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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1119 reviews

What User doesn't like about Guess Family Barbecue:
Stopped by on my Texas monthly tour and this did not live up to expectations! Ordered the one meat plate with brisket, beans, and Mac n cheese as well as an order of burnt ends. Portions were on the small side. Brisket was lacking flavor and dry and the burnt ends were so dry that they tasted more like a dry pot roast! Sides were ok, but nothing special. The only thing bumping this up to 2 stars was the guy who took... View all feedback. What User likes about Guess Family Barbecue:
Excellent brisket! Surprisingly quiet when I stopped at Labor Day weekend on Friday night. I hope the place will be more business than what I saw because it would be a shame to lose it. Great service and atmosphere. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 345 reviews

I can't say enough about this place. The food is amazing, the drinks are great, the atmosphere reminds me of ole school BBQ joint but with a modern feel. Great...

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Jeannie
06.09.2023 - 07:37

Absolutely thrilled that my husband threw this gem into the mix for our trip. My MIL said it was the best food she had. Brisket melt? Yes, please! Brisket tacos...

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Jon
06.09.2023 - 07:37

Stopped in here for a quick to go bite. They were sold out of most everything closer to the end of their business day. I got the Smashburger, which was very goo...

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Stopped here for lunch on our way to Austin and it was the best BBQ I’ve ever had. Staff were friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered was great — brisket me...

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Best BBQ you'll find out there! I've known the owner for a long time and he is a master of his craft!

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4.6 ★ from 8 reviews

Excellent brisket! Surprisingly quiet when I stopped at Labor Day weekend on Friday night. I hope the place will be more business than what I saw because it wou...

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Finally, a visit from San Antonio. The bride was moist, smokey, tender and salty. Right. The garlic sausage had a little kick. Good hold for BBQ goodness.

The bride was so tender and juicy that I could cut with a fork. The pulled pig was just as tender and juicy. The Koleslaw was different from the “midwest” versi...

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Guess Family Barbecue was okay. We went here off the recommendation from Texas Monthly. There’s unique menu items you don’t always see like Pimento Cheese Devil...

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Very good, we had Brisket (very tender and good flavor), Beans w/chopped brisket (reminded me of a very good chili, don 't beat me up for saying that), fries (n...

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