Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

The Chuckwagon

Colorado Springs, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 54 2026
The Chuckwagon

A Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Colorado Springs, open Thursday to Sunday. Moist brisket, the beef dino rib and the Texas Twinkie, a bacon-wrapped jalapeno stuffed with cheese, set it apart.

Highlights

  • Moist brisket
  • Beef dino rib
  • Texas Twinkie

Good to know

  • Opens at noon, Thursday to Sunday
  • Sells out by early afternoon
  • Pre-orders accepted for pickup

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