Most people would agree that barbecue is Texas’s signature cuisine, but with so many places to find it, it can be difficult to know which spots are best. Harmon’s BBQ is a local favorite in the Universal City area that serves authentic Texan barbecue fare in large portions for very affordable prices. This award-winning eatery is frequently named one of the best places in town for dishes like baby back ribs, brisket sandwiches, and smoked sausage, all slow cooked and smothered in tasty sauces. Choose a combination platter and pair your choice of meats with two Southern-style sides, and then pick up a kids' meal with portions perfect for the little ones.

The restaurant’s long tables are perfect for a meal with the whole family, and the cozy, barn-style eatery makes this a comfortable spot for dinner any night of the week.

Harmon’s BBQ
102 South Main Street
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 904-0353
www.harmonsbbq.com

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Since its 2001 debut, Harmon’s BBQ in Cibolo hasn’t just survived — it's earned accolades from local critics while also amassing a loyal following of regular customers. Open at 11 a.m. every day, Harmon’s offers lunch sandwiches with chopped brisket, pulled pork, or sausage, and in the lunch line you'll see everyone from locals on their lunch hour to travelers coming off I-35.

If you have a big appetite, regulars recommend the two-, three-, or even four-meat combo plate, which lets you sample combinations like pit-smoked pork and ribs with two sides, pickles, onions, and a dinner roll. The brisket is another popular choice; pair yours with a couple of sausage links and a big helping of potato salad.

Harmon’s catering service is also well regarded, as it allows party planners to feed a family of four or a group of hundreds.

Harmon’s BBQ
100 S. Main St.
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 658-8889
www.harmonsbbq.com

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr Tony Webster