Probably 3 stars if it was back home (vicious competition these days) but out here, any kind of BBQ is hard to find. This place has the best BBQ I have had in New Mexico. Having 6 sauces to choose from doesn't hurt. Service was quick and friendly. The place is simple but clean. Proper music playing for a BBQ joint- country music. And not that modern crap either- Waylon and Willie, Dwight Yokum, George Jones, Lyle Lovett... I'll be back. I recommend you give it a try if your missing real BBQ. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wow, super delicious bbq!! Ribs, brisket are very tasty! Got the baked potato topped with brisket, fresh & delicious! Parking is cramped but free. Great service & friendly atmosphere! Thank you whole hog! read more

So I've known about The Whole Hawg since my days of living in Fayetteville, AR. I can honestly say that I like it better than Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur AL, Rendezvous in Memphis or even Corkys. I always order the ribs and I love the potato salad. If your in Santa Fe or AR..stop by and just give in to temptation... read more

Really excellent BBQ with indoor (25%) and takeout service. Traveling across the country this place beat out spots on Texas and Oklahoma! The meat was tender and tasty with a beautiful crust. They had 6 delicious sauces; try the mustard and vinegar (#6) or traditional spicy (#3). Side were the normal choice - the coleslaw was excellent, flavorful but light. Everything was cleaned and they were following all COVID protections. Sat inside and felt super at ease!! Skip the tourist traps...hit here. read more

I don't understand why they r not a 5 all right y'all fuckers I have to say being raised cooking pig in the ground as a child there fucking pig is so juicy so tender so amazing I took my teeth out and I didn't have to wear them. They're fucking sweetie it's perfect sweetie not over sweet to where your gums are hurting because I don't have teeth if you had teeth, you have to brush them. It reminded me of my childhood with my dad going up, I will say this out of all my Yelp sis food you know I don't like barbecue sauce and very picky. Young motherfuckers gonna come here and get the pork ribs the brisket oh my fucking God so he good and the barbecue sauce it's so good I punch my mama LOL took my teeth off for this yall and they have a few different beers which they had some Kona beer that would've gone good with us so y'all can look them up please read more

Easy basic BBQ menu and good parking. I had the sausage and brisket combo with cold slaw and potato salad. The brisket was a little dry, but the rest was good. Friendly staff and you order at the counter. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Don't look anywhere else for BBQ because this is the place!! Out of 4 people we have NO complaints! We had their pulled pork, pulled chicken, cole slaw, Mac and cheese, beans, potato salad and cucumber salad. They have 6 different sauces and all are delicious in their own way. Their mac and cheese might be the best we've ever had, and coming from Indiana, that means a LOT. The staff was friendly and incredibly welcoming. I would take a picture of the food but the plates were clean in minutes. read more

Probably the worst BBQ I've ever had. The brisket, or at least that's what they called it, was so bad. Super tough and we couldn't even eat it. We are from the south and we know good bbq and this was far from it. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Brisket?? - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We have been on the road for 126 days, getting to Santa Fe late and driving past Whole Hog Restaurant en route to our downtown rental house for the week. Immediately began craving quality BBQ but had to wait till the next day when Whole Hog opened. So worth the wait! We sampled ribs, pulled chicken, baked potato, jalapeño macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, cucumber salad, baked beans and two types of BBQ sauces (which were very well described). Everything was fantastic - ribs were as close to perfection as I've ever tasted and the baked potato was exquisite - a must order. The creamy jalapeños Mac and cheese has a little heat (warning to children). Super kind and friendly service too. IG: @tripping.on.purpose read more

Front line worker was welcoming, efficient and offered suggestions. Food was tasty, space and cleanliness was inviting. Nice touch to see the owner checking in at the end of meal and clearing off our table. Neat! read more

The food is so delicious, and the staff is super friendly. Last week I placed a rather large order with only two hours notice, but these folks had no problem getting it together for us to pick up. Everyone at our party really enjoyed the food, and it was a spicy crowd, so Whole Hog's volcano sauce knocked out socks off, hot yet flavorful. read more

My folks took my wife and I here while we were visiting from Florence, AZ. Finding good BBQ is easy. Finding REALLY good BBQ takes a bit more time. As such I can highly recommend this place. My wife had the brisket which she really enjoyed, but I had the brisket nachos! Wow. It just about knocked my socks off it was so good. Covering chips with queso cheese, baked bbq beans and jalapenos and then smothering the entire thing in brisket just sounds wrong on so many levels, but if loving something this much is wrong than I don't want to me right! read more

Great consistent bbq with tons of variety between acidic and tang in their sauce. The best brisket in New Mexico served by great people who put their customers first read more

Casual local place that had some really good BBQ. I had the brisket plate and it was super good. I thought they were a little lacking on options for sides, but it didn't matter so much as I was completely stuffed when we were done. Tried all the sauces that were on the table and there were a few that were like nope, I enjoyed the rest. read more

Very unassuming place. Had a brisket platter. Lots of sauce choices, but frankly the brisket was tasty without. Wife had pulled chicken. Very moist and flavorful Portions very generous. Baked beans were very tangy. Would highly recommend read more

Not sure why we had not found this place in Santa Fe until now. We should have just followed our noses to this great BBQ joint but perhaps we were driving way too fast past the place? Today was our lucky day. We walked in the front door and BAM- the BBQd meat and sweet and spiced sauces hit our nasal passages head on. The two of us shared the "Whole Hog" platter plus a side of Mom's Mac and Cheese. What a delight. Finger lickin deliciousness. I'd say best BBQ this close to the Rio Grande in the LOE. The cashier was very courteous and the entire area was very clean. This place wants to please and appreciates its customers. They just got two new customers who will keep coming back. read more

When I think Santa Fe, I don't think bbq but when I think bbq, I think of this place! We got the ultimate whole hog sampler and yes to everything. It came with some ribs, chicken, pulled pork and brisket. The ribs and brisket are amazinggg. It was all really tasty though. Then this potato salad which tasted like it was made with sour cream was to die for! I could eat buckets of that. You can't go wrong here. read more

Best bbq in town my go to is the brisket sandwich and bbq chicken plate . Sauces are amazing

Here we are, again! You could call this bbq row in Santa Fe- due to the two places in the same street. We like the #3 slightly spicy sauce wit the pulled, tender delicious pork. read more

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Best barbecue in Santa Fe! Hands down!!! Their brisket is really tender and so full of Smokey flavors and juices, their pulled pork is really tasty and tender as well. Oh and they have the best potato salad which I like to have with some No. 3 barbecue sauce on top. Now I'm not a baked beans kind of person but I do eat theirs. Not too sweet but full of smokiness to compliment all their Smokey meats. If you haven't tried this place it's a must. They also deliver if your stuck in an office or need someone to cater your part. read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Yummy, smoky and juicy. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Whole Hog was on my list of places to try while in Santa Fe. While out and about one day, my wife said that she wanted to try Cowgirl BBQ for lunch. I told her that I had looked at reviews of both that place and Whole Hog, and people seemed to prefer Whole Hog. No dice, she had it in her head to go to Cowgirl. Long story short, read my review of Cowgirl so I don't have to repeat myself here. We wound up here and got all the different meats/combos that we wanted, and it was good!. The sides were average and the sauces were good. The place isn't much to look at, but you go for the chow, and that did the job. Skip Cowgirl as they don't seem to give a hoot whether you stay or go. Just cross this street to this place, and the guy at the register was much more friendly and accommodating. read more

Holy smokes, this is great, great BBQ. I loved all 6 of heir sauces. And yes, they leave them at the table so you can try as many and as much of them as you like. Pulled pork and ribs are outstanding. Mom's Mac and cheese with green Chiles packs some heat so if you don't like spicy, you won't like this Mac and cheese. Coleslaw is damn near one of the best I have ever eaten (KFC will always be my benchmark...I know...Whole Hog's slaw is right up there). Cool interior. As the saying goes, if you want entertainment, go to Cowgirl BBQ across the street. If it's solid BBQ food you want, go to Whole Hog. This will be our go-to BBQ joint from now on. And it should be yours, too. Now if you will excuse me, I will continue my daydream about their food... read more

One of two really good BBQ places next to each other. The 6 bone ribs were spot on! The potato salad very creamy and delish....... Have to return read more

Covid review; still a great meal, and doing all they can to keep open and serve the community correctly. Require masks, no indoor dining and they deliver your order to your car. These people need to stay open to survive. Food still awesome to me, moist chicken, meaty and flavorful ribs and tasty sides. This is well run with friendly staff and deserves our support. Give them some business they are trying and worth it. read more

The best BBQ in NM!! I love this food!! I always get the brisket and it has never disappointed! The meat is so juicy and tender and the amount that they give you so worth the money. I'm a very big eater and I'm always stuffed after some whole hog. The sides are great. I'm not a big baked bean person but love theirs and their loaded baked mashed potatoes are out of this world! I always try to tell people if they haven't tried Whole Hog, they have to! I can whole heartedly say that their food is the best and all the other BBQ places here can not compare at all. I have had whole hog cater my wedding and everyone thought it was the best and even asked for their contact info. If we are getting BBQ, then it's going to be Whole Hog... I will not waste my time or my money on anything else read more

If you like a good ol' bbq house feel, Whole Hog is a great spot! So, while you're there try one of the best pulled pork plates in town! And, with that, you have a choice of six different sauces to choose from...actually seven! But the seventh has to be ordered, because it's hotter than h311! Ask for the Volcano sauce, if you dare. I usually mix it with a milder one at the table, and that works out well! Although, my first visit here I went all in with the Volcano sauce and quickly began to see a parallel universe! Through watery eyes, I was sure I could see my grandparents long deceased calling me to come to the light! I was better after choking down several dinner rolls and splashing water in my face. The staff is friendly and helpful, plus you're close to downtown Santa Fe! Plenty of onsite and street parking as well. read more

After moving to Santa Fe a few years ago from southern Arkansas, it made my gizzard gleefully jig to see a Whole Hog Cafe in New Mexico. Whole Hog serves authentic Arkansas barbecue from chain restaurants that originated in Little Rock, Arkansas, and are scattered across the State. The barbecue is outstanding and reminds me of growing up in the south where BBQ is a staple and strictly judged across Texas and Arkansas where I was raised. The award winning barbecue here is consistently good with several sweet, spicy or tangy sauces to choose from and the best damn tater salad on the planet. While it's not the best BBQ I've ever eaten, it is certainly worthy of a five star review and does not disappoint. read more

Tender cuts of meat with little or no smoke. How in the world do you call yourselves a BBQ restaurant? I am simply a big BBQ fan and have very high expectations. Especially from a joint that proudly displays trophies. The baby back ribs I ordered were tender, juicy and the meat pulled off the bone relatively clean. Unfortunately, it was deprived from any smokey goodness. The pull pork sandwich had a mixture of good cuts of meat, but needed more fat mixed in. It was not dry, but just lack smoke and more flavor. Their side dishes are very good, and deserving of high marks. The six different kinds of sauces at the table for self serve is a very nice touch. I enjoyed this immensely. read more

The pulled pork sandwich and beef brisket were fantastic. Very friendly, great customer service and clean. read more

Went on a Saturday night. Listing indicated they were open until 830pm. Door locked, no one inside would answer the door or phone. Went to DT's Smokehouse instead. read more

My husband and I love coming here. The bbq smell is so mouthwatering. The food is hot and yummy and the cashier guy (forgot his name) is always, ALWAYS friendly. He is what makes us coming back, besides the yummy food. The parking lot is hard to see and there are not many places to park, though there is a parking garage down the street but you have to pay for it. That's one of the drawbacks for the downtown location, but at least you can go downtown to the plaza to walk around for a bit. Needless to say we are customers for life here. read more

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Some of the best I've had! Mac and cheese is amazing, potato salad brought mom to tears (we take eating seriously in our family) and the meat and sauces, GREAT! I will be back the next time I'm in town.... Heck I may even be back this trip :) read more

The good: Lightning fast service after paying. All house made sides Good portion for price The bad: 4:30 on Saturday and they're out of mac n cheese ( da fuq? 5:00 on Saturday and they're out of ribs. (I get this one) Limited beer selection in bottles only. They have the space to do local drafts. Slaw was meh. Potato salad was good but weird; made from sliced potatoes. Would I recommend? Yeah. It's Santa Fe not Austin. Although they do have Shiner Bock. read more

Perhaps the cleanest bbq restaurant I have ever been. I tried most of their meats and they are all superb. Their side dishes were also amazing. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

Growing up in Texas, the Mecca of barbecue, it's a hard-pressed moment to find good BBQ joints in the world that really add up to something like Franklin's and other Texas joints. That being said, the pig is well-represented in Santa Fe. The sausage was outstanding (but be a bit more adventurous with maybe a couple of types of links). The mac & cheese (yes, a plebeian offering in the food world, but deserving here) with chiles in it was truly tasty. The brisket was quite delicious, and the beans and slaw were very tasty, palate/texture-switching sides to complement the meats. Go all-in, by the way, and request the Volcano sauce. It's worth it. A visit to Santa Fe needs this to have a meal that's not in the easily-immersibly "New Mexican" vein and offers something both familiar and original. read more

Amazing bbq and even more amazing sides. Typically, when I go for bbq I'm interested in the sides. This place didn't disappoint. I swear the potato salad was the best I've ever eaten, it was sour cream based and very light. My daughter ordered the Mac and cheese, I tried a bite and it was really really good. I usually don't order coleslaw out because no one makes it as good as mine. I have to admit this coleslaw shut me up, it was excellent. I had the 1/2 chicken, my daughter had the pulled pork both were really good. There was a good variety of sauces to choose from. If I'm ever back in Santa Fe I will definitely eat here. The service was good and the prices were very reasonable. read more

As someone who literally just moved to Santa Fe from Atlanta a few weeks ago, I was pretty skeptical about a place around here claiming they're doing southern barbeque. Whole Hog Cafe does a pretty darn good job of it though. My one complaint is that the meats themselves are good but not great until you add sauces to them, whereas when I think of true southern barbeque an external sauce is not really necessary. Whole Hog Cafe's saving grace is that it has seven different sauces, all of which are very flavorful and quite good. As good as the meats and sauces are, I find the sides they have on offer to be disappointing. No mac and cheese, and I really don't find a bag of potato chips to be a fitting pairing with southern barbeque. However, one very interesting pairing that works but you'd never find in the South are their BBQ Nachos. Your choice of barbeque served over tortilla chips with nacho cheese and sliced jalapenos. Add some sauce and you have a tasty if odd meal. read more

Number 3 sauce and volcano. Winning! read more

Whole Hog Cafe - Brisket, #3 and #Volcano! Winning!! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We recently used whole hog to cater a lunch for 20 people. It was done with the utmost professionalism and the food was fantastic. We were hoping for leftovers but our guests ate everything because the food was so good. We highly recommend them. read more

Best barbecue in Santa Fe! Great portions, price, and service! Barbecue sauce options for everyone.