Make sure when you search for this place on the internet, you get the name right. Nexus Blue…read moreSmokehouse. Why? Because it is really great and is easily confused with a few other places with similar names. A group of the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group went here (again) and (again) thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food, the prompt service, and an interior that made us want to stay even longer. We keep coming back because we like this place and think you will too. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see our report. https://youtu.be/jMK5zdrhBQU?si=cTq6wrq0s-prRbpu

It was a bit off the game today. Mostly due to being short staffed. Lots of tables needed busing…read morebut slow going for all the patrons and a large team dining in the back. I really like the bbq here but I'd need to know that things were improving before a return visit. Portions of burnt ends were light and didn't get the side salad nor a receipt. Will visit the frontage location as it's consistent with everything next time. Chicken and waffles here we come.

Dee licious best brisket ever! Yummy. Nice service too! Gourmet slaw and good green Chile rice.read more

Tried Duke's City BBQ while passing through Albuquerque and came away feeling a bit mixed. The food…read morewas prepared well and the portions were fair, but overall it just lacked the flavor I was hoping for from a BBQ spot. The meat was tender enough, but the seasoning and smoke profile seemed pretty mild, leaving the dishes tasting a little flat. The service was friendly and the restaurant was clean, which made for a pleasant visit. There wasn't anything particularly wrong with the meal, but nothing really stood out either. I found myself reaching for sauce to add some of the flavor I felt was missing. Overall, it was an average BBQ experience. If you're in the area, it may be worth trying for yourself since tastes vary, but for me it didn't quite live up to the bold flavors I typically look for in good barbecue.

I always get asked, because my name is Rudy, if I own Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q. I wish! The…read morefood is delicious. We got the "box" for my mom's Birthday party. We got everything we needed including a checkered table cloth! Rudy's is fantastic!

I was curious about checking this place out. I ordered the meat and egg baked potato. It was…read moredelicious. The meat was flavorful and tender. The pie was very good and unique. The service was good. The ambience is spacious and has a very rustic feel.

Best sit down bbq place in town. Tons of food for your money. Customer service is point on . Keep…read moredoing what you are doing !

Whole hog is an underrated bbq joint in NE albuquerque. They have plenty of seating indoors and…read moreoutdoors. They specialize in offering a variety of bbq sauces (#s1-6), but their Vocano sauce is great!

I appreciated that they don't slice their brisket too thin. It really helps keeping the meat tender…read moreand juicy. The texture was excellent, though the brisket itself was slightly cooler than I would have preferred. It may have been because how cold it was inside the restaurant that day. The sausages were a highlight for me. They were flavorful. If you prefer your meat more lightly seasoned, you might find it a bit salty, but I personally enjoyed the bold flavor. Their homemade bread was soft with a subtle sweetness, but it just wasn't as fresh as I had expected. I would probably stick with the complimentary bread on my next visit. I would definitely recommend the baked potato. I wouldn't recommend the fries or the beans.

I'm recovering from Covid and my taste buds are a little messed up so take my review at face value…read more This was a take out order of the three meat combo with brisket, beef and pork ribs. These came with beans, slaw and potato salad. The ribs are Texas style so no sauce. They don't include sauce so you need to order that as a side. The brisket was good, the ribs were well cooked but bland. The sides were good. It's well priced around 30 dollars. I had the bread pudding for dessert and that was good. I'm glad I tried this as takeout, I don't know if it's worth the drive.

Wow! What a great food truck with awesome BBQ! I got the…read morefrito pie which was amazing and delicious! Plenty of food for the price! Meat was tender, flavorful and beans were good and the bbq sauce and toppings put a different and unique taste that was perfect! Service was quick and they were all very friendly! Will definitely get other food to try if I come across the food truck again. They need to be put on the map as good BBQ!

My "Martin Special" was a bowl of homemade mac and cheese with pulled pork, green Chile and green…read moreonions and was AWESOME. My lunch mate's "Smatch'd Burger" with smashed brisket burger was well praised as well! Another great meal here!

If you can catch them when they have pork belly burnt ends, you won't be disappointed. Best BBQ…read moredish I have had since leaving the Deep South. Amazing.

By far the best bbq in town! Mac n' cheese to live for and the Smokey beans are heavenly!read more

Went here for lunch recently. I wanted a bbq turkey sandwich but they were sold out and making more…read moreso I went with a pulled pork sandwich. I got coleslaw and hatch chili mac and cheese and everything was great! We also got a side of the bbq beans and they were delicious. The buns on the sandwiches were soft and flavorful and so was the bbq sauce on the table. I'm looking forward to trying some of that smoked turkey!

I love supporting local and this is a great hidden gem. I…read morewas in the area, and was hungry and this place caught my eye. First thing I noticed was a lovely perfume of smoker. The service was quick and friendly and we sat down in the family style table and dug in. I had the pulled pork with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Hubby had the same, except he had the brisket. The pulled pork got the at the table sauce treatment and the potato roll is a good foil for lightly smoked pork. The brisket was wonderful and full of flavor. The coleslaw was tangy and fresh, the Mac and cheese creamy and flavorful. This is not one of the big chains, it's a small local operation, so let's keep them going and keep a good bbq smoking!

Note: Nomad BBQ is no longer at the Rio Grande Blvd sticks 'n bricks location if you, like me…read morebefore an extended road trip, last dealt with him there. Theo's operating in food truck mode only now. He mentioned being at the yellow & blue HappyDaze Cannabis building across from the Maverik gas station on Jefferson St NE at junction of I-25 and Jefferson. I'm unsure of what days & hours. Give him a call to get the "who, what, when, where, why, & how" for his location on any given day. However, I must say that Nomad BBQ is still providing *excellent* Texas style BBQ of exceptional tastiness at very economical prices, given the high quality of the food. If you see their truck anywhere around town, stop in, chow down, and smile ... smile ... smile ... at all the wondrous gustatorial nirvana you've just indulged in. Hands down, killer good BBQ! Everything I said in my previous review still stands. Of special note, besides the extremely good food, is the gregarious, outgoing, and hyper friendly personality that positively shines out of Mr Theo. One of the most convivial food vendors in town. Period!

Yummy and tasty food from a small family business worthy of ABQ's local support. Theo the owner…read moredoes the bbq/smoking of the meat himself. You can tell he is passionate and love sharing his bbq with his customer. His signature meat? He mentioned the pulled pork meat and the brisket! The side worthy of trying (although Theo himself doesn't like coleslaw himself? The pineapple coleslaw...based on my brief discussion with another local customer I met onsite! I personally found that the price/value for the amount and quality of food Nomad's bbq provides is well worth it. I had a pulled pork sandwich (plus a bit of brisket and the 2 sides that I couldn't resist trying to save for my next meal) and thought the meat was smokey, jiving and so scrumptious...and this is coming from someone who normally doesn't eat so much meat like myself! Overall, I really like that Theo seems passionate about making the food that he serves. Plus, it doesn't hurt that this bbq type of food tastes so good..and is so rare to find ABQ, too.