Stumbled across this place after the apparently just reopened in the Yeti bar downtown Fort Collins. We stopped in for lunch and was definitely not disappointed. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich and I got the brisket sandwich. We split them and both were wonderful. Good flavor and very tender. The cowboy beans were good and just the right amount after a filling sandwich The owner was very nice and checked on us a couple times. Would absolutely go back there next time we come through town. read more

Food was spectacular, I go there a lot for their brownies specifically when I'm in a time crunch! Ribs fall off the bone and are so tender and delicious. Customer service is great there, the workers are amazing as always. As soon as you walk in you can just smell the barbecue goodness. read more

We came here on 8/17/23 what a treat. The food was delicious ( sadly I forgot to take pictures :-( . But the food was very good. Remind us of Texas. The service was very welcoming. The place has inside and outside seating. We will recommend this place if we have anyone going to Fort Collins, CO. We were in vacation from CA. So it was a lunch treat we definably recommend. The combo of two meats we got were: Beef Brisket, Hot Links and we order extra of two ribs. Yummmmmy. read more

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I have done Pilates next door, and it would kill me when class was around lunch time with the enticing aroma of BBQ eating into the building. I finally decided to give them a try when I was in the area around dinner time. I tried the brisket sandwich with a side of beans. Maybe it was the build up from "being good" after so many workouts, but my food was so disappointing. The brisket was dry and bland, the beans pretty much unseasoned. The saving grace was the one mustard-based sauce. I wasn't sure if it was just a bad day, but it seems maybe not from other reviews. I don't feel so bad about "denting myself" after my workouts now. read more

I really shouldn't recommend this place because I don't want anyone else to know how amazing the food is. This way there's more for me! Today was my first time but it'll be my regular stop every time I'm in FoCo. Make sure you use the hot BBQ sauce. read more

Hog Wild BBQ - a hamburger and macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Brisket was tasty, but not much smoked flavor. Served on a bollilo roll that was dry and a little stale, not what I was looking for in a brisket sandwich. read more

The brisket here is really good. Nice pull and not dry. They have a daily special that is nice. Today's was a bbq beef sandwich with a side and a couple of baby pickles. I had the coke slaw, I believe they use apple cider vinegar as the base for the cole slaw. It was good, I just added salt & pepper for my taste. They have a Mac & cheese, Cowboy beans and potato salad and chips as sides. I'm sure there were a couple other sides that I'm forgetting. We also had the pulled pork and there pork ribs. Nicely cooked and the flavor of the meat stands alone, good without being hidden by bbq sauce. The bbq sauce was tangy and not overly spicy or sweet. The store is small with about 5 tables inside. It's a bbq place, nothing fancy. There are some picnic tables outside when the weather permits. The service was friendly as it should be for a bbq style, quick, if you have a a 30 min lunch I would check into ordering ahead so you can enjoy your meal! Overall this place is hanger worthy . I apologize, I need to remember to take photos of the food before we get to eating. Go check Hog Wild out, imo you won't be sorry. read more

Really enjoyed the brisket and pork ribs we took food to go and it was really delicious. We couldn't keep our hands off the brisket all the way home which seemed like it took forever waiting to eat that food. We had just the ribs and the brisket and we wish you were having something else, but I don't know one. Oh, we did order the role which seem to be a waste of space kind of a wasted chance to do good they just give us a hamburger bun. I would definitely go back this place and I would definitely go back soon. read more

When you bbq you talk about having a bark on your meat. This place has a literal bark on it. This means you cannot chew it. The regular bbq sauce was ok. The beans are watery and on the bland side. The potato salad was on the watery side as well. The prices are not comparable to the quality of food. read more

Hog Wild BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

I've had worse, but I've also had MUCH better. Not worth the $$..........I don't think I'll return any time soon

Ok.. this was soooo good I didn't even have time to take a picture. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. We are heading out of FT Collins and decided to give this place a chance and it was great. Service was quick and good! Can't wait to come back. read more

Me and my wife found this hidden gem while hunting for mattress sets for my kids. I saw it and promptly looked it here on Yelp. I see it had good reviews so after some debate we decided to give it a try. (The wife wanted something else but conceded to prevent me going from hungry too hangry. ) First it's a very small dining room. So if get take out for larger groups. But we found a recently vacated spot while ordering and promptly sat so we wouldn't lose it. Yes, they were busy. We both got the same thing, the rib special with about 4 pork ribs each and two sides. We both had the cowboy beans and potato salad. The potato salad was really good. We both devoured them. She did not like the beans so much as she prefers traditional style baked beans however I liked them a lot as I don't usually like baked beans. These were more like a meatless chili. I liked them and ate both of them,lol. The ribs were good bit not great. They had very good smoked flavor and were cooked well but they still had the membrane on the underside which can make them a little tougher than without. There were several different types of BBQ sauce and to our disappointment we didn't see the "Carolina style" mustard sauce until we were on our way out. I would highly recommend this place for good BBQ at a good price. read more

Hog Wild BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Food is good, but very non-descript flavor; flavor coMes from the BBQ sauce ( which is good) predominately . Cole slaw was very bland; added their mustard BBQ sauce to get flavor. Ladies were helpful & upbeat Dave's is better read more

First time here and literally so good!! Staff was super nice and helped me out on how to go about things. Gave me some good tips! Definitely coming back and order was ready in less then 10-15 mins! I really liked their beans, ribs, and sauce out of everything! Go to rib place! read more

Hog Wild BBQ - Pork Ribs Lunch Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

I was really hoping for this BBQ to be great but turned out to be average. I tried both the pork ribs and the beef brisket and neither was fantastic. Also the corn bread was so dry it sucked the life out of me... c'mon cornbread is easy! They were just ok. read more

It's been years since I ate here. My family and I ordered and picked up food here for dinner and to me it wasn't very good. We got pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. One pork platter. I dont know what the chicken tasted like but the pork was absolutely salty and dry...couldn't even taste the pork. Had to drench in bbq sauce that I already had at home. The pork platter is almost $12 and thats what you see in the photo... for a grown adult... a grown fit male is supposed to be satisfied with this?.... When I first opened it I thought it was a mistake so I called them up and they said yup thats what its supposed to be. Sorry but thats a rip off. Thought platters were supposed to be big meals/portions. ALSO my mom found plastic in her sandwich! what the hell!!!??? This place is officially not safe to eat at. Not to mention again her pork sandwich was dry and so was mine. Never eating here again or recommending. read more

Hog Wild BBQ - plastic that was in my moms pork sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Man, how we miss N.C. and it's barbecue! What? There's a place you can get that right here in CO?! There sure is, and it's just as good as people say! Hog Wild prides themselves in their carefully tended, slow smoked meats. Chicken, brisket, ribs, pulled pork-they've got all the varieties to get your mouth watering. They also have a host of sides to accompany-my favorite is their potato salad! And their sauces are seriously some of the best I've had! I was never a Carolina mustard sauce fan, but after having theirs-I'm a changed woman. Knowing that they've opened a second location in Greeley could be a dangerous thing for me, but in a good way of course! If you're in the mood for barbecue-this is your stop! read more

I'm from Texas and consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to BBQ. Most BBQ places are expensive, but you typically don't leave hungry. Hog Wild charges $17 for a small slice of mediocre brisket, some flavorless, store-bought coleslaw, mac & cheese, and a previously frozen cornbread muffin. The only decent thing there was the sauce, and I'm not sure if it was homemade or store-bought. The quality of the rest of the meal would put my bet on the latter. They even had sweet tea from concentrate, a cardinal sin on its own. read more

They went out of their way to make my husband's surprise party perfect! Changed the head count twice at the last minute and it didn't phase them at all and delivery was exactly on time! Food was great- got lots of compliments and will definitely use them again! read more

My review is based solely on customer service at this "establishment". I called for a 600$ catering opportunity for them and they were nothing but rude and unprofessional on the phone. You can find better bbq and a better attitude somewhere else I'm sure. So, for those of you that don't want to give money to people that don't care about your business, look elsewhere. read more

Just went yesterday, first time going since I heard about it favorably. So the place is off-campus and kind of a shack (which is how bbq should be done), and the food came out really quick. And oh boy, the rib portions for 8 bucks is huge; I had 2 pieces and was beyond full. The lack of the 5th star is due to the bbq sauce being meh. Spicy sauce was not spicy, reg was a bit oversugary. I mean the ribs, cole slaw, everything else was good and came in large portions (meaning you'll certainly be full), but having been to stellar bbqs, such as Black Dogs in Urbana, IL, I have to say that the ribs were not as tender or juicy or seasoned as they could be. read more

Hog Wild BBQ - $8 ribs meal - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

How fortuitous that my first time here baby back ribs are on special. They were tender with just enough pull to make you feel primal. The flavor was spot on. I chased them down with a side of Mac and cheese that was the perfect velvety texture. The sauces, mustard and regular were flavorful without overpowering the meat. To top it off customer service is stellar. I will be back! read more

Hog Wild BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Ribs so good they sold out! But they were kind enough to let me know that I could have fresh ribs In 30 min. Being impatient, I got the brisket instead. Perfectly cooked and smoked. You can not go wrong eating here. The staff is so kind, nice, down to earth and accommodating. read more

I feel like many of the bad reviews I came across may have came on a bad day, or they don't know BBQ, cause this is probably the best BBQ in Fort Collins. I have pretty high standards mostly due to frequenting amazing BBQ joints in Texas, which this place would fit right in. From the quaint small town feel to the juicy meat! It was great! I really liked both the sauces to put on my pulled pork sandwich, the bread was just right, and the potato salad was perfect... I will definitely be back to try the beef brisket, as well as other daily specials they have. My only gripe is the hours, they always seem to be closed when I'm hungry for BBQ, I'm sure glad I was able to finally make it in. I regret it taking me so long to get here, though the location isn't the best either, but that probably just adds to the charm. Anyways, definitely check it out if you have time! read more

Great bbq food. Me and 2 friends came in an all got diffrent items one got ribs one got a combination plate and i got the special which was pulled pork sandwich. Really good moist fresh meat and the bread had a great soft hard and crunchy consistency. Overall really good service as well from the moment we got in to when we left. Thanks hog wild employees and boss for that special lol. read more

11/10 it was fanfuckingtastic !! I got ribs and a brisket sandwich and both were tender and cooked to perfection! I will most definitely be returning ! read more

As a fan of great BBQ I have to start with a resounding "meh." I found the establishment to be a bit dingy which I could look past if the BBQ was amazing, but it just wasn't. The sauces left something to be desired, the brisket was just OK. The pulled pork had a nice flavor but the bread the sandwiches were on was just awful. I seriously could look past all this, if the sides could make up for it but sadly no. An unimpressing, slightly old potato salad, and cowboy beans that were bland and uninspired. It really felt like a sorry impression of a good BBQ place. Maybe I'm just a BBQ snob, but I've had better. If I try and find something there I like, I'll do an update but I seriously doubt I'll ever go back. read more

It really doesn't look like restaurant when you enter, but when you enter you smell the odor of a butcher shop that only adds to the atmosphere. When you order and get your food you are treated to some of the best BBQ west of the Mississippi. I got their beef brisket sandwich, and it was mouth watering tender, served with BBQ sauce and all in a nice bun. The staff was super friendly and kind. They will go the extra mile just to make sure you have a good time!! read more

Normally I am not a fan of BBQ flavor at all. However I have a very weak spot when it comes to pulled pork sandwiches. Hog Wild has been around a long time and my grandmother's plastic molding company that was across the street for many years. So every time when I went to go see my grandmother at work I would be reminded of Hog Wild when I was in the vicinity. I never really gave it a try until recently. I am glad that I did make that visit! Better late than never! As I said I have a weak spot for BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and indeed this place did not disappoint! My pork sandwich was good and savory but not too much sweet to counterbalance it like I notice with many BBQ sandwiches. The result was nothing short of great! To my knowledge this is the best BBQ place in Fort Collins and while I haven't tried every BBQ joint in town it is a safe bet that going of other people's Yelps and the few others that I did dabble in that this place is at least in the running! Besides sandwiches they have lots of other menu options. The one thing that sticks in mind though is their full rack of ribs you can get or half a rack which also looked great. I would give their ribs a try even though I am not too fond of ribs because of the lack of meat on them. Anyway enough of me rambling... try if for yourself! read more

Best BBQ in the area. Was disappointed that they do not have pickle slices- only spears and they also only have tiny chopped onions rather than sliced onions. I'm from Texas so I'm just missing Texas's excellent BBQ. Loves the brisket and the ribs. Cowboy beans are pretty good as well. read more

Everyone has a burning passion for something. Or, at least you should. This passion keeps your soul alive, your heart full of joy and often gives your life meaning. It's in your blood, the fiber of your being. Our passions are more than just hobbies. They tend to define who we are and what we're all about. There are many people who are passionate about food, so much that it is a way of life. This description fits those who barbecue perfectly. Those in the barbecue business don't just barbecue, they are barbecue. Hog Wild Barbecue emulates that more than any other place I know of in Fort Collins. Hog Wild started in 2006 after owners Chris and Katy Robinson moved to Fort Collins and began their pursuit of bringing quality BBQ to the community. With family roots in North Carolina and Wisconsin, and a long-time quest of finding the best, they know their 'cue. Slow smoked right out in front of the restaurant using hickory wood, their flavor is delicious. Unless you are familiar with the industrial area around Link Lane where Hog Wild is, you could easily miss this BBQ gem. Hog Wild serves up some pretty great BBQ where you can taste a whole lot of heart and soul. read more

As a big fan of BBQ, I don't think I have ever been so disappointed. After reading so many positive reviews I could not wait to come here, but nearly every aspect of my meal failed to deliver. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with beans. The sandwich was just ok. The smoke flavor came through as it should, but the meat was a little too dry and the portion was a little skimpy compared to what I am used to. I did like the mustard BBQ sauce, but overall the meat didn't stand out enough on its own. Real trouble starts at the sides though, which is something that many rank-and-file BBQ restaurants tend to overlook,. Unfortunately that seemed to be the case with my beans, which were probably hands down the absolute worst I have ever had, being both tasteless and extremely watery to boot. Far worse than the canned stuff you can buy at the supermarket. My guess is that given all of the praise this place has received, I may have simply come here on an off day. Had I not found a place nearby that served much better food, I probably would have given the food here another chance by now, but after visiting Serious Texas BBQ, I have not been here since. read more

I've been trying to eat here for months! They close early in the day during the week, have even shorter hours on Saturday and are closed Sunday. I made it in the door with 5 minutes to spare. Got the pulled pork sandwich and 2 ribs. The sandwich came on a roll with BBQ sauce and pork. I liked that it was on a roll instead of in a bun. I put some of their spicy BBQ sauce on the top and sides for an extra kick. Wow, that was one good sandwich. The ribs were good because they were huge with lots of meat but they were a little burned and dry on the ends. I'll chalk it up to a mistake on the grill this time. I couldn't finish all the food I got. The prices are pretty standard of BBQ food. $2 a rib, about $6 for the sandwich. Not a bad spot but the hours of operation are annoying. I believe they close at 6pm on weeknights so get here early if you want BBQ for an early dinner. read more

this place is great, just tried it for the first time. it's always a good sign when you see people in the cars eating it real fast so then can get back to work. had the brisket and it was great, threw on the hot sauce and it was a tasty sandwich. will be back soon to try the pork. saw something about a rib special on Mon and Tue, may check that out also. from the wall art, i think the owners are from Carolina and that part of the South knows BBQ. can't wait to go back. read more

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gotta give it 5 stars for the FOOD-local-homemade-super tasty-these guys know how to make good FOOD- Ordered a pulled pork sandwich $6.50 and it was large-2 sides- beans had great flavor-and the potato salad was full of flavor-big chunks of potato and light on the mayo which is the way to do it!! Add some of the special mustard which is at the bar.. TASTY !! not a lot of seating but ..then you are here for the BBQ-love the ambiance- simply great food !! Good value - can't wait to go back Pecan Pie was $3.50 a slice but WORTH IT !! no store bought crust here- good ratio of pecans and the filling- Off Mulberry-turn at the corner with the Liquor store-past the roller rink and a few other businesses.. and the good stuff sells out! I was told the specials are sometimes out by 1pm or earlier. Go -don't be turned off by the location.. read more

New to Fort Collins area had no idea this place exsisted. It's in an industrial part of town and could be off putting. But then you get the food. Let me tell you for the price, you're getting a lot of food. Staff was friendly and motivated. I tried the ribs and was not disappointed in any way. If you want a little spice add the hot sauce. Would recommend to any Bbq fan! read more

This place is only open until 4:00 for a reason. This restaurants is for working people who are really hungry! I got a half rack of ribs. It must have weighted 2-3 lbs. The food was okay I especially liked the bbq sauce but we need to find another place. read more

On my way to Vern's the smell of the smoking meat grabbed my attention. Those ribs were juicy, tender and delicious, you must get them. The brisket was very good, it could've been a tad moister. The potato salad and cowboy beans were delicious. I really liked this place and would visit again on my next adventure to Colorado. read more

I am surprised by the number of positive reviews of Hog Wild here on Yelp. I recently had my first visit and was underwhelmed. Although this is mostly a lunch spot, we came in a little before 6pm as they close at 7pm. The guy working the counter was very friendly but locked the door after we came in to deter any other would-be customers. A little weird considering it was an hour before close, but no big deal. We ordered ribs and pulled pork. Both were okay. Both were very dry and quite chewy. The ribs had to be gnawed off the bone indicating to me that they were cooked too hot and too fast. The baked beans were also very bland and cornbread was dry, slightly stale and tasteless. The best part of the meal was the mustard based and hot BBQ sauces. I mentioned that I enjoyed the sauces as the lone employee unlocked the door for us to leave and he responded "Oh, I'm glad you like it. You know you can buy that at the store, we don't make it here." As sauce is at the heart of BBQ I was pretty disappointed to hear they don't even make their own. Given the positive reviews here, I may give Hog Wild another shot, but after my first impression I would recommend anyone to go to Nordy's or Moe's (though Moe's is a little more expensive) rather than HW. read more

The ribs are truly strong. Coleslaw is great, potato serving of mixed greens as well. The cornbread is better than average, and the cattle rustler beans are conventional also. The physical design and condition are somewhat cumbersome, with music including radio ads, and cutlery all plastic. The house BBQ sauce is scrumptious. There's an old wood table in the parking area to get outside. I've been a couple of times and will return. read more