Smokey's Pit Saloon

Smokey’s Pit Stop has a new owner and the proof is in the pudding. Restaurant and bar are two different establishments under one roof. The BBQ was outstanding. We ordered a pound of turkey and jalapeño sausage. The turkey was moist and flavorful. Sausage was excellent with just the right amount of spice. We checked out the bar for a little bit to watch some football. The bartender was great! Attentive and friendly. Great drinks and friendly atmosphere. Neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name!!!

Smokey's is still the same Smokey's, minus quite a few missing regulars that used to frequent the bar area. No music unless you play the juke box. Not sure if the bar still plays complimentary coins for anyone to go up and play a couple songs. Nobody was playing pool. (Not sure if there was a pool table come to think of it). Bartender was nice enough to offer the specials of the late afternoon. We had a shot special called a "Green Tea". Although it hardly resembled green anything ,(it was more like a peach color), it was surprisingly delicious. The bbq sandwiches were on special.. mmm still holding their own. I like 1/2&1/2 with plenty pickles, onions and lots of reg recipe bbq sauce. I didn't like the vendors walking in and even though you don't make eye contact purposely, they still interrupt the melodious hum of something or other. Not quite sure what the humming was. 😕🤔🙄 Oh! Chile con queso was delicious, just to spicy for me.. a high high medium.

Heard there were new owners, so I thought we would try it out. I’m glad we did! I was craving Beef Ribs, and the last place I went to in Anthony only serves them on the weekends. Luckily Smokey’s has them all the time and they are big and delicious (see picture). My wife ordered the loaded fries and man those were ridiculously good (also see picture). To top it off, all that food at around $22! What a deal. Go get the beef ribs, you won’t be disappointed!

This restaurant is located right next to their bar, the entrance is thru the same door, just take a right. We ordered the beef ribs and the brisket sandwich plate, and they both were SO INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS. The coleslaw is homemade and made with fresh ingredients (including pineapple) and the chili beans had a great flavor. The brisket sandwich had a lot of brisket with onions, pickles, and I added pickled jalapeños to it. The bun was very fresh and soft, too. The BBQ sauce they provide at their tables is very delicious, too. The employees were friendly and helpful. They definitely have some of the best beef ribs in El Paso.