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    Nexus Blue Smokehouse

    4.2 (241 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Santiago Z.

    Ordered baby back ribs, sliced brisket, links , potato salad and bbq beans. I got 2 ribs, a few slices of brisket and sliced links. Not a good portion in my opinion but the sides was plenty. Customer service was ok. Waitress seemed a bit distracted and wasn't fully attentive. When she was giving out each persons bill, I handed her my card at which point she responded by saying "wait, hold on". It was obvious to where the group I was with made a comment about her customer service. No tip was left unfortunately. The environment was a bit confusing..felt like decor was thrown together without any thought. I'm not a local so perhaps it was my own expectations of how a bbq place should be set up? AC was perfect as the day was 95-100 degrees that day. Would i return?? I would probably venture into another place.

    IPat M.

    Amazing local BBQ! And microbrewery. We had the sampler which came with 4 sides - boy they hit it out of the park! Dry rub pork ribs were amazing. The meats retained their juices, brisket, chicken qtrs, ends, and so on.

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    Joop V.

    I've been to Nexus Blue Smokehouse a few times now and, while I don't eat BBQ food as often as most people do, I do enjoy the food and the dining environment that Nexus Blue Smokehouse offers. The restaurant does have plenty of parking spot and seating for diners (although the restaurant is a little bit out of the way from many places) and at times offers a great space for performance as well (think music performances!). What I liked was...the place makes you feel more laid back and forget all about the worries that you may have during every day life. For once, you are able to sit and be focused on enjoying the food and the treat/tasty food the Nexus Blue Smokehouse has to offer. Topped with that, the staff was great, friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a great local BBQ place in BBQ, check this place out. I actually have been to both Nexus locations in ABQ and, by far, prefer this location a lot more. Less worries about parking, more space to eat...and just...be laid back enjoying the food and the company you go dine with!

    Omar H.

    The customer service here is excellent! I highly recommend the brisket sliced rather than chopped for the best flavor and texture. The chicken was slightly overcooked, but the spicy sausage delivered a perfect kick of heat. I also tried the fried rib; while it wasn't my preference, the tenderness suggests that their regular ribs are likely fantastic.

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    Britney C.

    Happy Holidays to me! Snuck away from work to grab myself the yummiest pulled pork sandwich in town from NBS! I love their red chile bbq sauce as it's not too sweet, not very smoky, but packs that red chile flavor I didn't know I needed in bbq sauce. Also love me all the collard greens and when they add in brisket to theirs, you know it's extra extra good (but also not oily). Potato salad always pairs well with pulled pork and theirs is standard on the vinegar side (IMO), and I like it! Staff is always rock solid per usual and know how to give quick service. Bbq ain't easy to keep up with. Takes a lot of TLC and patience to produce good meats. If you're in town, going to a lobo or isotopes game, or just craving some good ass bbq, stop here!!

    Plumed pork, brisket, BBQ baked beans.
    Liz A.

    Once again this place does not disappoint. Delicious BBQ, had nice music and good service. This will be my BBQ place!

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    Victoria P.

    I never reviewed this place? What?! This is Hands down the best BBQ I've had in Albuquerque! BBQ with some solid brews? Gotta love it! Moving to New Mexico from Texas was tough because I had some phenomenal Texas BBQ. I couldn't find good BBQ to satisfy my cravings until I came to Nexus. Nexus does not disappoint. The prices are affordable for the portion sizes which I'm of course a huge fan of. If you want burnt ends you gotta go earlier in the day because they do run out. Actually...going earlier in the day is better because like any good BBQ spot they run out of their more popular items by the end of the day. My onnnly gripe is the times I have gone, sometimes the meat is cold. Specifically the brisket and pulled pork. That's pretty much it. Food tastes delicious. Beers are on point. Prices are fair. Service is excellent. I highly recommend this spot next time you have a BBQ craving. OH! Also be sure to try the catfish. If you are a catfish fan then you MUST order the catfish! Be sure to check this place out!

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    Samantha G.

    When we went we were expecting some pretty dank BBQ, the place was pretty packed. The bartender was not attentive at all and she was right infront of us the whole time. She would disappear forver and never really seemed to check on anyone who was around the bar. The BBQ was okay but not anything that we would come back for. There was no music or TV playing while we were there which also made it kind of awkward. We also got fried pickles with our sandwiches and they were horrible, but the Mac N cheese was excellent for sure! I'm sure others have had better experiences, but ours wasn't.

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    Dwayne R.

    Everything was good and I'm very picky. My brisket sandwich with 2 sides was on the money. I'm a big guy and I was very satisfied with the taste, presentation and service. It's really close to the PIT and Isotopes field, so it's going to be our go-to whenever there's an event in the area or when you gotta get food that makes you go THATS WHY WE CHOSE NOT TO COOK!

    Burnt ends sandwich minus the bread, Mac n cheese and side salad.
    Kellye R.

    Everything was soooo good!! I didn't drink any of the brews but the food was absolutely delicious! I had the burnt ends with Mac and cheese and house salad and I was saying "mmmmm" every bite. The burnt ends were soft and tender and the Mac and Cheese was really well made and even the side salad was mixed greens and not just iceberg lettuce like in some places. The atmosphere was relaxing and quiet. (I was there mid afternoon so maybe it's rowdier later but while we were there, there was soft music playing and some quiet tvs on and it was a very relaxing). The service was great and good recommendations from our server, Diego. I loved it all and will be back very soon! Chef's kiss!!

    1/2 lb. Pulled Pork, 1/2 lb. Brisket and 1/2 lb. Burnt Ends (3 meat combo with 2 sides)

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    Simply put - great food, great beer, great service! The Enterprise sandwich was loaded, the green chile was Hot, highly recommend!

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    Portions are very small. Burnt ends are very small. Stingy on the collard greens. The only things that are not small are the prices.

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    fast, friendly service, nice ambiance. Natasha makes amazing drinks and very attentive. Great tasting, and perfectly well cooked food.

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