Yummy and tasty food from a small family business worthy of ABQ's local support. Theo the owner does the bbq/smoking of the meat himself. You can tell he is passionate and love sharing his bbq with his customer. His signature meat? He mentioned the pulled pork meat and the brisket! The side worthy of trying (although Theo himself doesn't like coleslaw himself? The pineapple coleslaw...based on my brief discussion with another local customer I met onsite! I personally found that the price/value for the amount and quality of food Nomad's bbq provides is well worth it. I had a pulled pork sandwich (plus a bit of brisket and the 2 sides that I couldn't resist trying to save for my next meal) and thought the meat was smokey, jiving and so scrumptious...and this is coming from someone who normally doesn't eat so much meat like myself! Overall, I really like that Theo seems passionate about making the food that he serves. Plus, it doesn't hurt that this bbq type of food tastes so good..and is so rare to find ABQ, too. read more

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Note: Nomad BBQ is no longer at the Rio Grande Blvd sticks 'n bricks location if you, like me before an extended road trip, last dealt with him there. Theo's operating in food truck mode only now. He mentioned being at the yellow & blue HappyDaze Cannabis building across from the Maverik gas station on Jefferson St NE at junction of I-25 and Jefferson. I'm unsure of what days & hours. Give him a call to get the "who, what, when, where, why, & how" for his location on any given day. However, I must say that Nomad BBQ is still providing *excellent* Texas style BBQ of exceptional tastiness at very economical prices, given the high quality of the food. If you see their truck anywhere around town, stop in, chow down, and smile ... smile ... smile ... at all the wondrous gustatorial nirvana you've just indulged in. Hands down, killer good BBQ! Everything I said in my previous review still stands. Of special note, besides the extremely good food, is the gregarious, outgoing, and hyper friendly personality that positively shines out of Mr Theo. One of the most convivial food vendors in town. Period! read more

Nomad's BBQ - Smoked shredded beef brisket (with bun to make a sandwich) + 1/2 lb extra. Strongly smoked & tasty! - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Talk about a fabulous little hole in the wall Place? Well, this is it. The Smoked BBQ chicken breast was incredible. Moist and juicy! The shredded beef brisket on a tasty roll was out of this world. The beef was lean and the portion was huge. The service was great at the take out window. We will be back soon. read more

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Not great, pretty annoying, after waiting two hours, my order was canceled. Are any of these reviews actually real?

Julius was excellent, he was so helpful and I absolutely love the food here. Best Barbecue in Albuquerue

The key word here is smoky flavor. You can try your hand at prepping your own ribs at home, etc. but you won't get the smokiness achieved at Nomad's. I tried this recently and failed miserably. So what to order here? I liked the pulled pork even though I am not a huge fan. They pull this off very well (this might be one of their strong items actually). You can't go wrong with a full rack of ribs, dipping them in their signature bbq sauce will have you licking your fingers. You also need to have the hot links, because they are hot links. I tried the sweet corn side which paired very well with everything. I recommend calling in your order in advance as things sell out. read more

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This is a review of Nomads inside of Isleta amphitheater. The food is pretty good but the portions were really small especially for $13. I had some brisket and some pulled pork. Food prices are always high at concerts so it was expected to be a little more expensive but damn put some food on the plate. The service flat out sucked. I don't know what was going on between the cashier and the cook but it certainly carried over into the way we were treated. Normally when you tell someone thank you and leave them a tip you expect some kind of acknowledgment but nothing just a spaced out stare from the young lady and a pissed off cook lol. Anyways I read great reviews about the actual restaurant and so I'll probably go in and try it out but I'm not giving them any more of my money at the concerts. Two thumbs down from me. read more

Nomad's BBQ - $13 for this tiny portion at Nomads inside isleta amphitheater - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A hidden location, situated behind another restaurant off Rio Grande Blvd. I could not locate a sign, driving down the street, but once I turned, I saw the parking lot. It's a small building, with happy employees that are happy to serve you. I picked up a brisket sandwich and baked beans. The bun was soft and tasty. The brisket was tender and salty- the kind that makes your mouth water. Beans were flavorful. The pepper provided them some pep, along with some kind of special seasoning. The barbeque sauce also seemed home made. It was vinegar-based but it had the right amount of balance with tangy and sweet. Yelp provided the sandwich and the beans were $3. Prices are reasonable and you get a lot of meat. read more

Nomad's BBQ - Brisket and beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This bbq is very tasty, and the servings are HUGE! We ordered Brisket sandwich and a special sandwich plate (includes a hot link and pulled pork). For the sides we chose beans and corn. Everything was delicious, and you order at a window and the staff brings everything to your car in the parking lot. Everyone was wearing masks and gloves, and the service was friendly and quick. We have the special sandwich plate to a friend, but it looked and smelled delicious. My husband and I shared the brisket sandwich, and I ate four meals from my half. The only thing I'd do differently is ask for another container of bbq sauce. read more

Nomad's BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great little gem for BBQ! Very generous sandwiches and great sides Drinks are not offered, so be prepared Prices are very reasonable! Great take out Located on Rio Grande behind El Patio, Once you go, you won't forget it! Very friendly service read more

Nomad's BBQ - the outside of the restaurant - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

4.5 stars I was in the area picking up some cookies and decided to give Nomad's a call to stop by for a Yelp elite event. My parents had both wanted the smoked chicken, but was told by Theo that the weather was having an effect on cooking the chicken and it wouldn't be ready for about another hour and a half to two hours. I called him back and had gotten three of the brisket sandwiches (I was a little confused by the two different menus and different prices that were listed for the Door Dash menu vs. the menu on Yelp) and a side of the pineapple slaw to be ready in about 15 minutes. Theo and his staff were friendly. He had said he had been at this location for about 3 months. The building is a little hidden behind El Patio, so I hope they can get the advertising that they need. The one sandwich on top must've gotten tipped as it was loaded in the bag or carrying it to the car, as I wanted to take a peak at the sandwich in the car and had flipped the brisket grease on my pants and jacket. No worries and nothing a few napkins couldn't fix. I bet I would've been popular at the dog park afterwards :) The sandwiches were huge, and just the half size was perfect for my small appetite. My brisket was perfect cuts of meat with very little fat, and flavorful. The slaw was good and the pineapple was a nice touch. The great thing about Yelp is all the new places I get to try and helping support small businesses. I had never even heard of Nomad's before this (and here a friend was telling me he used to visit Nomad's all the time when he worked downtown)! 2021 #3 read more

Nomad's BBQ - Brisket sandwich and pineapple slaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I stopped by here for a Yelp Elite event and was absolutely delicious. The brisket melted in my mouth and was perfect with flavor. There was also a ton of brisket in my sandwich, it was completely overfilling the bun! The corn was great too! Definitely would recommend. read more

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Trust me, I know good BBQ and this is beyond great. Not only is the food I tried delicious, but the owner is an extremely nice person that made me feel at home the moment he saw me walking up to the ordering window. Nomads has a walk-up window where orders are placed. The menu is nothing fancy but the simplicity is perfect. They offer brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, and Turkey legs served up as a sandwich or by itself. You can add on sides for a couple bucks more to make it a plate. Drink selection was extremely limited to Dr. Pepper, so it was a pass on the beverages. On this occasion, I had the pulled pork sandwich as I was told brisket was sold out. I was there relatively early, so I'm kind of perplexed. Brisket is the meat that most BBQ joints are judged on. So I was undoubtedly bummed as this restaurant is quite a drive from the nest. Orders were delivered to my car, so that was a plus. The pulled pork was really good. It came on an overly fluffy roll, which was perfect given how juicy the meat was. If not for this bread, the sandwich probably would have fell apart from being soggy. The sandwich that I ordered was huge, as in I barely finished it huge. The meat was smoked to juicy perfection with pronounced smoke taste present in every bite. Quality of food: perfect. The price was reasonable at $7 for the huge portion. Overall, I really liked this place. Super bummed that I didn't get to taste the holy grail cut of BBQ, brisket, on this occasion, but it is a place that I will give a second shot at some point. Drink menu and brisket inventory needs a bit of an upgrade, but overall I recommend Nomads. read more

Nomad's BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich $7 - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Excellent pulled pork. The brisket can be a bit salty. Unfortunately, hard to find out where the food truck is located.

Raz wants to hand out more stars, but since the highest option is 5, I have to stop there. Let's start with the layout: Nomad is a conversion from a successful food truck business, so they kept the safe and handy order window format, where the queue is outside with excellent airflow and plenty of elbow room for social distancing. No the order section of the restaurant seems to have good separation from the grill, so you have the added food safety peace-of-mind that the cook isn't handling payments. The lovely young server handling orders also delivers the finished and packaged meals to your car, and the turn around is pretty quick. All-in-all it's a classic route 66 type of experience with customer safety a high priority. We took our order on the run and ate at home, that's about a 20 minute trip for us, and the food was all still piping hot when we unpacked and tucked in. We were extremely pleasantly surprised at the value of the meal. We were looking at prices online first, and it seems the online menu has a mark-up for whichever group handles the online platform. At the window, we got "Special" and Chicken platters for a very reasonable $11 each and were mightily pleased. Since we had an elite perk, we also tried a small pile of brisket. At first taste the sauce seems a little on the sweet side, but it's got a nice, slow-burning kick. The meat (really generous portions mind you) was all smoky, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Each type of meat paired so perfectly with that sweet, spicy sauce that each bite was like savoring a little taste of hog heaven. Best surprise of all was the bread. No factory dinner rolls or planks of wonder bread here! We aren't sure if the little hoagie rolls are made in-house, or supplied from elsewhere, but I can't think of any bbq joint across the country that has a more perfect roll on offer. We completed each platter with the sweet corn and dirty rice sides, only to find that the dirty rice is a meal in itself well worth going back for all on its own. The corn isn't your standard kernels and butter, no, there are peppers and some definite chile going on in that dish. While not a fully balanced meal like the dirty rice, the corn is also thoroughly worth going back for all on its own as well. Longer tale abbreviated, Raz and I agree that we've found our new favorite barbeque joint and cannot wait to come back! read more

The brisket sandwich is so good. The beans and the corn are too spicy. Not chile spicy but pepper spicy. So spicy you can't even enjoy the sandwich. Next time no corn or beans for us. read more

Nomad's BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Was craving som BBQ and decided to give Nomads a try. Read all the great reviews and wanted to see for myself. Called in and spoke to the owner/chef Theo Lewis. Raised here in ABQ he learned how to BBQ from a local old timer. When we pulled into the parking lot there he was tending to his huge smoker the size of a residential propane tank. He met me and the wife with a big hello and although he was wearing a mask there was no doubt he had a big grin going on underneath. I ordered 2 racks of his ribs, 1lb each of his pulled pork and brisket, 4 hot links and sides of his sweet corn, beans and pineapple cole slaw. The ribs had a nice crust and the meat was moist and tender and fell off the bone. The pulled pork and brisket were equally tender and moist and cooked just right. The hot links had snapping tight skins and were also quite tasty. The sauce is excellent as well with just the right mix of sweet to vinegar. The sweet corn and slaw were great compliments to the meat as well. The beans were just a tad to tomatoey for my tastes but still very good. Theo is the real deal folks. Making a go of it during these tough times isn't easy for restaurateurs. But Theo is killing it with his BBQ and if you get the chance to visit with him don't pass it up. My new go to BBQ joint for sure! read more

Amazing sandwiches at a great price, service is always great. Had the pulled pork sandwich today and I wolfed that thing down. The pulled pork was so juicy and their sauce gives the perfect balance between sweet and savory. I wish they would set up near my office! read more

Awesome food! The brisket was amazing and the ribs were fantastic! Come here and enjoy some of the best BBQ in New Mexico

Awww! You guys are gonna be so jelly. Nomads is right down the street from me! That's right, I can walk the doggos down and pick up a delicious BBQ pulled pork sammie any time I want. Oh, and when they've got it, I'll always get some of that crazy good coleslaw they have. The best slaw I've found in ABQ! The nicest people own this place. We're really lucky to have them out here in the North valley! read more

Damn good, feel good BBQ, like no other. Juicy, tender, smoked Pulled Pork is the deal people, along with the hot Sausage Links and other complementary fixings Nomads, is "KING" You have to stalk their schedule on social media to find out where they will be but rest assured when you do hunt them down, your completely hooked. Great owner with some serious BARBECUE. read more

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Nomad's BBQ catered our company picnic this weekend and it was a wonderful experience! I tried the chicken and brisket. Everything about their menu is practical and authentic. Don't come to Nomad's expecting some type of New Mexico styled dish. This is real deal BBQ and we're extremely lucky to have them in our community. In addition to the food I mentioned, owner Theo Robinson offers delicious sides as well as pulled pork and hot links. This is a local family business that went above and beyond to accommodate a big group such as ours. I wish they had a larger social media presence so more people would catch on to Nomad's amazing offerings. In the meantime, yelp users like myself are here to spread the word. Check them out! read more

Nomad's BBQ - Corn $3 - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I will burn ABQ to the ground if this place goes out of business. Best ribs I've ever had.

Used to decide my day based on where these Nomads were located. Now I can simply stroll over to their brick n mortar and pick up my regular Special sandwich. The flavors are all there and would say we pick this bbq over all others in town. Still made the same way and will likely be there often. read more

My sister brought me an order of BBQ from Nomad's and my goodness it took me home! Their barbecue has this wonderful smoky taste that I had not found in Albuquerque to this date. I was also impressed that it was so lean and loved that it was not too sweet. Honestly it didn't need any sides, it stands on its own! Just had it on a slice of bread to keep it together and it was perfect! read more

Maybe I'm not very well-versed on the difference between good ol' BBQ vs. seriously smoky meats, I'll state that there is a difference. Nomad's is the latter variety, and it's pretty darn good. It was a Thursday night, Tractor was about to close the place up, and Nomads (yet another business where the apostrophe really shouldn't be there) cooked up a pretty astonishing blend of meat and hot links. Mmm, mmm good, especially alongside a sippable glass of barley wine. As Nat stated, this thing is a smoker pulled by a truck, the kind of Burque bustle that could die trying or find a solid home in due time. Again, I'm hoping for the latter. The guy manning this thing totally knows what he's doing and the meats moo for themselves. If Nomads comes your way, know that sustenance is in your future. It's smokey good. read more

Just a man and his smoker serving up some tasty meats! He often pops up at breweries on weekend afternoons. We stumbled upon his "trailer" after a long bike ride. We were hungry and the smell of brisket, turkey legs, and sausage was quite enticing. When we couldn't pick one he offered to make us a huge sandwich with brisket AND sausage (you devil...). Nailed it. Juicy, tasty meat with a perfect amount of char and sauce. Definitely seek this guy out if he's in your neighborhood! read more

I like trying new (to me) restaurants, so after work, I decided to try Nomads BBQ. It's a decent distance from my work but easy to find thanks to Maps. If you look at the Nomads menu on here, there's a good amount of choices but when your there, those choices are limited. I went with the Brisket Sandwich with 2 sides for $16.00, my main BBQ restaurant is Powdrel's, they're food is what I compare to, Nomads hands you a styrofoam 3 choice box, #1 is full of shredded Brisket, the other 2 bbq bean & corn. There is assembly required for the sandwich which is cool, they're Brisket was some of the Best tasting Brisket and the bean & corn had some kick in their spices. I would give Nomads BBQ 5 stars but they offered only 1 soft drink and no desserts. When I'm in range of Rio Grande & Griegos, I'm definitely buying from Nomads! read more

Great BBQ!!!! The sauces are great as well. My family and I are from Louisiana and we love to BBQ so I'm a tough critic when it comes to BBQ but I must say this was good BBQ. I'm glad they have a storefront and we'll be back for sure! read more

Sweet corn is DELICIOUS!! Just wish they put a fork or a spoon in my bag so I didn't have to eat it with my hands but damn is the corn great. I ate the entire thing before getting to the main course which was pulled pork sandwich. Pulled pork sandwich was pretty good as well and sauce I think is perfect not to sweet. I would like to see a dessert offered on the menu though. read more

Wow, fantastic bar-b-que! Worth the drive from the East side of town. Try it you'll like it. Great tasty food and friendly service. We will be going back! read more

Yes the food was great the one time I ordered. I have attempted to place an order on line. The website says they are closed. Tried to call in and have been put through some strange answering service. Someone finally answered and asked to call back and it wold go through to the store...??HUH? We called back and a girl answered and she said they were closed. The hours online showed them open. We asked about the online hours, the girl changed her story and said they were working on a catering order and they were closed. The one time I was able to order the food was good. However when I went to pick up my order a young man and what appeared to be his girlfriend and some kid out of view was making very loud comments in the background. I felt like I was totally disturbing there day. We have tried to order food 3 times without any luck.. Maybe they don't need the business.. read more

Ordered the brisket sandwich and it was amazing! Second time I have ordered from them. Definitely worth it.

We hosted a large party with a bunch of friends. Theo and his group were amazing again. Providing great brisket, chicken, pineapple coleslaw, beans and more. They even threw in a sample of their habit forming mac & cheese. All of it was outstanding. read more

I am so happy we have this place so close to where I live. I love the barbecue. I don't know much about barbecue (vegetarian for most of my life), but I love this, and my two friends that I've taken there have confirmed that it is, in fact, very good barbecue. There is always enough meat for two servings, and the sides are delicious. I can't wait till it gets warmer so I don't have to get take out but can sit outside and be as messy with the sauce as I want. And the staff are very nice. read more

AMAZING!!! The food is delicious, melt in your mouth, finger licking good! The customer service is even better!!! From the beginning to the end they were great communicators and so pleasant. All of my staff thoroughly enjoyed the food. Oh and the servings are HUGE!!! Great job!! read more

Nomad's BBQ - They set up for my company picnic perfectly!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hello BBQ sandwiches! Pulled pork, and hot links are my favorite. Usually 5-7 dollars. A smoker pulled by a truck or a RV beholds magical smoke laden meat, I think my favorite are the hot links. The first time we met it was dark and I was pub crawling in Nob Hill. My coworker said he has the good S&%T. We finished a shot at the stinky B.O. and cheap cologne laden Monte Vista, then headed for the rave space ship interior of Imbibe. We finished out beer and headed home. Hunger struck, and man was I glad that this beacon of glory held fast on the street. We got our foil wrapped parcels back home and devoured the carnivore goodness like hungry wolves. I hope he sells out every night. read more

Stopped and got a smoked chicken breast and some brisket for dinner. Haven't tried the brisket but the chicken is out of this world - the best smoked chicken I've ever had except for by my Jamaican neighbor in Brooklyn. Wow! We'll be back. I hope they consider doing whole birds! read more

Dear Sweet Jesus: thank you for blessing me with Nomad's BBQ. The end. it had been much too long since my last date with Nomad's, so i tracked him down to La Cumbre on a thursday night....oh dear me, that smoky goodness, I ordered one pulled pork sandwich and immediately had regrets of not ordering two- of course, as the "oh gawd, I'm stuffed!" feeling set in about 10min after the last bite, I suppose that was a wise move. Thanks Theo, that there is some damn fine smokey goodness! read more

We just tried this place for the first time and it was so good! My parents are obsessed with BBQ and have been to a lot of places in the South and they said this is one of the best places they've ever been to. read more