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The Record · Denver, CO · BBQ

BBQ in Denver, CO, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Editorial picks

Top 4 BBQ in Denver

Top Tier EditorialSourcesWestword5280 Magazine

  1. 1

    Post Oak Barbecue

    Berkeley

    Westword's 2024 Best of Denver Readers' Choice BBQ winner and a 5280 pick — Fort Worth-trained Nick Prince's all-wood-fire Texas trinity of brisket, sausage, and pork ribs.

  2. 2

    Pit Fiend Barbecue

    RiNo

    Westword's standout in the former Owlbear space — live-fire, all-natural wood smoke with USDA Prime Creekstone beef and heritage Duroc pork.

  3. 3

    Smok Barbecue

    RiNo

    Westword and 5280 pick at The Source — chef-driven barbecue with exceptional sides, including elote-inspired creamed corn.

  4. 4

    Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

    Platt Park

    Westword and 5280 pick — a Colorado-proud smokehouse with bison ribs, lamb shoulder, and venison sausage alongside traditional brisket.

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