Ace's BBQ – American
The air at Ace's BBQ hangs heavy with the intoxicating perfume of slow-smoldering wood, drawing guests toward communal botana platters that overflow with succulent brisket and tender, pit-smoked meats. Vibrant salads topped with charred chicken and buttery avocado offer a bright, crisp counterpoint to the hearty, sauce-slicked sandwiches that anchor this soulful smokehouse experience.
111, East Nolana Avenue, McAllen, TX, 78504 +19566274648 http://acesbbqtexas.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, whole30, paleo, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, gerd, atkins, high-fiber, aip, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Botanas
- Three Meat Botana | For 4 - $64.99: Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, quart of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Botana | For 4 - $69.99: Brisket, quart of rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Meat Botana | For 2 - $33.99: Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pint of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Botana | For 2 - $36.99: Brisket, pint of rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $11.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tex-Mex Salad - $11.99: Lettuce, corn, Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, beans, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Avocado Salad - $15: Smoked BBQ chicken, bacon, lettuce, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Sandwich Only - $9.99: One meat choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Sandwich - $14.99: 1 meat, a side and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ace Sandwich - $15.99: Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Boss Sandwich - $14.99: Brisket, sausage, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Carolina Sandwich - $14.99: Pulled pork, coleslaw, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Torta Sandwich - $15.99: Refried beans, Mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato, onions, jalapeño mayo, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cuban Sandwich - $15: Pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Turkey Avocado BLT - $16: Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese, jalapeño mayo, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $13: 1/3 lb burger, bacon, cheese, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $11: 1/3 lb burger, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $12: 1/3 lb burger, cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cheeseburger - $17: Two 1/3 lb patties, cheese, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Carnivore - $17: 1/3 lb burger, chopped brisket, cheese, bacon, jalapeños, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Lard Ass - $18: Double 1/3 lb bacon cheese burger, grilled onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Ace’s Taquitos - $14.99: 5 pieces, 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flour Taco Plate - $14.99: 2 pieces, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Taco - $15.99: Brisket, sausage, sautéed onions, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Mexican Specialties
- Ace’s Mexican Plate - $17.99: 2 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, sliced brisket, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Enchiladas - $17.99: Chili con carne, rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Suizas - $14.99: Chicken, tomatillo cream, Monterrey Jack cheese, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchilada Plate - $13.99: 3 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taco Plate - $15.99: 2 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, 2 crispy brisket tacos, rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fideo Loco - $14.99: Bowl of fideo, beans, brisket, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tampiquena Plate - $22: Beef Fajita, two Cheese Enchiladas, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Plates
- 1/2 Lb Plate - $18.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Plate - $18.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Chicken Plate - $16.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Leg Quarter Plate - $12.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat Plate - $23.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Rib & Brisket Plate - $24.99: 4 pcs ribs, brisket, 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Ribs Plate (6 pcs) - $24.99: 6 pcs ribs, 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Ribs (4 pcs) - $22.99: 4 pcs ribs, 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Full Slab Pork Ribs - $33 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Turkey - $16.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Chicken - $10.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Leg Quarter - $4.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Link - $4.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pulled Pork - $14.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Catfish, Shrimp & Chicken
- Catfish Platter - $15.99: 4 pcs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Platter - $16.99: 7 pcs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish & Shrimp Platter - $17.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $13.99: 3 tacos, slaw, tomatillo sauce, 1 side Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender - $14.99: 4 pcs, coleslaw, fries (spicy or mild) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $12.99: Fries (spicy or mild) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Monster Potatoes
- Monster Potato with Meat - $13: Sour cream, cheese, butter, one meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monster Potato without Meat - $9: Sour cream, cheese, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Packages
- Package #1 - $68.99: Feeds 4-5. 2 lbs meat, 2 qts sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #2 - $93.99: Feeds 6-7. 3 lbs meat, 2 qts sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #3 - $137.99: Feeds 8-9. 4 lbs meat, 4 qts sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #4 - $162.99: Feeds 9-10. 5 lbs meat, 4 qts sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seniors & Kids
- Kids 1 Meat, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Catfish, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99: 2 pcs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Fried Shrimp, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99: 4 pcs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Brisket Quesadilla, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla, 1 Side & Drink - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids 2 Chicken Tenders, 1 Side & Drink - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn on the Cob - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bean Mix - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fideo - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fideo Bean Mix - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $3.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac N Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Order Fries - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Bread - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Peach Cobbler - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Peach Cobbler | A La Mode - $5.99: With ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $6.99
- Brownies - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownies | A La Mode - $5.99: With ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
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