I can see why GQue BBQ is award wining and considered one of the best BBQ in Colorado. Its BBQ so good it makes you want to smack your mama! Haha. Once you walk into GQue your mouth starts watering from the sweet smokey aroma of the BBQ. The staff is super friendly and is willing to help out and goes out of their way to talk to you so you feel welcome. You do not need any sauce for any of their menu items because they are all tender, juicy, fall off the bone goodness. You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu since I pretty much tried everything they serve but here is what I recommend:
Pork Ribs (Favorite Meat) - One word Phenomenal! Let me make this clear you do not need sauce for these ribs! From the first bite the meat is falling off the bone because it is so tender and juicy just cooked to perfection. You get that nice smokey sweet taste that makes you want the whole rack.
Brisket (Second Favorite) - I should have went back for seconds, thirds, and fourths. Haha. The meat is super tender and just melts in your mouth goodness. The Brisket has that nice sweet smoke ring on the outer edge which you want. Perfect!
Turkey Breast - Give me both breasts and make them a handful! Once again super juicy and tender which throws me back to the Thanksgiving days.
Pulled Pork - You can throw it on a bun or have it by itself, it doesn't matter because it is good! You get the tenderness of the pork with the nice little kick from the dry seasoning. Talk about a mouth punch to the taste buds!
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage - I am a big sausage fan and this meaty link delivers. From the first bite you get the nice snap from the casein with the nice seasoning on the sausage, then the nice cheddar kicks in with the nice little heat on the back end from the Jalapeno. The Jalapeno does not over power the other flavors of the sausage. You get all different levels of flavor which all marry well together.
Pit Smoked Beans (Favorite Side) - You cannot eat BBQ without the staple side which is beans. I could have eaten 5 boats of these beans. They were not to thick and not to runny just perfect. They had a huge smoke taste which instantly takes you to Flavortown. Total tastebud punch to the tongue.
Apple Slaw (Side)- Love this Slaw. It was not runny so it did not get all over the place had the perfect combination of the sweet and sour from the apple, the acid from the vinegar, and had amazing texture/mouth feel.
Mac & Cheese (Side) - Another staple side that GQue hits out of the park. The noodles are cooked to perfection which soaks up the nice creamy cheese not only on the outside of the noodle, but the cheese gets soaked up inside the noodle as well. Cheesy goodness.
The Sasquatch (Sandwich) - Wow! This thing is a monster like Sasquatch himself. There is a lot going on but it all complements each other very nicely. This sandwich has Sausage, Brisket & Apple Slaw on a toasted Brioche Bun. From the first bite you knew its came on round one fight against the Sasquatch. You get the nice toasted mouth feel from the brioche bun then the season Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, into the nice juicy, tender, brisket with the sweet and sour, vinegar of the slaw. Your mouth has no idea what is happening. Haha. If you want to add BBQ Sauce for another level of flavor I recommend the Savory BBQ Sauce which as that extra little sweet pop which compliments the sandwich nicely.
So, if your mom made you mad take her to GQue BBQ then after your first bite slap your mom and say "the BBQ is so good it makes you want to slap your Momma!" You have an excuse and might get away with it! Haha.
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