Family Meal Special #1
1 lb of all-meat barbacoa, 1 pack corn tortillas, and 1 salsa.
San Antonio · Weekend Mornings
Puro Carne, Puro Sabor
Slow-cooked, all-meat barbacoa that starts San Antonio's weekends right - tender, juicy, never greasy, straight to the tortilla.
The Rios Barbacoa Story
Barbacoa
Done Right
Rios Barbacoa is a San Antonio tradition built on one simple idea: all meat, all flavor, no shortcuts. We slow-cook our barbacoa until it's tender and juicy - never greasy, never fatty, just puro carne ready to hit a warm corn tortilla. With nine locations across the city, we've become the way thousands of families start their weekends. Pick up a pound, a dozen tamales, or a hearty quart of menudo and taste the difference San Antonio keeps coming back for.
Weekend Favorites
The Lineup
Family Meal Special #2
1 lb of all-meat barbacoa, 1 pack corn tortillas, 1 salsa, and 1 dozen pork tamales.
Menudo quart
Tender beef tripe in a rich, spiced broth with hominy, served with fresh diced onions.
Tamales
1 dozen of pork tamales.
1 pound All Meat
1 lb of all-meat barbacoa.
menudo pint
Spicy. Menudo, also known as pancita, is a traditional spicy Mexican soup.
CUSTOMER NOTICE — Our traditional beef head barbacoa is prepared fresh. Although we carefully inspect and remove bones and other hard materials during preparation, small bone fragments, teeth, or other naturally occurring hard materials may occasionally remain. Please consume with care.
What San Antonio Says
Reviews
The best Barbacoa in the city! Always so tender and flavorful. This is how I start my Sundays!
Omar V
The best barbacoa around! No big chunks of fat, puro carne. Delicious tender and juicy!! One suggestion, please add onion, cilantro, and lime
Cecilia R
This Barbacoa is what to order on Sundays this is my second order and they don't need any extra seasoning straight to the tortilla....will definitely be back soon
Vanessa B
Been coming here every weekend for years. The barbacoa tacos are unmatched in all of San Antonio. My whole family looks forward to Sunday mornings because of Rios!
Roberto G
Grew up eating Rios barbacoa and it still hits the same. Fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned meat, and the menudo is incredible. This place is a San Antonio treasure.
Maria L
I drove 45 minutes just to try this place after a friend's recommendation. Absolutely worth every mile. The barbacoa is so tender and the portions are generous. Already planning my next visit!
David M
Nine Locations Across San Antonio
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Nine Locations
San Antonio & Schertz, TX
Delivery & pickup available at all locations
Hours
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Weekend barbacoa is a San Antonio ritual - get there early, it goes fast. Hours vary by location, so check with your nearest Rios.
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Good To Know
FAQ
What meals do you serve?
Rios Barbacoa specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, serving San Antonio's finest traditional barbacoa dishes perfect for family meals and weekend gatherings. Our signature all-meat barbacoa is available by the pound, paired with corn tortillas and house salsa. We offer satisfying combo specials, including our popular Special #2 featuring a pound of barbacoa, tortillas, salsa, and a dozen pork tamales. Our Special #3 adds a hearty 32-ounce menudo to the mix, making it a true Mexican feast. From tender pork tamales to rich, slow-cooked barbacoa, Rios Barbacoa delivers bold, authentic flavors San Antonio loves.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order your favorite barbacoa your way!
Where are you located?
Rios Barbacoa has nine locations across San Antonio and Schertz, TX — including Evers Rd, Potranco Rd, Culebra Rd, Zarzamora, Rigsby, Schertz, and Talley Rd. Visit our Locations section to find your nearest Rios.
What areas do you serve?
Rios Barbacoa proudly serves San Antonio and surrounding neighborhoods including Southside, Highland Hills, Harlandale, Camelot, Riverside, Pecan Valley, East Meadows, Kenwood, Rigsby, and Denver Heights, bringing authentic Mexican barbacoa to the greater San Antonio community.
