Bun 'N' Barrel
San Antonio, TX 78209-4844
Phone: (210) 828-2829
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-8pm
Editorial Review for Bun 'N' Barrel – by Retah Oliver
In Short
Not exactly a trendy youth spot, this roadside stop serves a crowd that includes dusty cowboys from back when San Antonio had ranches just off Austin Highway. Behind the restaurant is the barbecue pit, and food at the Bun 'N' Barrel is straight-up Texas barbecue. Slide onto a counter stool or scoot into a booth to order slabs of ham, turkey, beef or pork served along with potato salad, pinto beans, slices of onions and pickles, and good ole white bread.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasBun 'N' Barrel proudly serves Blue Bell Ice Cream.
Know Before You GoFor a complete change of pace, Silo is right across the street.
User Reviews for Bun 'N' Barrel
12/14/2007 Posted by andrujk
It seems that this restaurant didn't see any renovations or even a simple cleaning in many, many years. The table I was seated at was sticky and dirty, the entire dining area smelled of old dish towels, and the TV in the corner that was barely working just added to the dreadful picture. All of this might have been overlooked should the food be decent, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I ordered a bbq plate with brisket. It arrived on a pathetic paper plate with 2 slices of cheapest white bread imaginable wrapped in plastic. The meat was undercooked and rubbery, although I must admit it had a nice smoky aroma to it (not strong enough to cover the stink of the table though). The fries were soggy, and the coleslaw was very runny. Ice tea was pretty bad too, especially considering the chipped and dirty glass it was served at. Maybe it was just a bad day to visit this place, but I drive buy it quite often, and judging by the look of empty tables trough the windows, these days are quite common. Look some where else for a decent barbecue.
Pros: Good location, easy parking
Cons: Bad food, foul smell, overall rundown appearance.
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