Texas Pride Barbecue

About the Business

Specialties

Texas Pride Barbecue is a Culinary Compound, with a unique atmosphere and a friendly staff to greet you. We are a great restaurant for family dining, as well as an ideal place to bring any and all out of town guests. Texas Pride Barbecue is a positive place to be with no judgement. We have been given prestigious awards for our amazing barbecue. We sell Mesquite Smoked Meats, including Beef Brisket, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Juicy Poultry, Homemade Sausage and Pulled Pork Butt. All 10 of our savory sides include Seasoned Fresh French Fries, Giant Baked Potatoes, Cheezy Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Regular & German Potato Salad, Pinto Beans and Green Beans. Texas Pride Barbecue is more than just a Barbecue restaurant; We have Live music Thursday-Saturday, and we are the only Barbecue Place that has a Motorcycle Repair/Accessories shop, Tattoo Shop, Recording Studio, Seasonal Cooking Classes and a Staff that cares about you. We are a true Culinary Compound.

History

Established in 1994.

Tony Talanco's grandfather, Steve Talanco, opens his filling station for business in 1924 on Old Castroville Road. Him and Tony's grandmother were making spaghetti dinners from a tiny stove in the back that doubled as their living quarters. Word spread quickly of their tasty meals that they sold and many of their customers got their first taste of "Eye-talian", as most of the South Texans Pronounced it. The expansion of his little filling station and cafe came rapidly; he hired Mexican nationals to work on his expansion. They quickly taught him the art of barbecuing with mesquite wood. In less than 10 years, he was the area's most popular caterer. He hosted many large functions at his large pavilion on the banks of Leon Creek. Tony and Joni Talanco opened for business in January 1996 after 3 years of building and recreating the 1940's Texas Country Store and Service Station. Complete with antique Texas memorabilia, gas pumps, old farm equipment and much more!