(210) 828-2829
1150 Austin Hwy
San Antonio,
TX
78209
29.487
-98.4479
Neighborhood: Willshire Terrace
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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. –
08/16/08
This Place Needs an Emergency Rennovation to Ditch the New Foo Foo Look
by averagejoe123
Bun N Barrell was classic BBQ old school in BBQ deficient San Antonio. It had the old time car hop look, so much so that it was where the old classic cars would come to hang out. It was old and comfortable, classic in every worn detail. The BBQ was the good kind from old honest to God BBQ pits that need people who know what they are doing to make things just right. The Limeaide alone was worth the trip across town. Something is dreadfully wrong at this old gem of a BBQ Joint, somebody has "redecorated" and has disrespected a true classic by turning it into some kind of foo foo mix between another cookie cutter starbucks and some late 1970's cheap rent chinese place. They have put cute little shutters on the windows, ditched the foutain drinks and even have fake neon TULIPS in some plasticified vase!!! Now, the place was due for a spruce up, but Great God Almighty, not by Buffy the Decorator!!!! No, No, No!!! An emergency correction of this San Antonio Landmark is necessary and necessary today! Old classic gems are not to be messed with. Restoration would be one thing, redecoration is highly offensive to this age old classic. The food is still good and you may eat it in visual peace in their catering building that was not subjected to Buffy Decorator hell.
- Pros: The New Decor is a highly Offensive Desecration of one Classic Place
- Cons: Avoid the Foo Foo Lounge and Eat in the Classic Styled Catering Building
12/14/07
Major disappointment
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.
The Details on Bun 'N' Barrel
The Extras:
Bun 'N' Barrel proudly serves Blue Bell Ice Cream.
Know Before You Go:
For a complete change of pace, Silo is right across the street.
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