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El Paso's 3 best spots to score barbecue on the cheap

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Published on October 14, 2019
El Paso's 3 best spots to score barbecue on the cheapLucy's Restaurant | Photo: David B./Yelp

Craving barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue hot spots in El Paso, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Lucy's Restaurant

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Topping the list is Lucy's Restaurant. Located at 4119 N. Mesa St., the Mexican spot, which offers barbecue and sandwiches, is the highest-rated budget-friendly barbecue spot in El Paso, boasting four stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp. 

The Mexican spot offers tacos, burritos, traditional plates and more. On the menu, look for the fajitas with marinated beef skirt, rib eye steak with Mexican-style rice or the chicken chimichangas.

2. Just Smoke It

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Next up is Just Smoke It, situated at 10101 Montana Ave. With four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue, sandwiches and shaved ice has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

The restaurant specializes in slow cooked meat from chicken and sausage to ribs and brisket. The menu offers several sides including macaroni, potato salad and beans.

3. Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q

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Magoffin's Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q, located at 1700 Myrtle Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 30 reviews. 

The restaurant has been serving the El Paso community since 1958. The menu features burritos, taquitos, plates and sandwiches. Look for sides the sides that include a chili bowl, coleslaw, potato salad and more.


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