Texas Joe's Slow Smoked Meats in Southwark

They have a good specials board which i recommend trying, it tastes far better than the regular menu. We felt incredibly rushed by the staff, even though they'd not long opened for the evening and the resteraunt was mostly empty. I went to the toilet and when i came back they had taken my meal away. They also have a beetle problem. I noticed a couple of beetles crawling by my table and my partner even had to kill one. We notified a waiter who didnt even bother responding when he listened to us. They served us a bottle of water that had dirt in it, i get the feeling they dont look at what they're serving you. Honestly this place used to be the one but its long fell off, theres better elsewhere.

I cannot recommend this little gem highly enough. It is a brilliant place to visit for superb slow cooked meat, the beauty is in the simplicity and the flavour and texture is awesome. The most amazing dish is the pulled pork wrapped chilli's wrapped in bacon omg they are to die for. The welcome is always fabulous and the relaxed atmosphere is great. You have to visit!!!!

I cannot praise this restaurant enough. The food was sublime. The service impeccable. The ribs, the short rib and the tri tip steak were just perfect. Will be back again and again

Our son for his 12th birthday wanted to go to a proper smoke house. We definitely picked the right one. 5 star service 5 star food. It was really nice as my son spoke to the chef who was smoking the meats and he took time to talk to him and give advice on smoking meats. We would definitely recommend and go back. Excellent experience

Wow! This is the home of real BBQ, forget your big chains like BigEasy etc. these guys are the real BBQ kings here, meat is juicy, smoked flavour to the bone, nice portions and the price is fair and no way a rip off. Service with a smile and attentive also. This is going to be a regular spot now for me. Can’t wait for round two!

As a texas native my sons girlfriend was quite excited when we stumbled across this place you could smell it 5 minutes before we got there the inside has got a sort of lived in look which I love the staff were great and the food oh the food amazing we had brisket 20 quid for 4 slices now I know the price of decent beef has doubled in recent times so I thought that was reasonable absolutely stunning nice bark decent smoke ring as it should be wouldn't be surprised if its the best in London pork ribs 16 quid 2 big ribs nicely done but maybe a bit under still wolfed em down lush chicken tacos soft ones they was alright 12 quid I think we had two of them and chicken wings 10 quid for 5 now they were lush but you really should tip em and nick the joint so they pull apart easily little things couple of cokes 92 quid we were in there 40 minutes and also they add 12.5 service charge which I don't mind paying but it should be optional all in all really good give it a go

My brother was Visiting me down in London so we decided to try the local BBQ restaurant and what an experience! The food was truly incredible, and the staff where so friendly, would recommend to anyone!

Tasty, proper smoked bbq but expensive. 3 slices of brisket will set you back £20 and one thick cut pork rib - £16. We were also hurried out once we've finished, with the waitress keen for us to settle the bill very soon after eating. Will return again if I'm in the area though, as the food is very good.

I had the pork ribs and fries they are served cold with so much pepper and chilli I had to ask for mayonnaise to cool my mouth down. Luckily my son with me and ended up eating the meat that was covered in flavouring. The fries were served lukewarm too.. quite unusual seeing as we were first customers in this eve. I’ve given 2 stars as the staff were lovely ! Not for non spicy folks, portion sizes are small and it is expensive

Amazing place! One would be suspicious upon first seeing it, but we had an amazing time. The staff is cheerful and helpful. Funny atmosphere with the owners old school US car parked outside. But all this pales in comparison to the food. We tried almost everything and it didn't disappoint. The beef brisket, the pork ribs, hallapenno cornbread, the deserts, tasty and reminded me of my visit to Texas. I would definitely give this one a try - a hidden gem. We will be back!

I was lucky enough to travel to the states for my 50th and we ate award winning slow cooked BBQ food a few times. I have tried quite a few so called BBQ places in London and around the 4 counties. Texas Joe's is the real deal, I was so excited to eat my Beef rib but had to stop to talk to the chef's and thank them. The flavour was fantastic spot on Texas style, the quality of the meat was first class. My wife had the slow cooked pork butt, and yes I had to take some just to sample it. Wow it was amazing, the meat was juicy and seasoned so well. Both were cooked to perfection and I have to be honest it was the best I've tasted from the UK and Europe. I will be coming back and bringing the rest of my family and children. Thank you guys so much, my wife and I were so full and happy with your amazing food. Mark and Chienmei Pritchard

The brisket was amazing, really tender and full of flavour. We all loved the stuffed jalapenos too - what's not to like about pepper, stuffed with meat and wrapped in meat.

Despite arriving at an empty restaurant first thing for dinner when they just opened the waitress seemed intent on giving us the worst table (admittedly didn’t book), all the food came at once which meant by the time the mains came they were going cold. £90 for 2 as well (card only) pork ribs weren’t great and I remember all the portions being bigger , £8 for for 3 jalapeños wrapped in bacon is pushing it. Smoke rings weren’t as deep as previous as well, wings were tough and tasted as if they were cooked in the oven then put in the smoker for 10 minutes (£10 for 5) *Kaboui ramen next door used to be one of my favourite spots

We visited at the weekend and had some of the most amazing delicious slow cooked meat that I have ever had in London - I tried the mutton shoulder and my partner the brisket - both were divine! I would also like to offer a big shout out to the tasty buttermilk pie dessert! We sat at a table in the bar area and loved the atmosphere there, very cosy and romantic!

Walk into Texas Joe's and the smell is a pretty good indicator of how tasty your food is going to be. I've been a few times with our swimming group in the last month, starting with the pork ribs, which were meaty deliciousness. The last two times I've had the tacos - one chicken and one veg - and they were even better. A big shout out to the staff who have been so flexible, friendly and accommodating. You should definitely go if you are around London Bridge

Met up with my son for an informal early dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Great service and food- beautiful piece of chicken but the cornbread was especially exceptional. Appreciate its ‘only’ a side dish, but was a great explosion of taste and texture. I...

Lovely beef rib and sides. Welcoming staff. Unfortunately my partner’s pork rib was chewy but other than that a good evening.

Can’t recommend this place enough. My husband is a bbq fanatic and wherever we travel to, we have to seek out the best bbq place… we were not disappointed when we came across this little gem. I had the special Saudero brisket tachos with salsa...

We visited Texas Joes on Friday evening and wow, the food is really great. They even go to the effort of importing the beef from texas to ensure customers get a really authentic experience. Texas Joe himself is there at the door welcoming customers and...

Just left this place - over ordered to try a few dishes. For the food only this is the best bbq I have had in London - and I have been to the majority of the others Bodeans, Red Dog etc. The venue itself -...

Best brisket ever. Big portions good prices. Top atmosphere, simply the best. Cool drinks as well. Rush up and book you all

This is our second visit whilst enjoying Christmas shopping... The food was so good last year we had to return... And it was just as good as i remember. The stuffed jalapeño peppers are to die for... Will definitely go back again!!!

This was a surprise meal for my birthday as part of mine & my partner’s weekend away. We absolutely loved it, the staff, the service, the atmosphere and really great food. A real taste of Texas. Its a definite thumbs up from us 🇺🇸

The food was amazing had the chicken wings, pork ribs, beef brisket and fries. They were all amazing each one having its own homemade sauce inspired by different American regions. The staff were all welcoming and for me as a meat lover it was great...

Good service, super food and ok prices. I did a walk in and where met with the most friendly smile. They even charged my phone. I ate ribs and chicken wings, both were delicious.

Ok it tastes average, the best bit was a bottle of Primitivo wine, the portions are a joke, they tried to tell me they weighed the portions - erm 50g of brisket is a f***king joke! Save your time and go to Smokestak in Shoreditch...

We stumbled across this place on a hot sunny afternoon last week, I initially only wanted some drinks but the smell of the food made me very hungry and the Texas BBQ name intrigued me, so we decided to order some food. We ordered chicken...

As a Texan, I appreciate the tasty brisket, cornbread, and other food here. It tastes and feels as close to home as I can find in London. The new selection of packaged sauces and snacks is especially exciting. Happy to find a place to purchase...

Came here for a birthday meal with my partner and teenage son in March this year. We're all big BBQ fans and I believe I can do a mean smoked brisket and juicy beef ribs myself on my own smoker so my expectations of BBQ...

Visited for the first time with family, we had four different meat dishes to share and all were wonderful. I was not so keen on the slaw, (no mayo) or the cornbread, (too crumbly) but, hey, who goes to a BBQ restaurant for the slaw...

Always a great place to visit! Staff is friendly and helpful. The food is tasty and the drinks are nice.

A friend and I visited on a Saturday evening (we booked a couple of hours in advance for 6:30pm). We really enjoyed it. I opted for the shoulder of mutton with a side of mac and cheese and my friend went for the brisket, a...

We were looking to make this our local meeting spot once a week on a Tuesday evening but the waitress is possibly one of the rudest people I have ever come across. Safe to say our group will not be returning.

We were four people who came by this restaurant late in the evening. They did not have any room for us, but they told us that they might have a table if we would wait 5 minutes. It is a small restaurant, so we were...

Slightly off the beaten track. I read the menu guide of “Off The Menu”podcast and saw this on it so booked for lunch. They don’t have a huge menu but whatever you pick will be worth it. We shared the bacon covered jalapeños ( wow)...

I think if we had sat in main area would have been better as felt we were out the back and didn’t see staff as often. The food was amazing, portions a bit small on meat but understandable as know how long the prep for...

We had the brisket and mutton shoulder which was nice however make sure you get a side for yourself as the meat is very small portions. The brisket fell apart but for £18 you get two wafer thin slices so need to fill up on...

Food was decent, quirky location, and decent service. The specials were defo excellent and worth asking about and trying. The layout of tables is pretty tight so be wary of that. There’s a lot of bumping and nudging as you cross paths or simply sit...

Had a fantastic dinner at Texas Joe's, brisket was amazing and we really enjoyed the special Goat Sausage as a side. Considering we ordered a pitcher of Lynchburg Lemonade (which was perfect with the meal), 2 mains, 2 special sides and 3 regular sides for...

Authentic Slow Smoked Meats, good drinks and friendly service. Perfect for a date or simply if you're just a meat lover!

As a native Texan,it takes really good smoking and bar-b-queing to impress us.... but impress it does at Texas Joe's!! We had beef,pork,chicken and mutton on our visit, and all were superb! My mutton took me back to my childhood where my uncles would do...

Joe was super friendly and the atmosphere was great! As a local Texan, I didn’t know what to expect when it came to the food. My expectations were more than exceeded! The brisket especially was amazing!!

I am a big fan of BBQ and have been waiting for a restaurant like this for a very long time. Bodeans, Red Dog Saloon and Red's True Barbecue have all had their moments in the sun, but this place easily out trumps them. We...

Fab simple food done brilliantly! Deeeelish! Friendly unpretentious and relaxed. Highly recommend but be hungry when you arrive.... And try the stuffed jalapeños!!!

Some of the best brisket i have ever tasted. The pork shoulder was great too, as was the mac and cheese. In fact, couldn’t fault any of it. Will definitely be making a return trip

Just wanted to say we visited last Saturday after a previous good visit earlier in the year, and once again the food and staff didn't disappoint. After a visit to Austin in Texas in 2018 and sampling the barbecue there, we were craving something similar...

I had been before and was looking forward to going again. The food arrived quick. The short rib, large was ok but as I finished the meal a mouse ran under my table behind a cupboard. The staff were gracious enough to give me my...

Pretty good smoked meat restaurant. Good frozen margarita (we had a jug). The signature dish was the brisket and we ordered that and a beef rib. To be honest, the rib tasted better than the brisket. Brisket was ok, tasty, but a tad dry. I...

Such an experience for the taste buds! I've read the other reviews where some judged the "small" portions and was unsure what I'll get but honestly I barely had room for the pie for dessert! The brisket melted in the mouth, so much flavour in...

Food was nice as usual and was recommended the brisket, which was good. The food was out soo fast! Great service and nice and quiet which is perfect for me. Will be back.

Absolutely the best barbecue in town. Take all your friends take your family you will not be disappointed great service great food great night

Was a grand meal. The beef brisket melts in the mouth. Tried half the menu and everything tasted pretty good. Price was pretty reasonable and service was cool. Worth checking out and booking ahead in busy days. Can sit outside if decent weather.

This is a must visit destination. First-class service & authentic Texan BBQ dining,. the brisket & mutton we chose were sublime. Well situated around the corner from The Shard. Joe & Fliss are the perfect hosts with a superb team of friendly staff. We are...

Texas joes is the best smoked food I’ve tried in london, and I’ve tried a lot of it. The brisket and beef rib are really top quality. Texas joe is also a nice guy and gave me a few tips on smoking.

Food and service were excellent. Authentic 'down home' BBQ and good selection of smoked meats. We sat in the bar area which was a touch cramped but not a big problem at all and the only reason for not awarding 5 stars.

A different place than we would normally go. Overall the meal was good and the meat was extremely tasty. It could have been a little hotter though. A couple of things to note. You need to order sides seperately so this adds to the cost....

It is exactly as the restaurant name describes it. This was my first visit here and it won’t be my last. The food and service was great and the price is as you would expect in Central London. ( Expect to pay around £20-30 per...

My girlfriend and I discovered this restaurant whilst strolling through London Bridge and were pleasantly surprised. The location is an oasis of calm, on a tree lined road around the corner from the shard. As we both enjoy barbecue and we’re hungry, we decided to...

This Is a problematic review to compose. The service and the food were excellent however the quantity and the cost were not. We arrived early but we were seated right away and made to feel welcome. The person who served us was friendly, happy, chatty...

Visited three time in last month having last come last year. Food is excellent and the service matches it. Will come back again soon. NOTE: the brisket chilli side is excellent. They really need to make this a Main course. Have to buy two at...

Stopped here with a few friends on 'reopening day' planning to stay for an hour and ended up staying for quite a bit longer. Had a great time. First rate service and food. Highly recommended. Will be back for sure.

We dined outside of this restaurant for the first time since the lockdown. It was great to be out and visiting a restaurant to dine at too, it had been so long. The staff at the venue were very attentive and helpful. I was impressed...

Visited twice in 1 week, absolutely beautiful food! Been wanting authentic brisket for ages and I have found the place! Yes Bodeans is nice, yes there are other bbq places, but Texas Joe’s is far far far superior to anywhere else I have personally found!...

As a Texan living in London, this place is a perfect little slice of home. While there are some slight variations on what I would typically consider Texas BBQ, that's the nature of BBQ (everyone does it a little differently) and, here, it's delicious! We've...

Came here for real American smoked meat BBQ and was not disappointed by the real Texan welcome from the owner. We had the brisket (£16) which was tasty and so, so soft (truly great quality meat), although could have been served a little warmer, the...

Amazing experience! The place was referred from a friend and it didn't let us down! Great food, atmosphere and attentive service, thank you Alexandros. Will be back soon.

Awesome place...really friendly staff, great food and very authentic. Owned and run by a native Texan and it shows, proper pit BBQ experience! They serve the best root beer and corn bread I’ve ever had!

Have been to several barbecue places but this one is so different. The meat is not heavy at all, it’s so tender and tastes unreal. Great service.

This place is amazing. Staff super friendly, owner is great when he’s about. Recommend the mac and cheese and the short rib!! Also if you’re clucking hungry definitely get a side of wings!!

The food is overpriced and portions small. The jalapeno corn bread crumbled into pieces immediately. The service was poor. They just wanted you in and out as quickly as possible. Our dinner lasted less than an hour. This was a birthday dinner and I called...

The most authentic Texas style BBQ you can get in UK. Very impressed and always my favourite place to come back to. Mescal margaritas and brisket is a must try combo!

Our second visit. Terrific meal of brisket for my wife and I. I am from the southern United States and have not had brisket this good--flavorful, tender (no knife needed), filling. I had the mac and cheese and slaw too--both very good, esp the latter...

Visited for lunch on 4th July at 12noon. We were first and only ones in the restaurant. They have screens up to segregate tables, extra cleaning and reduced capacity etc. Owner very friendly and chatty. You need to scan a QR code for menu and...

Found this place online near where we was staying so decided to try it out! As we walked there from tower bridge you feel as if your going in to a council estate and my family was thinking where the hell is he taking us....

When I first visited London in 2009, I remember seeing a Texas barbecue place in the Barbican. Over a decade later, for my boyfriend's first trip across the pons, I tried to find that place again. It was not to be. However, I did come...

Well we were a big group and the service was excellent and reliable If you go there get meat.very good. Pecan pie was delicious

If you don’t know BBQ then this place is probably great! But really it’s average and over priced for what’s on offer. The sides are substantially a better deal then the main. The mains are quite over priced for what you get, four slices of...

Fantastic find !!! We where staying at the shard .. didn’t fancy poncy posh food .. FANTASTIC... We got lost and couldn’t find the restaurant lol. But managed to find Texas joes and it was packed. The manger greeted us at the door and showed...

Food is amazing all slow looked, highly recommend. We will defo be coming back 🍺we had pork ribs, brisket taco, wings, chips 👍the jalapeño wrapped in bacon was ok but expensive for what it is

As a Texan I have high standards for BBQ, and low expectations for BBQ in London. But I have to say this place does a pretty good job. Food was tasty, and they customized my sandwich to order, which I really appreciated. One of the...

Been to Texas Joe's 3 times now and it hasn't disappointed. The atmosphere is great, the music, brilliant, staff attentive, food WOW! The chicken wings and thighs are huge, Texas size, brisket is superb, fries spot on, (nicely cut), beef short ribs, massive and melt...

The food was atrocious - the chips were smothered in salt and the coleslaw tasted of nothing but vinegar. The staff were rude. The restaurant is so small and cramped that I continuously had waitresses nudging me while I sat in my seat. Absolutely disgusting...

Excellent proper Texan slow smoked meat, everything we ordered was great: brisket, ribs, tacos, mac and cheese, fries. Great margaritas too!

We love TexMex food and this little hole in the wall diner was a great find. Tender and tasty meat, no frills dishes with fresh slaw and pickles at a great price too. Both the sweet potato and regular chips were to die for with...

Can here for lunch with a few people from work. For a party any bigger than 2 I would recommend booking as it’s very small and filled up by 10 past 12. The menu is pretty varied considering it’s all meat cooked in various ways...

I lived in Texas for awhile, so it was great to find a real Texas BBQ in London for old times sake. This is good enough to come back to time and time again. The meat is (mostly) very good, service is friendly, and the...

This is a small cosy place, simple tables and chairs. Once you enter, you can smell the smoker, that seems to work non stop. Good choice of food and some very reasonable prices for London. This is a place for meat lovers. It gets very...

2 of us turned up without booking. As a small place they found us a table in the back bar which was great. We had the stuffed jalapenos to start which were lovely. I had the smoked belly pork which was amazing with home pickled...

The service was slow and was NOT proactive. Quality of the cuisine was variable; for example, the Beef Brisket was tender but the shoulder of lamb was almost inedible. Please be cautious.

Chips came 10 minutes before meat. Food is average (not a touch on Bodeans). Good atmosphere though.

Ok, so we were a large group (16 of us) and put into the back room, which would have been fine, had the table been the correct height for the back of the room's bench. This was really really odd, meaning every time I wanted...

Food was just average and overpriced, very disappointing. Service very slow, but more importantly the waitress/manager was very rude to me and my girlfriend on more than one occasion. They do not really seem to care about their customers at all.

I've been to this restaurant 4 times this year. First 3 times were exceptional. The brisket, short rib were outstanding service was always exceptional. However on our most recent visit the portions seem to have been halved (2 slices of brisket), the brisket was dry...

Went there with a group of friend, we didn’t enjoy the service, quality of the food overpriced and some meat was really dry and apparently not fresh like told to us. Definitely not recommend.

Having recently returned from a US holiday I had some cravings for some good bbq meat. I know my expectations should have been managed but the online reviews for Texas Joes were so good my hopes were sky high. The restaurant is behind London Bridge...

Just bumped in and in love with it straight away! Friendly staff and cosey dinning area. Can't wait for food... looking forward... More review of food will be posted following.

Nice atmosphere with smell of fire wood. Good portions, ribs little bit too spicy does not allow excel taste of meat. Maybe there should be more bread, cant evaluate taste of coleslaw in Texas, but in Europe it is something complete different. Helpful stuff, good...

I stumbled upon Texas Joe's on a walk, and now make it a destination on all my strolls along the river. The brisket sandwich is the best thing on the menu, tender, slow cooked, smoky beef, slathered in BBQ sauce and enclosed in a rich...

Went here on a saturday night at about 830. It was busy with most every table filled. We arrrived with no bookig and were seated within minutes. Ordered drinks relatively quickly. They seemed to take longer than the table next to us but this wasmprobably...

Although Texas Joe is first and foremost a texan BBQ, it also houses a tiny ramen bar called Kauboi Ramen. I tried the Texas Jaguar ramen with an extra slice of oaked smoked beef brisket and was VERY impressed. One of the best ramen I’ve...