Smokin Barrel BBQ

Smokin Barrel BBQ is a Texas-style craft barbecue restaurant that grew out of a food truck and now cooks from a newer space at 2457 S 132nd Street. Its tagline, driven by passion and inspired by Southern hospitality, sums up the approach: smoked meat, served simply. The site does not tell the founders' story in detail.

The restaurant keeps tight hours, open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, and closed Sunday through Tuesday. It also warns that it may close early if it sells out of product, which is common among smokehouses that cook a set amount each day. Arriving at lunch is the safest way to get a full menu.

Meats are sold by the half pound: brisket, pulled pork, sausage links, smoked turkey and pork spare ribs. Plates include one regular side and a drink, and sandwiches come on their own or with chips and a drink. The Texan sandwich stacks brisket and sausage, while the Farm adds pulled pork. Sides include trail beans, potato salad, slaw and brisket chili.

Family meals feed five to six or ten to twelve people, which makes this a practical stop for a group. A catering and bulk page handles larger orders. It is a good fit for travelers who want a plate of brisket without a long sit-down meal, as long as they plan around the Wednesday through Saturday schedule.

What to order

• Brisket by the half pound
• Pork spare ribs
• Smoked sausage links
• The Texan – brisket and sausage sandwich
• The Farm – brisket, pulled pork and sausage
• Trail beans
• Brisket chili
• Family meals (serve 5-6 or 10-12)

View the full menu Opens Smokin Barrel BBQ’s official menu

Good to know

• Closed Sunday through Tuesday
• Can sell out before closing; go earlier in the day
• Catering and bulk orders available
• No dietary labels on the menu; call for allergen questions