I have not spent much time in the Southtown area of San Antonio so I was somewhat surprised to see this busy street of rather hip looking local bars. B&D Ice House definitely seemed like a cool place to spend a relaxed afternoon, but how good could the BBQ be at this local watering hole?
THE MEATS
The meats looked gorgeous sitting in the container. I first sampled the brisket and it did not disappoint. The slice had a nice amount of fat left on it. This was a layer of well rendered fat that held plenty of smoke. The meat featured a simple rub with a lot of black pepper. The thin crust was well-formed and crisped around the fat which was absolutely delicious. The meat was perfectly juicy and just fantastic.
The link was a jalapeno-cheese link. It was nothing special but had definite jalapeno flavor. It was not bad. It was well prepared but nothing special in my opinion.
The baby back ribs looked great with a gorgeous deep tanned crust. The rub was mainly pepper but there a hint of something else. It was not overly sweet and not tangy, it was almost a fruity flavor - maybe notes of plum. After my meal, the mystery was solved when I learned that the answer was right there on the menu: The ribs are coated with a Big Red based glaze. It was a very interesting and tasty choice. However, it seemed to me that all of the flavor seemed to be coming from the glaze. Away from it, there was not very much taste. The meat held together appropriately and featured a nice tug. The ribs were fine but did not taste as good as they looked.
THE REST
B&D Ice House is a Dive of a Joint in Southtown |
Orders may be placed at the walk-up window |
The Sauce was very thick and carried a deep rust color. It was very tasty and had a sneaky spice to it. It was a little tangy and featured a lot of black pepper. It’s a good BBQ sauce and one that I liked a lot. It gave me reason to finish my bread.
In addition to the typical smoked meats, B&D’s menu has an inventive selection of hot and cold sandwiches along with several snack options.
THE VERDICT
B&D Ice House absolutely meets expectations with their BBQ. They deliver some of the finest brisket in town while the sausage and ribs do well in their supporting roles. And even after you finish your meat, B&D’s is the kind of place that you’ll still want to stick around a while longer.
Address: 1004 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: 210-225-9801
Hours: Sunday: 10AM – 7PM; Monday – Thursday: 11AM – 9PM; Friday – Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
http://www.banddicehouse.com/
http://www.banddicehouse.com/
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