The 10 Best BBQ Joints in New Mexico — 2026

We compared all 153 BBQ joints in New Mexico 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 · Bovine & Swine's BBQ CompanyHobbs

(575) 392-2800 Website View listing

#2 · Smokey SensationsLas Cruces BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches

(575) 288-1503 Website View listing

#3 · Nexus Blue SmokehouseAlbuquerque Smokehouse

(505) 445-1545 Website View listing

#4 · Backdraft BarbequeRoswell Texas-style

(575) 444-7146 Website View listing

#5 · Dickey's Barbecue PitFarmington

(505) 501-7094 Website View listing

#6 · Golden PrideAlbuquerque

(505) 242-2181 Website View listing

#7 · J's Var-B-QAlbuquerque

(505) 508-0379 Website View listing

#8 · Jim Bobs BBQLas Cruces BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches

(575) 652-1053 Website View listing

#9 · Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-QLas Cruces

(575) 205-5526 Website View listing

#10 · Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-QSanta Fe Texas-style

(505) 395-4227 Website View listing

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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.