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    4.3 (7 reviews)

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    2 years ago

    If you pass through Portales on a Friday or Saturday eat here after 11 and before they sell out! Great ribs!

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    1 year ago

    The brisket was tough, there was no dressing on the slaw and the beans were soured!!!! $40 waisted!!! I won't return!!

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    4 years ago

    Best BBQ in town Outside dining or carry out only. Good deserts.as well. catering as well.

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    7 years ago

    I absolutely love the barbecue here it's great eating. And the whole point in my going there is the food and the nice people there too.

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    6 years ago

    Great quality food, friendly staff and an interesting atmosphere, cash and card accepted, good pricing! Will be going back

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    AJ's Wings

    AJ's Wings

    4.1
    (39 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Genuinely worst food service i've ever experienced…read more walked in and ALL the tables were covered in the previous customers food, we had to ask to have a table cleaned so we could have somewhere to sit we waited 30 minutes before we just ended up asking for a refund and we still didn't have our food then. We saw two customers together and one separate walk in 5 minutes before we left and they ordered and got their appetizer five minutes later. We asked why they got their food before us and they claimed it was their appetizer- mind you we also ordered an appetizer and that shit sure as hell did not come out five minutes after we sat down, actually it came out never! also those 3 customers actually had to move the plates/food/dirty napkins/and cups off another table to another because there was still nowhere to sit for new customers. also they claimed they were so behind on orders when we watched everyone finish and leave 15 minutes in and then there was only me and my boyfriend and then 10 minutes later was the 3 other customers. genuinely can not say anything about the food's flavor but if you're waiting that long and sitting in a nasty ass environment it better be the best fucking wings i could ever taste

    some of THE best wings i've had in a while. Wings have great flavor and fries are well seasoned…read more Got 2 milkshakes and they were very well made aswell. Floors are a little sticky due to the primer on them.

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    Jettfire Barbeque

    Jettfire Barbeque

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    35.1 mi

    The best, most tender, succulent barbecue I've had anywhere! The dark meat chicken quarter was…read moreexquisite and so smoky and flavorful. The chopped beef sandwich was sensational with underlying seasoning that gave it more depth of flavor than most barbecue I've had. I look for Jetfire food truck everywhere I go where there are food trucks!

    It was late in the afternoon so I wasn't sure if there would be any food trucks we liked next to…read morethe Clovis library, but I was certain that neither Lee nor I felt like cooking this evening. There were only three: one with Asian food with all its fresh bean sprouts and green onions and crispy fried rice, one with super crispy fried chicken, and the barbecue truck, Jetfire. The owner (I guessed) was out front, talking to another guy. I asked if they were open and if they had anything that a couple of old folks who couldn't chew "too good" could eat, maybe some brisket so fatty it would melt in your mouth. He kind of shook his head and then said, "I could chop some brisket up nice and soft and put it on a plate with two sides or a sandwich or just some meat by the pound?" Long story slightly shorter, he disappeared into the Jetfire truck and emerged a few minutes later with 2 chopped beef sandwiches, 2 sides of beans, 1 side of mac-n-cheese and a side of potato salad. We took it home and began eating some of the finest barbecue I've tasted in a very long time -- maybe sometime in the 30 years or so I lived in Austin, TX, and it wasn't just the chopped brisket -- each dish was a treat unto itself! The beef had bits of charred fat concentrated with the smoke and maybe worcestershire and horseradish? I don't know, but it was delectable! The bun was perfectly toasted on the grill in butter or maybe beef fat. The potato salad was the perfect combination, IMO, of vinegary, mustardy and mayonnaisey and the mac-n-cheese was the perfect texture of soft but not soggy with a lighter, a little sweeter sauce and chunks of Velveeta in it to give you an occasional burst of cheesy flavor. I think the folks running this truck have a secret ingredient that gives everything a depth and complexity you don't find just anywhere. This has become my go-to barbecue in the area and I recommend it to any BBQ lover. Plus the gentleman who rustled up this food for us was a damn nice guy! The plates were 10 bucks a piece-- well, worth the price, but one plate with one extra side would have been more than enough for the two of us who have fairly light appetites. (We will enjoy leftovers tomorrow!) Thank you, Jetfire!

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    Famous loaded spud, with smoke brisket and sausage, with two sides.
    Famous loaded spud, with smoke brisket and sausage, with two sides.
    Mouthwatering full rack ribs.

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    Mouthwatering full rack ribs.
    Bokka

    Bokka

    4.7
    (110 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$

    As I was driving from Austin to Salt Lake, I stumbled upon this cozy family-owned korean joint!…read more The Dolsot Bibimbap was hot, fresh (VERY crunchy vegetables), and delicious. The sauce provided made took whole meal to another level. Service was fantastic! The food was out very hot and very quickly, with the vegetables cooked perfectly. Owners were very lenient with some modifications to orders.

    Bokka presents Korean cuisine in the flat dusty plains of Clovis, NM…read more My daughters were presented a handful of restaurants that we had never been to, and they went with Korean - "but we want to take it back to the motel." "Yeah, Mom." So I took to the DoorDash app for takeout. When we arrived, right away I noticed how small the front parking lot was. There are a few more spaces on the back side. Also, I drove by this place three times earlier in the day and I didn't realize this was a gem of a restaurant. The dine-in area was minimally decorated. It also was on the small side, but right away I was warmly greeted by a smiling older gentleman who clarified that I was welcome to sit down while I waited just a couple more minutes. The food was all so delicious. I did not order enough steamed dumplings ($6.50 for 6 pieces). Quickly I was reprimanded by both of my girls for this. But then I was quickly redeemed for sharing a few bites of my medium-spiced beef bulgogi ($17.99). The girls thought it was a bit on the spicy side, but we all agreed the flavor was absolutely amazing. Comforting. Both girls enjoyed a Korean ramen entree. The youngest said the spicy pork ($10.99) was really good. The oldest opted for mild spice with beef ($10.99) - and while she ate most of it, it took her a while because she doesn't tolerate spicy foods well. Recommended - but like many restaurants in Clovis, this place stay open only until about 8:30 PM and I believe they are closed Sunday & Monday.

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    (#13) Dolsot Bibimbap
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    Beef bulgogi and rice with kimchi

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    Beef bulgogi and rice with kimchi
    The Shack BBQ

    The Shack BBQ

    4.5
    (423 reviews)
    89.0 mi
    $$

    We are traveling across the staes ans are always looking for the best taste of wherever we stop…read more The Shack hits home on a perfect taste of Texas BBQ. The staff was incredible. We had no clue what to try and they walked us through the menu and we walked away ready to enjoy. Thanks for the memories that we will take back home to Minnesota.

    The brisket was incredible and had the best bark! We went on George Strait Saturday at lunchtime…read more The manager said she had been there 13 years along with another staffer, and neither had seen a line like we experienced on Saturday. The wait was a little crazy and the staff was clearly out of their element with the booming crowd, but at the end of the day, the food spoke for itself! I'm a 9th gen Texan and love my BBQ. This was the sh*t! It was some of the best brisket I've ever had, seriously. Now people will say, "what place has the best BBQ?" My immediate thought is "clearly they've never had BBQ! As there's literally no place on earth with the best BBQ." If you've eaten your fair share then you know that's a trick question. The better question is, "who has the best brisket, or ribs, or nanner puddin, or whatever." Some places are great and others suck, but no one is the best at all of it. They may be above average or even exceptional, but they will still be better at one meat than another. We had brisket, turkey, beef rib, pulled pork, mild sausage and jalepeno, along with some brisket deviled eggs. Dude! If it were Cajun food, you'd have to slap yo mama. Fortunately it's BBQ so we loosen our belt strap and when we can't eat another bite, we grab the biggest spoon we can find and eat some nanner puddin. It was solid. For sides we had potato salad, cole slaw, mac n cheese and collard greens. Personally, my favorite was the mac n cheese as it was creamy and tasted great, but my friends from Oregon were in TX for the first time and while she had never had collard greens, she couldn't get enough of them and literally went back for thirds. As mentioned, our friends were in from Oregon and had never been to TX not ever had TX BBQ. Shack you did us proud!

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    This is The Shack BBQ, with plenty of parking

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    This is The Shack BBQ, with plenty of parking
    Watson's BBQ

    Watson's BBQ

    4.8
    (331 reviews)
    71.5 mi
    $$

    Different place-- attached to a hardware store. Pretty good barbeque. We shared a plate of ribs…read moreand brisket. Friendly service.

    Friendly, clean, not far off the main drag and highway I40. There in Tucumcari is a great little…read moreBBQ joint cum old fashioned Ranch Supply store. Lots of memorabilia to walk through and things that you could buy right now - dishes, clothes, vintage items. One large bathroom - roomy and clean with a super funny and relevant sign above the toilet. Welcomed into the place and asked if we were eating with them or was it take away. Eating In. Found the cafe part of the place stood and pondered the menu (pretty much same menu as posted in the pics) and decided what meats we each wanted on our 2 meat plate + 2 sides. Spicy sausage link with cheese, brisket, slaw and potato salad for him; ham and turkey meat for me with the beans (warned that they'd be talking later) and slaw. Each had a big slice of bread + butter and a sugar cookie. Drinks of lemonade and unsweetened tea were all you could drink and came as part of the meal. There are canned sodas and bottled Coca Cola for an extra price. I saw there was fresh coffee in the pot. All food was very delicious, fresh made, and served generous sized portions. We had so much leftovers we have a good start on tonight's dinner/supper. On the television was the Western/INSP channel with High Chaparral playing. Blast from the past. Great Wall art all over the place, and even outside on the "patio" area where there's cooking going on (spare ribs were smoking for tomorrow's customers). This looks to be a family run business with a friendly attitude. As the husband went to pay the owner-ess started to type in the credit card machine. My husband asked "Do you take cash" to which she replied "yes, we just do see it much." There ain't many a truer statement, everywhere we go it's typically the card. Husband tried to leave a tip and she wouldn't accept it. Just come on back again. I highly recommend this place as a stop over for a leisurely, friendly meal. As we left, the husband said "Nice ole folks ... Usually we have to pay for the cookie (home baked sugar cookie) and they gave it to us free as part of the meal."

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    Rejino Barbeque

    Rejino Barbeque

    4.7
    (48 reviews)
    68.6 mi

    Driving around Texas eating BBQ on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. After driving all day on Friday…read morefrom Houston to Lubbock TX we knew we had to find the energy to go eat at Rejino Barbeque in Olton Tx. Olton is a nice 45 minute drive from Lubbock so check their social media accounts to make sure they have food before you go. We arrived hungry and found a short line. They have plenty of parking in the lot and street available. The wait in line gave us the opportunity to view the menu and plan our order. We got brisket, sausage, pork sliders and 1 catfish fillet. They have inside and covered screened outdoor sitting. You place your order and pay and they bring you the tray of food. Let me tell you that all the food here is delicious. The fillet of catfish was served with hush puppies and tartar sauce, it is the BEST catfish I have ever had!! The brisket was moist with a great smoke ring. The sausage was nice and yummy. The pork sliders looked good and tasted delicious. Everything here was delicious and fresh even though it was around 7pm on Friday. The people that work here also are some of the best people you will ever meet. They represent Texas BBQ at the best. I highly recommend that you make a trip to Rejino Barbeque as the people and food are worth the drive.

    In all honestly if they were on a main drag in Amarillo, or even closer to Hwy 27 this place would…read morebe in the top 10. Beef rib superb flavor, seasoning! Bbq sauce on the side simple and flavorful. Sides were an after thought and typical. Corn bread though... damn that's legit great cornbread in any category. Can't complain about anything I tried. Will return and so should you. Made to Oder style service, ambiance is low key but I bet crazy after church!

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    Side items potato casserole, sweet corn, pinto beans, pasta salad, cucumber salad
    Side items potato casserole, sweet corn, pinto beans, pasta salad, cucumber salad
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    Pork sliders
    Great little spot. Great staff. And great food!!

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    Great little spot. Great staff. And great food!!

    Coach j's Bbq - bbq - Updated July 2026

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