Top BBQ Places in New Mexico
You and your family know how to cook outdoors and you’ve been doing it for years. Yet, all too often you end up with underdone drumsticks or charred burger patties. What a waste, right? Why not skip all that and just go to a barbecue place in the New Mexico area?
That rich combination of smoke and sear on charcoal grills definitely got you hooked, didn’t it? So, if you’re craving for anything barbecued, then looking for a place in New Mexico shouldn’t be that hard. I’m sure there’s one near you!
Here is our Top BBQ Places here in New Mexico!
Serious Texas Barbeque
Farmington, NM
Serious Texas knows how to heat up a kitchen with a variety of smoked meats and sausage. They are known for the must-have smoked turkey which pairs nicely with the homemade cranberry habanero salsa, or their award winning pulled pork sandwich with their fruity, fiery cherry-chipotle salsa or their tender beef brisket you can’t help but sink your teeth into, and all of which are smoked to perfection.
Rio Chama
Santa Fe, NM
Rio Chama is a “home away from home” for both locals and visitors alike. Beyond the unassuming entrance on Old Santa Fe Trail, you will find a relaxing atmosphere offering a mix of intimate dining rooms, inviting patios and one of Santa Fe’s most popular bars. Rio Chama is a Santa Fe tradition that features innovative, American cuisine with New Mexican influences, serving the best prime rib, burgers and fondue in town. They combine excellent food, wine and spirits with great hospitality and service, making Rio Chama perfect for any occasion.
Golden Pride
Albuquerque, NM
Golden Pride has been serving the Albuquerque area since 1972 and has the best BBQ, Chicken and Ribs in town. Plus, they have more than 10 different types of breakfast burritos that are served all day and many of your New Mexican food favorites.
Cattle Baron
Las Cruces, NM
At Cattle Baron, they serve only the best steaks, salads and seafood to everyone with guaranteed excellent service.
Joe’s Dining
Santa Fe, NM
Locally sourced, European influenced and utterly delicious American comfort food is what you will expect with Joe’s Dining. They serve locally sustainable food to strengthen everyone’s health, to protect our land and to grow our local economy.
Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Que
Albuquerque, NM
Rudy’s pits are 100% wood fired with oak, a slower burning wood than the mesquite used by others. Along with time and oak, they cook with a dry spice that ensures each plate of Rudy’s Bar-B-Q is perfectly ready for you. Apply some of their famous “Sause” and dinner is served.
Marley’s Central Texas BBQ
Albuquerque, NM
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Las Cruces, NM
Since the very first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store opened back in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee, they have prided themselves on keeping things pretty simple. Whether you’re stopping in for their home style cooking or stopping by to browse their country store, they want everyone to be treated fairly and with respect. They figure if they take care of their guests, well, then, the business will take care of itself.
Santa Fe Grill
Las Cruces, NM
Home-grown in the Mesilla Valley, Santa Fe Grill boasts only New Mexican-grown chile. Maintaining tradition and quality from day one is what distinguishes them and makes them great. It’s the only place in town you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner – fresh hot and fast in a Pic Quik near you. They introduce new, fresh, mouthwatering entrees, desserts and, of course, burritos to keep their competitive edge.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Rio Rancho, NM
So many to choose from so plenty to try, that is what you will expect at Chili’s. Serving sumptuous food and authentic delicacies.