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Best BBQ near Cole

Colorado has its own BBQ identity — a mix of Texas, Kansas City, and high-altitude improvisation. Cole has some good ones.

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G-Que Barbeque

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G-Que Barbeque

5.0(4)

1601 19th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Smoked meats in the heart of ballpark district

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GQue BBQ Denver

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GQue BBQ Denver

4.9(11)

1601 19th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Smoky pulled pork with apple slaw

Riot BBQ

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Riot BBQ

4.8(411)

2180 S Delaware St, Denver, CO 80223, USA

Known for: Fork-tender meats with mexican-inspired smoke

Smokin' Outlaw Kitchen

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Smokin' Outlaw Kitchen

4.8(624)

4211 S Natches Ct a, Englewood, CO 80110, USA

Known for: Expertly smoked meat, incredible value, colorado's best bbq

Smokin Yard's BBQ

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Smokin Yard's BBQ

4.7(2,674)·$$$$

900 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223, USA

Known for: Smoky baked beans and carolina pulled pork magic

Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

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Mama Jo's Chicken, Biscuits, BBQ

4.7(220)

3525 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: Crispy chicken, buttery biscuits, smoky bbq perfection

Ragin' Hog BBQ

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Ragin' Hog BBQ

4.7(840)·$$$$

4361 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211, USA

Known for: Smoked meats, killer sides, and hometown arkansas soul

Saucy's Southern BBQ & Cuisine

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Saucy's Southern BBQ & Cuisine

4.7(2,139)·$$$$

2100 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210, USA

Known for: Crispy catfish and carolina gold ribs

Smokin JJ's BBQ

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Smokin JJ's BBQ

4.6(76)

970 Yuma St, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Known for: Wood-fired brisket and pulled pork, legendary wedding catering

Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

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Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

4.6(829)·$$$$

2387 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210, USA

Known for: Brisket rueben and cilantro lime slaw magic

Smokin' Dave's BBQ - DENVER

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Smokin' Dave's BBQ - DENVER

4.6(2,603)·$$$$

1551 Cortez St, Denver, CO 80221, USA

Known for: Smoky ribs that never disappoint, always

Yazoo BBQ Company

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Yazoo BBQ Company

4.5(1,983)·$$$$

2150 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Smoked chicken that actually stays juicy

Smok Barbecue

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Smok Barbecue

4.4(1,260)·$$$$

3330 Brighton Blvd #202, Denver, CO 80216, USA

Known for: Smoke-kissed meats and versatile sauces done right

Hong Kong BBQ

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Hong Kong BBQ

4.4(415)·$$$$

1048 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219, USA

Known for: Crispy roasted duck, authentic cantonese flavors

Brothers BBQ

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Brothers BBQ

4.3(1,023)·$$$$

568 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Generous bbq sandwiches, killer slider deals

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

4.2(3,796)·$$$$

7557 E 36th Ave, Denver, CO 80238, USA

Known for: Smoked ribs and cornbread worth the trip

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