Bun ‘N’ Barrel on Austin Highway in San Antonio has been a city institution since it opened in 1950, serving the kind of honest Texas burgers and BBQ that earns a neighborhood restaurant its multigenerational loyal following. It appeared in Season 12, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Grillin’ and Smokin’,” which aired September 12, 2011. Guy Fieri found a San Antonio kitchen doing Texas comfort food the old way — hand-formed burgers, slow-smoked BBQ, and the drive-in tradition that has been feeding the Alamo Heights community for over 70 years.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Bun ‘N’ Barrel
City: San Antonio, Texas
Cuisine: BBQ / Burgers
DDD Season: 12
DDD Episode: 4
Episode Title: Grillin’ and Smokin’
Original Air Date: September 12, 2011
Address: 1150 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-828-2829
Website: https://www.bunnbarrel.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Bun ‘N’ Barrel Burger — hand-formed beef patty with classic Texas toppings on a toasted bun — is the drive-in classic that has been on the menu since 1950. The Smoked Brisket, slow-cooked with proper bark and smoke ring, is the BBQ centerpiece that earns the Grillin’ and Smokin’ episode placement. The BBQ Plate with two meats and sides is the full Texas spread worth ordering for a first visit. The Onion Rings, hand-battered and fried to order, are the side most regulars add without being asked. Find a San Antonio hotel on Travelocity. Planning a SeaWorld San Antonio visit? Get discounted tickets on Undercover Tourist.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Bun ‘N’ Barrel has been open since 1950 and is worth adding to any San Antonio DDD itinerary.
Address: 1150 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-828-2829
Website: https://www.bunnbarrel.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Grillin’ and Smokin’ episode on Amazon and bring Texas BBQ home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack.
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Bun ‘N’ Barrel appeared in Season 12, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Grillin’ and Smokin’,” originally aired September 12, 2011. The restaurant has been open since 1950.