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    Mama Jo's Biscuits & BBQ

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Kimberly J.

    Wow! This place was amazing . The food was top notch and so good. The variety of barbecue sauces was perfect. The Carolina sauce was my favorite, reminded me of summers in North Caroline . The biscuits were mouth watering, coleslaw and collard greens were great . My new go to place in Denver for bbq. Check em out !

    Hot chicken sandwich on a biscuit and fried banana pie
    Sarah H.

    I see what all the hype is about! Love what this place has done with the former Steve's Snappin' Dogs building. You order at the counter and then seating is in an enclosed (heated) patio area. I was VERY happy with my Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was very spicy without being intolerable and unlike some other hot spice mixes, not too sweet. My husband was also very happy with with pulled pork platter and sides. Loved the homemade bread and butter pickles as well. The fried banana hand pie was TO DIE FOR! Our only gripes were that the biscuits were a bit too dry and crumbly. While there was a huge selection of BBQ sauce, none of them really stood out except the unique apple-based one.

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    Robert F.

    Denver is home to lots of bad barbecue. I think it's a matter of refusing to adapt sea level techniques for our mile-high, arid environment. Fortunately, "Mama Jo" knows what she's doing. The owners honed their skills with a food truck and have brought a top-quality product to this new location--conveniently just down the street from my house. It's fortunate that I live nearby. My bag of takeout smelled so good that I would have been forced to pull over to sample the goodies if I hadn't made it home just in time to satisfy my craving. The great smells did not disappoint. I enjoyed every item. Very conveniently for a store on Colfax Avenue there's a nice parking lot. The dining room is a square structure tacked onto the front of the building with a continuous bank of windows running on all sides. There's also a long counter with bar stools in the rear of the building, across from the kitchen. I was greeted by a friendly staffer who quickly rang up my order. She pointed out the sauce counter and suggested I check those out while they were preparing my order. There's a selection of six sauces covering a wide range of styles, although the food is inspired by Carolina barbecue. I ordered Mama's House which gave me a nice combination of pork, ribs, and sausage plus sides. The sausage was spicy and delicious. The pulled pork was juicy and tender, and the ribs fell off the bone. Everything was well-prepared and very flavorful. The sides more than held their own. Any place with "Biscuits" in their name better turn out a decent biscuit and these were great: huge, fluffy, and yummy. I'll definitely need to try one of the biscuit sandwiches. The pictures on the menu are very appealing. The fried green tomatoes with house chow chow were great. I enjoyed the very cheesey pimento mac'n'cheese and the refreshing cole slaw. There was also a generous serving of house pickles. Just an all-around great meal. These guys really know what they're doing. Terrific job!

    Erin S.

    Best BBQ in Denver, hands down! I have tried my share of BBQ around town, and Mama Jo's definitely blew all other BBQ places out of the water. Things to know - brisket is only served on Saturdays. Mama Jo's is closed Sunday and Mondays. Don't live with regret, just order the biscuit! Order at the counter and your name will be called over a speaker when ready - love the old school vibe! Mama Jo's has a Carolina BBQ take so flavors and meat smoking will be tailored to that style, which I tend to prefer over KC and TX BBQ. There is a BBQ counter, however, with several kinds of BBQ sauce, so you can fix up your BBQ as you wish. Mama Jo's has a great list of sides to accompany the meat you decide to go with. I went for the pimento mac and cheese as well as the fried green tomatoes. The coating on the tomatoes was oh so yum! I had food envy though. The collard greens I sampled from my bestie's plate were absolutely to die for! I opted for the brisket sandwich as opposed to the brisket plate. Should have gone for the plate, but the sandwich, on a "squishy" bun was quite good. The brisket sandwich is topped with coleslaw and some pickles. I was offered the choice of the bun or a biscuit. Glad my bestie was smart and ordered the biscuit so I could give it a try. Hello! It's right there in the title - Mama Jo's Biscuits and BBQ. This biscuit, let me tell you, is a "magical" biscuit. I have no idea how they get the biscuit soft and layered on the inside with a crunchy, outer crust. Gouda is baked in the biscuit as well. How can you go wrong? If you dig BBQ, you MUST try Mama Jo's.

    Chicken sandwich (taken off the biscuit), ribs, collards, pimento Mac and cheese (with pimento cheese from the sandwich),  hush puppies
    Amanda M.

    I'm here now, and it's completely empty aside from my husband and I on a Friday at 11:45am. We came for the fried chicken only to find out it's only served after 5pm on Fridays. I got the fried chicken sandwich instead- it's thigh meat AND dry. The Mac and cheese is fine if you like pimento cheese. The hush puppies are inedible, they are dry and vaguely fishy. Shockingly, the biscuits are also dry. My husband said the ribs are good. The collared greens are fine. Definitely not worth the $75 we just spent.

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    Marv B.

    The food was subpar especially for the price. Customer service was great , staff and customers were friendly. The space is open and clean and inviting

    Michael R.

    Yummy bbq on East Colfax! Great portion sizes and fast service. They also have a food truck that goes around town. I love the Colfax location and definitely want to support while Colfax is under destruction!

    Fried chicken sandwich, fried green tomatoes and hush puppies
    Frantsy R.

    I was really excited Mama Jo's got a brick and mortar as I used to visit their truck at my job. I will say I was disappointed in the quality vs food truck experience. The chicken thigh was really dry and stringy when biting into it. Not sure if that means it was overcooked or had sat like Precooked? We ordered at front and sat in restaurant seating and it wasn't as hot and fresh as I've had from truck. The fried green tomatoes and hush puppies were hot and fresh. The sandwich was just a mess eating due to quality of meat. Overall just ok for a $16 sandwich with no side or drink. Overall meal was $60 bucks with 3 sides and a drink for lunch. Eeeek!

    Pulled pork plate.
    Veronica G.

    This was a pricey country barbecue style restaurant. The service was quick. I tried the pulled pork. They offer a variety of serve yourself sauces. I tried each. The pulled pork was pretty good, but it definitely needed sauce to enhance the flavor. The biscuit was large, but dry. I wish they would have offered butter or honey with it. There is plenty of free parking available around the restaurant. Apparently, they also do catering.

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    Edie A.

    Mama Jo's Biscuits & BBQ is a gem off of Colfax. This Carolina-style BBQ joint will satisfy your cravings and fill your belly. With each bite I took from my BBQ plate, I kept exclaiming to my friend how delicious everything was. We went on a Saturday and were in luck, since that is the day brisket is served. You can choose between a lean or fatty cut. Your plate comes with a choice of two of their many sides. I went for a balance of their fresh collard greens, flavored with bacon, and the rich pimento mac and cheese. A side of their sweet and spicy pickles, along with your choice of BBQ sauce from their sauce table, was also available. I am usually not a biscuit lover, but Mama Jo's has converted me with their giant, flaky buttermilk biscuits with smoked gouda cheese and "a whole lot of love." Place your order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. Grab a seat at one of the picnic tables in the enclosed patio and enjoy. The care and love that went into the food prep were evident. This was food that fed your soul.

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    Bennett P.

    I went to Mama Jo's Biscuits and BBQ on Colfax in the former Snapping Dogs place. Nice solid menu for BBQ meats + Fried chicken. Low key decor with picnic tables. You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. They offer 2 draft beers, 10 cans and canned wine along with soda. I got the 1/4 rack (3 ribs) with fried green tomatoes, collard greens, a large biscuit and soda. No condiments on picnic tables, so dispense any of 6 sauces & honey in small cups. I liked the Kansas City Sauce best. They have a choice of three desserts.

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    We ordered to go from Mama Jo's and it did not disappoint. Huge portions, delicious food, and really sweet staff!

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    The food service and ambience are perfect. The food is so good and the husband and wife owners are great. This place is a gem.

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