Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse
University Hill, San Antonio
Restaurant in San Antonio, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse delivers straightforward Central Texas barbecue on North St Mary's without the lines or fanfare of destination pits. Open Tuesday through Sunday with weekday hours ending at 7 PM, it runs a neighborhood smoke program—brisket, ribs, sausage—aimed at repeat visits rather than once-a-year pilgrimages. Walk-in only, best at weekday lunch.
About Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse is a casual San Antonio venue open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. It opens at 11 AM on operating days, closes at 7 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and closes at 9 PM Thursday through Sunday.
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse is a straightforward casual option to consider when its hours fit your plans, especially if you want a San Antonio stop without dressing up.
What to Order and When to Visit
Plan around the schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday are shorter days, from 11 AM to 7 PM, while Thursday through Sunday run from 11 AM to 9 PM. Augie's is closed on Monday.
How It Stacks Up Against San Antonio Peers
For a casual San Antonio outing, Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse can be considered alongside other nearby options such as Tycoon Flats N St Marys, Backyard on Broadway, and Cullum's Attaboy. The best choice depends on your food, price, service, drinks, and atmosphere priorities, so use comparisons as planning context rather than a verdict.
If you need a reservation policy, private dining, group capacity, accessibility details, or a quieter setting for an extended meal, check those details before you go. Augie's basics are simple: casual dress, San Antonio location, Monday closure, 11 AM opening Tuesday through Sunday, and later 9 PM closing from Thursday through Sunday. Check our full San Antonio restaurants guide for alternatives if you need a different format or more planning details.
Planning details
- Location
- 3709 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- augiesbbq.com
- Phone
- +12107350088
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Augie's reads like a place rooted in South Texas barbecue traditions rather than a stylized, trend-driven smokehouse. The copy connects the restaurant to ranch land and the practical history of smoked meat—mesquite smoke and Mexican-influenced techniques are part of the narrative—so the atmosphere feels straightforward, characterful and unpretentious. It sits on St. Mary’s Strip amid dive bars and music venues, giving it a neighborhood, workaday energy. Expect a classic, casual barbecue vibe that foregrounds smoked proteins and regional pantry influences rather than sleek design flourishes.
Best For
The smokehouse suits informal nights out and group meals where the point is hearty, shared food. Placed on St. Mary’s Strip, it fits into an evening circuit of bars and music venues and reads as a natural stop for friends, families and anyone chasing serious smoked meat in San Antonio. Service and setting skew casual, so it’s a comfortable option for communal plates and large orders rather than intimate fine-dining reservations. The menu focus on smoked proteins makes it particularly well-matched to dinner visits.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the smokehouse strengths: the profile flags brisket, beef ribs, jalapeño sausage and hand-made hamburgers as signatures, so order a mix of smoked proteins to sample the pit’s range. The copy also highlights South Texas influences—mesquite fuel choices and Mexican smoke traditions—so ask about those preparations and any regional sides that reflect the pantry. Because the write-up emphasizes menu architecture beyond a single headline cut, build a plate that mixes cuts and lets the supporting elements reveal the restaurant’s approach to South Texas barbecue.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed Hill Country feel with indoor and spacious outdoor beer garden patio seating under metal roofs, picnic tables, and occasional live music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Beer
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- brisket
- beef ribs
- jalapeño sausage
- hand-made hamburgers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3709 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Planning details
Location
3709 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jingu House, Notable alternative
- Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba, Notable alternative
- Cullum's Attaboy, French, $$
- Tycoon Flats N St Marys, Notable alternative
- Backyard on Broadway, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against San Antonio's smokehouse field, Augie's sits in the accessibility tier: easier to reach than 2M Smokehouse (which edges ahead on brisket depth and smoke precision) but more technique-focused than Tycoon Flats, where the bar program competes with the pit. If you want a celebration meal with French refinement and cocktail service, Cullum's Attaboy shifts the format and price point entirely. For outdoor seating and live music over smoke precision, Backyard on Broadway trades barbecue focus for backyard-party energy.
Augie's wins on weeknight convenience and solo-diner ease, walk in, order at the counter, eat in under fifteen minutes. Jingu House and Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba offer entirely different cuisines if barbecue isn't the priority. For pure smoke execution and destination-worthy brisket, drive to 2M. For a fast, reliable weekday lunch without the scene, Augie's delivers exactly that value.
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Compare Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse | San Antonio | , | , | No published awards |
| Jingu House | San Antonio | , | , | No published awards |
| Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba | San Antonio | , | , | No published awards |
| Cullum's Attaboy | San Antonio | French | $$ | Michelin Guide Texas 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Tycoon Flats N St Marys | San Antonio | , | , | No published awards |
| Backyard on Broadway | San Antonio | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse?
Does Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse handle dietary restrictions?
If you need a specific dietary or allergy accommodation, contact Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse during operating hours before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse?
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Sunday. It closes at 7 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday and at 9 PM Thursday through Sunday, so plan dinner earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse good for a special occasion?
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse has a casual dress code, so it may fit relaxed occasions. If the occasion requires reservations, private dining, a specific service style, or group capacity, check directly before planning.
What are alternatives to Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse in San Antonio?
Other San Antonio options to consider include Tycoon Flats N St Marys, Backyard on Broadway, and Cullum's Attaboy. Compare current hours, menus, and service details directly before choosing a venue.
Is Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse good for solo dining?
Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse has a casual dress code and operates Tuesday through Sunday, opening at 11 AM and closing at 7 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 PM Thursday through Sunday.
