I had the most deliciously seasoned and moist brisket I've had in possibly the last decade. The brisket nearly melted in my mouth. My husband ordered a rack of ribs and said they were very tender and in his words "f*%cking awesome ". We both ordered our meats with a side of bbq baked beans and Mac and cheese. The sides were a touch on the lighter side, but that didn't detract from how perfectly they tasted alongside the brisket and ribs. My husband and I stopped in after a wedding and we've said we would drive 2 hours from El Paso if we ever get a hankering for some BBQ ribs and brisket again! read more

Out of state and was driving through but wanted good bbq. Was trying for the place next door but they were closed Monday. Thank goodness Brother N Law was open. Small and cozy this place oozes with Vet vibes. Meat was perfect. Chef has the right technique of making a great moist, tasty meats! Brisket was rendered perfectly hint of fat that makes you happy you chose to eat here. Burnt ends, point brisket (gotta love the fat) pulled pork both plate and sandwiches. Fried okra , sweet tea, beans and coleslaw Fresh slice onions , green chilies, pickles. All down the hatch. Yummy and perfect. Salute to the chef and staff for such a great meal. You made this Vet and his family happy. read more

If you are in Cloudcroft a stop at BIL BBQ should be a requirement. The staff here are so kind and happy to answer questions you have. I got a chopped brisket sandwich and a pint of chili. No wait and was ready in about a minute Chopped brisket sandwich ($12); had a good half pound+ of melt in your mouth brisket on a soft bun that was still able to maintain its structure when the tangy sweet bbq sauce poured over it Chili is legit a hearty all meat chili bursting with flavor, mostly meaty with a slight tomato base flavor. A half pint ($5) is perfect for a meal for one or share between two/three people if you each have a sandwich or plate. Very tasty and probably top 3 I've ever had. If you are in the area and want BBQ with no wait you NEED to stop by. I can see why the locals prefer BIL and I'm aligned with them on it as well! read more

Stopped for lunch today, easy parking and easy to find. Walked in and the place had a nice smoke smell with patina walls so I knew it was going to be Legit bbq. Walk up ordering, easy menu and was surprised by the beef Dino ribs on the "by the lb" part of the menu. $24.95 per Lb and with these. A rib bone can weight half a lb so no thanks. Chose the Baby back ribs, "tater" salad and Mac and cheese. The wife had the chopped brisket sandwich. FAST SERVICE and reasonably priced with beef prices higher than ever. It was a beautiful day so we went outside: 74 degrees and full sun. They are dog friendly too. My ribs were thick, flavorful and meaty. Pretty smoky so I don't think they wrap their ribs. Tender to a competition doneness. My favorite temp to date. The potato salad was run of the mill stuff, good but plain. The Mac &Cheese was a saucy type that tasted great and it paired perfect with the fattiness of the brisket. Jalapeños. Diced onions, dill pickle slices all free at a side table. The chopped beef was sauced well, Not too saucy but enough to get a good taste. The bun looked freshly made and the amount of beef was twice what we get in Texas for this sandwich. Good flavor but not the most tender. My only complaints are at the order window and trying to order, there is about a 3-4 inch opening to see the person talking to you. I'm six foot and I could not see her at all unless I bent over. The patio was great but it was not setup yet even though it 30 min past opening and several table were being used. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Wanted a place to have lunch while driving through the mountains. Saw the 2 different BBQ places had almost as good of ratings and since the other one had a line we came here. We were greeted as we entered and told where to go to order. After a very short wait we ordered, chopped brisket for me and pulled pork for her with a side of potato salad to share. Both meats were well cooked and seasoned with tenderness on both. The potato salad was really good. We both enjoyed our sammies and would come back in the future. So you have to ask yourself, is it worth standing in a long line for Q that might be a bit better? Not for me. read more

What an amazing BBQ place in Cloudcroft! The other bigger one is supposed to be good too. But wasn't open. A local had advised to skip the line and go to Brother in laws anyway! Staff was super friendly. Nice small restaurant. The food was the star! I got briske, turkey and sausage. The brisket was good, the turkey very moist and flavorful. The sausage was some of the best I have ever had! Amazing! I didn't do any sides, but they looked amazing A great BBQ joint and restaurant here. read more

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Mad Jack's BBQ was closed so we went to BIL BBQ. Our first time there. Menu and ordering are at a counter. Once you decide what you want, ordering is easy. My wife and I split a chopped brisket sammich. I asked the guy if he would cut it in half for us; he gladly did. The Q was delicious. The cup of provided sauce was excellent. We had an order of fries; they were hot and very good. Also had a half-pint of pinto beans....very good. They also serve sliced brisket and pulled pork. Onions, jalapenos, and pickles are available on a counter for self-serve. I loaded up on the sliced onions and got a few jalapenos. Drinks are self-serve, so I suppose you can have all the soft drinks you want. We had ice water. It's a relatively small place, but we had no problem getting a table for four. Rolls of paper towels are on the table...a good thing. All four of us enjoyed our meal, then headed down the mountain, back to Ruidoso. I highly recommend. read more

Chopped beef and beans great. Very small side portions and the barbecue sauce offered is in small cups and seem to be guarded by the cashier. I will return for pick up of large side of beans to take home. read more

Food , particularly the smoked sausage. It has lots of hard gristle I'm guessing what it was. Sort of grainy. No butter for the corn on the cob but the Mac and Cheese was good just not much of it. Great ice tea! Ambiance was awesome. Very friendly ppl. Pulled Pork was good as well and the Baby Ribs were very tender. Plastic ware was perfect for them. read more

Stopped in passing through Cloud Croft. Pleasantly surprised and throughly enjoyed it. We ordered the marbled brisket, turkey, and jalapeño sausage. Liked it so much we got some to go so we can enjoy it again later. We would recommend giving it a try. read more

Wow. We were in the area and feeling hungry so thought we'd try this out. Just walking in made us start salivating because it smelled delicious. We ordered 3 sliced brisket sandwiches, 1 chopped brisket sandwich, 3 orders of fries, 4 drinks and a pint of smoked beans. Oh my gracious the brisket was so tender and the beans are to die for. Fries were okay - very large orders so we should have only ordered 2. Will return for sure. My only regret is I didn't order a quart of beans to take home. read more

Smells Like a bBQ tastes like a BBQ!! Wow we both had the loaded taters. Delicious. Definitely Idaho taters. Big and delicious. Service was good as well. read more

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We stopped in for lunch today after doing some shopping in town! Walked in and immediately noticed you go to the counter to order. It's a small place with probably 15 tables. We took up two booths with our party of 5. The menu was written on a board above the counter. There are a ton of options including meat plates, turkey legs, and loaded baked potatoes!! Wish I'd have read over it more closely because I missed the fried okra!! Next time!!! My mother in law chose the loaded baked potato with brisket. She said it was FANTASTIC!!! My father in law chose the turkey leg and it was HUGE!!! He said it was the best he's ever had and the man enjoys his turkey legs!!! My husband got a meat tray with brisket, jalapeño sausage, beans, and potato salad! Again, a ton of food that he couldn't finish and he's a 6'6 man who doesn't miss a meal!!! I snagged a bite of his beans and they had a ton of flavor!! My daughter got the mini corn dogs with French fries. The waiter apologized and said it would take about 7 minutes to cook, which was fine! We were in no hurry! She played in the booth while she waited! It came out hot and delicious!!! A mom always has to make sure it's not too hot right!!? I chose the loaded baked potato as well but with turkey!!! It was soooooo good!!!! Tons of Smokey flavor, topped with cheese. The potato was huge, but cooked perfectly!! Great establishment with friendly staff who were polite and checked on us frequently!!! Earned a 5 Star easily from these Texans who know our barbecue!!!!! If you're in the area (or not!!!) make sure you stop in!! You won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Brother N law Bbq - Loaded baked potato with turkey!!! Tons of food!!! Barely made a dent!! - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Amazing food, very good prices. The brisket was moist, delicious. Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Try the key lime pie. It is amazing!! Such a good place. Great interior. Fun decor. Loved it!! read more

Felt like an old town country restaurant atmosphere, in a good way! Owners were very sweet and food was incredible! I would definitely come back here again for that brisket sandwich and ribs. read more

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Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Cloudcroft, NM is Brother N Law BBQ! The restaurant is rustic and really nice! Their smoked brisket was really good and very tender. I ordered their sides if their cole slaw which was okay and their mac n cheese was a bit creamier than how I prefer it. Overall its a good 4 stars! read more

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Great BBQ, Carolina style. We love coming up here and walking into this cozy little place. The people are so friendly and the food is really good. A must visit in Cloudcroft. read more

Finally! A great bbq place in New Mexico! Had the pulled pork plate. The portions are great and the food is even better! I grew up in Georgia and have been missing good bbq. This was the remedy!!! Will definitely be returning soon!! read more

Brother N law Bbq - Pulled pork plate with coleslaw and smoked baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Great bbq in Cloudcroft! Wow the brisket had alot of flavor and it was very tender. The baby back ribs had great flavor. The pulled pork was the best. From the sides, my favorite were the potato salad and the baked beans. We so are glad we stopped by! read more

Brother N law Bbq - Sliced Brisket plate with Mac & cheese and coleslaw. BBQ sauce on the side. - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

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Quantity over quality: No smoke ring on brisket, but plenty of it. Beans, salad....ok, nothing different. Very friendly service, but atmosphere is lacking: no music, copious flies read more

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He was a lone server, RICHARD and he did awesome! We ordered almost one of everything on the menu. He was patient with us as he served pound after pound. Very friendly and so down to earth. There is no room inside for a large party but you can make do. Thank you! I loved all the food! All cuts if meat were moist and flavorful. The potatoe salad was the best!! Cheesy Mac was also perfectly cooked, not mushy and not al dented. The pinto beans were tender and also delicious! I also, have NO complaints about this place. Richard is doing an amazing job here. Thank you from one fellow Texan to another! read more

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Omg didn't feel like waiting in line at the big place and glad we didn't! The staff was attentive and super nice. Walking in you know it's going to be delicious. My wife and I tried the brisket, baby backs, sausage, potato salad and Mac and Cheese. Every bite was full of flavor and just made every BBQ dream come true! Sit out side in the cool mountain air and enjoy an amazing meal. read more

As someone who has seen several good family restaurants change ownership only for the quality to decline steeply, it's refreshing to see the opposite apparently happening here. Don't let the poor reviews from years ago keep you from this hidden gem, during a recent visit we had excellent food and some of the best service I've had at any restaurant in years. Several meat options sold out before we arrived, so we shared a brisket plate. The brisket was flavorful and moist, and my wife really enjoyed the potato salad. The hostess and the owner each stopped by our table to chat and were beyond friendly, sharing stories and asking about us and our dining experience. We also shared an order of the homemade banana pudding, which was incredible. The decor is definitely rustic, but the bathrooms and dining area were clean and we would gladly eat here again! read more

Brother N law Bbq - Brisket plate with Mac and cheese and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

We ALWAYS stop here when in Cloudcoft! The service is like you are part of the family, and the bbq is super tasty. read more

Brother N law Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

I was a little hesitant after I ordered looking at some reviews from the past. I'm not sure what has happened but today the food was amazing. I love barbecue and they killed it. Many thanks to the friendly staff. Can't wait to come again. read more

The pulled pork and chopped brisket sandwichs here were amazing! The owner hand pulled the pork for the sandwich. I love vinegar based cole slaw myself, so I asked him if that's how it's done there, he says no it's light mayo and horseradish. I say no thanks, I'll have the baked beans, which were awesome by the way. So we are eat and he walked up with his slaw and says, will you try it and let me know what you think.it was great. Do your self a favor and eat here. read more

Brother N law Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Excellent...no need to go elsewhere....Lean or fatty brisket...fatty is the most flavorful and finger lickin' sausage. My wife loves the loaded baked potato. read more

Let me say it pains me to write a bad review of a family run joint...but I have to be honest. Second of all, I know BBQ. I'm from Ft. Worth and can eat good bbq on demand and I also spent lots of time eating good bbq with my grandfather at joints all over the state. So with that said, definitely one of the worst bbq places I've been to. Brisket is the king when it comes to TX BBQ and this brisket was dry and did not have a smoke ring - which means it wasn't smoked. On top of that, it was flavorless. Second, the sausage seemed like they were just Eckridge Smoked sausages that were cooked in a cast iron pan for some color. There was no snap to the sausage. And the ribs were a bit tough. Ribs should not be fall off the bone, but they shouldn't be tough. I will say the turkey was good. My biggest issue with this place is that I don't know if they smoke their meat. I know that the other place in town has their smokers going all the time, but never see smokers going here. Which leads me to think their food is done in the oven. Anyway, if you want some truly excellent bbq the other joint in town is truly top notch. read more

Two words. Tur-key. Get the turkey! the most absolute tender, juicy thing of smoked turkey you'll ever have! I was blown away at how amazing the quality was, especially for the amount of flavor that was packed into it! Turkey breast tends to go towards the dryer side of quality, so whatever spell they casted over that pit really made the world of a difference! Ugh I can't get over it! Their smoked sausages were also beyond magical! Soooo so fresh and dang tasty! It was unlike any flavor profile I have honestly ever tasted. It left you feeling super light and barely detected that much grease from it, which is a rare balance to keep it juicy at the same time! I kind of wish I got cuts of brisket rather than their cubed up pieces for their baked potato so that I could of had the full experience. But regardless, my baked potato with the works and BBQed brisket was a party in my mouth! So much flavor bombs! Although the potato itself was a decent size that I should have been able to finish, it was packed so well with brisket and throw in the cheese and sour cream, I hit a wall before fully finishing the potato itself. Rest assured, absolutely no meat was wasted during this meal! Super friendly and professional customer service! Cozy lil dining area with their small fire pit going to warm up the place just right. Definitely will be dreaming of the next trip for more turkey and next time, cuts of brisket! read more

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This adorable little family diner has the BEST bbq, great portions and amazing taste!!! The staff is so sweet and treats you like family, I feel like I got adopted when I walked in. The atmosphere is so homie. This is a must stop!!!! read more

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This is not BBQ. Not sure what it is, but definitely not BBQ. The wife and I both got chopped brisket sandwiches. Absolutely no smoke flavor in the beef. The best part of the meal was the sides which were potato salad and Mac & cheese. I do not recommend this establishment unless you haven't eaten in days and it's the only place open. read more

Sliced brisket was delicious! We enjoyed the sandwich too with a good bun that wasn't just a burger bun. Also recommend the fried okra and the baked beans were yummy with jalapeño flavor but not spicy. Friendly and fast service. read more

The best we have had. Every bite is better than the last. Affordable and the service is great.

Best BBQ ever with the best service- get here early as they sell out of everything. We had Baby Back Rib plate, Smoked Sausage plate. Smoked turkey, sides and dessert. This place knows how to do BBQ!!! read more

Friendly service, great food. We went twice in a three day visit to Cloudcroft. We had the brisket on one trip and the ribs on the other, both tender and flavorful! Generous portions which we split (our usual MO) and it was plenty for us. The baked beans were also a highlight, slightly spicy, and we both enjoyed them (even though my husband doesn't usually like beans, he loved them). We also really liked the Cole Slaw. It also had a cozy rustic ambiance that we loved. Don't miss it! read more

Went to visit another restaurant but a two hour wait. They got us in and out and could not imagine it better anywhere. (Brisket and ribs). We are from Texas where we pride ourself in BBQ but this was probably the BEST I have ever had. Skip the lines enjoy good people, good atmosphere and GREAT FOOD! read more

We had the loaded baked potato. Potato was baked perfectly and a good amount of chopped brisket was on it. We greatly enjoyed it.

Food is incredible and the service is great. We had the brisket and turkey plate and bithe were fantastic. Wish I could give them more stars

We stopped here on Saturday on our way up to Ruidoso. First time here did not disappoint. The food was really good, and the service wonderful. The owner (I believe one of them) was out front and he was so nice. The food was so good I really wanted to go for seconds, but I was full. Turkey sandwich for me and chopped brisket for my husband. The bbq sauce on the side was a nice addition. We did not get any sides, but we will next time. We highly recommend this place. **whispers** (Mad Jack's is not as good. Just sayin'). read more

Totally slept on, short line, friendly staff, delicious food (we got pretty much one of everything and it was all amazing!) if you can't find it it's soon to be renamed Brother n law Bbq since under new ownership! read more

Brother N law Bbq - Forgot to take a picture before we demolished most of it, the plates are huge!!! This is after I've eaten more than half the sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico