Hi guys I just thought I would post this so y'all can beware I went to eat at al's bbq pit with some buddies and I could tell the lady who ran may card didn't quite know what she was doing and a few day after I checked my cc statement and saw three charges. I called them up and just simply ask them about it and they got quite defensive about everything and said she already spoke to me about it(which told me they've been having this issue). They said that I was lying and trying to con them and get with my bank. So I called my bank because they were obviously not going to refund me and they said the charges looked strange and blocked the two out of three charges. I was done with the situation because I got my money returned but shortly received text from the owner saying he expected and apology and started calling me stupid and threatening me. So needless to say I will not be returning. He continued texting me saying I must be one of those who feed off the government and I must do "this" all the time and he told me he wants me to come back up to grant so he can beat my well you know and continued texting me calling me a C word and much more I was flabbergasted at this guys customer service skills. So if you find yourself in grant I wouldn't waste your time by going to al's bbq pit the food was fine but wasn't worth all the drama read more

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This place is legit! Great mom n pop place! We found this charming place on a drive to Guenilla Pass. We came right at lunch and there was a line forming. You can get a single lunch, meats by the pound and sides. The meat, except the pork, is served sans sauce. To me, that is the true test to see how the meat stands on its own. They grill the buns for the sandwiches and will package them separately so it won't be soggy if you take it to go. We got the pulled pork, ribs, coleslaw and potato salad. It's all homemade and the sauce on the side was delicious. The spicy was good, and was tasty on the pork. If you're on 285, stop by and eat at one of the tables they have set up or take it home to share. read more

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Bought jerky and buffalo burgers there. Amazing quality. Today we got more jerky, a yak roast and fudge......nuff said.

Very angry people there. Was riding by, going very slowly mind you, and was accosted by some gentleman just because we were on motorcycles. He accused us of going 70MPH past his place. Some motorcycle may have but it was not us. He was even approaching us with what looked like violence on his mind so we gently pulled away. read more

Most tasteless pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. Just tasted like some questionable meat, devoid of flavor, was boiled in water and thrown on a bun. Plus, the lady working the register is super unfriendly. I'll give a pity star for a good location. read more

This excellent hidden gem serves up some mean food! Stopped in with the family on the way to Boreas Pass near Como to see the changing aspens in September, and had a delightful chat with the owners as they prepared our bison and elk burgers. Third-pounders grilled fresh to your liking (not too rare, Al said, as he doesn't want people blaming him if they get sick) with any or all of the standard fixings. The couple owns a nice little park directly behind the BBQ stand where you can sit in the sun or shade and enjoy your meal at a picnic table - charming little spot. My stomach always seems to be growling a bit whenever I pass through Grant going either way - now there's finally a reason to stop and help the local micro-economy by spending a few bucks. Give Al's Pits a try next time you're headed to the southern mountains - you'll be pleased that you did. read more

Count your change and check your bank statement after you eat here. They tip their selves.

I hate it when people do this, but I really have to. I am rating this a one, but we ended up not eating here. I am giving it one star based on service alone. The owner of this place is awful! Just awful. My husband and I went out of our way to find this place, we walked up and grabbed a menu from this road-side stand. The owner (I assume) and a lady were behind the table and he was making food for a customer, he handed the customer his food and his change, the customer counted the change and said "Excuse me, was it $14 or $24?" the server (owner?) snatched the money from the customers hand and counted it out to him slowly " 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100" set the money on the table and walked away angry. The customer just stood there, and then counted the money again, again he said "uh... was it $14?" the owner guy walked over again and was visibly pissed, snatched the money straight from the customers hand again and said "look, count it! 15, 20, 30, ... oh... I counted wrong" THAT WAS IT! No apology for treating this customer like he was some kind of fool, nothing! I cannot support a place that would treat their customers this way, we looked at each other, and said "nope" and walked away. It was just too much! The customer was so nice about it, I am not sure I could have kept my cool with someone ripping money from my hand and talking to me like I was the idiot in the situation. I would never visit here, too much risk of being treated badly and short changed and then blamed for it. read more

We stopped here for a late lunch on the drive from Breck to Denver. The menu offers a bunch of types of meat sandwiches, burgers and meat plates. These included brisket, pulled pork, chicken, elk, bison, bratwurst, ribs, turkey legs and sides like baked beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob and chips. My husband ordered a brisket sandwich for $8 while I tried the pulled pork (also $8). Most sandwiches were $8 or less and a "hungry man's plate" with a few types of meat and a side was just $10. Our original plan was to share/split sandwiches, however we each inhaled ours so fast that sharing was not gonna happen. My pulled pork was super juicy and not fatty at all. Ditto for the piece of brisket meat that fell out of my husband's sandwich that I was able to taste - perfectly tender and moist. We both loved the bread. It was soft with a slight chew like a very puffy baguette, not crumbly like a burger bun. It was able to wrap around the big pile of meat on both our sandwiches and hold everything in, even though juices were dripping through. Very tasty! Also not a ginormous portion size which was perfect for me (probably not so much for my hungry husband). The only thing that struck us as odd was their lack of homemade sauces. After we were handed our sandwiches in paper baskets, we were told to sauce them up from a bin holding bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's, Famous Dave's and a couple of other BBQ sauce options. While the meat was already flavorful, smokey and delicious as it came, homemade sauces would have upped the ante a bit and we were surprised not to see any. You can also top your sandwiches with onions, jalapenos and pickles. You can also buy your meats by the pound which was a decent bargain at $12-14. There is picnic style seating inside their "park" both uncovered and covered tables. Don't miss the jerky and fudge being sold just down the road! read more

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Stopped by after a hike and am so happy we did - got the brisket which is WONDERFUL! They take credit cards and I'll definitely be going back! read more

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The food was pretty good after a nice hike. Neat little spot on the side of the road. Unfortunately, they decided to tip themselves after we left. Aka my card was charged extra $ that I never agreed to or signed off for. If you come here, ONLY PAY CASH. That or ask them why they charge extra, because we were never told they were going to. read more

very slow service and unsanitary. If your more then 3 or 4 people, I hope you have a lot of time. Our motorcycle group stopped there for lunch, even with the call ahead it took so much time to get all the orders and they food is not worth the wait read more

This is a terrific roadside barbecue! Great sauces, good meats, really good roll, lots of nice condiments. We can really only comment completely about the pulled pork sandwich, which was easily one of the best we've ever had. read more

Best BBQ I have had in a long time!! I got to sample the pulled pork, brisket and the ribs- everything was cooked perfectly! The ribs had that nice pull when you sink your chompers into it and came right off the bone. The brisket alone was fantastic, no sauce needed but they had several sauces avail. I had to get an order to take home when we left on Sunday. They also sell Jerky- ALL kinds!! Al and Liz were super friendly and have a great set up here at the campground! Fishing pond, a creek that runs through the camp site, fire pits, a gazebo with tables and chairs, they had a bar open for our festival too- Can't wait to go back!! a Great camping spot for the whole family~ read more

The BBQ was very bland and dry. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich that they served on a hotdog roll. The sauces were not flavorful either. My sandwich was $8.50 (no sides or drink) which I found very overpriced considering it's just a stand on the side of the word and how poor the food was. read more

Great post-hike affordable food. We had the Hungry Man sampler with a side of potato salad. The rib fell off the bone and melted in your mouth and the potato salad was phenomenal!! The brisket was tender, but the pulled pork was bland (the only thing separating our meal between a 4 and a 5). Make sure to grab some extra sauce as the sandwich is served without sauce. Overall great experience! read more

BBQ - no way! They use sauce you can buy in the grocery store!! Don't waste your time!

The best bbq I have found in Colorado!! The ladies are very nice and great at what they do! When you on the 285 anywhere near grant stop by. Try there exotic sausages of boar, elk, buffalo or even venison. read more

Service here is pleasant enough, despite reviews to the contrary. The problem here is overcooked, mediocre barbeque. The brisket sandwich was passable, though the meat was dry and required dousing with commercial bbq sauce. The roll was tasteless, just a delivery vehicle for the meat. Accompanyments (cole slaw, potato salad, etc,) were all store bought. Worst of all the ribs were cooked to death -- falling apart AND dry, with a crust of cheapy barbeque sauce that had been baked in (probably since last weekend). No need to stop here. read more

Possibly the best BBQ I've had in CO. Over the course of staying the Labor Day weekend there, enjoyed the Beef Brisket, Chicken Sandwich, Ribs Plate, and Turkey Leg....all of which were amazing! Al and his wife Liz are very witty, friendly people - will definitely be returning again. :) read more