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Bar B Q Republic is a true Texas-style BBQ institution, nestled in the heart of San Antonio. This unassuming eatery, often described as a "hole in the wall" or "lil shack," has won over the hearts of locals and visitors alike with its incredible food and down-to-earth atmosphere. The star of the show is undoubtedly the brisket, which reviewers rave about as "absolutely mouthwatering" and "melted like butter." But the sides are not to be overlooked, with the mac and cheese and cream corn receiving high praise for their perfect taste and texture. The banana pudding is also a standout, with its creative setup and delicious flavor.

The service at Bar B Q Republic is top-notch, with friendly staff happy to serve and ensure a great dining experience. The atmosphere is quintessentially Texas BBQ, with a casual, no-frills vibe that's perfect for a laid-back meal. While it may not look like much from the outside, this hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic, delicious BBQ in San Antonio. With its impressive reputation and loyal following, Bar B Q Republic is a testament to the power of good food and good people. Whether you're a local or just passing through, be sure to stop by and taste the magic for yourself.

As a social media-savvy restaurant, Bar B Q Republic has a strong online presence, with a Facebook page that showcases its mouthwatering dishes and interacts with customers. This dedication to community and customer engagement has undoubtedly contributed to its impressive average rating of 4.3 stars from over 740 reviews. Whether you're a BBQ aficionado or just looking for a great meal, Bar B Q Republic is an excellent choice, offering a unique and satisfying dining experience that will leave you wanting more.

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5 Comments

Overall Rating ★★★★★ 4

rudy moya (Google)

★★★★★

We tried the Texas Sampler since it was our first time. It was the best BBQ I've had in a while. The service from Jay Lynn was awesome. The banana pudding cheese cake is amazing. I don't like sweet potato casserole but this was great I'm hooked. I will be back!!

Milton Hope (Google)

★★★★★

So this is my first visit to barbecue Republic. They just recently moved from their original location to this new spot. Came on a Saturday night at 6:20. Not very crowded, nobody was in line so I walked right up to the counter to order. To meet plate with brisket and sausage comes with two sides I chose beans and macaroni and cheese and a large drink. 18.95 for the two meat plate and 3.99 for the drink. With tax it came a few pennies short of $25. Might have been worth the price of the brisket Seth they gave me was better. It seem like I got a lot of bark and no meat. It was really disappointing in the portion of brisket that they gave me. Not just the amount but the pieces were very disappointing. The sausage and beans and mac and cheese were all good. But the brisket is what gave the food three stars. Perhaps when I give this place a try in the future it will be much earlier in the day, maybe not on a Saturday evening and get a better selection of brisket. Would I recommend it? most certainly and like I said I'll be back. But next time if my brisket is the same that I got this time I will take it back and ask for it to be changed out.

Pvt I Spy (Google)

★★★★★

Never again. The counter lady should be doing dishes, not customer service.Third time here. My orders are never ready on time, 30 mins from when I call in to when I get there to pick up. The front counter lady is rude and has NO clue what's going on. The bus boy always has to help her understand what's going on and get the order. Dry and underweight. Scraps. SCRAPS!The food was just alright this time. Awful portion, of scrap.Apparently they moved after my last visit in April 2025. I see the reviews are all 1 star. Guess my first visit was a fluke of goodness.Firstly, this was not my intended bbq spot. I'd stopped by a bbq place somewhere along this road and had a good meal about a month or two ago. Looked at maps and thought this was the place. It wasn't.Glad it wasn't. Ordered online. I was 25 minutes later than the ready time. It wasn't ready. Their machines weren't working. Walked the dog about 10 minutes, came back and they were making me a fresh banana pudding. Waited a few more minutes. The young man taking care of the dessert was a doll. He checked with the other two girls to make sure everything was in the bag.So glad I accidentally ordered here. I've passed by hundreds of times but they're always closed.This was my first time and I loved it! Sampler plate, excellent. 1/4lb brisket, didn't want to put it down.Mac and cheese was great. I ate it about 2 hours after picking up, so it was cold, also could not put down. The cream corn was delicious.The amazing woman who made me that banana pudding, you are blessed! That was the most creative setup internally, adorable presentation and perfect taste and texture to the pudding and the fresh banana slices!! You are my hero!

Leonard Pena (Google)

★★★★★

They moved to a new location here off of military and Flores st. I love that they are closer to us and now we can enjoy their delicious bbq more often. The owners are amazing and the food is so delicious better than Blacks BBQ. If you haven't tried the food you definitely need to stop by and grab a bite. You will definitely be back for more. ðŸ«¶ðŸ¼

Eduardo Ramos (Google)

★★★★★

Service was great, you can tell they were happy to serve you their delicious BBQ, that being said the brisket was absolutely mouthwatering. Melted like butter you truly don't even need teeth to eat it, the bark was phenomenal! The chicken and turkey were so juicy and moist and the sides were top notch as well. I had the sampler plate and was not disappointed, and even topped it all off with some awesome banana pudding. The atmosphere is very Texas bbq and gives a lil shack vibe, I loved it and will be back very soon!Also met the owners very humble and good people!