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    Mama Jo's Biscuits & BBQ

    4.3 (69 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    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.

    Glenn S.

    We stopped here for a snackity snack and Soooo glad we did. Chicken wings and pimento mac and cheese. If we lived here, Mama's would be our new fav place!!

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    I was visiting Denver and drove past this place the smell of bbq so I decided to check it out. Walked in and was greeted right away by I believe is the owner wanted to try multiple things so I ordered Mama's house its was enough for 2 -3 ppl Pork ribs and pulled pork tender nice smoke flavor, smoked sausage hot link charred very flavorful.It comes with slightly sweet pickles don't know if they are made in house but they were good.The biscuit I was not a fan of (only because I like mine with a lot of butter and jelly )I would have preferred some sliced bread the 2 sides were pimento Mac and cheese and collard greens which both were very good Next time I go (yes I will be returning) I'll try something different

    Nashville hot chicken sandwich and pimento Mac and cheese

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    Great food and friendly service. Perfect for a quick lunch! Had the buttermilk chicken sandwich and tater tot's and was not disappointed.

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    Amazing BBQ! Biscuits, ribs and fritters were divine. Looking out for this truck in the future.

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    delicious comfort food, affordable prices, friendly folks - what more could you ask for?

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