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Square Top Bar-B-Que
Review
About
25 years of smoking has all come down to this. Serving craft barbeque (born in the heart of Texas) in the heart of the San Juan mountains.
Features
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5.0
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hemphill5
Allen45 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Ok y’all! When it comes to BBQ in Colorado- everyone claims they have it and that it’s “the best”; however, most don’t and have no clue why people don’t come back. In 2023, I read some positive reviews about Square Top BBQ and was a little skeptical going to a golf course to try it; however, “Hot Damn” it is the real deal - Texas BBQ. They know what they’re doing. The turkey is succulent; the brisket tender & tasty and the sausage is incredible — let’s not forget the sides (Mexican Street Corn & Beans)! I drive 45 minutes from South Fork each way for this and have never been disappointed.
Don’t worry about the golf course setting …. They have a patio with tables overlooking the course; San Juan Mountains and Forest — one of the most beautiful sceneries in Pagosa!
I am a native Texan and know Texas BBQ. This is the real deal and I encourage you to give it a try - delicious! My recommendation for first timers: order the Trinity plate to get a good sampler (brisket; sausage and turkey) with their famous potato bread … oh yeah, enjoy the homemade pickles!
Written June 25, 2024
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Beth Been
Thank you Texas friend for your visit and the wonderful review!!! We appreciate your support and hope to see you soon!!!
Written July 17, 2024
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Barb W
11 contributions
May 2024 • family
We were blown away by the quality of this food! We got the platter to try a variety of meats, brisket, pulled pork, sausages, and sides, and everything was sooo delicious, we could not declare a favorite! Bo is a master with food! So excited to go back, again and again......
Written May 6, 2024
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Beth Been
Barb, Thank you very much for your awesome review!! We are happy you enjoyed the food and hope to see you again soon!!!
Written May 17, 2024
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Lucyskis
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
We had the pleasure of dinner at the Square Top grill at the Pagosa Golf Club yesterday. The view is amazing and the owners and staff are beyond gracious. The chef prepared the most delicious French dip sandwich I have ever had- it was full of filet mignon which puts it in another league. My husband had the chopped brisket sandwich which was equally delicious. There are several great beers on tap plus numerous beers in the case. They smoke their own meats daily on premise. I would recommend a stop for an outstanding lunch complete with a beautiful view, friendly staff, great chef and outstanding owners. Can’t wait to go back for the ribs which looked amazing!
Written August 24, 2023
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Beth Been
We appreciate this great review!!! Thank you for your visit!!!
Written August 27, 2023
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Suzham
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
The restaurant overlooks the golf course, so the setting is beautiful. We watched the owner smoking meat, so we knew it was fresh. Both the brisket and the turkey were delicious.
The sides are outstanding. The red cabbage/cranberry slaw may be the best slaw I've ever eaten, and the corn casserole if wonderful.
Written August 7, 2023
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Beth Been
Thank you very much for this great review!!! We appreciate your visit!
Written August 9, 2023
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McRuss
Ruidoso Downs23 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
A Sunday evening, not many places were open. My sister, who is 100 years old and lives in a nursing home nearby, loves Texas BBQ so we decided to try the Square Top. And the next day was my wife's birthday so it was a tufer. It was everything we wanted with one exception, plastic forks (more on that to come). We had a beef rib, smoked turkey and brisket plus the Mexican Corn and the Slaw. The slaw, described in another review as best they ever had, was exactly that: best I've ever had. I wish we had a double order! The setting is a little strange in that it is in a bar but with a killer view. I'm sure in the summer, the deck is the place to be.
So the plastic forks: all the utensils were plastic but the problem with the forks is the tips break off in the meat! Keep the plastic knives and spoons if you must but ditch the forks!
Written November 1, 2023
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Beth Been
Thank you for your great review!! We are glad you enjoyed the food. We will take your suggestion about the forks into consideration. Please request metal forks when you visit us again.
Written November 6, 2023
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Mar Bear
Rochester Hills29 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Square top barbecue was incredible. We went on a Sunday and shared a beef rib. AMAZING! It was fall off the bone tender. We had the Mexican street corn and slaw sides. Those were also good.
Written October 20, 2024
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Shell R
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • solo
The food here is amazing, I love the French Dip with a twist and the burger. Probably my favorite place to eat in Pagosa these days, I go once a week :)
Written December 18, 2024
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Explorer58348372361
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • family
Just found out about Square Top Bar B Q and got a variety of meats and sides for take out. Everything was outstanding! All the meats were spot on and the sides were some of the best Q sides I'd ever had.
John and his wife are both super nice and dedicated to bringing quality bar b q to Pagosa Springs. It's located at the golf course club house. Stop in for the best bar b q/food in PS.
Written November 11, 2023
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Beth Been
Thank you for your great review! Very happy you enjoyed our food and hope to see you again soon. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Written November 19, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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