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Denver's 3 top spots for affordable barbecue

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Published on April 07, 2020
Denver's 3 top spots for affordable barbecueYazoo BBQ Company. | Photo: Skylar G./Yelp

Got a hankering for barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue spots in Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Yazoo BBQ Company

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Topping the list is Yazoo BBQ Company. Located at 2150 Broadway in Five Points, the restaurant and bar is the highest-rated cheap barbecue spot in Denver, boasting four stars out of 410 reviews on Yelp.

"Great Memphis-style barbecue (dry rubs) and catering," states the business's Yelp profile. You'll find chicken wings, pork ribs, hot links and brisket on the menu, as well as Southern sides like potato salad, smoked barbecue beans and creamy coleslaw.

2. Hong Kong Barbecue

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Next up is Athmar Park's Hong Kong Barbecue, situated at 1048 S. Federal Blvd. With four stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp, the Cantonese spot, which offers barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

Aside from Cantonese barbecue, look for noodle soups, rice platters and chow mein on the menu. 

3. The Colorado Pig Rig

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Clayton's The Colorado Pig Rig, located at 3600 E. 40th Ave., Suite 16, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly food truck 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.

The menu features Kansas City-style barbecue sandwiches, international tacos and fried snacks like beer battered white cheddar cheese curds and tater tots. Catering services are also available. 


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