If you’re an adventurous foodie, you know the truth: the sides matter just as much as the brisket. At Ringo’s, those “little bowls” are a big part of why people keep coming back.
On our plates, you usually pick from five classics: potato salad, beans, fries, jalapeño cream corn, and mac and cheese. These aren’t afterthoughts. They’re built to ride alongside that smoked meat and make every bite hit harder.
Why Ringo’s sides are a big deal in Laredo
You don’t have to drive to Austin or San Antonio for “foodie” sides. Ringo’s has been serving high-quality smoked meats and flavorful sides right here in Laredo since 2016, in a laid-back, family-friendly spot on Hwy 359. Ringo’s BBQ
So when you’re already out running errands or grabbing groceries, turning into the Ringo’s lot is just turning your everyday drive into a mini food adventure.
Now let’s talk about the five sides you really shouldn’t skip.
The 5 Ringo’s sides you can’t skip
1. Jalapeno cream corn: sweet, smoky, and a little dangerous
If you like a little thrill on your plate, start here. Jalapeño cream corn is that perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and just-enough heat.
How we treat it:
- Sweet corn in a rich, creamy base
- Real jalapeño for flavor, not just burn.
- Seasoned so it doesn’t get lost next to brisket or ribs
Take one spoonful of cream corn, one bite of brisket, and you instantly get why Ringo’s sides have their own reputation.
2. Mac and cheese: comfort food with smoke in the background
Mac and cheese is the side you order “for the table” and then low-key guard with your fork.
What you can expect:
- Pasta coated in real, melty cheese
- Rich enough to stand up to smoked beef and sausage
- A slow-cooked flavor that feels like BBQ, not box mac n cheese.
For the adventurous foodie, this is your “anchor side” – something creamy and familiar while you go wild with meats and sauces.
3. Potato salad: the classic that belongs on every BBQ tray
Ringo’s potato salad is all about balance. Not too vinegary, not too gloopy, not too fancy – just that classic Texas BBQ potato salad that works with everything.
Why it hits:
- Chilled and creamy against hot smoked meat
- A little tang to cut through brisket fat.
- Smooth enough to scoop with a fork, sufficient enough to feel homemade
If you’re building a “perfect first-timer plate,” potato salad is almost non-negotiable.
4. Beans: slow, smoky, and built for brisket
You can’t talk Texas BBQ without beans, and at Ringo’s, they eat like a full supporting character, not a background extra.
Picture this:
- Beans simmered low and slow
- A flavor that picks up smoke and seasoning
- Just thick enough to mix with that last bit of sauce on your tray
Pro move: drag a bite of sausage through the beans and sauce together. That’s the kind of bite that makes the quick hop to Ringo’s feel very worth it.
5. Fries: crispiness that resets your taste buds
With all that smoke, sauce, and richness, you need something crisp to reset between bites. That’s where french fries do their job.
What it brings:
- Warm and crispy to go with savory meals
- A little spice to refresh your palate
- Texture that makes every bite feel “complete.”
If you like stacking flavors, throw a forkful of brisket onto a blanket of fries. That taste is a game-changer.
Turn your regular drive into a Ringo’s sides stop.
Here’s the real point: you don’t have to plan a big trip or “go across town” for serious BBQ sides. Ringo’s is planted right along the roads you already drive every week – Hwy 359 by Walmart, a quick swing off Loop 20, or a stop before heading out of town. Ringo’s BBQ
Next time you’re on that route and thinking about lunch or dinner, skip the usual drive-thru. Pull into Ringo’s, grab your favorite smoked meat, and load the tray with potato salad, beans, french fries, jalapeño cream corn, and mac and cheese.
One regular drive. Five can’t-miss sides. That’s an easy win for any adventurous foodie in Laredo.