2M Smokehouse
2731 S WW White Road, (210) 885-9352, 2msmokehouse.com
With national recognition in its pocket, 2M Smokehouse has lots to brag about. The East Side joint often inspires a long line of hungry diners waiting for their ‘cue fix, so make sure to get there early. If you do, you’re guaranteed to see what all the fuss is about. Pitmaster Esaul Ramos and company offer a Tex-Mex take on barbecue, with the menu offering chorizo, elote and pickled nopales alongside brisket, ribs and potato salad.
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