So I'm actually from Lubbock Texas and was in Durango on vacation with my family. I've eaten barbecue all over Texas including some of the top rated spots like Cooper's, to Eve Mae's right here in Wolfforth, and I have to be honest, I liked Serious Texas barbecue better than any of them. It feels wrong to say this, and yes I may be a traitor to Texas, but oh my gosh, this place is so good. The pulled pork potato is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The brisket sandwich is incredible. I could go on and on but just take my word for it...this place is the bomb read more

Line moves fast. My friend got the brisket nachos which was amazing. Massive portion we could have easily shared. I had the chicken. A little dry but not bad with their sauce. We usually eat there when in Durango and Im from TX where good que is everywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit out on the patio and see the river and people rafting, fishing its a beautiful view !!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Brisket nachos and 1/2 lb of smoked chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

The food is amazing, I got Mac and cheese and ribs and they were extremely good, the service is also very good because they are all nice. And the view is decent read more

Ordered 2 brisket sandwiches and they were full of fat. Ordered them because I was watching the young man fix some for a customer before us. Ours were awful compared to the previous ones. I think they knew each other . Beware of favoritism. read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - The fat from 1 sandwich - ordered lean and it was full of grease. I ate a lot because I was starving. :-( - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

The food is good, but the service tonight was incredible. Kind, helpful, inviting, and just plain great. read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Service was amazing!! The ribs and brisket are delicious with the bbq sauce. Get the mayo as well!! So yummy

Best bbq around ! North end consistency is on point with the best managers and friendly crew. Can't say enough good things!!

We were on a ski trip to Durango and the kids were tired of the same old same old food so we decided to go ahead and give this place a try despite my better judgment. Coming from Austin the Mecca of Texas BBQ. I knew this was not going to live up to Texas barbecue standards however thought it might be good enough. Really this place is a far cry from any kind of Texas barbecue so just know that going in. It's certainly edible, but is not high standard barbecue by any stretch of the imagination. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Aside from the Texas paraphernalia around the restaurant it doesn't seem like they've done a lot of research into real Texas barbecue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the meat was pretty well overdone and lacked good flavoring. Additionally, they locked any real Texas sides other than their potato salad and they have a coleslaw but everything else was their own version which is OK and that's about what they were OK. Final review is definitely doesn't scratch the surface of Texas barbecue but this place is edible. However, their prices match those of good top quality, barbecue joints back home in Austin. read more

OMMMMGGGG!!!! This place was absolutely fire! Ribs fell right off the bone, just how I like it! Got my food in under 30 seconds??? Awesome! And can we talk about that mac & cheese? And the cheesy potatoes!!!!!!!!! OMMGGGG!! You gotta try. Will be back also customer service was great read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Mac & cheese, cheesy potatoes, sandwiches - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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We had a private party and I left with a take out order of brisket to go. The meat was really fatty and I became really sick after eating. The restaurant on the other side of town is much better and pays attention to providing good service and quality portions. read more

Good barbecue! We had the sampler plate. Definitely the way to go if you want to try everything.

The best bbq in Durango! We can't not come here without a visit. Our family of 11 all had something different and it was all fantastic. The potatoes are huge and the Mac and cheese is so cheesy! The brisket was thick and juicy. The side order of cheesy potatoes and potato salad were both great. Get the cherry chipotle salsa for your sandwich. And get some to go! Nice inside seating options. Grab a root beer or cream soda in the ice up front. Those are made in Durango and both were really good! read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Brisket sandwich with cherry chipotle salsa. - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Very good bbq. Sauce could be a little richer thicker for my taste. Very friendly people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ordered to go but they have tables inside and out I think.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good taters. read more

5/5 Terrific pulled pork sandwich with cherry-chipotle sauce. 4/5 brisket sandwich was slabs of brisket, not chopped as I prefer. Very good, but I make better. 5/5 love the BBQ sauce. I bought a bottle to take home. Yes, it is thin, it's only fault. Generous portions overall. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]it was clean & the staff was polite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ok; totally lacking flavor, no smokey flavor at all. it needed salt and pepper. the sauce was thin and was high on vinegar. i ate it and didnt complain or ask for a refund which would have been ridiculous. ...but i will never go back. im a texan currently living in new mexico. ive had great brisket, etc from el paso to austin, las cruces to corrales, from colorado springs to denver. this stuff was edible, but not good and imo not texas at all. rt read more

I love Serious Texas Barbecue in Durango. I frequently get food at either location, and service and food have always been excellent...except for this weekend, when I decided to try the drive-through. Service was great, I didn't check my order trusting it would be as excellent as ever, but when I got home and opened up my order, which was half a pound each of pulled pork and brisket, they were grayish in color (not the usual pink and fresh appearance) and a tell-tale texture and flavor that points to them having been packaged well ahead of time, and from the lack of freshness, I'm going to guess it sat in those containers in the fridge at least overnight. I'll never go through the drive through again, for the expense of eating out I expect fresh food, not packed and chilled ahead of time. read more

Picked up take out. Was very good. Didn't include bbq sauce but maybe you had to order it? Also ordered a baked potato with nothing on it for vegan....it had butter on it so had to eat around butter. read more

What a great place for BBQ after renting ski equipment next door! Its a usual BBQ restaurant where you order up front and they weigh out meats and pay and enjoy. Lots of delicious smoked meats, tacos, and delicious desserts! Service: Was fast and efficient. I could see this place being very busy at peak hours, but we came for a late lunch and had no trouble ordering and finding seats. Tables were clean and not sticky like some places so thats a big plus for me. Food: 1. Just the meat Brisket 1/2lb {4/5 stars, $9} - Tender and juicy brisket, with just the right amount of fat left on the cut. Some brisket is full of fat and greasy, but this brisket had a delicious smoked flavor and perfect texture. Drinks: 1. Zuberfizz Root beer {5/5 stars, $3?} - Im a big root beer fan and never tried the local I presume, Zuberfizz root beer before. It was very delicious and had a vanilla hint to it. One of my favorites since trying it. Overall: A very nice and convenient place to stop by for some quick BBQ after skiing all day. Will be back if visiting again. read more

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incredibly mid. avoid the brisket. everything else was just fine. if you enjoy this please visit texas as your mind will be BLOWN!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Reasonably priced good barbecue Iin a comfortable atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easily one of the most reasonably priced restaurants in Durango. read more

Very friendly and great service. Food was tasty. I recommend the sampler to try their meats or the stuffed tater.

Loved it 12 years ago. Owners were cool and friendly. This time, food wasn't that great and everyone kind of indifferent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor is nice but it's lost it's Texas edge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very unseasoned very bland very fatty meat no flavor! Seriously not Texas bbq absolutely no season

Texans should be mad about this place using their states name. The bbq sauce was thin, watery and very little flavor. It's definitely mediocre bbq. read more

Texan approved! Stopped in to pick up a couple of Texas Tacos (our go-to) and have been happy and full ever since. The taco has everything you could want in a tortilla; loaded with pulled pork, potatoes, cheese, onions and jalapeños with a little bbq sauce. All the goodness you can hold in your hand and stuff your face. We have been coming here for years and they are consistently good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is always clean and the people are friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are there in the summer you can also enjoy their patio which is covered in beautiful hanging flower baskets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was not great. Ordered a brisket sandwich which was fatty and a pulled pork which was flavorless. Sauce is runny and the buns are stale. Cole slaw was okay and the macaroni and cheese was blah - tasted like canned cheese sauce. Service was fantastic and the beer was cold. read more

I prefer this one due to the fact they hardly ever get my order wrong. The other one by the river damn near always adds something to my taco making me feel like I'm wasting money and my time. So in essence props to the staff read more

We were in town for the weekend and tried this place. Not very good. The cotton tree snow made it almost unbearable to eat. We were worried about getting some in our mouth. Better options to eat at in Durango. read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

I was hungry for barbecue so I went online to place an order to go for the north Serious Texas. However, the menu provided through third-party app was limited and did not include everything I wanted to eat. So, I found a call-in number for the north store and tried to place an order. The person at the other end of the call informed if I wanted to place an order to go, I would have to use the limited menu. Otherwise, I could go to the store and order there. Those were my choices, and his demeanor was rude. I found somewhere else to spend my money. read more

Great bbq! Pulled pork, short ribs, brisket, all tasty. Wish we had one in palm desert California. No good bbq here. I'm from Mississippi originally so I know good bbq and this is really good bbq. read more

I was hungry I wanted someplace fast, but not fast food. We stopped here and got a turkey sandwich. I love smoked turkey but so rarely see it on a menu. So when I saw it, I jumped right on it. It is an incredibly generous serving of (what looked like hand carved turkey slices. Add on the house made cranberry habenero salsa and chipotle aioli and cheese and you have a large and massively delicious sandwich. I am looking forward to my next trip through Durango. Hoping to take home a couple of pounds of that tasty turkey. Service was fast and really friendly,too. read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - 1/2 of my EXCELLENT turkey sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Holy pig barbecue! From all the other reviews we were really looking forward to this place. Have no doubts that if you're looking for excellent barbecue. You must stop here. Everything from the pulled pork to the brisket to the cheesy potatoes to the pecan pie were off the chart. It truly takes a lot for me to give a barbecue joint five stars, but they deserve it. The staff are knowledgeable and quick to make recommendations. They also were willing to customize anything on the menu. read more

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Incredibly friendly staff though I would say slightly disorganized and a bad order-taking layout which caused a huge line to order. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, initially charged for the Beef Brisket Sandwich which costs more which I had to correct, and when I read Texas in the restaurant name my expectations definitely rise. Sadly, this doesn't meet Texas BBQ but is your average non-Texas BBQ place read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Must ask for bbq sauce! Cheezy potatoes are good. Pulled pork was a bit dry. They don't really know "chopped" brisket, it was more like cubed but the meat tasted really good! The peach cobbler was great. If only they had some buccees bbq sauce! lol read more

We were traveling and decided to try Serious Texas Bar-B-Q for dinner. We got the nachos for an appetizer to share and both got a Tater. There was a lot of good food. We ended up taking most of our nachos to go. Everything was delicious. The service was good. We had to wait a little bit because you order at the counter and there were several people in line. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was rustic and fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have miniature golf if you want to play. read more

this place was so good . we got the sampler $30 and it could feed 2 adults and 3 kids plus one dog . glad my husband made me come here .

Great sampler plater, with ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, puled pork and smoked sausages.

Very unimpressed. We went after 5 pm and the food was probably made early in the day. This is understandable for the meat, but not for the sides. You order it at the counter and they put it together right there. My kids ordered a large mac n cheese for 8$ and ate one bite. As soon as you put the fork in it, it just all smashes together like mashed potatoes. 8$ down the drain. My wife ordered slaw for 3$ and she got it out of a cooler. It was brown and inedible. The sandwiches were supposed to have some sort of sauce (chipotle or raspberry something - I can't remember) but they were both super dry. We had to drown them in BBQ sauce. Of the four of us, I was the only one who finished their meal and I only had a sandwich. Finally, the three teens behind the counter seemed very uninterested. Let's just say they lacked the Texas charm. As a Texan myself, I wish they would change the name to Serious BBQ. read more

We were craving bbq and the Durango locals on FB recommended this place (we are visiting from Los Angeles). My husband, daughter and I shared the sampler plate, mac and cheese and chips with queso. So much food! We enjoyed everything except the bbq sauce which other people have mentioned too. It was watery not a hearty bbq sauce which we prefer. We loved the 3 sauces (4 if you include 2 of the same) that came with the sampler platter though, they were delicious! The staff was very friendly! read more

Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Durango, Colorado

It was good, it was bad. The meat was amazing. I had the brisket. Good flavor, a crispiness on the ends. They gave me a choice of dry or wet, so I choose wet. Good choice. The sides were not good. Mac and cheese was just Velveeta shells and cheese. Super bland. The coleslaw was mayo based, but again, pretty bland. In my opinion, the sides make or break a bbq joint. The flavor and texture of the meat is worth it, the sides are not. Bbq sauce was vinegar based or very watered down, either way, didn't take away from the flavor of the brisket. read more