The Smoke Shack

Wow! I wanted some good Texas barbecue, and I found it! This place was listed on several list one of if not the best barbecue in San Antonio. Service was phenomenal as was the food. I got brisket, ribs, with sides of jalapeño cream, corn, and fried okra. The brisket was some of the most moist I've ever had, the flavor was just OK. The ribs were phenomenal and the sides absolutely perfect. I really love that jalapeño cream corn.Absolutely amazing barbecue in San Antonio!

After seeing reviews on both yelp and google me and wife decided to try this place while visiting San Antonio. We were very impressed with the several place we tried in Austin so figured San Antonio would be close. The wife got the quarter chicken with cream corn. I got the brisket and turkey with mac and cheese and fries. Both my brisket and turkey were dry. And we got there right at opening not at end of day. Mac and fries were ok. Wife's chicken a little better but not great by any means. Cream corn also ok. This bbq place is low mid in my opinion. Equivalent to the bbq joint on the strip in Vegas not what I think of when I hear Texas bbq or any real smoke bbq joint. More like a tourist spot. Very disappointing.

I've been here a few years ago but it didn't leave a lasting impression so I gave it another try today for lunch. The BBQ is average at best. I understand that Texas BBQ can vastly change in opinion but for me, it's just OK. The brisket, although moist, lacks that special flavor that would bring me back again and again. The chicken is nothing spectacular and is also about average. The BBQ sauce did not impress nor did the pinto beans or corn. With that said, I would say it's fine if you need a quick bite to eat as it's a better option than Bill Millers down the street but not by much, sorry. The inside is smoky, which can be a good sign but all in all, not worth smelling like a pit for the rest of the day. The parking lot is small as many places on Broadway so don't expect to park close when busy. Luckily, the staff is friendly and does give you a Texas welcome and smile. On to the next one ........

3.25/5 food. Best meat was ribs followed by brisket. Pulled pork really lacking flavor. Overall, not much smoke flavor. Sides were just ok.Bbq sauce is tomato chunkey style and just not balanced overall , not my style. Good value overall can feed 2 for $25.

Have been to this location several times, and it's honestly just so good for a weeknight dinner with the family. The staff is friendly & helpful, the food never misses, and it's overall just a cute little place.I've never had anything that I didn't enjoy here.

The Smoke Shack is one of my favorite BBQ places in San Antonio!My family was in town for the holidays and they ofcourse wanted to get some authentic Texas BBQ, so immediately thought of The Smoke Shack. I highly recommend you getting here when they open so you can get their full menu. For my last visit I got a plate with brisket and their jalapeno cheese sausage with a side of fries and green beans. The brisket was super juicy and tender. The sausage was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Their green beans are always on point and are some of my favorite in town. The fries were also amazing and I have no idea what they use in their seasoning, but are freaking addicting. The service was also amazing, and the staff kept checking on us making sure we didn't need anything. Frankly, I've never had a bad experience at The Smoke Shack on all my years coming here. This is most definitely a must for anyone visiting town!

Came here after local recommendations. Brisket sandwich was a 7/10 but the frito pie was a 10/10! Mac and cheese was also delicious. Service was fast and food came out quick.

Okay so craving BBQ.... and this place is down the block and we'll always support local. Me and roommate needed some good brisket and mac n cheese and this place did not disappoint, we both got 2 meat BBQ plate meal and we got potato salad + mac n cheeze + brisket. so so so juicy meat was melting in my mouth..... needed that. also it is a lot of food but i would say it's 44$ for 2 and drinks... those homemade sweet tea and lemonade was just amazing only thing thats free refill, so i had like 4 Arnold Palmer's. Service everyone was so nice and really cared what we wanted to eat and try. Very clean and cozy, def not a huge location but parking was not the biggest but we luckily found a spot. def will be our go to spot for BBQ recommend but maybe go for the sandwiches for more affordable options !!

This is good BBQ. Are there better spots in SA? Absolutely, but for location and quality, Smoke Shack is a solid go-to. The drink selection is limited to cans and bottles, except for tea, lemonade and tap water. Food is a bit pricey for sure but IMO the quality compensates. The mac n' cheese is fantastic, but the slaw is too vinegary for my taste. Lean brisket was def lean but not dried out. Ribs were really good and I'd probably get a full rack next time. Condiments bar is sliced pickled jalepenos, sliced pickles and sliced onions. Parking isn't big but there's street parking also. Staff is friendly, serve quick and food is solid. Would def go again.

We came here on a day that was a holiday (not the major ones) and it was crazy busy. The staff helped us out when ordering as they had a daily special to try. Once ordering and sitting down, there is pickles, BBQ sauce and utensils to use in a designated location, which was helpful. The interior was a classic bbq spot which is always the best. Now, once the food came out it looked very appealing. The stuffed sandwich was the star of the show as a daily special! Crazy talk huh. I had always heard good things about the brisket sando so I had to try; well, it was a let down. There was not a lot of brisket inside of it, above that, it was super dry. I had to drench it in bbq sauce to make it better. Now that Mac daddy sando we had was way better, the brisket was dry there too, but everything else on it, made up for it. For price it wasn't bad, just not fully lived to the hype.