Riot BBQ (Denver, CO) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

Riot BBQ
Denver, CO
8-22-2026
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Yet another fantastic bbq joint I have found in Denver.

Someone mentioned this place in a comment on Instagram so I saved it. A friend and I went tonight before heading to the Toto concert at Ball Arena (about to start in an hour).

Welp, it delivered big time.

Everything was perfect. The brisket pulled apart with a little pull, super tender and juicy and it just melted in my mouth.

The jalapeño cheddar brats were spot on. Those things are ADDICTIVE!

The beans were excellent.

The restaurant had an old rustic feel to it and it smelled delightful in there. Everyone was really friendly. The place was clean and it exceeded my expectations.

I'm slowly debunking the notion you can't find good barbecue and smoked meat in Denver.

️️️️️'s, 10/10, 100/100. I couldn't find a single thing to deduct.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Looks good! Too bad I'm so far away!

 

[sandyut]

I knew I recognized the name. It was AJs Pit BBQ. The owner also owned Campfire and something else. He skipped the country to Mexico and didnt finish paying his people and the IRS. I think he eventually got extradited back? not sure, didnt get all the details. There is your drama backstory.

Glad the place is still there making good Q. One of my best friends lives right by there. Need to check it out. Thanks for the review Hanna.