Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you want some of the best barbacoa in Texas, you’ve got to make a stop at Southside Barbacoa in Corpus Christi. In this Daytripper adventure, we visit a beloved local restaurant where family, community, and incredible Tex-Mex food come together every morning.
Owned and operated by Maria and Manuel Aguilar, Southside Barbacoa has been a Coastal Bend favorite since the late 1990s. Manuel starts cooking in the early hours—sometimes as early as 1 a.m. on weekends—slow-steaming barbacoa for hours so it’s perfectly tender for the breakfast crowd. Meanwhile Maria welcomes guests with the kind of hospitality that turns customers into family. ()
For decades, this husband-and-wife team has poured their heart into every taco, building a restaurant that reflects the culture and community of South Texas. Their dedication to quality and tradition has earned recognition across the state—including features in Texas Monthly’s taco lists and a loyal following in Corpus Christi.
In this stop on The Daytripper, Chet Garner gets a taste of what makes Southside Barbacoa so special:
🔥 Slow-cooked barbacoa packed with flavor
🌮 Authentic South Texas breakfast tacos
❤️ A family-run restaurant built on love, tradition, and community
If you’re exploring the Texas Gulf Coast, this is one local gem you don’t want to miss.
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If you want some of the best barbacoa in Texas, you’ve got to make a stop at Southside Barbacoa in Corpus Christi. In this Daytripper adventure, we visit a beloved local restaurant where family, community, and incredible Tex-Mex food come together every morning.
Owned and operated by Maria and Manuel Aguilar, Southside Barbacoa has been a Coastal Bend favorite since the late 1990s. Manuel starts cooking in the early hours—sometimes as early as 1 a.m. on weekends—slow-steaming barbacoa for hours so it’s perfectly tender for the breakfast crowd. Meanwhile Maria welcomes guests with the kind of hospitality that turns customers into family. ()
For decades, this husband-and-wife team has poured their heart into every taco, building a restaurant that reflects the culture and community of South Texas. Their dedication to quality and tradition has earned recognition across the state—including features in Texas Monthly’s taco lists and a loyal following in Corpus Christi.
In this stop on The Daytripper, Chet Garner gets a taste of what makes Southside Barbacoa so special:
🔥 Slow-cooked barbacoa packed with flavor
🌮 Authentic South Texas breakfast tacos
❤️ A family-run restaurant built on love, tradition, and community
If you’re exploring the Texas Gulf Coast, this is one local gem you don’t want to miss.
👍 Subscribe for more Texas travel, food, and small-town stories from The Daytripper as we discover the best places across the Lone Star State.
#SouthsideBarbacoa #CorpusChristi #TheDaytripper #TexasFood #Barbacoa #BreakfastTacos #TexasTravel #TexMex #TexasEats #FoodTravel
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FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES.
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Instagram : instagram.com/chettripper
TikTok: tiktok.com/@chettripper
Facebook : facebook.com/thedaytrippertv
Twitter : twitter.com/chettripper
Check out our Texas-sized collection of day trip gear at The Daytripper Online Store: store.thedaytripper.com
And be sure to visit the Daytripper World Headquarters store in Downtown Georgetown, TX! Get directions here: thedaytripper.com/daytripper-headquarters
