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    Backdraft Barbeque

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Food is delicious and the prices are pretty good for some stuff and quite high for others. They can run out of items, menu is fairly limited, and the last time I got pulled pork there, about 1/4 of it was just fat chunks and not meat. It's nice they offer free refills but they use the smallest cups for sodas, with lots of ice, so you tend to drain them fast. Jalapeno poppers are fantastic

    Brisket nachos
    Clarrisa N.

    As we were passing through, we yelped a good bbq place and this one popped up. We are sure glad it did. With a rustic exterior and big Bar-B-Q pit to prove it, we knew it would be good. Parking is located in a rocky parking lot near the pit where you can say "hi" to Willy, the pit master. Wheelchair access provided by a ramp located on both sides of the entrance. Bar seating is available and as we were waking in, during their down time, we were told to sit anywhere we liked. They have booths as wells as tables. Because we arrived after the rush hours and after a huge call in order, many items on the menu were unavailable. We tried the brisket, ribs, brisket nachos, potato salad (unsweet), jalapeño sausage, and brisket sandwiches. Everything was delicious! We recommend the jalapeño sausage as they run out quickly. Kid menu items are available. They serve a coconut water sweet tea rather than regular sweet tea. Staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. The restaurant was clean.

    Bill M.

    Well Folks, they're back and OMG they are just as good as before. Those ribs...WOW. What a treasure for Roswell. And the service is GREAT! Big kudos to D.J. an awesome waiter.

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    This place was awesome. The food and the service were spectacular! The portions were big. I'm from Texas so BBQ is our thing, this place was amazing! Our group ordered the brisket and rib plate with potato salad and cream corn. We also ordered the brisket sandwich. The meat on the ribs was just coming off! The brisket was super tender and good!! The bbq sauce was on point!! The sides were superb!! Our server DJ was so helpful and came to check on us often. Five out of five stars!! The owner Paul showed us there party room and Bourbon Room!! Everyone there is so nice!!

    Pulled pork sandwich with queso and a side of potato salad
    Amanda M.

    We also had the jalapeno poppers but ate those as soon as they hit the table so we didn't get a picture of those! They were INCREDIBLE!! They had a light smoked flavor and I swear I could have eaten a dozen of them! The potato salad is served ice cold and super fresh - all the ingredients were crunchy - you know some places it's all mush.... The sandwich was delicious - the meat had the perfect amount of smoke and sauce and the cheese was delicious! The bread had a touch of sweet and was toasted just right. The ribs literally were falling off the bone. We couldn't finish our food but we got an order of cherry cobbler for dessert and are taking that to go. Can't wait to come back!

    Brisket, ribs, chicken and Mac n cheese
    Jessica O.

    I am wondering if l came on an off day because no one was there. I ordered the sampler and requested ribs, brisket, chicken and Mac n cheese. The food came out very shortly after ordering. The brisket was lukewarm and tough. I tried to use my fork to cut it, but honestly, I could've used a knife. The chicken was dry and the ribs were just okay. The Mac n cheese was good but was also lukewarm. The decor is really nice with Smokey the Bear in one corner, a selfie Photo Booth and fire house memorabilia. The service was also very good It is unfortunate the food was just okay so I will most likely not return if visiting Roswell in the future

    Housemade Sauce
    John D.

    Haven't Got a Q Backdraft BBQ caught our attention while looking for places to eat in Roswell, as they had a stellar 4.5* average with nearly 100** reviews (which is a lot for this part of the country) and the fact that they were featured on Man vs Food (S9:E7) didn't hurt, either. The brainchild of a former Roswell firefighter, this firefighter- themed restaurant went from humble beginnings as a food truck into this brick-and-mortar location that owned during the pandemic no less. Featuring smoked Central Texas-style Q and ample alcohol, visiting this place seemed like a no-brainer. The Good: *Easy parking in a dirt lot across the street *Interesting vibe and décor in this former train station. *Lots of beers on tap from macrobrews (e.g., Ccors, Buttwiper, etc.), as well as local microbrews, and even craft cider. *Waitress/hostess was really nice and tried very hard but seemed overwhelmed trying to keep up with all the tables she was handling. *Slaw was very KFC-like, which is a good thing in my book. *Jalapeño-Cheese Sausage was by-far the best meat on the menu, as it delivered exactly as promised. *Corn w/ Cream Cheese & Green Chile was a bit of a gloopy mess, but the flavor and texture was surprisingly very moreish as we couldn't stop eating it. The Meh: *Jalapeño Poppers (aka Wolf Turds) had a* good flavor, but the presentation, uh, was somewhat lacking. Instead of tightly coiled cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapeños, we got exploded peppers that were difficult to eat, and the rubbery bacon didn't help the situation either. *Baked beans were also good, but if they weren't slightly gussied up Bush's® then I'll eat my hat. *Smoked chicken was dry, which is fairly SOP for most Q places, if I'm being honest. *Brisket was passable in flavor, but again, the presentation left much to be desired, as it appears like someone just grabbed a pile of meat with their hands and just dumped it on the plate. No nice and neat slices of meat displaying a gorgeous cross-section, but a pile of sinewy, fatty beef that was chewy and didn't have a great mouthfeel. The Ugly: *This gives me no pleasure, but I'm just going to say it: the ribs were just straight-up gross. Undercooked, tough, and just no flavor. I could go on, but I'm gonna stop there because that's pretty much all you need to hear. *The area the restaurant is located in is, um, highly suspicious to put it kindly. We passed up quite a few crackheads and other Local Outdoor Enthusiasts™ as we navigated this seemingly abandoned part of town. Word to the wise: don't leave any valuables in your car and make sure you lock it up. TLDR: I was very disappointed in our visit as we had really high hopes based on the solid reviews and photos we'd seen earlier. Maybe it was just an off-day for them, but I won't be back to find out. **There's actually two separate Yelp sites that I'm trying to get Yelp to merge, but this is the site that's actually claimed by the owners of Backdraft.

    Britt C.

    Of course we had to come here, any time we see a business owned by a first responder we are in. In the car I looked at menu and knew I wanted Mac and cheese and jalapeño poppers. I saw plenty of things the guys would like. When we arrived the place was pretty empty and they said to sit wherever. When they brought the menu the first thing they said is we are out of Mac and cheese and jalapeño poppers. Well there went my dinner. So the guys decided what they wanted pretty quick and I was still struggling. Eventually I decided on half pound of brisket and beans. When the food arrived I moved the brisket around and it was mostly fat. I can't eat that so I didn't eat anything and asked if they could just take it off the ticket. The server was nice and offered a leaner cut of brisket. I didn't know I had to specify no fat. The place is decorated great and we loved the tin ceiling.

    Brisket nachos
    Wendy T.

    Cool location and a very industrial look. The service provided by Bobbie was quick and friendly. Who could resist trying the brisket nachos? Mmmm. Good thing we shared the 1/2 rack, and have a fridge at the hotel for leftovers. The coleslaw was yummy, and had raisins! A bit creamier than I prefer, but not necessarily a bad thing for some. Added a few picks iof the building across the street where you park.

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    Awesome bar, great BBQ, wonderful service. Definitely a cool, unique spot. Best bar I've seen in town and best bbq I've had in a while.

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    Had absolutely no food, we were forced to eat their leftovers. Service was slow! NEVER COMING BACK

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    Great BBQ and the corn is so good try it yourself. Spicy but not to hot. And they overload the food. The Beer is cold. Love the atmosphere!!

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