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    Caldwell County Mexi-Q

    4.6 (575 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Julio's mac and cheese
    Dominique H.

    I stopped by this spot to try their spin of Mexican bbq. The carnitas taco was really good. I put the Carolina gold bbq sauce on it and it was perfect. I liked that sauce so much that I'd consider going back just to try it on some of their other bbq. I didn't like the brisket birria taco as much because it was way too salty for me. The mac and cheese was also just okay. It had so much sauce that it was too thick and unpleasant to eat. The vibe was good though. They have seating inside and outside. I love that they had the misters running to keep the outdoor seating cool. The staff was also very nice.

    Brisket Tostada!!!!
    Veronica B.

    OK, we've been big fans of Caldwell's BBQ for years and somehow had never made it over to Caldwell's Mexi-Q... big mistake on our part--especially since it combines two of my all-time favorite things...brisket and tacos! Parking was a breeze, and since there were three of us (including one never-full teenager ), we went for the Mexi-Q Platter and added an extra birria taco so everyone could try one. It absolutely lived up to the hype! The surprise standout? The brisket tostada--sooooo flavorful and satisfying on every level! We also loved the sausage link, Mexi-Q twinkies (aka smoked jalapeños stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, then wrapped in bacon ), and honestly, everything we tried was a hit. For sides, we ordered Grandma's Calabacitas (a yummy squash veggie mix), roasted cream elote, and Julio's mac n' cheese (which I skipped, but the guys were big fans). We wrapped up this phenomenal meal with their GF banana pudding (they offer both GF and regular options), and it was seriously scrumptious--such a treat to have a gluten-free dessert that feels just as special! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. They double-checked that everything we ordered (minus the mac n' cheese) was gluten-free, which is always such a relief. It means so much when a place truly understands gluten and can clearly guide you on what's safe. We sat outside and soaked up the beautiful weather--it was the perfect setting for such a fun and tasty meal! An easily awarded and well deserved

    Elote
    Art H.

    2/12/26 Starving during appointment and shopping day. Circled back for a second visit and not a minute too soon. Parking 5/5 Small lot but no problem slipping into a parking spot near the entrance at 4:30 pm. Atmosphere 5/5 Rated based in similar venues, clean but small indoor dining area with high-top seating. We chose outdoor seating because it was a beautiful day. Plenty of seating and only a few families outside. Pleasant experience on the patio today. Service 5/5 Just like our last visit, the kitchen crew are great. Our order taker and restaurant ambassador always does nice job mixing it up with me while taking my order. Kudos! Food 10/5 Not a typo. This is crazy good food. Their Brisket is amazing and consistent and has pushed my former number 1 off their pedestal and has become my new #1. Great job guys! Today we ordered a feast. (1) fatty brisket 1/2 lb with bread. (3) Birria tacos. (6) outlawed bacon wrapped Jalapeños. (1) quart of Elote street corn. Meal for two was so much food we have another meal. Darn it guess I'll take one for the team! $102.96 w/tip. Eat well, eat Mexi-Q my friends- SYOY!

    Indoor seating
    Steve M.

    A- MAZING!!!!! So I'm doing my best not to curse, because I want to truly express how much I F-ING LOVE THIS PLACE! While working in the area of course I hot up my Yelp app...... 2 miles up the road I see this place listed, I click...... and I see a couple reviews from a few of my Yelp friends Derrick & Art. Well, after reading Derrick's review, which is EXCELLENT BTW, I was i may give to go here, then saw Art's endorsement & I was sold! Upon arrival, the parking lot is small, instant anxiety that the place is packed! NOPE.. Just a small lot to park, so food a spot & get here NOW! There's a bunch of Coveted outside seating, clean place, inside is cute & inviting. They jam country too... Approached the counter meet Brian F., this dude rocks! Often I will tell the place I'm visiting that I'm a rookie, must say thanks & ask what I want, not Brian F. he is real friendly. Brian F. said let me grab you a sample Brisket too help you decide... I mentioned i was torn between Brisket & Birria, so Brian F. said "get both! ", he recommends the Birria & Briaket for a 1st timer, I replied, LFG! Give me 2 of each, Brian replied "what about a twinkie? Having grown up during the Twinkie heyday, I was confused & not real interested... Brian F pulled out a Twinkie.... A BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO, stuffed with cream cheese & Brisket! ARE YOU F-ING KIDDING ME!!!!! YES, YES & 5 TIMES YES ON SUNDAYS! The place is delicious, the people are awesome & you would be an A-whole (pc) door not getting here now! I just found a GOTO place when I'm in the area! Thank you Brian F.

    W W.

    The concept of Barbecue with Mexican together is genius! First time and you've hooked me! The BBQ Brisket Tostada stole the show! The Brisket Birria Tacos are money! Enjoyed the Mexi-Q Twinkie - spicy and the brisket with cheese in a bacon wrapped Jalapeño pepper is tasty! Enjoyed the smoked Jalapeño - cheddar sausage as well. Good service with great food. The parking is tight but it's worth the search for a parking spot. Primarily outdoor seating with misting fans to keep it reasonably comfortable. Love it!

    Scarlett M.

    I love Caldwell's bbq, this was my first time trying the Tex mex version. I opted for a burrito, the jalapeño popper, and Mexican corn. I loved that the burrito doesn't have any rice, maximizes the protein. All the food was great. But if I'm being honest I think I prefer the classic bbq food. I'm not a huge Tex mex fan, personally preference. But the quality of this place is top notch. Love the outdoor seating, inside can be squishy.

    Secret menu item
    Ary N.

    Brisket Mac and Cheese- not really on the menu just combined everything myself. Order the brisket with a side of Mac and cheese.

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    Jenna T.

    Service - Excellent. Extremely quick and friendly! Overall Vibe - Small inside but Plenty of outdoor seating! I love the laid back atmosphere with the picnic tables and metal trays for easy cleanup. Brisket Birria - Easily our favorite. Has a lot of flavor and the consume is key. Wish it had a bit more cheese but overall could've just gotten these and been happy. Brisket Taco - Was a bit dry and salty but the flavor was nice and Smokey. Huge piece of meat too. Chili Verde - also a bit dry, wish it had more chili verde sauce. Smoked Carnitas - I wouldn't get both Chili Verde and Smoked Carnitas they were pretty similar tasting with smoked carnitas even dryer. Could use more toppings or salsa for sure. Mac n cheese - fantastic. Gooey and cheesy, full of flavor. Not too thick or watery, great consistency. Elote - shockingly light. Smokey. A little liquidy but overall good! Banana Pudding - delicious, definitely a must try. Very very strong banana flavor so I was wondering if they add additional flavor because I've never had something taste so banana-y but it was delicious! BBQ Sauces - they offer two delicious bbq sauces complimentary. I highly recommend adding those to the more dry items. We do wish they offered some Mexican salsa options instead of just bbq because that would've been great on top of all tacos. Overall I would return and get the Birria tacos with a side of Mac n cheese and banana pudding for desert and be happy! Maybe I should try one of their bbq options instead since that is what they are known for.

    Kat G.

    Came here with a friend for lunch for the first time. Parking is very limited and the inside is pretty small. When you go in you have to loops around the only large table in there so no one actually sits inside because it's a bit awkward. The line goes by pretty quickly. The cashier also cuts and weighs the meat right at the counter. I should have gotten something more mexi q but the El General Patton was calling my name. It was alot of sandwich for $20. I ended up bringing it home and finished it the next day. Love their house BBQ and Golden BBQ sauce. Staff was really friendly and inviting too.

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    Jaquay R.

    I love this place. The bbq Mexican fusion is on point. My first time here, I ordered 1 Birria Tacos, 1 chicken taco, 1 Mexi-q, and half pound of brisket. I fell in love with the presentation and the taste. I especially love a good jalapeno popper so I really enjoyed the Mexi-q. The service was great from the guys cooking and serving. The inside is very quaint, but the outside patio is very open with plenty of seating.

    Mexi-BBQ, roasted creamed elote, Lala's Pinto beans   Chicken burrito, Julio's Mac n' cheese
    JSiN L.

    Small spot with huge flavor's you can't pass this place. Up. Fast and great service with plenty of seating around the corner.

    Mexi BBQ Platter (Jan 2026)
    Angela C.

    What a surprise and delight! This BBQ is legit and I can't recommend it enough. I would say it's on the pricier side but the quality of meat and the amount of food you get equate to the price you pay so it's completely worth it. We got the Mexi BBQ platter and shared it amongst my husband toddler. It comes with: -1/3 lb Brisket -Pulled Pork -Sausage -2 brisket birrira tacos - 2 mexi Q twinkies - 1 Brisket Toastada (I could eat 5 of these EASY) - 2 sides. This easily feed 4-5 people.

    Erika N.

    I came to Caldwell with some friends on a Friday night. The outdoor seating was awesome for when the weathers not too hot. The food was delicious! It's a fusion of Mexican and bbq, can't go wrong. My favorites were the hot link, birria tacos & elote. The brisket was a bit dry imo but everything else was pretty good. A tasty spot and awesome location for checking out the neighborhood & bars after dinner.

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    Is there a drive thru?

    No however at this time there is no line come down we will get you in and out

    Are there misters outside?

    Yes

    Do they have high chairs for kids?

    Yes we do

    Is this mexi a or clay dogs?

    It’s now Mexi-Q. It use to be Clay Dawgs, but was changed about a year ago.

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