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Who has the BEST BBQ in CO? Are these places on your list?

May 9, 2023, 12:10 PM

Listen, I have traveled the state far and wide trying to find the best BBQ. I’ve looked for the best ribs, for the best hot links, for the best brisket, the best smoked wings, you name it.  My travels have brought me across some amazing flavors and while I dont know if I can pick the BEST BBQ, here’s some of my favorites for specific items.

Best Rib Tips – Jabo’s BBQ on Arapahoe Road  (also some pretty great fries!)

 

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Best Hot links – Brothers BBQ – With several locations around town, I just love how great their hot links are especially paired up with their spicy bbq sauce!  They got that perfect heat and crunch and char.  Their fries are great too.

 

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Best Ribs  – Hickory House in Parker – These arent the meatiest ribs in the world but love their flavor and also would recommend you start with an order of their onion rings!

 

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Best E-Club / App – GQue BBQ – This place has amazing food (also serves up crowds at Empower Field) but the highlight for me is their E-club and app.  When I signed up, I got like 3 items for free right away and just recently got a free Sasquatch sandwich.  They definitely make it worth it to sign up and to download the app!

 

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Honorable Mentions

Georgia Boys BBQ – Great flavors here, nice lil road trip up north past Dacono!

 

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Saucy’s Southern – Wasnt mad at this spot one bit. Great sauces coupled with their meat options.

 

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Burnt Ends BBQ in the DTC – Love a good combo!  All the meats!

 

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Who has the BEST BBQ in CO? Are these places on your list?