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    Circle J Barbecue

    3.0 (61 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rib Plate
    John T.

    This place deserves a way better rating, it's great. Nice staff and incredible food. As a Texas I can say this is some damn good bbq. You gotta stop here!

    Turkey, Brisket, Mac n Cheese, Bread Roll
    Dante A.

    Nice little spot in Ruidoso. Friendly and quick service, our host was pretty cool and the food was good. Off a main road so you can't miss it. Will definitely come back.

    Texture of spam!
    Debby B.

    Ordered the turkey . I mean furky , spam , turkey loaf or what ever you want to call it. It's processed something! But is not turkey BBQ . Not by a long shot . I just say no people, just no!!

    Rib plate.
    Susana C.

    While driving through Ruidoso we were enticed by the smell of smoked meat coming from this restaurant. It is cafeteria style so you can expect much service. I had the rib plate which was just average. The ribs smelled good, but we're not fall off the bone tender and the BBQ sauce was pretty standard. Nothing spectacular about the sides either. The day we went was somewhat windy, so ashes from the fireplace were flying everywhere. We had to move tables several times to keep the ash off our food. Next time we will just take it to go.

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    11 years ago

    Best bbq in town. Friendly staff, warm, fluffy rolls, and homemade sauce... This place is a gem in our pretty little mountain town!!

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    12 years ago

    I was driving by and the smell is what made me stop. The barbecue was absolutely amazing. Best ribs I've had in years.

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    10 years ago

    Macaroni and cheese and green beans had no flavor and ribs tasted off, kind of metallic. Couldn't eat more than a few bites

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    11 years ago

    I I ate there this past summer it was the worst service and bar bq I have ever had! I left there wondering why they were even in business.

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    12 years ago

    when it come to smoked meats this the way it was intended to be been coming here for years and its always the best bbq in ruidoso

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    Hall of Flame Burgers

    Hall of Flame Burgers

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    Been coming to Ruidoso for 4 years now. We even bought a vacation home here. We finally got out and…read moretried Hall of Flame Burgers. The 5 of us all got something different and not a single bad thing to say about the food, facility or staff. What a great spot to get a meal and cold drink! This is going to become my new go to when I am in town! To be honest I was shocked the food was so good and VERY reasonably priced!! The price of the burger (comes with regular fries) isn't much more than a fast food burger! Give Hall of Flame your business. I promise you won't be disappointed. Even if there is a line, stand in it. It will move fast. They also have cold beer on tap!! A true Ruidoso gem!! Delicious!!

    Huge burger with fresh toppings and melt cheese. Fries were delicious as well. I could've gone with…read morethe kid's size since I could only finish half of my burger. Service was quick and super friendly. Staff walks around after they bring out your order and checks of you need anything else and will clear your plates. I asked for a ranch and they brought it to the table along with the portable card reader so I didn't have to get back in line to pay. My only dislike is where the soda and water station is. It's hidden on the right side of the restaurant behind a wall. It's hard to get to with so many tables around it but their water was so good! I don't see where else they could move it but still a little difficult. Overall, excellent service, value and food!!

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    The counter where you order
    Green chili cheese fries are amazing!
    Green chili cheese fries are amazing!
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    Hatch green chili burger and yes I asked for the ghost pepper cheese!

    Circle J Barbecue - bbq - Updated August 2026

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