Rios Barbacoa - San Antonio

Rios barbacoa used to be the best in town, lately it hasn't been as good, not as flavorful, they also raised the prices through the roof, I have to take out a couple of loans to payoff the 1/2 lb of bbq I purchased-seems like they bought cheaper barbacoa but still raised the price, bad business practices- won't be coming back!

This used to be our GO TO barbacoa spot. They used to have almost all beef in the servings with very little of any fat. Lately, that’s not the case. The barbecue even tastes a little different. Maybe they changed vendors? Anyway, this will be our last visit having gone at least 5 times this past year with the same results. We just want the old Rios back!

In 2019 we first purchased Rios Barbacoa and was actually good with a little salt added for taste on our end. Since covid-19 began the barbacoa has been horrible with the few times we have gone. We are currently looking for another barbacoa location instead. Also its too expensive when it comes to price vs quality. In fact for us HEB barbacoa tastes better than Rios Barbacoa and thats never a good thing when its supposed to be the MAIN product you specialize at and they can't be consistent even in that.

Barbacoa was extremely greasy..more than usual..also bit into aluminum foil that was mixed in w the meat.

The tamales at this restaurant are tender and delicious, reminiscent of the ones you would wake up to and enjoy in Mexico. Oh yeah, baby!