Make sure when you search for this place on the internet, you get the name right. Nexus Blue Smokehouse. Why? Because it is really great and is easily confused with a few other places with similar names. A group of the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group went here (again) and (again) thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food, the prompt service, and an interior that made us want to stay even longer. We keep coming back because we like this place and think you will too. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see our report. https://youtu.be/jMK5zdrhBQU?si=cTq6wrq0s-prRbpu read more

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I had the best experience at Blue House from Jaime! He was very professional nice patient and explained the menu n recommended different foods. I highly recommend this place n Thank u to Jaime read more

I've been here a few times - once for a Yelp event (got the mac n' cheese, brisket, burnt ends) and for dinner late last year. For a Sunday night around 5 pm, a lot of things on the menu were sold out (including the brisket). So, I opted for a catfish sandwich for about $14. Good flavor and portion size and came out hot, quick, and ready. Staff was friendly too 2025 #33 read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Catfish sandwich - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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. read more

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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. read more

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The best collard greens in town! The burnt ends are perfection as are the macaroni and cheese and fried pickles. My kiddo loves the potato salad and of course the brisket and ribs are amazing. Great cocktails and the service is excellent! Highly recommend. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Collard greens - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was going to just say "WOW" and end review but I have to add more. I didn't take any pics but the food here is really good. I've had a lot of BBQ during my life including in the south and I have to say this is really good. I had pulled pork, burnt tri tip ends and fried okra. So so good. The seasonings and mix of ends and well cooked meat was amazing. And the sweet chili sauce is so so good. Also very cute inside, and really nice people who work here. Will definitely be back for take out. read more

Hmmmm....chili cheese fries are not as expected. Nachos nasty chees on fries ain't cutting it, Chili is on point with the spice...green is better than the marinara-like red sauce. Service was great. Beer dude is fantastic on his delivery of the IPAs. Background music is 70s awesome. I got the Diablo-boneless pork ribs. Damn great fantastic As always beer is spot on... couple of IPAs. A NM gem. Can't miss. read more

No denying the catfish is fresh and tasty. A bit salty to my taste, as are the beans. It was disappointing to find out that the description of the meal in the menu is misleading. It makes you think fries are an integral part of the order, and you get to choose a side too. But no, you get fries OR a side. Also, quite pricey if you ask me. Otherwise this woulda been 5 stars. read more

We usually LOVE Nexus Blue. But, alas, the last two times we've gone have been so disappointing. The brisket looks nothing like the website now, and has no seasoning or flavoring. Very bland. Disappointing. They were out of the pulled pork both of the last two times. Also disappointing. I hope they can fix their quality control issues. read more

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! read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Root beer float - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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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. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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!! read more

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The experience here was about as far up and down as I've ever had. Some things were fantastic, others horrible. The service started out top notch and then ended completely horrible as well. For food we did a bit of everything. I ordered the Pork Burnt Ends Sandwich with Mac as my side. It was amazing! Burnt ends perfectly crunchy but meaty as well. The bun was a perfect style bun for this sandwich and the regular bbq sauce was the perfect addition. I would 100% go back for the sandwich. The mac was solid as well. Not amazing but good! We also got the 3 meat plate with 3 sides. We chose Brisket, Pork Ribs, and the beef burnt ends. For the sides we chose bbq beans, Cole Slaw, and Potato Salad. The Brisket is mediocre at best. It was a bit overcooked and dry, I'd try it again but if it's still the same I'd not re-order. The ribs were very good. Tender and flavorful! The Beef Burnt Ends were truly BURNT! They were horrid. Chewy and dry, would definitely never get those again. The bbq beans and coleslaw were both good! The potato salad is the same as you buy in the produce section at a grocery store. Not great and definitely not getting that again! The service was great to start. The waiter quickly greeted us, got us water and came back for our order. We got our food and the waiter checked on us again quickly after getting it, then we didn't see our waiter again for about 45 minutes. It was so odd how great the service was to start and how bad it ended. We needed water refills to wash down the char-coaled beef, burnt to a crisp, burnt ends, but that never came. Then, when we wanted to pay and leave they were making it impossible to do so. You'd think with it getting busier and busier towards the evening rush they'd want to flip tables quick, but our waiter had zero intentions of bringing us a check or boxes, so I went to ask someone else for the check. As I was talking to another employee saying I hadn't seen my waiter in ages and wanted the check, my waiter finally decided to remember he had a table waiting and came up to us. I said oh nice to see you again, can we please get our check..He brought it and a box quickly at that point but it's a bit annoying needing refills and having to try and waive a waiter down to no avail. And don't make it impossible for me to give you my money at the end of it all! Overall, I'll be back for the pork burnt ends for sure though! read more

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

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Plumed pork, brisket, BBQ baked beans. - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

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! read more

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This place has one of our favorite. But it does lack consistency. Take for example the nachos or the cheese fries. You come early in the day they use some creamy cheese. You come in the evening and it's some shredded cheese. Sometimes the smoked meat say brisket is chopped on the fries other times shredded or slices. Many times they run out of meats. Just very inconsistent in quality and quantity. read more

It was a very delicious place! It's a no frills lunch spot but I really liked their meats. My husband got the 3 meat combo platter with sausage, brisket and burnt ends. It was all cooked and seasoned well. I did a 1/2 plate of nachos and found the ground beef to be really dry and chewy. Their pico de gallo was some of the best I have ever had though so it balanced out. They pour a stiff drink and have a nice beer selection. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Smoked brisket sandwich - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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!! read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Burnt ends sandwich minus the bread, Mac n cheese and side salad. - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Start off with the BBQ--Meats were phenomenal! Seriously. I'll be dreaming of this burnt ends--little cubes of amazingness with wonderful sauce. Ribs were fall off the bone. The fried rib was interesting--deep fried and dusted in Cajun seasoning. Defiantly something to try. Brisket was juicy and the serving was generous. Could cut with your fork. Pulled pork was a solid offering--really moist and great favor. The sides and sauce weren't great, but they weren't bad. Coleslaw was not for me--very heavy on the vinegar. Mac n cheese was dry. Potato salad was more like cold mashed potatoes, but wasn't bad. Service was friendly without being overbearing. Really nice place to eat great food, have a beer, listen to music and connect with your favorite people. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - 1/2 lb. Pulled Pork, 1/2 lb. Brisket and 1/2 lb. Burnt Ends (3 meat combo with 2 sides) - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I ordered the burnt ends sandwich with fried okra. These were not burnt ends, just cubed pieces of meat. I'm not sure that it was even really barbeque. The okra was undercooked, obviously in grease that was not hot enough. Very disappointing for $17. read more

Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese on the side. Pulled pork was tender and flavorful! Mac and cheese was ok, missing a flavor I can't put my finger on. The side sauces are sweet bbq and spicy red chili bbq. Both were amazing! Service was polite and attentive. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Hands down best BBQ in A'BQ!! Service was excellent friendly staff Very impressed with cleanliness and everyone in uniform. Great job! read more

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

So I really like the Nexus off of i25 but I won't lie, I think I'd choose Blue Smokehouse over that location mostly because I like the menu better here. I love a good bbq sandwich as much as I love their assortment of sides. When I arrived there was a bit of a wait but totally worth it. The staff was super friendly and we just chilled by the entry while we waited. They have a bar area that you could enjoy a drink at if you wanted to. The parking is easier at this location too. I really enjoyed the brisket sandwich and my friend got the burnt ends sandwich. It is on the pricier side but the portions are massive and definitely worth it. Again, the sides are all fantastic too. Everything from the mac and cheese to the fried pickles, go for it all. Definitely did not have room for dessert but they have some fantastic options if you have room. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food was no Bueno, got sick meat was Grey and had a funny taste But the service was delightful, very friendly. read more

I've been going to Nexus Blue for years now. This last Sunday was the best experience I've had in a couple years. The staff they have in place is fantastic. Ribs were amazing- sausage was great. If there is better BBQ in ABQ show me- read more

We were in town again this weekend and have to add one more update on them. We tried the Frito Pie, I had chicken and the hubs had beef. We BOTH love love LOVED it. So much so, that is likely what we will order next time we visit! Sadly we only went one time this weekend. I tried to go on Saturday for lunch and they were closed due to staffing shortages. I do not hold that against them at all, everyone is having staffing and/or supply issues. Just bummed we couldn't get a second Frito Pie before we left! :) Please read my previous reviews of this place, because we absolutely LOVE this place! Maybe next time we'll visit the other location! read more

Had the two meat combo, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends with pinto beans. Wasn't the best BBQ experience I've had, no where near. Pork was dry with minimal flavor, burnt ends were blah, slathered with bbq sauce, all I really tasted was the sauce. I do travel a lot, Texas, Kansas City, Oklahoma etc. perhaps I'm spoiled when it comes to good BBQ. The staff was friendly enough, however we felt rushed. From the drink orders to the BBQ. Tuesday one of my coworkers was in town from Dallas. Thank goodness I took him to Nexus brewery and not here for barbecue. I've never been disappointed at Nexus Brewery. read more

Super tasty food; loved the serving sizes, too. Staff was very friendly and helpful, even on a day they were short staffed. The eating areas are in a couple of rooms that are connected and provide seating near or far from live music (when that happens). Located on easy to get to location in near south side, and nice private parking lot. Glad we finally went here! read more

We absolutely enjoyed our meal here before going to a NM United game on Saturday evening. It is very close to the Rio Grande field that the Isotopes and United teams share. On this occasion we ordered the 2 meat plate with burnt ends and ribs. You gotta try the burnt ends!! For the sides we chose collard greens and their smokey beans (so crave-able!) I started with the Nexus cream ale which is nice and light. Next we tried a guava cider made by Ace that was just perfect. Our group enjoyed sitting on their outdoor covered patio and the service was helpful and attentive. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - 2 Meat Combo with 2 Sides - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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From the generous Yelp reviews and the packed parking lot, I thought this place was bound to be good. Top to bottom, however, it was dissatisfying. The prices, the portions, the food that was, as my husband said, "unburdened by flavor," and the beautifully sounding cocktails that were unburdened by actual alcohol were all just a little insulting. Details? Read on... First, selection. The menu is quite shallow, though I suppose that's par for a BBQ place. There was no option to get one meat and sides, only two or three, starting at $24. Second, price. Side portions (which are unavoidable given the unimpressive entree portions) are small for the prices (ranging from 4.50 to 12.00 each). The "quart" of coleslaw was actually half the size of the "quart" of Mac n cheese... how does this happen when a quart is a measure of volume, not of weight? The server explained "well, the pasta expands..." Er? Without the sides, a 6-bite pulled pork sandwich was $9. And my single piece of catfish and side salad was $16. But that's not so bad, for craft food, right? Third, flavor. The food was lackluster... as mentioned, unburdened by flavor. The catfish had a delicious breading, but the actual meat was slimy and just tasted wet. And the small salad looked beautiful and featured gorgeous red tomato wedges that in fact (literally) tasted like dirt. (If you don't know, the thing that makes a vegetable or fruit taste like dirt is mold. I ate mine in one bite, as did my son who commented the same, so I can't be sure. But, there was no actual dirt on it, so I'm assuming the strangely dark center was indicative of tomato-gone-bad.) The slaw had an immediate flavor that was pretty good but vanished after a moment of chewing, and the Mac n cheese was enjoyable only because any Mac n cheese inevitably possesses the inherent delight of pasta and cheese. Fourth, mocktails. The "if a Spritz and Negroni had a baby" cocktail featured not the slightest hint of gin, nor even of tonic. I only tasted about 4 oz of watered down vermouth. And the "refreshing springtime mule" cocktail was simply flavorful ginger beer, with no evidence of vodka. Four me, ambience will generally only raise, rather than lower, a review. But it's worth mentioning that although it's decorated beautifully, and there's pleasant music emanating from the lounge, the exposed ducts added an almost unsettlingly loud hum from the AC. It diminished the general vibe and intimacy of the place for me. The original Nexus had concept and delivery pretty well locked in. This sibling smokehouse is just nowhere near as good. I give one star for being a unique place to go in an otherwise under-attended part of town, and another to our lovely server and the red Chile cheese fries, which did not disappoint. But I don't think I'll feel compelled to return on the basis of those two points. read more

I was in town from Tucson visiting my family. I was on a brewery tour and asked my sister where we should meet up. She said that every Friday, her and her kids (all adults), meet up for dinner and that they really like Nexus Blue Smokehouse. I met up with them. When you walk in, it looks like a normal restaurant. You sit down and they have plenty of options for beer. We all ordered different beers and I even took a growler home. The beer was good. Our server was amazing. He even took an amazing family photo of us. We were in a little room off to the side, so we basically had a whole section to ourselves. There were 9 of us. We ordered platters which had a little bit of everything and included some sides. A couple of us got sandwiches. Everyone thought the food was great. Check it out read more

My second time here this week! Yum I came back to enjoy more of my favorites and to try something new as well. For my favorites, I had to have the brisket, fried okra, and collard greens. For trying something new I had the smoked chicken and the baked biscuit bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream. The desert was so tasty! It was warm with a drizzle of some more sweetness and some almond slivers, it was so satisfying. This would even be a great spot just to meet up for desert! You can order this baked or fried, maybe I'll try it fried next time. They also have a great selection of local craft beers. Tonight a local band by the name of Groove Tyme played and really filled the establishment with great musical vibes and lots of folks on the dance floor! It's a great spot to go to to run into so many familiar faces and meet some new friends too. This is a fabulous local restaurant not just for their food but also great hospitality and ambiance. read more

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Felicia rocked the service during lunch!! Provided information on the entire menu and drink selection!!! read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fried Rib - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food is great, and the service is not. The host was so welcoming we thought we were going to get a win tonight. However, two waitresses had an argument over who had to take our table, 10 feet away from us. Finally, one came over to take our order, and she started off by blaming the host for not telling her we were waiting. We heard him tell her on the walkie that she had a table. She was a lackluster waitress, and it soured our impression of the restaurant. The women's restroom was out of soap, and the dispensers were broken. But they had a workaround. Yuck! I think we will skip this place in the future. read more

Nexus Blue Smokehouse - The women's restroom was out of soap, the solution was to have everyone use this broken dispenser. Gross. - Smokehouse Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Good job, Nexus! Ken takes pride in his business. From the beautiful building, the modern design, the cleanliness to the food and the vibe. 10/10 I absolutely loved the outdoor area. In addition to the seating, there is grass and trees! To add, you can see the smokers that they make their meat in. I love it! As a former employee, I know firsthand that he is meticulous and will go the extra mile for his customers. Additionally, the bathrooms and kitchen are cleaned daily. read more

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