Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in El Paso, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in El Paso using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#28. Wing Daddy's Sauce House
- Rating: 1.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 700 N Zaragoza Rd AA El Paso, TX 79907
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Salad, Barbecue
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#27. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11865 Gateway W Blvd El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#26. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3180 Joe Battle Blvd El Paso, TX 79938
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)
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#25. Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 145 E Sunset Rd Ste C-400 El Paso, TX 79922
- Categories: Bars, Hot Dogs, Barbecue
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#24. Smokey's Pit Stop and Saloon
- Rating: 2.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9100 Viscount Blvd El Paso, TX 79925
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#23. Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 8414 N Loop Dr El Paso, TX 79907
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Seafood
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#22. Famous Dave's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 12704 1/2 Montana Ave El Paso, TX 79938
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, American (Traditional)
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#21. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1360 George Dieter Dr El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, American (Traditional)
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#20. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1513 N Zaragoza Rd Ste C El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#19. The State Line
- Rating: 3.5/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Sunland Park Dr El Paso, TX 79922
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Delivery Services, Caterers
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#18. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1135 Airway Blvd El Paso, TX 79925
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Comfort Food
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#17. Rib Hut
- Rating: 3.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12302 Montana Ave Ste 901-903 El Paso, TX 79938
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar
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#16. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7501 N Mesa St El Paso, TX 79912
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Comfort Food
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#15. Great American Steakburger
- Rating: 3.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2220 N Yarbrough Dr El Paso, TX 79925
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#14. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10729 Gateway Blvd W El Paso, TX 79935
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#13. Rib Hut
- Rating: 4.0/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2612 N Mesa St El Paso, TX 79902
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#12. Great American Steakburger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 S Mesa Hills Dr El Paso, TX 79912
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#11. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5010 N Desert Blvd El Paso, TX 79912
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#10. Lucy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4119 N Mesa St El Paso, TX 79902
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#9. Off The Grill Food Truck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: El Paso, TX 79835
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#8. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 S Desert Blvd El Paso, TX 79912
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Tonys The Pit bar b q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 Myrtle Ave El Paso, TX 79901
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#6. Johnny's Pit Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4768 Doniphan Dr El Paso, TX 79922
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Skinny's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1320 N Zaragoza Rd Ste 105 El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Desert Oak Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11411 Gateway Blvd W El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Da Real Aloha BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 12210 Montwood Dr Ste 109 El Paso, TX 79936
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#2. Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10150 Montana Ave El Paso, TX 79925
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Hallelujah! BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 130 A North Cotton St El Paso, TX 79901
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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