Absolutely legit BBQ and sides! But first, need to give props to Gordon "Smokey", Chris "Sensation" for the hilarious experience ordering our food and "Ms. Louisiana"for the most perfect Collard Greens I've eaten West of the Mississippi! The restaurant itself is small but offers outdoor seating that has misters for the Las Cruces hot days. So my order: jerk chicken plate with collard greens and Mac n cheese! The jerk chicken was absolutely delicious! Perfect crunch, flavor and heat 10/10! The Mac n cheese was solid! The star has to be the collard greens though! They were perfectly seasoned, had the right amount of texture (not overcooked- al dente) and the ham finishes it off perfectly. My wife: pulled pork plate beans and Mac n cheese. Pulled pork also seasoned perfectly! Mac solid and the beans? 10/10!!! Definitely recommend you come grub out and have some hilarious fun content with Gordon and Chris! Super Great guys! Definitely going to hit up Guy Fieri to put y'all on his Triple D list!!! read more

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Food was good. Rated to four stars for prices. Meat prices in general are high right now, but.... What was $15 a year ago is now $18. What was $20 a year ago, is now $24. Not super outrageous, I've seen worse, but enough to drop a star. The porportions of some items were a bit sparse as well. So the burger was ok. The brisket was ok. The macaroni was good. But the jerk chicken was excellent! The fries were excellent! - nice a crispy with good seasoning. It had a good smokey flavor to it. I got the veggies as a side, and it was a good variety of veggies; corn, zucchini, green beans, carrots, broccoli, peas, and a tiny bit of cauliflower. There was also either yellow carrots or new potatoes, I couldn't figure out which cus all the veggies together tasted the same, lol. But I was glad for the variety. Could've added some green chile in there and maybe that would've pushed my four stars to five :D People were friendly, and although it took a little while, it was worth it. People in the back were not idle... two people before us, one after us, and one phone in. Actually, pretty quick with the food, as it was coming out constantly. Kudos to the crew! Overall, it's worth going here again for us, at least once in a great while ... :D read more

Smokey Sensations - Jerk chicken breast/thigh and mixed veggies (already had some veggies and the two legs. - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

10/10 experience on our short visit through town. This is exceptional BBQ at extremely reasonable prices. The 2-meat platter with two sides was $26...are you kidding me? Where can you find great bbq at that price anywhere? The ribs were stunningly good, the jerk chicken loaded with spices and smoky flavor, and the curds were addicting as hell despite my affinity for batter and not breading. We wanted to try just about everything on the menu, which is extensive. There are daily specials to go along with their great options. From the moment we arrived, there was a steady flow of people coming and going. We chose to eat inside since it was hot outside, but the patio area looked nice and even had mist sprinklers to keep diners cool. Finally, let me just say that I don't often leave reviews for places I haven't tried multiple times. Mostly for an objective review, but I'm confident I'd get the same great experience each visit. The owner and his staff were super friendly. Make sure you talk to Gordon when you visit. An all around excellent place from top to bottom. Great people, great food, great prices. Pretty hard to beat these days. read more

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The owner came out to check on things. Very friendly. Great service. Small but quaint. A hidden gem. As we left, we saw a smoker on the side of the building. Smells so good! read more

Smokey Sensations - Jerk chicken and pork ribs with potato salad and mac & cheese. So delicious! The meat fell off the bones. Extremely tasty. A hidden gem. - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Small little restaurant with just a few seats but big tastes. I had the brisket which was flavorful and tender. The mac n cheese here is my new favorite mac n cheese. Husband had a huge burger which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I even liked the onion rings and I do not like onion rings. These were lightly breaded and crispy. The owner and chef greeted us personally and made sure we received excellent service. read more

Smokey Sensations - Cowboy Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

One of the BEST barbecue places I've ever been to. Owner was super nice and let us know the best things to try as we are all from California. Food was to die for and the place was cozy. We will definitely be coming back to try more food! Our favorite was the pulled pork and oxtail with rice! Dessert favorite was bread pudding read more

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Smokeys was awesome! The flavors are wonderful and the meats are cooked very well. Highly recommend stopping by. The gentleman at the front was very friendly and helpful since we had questions and requested recommendations. read more

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Friendly staff!! Korean ribs were good! Kool-aide brought back child hood memories! Cornbread was phenomenal! read more

I really want this business to make it, and it has incredible potential. However, our meal tonight was disappointing and super expensive on top of that. We had called to check if they had run out of anything and they said no. We arrived shortly thereafter and were told they were out of Korean and spare ribs. I was disappointed because I want ribs. They suggested the Dino ribs and do ordered that, not realizing that one meal consisting of one rib and sides was over $50, not to mention the $25 for another meal. For that price I wish I could it was amazing but instead it was such a serious disappointment. They advertise 12 hour smoking. But what we got was meat that had been soaked in liquid smoke seasoning and possibly rubbed with smoked salt. The flavor of liquid smoke was overpowering and it was super salty. I expect barbecue to gain its flavor from actual smoke, not a cheap additive. The rib is sold by the pound and most of the weight was fat and bone as there is just a small round medallion of meat at one end. So that was by far the most expensive meat I have ever eaten. The sauce is also thin and flavorless. Fortunately we had a bottle of Gates barbecue sauce from Kansas City that made it eatable and finally taste like barbecue should. The two stars I am giving are for the sides which are very tasty. We won't be going back to the restaurant for a long time. I hope they can learn to smoke their meat properly and not resort to liquid smoke. That's just gross and you're only fooling people that don't know what smoked barbecue is supposed to taste like. read more

They are a hole in the wall with great energy. They have a big menu. I had the brisket plate and it was good. Their service is great! Really good guys! I'll be back to try more of the menu! Found me a new spot out here in Cruces! read more

This is a spot for takeout. You have to order on a screen while workers stand right there watching -- that alone was a little awkward. The whole experience felt chaotic. After 25 minutes, they still didn't seem to know who ordered what. We had planned to dine in, but once we saw everything served in plastic and styrofoam, we decided to take it back to our Airbnb. Once we finally ate, the seasoning was decent, but the BBQ was lackluster and the jerk chicken, while smoked, didn't have the bold jerk flavor you'd expect. The portions were good, though. For context, we ordered a drink, a jerk sandwich combo, and a 2-plate combo, which came to $55 after tip. Honestly, I was underwhelmed. It's Black-owned, and I respect that they're trying, which is why I gave it 3 stars. But they really need to fix their kiosk setup and clearly communicate when wait times are 20-30 minutes. Somehow, even after all that, the food wasn't hot when we got it. The best part? The $1.75 drink special. It was KOOL-AID! Check the pic. read more

Smokey Sensations - The signs with specials written in marker are giving food truck vibes. Zoom in for the Kool-Aid drink special! - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

it was great service. The food was awesome. They had given me the wrong order, and they made it for the mistake by giving me the right food and extra food. Owner is awesome and keeps great energy. The wings are absolutely fire . and the service is even better. read more

My family found this place on our way out of town & it definitely did not disappoint. We let Chris take the wheel & he made some great recommendations including the oxtail, bbq chicken, pulled pork, brisket, & my personal fav the banana pudding!!! Such a great spot to have some amazing barbecue. Thank you, Chris, we look forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu. read more

Friendly and Fantastic! Staying nearby on vacation and took a leap based on the Yelp reviews. So glad I did. We got personal service from the owner and his team was welcoming, engaging and friendly. We had the rib tips and brisket dinners. Both were fantastic. And definitely get the collard greens! read more

The food was flavorful and abundant. The service was great staff was very attentive. Ambiance was okay, it's a small place but offers outside seating. I had the brisket melt which was done on s nicely buttered toast it had plenty brisket and a mild cheese. It came with some old fashion sweet tea and some great onion rings. read more

Came in for lunch & ordered the spare ribs tips & brisket burnt ends. The first thing I noticed when I walked over was the AMAZING Smokey aroma wafting from the business. Oh my gosh. Mouth watering. Service was amazing. Met the owner who was soooooo nice & so helpful with suggestions on what to order. The food was delicious & I was extremely happy with my order. I will definitely be back & I can't wait to try something else delicious from the menu. read more

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Today I checked out the most recent incarnation of Smokey Sensations up on Missouri Avenue. The initial venue downtown is no longer there and it appears that the owner is no longer connected with his earlier partners??? As a result, a number of photos on this Yelp site are from the earlier downtown venue. Upon arrival I found the building provides an outdoor seating area in the front with a number of wooden picnic tables covered by a large tarp. This area will prove useful as inside there are only three tables and room for only three groups of diners and perhaps ten or twelve people at most. Apparently many customers take their order out. The bistro is bright, clean, and orderly inside. I will note that there was a lot of loud music playing and a lot of noise and chatter emanating from the kitchen area which was out of site. It created a certain vibe in the ambiance. You'll have to decide if that is to your liking. The owner of Smokey Sensations is a nice guy who comes forth and regularly checks on his customers. One young lady was working the front of the house as I entered. She handed me a menu right as I walked in. Past customers have complained that they had to type their orders into an electronic device at the counter but today the pleasant young lady just typed the order in as I stated it. Good for her! I decided to order their "Two Meat Platter" which comes with two sides. I asked for Jerk Chicken and Brisket with sides of Mac N Cheese and Fries. I also asked for a soft drink and was told they only have Pepsi products. It took around ten minutes before the meal was prepared and arrived at my table. The young waitress brought a napkin and metal fork and knife with it. (There were ketchup, salt, and pepper and additional napkins on each table.) The fries were short in stature and filled up a little metal cage. They were well seasoned and crispy. These were very flavorful fries. They were excellent. Rate them an "A-." The Mac N Cheese arrived in a small bowl. Unlike many BBQ joints this Mac N Cheese was outstanding. Rate it also an "A-." Very good. The brisket was covered with a thin BBQ sauce which had a nice flavor and a bit of a tang. The brisket was sliced thin and had little fat. It too was very good. Was it the best brisket I've had? By no means. It had no bark and not much of a smoke ring. But, it was very good. Rate it between a "B+" and "A-." The Jerk Chicken came as two drum sticks covered in a delicious sauce and with a firm and sticky skin...fully smoked. It was delicious...probably the star of the show! Rate it an "A" for outstanding. All in all, the meal was outstanding across the board. Ordinarily I would rate a bistro as this around four or four and a half stars at best, but the food at this Smokey Sensations was so good I just would not feel right in rating it less than FIVE STARS. The only problem as I see it is that the prices are a bit steep. I paid around $26.00 for the meal and an additional $4.00 for the glass of soda. With tax the meal came to around $32.00 not including a tip for the young lady. This is a bit much for such a casual restaurant! For that money I could have purchased a bone in ribeye meal at the Texas Roadhouse! Still, the food was outstanding. We'll leave it at FIVE STARS. (PS...many of the pictures below on my site pertain to the earlier downtown restaurant. Be careful when viewing them as that bistro is no more.) read more

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This place was AMAZING! The owner Chris was up at the front and he had the best recommendations since we were from out of town. Chris and all of the staff were super friendly and helpful. It was our first time having oxtails and rice as well as the collard greens and everything was cooked to perfection! This place has impeccable food, service and attention to detail was just as great. We will 100% be coming back the next time we're in town, we still have to try the salmon he recommended us! 10/10 read more

This place is definitely worth trying out. I got brisket melt with Mac n cheese and potato salad and it was the best. Las cruces definitely needs this place and people need to check it out. Their menu looks good so I will be coming back to try other things from their menu. The owner is awesome and friendly. Service was great. I hope this place stays open for a long time because it's been the best bbq food this I've had around here in las cruces and El Paso. Good size of melt and great flavor. Their flavor is the best!!!!! Can't get that anywhere. read more

We tried this place for the first time as I was looking for Dino Ribs (beef BBQ ribs) in the area. We come down to visit once a year, and I was looking for something closer than El Paso or Anthony for good beef ribs. Dino Ribs are only available on the weekend until they sell out. $35 per pound; my rib with two sides came to $54. That isn't unexpected for a Dino, I'm fine with the price. While the rib had great flavor and bark, it was rather tough, so I'd suggest you pass on this. On the other hand, the Brisket was outstanding! Moist, tender, nice bark and smoke ring. It might have been the Point rather than the Flat (my preference for Brisket), wherever it came from, it was excellent. The pork ribs had great flavor but were a bit tough. I'm not expecting fall-off-the-bone meat (in fact, some BBQ judges will deduct points for the meat if it's too tender). But the two versions of ribs, while very flavorful, needed more time to tenderize. The sides are excellent! The beans are very good, and the garlic parmesan fries are absolutely delicious. We had the mixed veggies, and they were also superb. Portions are generious. It took over 40 minutes to get our order out. The owner was very kind and brought us some cheese curds to nibble on while we ate. The cheese curds were very good, too. We were able to sit outside with our three dogs. I would come back, especially for Brisket, and would love to try the chicken. Overall, very good if you avoid the ribs. read more

Smokey Sensations - Brisket and Pork Ribs and Veggies - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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On a road trip and this place came up on the map around the corner from the hotel. I saw that they had jerk chicken so I had to try it. My wife saw brisket on the menu and was sold. She had a brisket baked potato that was fully loaded. She loved it. I ordered the 2 meat plate with jerk chicken and pulled pork. The chicken was outstanding. The pulled pork tasted greT and had a bit of a kick to it. The sides also had plenty of spice and flavor. The man and cheese was great and I was down with the collard greens, until I accidentally inhaled a pepper up my nose. That cleared the sinuses and about had me choke. Plenty of spice! What was cool is that they had home made red Kool aid which I mixed with Mountain Dew to get some extra pizazz. The staff were great and the owner had great options to choose from. Next time, I will try the oxtail read more

The food was delicious--like a really great home-cooked meal. We got the brisket plate with garlic parm fries and vegetables, and the teriyaki salmon, and everything was flavorful and well done. We are giving it 4 stars mainly because indoor seating is very limited (only four tables), and the walk to the bathroom isn't the cleanest-looking. There's a partitioned-off back area along that walk that looks a bit rough, but it's actually space they could use to expand and add more seating in the future. That said, there's also a patio outside with additional seating, which helps. Service was friendly and fast, even though they were very busy when we went. They still managed to get the food out quickly, which was impressive. There's also plenty of easy, free parking. read more

S/O to Chris for coming to NMSU and supporting the students. Please stop by and see him! You won't be disappointed!

food was great and even better service, they make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. I would definitely recommend this place if you want so great food. read more

The bread pudding was really small for the price and the rib tips were a bit underwhelming, but the burgers and fries were wonderful so they cancel out. I'll have to check if the other meats are better than Rudy's, but I can say that the sandwiches are great. read more

Scrumptious tender meat! family style service slinging collard greens and mac and cheese that slap and the dirty rice packed a perfect punch. delectable dinner that made our day read more

We absolutely love dining at Smokeys at least once a week. The owner and staff are super attentive and welcoming. The food is always delicious and never disappoints. You will not be disappointed with any of their dishes. read more

Will definitely be back! We got the Hangover Burger, the Cowboy Burger, cheese fries and the banana crumble cheesecake (I think that was the name of it). 10/10 Service was friendly and attentive. The music playlist and vibes were great as well! read more

Smokey Sensations - Hangover Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Amazing and unique traditional Southern Style BBQ, Caribbean, and even veggie friendly food. lol I just keep getting different Jerk Chicken variations (it's that good) but last time I got Chicken with Mushrooms and Swiss. Chris and family are people who REALLY care about this- the type of people you want to support on a rare night out. Great central location, easy to get to...music bonus: they have played Tribe's Low End Theory a couple times when I was there. Check them out 100%. Great people/great food/great time. read more

Excellent food. This was our first time to this cozy and friendly restaurant. CLEAN dining area, and outside (covered ) patio.Very attentive staff. Forgot to take pics of food cuz it was telling us to dig in, and we sure did! Ordered; Pulled pork sandwich w/ onion rings, rib plate, pulled pork loaded potato. for sides we got dirty rice and baked beans. Everything we ordered was awesome! Will definitely be back. Thanks Smokey crew! read more

I moved from Houston where they have a Caribbean place with great jerk chicken. My first time here so when I saw it on the menu I ordered it. The chicken was dry and rubbery and definitely not on the same level in taste. I definitely would not know this is jerk chicken if I didn't order it myself, because it doesn't even taste like it. I will probably give this place another try, but I will definitely not be ordering the jerk chicken. Definitely disappointed read more

Delicious, traditional, southern style BBQ. Brisket plates, Mac and cheese, greens, dirty rice... all of it was excellent. Seems to lean Cajun in seasonings, but everything was well seasoned, fresh and excellent. read more

First I want to say the owners are amazing, kind and care about your experience. We came with a kid who has picky tastes and where so sweet in accommodating him and we really appreciate it. Now, the food was spot on delicious , their bbq sauce is one of the best I've had and the brisket scrumptious. Definitely will be making this a go to spot when we are in Las cruces. read more

This place is absolutely amazing food is flavorful and meat is tender. Got burnt ends and mac and cheese. Definitely my new favorite place for BBQ. Staff is extremely friendly and awesome with recommendations read more

Wonderful Southern food, big menu with lots of variety. I had teriyaki salmon bowl, which had rice and lots of vegetables. Yummy! Easily 2 meals for me. Hubby had a pulled pork sandwich that was huge, the pork was tender and lean. His came with perfect onion rings and a drink. We split a side of mac and cheese. So good! A few small tables inside, a nice wooden deck out front with more seating. We did take-out, which many seemed to be doing. We will definitely be back! read more

They would was amazing, i got the double smasher burger with cheese.its now my number 1 burger!!! wonderful staff extremely friendly and welcoming. A very casual homey vibe!!!! I can tell that the owner put an insane amount of passion into this place!!!! read more

We visited Smokey Sensations on our way to White Sands. It was easy to find and had plenty of parking. The staff were fantastic and very friendly! The food was really excellent and delicious! I would highly recommend the jerk chicken, Mac and cheese, and burgers. read more

The fish and chips and the jerk chicken were delicious! The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming! The owner also brought me out a sample of his ox tail soup which was amazing as well...just a nice surprise. Will be back soon! read more

The oxtail with rice was incredible, fork tender. I was able to remove all the meat with a fork and knife. The gravy was very flavorful and I have not had potato salad this tasty before. The owners were outgoing, friendly and helpful in making our selections. My husband had oxtail as well, and his Mac and cheese was the best he's had! Come join the happily satisfied patrons here at Smokey Sensations!/ read more

I've visited this place a few times since they opened and it's good most of the time but sometimes the experience is really disappointing. If they're busy (and they usually are) you can expect to wait a minimum of 30-40 minutes for your order to be ready. I like to call ahead and place my order for pickup but sometimes the staff are too busy to answer the phone. I try to get something different every time I visit but it's a big menu for a small kitchen which in my opinion, contributes to the long wait times. My favorite items to get are the burgers and so far, I haven't had a bad burger here. The smashburgers are great and one of these days I'll try the Cowboy Burger, if I can convince myself that it's worth the $20 price tag. My only gripe about the burgers is that the fillings (lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, etc) are separated so you have to shovel them onto the burger yourself. I like the jerk chicken but the portions are on the smaller side. The sandwich has a little bit of meat and a couple slices of pickle and onion. The burrito is supposed to include cheese, onions, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream but there's no guacamole and instead they stuff the burrito with rice (which isn't indicated on the menu). The nachos aren't very good because the restaurant uses bad chips. It's like they only use hard, stale chips with half of them already smashed. The price varies depending on your choice of meat (or lack thereof) but if you want your nachos "fully loaded" its an extra $2-3 and it seems like the extra toppings also depend on the kind of nachos you ordered. I've had several and somewhat random variations of toppings including jalapenos, extra cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole, hot sauce, bbq sauce, and onions. All of the appetizers are deep fried but the restaurant either uses way too much batter or hardly any because I've had pieces that are mostly batter and others where the batter pretty much fell off in the deep fry. There are discrepancies between the online menu on their website and the online ordering menu through Clover (their ordering service). The website menu has a more accurate list of items but the Clover menu is more accurate regarding the current prices. The Clover menu doesn't include everything the restaurant offers. This place seems to have a revolving door of employees because every time I'm here I see a completely different crew of people. The owner is usually around and he can be the friendliest guy at times but sometimes he has absolutely no patience for anyone. Be warned, if you have a complaint or say anything negative within earshot of the owner, he might come over to your table and start arguing with you. One time an employee asked about my order on my behalf (although I didn't ask her to check on it) and the owner poked his head out and practically yelled at me that it's coming and I need to be patient because "good food takes a while." Sure, it's not like I had already waited 40 minutes for my burger and fries... read more