Brother-N-Law BBQ

Stopped in on a Monday evening. No line, no wait. Perfect!🤠 The brisket is on point. Absolutely delicious! I had the "chopped". It was chopped up in front of me as I watched. It does not get any fresher than this. If you have a flexible schedule, drive up here during the week to experience BBQ HEAVEN in Cloud Country. This is a destination diner. No matter how far you have to travel to get here, just get here. 👍👍 I talked to the owner, ( he sliced the brisket) he has Texas roots but found his home here in Cloudcroft! What a great job. Be sure and check out the video of Steven trimming the cap iff of the brisket.

OMG! This is an amazing restaurant! My fiance and I were looking for something delicious to eat. I'm pretty sure I made an excellent choice. I ordered a plate of sliced brisket, cole slaw, and corn on the cob. Also, I ordered a key lime pie. Btw, it's the BEST key lime pie that I have ever tasted.

This hit the spot! The food is excellent in every way. My husband and I enjoyed the folks serving the food and the cozy atmosphere of the dining area. If you are hungry for Barbecue go here, the food is excellent. We ordered brisket, ribs and smoked turkey breast. We will return.

Brother in Laws is the best BBQ in New Mexico! The food is always consistently delicious, the portions are generous, but the best part is the atmosphere the staff and owner create! The picture is of the owner taking time discussing the menu and getting to know his customers! In a world of poor customer service this is really a shining star and example of how a business should be! Thank you for an amazing meal, but more so being a good human! We will be back again and again!

Excellent BBQ spot in Cloudcroft, NM. My goto BBQ is usually a pulled pork sandwich. I ordered coleslaw and baked beans as my sides. Both were delicious. The owner, who made my sandwich, recommended putting some of the coleslaw on my sandwich. That was a great suggestion! Just know that the coleslaw was some horseradish in it, which I liked. Atmosphere is exactly what I want in a BBQ resistant. Feels like you are inside a BBQ pit when dining inside. Be warned, the sandwiches are generously sized!

First time here. Delicious food and generous portions. Their brisket and sausage were great and the beans and tater salad were delicious. The central Texas background of the owner is obvious. Haven’t been to their very busy neighbor - not keen on waiting in the long line. Have heard theirs is good but have also heard the tourists go there and the locals go here.

Felt like an old town country restaurant atmosphere, in a good way! Owners were very sweet and food was incredible! I would definitely come back here again for that brisket sandwich and ribs.

Took the long route on a drive to get some time in the mountains. Was early lunchtime when I stopped, so they had yet to get busy. Got the sliced brisket sandwhich with a side of Mac & Cheese. Brisket was moist and had great flavor. By the time I thought to take a pic of the food, it was GONE. I took that first bite and just enjoyed it till it was gone. I hope your experience is the same. Well worth the price. By the time I thought to take a pic of my sandwich, it was GONE

What an amazing BBQ place in Cloudcroft! The other bigger one is supposed to be good too. But wasn't open. A local had advised to skip the line and go to Brother in laws anyway! Staff was super friendly. Nice small restaurant. The food was the star! I got briske, turkey and sausage. The brisket was good, the turkey very moist and flavorful. The sausage was some of the best I have ever had! Amazing! I didn't do any sides, but they looked amazing A great BBQ joint and restaurant here.

Smells Like a bBQ tastes like a BBQ!! Wow we both had the loaded taters. Delicious. Definitely Idaho taters. Big and delicious. Service was good as well.

We stopped in for lunch today after doing some shopping in town! Walked in and immediately noticed you go to the counter to order. It's a small place with probably 15 tables. We took up two booths with our party of 5. The menu was written on a board above the counter. There are a ton of options including meat plates, turkey legs, and loaded baked potatoes!! Wish I'd have read over it more closely because I missed the fried okra!! Next time!!! My mother in law chose the loaded baked potato with brisket. She said it was FANTASTIC!!! My father in law chose the turkey leg and it was HUGE!!! He said it was the best he's ever had and the man enjoys his turkey legs!!! My husband got a meat tray with brisket, jalapeño sausage, beans, and potato salad! Again, a ton of food that he couldn't finish and he's a 6'6 man who doesn't miss a meal!!! I snagged a bite of his beans and they had a ton of flavor!! My daughter got the mini corn dogs with French fries. The waiter apologized and said it would take about 7 minutes to cook, which was fine! We were in no hurry! She played in the booth while she waited! It came out hot and delicious!!! A mom always has to make sure it's not too hot right!!? I chose the loaded baked potato as well but with turkey!!! It was soooooo good!!!! Tons of Smokey flavor, topped with cheese. The potato was huge, but cooked perfectly!! Great establishment with friendly staff who were polite and checked on us frequently!!! Earned a 5 Star easily from these Texans who know our barbecue!!!!! If you're in the area (or not!!!) make sure you stop in!! You won't be disappointed!!!!

Felt like an old town country restaurant atmosphere, in a good way! Owners were very sweet and food was incredible! I would definitely come back here again for that brisket sandwich and ribs.

Finally! A great bbq place in New Mexico! Had the pulled pork plate. The portions are great and the food is even better! I grew up in Georgia and have been missing good bbq. This was the remedy!!! Will definitely be returning soon!!

Great bbq in Cloudcroft! Wow the brisket had alot of flavor and it was very tender. The baby back ribs had great flavor. The pulled pork was the best. From the sides, my favorite were the potato salad and the baked beans. We so are glad we stopped by!

The pulled pork and chopped brisket sandwichs here were amazing! The owner hand pulled the pork for the sandwich. I love vinegar based cole slaw myself, so I asked him if that's how it's done there, he says no it's light mayo and horseradish. I say no thanks, I'll have the baked beans, which were awesome by the way. So we are eat and he walked up with his slaw and says, will you try it and let me know what you think.it was great. Do your self a favor and eat here.

I was a little hesitant after I ordered looking at some reviews from the past. I'm not sure what has happened but today the food was amazing. I love barbecue and they killed it. Many thanks to the friendly staff. Can't wait to come again.

We ALWAYS stop here when in Cloudcoft! The service is like you are part of the family, and the bbq is super tasty.

As someone who has seen several good family restaurants change ownership only for the quality to decline steeply, it's refreshing to see the opposite apparently happening here. Don't let the poor reviews from years ago keep you from this hidden gem, during a recent visit we had excellent food and some of the best service I've had at any restaurant in years. Several meat options sold out before we arrived, so we shared a brisket plate. The brisket was flavorful and moist, and my wife really enjoyed the potato salad. The hostess and the owner each stopped by our table to chat and were beyond friendly, sharing stories and asking about us and our dining experience. We also shared an order of the homemade banana pudding, which was incredible. The decor is definitely rustic, but the bathrooms and dining area were clean and we would gladly eat here again!

Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Cloudcroft, NM is Brother N Law BBQ! The restaurant is rustic and really nice! Their smoked brisket was really good and very tender. I ordered their sides if their cole slaw which was okay and their mac n cheese was a bit creamier than how I prefer it. Overall its a good 4 stars!

Sliced brisket was delicious! We enjoyed the sandwich too with a good bun that wasn't just a burger bun. Also recommend the fried okra and the baked beans were yummy with jalapeño flavor but not spicy. Friendly and fast service.

The best we have had. Every bite is better than the last. Affordable and the service is great.

Great small town joint with good food at a reasonable price. I'm a local and appreciate good bbq. Always smiling faces behind the counter. Give them a chance, you won't be disappointed. Sam Gonzalez

This adorable little family diner has the BEST bbq, great portions and amazing taste!!! The staff is so sweet and treats you like family, I feel like I got adopted when I walked in. The atmosphere is so homie. This is a must stop!!!!

Two words. Tur-key. Get the turkey! the most absolute tender, juicy thing of smoked turkey you'll ever have! I was blown away at how amazing the quality was, especially for the amount of flavor that was packed into it! Turkey breast tends to go towards the dryer side of quality, so whatever spell they casted over that pit really made the world of a difference! Ugh I can't get over it! Their smoked sausages were also beyond magical! Soooo so fresh and dang tasty! It was unlike any flavor profile I have honestly ever tasted. It left you feeling super light and barely detected that much grease from it, which is a rare balance to keep it juicy at the same time! I kind of wish I got cuts of brisket rather than their cubed up pieces for their baked potato so that I could of had the full experience. But regardless, my baked potato with the works and BBQed brisket was a party in my mouth! So much flavor bombs! Although the potato itself was a decent size that I should have been able to finish, it was packed so well with brisket and throw in the cheese and sour cream, I hit a wall before fully finishing the potato itself. Rest assured, absolutely no meat was wasted during this meal! Super friendly and professional customer service! Cozy lil dining area with their small fire pit going to warm up the place just right. Definitely will be dreaming of the next trip for more turkey and next time, cuts of brisket!

Let me say it pains me to write a bad review of a family run joint...but I have to be honest. Second of all, I know BBQ. I'm from Ft. Worth and can eat good bbq on demand and I also spent lots of time eating good bbq with my grandfather at joints all over the state. So with that said, definitely one of the worst bbq places I've been to. Brisket is the king when it comes to TX BBQ and this brisket was dry and did not have a smoke ring - which means it wasn't smoked. On top of that, it was flavorless. Second, the sausage seemed like they were just Eckridge Smoked sausages that were cooked in a cast iron pan for some color. There was no snap to the sausage. And the ribs were a bit tough. Ribs should not be fall off the bone, but they shouldn't be tough. I will say the turkey was good. My biggest issue with this place is that I don't know if they smoke their meat. I know that the other place in town has their smokers going all the time, but never see smokers going here. Which leads me to think their food is done in the oven. Anyway, if you want some truly excellent bbq the other joint in town is truly top notch.

This is not BBQ. Not sure what it is, but definitely not BBQ. The wife and I both got chopped brisket sandwiches. Absolutely no smoke flavor in the beef. The best part of the meal was the sides which were potato salad and Mac & cheese. I do not recommend this establishment unless you haven't eaten in days and it's the only place open.

Best BBQ ever with the best service- get here early as they sell out of everything. We had Baby Back Rib plate, Smoked Sausage plate. Smoked turkey, sides and dessert. This place knows how to do BBQ!!!

He was a lone server, RICHARD and he did awesome! We ordered almost one of everything on the menu. He was patient with us as he served pound after pound. Very friendly and so down to earth. There is no room inside for a large party but you can make do. Thank you! I loved all the food! All cuts if meat were moist and flavorful. The potatoe salad was the best!! Cheesy Mac was also perfectly cooked, not mushy and not al dented. The pinto beans were tender and also delicious! I also, have NO complaints about this place. Richard is doing an amazing job here. Thank you from one fellow Texan to another!

Friendly service, great food. We went twice in a three day visit to Cloudcroft. We had the brisket on one trip and the ribs on the other, both tender and flavorful! Generous portions which we split (our usual MO) and it was plenty for us. The baked beans were also a highlight, slightly spicy, and we both enjoyed them (even though my husband doesn't usually like beans, he loved them). We also really liked the Cole Slaw. It also had a cozy rustic ambiance that we loved. Don't miss it!

Quantity over quality: No smoke ring on brisket, but plenty of it. Beans, salad....ok, nothing different. Very friendly service, but atmosphere is lacking: no music, copious flies

Went to visit another restaurant but a two hour wait. They got us in and out and could not imagine it better anywhere. (Brisket and ribs). We are from Texas where we pride ourself in BBQ but this was probably the BEST I have ever had. Skip the lines enjoy good people, good atmosphere and GREAT FOOD!

Food is incredible and the service is great. We had the brisket and turkey plate and bithe were fantastic. Wish I could give them more stars

We had the loaded baked potato. Potato was baked perfectly and a good amount of chopped brisket was on it. We greatly enjoyed it.

Love this place and the people that work here are amazing! We come here every time we are in town.

Yes, it is barbecue....real good barbecue. I grew up in a Texas town with five barbecue "joints" and I regularly eat in Lockhart (Texas) at Chisolm Trail barbecue, Blacks barbecue and the old Kreuz barbecue and Muellers in Taylor. If you read a review saying its not real barbecue, its not good, then I'd take a look at who is posting. Way to go guys...I was the guy in the Louis Mueller hat We'll be back.

amazing service, the owner and workers are awsome. So glad I can eat here, best brisket I've had and the pulled pork in on point. The owner is super talkative and friendly, great guy and great business. Eating inside is cool too like the atmosphere. Mac n cheese also really good. Keep it up!

The food was really good. I had the brisket fries and highly recommend! It's not just a side, but a full meal and it was delicious. Service was quick and very friendly. The dining room was clean and calm. Very inviting environment

Come here and get the pork ribs! Love the sides too. It's also nice and quiet there, with friendly owners and staff.

Very quaint place. The brisket is phenomenal!!! Slaw and potato salad was excellent. If you come to Cloudcroft this place is a must visit!!!!

Their food is garbage and every time I eat there I get sick me and my family always get sick every time I eat there and please don't go to this restaurant because they fucking suck honestly though who's gonna eat food that makes you sick like why would you eat at the worst go eat a mad jacks are like 100 times better

The staff here is so friendly. My kiddo loved the super cheesy Mac and cheese. We have visited a few times visiting town and this place is solid. Love the home like cabin feel. I had the sliced brisket and sausage. Swing in! It's great!

We were in the area picking cherries and stopped in to have lunch with these nice folks. The original restaurant we had wanted to eat at was good with having pets but unfortunately they were closed. The folks at Brother N Laws had no problem with us and our Golden having lunch outside. When I ordered the first thing they asked was would my dog like a bone. They gave us a nice pork butt bone that Amos absolutely loved. That was such a nice touch!!! The chopped brisket was so moist and tender that it melted in your mouth. The smoke sausage was also flavorful and juicy. The sides were also very good. Absolute pleasure all around and we will be back.

Best BBQ I've had in New Mexico! Loved the flavors and the staff was super kind. Good portions and just yummy food. So so good! Highly recommend. It was amazing.

Very good bbq, good service and very warm welcome, thanks guys A nice stop after a nice trail

These guys give you plenty to eat! You shouldn't leave hungry!! The brisket is totally on point!! Second time here, didn't try the pecan cobbler last time, did this time...it's the bomb!! The workers are very friendly and like to joke around. It's a cute little place that's big on taste!!

We stopped here on Saturday on our way up to Ruidoso. First time here did not disappoint. The food was really good, and the service wonderful. The owner (I believe one of them) was out front and he was so nice. The food was so good I really wanted to go for seconds, but I was full. Turkey sandwich for me and chopped brisket for my husband. The bbq sauce on the side was a nice addition. We did not get any sides, but we will next time. We highly recommend this place. **whispers** (Mad Jack's is not as good. Just sayin').

Totally slept on, short line, friendly staff, delicious food (we got pretty much one of everything and it was all amazing!) if you can't find it it's soon to be renamed Brother n law Bbq since under new ownership!

Always great customer service and amazing food! One of my favorites here in Cloudcroft!

Must try!! Don't pay attention to the older reviews! This is a great place with excellent food, excellent service and just a GREAT family owned restaurant!!

Family owned business, very friendly atmosphere. Ribs were top notch, brisket was very tender. Ask for the secret Carolina sauce, it's a game changer.

From one Texas smoker to another, this was very good BBQ. I ordered pulled pork and brisket. My man behind the line opened some butcher paper and grabbed a handful of tender pork butt, chopped it, and served it. Mad respect. The brisket was well flavored but on the dry side (it was off the flat). All-in-all very good.

Very tender brisket and the bun was delicious!!! Small quaint place and very clean. They prepare the food right in front of you while standing in line.

Man, we were craving barbecue and this place slaps! Not sure why people would complain of the pricing because it was actually an ideal and decent price like you'd get at any good bbq joint! We are excited to come back for more! Love that brisket!!

The brisket sandwich here was amazing. Very tender and the bbq sauce was yummy. The place is a little family owned business. The inside is pretty cute and has a cabin feel. Definitely some of the best brisket bbq I've had in a long time.

Came here and was a empty , of course it was a Monday night. We barely made it there before they closed at 6 PM. The dinner plates were very generous with helpings. In fact , we could have split a dinner between the two of us. Wife complained the coleslaw was not fresh and was beginning to turn. The brisket was very lean but needed a knife to cut. I prefer it lean than fatty though. Corn on the cob was very good and sausage was fine. The kids were all around but were not unruly. Over all, good experience . P.S. Yelp has the address in Mayhill. It is in Cloudcroft and not Mayhill.

Small restaurant but BIG portions and AMAZING flavor. In fact, they have the best brisket sandwich I've ever eaten! Awesome service, very kind people, amazing food quality. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially if they appreciate barbecue. They really know what they're doing.

Holy BBQ!!!! Im originally from SC but lived in Texas for the past 13 years so my experience with BBQ is pretty vast. We had a party of 6. My son ordered half a chicken and I ordered the stuffed spud with brisket. We arrived pretty early so my tater was a little stiff but the brisket was tender but couldn't taste much smoke or flavor. THE CHICKEN THO!!!!!! Best smoked chicken I've ever tasted at a restaurant. Fries were crispy but need some seasoning. I would definitely come back here when we visit just for that chicken.