The brisket was perfect! The half chicken was perfect! The green chile sausage and the cornbread…read morewere great! Best bbq the wife and I have ever had!

This place is worth the drive to New Mexico! I grew up in Kansas City and now live in Texas so I…read morehave been surrounded by bbq my whole life and Mad Jacks is a definite must have. They opened at 11 and by the time we got there at 1:30 they were sold out of everything but the chopped brisket and it was the best I have ever had! This place is the real deal and I can't wait for them to open their Texas location. You won't be disappointed but get there early!!

First of all, I am from Washington and was just visiting the place, but I've always seen and heard…read moreof those speculations on how Texas Bbq is always the best. I came to this place with high expectations and it definitely did not dissapoint. The food was bussin' and the brisket was one of the best I've ever had. It was very juicy and flavorful and did not really have the need to put sauce in it. Their creamed corn is also one of my favorite for sides and I still dream of it up until this night. The prices were a little bit on the higher side considering that Ruidoso average salary is on the lower side, but it's still kind of affordable. Parking was also easy. However, the 2nd time I went here which was just a week ago, I ordered pretty much the same thing that I got the last time, but a lot of things has changed. The menu has increased 2 dollars per item, considering I visited just last 6 months ago, that is a heft increase. The meat also was not as juicy or seasoned anymore. The service was still great but the food has changed and I think that quality control is something that needs to be prioritized. Other than that, would still recommend this place, maybe just go on an early morning or late evening when they are not in a rush.

I'm not sure why all the bad reviews. Usually yelp ratings are pretty spot on. This is definitely…read morethe exception to the rule. Let me start out by saying I consider myself a barbecue snob. Born and raised in the Carolinas, Barbecue is Part of my DNA. My wife got sausage and pulled pork along with a nice side of beans and potato salad. I ordered pulled pork ribs along with potato salad and macaroni and cheese. Everything was absolutely fantastic. The macaroni and potato salad were made from scratch and absolutely delicious. The meat was very moist and had an awesome flavor they really didn't require sauce unless that's your thing. The portions were plentiful and the service excellent. My only needs improvement area would be the sweet tea. It definitely wasn't made in house but the food more than made up for that part. Try it out you won't be disappointed!

It has been years since I've been here. Pre-Covid in fact. I was so happy to see this place still…read moreopen for business. The quality of the food and service was just as I remembered. The restaurant looks the same as the last time I had seen it. It is well kept and a joy to dine in. I look forward to my next trip to Carlsbad. I definitely recommend The Red Chimney BBQ.

Great food, nice atmosphere, and quick and attentive service! The jalapeño sausage had a great…read moreflavor and the pinto beans were tasty. The brisket and pulled pork were solid as well.

Seriously the best BBQ!! Tender, plentiful and he is amazing!!!! . Two days in a row!!! His…read moreoysters the best!!!! He knows how to bring flavor and tenderness to everything. *****

I went at 2pm today. Not open. Clearly awful business acumen. Only day open is listed as Saturday.read more

We are so lucky to have found this place and get to taste some of Jim's BBQ!!…read more It's located a little out of town, or before town depending on which direction you are traveling. It is a super easy stop if you're coming through the area, plenty of parking and some cool planes to look at as well. Jim greeted us as we entered and took our order as well as served us and explained all the different color coded sauce options! Oh my was everything tasty! The side dishes were just as impressive as the meats! Hard to believe this all started because a friend asked Jim to make some BBQ for his birthday party! I want to say thank you for the hospitality and wonderful food you shared with us we had a wonderful lunch in restaurant and took the leftovers home for dinner with our selection of our favorite sauces. Definitely check this place out, another tip the gas station at the same exit on other side of freeway is one of the cheapest around too! So one stop shopping full yourself and the car up!

Some items were okay, but some items were great! And for a BBQ spot in this location it is…read moredefinitely an upgrade. Brisket was a bit dry, Mac and cheese is plain, and I didn't love any of the sauce. The ribs and turkey were a perfect smoke flavor and still juicy. The potato salad and cream corn were delicious and the green chili corn bread is killer!

Friendly and Fantastic! Staying nearby on vacation and took…read morea leap based on the Yelp reviews. So glad I did. We got personal service from the owner and his team was welcoming, engaging and friendly. We had the rib tips and brisket dinners. Both were fantastic. And definitely get the collard greens!

On a road trip and this place came up on the map around the corner from the hotel. I saw that they…read morehad jerk chicken so I had to try it. My wife saw brisket on the menu and was sold. She had a brisket baked potato that was fully loaded. She loved it. I ordered the 2 meat plate with jerk chicken and pulled pork. The chicken was outstanding. The pulled pork tasted greT and had a bit of a kick to it. The sides also had plenty of spice and flavor. The man and cheese was great and I was down with the collard greens, until I accidentally inhaled a pepper up my nose. That cleared the sinuses and about had me choke. Plenty of spice! What was cool is that they had home made red Kool aid which I mixed with Mountain Dew to get some extra pizazz. The staff were great and the owner had great options to choose from. Next time, I will try the oxtail

Wow. We were in the area and feeling hungry so thought we'd try this out. Just walking in made us…read morestart 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.

Out of state and was driving through but wanted good bbq. Was trying for the place next door but…read morethey 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.

Food was excellent and the portions of the brisket and ribs were so tender. The two sauces that…read morecame with the meal were very tasty. The service and staff were outstanding. We would recommend them to anyone. We are definitely coming back. The ambiance was beautiful for a place so small. Family owned and they are some beautiful people. They recommend Joe's Italian for our Anniversary and it was a beautiful place.

Amazing food customer service bbq sauce is off the charts we are even going to order some and have…read moreit shipped to my house when they get there bottles in to bottle it up.

Delicious homemade desserts & sides. You can smell the bbq smoking outside. Their loaded baked…read morepotato has the right amount of butter Friendly service! The aprons on the wall have cute funny sayings. Cute bathroom.

Hidden Gem in Roswell New Mexico run by a nice couple! The wife was at the cash register and was…read morevery friendly. Everything is made in house even the cobblers. The green chili brisket has the chili mixed in not just plopped on top like most places. The brisket mixed with jalapeño sausage was a nice combination sandwich as well. I really enjoyed her pecan cobbler as she noted it not overly sweet. Great local business in Roswell!

When we parked the truck in front of their store the snow & ice were not cleared making it…read morechallenging to walk to the front doors. We walked in and were immediately greeted and sat at a table. The server was very polite and cheerful. The restaurant was clean. We ordered pork ribs and brisket. The pork ribs were pretty good. The brisket was probably the worst I've ever had. They were very dry and very tough. I told the server and she said she would tell the man in back. Never got a response. I ate one piece. It was like chewing leather. The food was served with a plastic fork and in a togo cardboard container. We will not return.

literally amazing when i come the brisket is always juicy and not dry and the service is good…read moreoverall would recommend to people