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The 5 best spots to score barbecue in Colorado Springs

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Published on May 03, 2019
The 5 best spots to score barbecue in Colorado SpringsPhoto: Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q/Yelp

Looking to sample the best barbecue around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue hot spots in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Rudy's Country Store And Bar-B-Q

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Topping the list is Rudy's Country Store and Barb-B-Q. Located at 315 S. 31st St. in Old Colorado City, the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest rated barbecue spot in Colorado Springs, boasting four stars out of 771 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse And Tavern

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Next up is Northgate's Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, situated at 13021 Bass Pro Drive. With four stars out of 312 reviews on Yelp, the Southern restaurant and breakfast and brunch spot, offering barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Front Range Barbeque

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Another Old Colorado City spot is Front Range Barbeque, located at 2330 W. Colorado Ave. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American and Cajun/Creole spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 468 reviews.

4. Bird Dog BBQ

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Bird Dog BBQ, a traditional American spot that offers barbecue, sandwiches and more in Powers, is another go-to, with four stars out of 210 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5984 Stetson Hills Blvd., Suite 200, in the Marketplace Shopping Center to see for yourself.

5. Mayo's O' Taste and See

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Last but not least, there's Mayo's O' Taste and See, a Southeast Colorado Springs favorite with 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews. Stop by 3219 S. Academy Blvd. to hit up the soul food spot, which offers barbecue and sandwiches, next time the urge strikes.


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