Circle J Barbecue restaurant is under new ownership and management, and features the best Central Texas-style Barbeque this side of Austin. The interior has been completely renovated with a new kitchen and comfortable seating. The vintage Texas Post Oak-fired smoker produces the tender and juicy smoked meats that only 100% wood can produce. It’s not the cheap and easy way, but it’s our way.
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Reviews
Sobe Tobey
As soon as we walked in a tall gentleman helped us right away. Gave us instructions on how to order and had us pick drinks. My elderly father needed to use the restroom and both gentleman working were quick to tell us where the restrooms are and both of them were polite and kind. Appreciated that!!! We ordered our food and the brisket was delicious. It wasn’t dry. And the BBQ sauce on the table was good. The potato salad and macaroni and cheese was delicious. I’d go again if I was in the area. My father had the turkey and he wished he had an order to go and talked about how good the food was the next day. He’s extremely picky so it says a lot when he can’t stop talking about the food.
… moreHollis Notgrass
This was a great stop for lunch, and as a Central Texan who enjoys good BBQ, this was a welcome surprise to find in New Mexico. The sausage and pulled pork were both fantastic, and my husband had the brisket and ribs and was equally as impressed. Good sides, and a peach iced tea made for a fantastic meal. My husband asked to see the smoker—and they obliged. Service, food, and even the sauces (which are great, but thankfully not needed) are worth recommending if you’re in the area.
… moreNate C
Very laid back restaurant- 2 people total running the front and back. Quick friendly service… best of all, very tender brisket and turkey. Only “complaint” is the meats & sides could use a tiny bit more salt but i guess thats what salt shakers are for… otherwise… this place is good!
… moreKim Hertel
Ok we ate here august 2022 when we were vacationing in Ruidoso. Best BBQ ever. We are going back in July 2023 for another vacation just noticed it is temporarily closed. Does anyone have any idea if they are planning on reopening?
… moreCharlie Brown
9/10 Best BBQ in Ruidoso, NM hands down. I wish I tried them out a long time ago since I’m a local. I’ll be honest the building could use a renovation. This is one of those cases where looks can be deceiving. The building it self might deter you from wanting to eat there but believe me once you try their food you’ll be hooked. This became a regular go to restaurant for me and my family. Delicious brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage. Perfectly seasoned and super tender. It may be kinda expensive but it’s well worth it. Just as a heads up they do give out coupons/discounts which is really nice of them. If you want BBQ this is the place to go to.
… moreJeremy Drechsler
My wife and I stopped in here for lunch after a day of off roading and were quite impressed with the service and food quality. It’s such a small place I almost missed it when driving past, so keep an eye open when driving through. The brisket sandwich is on point with notes of hickory and a beautiful pepper bark. The mac-n-cheese is made with real cheese and has strings of cheese pulling away with every fork full. My wife got the pulled pork sandwich that was very moist and juicy with every bite. The sweet tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. Definitely make this a stop on your route, you won’t regret it.
… moreLaurence J
Can you say friendly service? It’s cafeteria style dinning where you order at the counter and grab your own drinks. We had the family 4 pack it’s more than enough tender succulent brisket and Turkey breast. You choose 2lbs of meat. Meats were smoked and delicious the beans were delicious and not very spicy the Mac and cheese was delicious and coleslaw complemented the smoky meats well.
… moreIsidra Montoya
This place is highly recommended by my family. My daughter wants to go again before we head back home. It’s so good. We had a brisket burger and brisket baked potato. The staff was friendly. And you got to try there cream corn, not a fan of cream corn but definitely will eat this one.
… moreSylvia Miehle
Loved it! Service was awesome. Brisket, turkey and sausage all delicious. Really loved the visible pepper from the rub. Potato salad, corn and the Mac and cheese were all yummy too. Just really GOOD food! Thank you Stuart. I know where I am eating when I come back!
… moreCarlos Barragan
AMAZING BBQ and service! Very professional and friendly staff. Great smoke flavor. We had ribs,brisket,sausage,pulled pork all on point. The mac m cheese was perfect and the cream corn is literally the best I have ever had! I even returned that same afternoon for more . Huge portions and fast service. A++++ will definitely be going back.
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