The 3 Best Restaurants for Barbecue in Santa Fe

Finding a spot in Santa Fe shouldn't be too difficult when you're craving something smoked. While there are countless excellent barbecue spots across Santa Fe, these near apartments in Santa Fe are guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Cowgirl

Cowgirl BBQ is everything you would expect from a little Southwest restaurant. It is well known for its happy hours with live music and excellent BBQ. The menu features traditional barbecue favorites like ribs, pulled pork, chicken, or sausage. The menu also features tasty vegetarian dishes, burgers, nacho chips and casserole. What’s more, you can sip on well-crafted margaritas, draft beer, and bourbon. Leave room for dessert because the homemade pies are simply out of this world.

Whole Hog Cafe 

The Whole Hog Cafe has received numerous honors for its barbecue, including the Santa Fe Reporter's Best Barbecue in Santa Fe title. The now-famous ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and chicken are on the menu. You can also snag specialties like the loaded baked potato, smoked sausage, and the perennially well-liked Whole Hog Cafe potato salad. Their seven excellent sauces and classic picnic side dishes pair nicely with their famed delicious pecan smoked meats. The restaurant also has a full bar. Guests can enjoy a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails.

Santa Fe BBQ

Santa Fe Barbeque lovingly serves delicious meats to locals in New Mexico and tourists from around the globe. Ribs, chicken, sausage, and brisket are just a few of the Santa Fe BBQ dishes. They create a distinctively New Mexican style barbecue by fusing the regional flavors of this wonderful state with the slow-smoked traditions of the South. The brisket is unquestionably the star of the meal. It packs delicious flavor and slightly crunchy bark, which will keep you coming back for more. There are also a variety of sides, including potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans.

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