HEAVY'S BARBECUE, Hondo - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

Menu

Sandwiches

Sliced Beef

$5.75

Chopped Beef

$5.25

Sausage

$5.75

Sausage Wrap

$2.50

Turkey Sandwich

$5.75

By the Pound

Beef

$13.75

Is this an American restaurant?

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CUISINES

American, Barbecue

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible

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4.5

90 reviews

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49

Very good

30

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1

2fromTX

San Antonio894 contributions

Sizeable Portions, Good Food, Can't Beat the Price

Sep 2020 • none

If you happen to be in Hondo around lunch time, this would be a great place to stop and get some Texas Barbecue. It's on the main highway through town, so it's easy to find. I stopped in just after 1 p.m. on a Wednesday, and there was a short, reasonable line of a half dozen people in front of me, and the line moved quickly. Inside there's a dozen or so wooden tables for dine in, but I was picking up a sandwich to go. I opted for the sliced beef, and they asked if I wanted sauce/pickles/onions - of course I did - and they came already placed on the sandwich. When they gave me the to go order, I was concerned that the small, square styrofoam box wasn't going to be a good value, maybe because I was expecting a hoagie style bun, but it was plenty. The hamburger style bread was irrelevant since it was the stack of sliced meat that I really wanted. The meat was sliced medium, with both tender inner cuts and crunchy burnt outside cuts. It was a bit sloppy already loaded up, but tasted super and a great value for the price. As of early September, masks were required of guests - and everyone in line had one on. The four workers did not have masks if that's of concern to you.

Written September 9, 2020

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Esmy62

Rio Hondo11 contributions

Texas Best

May 2021 • family

Texas style taste at its best. On way home from a quick road trip from hill country we stopped from late lunch and we ordered the sliced brisket sandwich.. the meat by itself was so full of flavor and very juicy and I’m a big saucer so the bbq sauce was definitely home made, not to sweet and not to thick. Will make it a for sure stop again!

Written May 31, 2021

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jackkarouck

San Antonio30 contributions

Pretty darn good bbq!

Jul 2020 • couples

We have been twice. It seems consistent. Brisket is good. It's tender with a very flavorful bark. Ribs are very good. Almost fall off the bone tender and excellent flavor. I don't know why anyone in Hondo would go to the Bill Miller's. Way better meat and more for less money. Sides are pretty good...nothing out of this world.

Written July 14, 2020

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Mariah S

San Antonio237 contributions

Good ribs & sauce but no tea refills or masks

Aug 2020 • couples

Pork ribs were pretty good. BBQ sauce is nice. Not many choices for sides, but the green beans were decent. We were so tired and hungry that we still ate there even though only one of the four people working there was wearing a mask. We always like to top off our tea before we go, but no iced tea refills. So when we left we were still thirsty and a bit uneasy.

Written August 26, 2020

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Janet S

Converse120 contributions

Disappointing trip

Jan 2020 • couples

Husband & I made the trip from San Antonio just to have lunch @ Heavy’s. Portions & price were very good, as was service when ordering. We each got 2 meat plate, brisket/sausage & brisket/turkey. Husband liked sausage, but we both agreed brisket was tender, yet tasteless. Turkey was best meat as it was moist & tender. Pinto beans were good, but “side of the day” cream corn was bland. We had planned ahead & brought a cooler to get extra to go, but were disappointed in brisket & came home without.

Written January 21, 2020

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Chuck B

D'Hanis1094 contributions

🤷‍♂️

Nov 2021 • couples

I don't see what all the great reviews are all about. 1/2 cooked poorly seasoned beans. $7. 00 plain baked potatoes average brisket. De gustibus non est disputandum

Written November 6, 2021

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Chuck B

D'Hanis1094 contributions

Expensive and not moist

Apr 2021 • friends

Came for lunch I wasn't impressed. Brisket and sausage both too dry for my taste. The others had nothing to say about being impressed. Disappointed I had heard some positive comments so we went. 2 of us feel like like me. 2 thought it was very good. We all thought it somewhat pricy. De Gustibus non est disputandum

Written April 9, 2021

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RonaldUS

Fort Worth277 contributions

Super Tasty BBQ !

Oct 2023 • family

We were in Hondo for a good look at the eclipse and had lunch here afterwards. Awesome ribs, turkey and beef. Good beans also which is a Texas tradition. 2 huge plates of food, 2 drinks for $36. I've spent that much at Taco Bell for nasty food. If anyplace near Hondo, check out Heavy's.

Written October 14, 2023

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George M

Austin2 contributions

Felt like home.

Feb 2024 • family

Love this place. Local bbq eatery with that down home feel. The staff was attentive and friendly. The food is delicious!

Written March 19, 2024

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April T

San Antonio295 contributions

The brisket is as good as it looks!

Apr 2021 • none

The brisket is as good as it looks! Juicy and full of flavor. First time there and we'll be back! Yum Yum!

Written April 9, 2021

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Tell the truth R

D'Hanis1 contribution

Love Heavy's bbq

Oct 2020 • none

Wonderful people, excellent food. Texas top 50 bbq! There is nothing bad on the menu. We are so lucky to have such a gem in Hondo.

Written October 13, 2020

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Global14789969782

Hondo3 contributions

Heavy's

Oct 2019 • none

I eat at Heavy's at least once a week. Heavy works there with his wife, several different family members and friends. It is a very friendly place to go. The different meats and sides are always delicious and they give you plenty of food for the price.

Written October 3, 2019

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amhlvh

Hondo37 contributions

Decent BBQ with decent prices

Sep 2019 • none

Heavy's BBQ (the Hondo one) is a pretty standard bbq place. Simple sitting area and standard bbq fare. Nothing fancy but good food and a pleasant atmosphere.

Written September 15, 2019

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Stacy8675309

Hondo11 contributions

The BEST barbeque!

Jul 2019 • solo

Heavy’s is consistently good! Meat is always fresh and delicious! Service is great!! They always have a crowd but they serve you quickly! Sides are good too!

Written July 2, 2019

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DThomasTX

San Antonio37 contributions

Business is brisket

May 2019 • business

Texas Monthly recognition for Heavy’s is appropriate. The brisket and sausage were spot on yesterday. The daily special was brisket sandwich, 2 sides and beverage (with refills). I can recommend the food & service at Heavy’s Barbecue.

Written May 31, 2019

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