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, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, weight-watchers, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, aip, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Brisket Botana | For 4 - $69.99: Brisket, quart of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Three Meat Botana | For 2 - $33.99: Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pint of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Brisket Botana | For 2 - $36.99: Brisket, pint of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
Salads
- Garden Salad - $11.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Tex-Mex Salad - $11.99: Lettuce, corn, Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, beans, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Smoked Chicken Avocado Salad - $15: Smoked BBQ chicken, bacon, lettuce, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Sandwiches
- Sandwich Only - $9.99: One meat choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Combo Sandwich - $14.99: 1 meat, a side and a drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Ace Sandwich - $15.99: Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Boss Sandwich - $14.99: Brisket, sausage, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Carolina Sandwich - $14.99: Pulled pork, coleslaw, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Torta Sandwich - $15.99: Refried beans, Mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato, onions, jalapeño mayo, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- The Cuban Sandwich - $15: Pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Turkey Avocado BLT - $16: Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese, jalapeño mayo, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Burgers
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $13: 1/3 lb burger, bacon, cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burger - $11: 1/3 lb burger, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheeseburger - $12: 1/3 lb burger, cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Double Cheeseburger - $17: Two 1/3 lb patties, cheese, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Carnivore - $17: 1/3 lb burger, chopped brisket, cheese, bacon, jalapeños, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Lard Ass - $18: Double 1/3 lb bacon cheese burger, grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tacos
- Ace’s Taquitos - $14.99: 5 pieces, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Flour Taco Plate - $14.99: 2 pieces, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Super Taco - $15.99: Brisket, sausage, sautéed onions, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Mexican Specialties
- Ace’s Mexican Plate - $17.99: 2 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, sliced brisket, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Enchiladas - $17.99: Chili con carne, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Enchiladas Suizas - $14.99: Chicken, tomatillo cream, Monterrey Jack cheese, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Enchilada Plate - $13.99: 3 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Crispy Taco Plate - $15.99: 2 cheese enchiladas, chili con carne sauce, 2 crispy brisket tacos, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Fideo Loco - $14.99: Bowl of fideo, beans, brisket, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tampiquena Plate - $22: Beef Fajita, two Cheese Enchiladas, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
BBQ Plates
- 1/2 Lb Plate - $18.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 2 Meat Plate - $18.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- 1/2 Chicken Plate - $16.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Leg Quarter Plate - $12.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3 Meat Plate - $23.99: With 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- BBQ Rib & Brisket Plate - $24.99: 4 pcs ribs, brisket, 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- BBQ Ribs Plate (6 pcs) - $24.99: 6 pcs ribs, 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Ribs (4 pcs) - $22.99: 4 pcs ribs, 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Meats
- Full Slab Pork Ribs - $33 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Brisket - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sausage - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Turkey - $16.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 1/2 Chicken - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Leg Quarter - $4.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sausage Link - $4.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Pulled Pork - $14.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Fried Catfish, Shrimp & Chicken
- Catfish Platter - $15.99: 4 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Platter - $16.99: 7 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Catfish & Shrimp Platter - $17.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish Tacos - $13.99: 3 tacos, slaw, tomatillo sauce, 1 side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tender - $14.99: 4 pcs, coleslaw, fries (spicy or mild) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $12.99: Fries (spicy or mild) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Monster Potatoes
- Monster Potato with Meat - $13: Sour cream, cheese, butter, one meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Monster Potato without Meat - $9: Sour cream, cheese, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Packages
- Package #1 - $68.99: Feeds 4-5. 2 lbs meat, 2 qts sides Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Package #2 - $93.99: Feeds 6-7. 3 lbs meat, 2 qts sides Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Package #3 - $137.99: Feeds 8-9. 4 lbs meat, 4 qts sides Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Package #4 - $162.99: Feeds 9-10. 5 lbs meat, 4 qts sides Dietary tags: High-Protein
Seniors & Kids
- Kids 1 Meat, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Kids Catfish, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99: 2 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Fried Shrimp, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99: 4 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Brisket Quesadilla, 1 Side & Drink - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla, 1 Side & Drink - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids 2 Chicken Tenders, 1 Side & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Beans - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Corn on the Cob - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Rice Bean Mix - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Fideo - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fideo Bean Mix - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fried Okra - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Side Salad - $3.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Mac N Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Full Order Fries - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Corn Bread - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chips - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Peach Cobbler - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peach Cobbler | A La Mode - $5.99: With ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brownies - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownies | A La Mode - $5.99: With ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian