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Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q

3.8 (266 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Slider rolls toasted and their signature bbq sauce
Kari G.

The bark on this brisket was perfect! Nice deep smoke ring in it as well. Very tender and juicy. I also had the jalapeño sausage and it was very good! Beans were amazing, love the bread as well. I am not a huge fan of the mustard based sauce, but everything was great. They have great tea too! Our server was very nice and attentive and we loved the decorations in the restaurant. Would 10/10 recommend for some great BBQ!

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Jinny C.

Fun old-timely spot for bbq! The decor is top notch with lots of rustic memorabilia. Service was friendly and attentive as well. I got the one meat plate with brisket and green chile grits and okra as my two sides. The brisket was a bit drier than I'd like, but still tasty. The grits were delicious and although I was not expecting fried okra, I still enjoyed it. Beans were standard. The portion was pretty big as well. Parking lot in front and bathroom available

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Shanelle S.

American BBQ joint that is on the way to the Carlsbad Caverns. My friend and I stopped here for lunch and there was no wait for a table around 11:30am on a weekend. Free parking lot available. They do accept credit cards although there is a small cash discount. I had the Fort Knox potato which came with the cowboy mix (brisket, ham, and pork), cheese, and red onions. I opted for no sour cream on mine. The potato was huge and piled high with fixings. They gave us rolls with BBQ sauce as well. Our waitress Toni was very friendly. Single occupant restrooms are available.

Menu 2023.02
Yun-Wen L.

Food/Taste/Flavor: 2/5 - both dishes came with beans and bread. The beans were okay and the bread were buttered and fried so very oily. The entire to-go bag was just oily and greasy overall and everything touching the content of this bag had oil spots afterwards. One Meat Plate of brisket with mac & cheese and okra. The brisket was just sad and dried. Even drenching it with the barbecue sauce couldn't really help the texture of it. St. Louis Cut Spare Rib with seasoned corn and okra. The ribs were good but the corn was very buttery and oily as well. We couldn't finish the meal as it left both of us queasy Ambience: n/a - ordered food to go. Warm colored wood with cozy decorations. The lighting is harsh and could be toned down or use some light covers. Two entrances into the restaurant with the to-go orders by the back counter Service: 5/5 - friendly and quick service for to go Value for price: 2/5 - we didn't see any signs for it but there is a 3.5% fee with credit card use. For the amount charged for food, we expected better cook, flavoring, and texture. Very disappointing overall

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Elisa C.

We had a phenomenal time at this pace. The food was amazing and the service was really good. ESPECIALLY for how busy it was. I give the staff sooooo much credit as there was 3 people for the entire restaurant. The bussed, hosted, took orders AND ran food!! As a server in my past life I know how difficult that can be. The restaurant would definitely benefit from putting one more person on host/ Bussing duty. Aside from that the food was absolutely amazing. We had the half and half plate with rib, brisket Mac and cheese and okra. It came with rolls and we got a side of slaw to top it off. All and all everything about this place was so good. It was definitely a local spot and had its own unique vibe. Definitely a gem in the town.

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This place rocks! For starters the ambiance is fantastic. It is playful and interesting. Our server was outstanding she was super friendly and attentive. She brought us out extra meat free of charge without us asking. We had the brisket which was super tasty and we enjoyed their traditional BBQ sauce. We asked her many questions about how they BBQ and so she asked if we wanted to meet the chef and see the smoker. We jumped at this opportunity. Tyler walked us through his entire process and seemed excited to share his knowledge with us. Our only negative is that we had hoped they would have corn bread. In its absence they had some yummee rolls with honey. For dessert get the apple crumble a la mode. This is a must visit restaurant in Carlsbad.

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Kamrie F.

Love this place. Probably the best BBQ spot in Carlsbad I would say. I've tried every meat and nearly every side and not once was I disappointed. I mostly order to go but the times I have dined in the service was amazing. My favorite item is the meat stuffed avocados.

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Brisket was hard and dry, it seemed undercooked. Beans were not good at all. Only thing we liked was the bread.

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We had Brianna as our server, she was so welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed a memorable BBQ. Highly recommend the Ribs and brisket.

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