Riot BBQ

Perfection. We had the brisket and pork belly. Both cooked slowly and to perfection. So much flavor and juicy goodness. Also had the brisket and chicken tacos which were sooooo good. Sauces: amazing. Personally for me smoky sweet and the Carolina gold were perfect. Normally I don’t do the mustard based but this was entirely out of this world. Thanks Riot for letting us be a part of the family and bringing some amazing BBQ back in the neighborhood!

This is probably one of my all-time favorite barbecue experiences that I’ve had in my 30+ years living in Colorado. The line was out the back door for Father’s Day. I decided to come back later Unfortunately, I did not get to try everything because they were sold out of some items when I came back later in the day. But I’m so glad I did. I tried the special for Father’s Day, a smoked ribeye that was grilled to perfection. The brisket was amazing - I highly recommend asking for the fatty part or the point. The chicken taco was a pleasant surprise. I really did not get to try the pork because I was too full. I will come back to try the ribs and some other items that were sold soon. Chef Manny is legit! Thank you!!!

Decided to check this place out on Saturday for lunch because we heard it was a new BBQ spot, and we were not disappointed! They've only been open for a few days and we stopped in around noon yesterday. The line was fairly long, but moved quickly. The inside of the restaurant looked pretty awesome, and I liked the decor! There was plenty of seating inside and outside. They also had a room towards the front entrance for kids with some toys and games. Outdoor seating is covered and they had a small live band playing. The BBQ food is amazing! Very tasty and they have a good selection of meats, sides, and drinks. They don't have any alcohol, but according to the owner, they are currently in the process of acquiring their liquor license (this process can take time, so don't let this deter you because they'll get it eventually). The drinks they do have are great though, good selection and I recommend their iced tea! We ordered the Smoked Brisket, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Brisket Taco, Pork Ribs Al Pastor, the Esquites Cornbread, and Macha Slaw. All of this was amazing, but I highly recommend ordering the Brisket Taco, Esquites Cornbread, and Macha Slaw! Be prepared though, BBQ food can get pricey, so you can order smaller portions of things to help, this way you're able to try more and not break the bank too much. They have some awesome sauces you can bring to your table, my favorite was the Chipotle BBQ sauce. We also added the Mop Sauce to the Macha Slaw which added some acidity and made it even better! All of the food, the service, the staff, and the new set up was amazing! The location is a bit weird so make sure you use GPS to find it if it's your first time coming here. There's a parking lot across the street if you can't park right out front. It was pretty busy the whole time we were there which was good to see! Overall, I'm happy we checked this place out and the food was very good! They're a new spot in old digs, so please check them out and help support a small local business so we can keep good food around!

Everything was fantastic. Great to see the staff happy again welcoming old friend back and enjoying what they do. Pulled pork was flavorful, tender and juicy. Finally a BBQ spot that has a southern BBQ vibe in Denver :) Round 2? Day 2? Yes please got there early today and there was already a line waiting to get in. Got to try items that they were solid out of last night (fantastic problem to have for BBQ) knowing what you’re getting is fresh from the pits. Brisket was melt in your mouth, ribs falling off the bones, and the corn bread omg so so good playful take on Mexican street corn.

Excellent 👌 BBQ! Meats are tender and fall off the bone, full of flavor like a warm hug. We're still talking about the cornbread, because WOE, so delicious.

Line out the back door when we arrived around 1:30 pm. Expect it to be this way as soon as they open. Come before you're hungry so you can wait--it's worth it. By the time we got to order, the beef rib, pork belly, burnt ends, and pastrami were already sold out. Favorite bites were pork ribs al pastor + CO gold sauce, esquites cornbread, and the pickles. Our brisket and TX sausage were both a bit tough, which was disappointing. The beans were very smoky and creamy, which I enjoyed, but my partner wanted them sweeter. Would recommend the key lime pie over the banana pudding. Saw several people walk by with beef ribs, would return to try them.

1/4 of Pulled pork, brisket, & Texas sausage with side of beans and cornbread. 10/10. Cornbread was different but sooo good. Filling and affordable for quality meat. Vibes were great. Cool back patio to accommodate large groups. This plate plus a beer and Diet Coke was about $45.

I just went there with family and the food was delicious, finger licking Good! We dined in and enjoyed their (burnt ends, falling off the bone ribs, perfectly smoked brisket and the delicious pork belly)! And you have to have the awesome sides mac and cheese and beans with brisket yum! The mgr Patrick is so great , friendly and hardworking and his amazing staff is awesome they all work hard to make sure everyone gets excellent customer service! They have the Best Bbq in Colorado you must go and see it for yourself!

Today, we celebrated a family birthday including my 105 year old mother. The food was delicious and the owner and staff were really friendly and conscientious. After all they went through with the previous owner of AJ's, we are so glad the new owners and staff have re-grouped to form Riot BBQ and we wish them well. Our family shared a variety of items on the menu and everything was terrific. Though Riot opened just a few weeks ago the word is out, as the scene was busy and vibrant. Riot BBQ was excellent and we hope to enjoy it together for many years to come! Try it!

I was caught off guard (in a great way) by this hole-in-the-wall bbq spot! Maybe because I'm not a huge bbq fan, but I didn't know this was here and haven't heard about it before. There is an outdoor covered patio spot as well as an indoor space to sit, and the space was a lot larger than I thought it was going to be, from the outside. We came here on Friday after a long week, and it was just the kind of pick-me-up we needed. I tried their Clementine Margarita, which was a nice, unique twist on a margarita. I thought the mac and cheese was FANTASTIC and enjoyed all the sauces they had bottled for you to self-serve. We got a 1/4 lb of brisket and 1/4 lb of pulled pork. I liked the brisket more than the pulled pork. Sadly, they were out of the ribs at that point, so we'll have to come back for it! I also enjoyed the smores dessert. The folks were friendly the moment we walked in, and they brought our dessert out to us. I had a great experience here and will be coming back!

okay i heard about it on TikTok, let's be realistic:. ALL food influencers are paid with free money and free food to review. Such a scam Yet the backstory was good enough for me to double check the Yelp reviews and make a trip here myself Fear not YELPERS no one pays me, and the blind paid tiktok squirrel found an acorn. Protip - by yourself? Order 1/4 instead of 1/2lb The food: 1 - brisket, amazing and real smoke. If you don't like that go elsewhere. Best brisket I've had since Austin 2 - chicken loco. It's fine. It's in the shadow of the brisket. A decent chicken with spices . . . 3 - beans. Pit beans. This is what I'm talking about. Smoke, good, chunks of meat. Almost vegan if you don't count pigs as a meat 4 - pickle bar + awesome craft beers and cocktails ....hells ya There are few places in Denver where I live the BbQ. This place actually delivers on the smoke and flavor and texture .

I sadly accepted AJ's demise, though I understand it had to happen. Thank you, Riot, for keeping the bar high, raising it, even. The place feels brighter and happier now. This first trip to Riot was of the takeout variety. It was ready several minutes early. I ordered quarter-pound portions of four different meats--three old faves and something new.: Juicy turkey, ringed in black peppery goodness, held serve--at love. Brisket seemed better than before--bark and flavor, in particular. Jalapeño cheddar sausage remains stellar. It's one of my fave BBQ items around,. Al pastor ribs were new and rounded us out. While the pastor flavor was somewhat muted, these were tender, meaty, and tasty. Pit beans taste great, though the chunks of meat are way smaller. Nobody in town got beans like these. My only complaint? They don't ask you how many complimentary slices of bread you want with your meal. This is how you know you're eating Texas BBQ somewhere outside the Lone Star State. Riot is option #1 for my overall Denver BBQ needs--can't wait to come back.

My co-workers and I came to Riot BBQ for lunch. Upon entering, the place was fairly packed, and there was a line to order. Despite this, service was reasonably fast. The brisket was cooked to perfection and fell apart in my mouth. The ribs easily fell off the bone and was perfectly marinated. The potato salad was too creamy for my tastes, but it was well seasoned. Riot BBQ is definitely a spot I would visit again for BBQ.

How did I never review this place? This place is the true embodiment of high quality food being packed into a small space. The brisket was melt in your mouth, the ribs were fall off the bone soaked in flavor and the sides were the perfect compliment to the meat Not to mention the owner is from Austin and is incredibly accommodating and friendly We will be back!

Picked up some smoked bbq for a picnic at the park. Absolutely delicious and reminded me of growing up in the south! All they need is some collards (but that's just what I love with my bbq ;) haha! We ordered a 1/2 lb of brisket, burnt ends, and Texas sausage. The burnt ends are a MUST -- perfect! Sides we got were the potato salad and macha slaw, and the staff gave us a complimentary esquite cornbread which was so nice because it was so tasty! Definitely don't skip out on the bread and potato salad. If you like it a bit spicy, 1000% grab those pickles and jalapeño veggies when you get your sauces! Restaurant is family friendly with many different spots to hang out - game room, chill area, dining inside, and dining outside. Big plus is they have a big parking lot out front so you don't have to stress about street parking. Can't wait to go back and try the other menu options!

Picked up some BBQ on the way to the park for an afternoon lunch. Riot BBQ is a hidden gem for sure. Apple Maps was confused on how to get there but eventually found it and place was already getting busy at 11:30am. Service was quick with great to go containers for the food and sides. Burnt ends, potato salad, and the free pickles and jalapeños were definitely the hit, moist and flavorful. The potato salad has big chucks of potato which I like. Everything else was well cooked! Location looked like it would be a fun spot to eat at as well which we probably will the next time!

Delicious BBQ! We stayed downtown and took a $2.75 bus ride to a stop very close to riot. We went with a group of friends and ordered a ton to sample including brisket (10/10), ribs (8/10), pulled pork (10/10), and chicken. The sides were potato salad (10/10), esquites corn bread (10/10), Mac (10/10) rice, and baked beans. If back in Denver solo, I would order the fatty brisket, the corn bread, and potato salad. They were my favorite out of our giant group order. They have sweet tea and lemonade in the back, which makes a yummy Arnold Palmer when mixed. Don't sleep on the pickles and peppers in the back. I wouldn't go for the ribs or the rice because they were both dry. I liked the atmosphere and the communal tables, but the line to order goes right through the middle of the tables. You order up front and self-abuse tables.

Star 1: The decor is well-suited for a BBQ joint but is not the typical industrial, diamond plate, square iron bar that is so common for BBQ restaurants. Star 2: The staff were welcoming, friendly, and able to give us the rundown on GF options. Star 3: The condiments bar was well-stocked with multiple sauces, including an excellent Colorado Gold sauce and Chipotle sauce. Star 4: The brisket slices were thick with good bark that did not taste burned. The ribs required just enough tug to get the meat off the bone that the meat didn't just fall off onto the plate (or worse!). They even asked if we prefer our brisket with more or less fat. Star 5: The burnt ends were some of the best I have had. I think they used a chipotle sauce on them, which was unexpected but definitely welcome. I hesitate to write a great review because this is the type of place where once the food is gone, that's it for the day, and I want all of that burnt end goodness! There is no frozen burnt ends available when the supply for the day is sold. Bonus Star for freshness, quality, and integrity.

This place is worth an immediate visit as it is one of the more unique barbecue places in Colorado. These guys reopened and are back from the ashes, turning out to be one of the bright points in the BBQ scene. Latin flavors are infused with hits like Al Pastor Ribs and sauces that are made with Latin American ingredients. We got the turkey and the Al Pastor ribs and both were delectable. We can't wait to return and try some of the other meats!

What a great bbq restaurant right here in Denver! I took my two sons to Riot BBQ for lunch, as I'd read good things about the new restaurant that had taken over AJ's Pit BBQ just off Evans and Bannock. We unfortunately arrived about an hour later than anticipated, and missed out on trying their burnt ends (as with most BBQ places I've tried, once they run out, there are out for the day). All their proteins are priced by the 1/2 pound and from my experience, the prices are reasonable for good barbecue. We had a pound of the brisket, a 1/2 pound of the smoked turkey breast, a 1/2 pound of the pork rubs Al pastor, and 2 sides (pit beans and Mac and cheese). Lots of drink choices (sodas, Mexican soft drinks, and beer and cocktails) are also available. Seating is open picnic style, with an outside patio to the rear. There was a large parking lot out front (west side) that had a lot of open spaces (not sure if tied to the light rail station parking or not, but I didn't have any issue parking for a hour to eat). To the food... the brisket was fantastic! Even without sauce, it had great flavor and juiciness. There are multiple sauces available, with my favorite being the Colorado Gold (more of a mustard sauce, if my taste buds were correct). The sweet/savory was tasty too. Next I tried the smoked turkey with some Alabama white sauce. Tasty, but a little dry. The pork ribs were outstanding! I was able to have 2, as my boys made a trade for extra brisket. Their loss in my book! No sauce needed, as the al pastor took this pork rib to the next level! The sides were decent. Pit beans had a little kick - Mac and cheese is hard to screw up! Staff was friendly and attentive. I'm glad to see this spot thriving again! I definitely will return to Riot BBQ in the near future. I hope you get the chance to swing by and try this spot soon. Get there early though, as this place is definitely popular (even on a Wednesday afternoon!).

My son and daughter took us there for my birthday. We tried to go on Father's Day - but the line was too long, now I know why. We are BBQ fanatics always looking for the best BBQ- we may have found it! The concept of Denver BBQ - is spot on. BBQ with a Mexican flair. The staff was over the top attentive and kind. It was fun to meet Manny in person - he very friendly and took time to talk to us. It was a perfect night.

The nicest workers as always and great vibes all around. The Al pastor pork ribs are so fall-off-the-bone tender and good! The brisket quesadilla was solid. My favorite is the smoked chorizo- incredibly flavorful! Banana pudding is still divine but now a smaller portion. The esquites cornbread is a good side to share. While I can't bring myself to get a $9 taco just yet I'll probably cave soon.

I popped into Riot on a whim today and so glad I did. We ordered a bit of it all. Prime Brisket - super tender Wagyu Pastrami - first time having something like this - very good Pulled Pork - less smoky with a hit of sweetness Chicken Loco Taco - super flavorful Esquites Cornbread - cornbread was good but the elote type topping was the best Mexican Dirty Rice Mac and Cheese Pit Beans Potato Salad - some of the best Banana Pudding - more vanilla than banana flavor - delicious either way. Yes, we have lots of leftovers and it is worth it. We did takeout but will be back to dine inside. The atmosphere is welcoming and feels like an authentic BBQ joint. Staff was beyond friendly and helpful.

What didn't go well?!! We arrived at 11:00 am sharp & weren't the first ones there. Great sign! The line starts early. They were already out of burnt end at opening Saturday because of selling out of brisket. So that was a bummer. But there were plenty of other equally delicious options. Pastrami - amazing 8 out of 10 Turkey - perfection 10 out of 10 Brisket - top tier 9 out of 10 Jalapeño sausage - 6 out of 10 Mac n cheese was very good flavor & sauce wise but the pasta was over cooked super easy fix. The corn bread was very good but I think offering a plain honey butter option or like a corn bread muffin would be nice for people who don't want all the toppings on their corn bread. I also tried the slaw which wasn't bad but it lacked depth of flavor I suggested adding in onion for sweetness, lime for acid & cilantro for a kick. Onto drinks great beer selection & the mixed drinks are honestly some of the best I've had anywhere. I loved their margaritas & im not a margarita person at all coupled with the good food & the perfect patio weather! Amazing friendly helpful staff. Really delicious BBQ meat that does not disappoint, good beer selection & great margaritas! Don't get me started on the Smokey bbq sauce & the golden bbq sauces

I saw this bbq place on a local news spot and added it to my "to do" list. Today was the day and I made the time to drive over and check it out. This place is kind of hard to find and off the beaten path. Without navigation I'm not sure I would have found it. It's really in a residential area and near dead ends and one way streets. I had no idea anything was even back there much less a great bbq joint. Parking is quite easy as there is a small parking lot right across the street. It's like twenty yard walk to the front door. Inside is very eclectic and reminds me a bbq places in the Deep South. The decorations and signage is all very interesting and fits the bbq motif nicely. They even have a room with games and stuff for the kids. You order at the main counter and then take your food to the table of your choice. They have great indoor seating as well as covered outdoor seating. We sat inside as it was 98 degrees outside and just too hot. We ordered ribs, sausage, bbq beans and banana pudding. It was cool they cut the meat right in front of you. It has a real world butcher counter type feel. The ribs were fantastic but the sausage was a tad dry. Not terrible but simply dryer than I would like. The bbq beans were fantastic as was the banana pudding. The real lemonade was top shelf but the hibiscus drink was atrocious. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and professional. The building was clean, including the restrooms. The restrooms are dated but clean and functional. All in all it was a great meal but super expensive. The tab for two people was about 80 dollars with tip and just felt high. The price is the only reason for the four star instead of a five star review.!

Amazing takeout for an event! This is close by and we have been wanting to try it but you need to go early because they will most definitely sell out! We were so glad we got it delivered because every time we drive by there is a line out the door! We had the pork and chicken with the incredible potato salad and the just ok cole slaw. This may just be our new favorite spot.

Excellent bbq. Nice quaint patio. Lots of indoor seating. Stopped by on Saturday for a late lunch. Grabbed a 1/2 lb of brisket, 1/2 of pulled pork, slaw and Mac and cheese. Really nice staff; they are excited to help out. Spoke with one of the co-owners. Nice guy and clearly loves what he does. Food was delicious. Topped it off with a banana pudding. Blew my mind! Well worth the visit.

Came for lunch on a Friday right at noon and wasn't super busy or a line. They had all the meats except burnt ends. We got brisket 2lbs I didn't love how thick they cut it -just seemed lazy. Also got a 1/2 rack ribs and .5 lb of sausage. The ribs were a little over cooked with very little meat and a different flavor. The sausage was super dry. I liked the brisket I just wish they cut it thinner slices. We also got the pit beans , Mac n cheese and esquire cornbread. The cornbread was great flavors. The pit beans are a mix of sweet and tangy. The Mac is cheesy with a nice smoke on them. They had a bunch of sauces- smoky, chipotle, yellow mustardy and mop sauce. I got the smoky and it was just OK. Not a Texas sauce like I love. My guests got the brisket tacos they liked it had cilantro cotija and some green sauce. Not sure if slices or like shredded brisket. May try this place again sometime.

Mexican flavors hit the smoker! Unique barbecue like Pebil chicken and el pastor ribs. The cornbread had Mexican street corn in top! They serve drinks and beers. The staff is awesome and the space has lots to explore from the front room to the backyard. Come home to Riot!

Great selection of delicious bbq with super friendly service. They had a good selection of different drinks at the bar. A great neighborhood vibe with communal tables and a nice outdoor area.

We ride bikes on the trails down this way a lot, and stopped quickly on a ride one hot day for a water. My partner grabbed 1 single chicken taco while getting a water and when I tried a bite I knew we had to go back. (This says a lot because I love to smoke my own bbq KC style at home on my smoker and have not found many bbq spots that I enjoy in CO). Fast forward to last week: we made an intentional stop to eat here while out riding, they have a little bike rack tucked in the shade too. We went in with the intention to order 1 thing, and try more spots along the trail, but after seeing the menu I could not! I ordered 2 chicken tacos, 2 brisket quesadillas, side of beans and side of mac n cheese plus few canned sodas. You order then they bring the food out to you on trays similar to places we have been like Terry Blacks. We sat in a cute decorated room with board games and a big picnic table with multiple bottles of different style homemade bbq sauces. They had a sweet heat, a carolina mustard, and traditional. I am so glad to have gotten the chicken taco again. TBH, it was so good I studied it to try and recreate at home. It was a flavor profile of smoked chicken but with a mexican street taco flair. So so Creative! This green sauce the chicken taco comes with was the star, (its also served with the brisket dilla) and needs to be bottled and sold! Its that good! The brisket quesadilla was amazing too, and another item I will def order again and am wanting to recreate at home. It is like texas style bbq but with fresh creativity and a depth of flavor thats sometimes hard to find. Great job riot! You have converted this picky KC bbq lover, and we will def be back!

Do NOT skip the Mac and cheese, its Smokey flavor is so good. We also really loved the chicken (on special Wednesdays). Cool spot!

We were so disappointed with what went down with the previous restaurant. Happy to see a BBQ restaurant back in operation at this location. I'm not a red meat fan so I had the smoked turkey which was flavorful and moist. Hubby had ribs which were equally good. The sides were amazing! It seems that the sides can be rather mediocre at BBQ restaurants. Not here! The potato salad was spectacular, as well as their beans. Someone put some time into their recipes. We also had the corn bread which was also a unique recipe. The drive from Castle Rock was well worth the trip. We will be back.

Solid bbq spot. Texas sausage is good. Ribs were tasty. Amazing hibiscus and lemonade teas!

A great BBQ joint. Kept the favorites from the old place, but added some wonderful new items as well. The chicken taco is amazing.

If you're looking for a no-frills old school pit barbecue joint... This is it! It's got a great vibe, friendly staff. The smoked meats are amazing. Our first stop in. We had the brisket, beef rib, sausage, pork ribs, slaw, potato salad, and cornbread. Everything was excellent. I always judge a restaurant this way... Will I go back? Will I tell other people about it? Absolutely YES on both, they do a great job all around.

Went today to visit Riot BBQ. Food was good but pastrami was too dry for our liking, maybe over cooked. Burnt tips and brisket were cooked perfectly. The service was good and workers were helpful on our order. Owner was helpful on BBQ sauce recommendations. I like the back patio plenty of seating.

The food is impeccable. I had the brisket quesadilla, the nanner puddin', the pit beans, and a bite of the corn bread, and all of them were note-perfect. The smoke flavor was so present my mucus on the ride home still tasted like hickory. Service was quick and effective, and when we first came in I recognized Sturgill Simpson and the Steeldrivers on the radio. This place is flawless. I'll be returning to buy a jar of their smoked tallow and have another great meal.

This place is just AJ's back open with a new name. It's just as amazing as it ever was!

Food was amazing, atmosphere was great. We tried the pulled pork and smoked brisket, chicken taco, brisket taco, Mac and cheese, Mexican rice and the banana pudding. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be back.

Pit beans were bland and the brisket bark was over the top. If that is what they are looking for then they nailed it. Service was good.

Stopped in for some takeaway yesterday afternoon. Great spot with nice energy and lots of old wood like a typical Texas bbq joint. Turkey, brisket and the corn bread. Lean brisket was just the way I like it. Turkey was tasty. Corn bread was a unique take and I enjoyed it. Will be back when I'm in the neighborhood

First let me say that I am so sorry for the employees that had to endure the craziness of the previous ownership. That being said we just tried the new spot, hadn't been there since it was AJ's which was our go to spot for BBQ. The good: The brisket seemed way better. Very moist and tender with great bark. The banana pudding still on point, a must get. The new Chicken taco was excellent. The not as good (maybe some recipes were AJ's IP?): The Texas sausage is just kinda weird now, not as spicy and tastes of cumin. The pit beans used to be a must now are not really worth it. Lost a depth of flavor and are very thin. The sauces - also a little strange. They taste like a salsa/bbq sauce hybrid. That being said, not a fan of the sauces before (except the spicy one) I don't recommend getting bbq and tacos at the same time ... flavors are too different not sure why since it's the same meat. In summary, will be back for the tacos

We got beef rib, brisket, cornbread and mac and cheese. Meat was smoked to perfection and moist and tender! Cornbread was delicious, reminded me of street corn but on top of corn bread so good! Mac and cheese was okay, not bad but not anything to write home about. The inside was clean and atmosphere was cool. Only issue is the way they take orders, seems like a bottle neck with taking orders and waiting for the food at the same time. Just took forever in line but worth the wait.

The food. The brisket was dry. The potato salad was made with large pieces of potatoes. The coleslaw slaw wasn't good and the corn bread ....none of these were good at all. The spices added to each didn't make them taste traditional. On top of it all, it was hugely expensive. This was a take out order.

Very cool place. Interesting layout and nice outdoor seating area. I really liked the condiment area - pickles were nice accompaniment. Brisket is among the best I have had - super moist. Ribs were also terrific - there was absolutely no meat on the bones when we were done. Thought the corn bread was different but we wouldn't order it again.Friendly professional service. Overall a nice meal with some good meat sweat.

Came for lunch, and ended up staying longer than expected for a police manhunt in the area. The food was worth being in a lockdown. Staff and owner were insanely nice and gave our boys free dessert for the craziness! Will be back very soon.

I ordered delivery since it wasn't that far from me and I was at work. The brisket was so, so good it made me want to cry! I grew up in the TX panhandle and then lived in Austin for a few years so I know what good brisket is . I think that Riot's was the best I have ever had. It was legitimately fall apart tender, had excellent bark and seasoning. I used to eat at AJ's and I have to say overall this was definitely better. I am huge on sides and bad ones will drive me elsewhere. The potato salad was phenomenal. I ordered the pit beans but I think they ran out after I ordered. I noticed that they took it off the bill, added the mac and cheese without charge and gave me an extra Banana Pudding so I definitely can't complain. The Mac and cheese was pretty decent. I am not a big fan of Mac unless it's baked but I can see other folks really enjoying this version Overall, this is definitely my go to now. I have a few minor quibbles but it's around the ordering process and not in person service. It would be great if the sauces were listed so I can just select the one I want; I definitely wouldn't mind paying extra for more. It would also be wonderful if GF foods were marked. My daughter has celiac and BBQ is the only food she hasn't been able to find that has the quality and that we can count on to be safe. On that note, it would have been nice if I could have selected a sub if something runs out. The replacement wasn't a problem for me but it could be for other folks if they have dietary constraints. Next time I will think ahead and use the notes section to specify a sub. I highly look forward to trying the ribs and beans next time!

Great food and very friendly service. We ordered the brisket, ribs (2 total) and the chicken loco. The sides;pit beans and mac n cheese. Sauces were good and margaritas were excellent. Overall, we loved all the food. I was ok on the beans but that's being picky. At the moment, the cost (specifically the ribs) was a bit high. We paid $60 for lunch and then on top of that we each had a cocktail (worth the extra cost on top of the $60 lunch). We had enough leftovers for a solid lunch the following day. So if you have big appetites, this is an expensive lunch. But we'll be back as it's a great meal.

Delicious food! We tried a little of everything - brisket, sausage, ribs and smoked turkey (my fav). Mac n cheese and slaw were great. Love that they have sweet tea too. The best part is the wonderful staff. We'll be back!

If I could give a 6th star, I would. I could ramble on for the entire paragraph about the best Carolina sauce to date, or the matcha slaw that's one of a kind, but that wouldn't be fair. Because Riot = Amazing food, incredible vibes, and the starting team of staff who know exactly what they are doing. You can tell so much intention was put into the food & culture--what more could a neighborhood want?

First visit to Riot BBQ: food was amazing, especially brisket and corn bread. The tacos were also outstanding. The staff was working very hard with the Father's Day crush but remained cheerful, friendly, and efficient. Well worth the wait in line! Can't wait for next visit.