Good size portions, everything tasted great, friendly staff, and a chill environment.

The brisket and chicken were both really good and were easily the best part of the meal. The meat was flavorful and cooked well. The sides, however, were a letdown. The potato salad and mac and cheese were very bland and lacked seasoning. The beans were a little undercooked and still had a bit of a hard texture. The coleslaw was an interesting take with pineapple and walnuts, but despite the unique ingredients, it also lacked flavor. The drink selection was also surprisingly limited to canned beverages. For a Texas BBQ restaurant, I was really surprised they didn't even offer sweet or unsweet tea. That felt like a missed opportunity. The employees were friendly! read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Brisket, Beans and Cole Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We're visiting El Paso for a wedding so naturally we wanted to find a bbq spot and I'm glad we stumbled upon Skinny's! Upon walking inside you can smell the smoke from the smokers and that is a great sign when entering a bbq place. When placing our orders the server had to check if they had enough of what we wanted before we placed an order which is also an amazing sign! Bbq is meant to be fresh and not in a warmer somewhere and this place was as fresh and as delicious as it gets! I got the brisket and ribs and the meats were perfect! You get a choice of brisket between lean or moist and I chose the lean option as I don't like much fatty meats and even the lean was juicy! Whatever they used on the brisket was like nothing I've had before! The ribs too! Even the beans were so good! Usually I add bbq sauce to my beans but these were so good as is! read more

We ate at Skinny's BBQ on Saturday evening. We ordered a brisket, sausage and chicken plate with a side of potato salad. Great flavor, Enjoyed it very much. Also, ordered a great & delicious BBQ big size sandwich (not skinny) filled with a lot of brisket meat on a nice fluffy bun and side of beans. Very good! We couldn't finish it but had for leftovers. We enjoyed talking with Charlie and Cameron they are very nice and hospitable. We had ordered out food before but this was our first time eating in at the Zaragosa restaurant. We enjoyed it, it's a small place but cozy. Thank you, see you next time. read more

Food, pros: the brisket was smoked pretty much to perfection. Cons: when I go to a BBQ I am accustomed to a flight of sauces with a range of flavors. This place stakes it all on one sauce. That's a bold decision, and only works if that sauce is transcendently good. It was just fine. Service: excellent Ambiance: a nice smokehouse theme despite being in a strip mall. This is really 3.5 stars rounded up. The sides were also pretty mediocre. I'll keep exploring. read more

Skinny’s BBQ - 1/2 Lb Brisket with potato salad and barbecue beans. - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Gotta have bbq when in Texas. As a visitor in town for 2 days from California According to many locals on FB , this was one of the most popular and recognized. I searched on FB asking for BBQ recommendations. It was really Good! Very tasty great options and portions. Small indoor spot w seating inside. I definitely recommend them. Great house bbq sauce. Great service too. read more

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Live bands , good bbq, great beer selection, can't go wrong here as this is El paso's next level bbq establishments which continues to grow to new heights. The Service was great, from the servers, to bar backs. Everyone was hard at work for us in Horizon. Come check it out and sit down or take out. Authentic BBQ is slow smoked and runs out, so make your plans to arrive early! Good job Jason keep it goin! read more

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Food was amazing ribs were tinder and came off the bone easy. Was looking for beef ribs but this place popped up on Apple Maps 10 out of 10 read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

loved it !! saw some reviews for this place and they were right !! i forgot to take pics !! brisket had s great smoke ribs melt in your mouth the sausage has a great spice !! the cole slaw !! pleasant surprise !! Ill be thinking about that one for s while !! gotta get there early - they run out of stuff fast !! small dressing area.. read more

Absolutely delicious!! The portions were amazing for the price. The service was fast and friendly. Nice spot to enjoy a delicious meal. Will be going back! read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Mac Attack - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Extremely disappointing experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was terrible. We had to ask for menus because no server came to our table. Throughout the entire meal, the staff was inattentive and unprofessional. read more

This place was a rec and I was stopping in El Paso for food so thought I'd give it a try. Sides were solid! I was skeptical about the pineapple in the slaw but knock until you try it! It was actually delish! The potato salad was also delish. A bit disappointed in the meats though. Flavor was all there and sauce was solid but brisket was overcooked and ribs were extremely dry. Friendly service! read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

3 meat combo with beans and potato salad! "Five stars isn't enough! The 3-meat combo is the way to go if you want to try the best of everything. The smoke flavor is authentic and deep, not overbearing. Everything was juicy, hot, and served with a smile. Hands down the best BBQ I've had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and try them out!" read more

Skinny’s BBQ - 3 meat combo with a coke ! - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I got the three meat platter at the new Horizon City location. It was the most tender barbecue I have had since I've been here in El Paso. The portions were very large. I had it for three meals. I will be there again. It's a new location. Give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. I wasn't! I finally got good food, close. Thank you read more

Food and service were great!! The owner was very nice and the place is clean and the theme + vibe is cool. I definitely recommend coming here if you love good BBQ! read more

Excellent BBQ on the East side!! Mike & Zach are excellent servers and fantastic cooks. We had a hungry group it was busy a small wait but well worth the time. Definitely recommend this one read more

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Hands down, the best BBQ I've ever had! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and amazing hospitality. Located in a large plaza, plenty of parking available. Brisket: (5/5) - you get the option to choose between moist or lean brisket which is pretty awesome. So tender and pairs so well with their bbq sauce. Ribs: (5/5) - falls right off the bone and into your mouth, cooked perfectly! Mac and cheese: (4/5) - I'm a sucker for shells and the bell peppers was different but not necessarily bad. Potato salad: (3/5) - I prefer smaller cuts of potato, maybe add some pickles to add to the crunch and sourness over the mustard. read more

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Ok, yelp is usually pretty accurate, but this time, NOT SO MUCH! This place has 4.5 and I couldn't possibly give it more than 2. The brisket had a crust, but it was a burnt tasting crust. It was NOT juicy AT ALL and no smoke ring. The ribs were so so. They weren't dry like the brisket, but really not seasoned well at all, truly a bad flavor. The only drinks were bottled water, canned soft drinks and canned Brisket tea. I don't drink soft drinks and canned tea, water was fine but not my 1st choice. The beans were good, the potato salad had a sweetness I don't particularly care for and the Mac and cheese was overcooked pasta and A LOT of cheese sauce. Overall, not a good place to eat. read more

The food was cooked nicely from the sausage to the potato salad. The service was impeccable wonderful owner and positive staff. It's very comfortable, like eating at home. read more

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Family owned business with outstanding food, incredible service and the kind of BBQ, you dream about after a long day. Thank you for the time and energy you put into your recipes. read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Texas Trinity was amazing - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Let me say their staff is kind and understanding small home town kind of place . Omg their Mac & cheese and coleslaw were some of the best I've ever had . I want to say I'm 50/50 in their meats but so I hear we were lucky to get any because they usually sell out so perhaps to get their best representation best bet is To go earlier . I still would recommend this place because we had a nice time . read more

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This is the worst bbq I have tried and the service was terrible. The brisket was dry and so was the ribs I wouldn't recommend it as I eat at at a lot of bbq places read more

Very disappointed Brisket was very dry seem like old brisket had high hopes. Fries were fresh read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

My son and I drove from FL to CA.... Googled best BBQ and Skinny's popped up. Deliciousness defined. Really authentic and early since they sell out of items. Dogs welcome too. read more

Skinny Pig We weren't originally planning on driving thru Texas en route from Las Cruces to Carlsbad. But, after seeing as how it was just an additional hour or so to the road trip, it seemed worthwhile as this would be our first chance to get our hands--and mouths--on some real Texas BBQ. After consulting the Yelp Gods, we had decided on Desert Oak BBQ as our destination of choice for the best Q in El Paso. However, unbeknownst to us and Waze™, they had evidently left these digs for larger ones down the street and had been replaced by a young upstart catering/food truck turned brick-and-mortar Skinny's BBQ. The Good: *We met the owner and two of his kids who were helping out over the holiday break, and they were really great salt of the earth people. This is also a veteran and Latino-owned business for those who care. *All of the Q was outstanding. Even the pulled pork, which I'm very picky about, was really delicious. The brisket was juicy and smoky, as were the ribs and chicken. *Their housemade seven pepper sausage is really what stole the show for me, as it was smoked perfectly and had a nice spicy kick. *All their Q comes out dry (the way it should), and there's no reason to remember to ask for SoS (Sauce on Side). *Coleslaw is made with pecans and raspberries and was utterly fantastic. Sweet, crunchy, and just the right amount of mayo. Maybe the best 'slaw we've ever had. *Fried Twinkies® were a fat asses (i.e., yours truly) dream come true... Perfectly crispy fried twinkies topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with melty chocolate. If they have it available, you must try it! Evidently, they sell out of this quite a bit. *Outdoor seating The Meh: *Potato salad was, well, potato salad... *The chorizo beans were also disappointing. Despite having chorizo in them, they really just had zero flavor and very little salt. I'm hoping this was a fluke and not a regular thing. However, I will say, at least the beans were cooked, which is more than I can say for some BBQ places I've been to. *No beer or alcohol but evidently, you can BYOB. I'm guessing that's a TX thing? The Ugly: *D-bag reviewers that give one-star reviews for a BBQ place selling out of their meats. I hate to break it to you, but if your favorite BBQ place isn't selling out, then they probably suck. TLDR: Fantastic introduction into Texas Q and a worthy competitor for other BBQ places in the area. read more

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Portions are a good size for how much you pay. Brisket was a little dried out and lacked flavor. The pulled pork was too salty and I couldn't finish it. The ribs were fantastic. Tender and the sauce used on the ribs is excellent. They were out of chicken which was a disappointment. The BBQ beans were very good with bacon and pieces of jalapenos to give it a little kick. They were so good I had two portions. The potatoes in the potato salad were undercooked and the pieces cut too big for my liking. Otherwise it was okay. It's worth going just for the ribs and beans. read more

I can see why the food runs out daily. It's amazing! The ribs I had were one of the best I've ever had in my life. My first time in El Paso and these ribs were amazing. Definitely recommend the ribs to try. Would come back only for those ribs. The staff was also friendly and nice. Great Texas ambience. read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Texas Two Step. Ribs with MAC N CHEESE and POTATO SALAD - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Stopped while driving thru town back home to California and I ordered the Texas Trinity just in time to get my ribs. the next customers weren't as lucky as they just sold out for the day! Ribs were some of the best I've had! the brisket was tender and pulled pork was delicious also. Referred this place to some locals who wanted some good BBQ read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Everything was so tender so delicious when you walk in a aroma hits you and it smells really good the only proplem is that the frys were salty. Good service Cameron was very nice and helpful. read more

Another great BBQ spot has arrived in El Paso - Skinny's BBQ! I dropped by on Thu to pick up some food but when I showed up at 7pm, there was a "Sold Out" sign - business was really good & they had run out of food!). Dropped back by on Fri, around 6pm. When I walked into the location that formally housed Desert Oak BBQ, I asked if brisket was the best option to try and was informed that only ribs and pulled pork were still available so I ordered the "Texas Two Step" which includes two meats, two sides and a drink. Took the food home and was super happy with the quality of the food! The ribs literally fell off the bone! The pulled pork was tasty with lots of great spices and the bbq complimented it perfectly! The recommended beans and cole slaw (with pineapple) were money too! I have another favorite BBQ spot to add to my regular list of lunch/dinner spots! read more

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First time here and I will say that this place definitely delivered on exactly what I was craving. After seeing a person post on FB I knew I had to order El Bravo which featured chunks of brisket (think burnt ends flavor) with deliciously smoked brisket, Mac n cheese, pineapple.slaw and chile con queso all nestled inside a seasame seed bun Because this sandwich was a mouthful, it will be messy. I had a side of potato salad with it and only gripe was there was a couple chunks that were a bit hard. Other than that I could find no fault with my meal. My friend ordered a simple brisket sandwich which I was told was good too. They don't have jalapenos but they do have thread's which were spicy and good. I'm planning a return next week. read more

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Great brisket sandwich big portions for the price Great customer service Good atmosphere I will be back Oh they got rid of the electric knife, read more

Absolutely amazing. El Flaco sandwich was a work of art and super flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

Skinny’s BBQ - El Flaco sandwich - amazing!! - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Worst brisket I have ever had, was super dry. Ribs were tender but didn't have much seasoning just plastered in bbq sauce. pretty disappointed for Texas bbq and will never go back. read more

I think there's a reason most of the bad reviews of this place are because it runs out of food. My brother and I drove from Pensacola, FL to Los Angeles and we stopped at as many bbq places along the way as we could. Skinny's NAILED it. Yes, they were out of the sausage and chicken but the ribs and brisket and pulled pork and beans and sauce (perfect blend of sweet and lil spice) were all-time. Bbq can be hard to get away from the grease fest, bean soup, and overly salted meats. Skinny's easily wins best bbq along our trip. read more

Skinny’s BBQ - Brisket, pulled pork, ribs - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The food was absolutely delicious, with perfectly cooked meats and flavorful sides that really hit the spot. The service was also outstanding-friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. One thing that really stood out was their loaded fries they were very delicious! read more

I ordered the Texas two-step with brisket and pulled pork, bbq beans and potato salad. The house bbq sauce was excellent, bold with a hint of smoke, great with everything. The brisket was tender and juicy with a delicious seasoning on the bark. Great value for the portion size, perfect recommendation from the staff, and the decor inside the restaurant is everything you want from a traditional bbq joint! A must-try location to experience Texas bbq. read more

The BBQ is PHENOMENAL! Great service and outstanding quality of food. It's a smaller place than your usual BBQ joint in El Paso; but overall, the food is ranked best quality in town. Go try Skinny's BBQ today! read more

I ordered the rib plate, and must say they were some of the best ribs in Texas. Expertly seasoned and tender enough to pull apart with a plastic fork. Highly recommended! read more

Well, the BBQ was great. But what was really impressive was the potato salad. Nobody in El Paso makes good potato salad. The place is very cozy so if you go when it's busy, there may be no place to sit. There are no fountain drinks - all of the sodas will be out of a can; but they're cold and it kind of gives you a backyard feeling. Bread is straight out of a loaf of bread bag and it was soft and fresh Overall since I'm on the very far west side getting to this place takes a bit of a journey; but I will say that when I'm out this way this will be my go to barbecue place. read more