Wonderful BBQ and a great experience! Red Chimney BBQ was a wonderful dining experience! The interior has a quintessential steakhouse-meets-log-cabin vibe--warm, rustic, and inviting. The food was fabulous. We ordered the one-meat special and chose the smoked turkey. Due to dietary restrictions, we could only have the mac and cheese and macaroni salad as our two sides. The turkey was smoked perfectly--nice and moist and, most importantly, not dry! The BBQ sauce had a nice tang that complemented the turkey perfectly. Both sides were also very good, and the portions were generous for the price. The prices here are very reasonable. Jill, the owner, was incredibly nice, and we had a lovely conversation about New Mexico. The service was top-notch, which made the whole experience even better. If we're ever back in Carlsbad, we'll definitely be back! And maybe by then, we'll be able to put brisket back on our menu! Thank you to Jill and her staff for a truly pleasant dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

While in Carlsbad, we were craving some great BBQ and we found it here. Everything is made from scratch and they even have green salads on their menu. The staff is friendly and seated us as soon as we got there. The decor is as described. But what sealed the deal is their homemade Sourdough Cobbler! Cherries galore! The crust was perfect too! With vanilla ice cream!!! I wasn't going to have the ice cream as I'm lactose intolerant but once I saw it, I ran out to my car and got my Milky pills! No problems whatsoever! Sometimes ya gotta make choices! We did and I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Homemade Sourdough Cobbler! - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

It has been years since I've been here. Pre-Covid in fact. I was so happy to see this place still open 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. read more

Perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner for big parties. I had the ribs and they were so tender. I think I enjoyed the dessert more. We had pecan pie and an apple crisp with ice cream. They really are generous with their ice cream scoops! read more

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

Delicious food and to-notch service. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a BBQ place. There were some great antiques displayed - including an antique player piano. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Honey and rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

We came here Thursday eve around 5:30. Hubs & 11yo ordered the half and half. With ham and brisket but actually ordered turkey & brisket and sides of fried okra and mac salad. He loved it all. They did bring his turkey. Kid ordered brisket & shredded beef. He loved it. With seasoned corn and Mac & cheese. He ate it all. I got the ribs with Mac & cheese and potato salad. The ribs seemed alittle under done to me. And I did not like the Mac & cheese. No flavor. This is Kansas City bbq so the sauce has a little more vinegar zip. Service was good. When we were done the place was packed. Nice decor. The boys liked it way more than did. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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This Restaurant had great service and even better food! I recommend this to anyone who loves BBQ as much as I do! I will be back soon to try the other half of the menu! read more

Racist place. The waitress very rude attitude. Didn't serve us only tea. She served several tables around us which people came later than us. It's an Anglo place and we're Hispanic. I normally don't write reviews but because of the attitude the waitress gave me and raced her voice at me in front of everyone telling me she wasn't the cooker and wasn't her fault I'm writing this. I will talk to the manager tomorrow because I'm very upset about the issue. The service it's extremely bad by how I was treated. read more

Great bbq in an unexpected place! We weren't expecting to find Kentucky bbq in New Mexico, but we are glad we did! The bbq chop mix (brisket, ham, pork) over cheesy fries was a great start to the meal. We had pork, brisket, coleslaw, beans, Mac n cheese, and toasted buttery rolls. Everything was great! The pecan pie for dessert was perfect! Our server, William, was so kind and made our meal so special. read more

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. read more

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Ate here after visiting Carlsbad Caverns over Labor Day weekend. Food was really good and the overall ambiance of the place was really cute there's tons to look at and the little details inside were really neat. The food overall was tasty and the serving sizes were huge. The meat itself was great, we got ribs, brisket, and chopped mix, the sides were hit and miss at our table but overall not bad and would visit again if we're ever in the area. read more

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 read more

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So yummy the Okra was amazing everything was delicious... the beans are like homemade Granny's beans bread so yummy. Only complaint is couldn't eat ever day it's absolutely delicious every single thing!!! read more

Good food! Attentive server. Fun decor. There were six of us and we all got either pork, turkey, or brisket. Or a combo. Everyone enjoyed theirs. The sides were good and plentiful. All the meals came with a side of pinto beans, too. And they serve Sister Schubert style rolls. LOTS of food on the plate. We had leftovers! Only downside doesn't seem to be within their control, the drinking water does not taste good. But it doesn't at our AirBnb a 1/2 mile away either. Must be the way it is in this part of Carlsbad. In you're hungry in Carlsbad for some BBQ, this place will fee you! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Stuffed avocados - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

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

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. read more

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Wow! What a nice surprise for BBQ.... The parking lot was full so it must be good right? The Jalapeño Sausage is darn good! Brisket was tender with a little chew and some good smoke flavor. The hush puppies were interesting sticks of dough that had good flavors but not a hush puppy of recognition in my experiences. The Smoked Mac was, well not holding up to the expectation of Smoked. Fell a little flat but was good. Beans were good but add in a chunk of brisket/pork and look out below. Just needed that extra kick to bring it up on the scale Now this tangy mini kettle of slop sauce was darn good! I used it as a dip for some of the meats but enjoyed every bite. Moisten your chops because and prep for a good meal Beware the Peach Sourdough Cobbler al la mode! Definite return in my book. I'll do my part and enjoy all this restaurant has to offer! Kudos BBQ Masters read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Half and Half with Brisket & Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

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

I ordered the brisket and it was extremely dry. Grits were ok and the sausage was barely acceptable. Once and done, we won't be dining here w read more

After a long day of travel and no food, we were famished. This restaurant checked off everything we needed. The food was excellent! Perfectly seasoned & a lot! The waiter was amazing! And the restaurant was a clean, relaxing place to unwind. One of the best barbecue restaurants we have been to. read more

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Red Chimney is a decent sized BBQ restaurant off one of the main streets in Carlsbad. Service is friendly and ample parking surrounding the restaurant. The food is OK. Most of the other reviews here capture the high points: Catfish and Pork. The rest of the meats and sides we tried were pretty mediocre (beans, brisket). I think red chimney is ok for satisfying a pass through BBQ craving but there may be slightly better spots to check out in Carlsbad as well. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Catfish Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

I'm 68 if this place was in my home town I'd go broke eating here. This business has been around in some form or fashion since late 50's. Use to come here with my grandparents. read more

Our door was excellent. Our server was pleasant and helpful and the service was fast. I had the St Louis ribs, my wife had the pulled pork over grits. My ribs were meaty and delicious. It came with beans that were pretty much tasteless and a roll that was too tough to chew. My wife said the pulled pork and grits was pretty good. I don't eat grits so I'll take her word for that. However, we got there at 5:00 pm. They were out of my first choice for an adult beverage, and they were out of my selection for dessert! It's 5:00 pm. You are open for several more hours! Plan better! They also added a $2 charge for using my credit card. 90% of their business is by card. If they don't accept cards they would lose business. Stop penalizing people for patronizing your business! I deducted the $2 from the tip. It wasn't the server's fault, but I'm not paying it either. read more

Great sausage, turkey, ribs, and green chile grits. Gluten free and amazing taste. Waitress and ambiance was a treat!! Prices are reasonable and it was worth the adventure read more

We have ordered four different meals - all of them were terribly salty. None of us have eaten. No apology,, manager did not show up to address our concerns. The service was slow and had little interest in customers. read more

I enjoyed this place! The decor is reason enough to go, but I thought the food was decent as well (although I will admit that I'm pretty inexperienced/low maintenance when it comes to BBQ). We got the fried catfish and ribs and enjoyed it! The sides were tasty and the rolls were pretty standard. I would come back here if I were in the area! read more

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Service was fair considering how short handed they were. The meats were smoked well and had a good flavor. Their choice of bbq sauce.. was not to my liking at all. Even my no -picky wife was discouraged. Luckily the meat was delicious plain. Skip the peach cobbler. It was poor at best, and had at least half APPLES in it.. which made no sense at all. You have been warned. read more

Found this place only because of Yelp. It is on the far outskirts of town. It's a rustic looking BBQ joint with cement floors and 4-person tables. The brisket and the okra are my recommendations. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

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Way to over priced, waiter had the fakest weave. The only thing that was good was pickle slices and sprite. (ps cheese curds didn't have any cheese) read more

We ordered smoked half chicken and pulled pork with grits w green chile. Both were delicious. The chicken was tender and Smokey. We are over 65. We had enough left overs for a snack the next day. read more

Probably the worst BBQ restaurant I have been to. Went in to order some brisket to-go. I Ordered sliced brisket moist. I got chopped dry as a bone with no flavor. The potato salad and mac and cheese were good. Told Morgan the server three times that i wanted moist and she was clueless. Ordered sliced white bread ( can't believe they charge for that ) She ordered rolls and so I had to tell her again that I wanted white sliced which was stale when I got it. Morgan was the worst I have ever had she doesn't listen to what was ordered. BTW The white bread was Texas Toast. They need to go to Texas to learn how to season, smoke & slice brisket. Do not recommend this restaurant. read more

so overall it was a mid experience. the food was ok. it had nothing on my favorite bbq places. the staff was nice but nothing out of the ordinary. the food was cold which i absolutely hated, but the flavor was there. read more

While visiting Carlsbad, we were looking for a good BBQ restaurant and boy did we find it - Red Chimney Bar A Que. Our server - Bea did an outstanding. She made sure that we well taking care. We order the Brisket and pork with side dishes of fried okra and salad. Our order was received shortly after the order was placed. The brisket and pork had the best smoke ring which their pit boss made sure it was the perfect. The brisket and pork were moist and had outstanding flavor. The salad was fresh. The fried okra was hot and a home run. The atmosphere had the home time feeling. The rustic look include many animals on the wall and had even had a bear club up a pole. Another pole had a big bear trap. It was fun looking at all the antique items throughout the restaurant. So, I you are looking for some good home time BBQ, this is the place. read more

We stopped here for a quick dinner while on our way out of Carlsbad Caverns National Park to El Paso. Cute little place and nice quaint atmosphere. We enjoyed looking at the trinkets and mounts on the walls. We were promptly served by a very nice waitress--very nice and polite. We are with our three teenage sons. The menu was very meat heavy--which is to be expected--so if you eat here be sure you are in a carnivorous mood! We had the ribs which we had to send back, the loaded potato and the meat platter. Overall ok--I'm sad to say but I prefer Dickey's over this place. If you're in a rush and need a decent bite--this place will do the trick--otherwise look elsewhere. read more

Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Carlsbad, New Mexico

What a great find!!! Jasmine was pleasant and food arrived fast! The Fort Knox potato was EXCELLENT ‼‼ Clean place and lively conversations about. If you're passing through like us, please check the restaurant out! read more