Horn Barbecue

We went to Horn Barbecue after our grandsons All-Star game in Lafayette. We also celebrated our son's 45th birthday. Our order was 5 brisket sandwiches, 1/2 pound of brisket, granny potatoes, mac n cheese, and topped off with banana pudding. The sandwiches were packed with brisket. I had the 1/2 pound of brisket. It was amazing. The char was oh so good. We all walked out full and with leftovers for tomorrow. I have to say, I'm a banana pudding fan, and theirs was really, really good. Bananas, vanilla cookies, and yummy pudding. We will need to take a side trip back to Horn Barbecue for more of that brisket.

Took the Fam to Horn BBQ in Lafayette and as always they did not disappoint. We shared the brisket and spare ribs both coming right out of foil wrap that immediately showed how special this place is. Nothing cookie cutter about this place! The meat was juicy as could be and flavor was outstanding, or as the kids say “bussin.” Service was great and welcoming as you would expect from owners who take pride in the family business. Definitely a go to spot for genuine and flavorful BBQ!

Had a fantastic lunch at Horn BBQ today. Jordan & crew were incredibly hospitable from the moment we walked in, helping us through the menu & walking us through their process. The food not only looked amazing, but tasted superb. The standout in particular was the brisket - perfect amount of fat and the crust was phenomenal. Will absolutely be back here or to their location in Oakland!

Brisket was way too salty. They served the sandwich on a thin hamburger bun with too much meat. It was so greasy and salty. The potato salad was excellent. It looked delicious, until you tried it. Sorry Horn bbq.

My husband frequented the Oakland location many times, and has been telling me about it forever. He found out there was a location in Lafayette, and couldn’t get me there fast enough. Upon driving up, there was plenty of parking. The area is nice, and traffic seems to flow nicely. Upon entry, I saw a covered patio and a nice big seating area. We were greeted fairly quickly, and upon chatting with guy, we found out he is the brother of the guy who runs Oakland location. It’s a growing family business, and my husband was very pleased to see the family business expand. While ordering, I loved the music. I literally couldn’t stop dancing to it, it made for a great atmosphere. The menu is simple: meats, sides, dessert & drinks. Meats are ordered by weight or in a sandwich. We ordered a-la-carte pulled pork & brisket with large sides of beans, collards, and mac & cheese. We got our food to go, but dug in at the shop with the rest left for our dinner. They included plates, silverware and bbq sauce on the side. Let me just say - FABULOUS! The meat was perfectly cooked. Flavorful, tender and juicy. All the sides were equally delicious. I don’t think I’ve ever (until today!!!) gone to a bbq place and said I loved every single thing I ate. This is now my favorite bbq spot. I hadn’t declared a fav bbq spot ever, so this is sayin something. I cannot wait to visit this spot again, and highly recommend any dear readers to make a visit as well.

Went there for dinner with my husband and they did not disappoint! We ordered the brisket sandwiches, slaw, mac and cheese, and banana pudding. Service was amazing and the portions were very generous. Would definitely come back again.

Came here to check it out for ourselves and were not disappointed! Everything we tried was so good (5 in our group): extra generous portions on the brisket sandwiches, beef rib was huge (think Flintstones) and cooked/ seasoned to perfection, and the sides… he let us sample almost everything and we decided on the coleslaw, beans and cheesy amazing potatoes. Oh, and he threw in a few banana puddings as well! Highly recommend you check this place out. You’ll love it!

Great place for lunch! The patio is nice and big so I had my brisket, Mac and cheese and collard greens. However it is summer time so I had to handle some flies but the staff mentioned it happens and cleared off a table for me inside. Fresh forsure and great flavor. I’ve eaten at their Oakland pop up and this just has an outdoor bbq type of vibe so great that they just opened this up! I’ve been craving the banana crème pudding so very happy that they had it in stock.

Service - on point. Prompt and with a smile for a busy Sunday Parking - always difficult. Lots is pretty ally packed. Search both side of the street as your best bet Ambiance - loud esp when packed Food - really good. Best option since Bo's. Everything very tasty Pro tip: beer not available yet. Just head next door with your plate to Headlands and head a brew

So bummed Was excited to try so hubby n I had lunch (shared brisket , potato salad, tri tip, beans), Good but a little tough. We have so many other choices we won't be returning. Tables were dirty and not bussed.

I was waiting to try this place once the lines died down. On my visit, there was not a line, and the service was friendly and accommodating. The tables are spread out inside and outside with enough room between that you don't feel crowded in, as some restaurants try to do to pack people in. Now onto the food. I started drooling as the brisket was being sliced. It was juicy and flavorful, and the slices are cut thick. The pulled pork had great flavor and was not dry at all. I enjoyed the potato salad made from red potatoes, eggs, and green onions, which really elevated the flavor. The mac & cheese was also really good and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I really appreciate that the barbecue sauce does not come on the meat, but rather you get to determine how much sauce you use. Bottles are on each table. I will definitely be back. (I also like that they are available via DoorDash.)

Barbecue - they just opened the location and it's amazing . Mom and I came For a relaxed lunch , we ordered the brisket, pulled pork, potato salad, bread, pickles. They weigh everything and serve you . It was delicious and the brisket was so so tender ! 0 Potato salad was creamy and they added the pickled onions which were a perfect tangy!! Loved it so much and will will be back !

We ordered takeout from here and ate it right away after we got back. Like people have said, the operations need a bit of work as there's just one person taking and prepping the order which causes the long line. If they had a couple more hands to help out, it will go a lot faster. That being said on to the food! We went with 1 lb of brisket, 1 lb ribs, hot link, mac and cheese. And they gave us a few slices of bread and pickled onions. The brisket is the thick cut kind with leaner cut of meat. It has a nice, smokey taste to it but the bbq sauce really makes it super flavorful. The ribs were good and I found that they tasted even better when we reheated them later. Sausage was good. Mac and cheese was great though! All of this came to about $80-90 so on the pricey side (and no prices on the wall Menu) but we ended up eating it in 1-2 meals so decent for that

Finally got to try Horn Barbecue, and it was great! The brisket was insanely tender--definitely my fav. The ribs were smoky and flavorful, and the banana pudding was the perfect sweet finish. The pulled pork sandwich was a bit dry, maybe because we ate it last. Still tasty overall. Went on a Sunday and got lucky--no line! The ambiance was casual. Loved that they have a dog-friendly patio. Good portions, fair prices, and solid barbecue.

Food was really good. Line way out the door even before they opened. You'd think that was a good thing, but actually pretty concerning. Everyone was nice and patient today as the place recently opened and I think people expect them to work out the kinks, but honestly the wait is problematic. I was tempted to give them a 2 or 3 rating but I don't want to hurt a newly moved biz. The people there were super nice as well, which makes this even more tragic. This is 100% on ownership... they NEED to redo the way the line is set up. There is room for two stations, have two people working side by side to cut/weigh the meat! As it is, you have literally 3 or so workers just waiting at the cashier/sides stations and walking around the floor, doing nothing but waiting for the poor guy who has to do all the order-taking, meat-cutting and weighing, and meat/onion prep. This is insanely inefficient. One of those efficiency line-analysts like they have at Toyota would have a stroke watching this lol! I'm not even kidding, you could easily double the speed of the line by simply adding one more person to cut/weigh meat. Just divide the existing cutting board space in two or add another board. Hate to go on and on about it but it's actually pretty aggravating to see this level of inefficiency and all the workers looking visibly uncomfortable with how slow things are going.

Woohoo!!! Thank you Horn for coming over to this side of the tunnel. As luck would have it, my friend and I were early to arrive (just after 5pm) and were #5 and 6 in line inside the building of this most raved about BBQ restaurant. There have been several BBQs in this location so hopefully this one will stick given all the press and accolades. Watching folks order and the precision that is taken in the carving is a show on its own. I will say, having only one carving station really presses my patience especially because we all know how popular this place is. Regardless, I had time to ponder what to order and ended up with one pound of brisket, one jalapeno cheddar sausage (homemade) and a small side of mac and cheese. When the Carver opened up a new brisket, I was amazed at the bark. It's a thing of beauty. When I got home and took my first bite standing in my kitchen, the first thing that hit me was the all the flavor in the bark. Wow! Now, my preference on brisket is for the more fatter juicier parts and my order had a combo of both because this is how the guy slices it. I wonder if I can specify next time? The sausage was a little dry for me and not spicy in my bites. Hubby got a little hot bite though. The best bites included some Mac and cheese and meat. Yummy! The parking lot is pay as well as the street parking of which there is plenty. So happy to have Horn nearby. Please support this local business.

Oh man. I've lived in Lafayette for years and have never been so excited for a restaurant opening. Matt Horn and team are pros and they deliver on their well earned reputation. Order literally anything off the menu and know it will be great. They managed the opening day rush and sold out early but paid close attention to the line and made sure to shut the doors so customers wouldn't wait in line and be turned away. They sold out three hours early. We sampled everything that was still available and will be back to try what had already sold out. The brisket is amazing. The pulled pork is very well done. My surprise favorite is how well they prepare the chicken. So moist and with great flavor. My favorite side is the Mac n Cheese but the pit beans were a must try surprise as well. The seating is ample and they have Arizona Ice tea, Topo Chico, and Pepsi products on tap. You stand in line to order at the counter and they slice and weigh your portions fresh to order. I hope this place is in Lafayette for a very long time. I know they will draw consistent crowds. Go early and bring your appetite!!

Exactly what I expected, the pit master did not disappoint, the Beef ribs (because it's Saturday baby) was juicy and flavorful. Brisket with tri-trip was a great pairing . Beans and potato salad perfect combo, and mac'n cheese was perfect amount creaminess

Got here early like 20 minutes before opening and there were already people waiting in line. The line moves very slowly as there is one cutter and one server the food comes out and looks very juicy and fresh. The ribs were wrapped in foil and in saran wrap. Cost is pricey 38 for pound of ribs and remember there is bones. Food is solid like a B plus. The dude was nice . He cuts the meat and weighs it. Meat was fresh out of ovens . Pound of brisket sausage link and large Mac and cheese was 55. Pricey but worth it . Wait sucks so keep that in mind and meter parking . Somone spend $135 for like 8 pieces of rib which is whoa

Horn BBQ is the real deal! I DoorDashed them twice now, and both times the food was fire. Everything was fresh and service was fast!! The first time, I got the brisket sandwich--absolute torch! The meat was perfectly smoked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The second time, I went for the hot link and ribs, and they did not disappoint. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the authentic BBQ flavor was on point. Best part? The price! I got all this for under $20 delivered--cheaper than McDonald's and way better quality. If you're craving real BBQ, this is the spot!

They are the real deal. You can't really go wrong with their menu, the bowler sandwich is easy and delicious. Don't get the beef rib, I want them all! I complain about the BBQ we get around the Bay Area - no longer. Can't wait to try their Oakland location. Be prepared to wait in line, BBQ requires patience for all involved. It's worth it. Plenty of seating, outdoor indoor, handicap accessible. Bathrooms are around the corner and you need a code. Parking can be difficult.

This is the most delicious food ( not just in the bbq category!) I've ever had. If you don't know the chef is Michelin rated, now you know. Enough said. Head over before they run out of food. Not a joke. Consider this your friendly PSA announcement.

I am so excited that Horn Bbq has come to Lafayette! There can be a wait but also expected when a new business opens in town. We got the brisket, ribs, pulled pork, pit beans, slaw and Mac and cheese. I was most surprised by the beans. They didn't look like much other than black beans but were packed with flavor and even had a bit of a kick! My favorites of the meats were the ribs. I will be back to try more!

Had the brisket , sausage , mac and pulled pork and it was all sooo good, close to texas bbq as i can compare. Highly recommend !!

We had to get some Horn after hearing they relocated to Lafayette. My hubs came on the first official day and was the third person in line. We have had Horn before when they were in Oakland but it has been a while. Is it pricey? Hell yes but it's not something we get everyday. It was a treat. Hubs ordered 2 beef ribs, 1/2 lb of brisket, 1 lb pork ribs, mac n cheese, and potato salad. Everything was roughly around $230 maybe? The meat was smokey, tasty, delicious. Our fav is still Terry Black's in TX but for Cali it hits the spot. The sides were okay, nothing memorable so I would skip it. We also tried the banana pudding which was pretty good. Overall if you are wanting BBQ, really good BBQ this will satisfy your craving but your wallet may not be happy. Once in a while treat for sure.

My wife & I ate lunch here on the first Sunday after they opened this location.  I have been a fan of Chef Horn's food since from his location in West Oakland and was hoping for a very similar experience.  We drove into the parking lot at 11:15 AM (for a noon opening time), but there was no one in line yet.  The smokers were going strong in the back, so I knew the place was going to open on time.  Instead of sticking around, we drove down the street to do some quick shopping.  When we came back 20 minutes later, there were only 7 people in line.  We parked on the street (free for 2 hours Monday through Sunday, no restrictions on the weekends) and took our place.  By the time the doors opened at noon, the line was 40 people deep. The configuration was the same as the previous BBQ joint:  the fountain drink machine by the door, and the carving station and cashier on the left side.  Since there was only a single station, it did take a bit to get through the line.  One staff will carve the meat portions to order, a second staff will dish out the sides, and a third will ring up the total.   My wife ordered a pound of pork spare ribs (they didn't have beef ribs in that day), a half pound of brisket, a quarter pound of pulled pork, one hot link, and small sides of pit beans, mac and cheese and granny potatoes.  They were served with complimentary white bread and pickled onions.  Water is available next to the soda fountain. We took our tray to a table by the window (for everyone waiting in line outside to watch us eat), which also had a roll of paper towels and a bottle of the house BBQ sauce.  My first bite was from the brisket, which I asked to be cut from the end.  This forkful was extremely fatty, just the way I like it.  (If you want a leaner cut of the brisket, ask for a portion from the middle.)  The ends also have more of the wonderful bark, imparting so much flavor.  Even though the sauce adds extra flavor (not sweet), the brisket doesn't need any... it's perfect by itself.  The spare ribs were also perfect, with a firm bark and tender meat underneath.  Again, you can add sauce, but I don't think it's necessary.  These are my favorite pork ribs in the Bay Area.  The pulled pork was pleasantly moist, not dry like at most BBQ places, and the hot link had a great snap to the casing and just enough heat to make it interesting (not the hottest I've ever tried, but not weak, either).  Of the sides, the pit beans were the best, with chunks of brisket mingled with the beans and the sweet sauce.  The mac and cheese and potatoes were good, too.  The server was very nice and piled all the sides to the brim. Overall, our experience was very similar to the ones we had in West Oakland (albeit with a shorter line, though that may change as this locations become more popular).  The staff were extremely accommodating, answering all the questions the patrons had.  As with any BBQ place of renown, I would recommend coming early to make sure you get the cuts of meat you want, as they often sold out early in their other locations.  There is also a paid parking lot on site, along with the free street parking.

I hadn't had Horn bbq since the 1st oakland location burned down, so I was pleased to see they opened up a location in Lafayette. Brisket was ok/good. It was missing that post oak kiss of smoke and peppery bark that blew my mind the first time I came to Horn. Also, their trim needs a little work. Some parts were left on that had no chance of not being dried out, to wit, I could tell that the "Mohawk" was left on the brisket, and the end of the point was left too angled. I had a center cut piece of the point end, and sure enough, the end was burnt/dried out to the point where I couldn't stab it with a fork (see my photos). I think Matt Horn has officially spread himself too thin. It was enjoyable BBQ, but nothing like it was 3/4 years ago when it was worth driving to a moderately scary neighborhood and waiting over an hour for a slice of brisket. Overall, I still enjoyed it, but i wouldn't call this an amazing BBQ (which it used to be). Will be back if I am craving brisket and don't want to cook it myself.

I want to first say I was pretty sure the negative reviews of this place were biased due to the high price or some other odd reason. However I was extremely disappointed in Horn after eating there today. So much in fact it pulled me out of review retirement. We arrived today at noon opening with a line out front. Someone came to the door at about 1205 to let us know they would open in another 10 minutes. A little over 10 minutes later they opened the door. One cashier and one counter person and it took another 20 minutes to get through the 10 or so people in front of us. They are super inefficient getting folks through this place so make sure you have lots of time. They only had the hot links for the sausage and no deserts (surprising for a Saturday first thing in the day) Ordered: 1lb of beef rib = one rib 1.5lb of pork spare ribs = a little less than rack 0.5lb of brisket = 4 decent slices 1 hot link 2 large sides (potato's and mac and cheese) 1 small coleslaw 2 cans of coke $150 Bad: hot link was inedible in the one half. It turned into pure salt and none of us could eat it. Brisket was super fatty and unless smothered in sauce was boring and dry. Beef rib was tough and dry, not redeeming in any way. Potato's had a quarter inch of cheddar cheese layer spread through out that we had to pick out. Mac and cheese was very pasty like the noodles and cheese were all the same consistency. Maybe made long ago earlier or over reheated. Slaw was super basic. I was blown away when my wife told me that was 1.5lb of ribs. It was definitely not a full rack. For $51... Good: pork ribs were good. Moist, good tenderness and not over cooked. No need to add sauce. Enjoyed potato's flavor and Mac and cheese flavor was decent. Liked the pickled red onions. Side are priced cheap. Ambiance: decent looking interior but crappy layout. The drink fountain/water and to go containers are located so you have to cross the line of people waiting to order. I really had high hopes for a truly good and consistent bbq joint even if it was expensive. Instead I couldn't believe how much we paid to be so let down. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend? No.

Delicious meat!! We ordered the brisket (perfect) and jalepeno cheddar sausage. Both were amazing. Beans and Cole slaw were flavorful. Will order again from Horn.

We came by because everyone was talking about their bbq, and we wanted to see if they were worth the hype. We arrived around 2pm, and there was a short line, but the place was crowded. Parking was scarce and metered. They only had one cashier and one person cutting the meat so the line moves slow. They were out of a lot of stuff.., would be helpful if their menu board shows what's sold out. Ordered at the counter, half of what we wanted was sold out. We settled on a hot link, beef ribs, tri tip, beans, and potato salad. We really wanted brisket and pork ribs but that was gone too. Our food was tasty, beans were nice and tangy... everything was good. We'll be back again, but a little earlier to try the brisket.

I've always wanted to try Horn bbq but the Oakland location was never convenient for me and the lines were always crazy long! I was so excited when I found out on opening day they moved to my neighborhood. By the time I got there at 6pm they were sold out. So I scheduled my lunch for when they opened so I could be first in line. By 11:45 there were already about 15 people ahead of me in line, by 12:25 I was paying for my food. Which in my opinion isn't bad because they just officially opened yesterday and it's days before Christmas. The restaurant is super bustling on the inside, but they have plenty of patio seating. I ordered 3 ribs (1lb $30) and half a pound of brisket (~$18) and a small sides of mac&cheese and pit beans ($4 ea). Details on food, Pit beans: really rich with a tang to it, Mac&cheese: was made casserole style with a slight kick, it was soo good so next time large is a must! Spare Ribs: very flavorful and they literally fall apart. Prime Brisket: super juicy, with a nice fat cap The only downside is that you have to scoot through by the front of the line to get a fountain drink or bbq sauce togo. Overall, I believe this worth the wait to try at least once but I'll definitely be back.

We were so excited to try this place. Food was good, but what was left of it. We came Saturday at 5:30 and the only left was brisket. Which is good for business but bad for customers. Service took forever, we waited in line for 35 minutes with only three people in fro t of us, which seemed odd. Only two people of shift.

Good food overall, nice service and generous portions. Greens, meats, salads and especially the bbq beans were excellent. My only downside is the links were too hot.

Wow. So my mom is from GA and my dad from NC and my husband lived in Texas -- so we have had a lot of BBQ. This was amazing. The brisket was thick and melt in your mouth good and so was the pulled pork. It is even good the second day. My favorite is it comes out plain and you add either their amazing BBQ sauce or Crystal hot sauce the way you like it. It was so good just plain. I don't get the 3.5 reviews. It isn't a fancy place. The decor is black. You get a couple choices of meat and a couple side dishes. No frills. Just darn good food. I would rather eat in a clean hole in the wall with lick your fingers food than a fancy restaurant with mediocre food any day. Can't wait to take my son when he comes home for spring break. Wow.

Finally go to visit in person mid week (after having the brisket sand (brioche bun to die for) from DoorDash a couple of weeks ago). This time I had the spare ribs, brisket slices and pit beans. A+ brisket is my favorite and I feel like I stepped right back to Texas. Light smoke, full brisket flavor, tender, juicy (you can order lean or my way aka fatty :) ). Ribs are greatness too--good smoke, tender--I'd prefer less black pepper but may have gotten a batch with a heavy hand. We are lucky to have Mr Horn in suburbia/I have seen complaints about pricing but having just returned from Austin where it was over 100 bucks per person, this seems very competitive and worth it!!

So after coming back I have to note a few things that are annoying first they don't open until 12pm which is lame as most food joints open at 11:00 or 11:30 as I usually early also they don't have ice tea what bbq place does not have ice tea??

Ordered a selection of meats to go on Saturday Feb 8. We got there at 11:30 before then opened at noon, and we were 3rd in line. Reviews are mixed. Not cheap--this was over $200. I'd give it 3.5 stars overall. Could be 4 if you order judiciously. Unfortunately, Slow Hand (Pleasant Hill) has gone downhill, and Sauced (Walnut Creek) is horrible, so there aren't many options. 1) Beef Rib - 5/5 - one of the best bites of meat I've ever had. Kudos! 2) Pork Rib - 4/5 - also very good 3) Hot Link - 4/5 - hot as hell but very tasty 4) Chicken - 3.5/5 - nicely cooked and flavored 5) Brisket fatty - 3/5 - it was perfectly cromulent but no better 6) Brisket lean - 2/5 - was tough and not particularly flavorful 7) Pulled pork - 1/5 - it had very little flavor and what there was wasn't good Sides: 1) Coleslaw - 4/5 - not mayonnaisey and not too sweet 2) Baked beans - 3.5/5 - my wife liked them more than me 3) Mac & Cheese - 3/5 - fine, not great, not bad 4) Potato salad - 3/5 - fine, not great, not bad

Everything is great. Really good. Writing more for yelp and yet some more. And more and

Had high hopes for this place. We used to frequent Bo's BBQ in this same location back when it was around. Unfortunately this is a far cry from that. I asked for a mix of flat/point Brisket and it was sliced from 2 different pieces that were pulled out of the warmer, not sure if it was 1 Brisket or 2 but as you can see it was dry as hell, had to douse it in BBQ sauce. All 4 Spare Ribs were tough, had to work to get the meat off the bone. Tri-tip Sando was nothing special. 2 stars because the sides were good especially Granny's potatoes, Collard Greens were a little Salty. Banana Pudding and Bread Pudding were very good. At the end of the day we waited just shy of 1 hour with maybe 15 people ahead of us for some of the most sub-par BBQ I have ever had. I get a lot of staff is brand new and they haven't been open that long but Matt himself should be there to oversee quality control, at this point for the high price and the long wait its not even close to worth it. Hope they can turn it around, not sure I'll be back.

Food is good, brisket literally melted in your mouth. Pull pork was kind of dry but the bbq sauce made up for it. 4.5/5 Service is bad, the person who cuts the meat was pretty rude. Cashier is empathetic and understanding. 1.5/5 Overall 3/5

We wanted to try this relatively new BBQ place in Lafyette and arrived at noon today only to find an outside line to get in. After waiting 20 minutes outside a woman came out and told the first few people in line why we were not let in. She didn't bother to tell the rest of us what was going on and we were too far back in line to hear. By talking to others the rumor was that there some sort of event going on inside that may or may not have involved the Mayor. In any case, we left as did quite a few other disgruntled people that were waiting in the back of the line with us. When we made a U turn and drove by the place the line was still there 20 minutes past the time they were supposed to open for business. This kind of treatment is rude and shows a lack of caring for their customers. Right after this disappointing experience, my friend and I drove to Sauced BBQ in Walnut Creek (our usual place) and had an amazing lunch that was probably better then this place anyway. I might give Horn another chance in the future and possibly increase this rating, but if i see a line again, I am out!

We finally made it to try Horn BBQ today. They open at noon, so we got there 1130ish and there was already a line. The menu is simple. Meat choices by weight, sausages, sandwiches, sides and desserts. The line moves slow, all meat is sliced to order and we felt was 100% worth the wait. The staff was nice and so friendly. They thanked us for our patience while preparing our BBQ items. We had 1/2 lb of pulled pork, beef brisket and pork ribs, 1/2 a chicken and 1 hot link. For sides we tried beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. First bites were all sans sauce, so we got to taste the full flavors of the bbq meat. All were spectacular. I could really taste the pepper in the rub on the ribs. The brisket was juicy and so delicious, the hot link had a great kick and the pulled pork was my favorite. As for the sides, the beans with burnt ends were to die for. My husband said they were the best beans he's ever had. The Mac and cheese was great and the potato salad too. While it was a pricy meal, it was also a lot of food. Much of which we brought home and will eat later for dinner. I've never minded when a meal was on the pricier side if it was delicious and this more than delivered. Next time we want to try the beef ribs, different sausages and granny's potatoes. There is seating inside and out on the patio. You can also take your food next door to the brewery and eat there, since you can't bring the beers back to Horns patio. Horn BBQ lives up to the hype. Welcome to CoCo County Matt and crew!!

Had lunch at HORN BBQ as soon they opened I ordered Pork Spare Ribs very tender full of flavor from the smoke Beef Brisket so tender the right amount of fat brought back memories and tears The hot link crazy delicious and the snap when you bite into it makes worth wild especially with a soda pop The greens spot on better than my soul mother The bean so tender full of flavor couldn't find a broken in my order Potato salad tasted better with every bite with HORN BBQ Also got a laugh from filipino cook if he had any steam rice back there for this brother It's all about the quality and smoke of HORN BBQ

I've had their BBQ at their original location a few years ago & thought it was great. It's not as good as I remembered here. The brisket was tender, but lacked smoke flavor. You can tell just by looking at the thin smoke ring. The hot link & spare ribs were good. The potato salad & coleslaw were very bland. The worst part was the service. They had just one person taking orders. He would take an order then take the meat out of the hot hold & took it back to the kitchen for them to cut. He would be gone for minutes at a time! There were only 5-6 people in front of us, but waited 30 minutes just to order.

Ordered 1/2 lb brisket 1/4 lb pulled pork and Granny Potatoes. First let me start by saying the brisket was BURNT waaaaay passed well done or any kind of "burnt" ends and was ROCK hard! Completely uneatable. When I went to show the workers, they said those are "burnt ends" as if I don't know what burnt ends are. I picked it up and squeezed it to show how hard they were. They asked what I wanted to do. The obvious thing to do is immediately take it back and apologize or refund. On top of that the bbq sauce is mid. It tastes like Kinders from a bottle. Best thing was the granny potatoes. Thats saying a lot at a BBQ place. I wanted to rate this place high. Unfortunately I can't. Do yourself a favor and go to Slow Hand Bbq

They don't have food....it's dinner time. They were out of everything but pork and tri-tip. Super slow service Staff was very friendly What food they did have, was incredibly delicious

weighing in at nearly a pound, was the Beef Rib. Delicious, but at $35 plus a side (bbq beans best ever) I question if I want to wait in line for 35 minutes.

Was very excited to try this place out after reading about their reputation at other locations. I read some yelp reviews prior to going and was prepared for a potential long line and sold out items. And sure enough, 6PM on a Friday they did live up to the yelps. We waited in line for about 30min as the line was to the door (and quickly added up to well beyond the door) . They were out of beef ribs and one of their sausages and tri-tip. We went with pork ribs (4 count = about 1.5 pound), juicy brisket (about half pound), mac n cheese (large) and their granny potatoes (large) which ended up being around $90 which added up quickly. I think all the food was very delicious. Juicy and flavorful. Each order was personally prepared to order by only one person carving up the meat which was kinda cool but also not very efficient and most definitely contributing to the very slow and long line. Not sure if this is how they will continue to run the restaurant but I can't see how this can continue. As prior yelpers stated, the dining area is nothing exciting. There didn't seem to be anyone bussing the tables and nearly all tables required it. The whole operation seemed like a quickly thrown together pop-up rather than a restaurant that plans to stick around. The beverage station was tucked behind the line of people and there was only one garbage tucked way in the back of the dining area where no could even see that it existed (hence the unbussed tables everywhere). All in all... I think the food was very good but the rest of the operation needs some work, more employees and more organization. I understand that they are very new to this location - could it be that it's still operating as a soft opening? I look forward to checking them out again and hopefully they'll be a much more well oiled machine.

Hey. I'm from Texas and know really good BBQ. My one (and only) experience at the new Horn BBQ in Lafayette was pretty poor. So, I read all the hype on Nextdoor and other blogs. Got there at 5:30pm on a Sunday. Line out the door. I waited for 25 minutes to order. Only one person taking the order and putting the food in the "to go" box or just on a try with a paper lining for eat in. What the heck is that? I got the 1/2 chicken (drumstick and thigh) plus a quarter pound of brisket. They were out of ribs at that time. I feel that ribs are brisket are the true measure of a BBQ place. I asked for lean please. I did not do sides as I just wanted to sample the meat. My bill was $20 before tip. There is absolutely no ambiance in the place. Basic tables, dark, Pepsi fountain machine and a dispenser water that you have to walk through the waiting line to get through. BBQ mild sauce is on the table. Brisket: way too fatty. Yuk!!! This is lean? I had to cut almost more that half of my serving away. I was going to go back and ask for a replacement but the line was too long and I just passed. Chicken: the highlight of the trip. Nice large 1/4 chicken. Cooked well and very tender and tasty. Ambience: none as previously stated. Serving: on a piece of paper? Not sure I like that at all. Utensils: bagged small plasticware. Like BBG in my opinion should be eaten with regular knife and fork. Overall: I gave it a +1 star because of the chicken. No repeat for me!!!!! Much better other options in the area. ps: on a side note. Be careful of parking in the back. When this place was Bonehead's, that back lot was free. Now it is paid reserved parking 24/7. In the dark, it's very hard to see the Parking Signs. I saw several tickets being tagged on cars. Great money making scheme here for the contract parking group in Lafayette.

Went here for the grand opening of the new Lafayette location as soon as you pull up, you can smell. The width of barbecue Smoke. line was pretty long for a grand opening, but it's appreciated for a good spot.

We waited in line for a bit but the food was worth the wait! We had the BBQ chicken, links, ribs, and brisket. Each item was perfectly seasoned.

This was my first time trying Horns in Lafayette and let me tell you it's one of the best BBQ spots I've had! Everything was so yummy and definitely worth the price. Service was nice and there's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The only downside is the long wait as it is served fresh right in front you of but worth the wait if you're looking for some good food. We ordered a little bit of everything 2 sandwiches, a sausage, brisket, ribs, Mac n cheese, and beans which came out to around $80. We will for sure be back again.

Incredible, mouth wateringly good! They've got the smoker out back pumping out fresh meats, and man are they good! I went for the brisket sandwich since I assumed that was the staple, plus a couple slices of tri tip on the side and I practically swallowed it whole. The tri tip is actually the sleeper hit, that's for sure what I'll be getting next time. I also got a side of beans (cooked with even more brisket) which was amazing, and of course the BBQ sauce... It was A LOT of food, but man I'll be remembering this place. Get there!

I was on a mission to try the best brisket sandwich in the Bay Area and the one here at Horn bbq is at the top of the list so far. Perfectly juicy,fatty, and smoky. Their desserts are great as well! I had the banana pudding and it was wonderful. I am a fan of the move to Lafayette and will be coming here more often now.

A friend and I ordered half a pound of beef ribs and half a pound of brisket for the two of us. The sandwiches are quite reasonable but our mains with a side and a soda came in at $37 each, before tip. The ribs were truly outstanding, some of the best I've had. Big beautiful pieces of pepper perfectly applied throughout, a generous cut to boot. The brisket was just so-so, on the lean side and in need of some sauce. It also seemed like less than half a pound. I'll go back because the hope is the place is still working out the kinks. If I had to tell management one thing it would be that even though this is a bbq place ... no one really wants to catch the delta vibe by hearing the blues, at all, much less than for a full hour at pretty loud volumes at lunchtime. It's not just my opinion: the reason there are no blues clubs or radio stations is because no one likes it enough to listen to for more than 10 minutes or so. I highly recommend not yet more Classic Rock but, rather, some classic jazz (Oscar Peterson would be just right) at low volumes. It will make the "dine in" experience much more peaceful.

All I can say is my husband cried when he ate his brisket sandwich. It is that good! I called in late on a weekday to order, and it was made when they saw the whites of my eyes. I appreciate that. It was fan-tab-u-lous!

We arrived at 5PM on a Saturday. They were already out of brisket and pulled pork which we planned to order. Only ribs and chicken left. We got 1 beef rib and 3 pork ribs, no sides - our bill was almost $100 not including tip. Average of $25 per rib??? Ribs are sold by the pound so at least 60% of the weight is bones, not meat. While the meat on both the pork and beef ribs was very tasty, it was just too expensive for what we got. At least for us. Must be catering to all those rich folks in the Lafayette area. Online orders can be placed through DoorDash and picked up.