Packsaddle BBQ

MAYBE I SHOULD LISTEN TO MY WIFE -

Yesterday while I was busy in the Office doing Office Stuff and I was in a Very Heavy Constipated Thought (no, wait, that didn't come out right) - I was really thinking hard (no, wait, i've never done that) - okay, I was on Facebook doing my thing when my Lovely Wife stuck her head in the Office and said; (something, something and, well, you know, that trumpet sound the adults make in the Charlie Brown shows - that's it - that's what I heard) - anyway. Later on that day it was getting close to our Dinner time when she said: "Are you ready to go to Packsaddle?". "Okay, Packsaddle?", I replied back. She then said; "Yes, that's what we talked about earlier." My, my, my, what was I thinking. I then replied; "Oh, I thought you said "Crock-Pot, or was it Crack-Pipe, I can't remember." - anyway, I guess we are going to Packsaddle for Dinner.

Joe, Nancy's son, is with us for Christmas and we are all headed to Packsaddle Bar-B-Que. They are also the place where the Hot-Rods, Custom Cars & Corvettes meet up for Lunch every third-Saturday of each month - and we take the Vette-Jet and show it off as well. They had that last Saturday but we didn't make it to that one - and Santa was also there so you could take your picture with him with your own camera - our loss. But Packsaddle is worth going to more than once a month. They do have some really good Bar-B-Que. When we arrived there were a lot of people here, we were greeted and took a booth of our choice.

McKenna is our Server and we looked over the menu trying to decide what to order. My Wife has ordered the same thing three-times-in-a-row and guess what, that's what she wants again. Their "Texas Toast Melt"; Two Slices of Buttered Texas Toast with Choice of Meat - 1/4lb- (chose sliced Brisket), comes with 2-slices of Cheese with Chips on the side. We also ordered a 'Sharable', their "Onion Rings"; Hand-Cut & Hand-Battered. Joe decided to go with the 1/3lb Sliced Brisket drizzled with Bar-B-Que Sauce, chose Cole Slaw & French Fries as his two-sides. Also ordered a Shiner-Bock. I am going with the "Poor Boy"; Sliced Brisket, Sliced Sausage, Pickles, Onions & Bar-B-Que Sauce on a Toasted Soft Style Bun, served with Chips.

While we waited for our food, we chatted, McKenna stopped by a couple of times - and more and more people came in to enjoy some of San Angelos finest Bar-B-Que. Some of our Friends also arrived and chatted with us for a while - everyone knows about Packsaddle. Even tho they are really busy with Take-Out orders and arriving customers, our food arrived in a relative good time - and it all looks pretty good.

I Loved my Poor Boy Sandwich. The Sliced Brisket is really Tenderlicious and goes very well with the TastyFlavorfulCrunch of the Sausage - and the Bar-B-Que Sauce is some really goooood stuff - with a bottle of it on each table. There is also a bottle of Ranch on each table and goes very well with the Onion Rings, which disappeared quickly - guess they were good. Joe enjoyed his Sliced Brisket and his sides and my Wife Loved her Texas Toast Melt - and it does just that in your mouth. I know because I had some of hers and it was the same as last time - it's Really Gooood. Anyway, this was a great idea my Wife had about going to Packsaddle, even tho her 'Crock-Pot' recipes are some of the Best Ever - and I'm not going to say anything about that other thing - guess I as having a flash-back to the 60's - or something.

We Love everything we have ever had at Packsaddle and McKenna earned the "Dollar-Bow-Tie" Award. Check out Packsaddle on Facebook; Packsaddle Bar-B-Que - and On-Line - they have the Best Frito-Pie around, they call it; 'The Saddle' and I've had that three-times now. Only in Texas can you put Chili in a bag of Fritos and call it 'Pie' - Ya Gotta Luv It.

On the way home (in the truck) we enjoyed another Beautiful San Angelo Evening. Ya Gotta Luv West Texas.
Love You Baby, Bunches & PacksaddleMunches.

Great food I came from Cali to Texas and I'm impressed. Amanda Helped and showed the definition of Texas hospitality.
Highly recommended

Good food! Good service! Stopped by after my flight was delayed a few hours and it hit the spot.

They do a decent job of barbecue. They also offer fried catfish, and a varied assortment of bottled beers.

Very cute country aesthetic. Smells delicious as soon as you walk through the door. Burger was perfectly chargrilled. My husband enjoyed his po boy. The fries were very soggy, I kind of enjoy soggy fries however they had no salt on them very bland. They definitely need some salt. Peach cobbler tastes more like an apple cobbler, was missing the peaches. The key lime pie was good and so tart. Everyone was very friendly. We enjoyed our experience. Just need to salt those fries!!!

Thank you for a great lunch! I was in Texas for a week and this was the only BBQ I got to eat: it was totally worthy! I got the lovely beef brisket with fried okra and beans. Our server promised me creamy beans and she delivered. The meat was juicy and tender, and the sauce... finger-licking good! My friend really enjoyed her meal, but honestly, I was all about my own plate it was so good. This will definitely be my go-to BBQ in San Angelo. Also, we sat there for FOUR hours visiting and catching up and everyone was absolutely lovely about it. Thank you!

Great food and great service 3/19/24 Bring your family and friends. Summer is coming and they have a patio too.

One of the best and longest lasting legit BBQ spots in town. Great new management team and great food across the board. The catfish is super good, the turkey is melt in your mouth tender, the house BBQ sauce is addicting! Don, Tracey couple/owners are awesome, pitmaster and 20 year employee vet Jay is a master of his craft. They do spectacular large group catering events also.

Fish was great, moist. Everything else was eh, the sandwich was $10 with one piece of brisket and one piece of sausage. And the desserts- y'all gotta do better. It was like a school cafeteria. The cake and the cobbler were almost nostalgic how much they reminded me of elementary school. The 'homemade icecream' was like melted and refrozen soft serve. Just icicles.

But yes, the fish was great.

I've been here twice. The first time I regretted only getting a third of a lb. The brisket was heavenly, mash potatoes creamy, and fries weren't bad either. Now the second time, I had high expectations and while it was still good, it wasn't like the first time. I ended up feeling a little queezy after but that's likely from eating too much too fast. I 100% would go back and recommend. It isn't anything fancy but you don't need fancy when you serve quality BBQ. Try it yourself, I don't think it will disappoint.