Chicano BBQ

Food was fantastic!!!! We ordered the brisket sandwich and 4 Texas Twinkies. We spent a total of $60. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is simply things we didn’t know: 1. It’s cash only - unless we want to use cash app or Zelle 2. It’s outside 3. They don’t sell any plates (like 2 meat and a side) or drinks 4. They didn’t open on time 5. Waiting for 30min even though everything is already cooked. We assumed it was to toast the buns. 6. Observed meat (sausage) that was NOT covered and protected from flies 7. Parking was horrible All in all the food was great.

Food was fantastic!!!! We ordered the brisket sandwich and 4 Texas Twinkies. We spent a total of $60. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is simply things we didn’t know: 1. It’s cash only - unless we want to use cash app or Zelle 2. It’s outside 3. They don’t sell any plates (like 2 meat and a side) or drinks 4. They didn’t open on time 5. Waiting for 30min even though everything is already cooked. We assumed it was to toast the buns. 6. Observed meat (sausage) that was NOT covered and protected from flies 7. Parking was horrible All in all the food was great.

Chicano BBQ started humbly when Serafin selling ribs at YESS Prep Academy to his peers. Now, he’s slanging craft BBQ and delicious creations in the Heights. The ribs are some if the best ribs I’ve had. Fall of the bone, peppery but slightly sweet that gives the meat a fantastic balance. Easily my fave. The brisket is the backbone of many menu items but on its own it’s a standout. Juicy and tender with a nice peppery bark that gives the brisket some bite. The helote brisket takes the same meat and adds helote style corn with crema and spices that makes this a meal. The smash burgers and Big Tex burger are pretty much monsters that go great when you are leaving the nearby bar. On their own, they stand up although for me it’s a lot. Other standouts are the poppers, the brisket torta croissant, and the brisket fries are great options that offer good value. The nearby bar has some good drinks which makes a night out at Chicano BBQ well worth it. Even on its own, Serafin’s craft stands on its own and I highly recommend.

Chicano BBQ started humbly when Serafin selling ribs at YESS Prep Academy to his peers. Now, he’s slanging craft BBQ and delicious creations in the Heights. The ribs are some if the best ribs I’ve had. Fall of the bone, peppery but slightly sweet that gives the meat a fantastic balance. Easily my fave. The brisket is the backbone of many menu items but on its own it’s a standout. Juicy and tender with a nice peppery bark that gives the brisket some bite. The helote brisket takes the same meat and adds helote style corn with crema and spices that makes this a meal. The smash burgers and Big Tex burger are pretty much monsters that go great when you are leaving the nearby bar. On their own, they stand up although for me it’s a lot. Other standouts are the poppers, the brisket torta croissant, and the brisket fries are great options that offer good value. The nearby bar has some good drinks which makes a night out at Chicano BBQ well worth it. Even on its own, Serafin’s craft stands on its own and I highly recommend.

Delicious food and amazing service! I called around 7 pm asking if there were any food left, was confirmed and received a call back letting me know they would hold the food for me as they might run out soon. Texas brisket sandwich was juicy and smokey, and the brisket elote was the right mixture of corn and sauce and brisket. 10/10.