From the moment you stand in line, you know this is going to be great barbecue! It is better than you imagine, the real deal! The brisket is perfection, with melt in your mouth deliciousness.The spare ribs were especially tasty, not tough, just succulent meat. I could actually drink the barbecue sauce without anything.Service with a friendly smile! Happy we have you in the nabe!
Paul Nicknig
Easily the best bbq in Denver! Brisket was nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. Flavorful bark and smoke ring while maintaining moist cuts. Ribs are also excellent. Fall of the bone while staying moist. Aaron the pit master came out before opening to give people in line a sample rib while we waited for them to open. Highly recommend!Parking: Easy parking behind the building or on the street
Yolo Z.
I dont get the hype on this place. I tried them the week they opened they were super disorganized ok i get it for opening week, a few weeks later i drove by nobody was there and got a few ribs 1 beef and 4 pork and both were very dry. After a few months I thought i would try them again, i really wanted to like them and ordered a bunch of different things - Pulled Pork, brisket, sausage with beans and potato salad. The only things i liked were sausage and pulled pork. I live very close and will drive across town for better bbq.
Jordan M
I love this place. I visit every Saturday when possible. Staff is always friendly and food is always excellent. Tier list is as follows: Ribs > Brisket > Smoked Beef > Everything else. I've never had a bad side, but am partial to the house beans, and greens (Always tons of turkey in both of these) - I'm a happy repeat customer who will certainly be back!
Yuri K.
Take this review from a girl who loves BBQ so much that she ate ribs for lunch on her wedding day, full poncho over her dress!Let's be real-- Good BBQ spots in Denver are hard to come by. I've found one spot on Tennyson and one in Superior that I've enjoyed, but other than those, they've all been busts for me. I happened across PBTP on Yelp and was intrigued. It's not every day that you come across all-but-one 5-star reviews on a spot that's only open to the public one day a week. We got the ribs, smoked beef, loaded potato, and a side of the brussels. I wasn't the one who picked up the food, so I can't say anything about the storefront , owner, or wait in line. However, I CAN attest to how amazing the food is. The ribs were generously meaty, perfectly seasoned, and fell off the bone easily. Not dry, not grisly, amazing bite after bite. The smoked beef was also tender, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with some sauce. The spicy bbq sauce is SPICY, but I'm also a wimp when it comes to spice levels. The brussel sprouts were not my personal favorite--they tasted a bit over-seasoned (pepper), which took away from the honey they were basted with. But, this is a BBQ spot, not a brussel sprout shop. Y'all. The standout was the loaded baked potato. Get it and you won't regret it (unless you save it for last, because you'll maybe be too stuffed). It's GIANT. There's two different cheeses on the potato and loads of meat. I'm not sure what more you could want!!
Taran Hight
My man Aaron knows how to throw down some BBQ. Smoked beef is 10/10, brisket is a 10/10, ribs are 20/10. Always consistent and always delicious. Keep it up my man! Top BBQ in town for sure!
Carolyn S.
Finally stopped here and was not disappointed! YUM! Friendly service and DELICIOUS food! So glad I live just 2 blocks away .
Vanessa Viveros
First time trying Plates by the Pound...they did not disappoint!! The food is absolutely amazing. The ribs are sooo soft and flavorful. The loaded potato is in fact super loaded and very tasty, so worth it. I will definitely be going back. Great customer service...my daughter was a being a lil handful and one of the ladies from the shop started to play with her which was super thoughtful.Parking: Parking spota behind the shop and on the side street.Wheelchair accessibility: They have ramp to go into the shop.
Joseph Gibson
Dollar for dollar it’s my favorite place in Denver, I mean $20 will get you huge portions of some really high quality BBQ and they got the best sauce in town. If you’re thinking about going definitely do it and grab a bottle of that hot bbq sauce or you’ll regret it
Ellen L.
We were driving by around 10:30 and saw a long line so we were curious as to what these people were doing. They knew this place didn't open until 11am and closed once food ran out. We tried coming back around 12:10pm to try this place out and they had sold out. The owner was kind and came outside to explain how his BBQ works with limited hours only on Saturday. Otherwise he caters and is booked out for months. Having learned our lesson, we came back a few weeks later and stood in line starting at 10:45 and able to get our food by 11:30. It was well worth the wait and an incredible amount of meat so plan to share!
Just found out about this place close to me- so made it here this past Saturday- arrived at 1030am - three people in line already and by the time the door opened there were maybe 20 more behind me.Anyways, all I know about bbq is whether I like it or not. I loved this! I don't really care for saucy bbq so this was perfect- the brisket and ribs are seasoned just right with pepper and the meat really is the star here. Loved the apple coleslaw too. Plan to bring plenty of money as you will probably buy more than you meant to while you are in line watching the owner slice and weigh each order out! We will be back!
Stephanie M.
The food was good. The meat was tender. I got in line early as this restaurant is first come, first served. They are open until they sell out.
Sophia Barideaux
I was able to get in line for the first time before the SOLD OUT sign was placed on the door. I have been trying to get a taste of your ribs and brisket for weeks. But today I was there at opening!! First of all your customer service and your pleasant tone with each customer made the wait worthwhile. The ladies working the sides and the register were amazing. Very helpful and friendly.My favorite were the onions!!! I’m a southern girl and onions go with EVERYTHING!!The food was amazing and I will definitely be coming back again. I heard you telling a customer it’s all about consistency!! Whatever your secret is keep doing it.. it’s working.Looking forward to my next visit!! God bless
Kibrom Negesse
WOWexceptional brisket that was tender with heavily mouth feel. As someone who’s been to Franklins and Blacks in Austin, this brisket takes the crown as the best I’ve personally had. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. Curious as to when they serve their beef ribs though. Only negative is that they are only open once a week!
Kurt D.
Best BBQ I've had in Colorado. The ribs are fantastic! I liked the sauce and the Mac and cheese is the best side.
From the moment you stand in line, you know this is going to be great barbecue! It is better than you imagine, the real deal! The brisket is perfection, with melt in your mouth deliciousness.The spare ribs were especially tasty, not tough, just succulent meat. I could actually drink the barbecue sauce without anything.Service with a friendly smile! Happy we have you in the nabe!
Easily the best bbq in Denver! Brisket was nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. Flavorful bark and smoke ring while maintaining moist cuts. Ribs are also excellent. Fall of the bone while staying moist. Aaron the pit master came out before opening to give people in line a sample rib while we waited for them to open. Highly recommend!Parking: Easy parking behind the building or on the street
I dont get the hype on this place. I tried them the week they opened they were super disorganized ok i get it for opening week, a few weeks later i drove by nobody was there and got a few ribs 1 beef and 4 pork and both were very dry. After a few months I thought i would try them again, i really wanted to like them and ordered a bunch of different things - Pulled Pork, brisket, sausage with beans and potato salad. The only things i liked were sausage and pulled pork. I live very close and will drive across town for better bbq.
I love this place. I visit every Saturday when possible. Staff is always friendly and food is always excellent. Tier list is as follows: Ribs > Brisket > Smoked Beef > Everything else. I've never had a bad side, but am partial to the house beans, and greens (Always tons of turkey in both of these) - I'm a happy repeat customer who will certainly be back!
Take this review from a girl who loves BBQ so much that she ate ribs for lunch on her wedding day, full poncho over her dress!Let's be real-- Good BBQ spots in Denver are hard to come by. I've found one spot on Tennyson and one in Superior that I've enjoyed, but other than those, they've all been busts for me. I happened across PBTP on Yelp and was intrigued. It's not every day that you come across all-but-one 5-star reviews on a spot that's only open to the public one day a week. We got the ribs, smoked beef, loaded potato, and a side of the brussels. I wasn't the one who picked up the food, so I can't say anything about the storefront , owner, or wait in line. However, I CAN attest to how amazing the food is. The ribs were generously meaty, perfectly seasoned, and fell off the bone easily. Not dry, not grisly, amazing bite after bite. The smoked beef was also tender, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with some sauce. The spicy bbq sauce is SPICY, but I'm also a wimp when it comes to spice levels. The brussel sprouts were not my personal favorite--they tasted a bit over-seasoned (pepper), which took away from the honey they were basted with. But, this is a BBQ spot, not a brussel sprout shop. Y'all. The standout was the loaded baked potato. Get it and you won't regret it (unless you save it for last, because you'll maybe be too stuffed). It's GIANT. There's two different cheeses on the potato and loads of meat. I'm not sure what more you could want!!
My man Aaron knows how to throw down some BBQ. Smoked beef is 10/10, brisket is a 10/10, ribs are 20/10. Always consistent and always delicious. Keep it up my man! Top BBQ in town for sure!
Finally stopped here and was not disappointed! YUM! Friendly service and DELICIOUS food! So glad I live just 2 blocks away .
First time trying Plates by the Pound...they did not disappoint!! The food is absolutely amazing. The ribs are sooo soft and flavorful. The loaded potato is in fact super loaded and very tasty, so worth it. I will definitely be going back. Great customer service...my daughter was a being a lil handful and one of the ladies from the shop started to play with her which was super thoughtful.Parking: Parking spota behind the shop and on the side street.Wheelchair accessibility: They have ramp to go into the shop.
Dollar for dollar it’s my favorite place in Denver, I mean $20 will get you huge portions of some really high quality BBQ and they got the best sauce in town. If you’re thinking about going definitely do it and grab a bottle of that hot bbq sauce or you’ll regret it
We were driving by around 10:30 and saw a long line so we were curious as to what these people were doing. They knew this place didn't open until 11am and closed once food ran out. We tried coming back around 12:10pm to try this place out and they had sold out. The owner was kind and came outside to explain how his BBQ works with limited hours only on Saturday. Otherwise he caters and is booked out for months. Having learned our lesson, we came back a few weeks later and stood in line starting at 10:45 and able to get our food by 11:30. It was well worth the wait and an incredible amount of meat so plan to share!
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Just found out about this place close to me- so made it here this past Saturday- arrived at 1030am - three people in line already and by the time the door opened there were maybe 20 more behind me.Anyways, all I know about bbq is whether I like it or not. I loved this! I don't really care for saucy bbq so this was perfect- the brisket and ribs are seasoned just right with pepper and the meat really is the star here. Loved the apple coleslaw too. Plan to bring plenty of money as you will probably buy more than you meant to while you are in line watching the owner slice and weigh each order out! We will be back!
The food was good. The meat was tender. I got in line early as this restaurant is first come, first served. They are open until they sell out.
I was able to get in line for the first time before the SOLD OUT sign was placed on the door. I have been trying to get a taste of your ribs and brisket for weeks. But today I was there at opening!! First of all your customer service and your pleasant tone with each customer made the wait worthwhile. The ladies working the sides and the register were amazing. Very helpful and friendly.My favorite were the onions!!! I’m a southern girl and onions go with EVERYTHING!!The food was amazing and I will definitely be coming back again. I heard you telling a customer it’s all about consistency!! Whatever your secret is keep doing it.. it’s working.Looking forward to my next visit!! God bless
WOWexceptional brisket that was tender with heavily mouth feel. As someone who’s been to Franklins and Blacks in Austin, this brisket takes the crown as the best I’ve personally had. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. Curious as to when they serve their beef ribs though. Only negative is that they are only open once a week!
Best BBQ I've had in Colorado. The ribs are fantastic! I liked the sauce and the Mac and cheese is the best side.