3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in El Paso, TX

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in El Paso, Texas. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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STATE LINE

1222 Sunland Park Drive,
El Paso, TX 79922 Directions

Since 1977

Specialty:

County Line Sausage Pork Ribs Smoked Chicken Peppered Turkey Breast Famous Homemade Bread Lean Brisket Marbled Nd Cut Brisket Sauteed Mushrooms St. Louis Pork Ribs Chips & Queso Beef Ribs Big Daddy Beef Ribs Grilled Wings Meat Combo Meat Smokehouse Combo Chicken Rib King Combo The Cadillac All You Can Stand Grilled Mixed Vegetable Kabobs Grilled Chicken Breast Ribeye Grilled Salmon Homemade Peach Cobbler Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream Blue Bell Ice Cream Kahlua Chocolate Chip Brownie Mom's Homemade Bread Pudding Cheesecake Milk Shakes Coke Or IBC Root Beer Float Turkey Plate Mixed Plate

"State Line is known for their delicious BBQ and friendly atmosphere. This is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors and has won many awards. State Line is a great place for all kinds of events, whether it’s a casual meal with family or a formal business meeting. They serve high-quality smoked barbecue like ribs, brisket, sausage, and chicken, along with classic sides like coleslaw, potato salad, and beans. You will enjoy relaxed table service with tablecloths and a full bar. They also try their best to meet gluten-free needs. There is a private party room for groups of any size, and they’re open every day of the week. Gift cards are available for your loved ones. They also serve happy hour food and great cocktails. You can find State Line in San Antonio, Austin, and Albuquerque.

2026 Update: State Line also features happy-hour food, a private dining room, and great cocktails. Free Wi-Fi is also available."

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Price:

Appetizers
12 Lb. Of Sausage $8.99
Famous Homemade Bread Half $4.79
Famous Homemade Bread Full $7.99
SautéEd Mushrooms $7.99
Chips & Queso $11.99
Add Brisket $3.49
Grilled Wings (12 Jumbo Wings) $16.99
Smokehouse Specialties
County Line Sausage $17.99
Pork Ribs $14.99
Smoked Chicken $18.99
Peppered Turkey Breast $22.99
Lean Brisket $25.99
Marbled 2nd Cut Brisket $25.99
St. Louis Pork Ribs Half Rack $20.99
St. Louis Pork Ribs Full Rack $31.99
Beef Ribs (12 Rack) $26.99
Big Daddy Beef Ribs (Full Rack) $49.99
Combos
2 Meat Combo $20.99
3 Meat Combo $23.99
5 Meat Smokehouse Combo Chicken $31.99
5 Meat Smokehouse Combo Beef Rib $38.99
Rib King Combo $39.99
The Grill
Grilled Mixed Vegetable Kabobs $15.99
Grilled Chicken Breast $21.99
Grilled Salmon $24.99
Ribeye (16oz) $44.99

Contact:

(915) 581-3371

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri: 11:30am - 12am
Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Sun: 11:30am - 8pm

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RUDY'S "COUNTRY STORE" AND BAR-B-Q

6401 South Desert Boulevard,
El Paso, TX 79912 Directions

Since 1989

Specialty:

Regular Sausage Link Jalapeño Sausage Link Baby Back Ribs Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link Brisket Sandwich Spicy Chop Sandwich Turkey Sandwich Pork Loin Sandwich Sausage Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich 2 Meat Sandwich Rudy’s Beans Cream Corn New Potatoes Green Chile Stew Corn on the Cob Three Bean Salad Potato Salad Cole Slaw Jumbo Smoked Potato Jumbo Smoked Potato with Meat Jumbo Smoked Potato with 2 Meats Banana Pudding Chocolate Pudding Peach Cobbler Rice Krispie Treat Two Item Breakfast Taco Three Item Breakfast Taco Four Item Breakfast Taco Five Item Breakfast Taco Breakfast Bowl Sausage Wrap

"Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q serves food cafeteria-style at indoor picnic tables. They are known for slow-cooking their BBQ over a low oak-wood fire, using top-quality ingredients and great cooking methods. Their team works hard to impress every customer. Each plate is seasoned with a special dry spice, and you can enjoy creamy cakes for dessert. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and group meals every day of the week. You can find Rudy’s in Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Scottsdale, and Tucson. They also offer E-Gift Cards. Group meals and outdoor seating are also available for your convenience. They provide plenty of parking options.

2026 Update: Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q also features high chairs, a kids' menu, and quick bites. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payment methods."

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Price:

Meat
Brisket (½ Lb) $13.99
Brisket, Moist (½ Lb) $16.49
Spicy Chop (½ Lb) $10.99
Regular Sausage Link $9.99
JalapeñO Sausage Link $9.99
Baby Back Ribs (½ Lb) $10.99
Pork Ribs (½ Lb) $9.99
Pork Loin (½ Lb) $9.99
Pulled Pork (½ Lb) $9.99
Half Chicken $9.99
Turkey Breast (½ Lb) $12.49
Prime Rib (½ Lb) $16.49
JalapeñO Cheddar Sausage Link $9.99
Sandwiches
Brisket $9.99
Spicy Chop $8.99
Turkey $8.99
Pork Loin $8.99
Sausage $8.99
Pulled Pork $8.99
2 Meat Sandwich $12.49
Desserts
Banana Pudding $3.99
Chocolate Pudding $3.99
Peach Cobbler $3.99
Rice Krispie Treat $2.99
Breakfast Tacos
Two Item Breakfast Taco $2.99
Three Item Breakfast Taco $3.49
Four Item Breakfast Taco $3.99
Five Item Breakfast Taco $4.49
Breakfast Bowl $4.49
Sausage Wrap $4.49

Contact:

(915) 587-8397

Mon-Thu & Sun: 7am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 7am - 10:30pm

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE EL PASO

1360 George Dieter Drive,
El Paso, TX 79936 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich The Manhandler Sandwich Cajun Chicken Sandwich Dave's Favorite Burger Ultimate Burger Devil's Spit Burger Hickory Chicken Sandwich Jacked-N-Stacked Burger Stackhouse Sandwich Dave's Award-Winning Bread Pudding Peach Cobbler Hot Fudge Brownie Down Home Banana Pudding Corn Bread Muffin Meat By The Pound Whole Chickens Quart Sides Pint Sides Corn Bread Muffins Sauce Bottles Seasonings And Rubs Lunch Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich Lunch Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad Tea & Lemonade Aguas Frescas Bottled Soda Kids Cheeseburger Kids Burger Kids Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips

"Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que El Paso offers wood-smoked meats and sides in an American West-themed environment. The restaurant's Pitmaster, "Famous" Dave Anderson, has traveled across the country and won numerous BBQ awards. With over 700 awards to his name, Dave Anderson is now considered an authority in the BBQ world. They source the highest quality meats and trim them as if preparing for a competition. Their Pitmasters get the hickory logs smoldering around 4 a.m., hand-rub the meats with fresh spices and slow-cook them to perfection. At Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que El Paso, you can enjoy authentic, pit-smoked BBQ with homemade sides and desserts. They also offer a variety of gift cards for birthdays, holidays, thank-you gestures, or just-because occasions. Come and enjoy a relaxing time with family and friends.

2026 Update: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que El Paso is committed to offering various facilities, including a wheelchair-accessible car park, free Wi-Fi, LGBTQ+friendly, and spacious Free parking lot for added convenience."

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Price:

Appetizers
Signature Sampler Platter $26.00
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers Appetizer $9.00
Southside Rib Tips Appetizer $12.00
Burnt Ends Appetizer $14.00
Cheese Curds Appetizer $10.00
Fried Pickles Appetizer $9.00
BBQ Nachos Appetizer $13.00
Texas Twinkies $13.00
Salads & More
Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad $14.00
Cedar Plank Salmon $19.00
BBQ Stuffed Baked Potato $12.00
Fresh Garden Side Salad $4.50
Caesar Side Salad $4.50
Chicken Caesar Salad $14.00
Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich $12.00
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich $13.00
Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich $15.00
The Manhandler Sandwich $14.00
Cajun Chicken Sandwich $14.00
Dave's Favorite Burger $14.00
Ultimate Burger $15.00
Devil's Spit Burger $14.00
Hickory Chicken Sandwich $14.00
Jacked-N-Stacked Burger $14.00
Stackhouse Sandwich $17.00

Discount:

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Contact:

(915) 849-8400 (915) 449-7427

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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