Mobile BBQ provider serving a limited menu of Texas-style chow from the window plus catering. Based on 62 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
Address:
7327 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 473-4988
Website: http://www.facebook.com/nathanielnelsonsbbq
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Karma Candle Makers
Holy moly this is some seriously amazing BBQ!! This is some of the best barbecue I’ve had in the state of Texas and definitely the best I’ve had in San Antonio hands down.
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Andrew Hart
Definitely worth of being on the list!! The brisket has the perfect bark with even smoke. The ribs are fall off the bone delicious. The spicy sausage is also a gem. Truley craft BBQ at its best. Job well done!
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Jason Laramore
Best bbq in town. Central Texas style Bbq at its finest. I have had some of the best bbq in Texas and this is at the very tip top. Be sure and text your order in don’t call. The owner Nathaniel is a great guy and a Bbq pit master no doubt. Can’t say enough about this place. It was kinda hard to find. It’s located hidden on the side of a building with a tattoo parlor.
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Shannon Mcgray
FANTASTIC BBQ! We visited San Antonio from Nashville and checked out Nelson’s online before we went. A food truck with PERFECT reviews? Sounds like somewhere we needed to check out! We put the address in Waze and it was super easy to find. We ordered brisket, ribs, sausage and mac and cheese. Oh my barbecue heaven!! The brisket was perfect, the sausage was awesome and the ribs???… people might have gotten hurt in that fight . The macaroni and cheese was without a doubt, the best I have ever put in my mouth!! It takes a little bit of time to get your food but you know what they say about “good things are worth the wait”? This BBQ is most assuredly worth the wait!! And Mr. Nelson could not have been more of pleasure. Thanks Nelson’s for making our dinner amazing!!
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Ignacio Oliva
My first time trying this place was yesterday. I ordered a plate with brisket, sausage, baked beans, and the mac and cheese. I also ordered a couple of ribs and another link of sausage to take home. I can honestly say this has to be the best BBQ I have ever tasted in San Antonio. EVERYTHING was freaking good. I have to come back to try his bacon and the Nasty Nate sandwich. Come by. You won’t be disappointed.
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Brent
Excellent service. The Brisket is more expensive than local favorite Bill Miller’s but definitely worth dropping a few extra dollars for the treat. Perfect mild smoke flavor with a good trim of fat. I will be back for seconds!
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Josh Kerr
This is the best brisket I’ve ever had, hands down. Pull test at 1/4″ thickness, check. Good Texas bark, check. Doesn’t need sauce, check. Amazing taste!
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Jessica Quigley
Walked 20 minutes from our hotel just to try Nelson’s. My boyfriend is very critical of brisket so I hate suggesting BBQ joints to him but this one was a huge win for me! We both agreed it was some of the best brisket we’ve ever had. Ribs and pulled pork were awesome as well. It was honestly perfect. My only complaint is im afraid we won’t have time to eat there again before we fly out! I wanted to take a picture of it to put on here but it was so glorious we just couldn’t wait and ate it all.
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Matthew Montgomery
I haven’t had a bad experience here yet! 🙂 Great work every time Nathaniel. I’ve said it to everyone I know: yours is the best BBQ in San Antonio. If you ever decide to cook bird I’ll be happy to try it!
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Raghu Cherukuri
Best Brisket and pulled pork in town. Sausages are delicious, Ribs are good (I prefer ribs to be little softer) but absolutely nothing wrong with them. This is a serve until sold out place, so you should be here early or the chances are you will leave disappointed. Sometimes you may need to wait 30-60 minutes depending on the number of people in front of you. Best time to go is when he opens i.e. THU/FRI @ 5 PM and SAT 11 AM and usually gets sold out in 2-3 hours.
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