Here's Where To Get The Best Barbecue In Denver
By Rebekah Gonzalez
May 19, 2021
May is National Barbecue Month and though we may be nearing the end, there's still time to get some great BBQ from restaurants in the Denver area.
According to Eater and Denver's very own soul food scholar, Adrian Miller, these are the best restaurants to get delicious tri-tip, ribs, pork, and other meats:
G-Que Barbeque
This local restaurant was listed in Eater's top 10 and also listed as one of Miller's favorite places to eat barbecue in the state. "I just love their smoked wings and their ribs are really good," Miller told 5280. They have locations in Westminster, Lone Tree, and Mile High Stadium.
Smōk Barbecue
Located inside the Source Hotel and Market Hall in RiNo, this establishment offers an eclectic selection of smokehouse flavors. "I like their burnt ends and their smoked jalapeño-cheddar sausage," Miller told 5280. New locations will soon come to Denver and Fort Collins.
Owlbear Barbecue
The food here has consistently been hailed as some of Denver's best when it comes to barbecue. They are located at 2826 Larimer St. Miller told 5280 he usually orders the brisket and pulled pork.
Check out the rest of the barbecue joints on Eater's top 10 list:
- Georgia Boys BBQ
- Wayne's Smoke Shack
- Pepperbelly Barbecue
- Globe Hall
- Ragin' Hog BBQ
- Rolling Smoke BBQ
- Yazoo BBQ Co.
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