First time eating here. Been in business 3 generations if that doesn't already sum it up for you. Very helpful and friendly staff. Recommended the brisket sandwich and ribs, only got the sandwich. It was very delicious the way they make it. Was hoping the bbq sauce was more pronounced yet didn't need to be. This place is cozy and nice the way most good bbq spots are usually set up. If they would have had steak fries, that would have really hit the spot, crinkled only. Not a fan of macaroni and this was really good. Established in 1958 and still running strong. Keep up the good work and service. read more

Food was amazing and the service was great! It was so hot outside and it was nice to come in and have it nice and cool too :) Will be coming back next time I'm in the area for sure! Thank you for all the hard work and the delicious food! read more

Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q - Ribs and brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Great service and amazing food! Staff is super friendly! So glad we got to eat there on our short trip. Had the brisket sandwich combo on their recommendation! read more

Food was amazing and so was the Sweet Tea. We were here on business and love to try local favorites. This for sure is one of them. Quick service. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious BBQ, and the service was amazing!! Definitely a location. Will be back very soon.

Worst BBQ brisket I've ever had. Was so so dry. Absolutely disappointed waste of money and they also don't have any air conditioning so it's super hot and uncomfortable. Avoid. read more

Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This BBQ place is a must go. When I got to El Paso last year, I was told I had leave the state and to go to Cloudcroft for good BBQ. Tony's is leagues above Cloudcroft. As soon as you walk in, the people inside welcome you in with a cheery and familiar disposition. I think it's the first time since I moved here that I felt like a local walking into a small family owned place, it felt great! The ribs are juicy on the inside yet crunchy on the outside, meat falling off the bone when you take a bite. The chili tasted and looked like bean soup, certainly not a Texas chili, but it was amazing nonetheless. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

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What else can you say about Tony's. The Bbq is fantastic. Nevermind moist or lean. You get 4-6oz hand trimmed from the slab of meat. And the potato salad and beans are awesome. Overall the place has a cool vibe. read more

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this place!!! It's my special treat to myself. The staff is welcoming and kind. The PORK and the BRISKET???!!!! That's ALLLLL I'm there for read more

Food was very good. Amazing. Kind of expensive but that's to be expected these days. Always busy but fast service. Be prepared to wait a few minutes during busy times; seating can be limited. Overall, worth it read more

The food was great. So I would give 5 stars but it was not very friendly. There was one person who I am assuming was the owner, was the least friendly. But because the food was good, we'll return. Hopefully their attitude will change, : ) read more

Hacía mucho tiempo que no veníamos, y sigue estando muy rico el sabor es diferente a las cadenas de BBQ que he probado este brisket y la salsa es casera. Todo sabe muy rico. Un servicio al cliente cálido. Los mejores sándwiches de BBQ del Paso. read more

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Best Bbq in El Paso love going there!!If you have not gone . You're missing out la love the ribs!

i dont know what hash is, what's in it?! I've been going to Tony's for their hash for about 37 years, i used to work around the corner as a teenager at a sign shop. my boss gave me money and said go to tonys get me a bbq sandwich and a coors and get something for you, i order the cheapest on the menu a hash burrito for 79cents read more

I had Tony's BBQ catered for a party. I ended up waking up at 4 AM the following day with severe food poisoning and uncontrollable diarrhea. Additionally, my girlfriend, sister, and multiple friends also had diarrhea the entire next day. Not to mention the brisket was bland and dry. We got food poisoning from food that didn't even taste good. Under no circumstance should you eat at this place. I would bet my life on them having rats. read more

Best BBQ in El Paso. The Brisket and the pulled pork are delicious. The staff is really helpful and gives excellent customer service. I recommend to any and everyone to try this place. read more

Old El Paso staple great sandwiches and fabulous prices a must go place highly recommend

Everything was Perfect Great food and service been going there since early 60's and still same Fantastic BBQ and service. Best in all of El Paso. 5 stars. read more

Always great service! Food is always tasty and cooked to proper temperature. Would go again!

I am from California and was only in El Paso for a day. The BBQ need was hitting me, and we found Tony's. Thank goodness we did! For starters, their hospitality, service and unpretentious welcoming attitude was refreshing! Many restaurants should train with their staff on hospitality. Next, the BBQ was classic! I ordered the 2 meat combo that comes with 2 sides. I got beef and chicken breast- both were cooked perfectly. The beef was thinly sliced and tender, the chicken breast was great and not dry. It was what I think of when I think of wanting chicken. Great sides- tasty macaroni salad and savory, good chili beans. Their BBQ sauce was slather worthy. Plenty of food at a great price. Please go there. You'll leave with a smile on your face. read more

Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q - 2 meat combo- beef and chicken breast. - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I am actually from out of town and it was my fathers birthday on Jan 11. I wanted to do something special and send over a nice dinner for my parents as well as extra for left overs for the coming few days. Everyone kept telling me to order from Famous Dave's but working in the restaurant industry myself, I understand the importance of making sure family owned businesses stay open in these unprecedented times. That being said I shot a late email to Tony's asking if someone could contact me possibly the next day to help me place an order. In all retrospect I actually didn't expect a response so soon. Martha Vargas whom I believe is part of the family that owns this amazing spot personally emailed me back with her phone number early in the morning. We spent a little bit of time going over what my parents might like as well as what would be good to store for later in the freezer. She truly went ABOVE AND BEYOND let me tell you. She had her take out team not only pack a hot dinner for my parents for the evening but pack all the extra in freezer bags already separated and ready to store. I got to see my parents reaction on Facetime when the received the food and although im not from the area and do not know restaurants in El Paso, I know I ordered from the correct place when my father exclaimed "OH MY GOD TONYS??!!!! WOW!!!!!!" I cannot express enough how much the staff went out of their way to make my father feel so special even through a pandemic bday. As you can see from the picture, he was walking on cloud nine. From the bottom of my heart from a daughter not able to hug her family in over a year that as lives in Los Angeles, thank you. read more

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Love this place, it's not fancy, but food is great. The lady peeped out food was also lovely. I stopped by when I passed the city. Would definitely come again . read more

I have been visiting Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q since I was a child, and I have always highly enjoyed it. It is by far my favorite BBQ place in El Paso because the taste of their BBQ is unique. Their BBQ is not mega seasoned nor full of sweet BBQ sauce, but instead, I enjoy the taste of their slow-cooked meat. Now, their sauce rocks, too, but it is not the main focus. Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q Sauce is a bit spicy, vinegary, and tangy with the usual essentials of a BBQ sauce. I enjoy their modest, relaxed ambiance. When I visit, I love ordering their pulled pork or their brisket sandwich with everything, which means onion, pickles, green chile, and BBQ sauce. For their sides, I enjoy their cole slaw. If you go during the work week at lunch hours, Tony's BBQ gets busy. There is a usual long line, but it moves quickly. Their parking area is in the back, or you may park on the street. Tony's staff is friendly and caring. They have done an excellent job maintaining their original recipes for decades, and for someone like me who has been visiting them for many years, their recipe brings back sweet memories. read more

I haven't had any problems. Only sometimes Depending on who's taking care of the front desk. I believe that has gotten better. I'm just grateful for the late hours. As a busy single mom, my son has gotten seen and taken care of, so that I don't have to miss work. I know what's going on with my child, and I can plan for the next day. read more

Just had lunch there with a client and it's still absolutely delicious and very affordable! Not to mention the smiling faces that great you! The meat isn't greasy and they aren't trying to hide anything by smothering it in sauce. It's perfect. Despite looking at the sandwich and thinking "I can't eat all that" somehow all of us ate every bite! We also ordered French fries because they are fresh, crisp and crinkled cut. My pork sandwich was fantastic and the others agreed about their beef sandwiches. I had potato salad and appreciate that they keep it simple. I highly recommend Tony's! read more

How is it possible that I have never been or visited this local treasure?! Maybe because I am not a big red meat eater but here is an excellent reason to allow your friends to pick your lunch place. I walk in and turn into a kid in a dulceria, looking everywhere, unable to concentrate. There are local references and pictures all around and I want to read them all as if I was in a museum but then I remembered my friend was on a time limit.The place is full of mostly blue-collar working men on their lunch break. Anyhow, you can feel the pride in the space and smell the care in the cooking. Here is my summary. Place was homey, cozy, practical and quaint. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I must of talked to the lady at the line three times and she always had a smile and positive attitude. You can tell this is just not a job for her. The food was no frills and filling. I had the fish filet sandwich which was delicious. The culture of this place reminds me of that sitcom Cheers. Where everyone knows your name? Minus the alcohol. Like I told the nice lady, I will be back and bringing my family. read more

Very friendly staff and the food is delicious . Give them a try and you won't regret it.

The Best barbeque place in El Paso. Won't go any where else to eat these delicious sandwiches in town. Being going for over 20 years . Thank God for Tony's Barbecue place. Every one should try this place at least once. read more

Authentic Texas BBQ. What a gem. We weren't sure if we were gonna find anything worth writing home about in El Paso but there it was. A little smokehouse joint in a warehouse district of El Paso. Exactly what the doctor ordered. The brisket was no joke. I got two orders. Crispy bark. Juicy. Oh man. Add in the top notch potato salad and coleslaw and it all equals a meal that is literally unbeatable on planet earth. We added a few ribs to the order those were great too. If I return to El Paso I'm going back. And I'm buying a tee shirt. read more

All the food is great. I've been eating here sinceI was a kid. Every time I come to visit, I have to get a Tony's Brisket Sandwich.

I absolutely love eating at Tony's !! They use high quality meat which means you don't have to put a lot of seasoning on it and that's what I love about their barbecue. All the other barbecue places in town used tons and tons of salt and seasoning. I eat at Tony's at least twice a month read more

Just off the Jet in El Paso. Straight JOJ! Had to try this local hole. Middle of the road BBQ. Ordered the number #3 plate two meats. Beef and Chicken, Chile Cheese Fries n a drink. Price was good, service fast but not accurate. Forget the Chile cheese Fries completely. Brought out Fries, no Chile, then brought out Cheese sauce?. The place was packed. The beef was a bit fatty and the Chicken Dry. Both feel apart. Once you got thru to the beef it was very good. But the chicken was a loss. The sauce n green Chile were on point. Again middle of the road. read more

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Legendary. There's a reason this place has been in business since 1958. No frills hole in the wall with some of the best damn bbq around. Slow smoked tender meats accompanied by pickles, onions, and a perfectly balanced vinegar based sauce. All franchised bbq restaurants should hang their heads in shame. They can't touch Tony's. read more

I'm from out of town and when i come to El Paso, i try to stop in. I still love love their beef hash burritos. They are excellent! Service is always prompt. Ambiance is ok. Overall - great food and highly recommended! read more

Some of the best bbq in town! I love treating family and friends to their wonderful variety of sandwiches and plates. I use them for catering and never disappointed. read more

I liked the and the service was and the atmosphere was good and the location was easy to get to

The service was amazing! The food was yummy! The restaurant was cozy and welcoming I will be coming here again!

The food here is great. It's a small dated place but you don't come for the atmosphere you come for the best brisket in town. I always get it to go cause they don't serve alcoholic beverages. Even the sides put the other bb q places here to shame. read more

Great food and great customer service. In my opinion this is the best bbq I have ever had.

Delicious food and great customer service! Passing by on our way home to Phoenix AZ and restaurant came up with great reviews. It's a small family owned restaurant since 1958, hidden in an Industrial area. read more

Tony's the Pit Bar-B-Q - Sign - Barbeque Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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