The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Colorado — 2026
We compared all 451 BBQ joints in Colorado on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · Dickey's Barbecue PitCastle Rock
#2 · Rolling Smoke BBQ - CentennialCentennial
#3 · Brad's Pit BBQLittleton Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches
#4 · The Reckless RoadhouseDe Beque
#5 · Serious Texas BBQ LovelandLoveland Texas-style
#6 · Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and TavernColorado Springs Smokehouse
#7 · Burnt End BBQ DenverGreenwood Village BrisketPulled porkBBQ chicken
#8 · Smok BarbecueDenver Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches
#9 · Georgia Boys BBQGreeley
#10 · GG'S BBQ & CateringPueblo BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.