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    Two brothers run this Texas BBQ shop near the stadium, open only Thursday through Saturday, which keeps the line long and the brisket moving fast. The setup is classic smoke-and-queue, but house-made flour tortillas stand in for white bread, and the sides swing toward poblano mac and cheese and okra-laced beans. Texas Monthly named it one of the state's 50 best BBQ joints, which the regulars already knew.

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    • Queso fundido sausage

      “The pillowy tortillas, queso fundido sausage, and ridiculously creamy poblano macaroni and cheese are as puro as they come.”

      Eater
    • Poblano mac and cheese

      “Poblano mac and cheese, or beans with peppers, onions and okra, anyone?”

      Michelin Guide
    • Brisket

      “while brisket is their focus, don't sleep on the queso fundido sausage or smoked turkey breast.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Piña colada cobbler

      “Round it all out with a slice of piña colada cobbler for dessert.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    906 Hoefgen Ave., San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
    Hours
    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Not listed
    • Wednesday Not listed
    • Thursday 11 AM to Midnight next day
    • Friday 11 AM to Midnight next day
    • Saturday 11 AM to Midnight next day
    • Sunday 11 AM to Midnight next day

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