I am not sure why this BBQ restaurant has such high reviews. Overpriced cold food. The chicken was…read moreseasoned well, however the skin was rubbery. The beans tasted exactly like Bushes from a can. The Mac n cheese was cold, dry and had no cheese on it... it was basically buttered noodles. I hope this was just an off day, however Colorado isn't known for having the best BBQ out there. Very disappointed. Not a good meal at all and I feel like I wasted money. I am giving 2 stars because the gentleman assisting was very friendly. When I asked for a recommendation for a side, he hesitated and didn't sound too sure of his answer.

The food was delicious! So much bang for your buck that we had leftovers to bring home. Everything…read moreis properly spicy and seasoned, and really hits the itch for BBQ. While it's a counter-order kind of place, there's a big empty room in the building right outside the restaurant where you can eat. There's even cornhole to play in the meantime! While I'm a bit biased since my mother in law is the family friend of one of the owner's relatives (we all chatted for a bit), the service was great and quick. It's worth the drive further from Denver!

Drinks were good the food as really good. We went in for some brisket (it was tender and juicy) the…read moresausage was spicy and tasty. Tried the mashed potatoes and they were chunky and good. It's a self service kind of a place so don't expect to be waited on.

By far, the best BBQ I have had in many years and definitely the best since living in Colorado…read more All food is of the highest quality to include brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sausage. Family owned and run, very professional and courteous. They have won awards at competitive BBQ events which also speaks to their dedication and desire to provide a quality product. Whatever your catering needs may be, they will work with you to make your event successful with fair, competitive pricing. The food is delicious and everybody will walk away happy!

Stopped by Rusty Barbecue for lunch today and ordered the two-meat plate with a side. Everything…read morewas absolutely perfect--the food was flavorful, cooked just right, and very satisfying. What impressed me even more was the service. I didn't catch our server's name, but she was constantly on the move, making sure every customer was taken care of and happy. Her hard work and attention to everyone in the restaurant did not go unnoticed. Great food and outstanding service--I'll definitely be back!

Had dinner plans with a friend, but a last minute change meant we had to find somewhere else to go,…read morebut had our dogs with us. A quick google search for "dog friendly patios" led us here - and boy howdy I am sooooo glad it did! I love good smoked meats and Rusty Tapp hit the nail square on the head. Everything we had was fantastic, including the service. When the server asked if we wanted pup cups for the dogs, of course we said yes, but were so surprised to see that the dogs got to enjoy a little cup of plain smoked brisket. They each gave the pup cups 5 stars. We have a friend who is celiac, so we frequently as about gluten free options anywhere we go. Our server gave a very detailed and precise answer about the menu, what was available, and mentioned the shared fryer which was so appreciated and makes it easier for our friend to feel more comfortable trying a new place. The patio is couple of tables out front, but the traffic wasn't busy, it's not loud, and we had a nice night out. We've added this spot to our list of places to return to!

Inside is nice. Has a bar vibe. Server was quick and friendly. Lots to choose from. The brisket was…read moremoist and delicious. Very tasty. The Cole slaw was good. The sauces are so so good! Wish there was a lunch menu! Overall very good.

Best barbque I've had in a long time. The brisket is moist, the sides are yummy, and the staff are…read moreattentive.My 75 year old mom and I split a brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries, side of mac, and baked beans. Getting my mom to eat can be challenging but she kept saying how good it was and ate all of her sandwich.

Outstanding food and service 5 out of 5 stars Chuck was…read moresuper cool My wife and I had the brisket, chicken and pulled pork Super outstanding

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, topped with cole slaw and their spicy BBQ sauce. Outstanding!…read moreThe meat was delightful in flavor and texture, and I loved the toasted grinder/sub/hoagie roll it was served on. Chuck was very accommodating and enthusiastic, with reason. This place is very welcoming, clean, and special. Definitely worth the drive, if it's not in your neighborhood. Next time (and I think there will be many), I'll try the Baja tacos, which were super tempting!

My new favorite barbecue spot in Denver! Was lucky enough to…read morestumble on this while walking around near a friend's apartment in Englewood, Denver has all these cool little pockets where it's very suburban and then all of a sudden you'll have a small corner with a few shops and restaurants and giving it a lovely walkable vibe. I could tell this place was going to be good because it was packed out at 11:30 AM on a Saturday. We decided to stop by and most people were ordering very large orders for takeout, but they have a good number of tables both inside and outside. The food takes a while to come, but that just means that it is all freshly prepared, and the staff are so nice and even give free samples. I went with the Kids meal brisket with the Potato salad and added a Sweet potato with the candied pecan butter. I seriously have no words -- all of these things were so delicious, and the amount of meat that you get even with the kids meal is more than enough to fill me up, especially with the rich sweet potato and potato salad on the side. I will be back as soon as I can, their hours are limited, and the drive is a little out of the central Denver area, but it is so worth it

A big part of the BBQ experience for me is the wonderful aroma of smoke that always accompanies…read moregreat barbecue, and creates a feeling of anticipation for the coming meal. That was missing here, the first indication that all would not go well. I soldiered on anyway, and ordered the 2 meat plate, pulled pork and brisket, with an extra rib bone and collard greens and beans for sides. The brisket and pork were both dry and had no smoke flavor. The rib was so small (an end piece) that they gave me 2; they were both overcooked and had very little meat on them. The sides were the only good part of this meal, but sides do not great barbecue make, hence the 2 stars. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The pitmaster visited our table and took our criticism with good grace, even offering to replace our food to see if they could do better, but I was done. I won't be returning.

This is our go-to to place for our very specific barbecue likes, namely the one meat plate with…read moreBurnt Ends, Smoked Collard Greens, and the best Fried Okra you will find anywhere. The service is fast and impeccable, the food is delicious and filling, and we highly recommend this establishment at Dry Creek and University ... near the ARC. The choices of causes number around 8, and the smoked collard greens are extra tasty when slightly spiked with a bit of the Carolina BBQ sauce. Bon Apeti, y 'all.

I'm someone who really appreciates proper barbecue, the kind where you smell smoke before you even…read moreopen the door, where brisket is juicy and tender, and burnt ends are rich, smoky, and melt in your mouth. That's what you expect when you're paying barbecue prices. Sadly, none of that showed up here. The brisket and burnt ends were the biggest disappointment. Instead of having that dark bark and beautiful smoke ring you expect from meat that's been smoked low and slow, everything looked gray and lifeless. There was no smoke flavor, no seasoning, and worst of all, the meat was dry. Not slightly dry, but the kind where you need sauce just to get it down. Burnt ends are usually the highlight of a barbecue meal, crispy outside with juicy, tender meat inside. These were just dry chunks with no caramelization or flavor payoff. The sausage didn't help things either. Overall, nothing about the meal felt homemade or smoked. It felt mass produced and rushed, missing the flavor and texture that make barbecue special in the first place. What made the experience even worse is the price. Spending around $40 on a pound of meat, expecting quality barbecue, and getting dry, bland food instead. For that price, you expect memorable barbecue, not something you regret ordering halfway through the meal. The food was so disappointing that I ended up throwing most of it away and going somewhere else afterward just to get a decent meal. That's something I almost never do, especially after paying premium prices.

This place is awesome. The burnt ends was awesome and just a great place to chill. Super happy…read morewith the food and service

Wanted some BBQ, so I decided to order from here. I went with a 3 meat plate, 2 burnt ends, one…read morebrisket with corn fritters and baked beans as my side. As I was driving down, the owner called me and let me know they ran out of corn fritters, and only had one order of burnt ends. I went with another order of brisket and changed to corn bread as my other side. I appreciated the call, he was on top of things! I picked up my food and ate it in my car. The beans were thick and full of meat pieces which I love. The corn bread was more like a corn cake. Super buttery and chewy, it was delicious...maybe the best corn bread I have ever had! On to the meats...........Burnt Ends- Meh...they were just ok. 2 pieces of the 6 were straight up fat, with no meat on them. A tad disappointed in that! The brisket was a little dry, but still tasty enough. Their regular bbq sauce is really good, and I dipped my brisket in that. Solid 3 meat plate minus the 2 shitty burnt ends pieces. Service was great! Cool guys running the spot. Would definitely come back if I lived in the area.