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5 top spots for barbecue in El Paso

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Published on June 19, 2019
5 top spots for barbecue in El PasoPhoto: 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 outlets in El Paso, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Desert Oak Barbecue

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Topping the list is Desert Oak Barbecue. Located at 1320 N. Zaragoza, Suite 105, in East Side, the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest-rated barbecue spot in El Paso, boasting 4.5 stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp. The eatery specializes in Texas barbecue. 

2. Rudy's "Country Store" And Bar-b-q

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Next up is Lower Valley's Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, situated at 7970 Gateway Blvd. East With four stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue has proved to be a local favorite. On the menu you'll find brisket, turkey and pork loin. 

3. Rib Hut

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Rib Hut, located at 2612 N. Mesa St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 131 reviews. Menu items include sausage bites, chicken salad and fried catfish. 

4. Texas Roadhouse

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Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse and traditional American spot that offers barbecue and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 77 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5010 N. Desert Blvd. to see for yourself. On the menu you'll find pulled pork, country-fried sirloin and beef tips. 

5. Lucy's Restaurant

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Check out Lucy's Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 78 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot, which offers barbecue and sandwiches, at 4119 N. Mesa St. Menu items include tacos al carbon, barbacoa burritos and carnitas. 


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