Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ

Best barbecue ever!!! Sides you can skip on, the coleslaw does slap though. Everything else was meh. The barbecue stole the show especially the brisket.

Fast service, cute ambiance in general. Love it. Will be back

I would eat at Valentina's s as often as I could, when they were on Manchaca Rd. They were amazing; from main dishes to sides. Sure the waits were long at times and if you showed up owned the end of service of course they were out of some food items.

This might have been my finial trip for me at their brick and mortar. Sure I had gone to support them after their move. There were some issues with food being out and other new business growing pains that I gladly ignored.

Our meal on 3/17/2024 was eh. They were out of most of everything by 1130am. They still had brisket, pulled pork and chicken. The meat was still pretty good. However their sides were very disappointing. Beans- no flavor or salt. They were just warm by the time they got the table and were ice cold in 5 mins. It didn't matter I didn't go back for a second helping. Coleslaw- no flavor and not really dressed. It was crispy and fresh. Guacamole - no salt or flavor. They were good avocados.
We asked for topo Chico, when ordering and the server said that they had to go to the cooler to retrieve them after they ran my card. When they returned they said they didn't have any and then just stared at me. I asked if I could have a glass for water instead and if they could refund me. They said they would have to give me cash because they couldn't put it back on the card. So I lost out on the tax and they and tip that I put into those.
The other servers and kitchen staff were all like walking zombies. Not a smile, hello or how are ya.

I am very disappointed to see such a fantastic food truck loose so much of its charm and good food. I guess it's good they moved to Buda now I don't have to think about them every time I drive by. I don't want to see them fail. It is really sad.

Arrived 3pm on Sunday, we were in line for 30+ minutes, then waited 30+ minutes for our food. Sadly, there were many items sold out on the menu. Queso and chips were sold out. I ordered a brisket taco and a chicken taco, and the potato salad. All was delicious, especially the homemade tortillas and that brisjet! My daughter ordered the beans and they were so good!
Pros: food is delicious
Cons: sold out of many menu items, not staffed to accommodate customer volume, tables not tended to, napkins and utensils not stocked, workers in kitchen not wearing gloves.
Overall, the food was great, but there is an opportunity to staff more accordingly.

One star for the corn

Otherwise the service was horrible, wait times to order were crazy, the vibe in the restaurant felt hostile due to everyone waiting so long for food. A few people were requesting refunds while we were there

I don't usually leave reviews but it's SO bad. Don't waste your time.

I had the smoked chicken fajita taco at noon and was still obsessing about it at 6 that night. So delish. The slaw was also amazing.
I will say they must be struggling with help as it took awhile but honestly no more than any busy Austin restaurant.

Absolutely worth the drive from Austin! Unlike a regular bbq joint, Valentina's offers fresh tortillas with their bbq and it is absolutely a game changer! The brisket is fantastic and the sides, particularly the slaw and the grilled peppers/onion mix, are really tasty. The corn is alright, but I wouldn't order it again.

I will absolutely be returning. One of my favorite bbq places in the central TX area for sure!

Came in around 11:30 last Saturday for brunch/lunch and the line wasn't long yet. I assumed we got lucky it moved fairly quickly. We ordered 2 brisket tacos and the cerveza beef taco off of their "Mex" menu and shared a margarita.

The meats were very tender and flavorful. It gave us energy to continue our day filled with activities like kayaking and hiking. The ambience is casual with a great community vibe. There were plenty of bench seating and booth seatings.

The restaurant started as a food truck and now has this beautiful brick and mortar in a cute shopping center located in Buda,TX. We will definitely be back again next time we visit Austin.

My not so recent breakfast experience at Valentina's Tex Mex left me with a belly full of happiness and a newfound appreciation for the Texan breakfast scene. Based on recommendations from my foodie friends, I dove straight into the Real Dear Holyfield, and I'm still savoring the flavors in my mind.

What set my meal apart was the addition of smoked brisket--an absolute game-changer. The portion size was generous, making it a full-sized meal that left me feeling completely satisfied. The speed at which the food arrived at our table was impressive, and each bite was a celebration of Tex Mex goodness.

The restaurant's casual vibe creates a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for starting your day on a relaxed note. The fact that it's dog-friendly adds an extra layer of charm; being able to enjoy a delicious meal in the company of your furry friend is always a win.

These ribs were perfection! Perfect bite. I ordered more because these weren't enough. I should have bought an entire rack.

Whoever ran the pit this day was on fire (no pun intended)!

10 stars on the ribs.

I wanted to give a second chance to this place as everyone deserves a second chance in life. Unfortunately, it is worse. I was in the line 10:50 am. The cashier had issues with a customer and his payment something she could not figure out. In addition, she was extremely slow. After 10 minutes it was my time to order, and i was told i cannot order breakfast tacos. I tried to explain that I was in line and it was taking forever etc. They simply said no and it was still 11:00 am. There is 0 customer service. If you continue like this even your food is good you will not be succeed. Anyone who wants to experience this is extra ordinary customer service. This is your place.