Unfussy outpost for Mexican & Texas-style BBQ meats such as barbacoa de cabeza, brisket & carnitas. Based on 288 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
2404 Southmost Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone: (956) 546-4159
Website: https://m.facebook.com/VerasBackyardBarBQue/
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Hours
| Saturday | 5 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–2:30 PM |
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Reviews
Antonio Sanchez
This place truly has the best barbacoa I’ve ever had thus far. Another great brunch idea Fri Sat sun only. Close at 2. Try the pound of cachete. The flour tortillas, and either a coke or big red should go perfectly with it. Also, the owners gave us a free sample of carnitas! The way he made them, with lime, tastes amazing!!! Definitely returning.
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Patricia Younger-Cocca
My mouth waters when I think of this place. Saw this on the Texas Bucket List show, and my husband and I gave it a try. Truly the best cachete (cheek meat from a cow) I’ve ever had! The staff is above and beyond. Mr. & Mrs. Vera are down to earth and make their customers feel welcome and appreciated. Only open Friday thru Sunday till 2:30. GOTTA TRY IT!
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William Neumann
I regret not having visited Vera’s until recently despite having moved to the valley 4 years ago. The food here is absolutely fantastic from the meats to the salsas, and the staff is extremely friendly. I spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon here enjoying the delicious food with a friend, and we both agreed to return visits!
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William Gaffney
I’ve been on a couple of occasions. The first time I went was during the Texas monthly BBQ passport. Amazing! Great people and even better barbacoa.
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Judy Affek
We came on Friday at 11 and they were out of Brisket already for this week. (They open on Thursday). So we decided we would come back next week. BUT this customer came out and said you can brisket anywhere but this is the #1 spot for barbacoa- recieved the James Beard award. He recommended we get the cachete and if we did not like he would pay for it. IT WAS OUTSTANDING. You order by lb. And we got 1/2 lb. This is the only legal underground pit in the US. We had it with the mild salsa – just perfect. Very small place – sign hard to see but all so good
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NXS6 Musique
I called in right around opening time today to inquire about their prices for each cut of meat but the man that picked up the phone hanged up on me twice because he couldn’t be bothered to answer my questions. When I asked what meats he had he yelled ALL OF THEM. When I asked about their prices he yelled one price without telling me for what cut and then hung up on me. If that’s their customer service then they have lost a potential customer.
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Randy Greenberg
Awesome experience – I went to Vera’s based on the Texas Monthly Top 50 ranking. Very well-deserved from an overall quality perspective, but IMHO, this place should be top 10 because it’s so unique. As they say, it’s a copycat world and how many Central Texas BBQ-Franklin’s wanna-be’s do we really need? Vera’s is a unique BBQ experience – all different cuts of meat, very nicely smoked, yet very different from the traditional Brisket, sausage, ribs Holy Trinity we’ve come to know so well.
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Anastassia Batsoula
Yum!
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C. Longoria
I’ve searched and tasted many Barbacoa locations. This location is definitely one of the best. We ordered:
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Peter Jun
Was told this is the go to place for barbacoa and I wasn’t disappointed. Adella, the wife of the pit master, was so friendly and helped me choose the perfect barbacoa sampling of lengua, cachete, and carnitas. Chatted with the staff and patrons while dining. Made me feel welcomed. Would gladly go again. Note, came Saturday at 10:30 and got right in. Was told that Sunday is crazy busy.
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