Cowpokes Bar-B-Q

So while my daughter and my parents and I were traveling to Mexico we saw a sign for this place and none of us wanted fast food. We stopped and gave it a try, it is about half a mile or so of I35 not a big deal. We came in on a Friday I believe, it was just us and some ladies that were at the order window. Nice little place, clean wooden decor. Service was good, gentleman took our order and young lady assisted him and for us our sides. They offer the brisket however you want it, sausage in different flavors, pork, and turkey. I went for the brisket chopped of course for me. It was good, I like to taste the smokiness in my brisket a little and I just didn't get that with this brisket. Meat was good and tender, just the right amount of fat, nice bark on it. Potato's salad was actually good as well, and this is coming from a guy who has a huge dislike for potato salad. Over all prices were good, service was good and we enjoyed our meal. It was just that lack of smokiness to the meat for me. Just because they lack that for me doesn't mean they don't serve good food. My mother liked it since she doesn't like the smokiness in her meat. But either way we would much rather support a local business than a chain. Sorry no pics, I leave that so you can go see for yourself.

Just cannot afford to eat there anymore. They are selling it by the pound or by the ounce. I did like it once in a while as a treat. And I would like to go back if they can set a price. The old owners pricing was set. I feel bad because I went in, ordered my plate, went to prepay, saw the price $24 and decided that it was too much and left. I was polite. I felt pretty small. For me, it was the right thing to do.

I had a rib plate and it was very good the ribs were so tender the Mac n cheese isn't homemade but not bad kinda threw the plate off and I'm not sure what pickles they use but they are so good! The second time I went I had a pulled pork sandwich it was a bit dry but had good flavor I would like for them to add a bit more juice/sauce to the meat I think that would help a lot. Now I'm not from Texas so I'm use to my bbq establishments having pork shoulder plates.. i was disappointed to learn that's not something that's on the menu around here. Service was great and the guy at the window was patient while I decided on what to order so that was nice.

This is a great fine. I highly recommend stopping if you are in Pearsall. This reminds me of what Bill Miller's would have been if it was a small shop. I came here late at night but the service was still outstanding. It look like they grill in the back so you actually have to barbecue pits on site. Even though I did not try any desserts they did look amazing and homemade.Side note: the friend that introduced me to this place told me a brief story. They were heading to a family's house in the area ad was requested to stop for a pie the day before Thanksgiving. Not only d did they have desserts they were fresh out of the oven. The pies were so hot the manager actually gave them the Pyrex dish to take with them and asked that they drop it off on their way back. A true testament to their customer service.

I have been eating at Cowpokes for at least ten years. I have never had a bad meal here. The food is always prepared fresh and I don't understand the complaining reviews about the food having no flavor. Smoke is a flavor and the brisket here has plenty of it. I have always had to leave here with a to go box because the portions are so large. I'll admit that I have only ever eaten the brisket. It's something I look forward to when working in Pearsall. It's always moist and well-cooked. I also usually only get the potato salad and cole slaw as sides. Both are very good and fresh all the time. The restaurant is always clean and comfortable. The staff are very attentive. The prices are average for a Texas barbecue place.

When I come to Texas I think Brisket. This review is based on just that. Oh....and a side of sausage. Both were outta this world. Tender. Seasoning was right on point. I don't care about side dishes. I'm not here to fill up on beans n potato salad. That's just not necessary. If you want good brisket and sausage this place will do just fine. Next to the hotel and beer store and I'm done. Dang tasty

My husband and I stopped in on out way out of town just to try something new. We had the brisket, and chicken plate with beans and corn. The chicken was dry and the brisket was just ok. The bbq sauce helped since it was bland and a bit dry. Not the worst but also not the best.

I've eaten here twice, and plan on going back again and again. The regular brisket plate, with spicy sausage, was fantastic. The BarBQ sauce was served on the side, which is the way I prefer. Everyone has their own opinion about BarBQ, but I really liked the sauce, the brisket and, (surprisingly for me), the spicy sausage. My sides were cold slaw and Mac and cheese. I would have liked to try the coconut cream pie, but was too stuffed to go back and order it. I should have requested a carry out box, but the food tasted so good, I kept eating until it was gone. The folks serving the food were very polite and friendly. The restaurant was clean and pleasing in appearance. i paid $55.00 for three meals, but that's less than $20 per person, for the food and drinks for a dinner meal. I believe the meal was well worth it. I recommend this restaurant. It's a very good family restaurant.

Well, where to start. I have never had brisket or sausage that was kept in a warmer that looks like a popcorn machine. Very dry brisket. Over cooked sausage. Most BBQ places keep the brisket wrapped until they cut it. Not here, hence the dryness. It had a decent taste but would taste better if kept wrapped and moist. The sides were decent, the pickles and sweet tea was good. Service was good. Just wrap the meat and get rid of the warmer.

Not the best BBQ I have ever had, but not the worst either. I had a sliced brisket sandwich with a side of cole slaw. The amount of brisket on the sandwich was sufficient and flavorful, but a little tough. The sauce was very thin and I didn't care much for it. The cole slaw was excellent: I just wish I had gotten more of it for my $2.15.Certainly worth the drive from Dilley, but not from San Antonio.