Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

Small restaurant with friendly staff and big portions. I got the pork ribs and sliced lean brisket with a smoked sweet potato and cornbread. I will definitely be coming back and getting the brisket again because it stole the show for me. It just gave me that backyard barbecue feeling. It felt nostalgic - like being back home, eating my dad’s brisket. They say nostalgia is love attempting to reach backward and I sure felt the love here in the food they made.

Back in Denver, I was excited to eat here again since it was a standout spot during my last visit. Unfortunately, this time around was a letdown. Not sure if the place has gone downhill or if I just got stuck with bad cuts, but the food was pretty disappointing. The brisket, which should be the star of the show, was dry, tough, and just poor quality overall—definitely not how I remembered it. On the bright side, the beans, pork belly burnt ends, and cornbread were all solid. But when you’re coming for BBQ, brisket is the main event, and it just didn’t deliver. Service was okay, nothing great, nothing terrible. All in all, it was an underwhelming experience, and I won’t be coming back next time I’m in town.

Incredible service and fantastic barbecue. The guys at the counter are welcoming and offer great suggestions. The brisket was fall-apart tender and the sausage was delicious. The ribs were a little tough, but I'd still highly recommend this place and will be back to try them again. A must-visit if you're in the area!

Service was good. Food was mediocre. The front door (entrance to patio) kept slamming because the pneumatic arm is broken. How very annoying if you are eating out on the patio! The meat had little to no BBQ/smoke flavor. I took a peek out back and it looked like all the pits are electric. I saw to wood bins in the area. The food was also very very fatty. A sign that the restaurant buys the cheapest cut from the vendor. I know BBQ is typically fatty, but this was the worst I have ever seen. I ordered 1/4 pound of the pork and found two small pieces of meat. The rest was all fat. The person that cuts the meat needs to pay better attention to what he/she puts on a plate.

First visit today for lunch....buffalo ribs and brisket were excellent as well as sides (grits and poblano mac and cheese) nice shady patio out front. Good size portions for the price and quality...will visit again to give venison and lamb a try.

Roaming Buffalo or should that be Bison? Don’t bother me with your semantics! I’ll call a bison a buffalo whenever I want. I just won’t try to hug one. Aside from all that nonsense. Should you eat here? Yes!!! Why? Cause the BBQ crew here are serious about getting it done and doing it right. You won’t find much better Q says both me and my compadre. Try those bison ribs, a wing or two, some venison sausage and discover carnivore ambrosia.

This is better than I remember. Bring your appetite, the portions are big! I personally loved The Real McCoy, the jalapenos added the right amount of spice. A must try for BBQ lovers!

If you are in the Denver area and dying for the BEST Bar B Q this is the place. Food was over the top and plenty of it. You have to have the homemade potato chips and the Cole slaw for sure. Everyone there could not have been nicer. Don't expect fancy! It's a little hole in the wall but wonderful!!!

Everything is homemade. Delicious food and friendly staff. Sorry I didn't get a pic of banana pudding but we split it three ways and it was awesome!

A little hole in the wall BBQ with some amazing flavor in their brisket. I ordered the brisket as well as Mac & Cheese to eat there. Service was quick once the order was placed. They came around to ask how it was and if everything was good. The amount of brisket was more than enough for another meal. My only complaint: they put spicy chopped up Cheetos or Takis on the Mac and cheese- that is not my flavor. Once I scooped that out the rest was good. I used the sweet bbq and enjoyed the flavor.

Recently, I've been looking for barbecue places to visit here in the Denver area. My luck hasn't been that great. Roaming Buffalo BBQ has been on my list for a couple of months now, and I had the opportunity to go and see if it was as good as it looked. It didn't disappoint! Of course, I had to get the two meat plate and chose to go with brisket on the fat side as well as pork ribs. The brisket was absolutely tender and literally melted in my mouth. The pork ribs were great and were very meaty. I had an opportunity to speak with, the man who smokes the meat and he lets the brisket go for 16 hours at less than 200° so you can only imagine why it's so tender now! I have to say my favorite side was the cilantro lime coleslaw, which is just a flavor explosion with red pepper, cilantro, lime, kale, cabbage you name it! And one more thing, they aren't called Roaming Buffalo just cause it's a cool name, but you might want to try their Buffalo ribs too. This little gem of a restaurant is located just west of DU and north of Dartmouth and Yale. They open at 11 typically and are usually closed some time between two and four depending on how fast they run out of food. Check them out; the owners are very kind and won't leave you disappointed.

Roaming buffalo barbecue is by far the best barbecue in all of Denver! Not only is their food delicious, but their staff is extremely kind and helpful, we stopped in today and John, Adam and Gilbert were all there smiling and happy to help us! Had to take some of the world's best Mac n cheese for the road! A must try!!

Happened to be right next to RB today. Thought I'd stop in and grab a couple of rocky road brownies for dessert this evening. What a mistake and waste of money. Both brownies were extremely dry and just crumbled everywhere. We took a few bites and threw them away. It's definitely not the quality we had a few years ago. Really disappointed.

Top notch BBQ, among the best. Try the Ribs, Brisket or sausage, I'm sure you'll agree!

Delicious BBQ I should have gone to a long time ago. While waiting for a friend I could smell the bbq outside and knew Roaming Buffalo would be great. As I like to try multiple meats I decided on the Real McCoy sandwich, which has almost a pound of meat on it The brisket burnt ends have smoked flavor and very crispy edges. The sausage is tasty with some spice to it with the green Chile and cheddar. The Gouda complements the meat and the pickled jalapeños give it a bit of kick. Roaming Buffalo offers a traditional bbq, spicy and a very spicy bbq sauce. I tried the regular and spicy. Perhaps I may try it next time. The collard greens was the side I chose and they were cooked well. I had a boylans ginger ale for my drink and it was a very filling meal. Can't wait to go back to try more of this delicious bbq. Go early as they do sell out everyday.

The Positives: Several items made from scratch. The brisket was good overall, but not great. The Negatives: A little dry on both the brisket and pork, but close. Overall: Really like this place, and a few tweaks, they'd be right up there with some of the better places in CO.

Good grief! Great bbq. Nice employees, or owners, I wasn't sure. What a great great lunch. I came in after they were kind of closed, and they opened up and were super nice!!! Thanks

Some of the best BBQ I've had West of Kansas City. The brisket was phenomenal, smoky and tender, melt in your mouth.

Today was our first time visiting roaming buffalo. They were out of all sausage which was disappointing, but they had everything else. We tried the pulled pork (pass), brisket (must get!!), pork ribs (delicious!!), poblano mac & cheese (definitely order!) and the beans (definitely order two!). Our plates came with the cornbread muffin (pass on this as well). The two sauces on the table were regular and spicy. We all preferred the consistency and flavor of the regular. The spicy is very thin, more vinegary, and lacks both heat and flavor. This is not the place for groups; we were lucky enough to get the last table inside for 4. More people than that, take it to go and find a park nearby to enjoy your meal. The entire staff is friendly and very welcoming. Ordering is easy and the restaurant is relaxed and has picnic style wooden tables inside that are comfortable and big enough for everyone's plates!

We're huge BBQ fans, so when I looked up Yelp spots around our area and Roaming Buffalo BBQ was a result, I had to take a look! They have two locations, and this one is definitely smaller in comparison to photos from the one in Golden. - PARKING - Due to the smaller location, there also isn't a dedicated parking lot. Look for street parking along adjacent streets! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Service was okay - I've just definitely had more enthusiastic people at BBQ joints! Food came out fairly quickly though! There's a few small tables that could fit 4 people, although you might push it if you all had your own trays crowding the table. - FOOD - Pork Belly Burnt Ends: MUST TRY! Worth making the effort to come specifically on Friday's to get this Day Special! Perfectly balance between the fat and the meat of the Pork Belly. Makes me sad we weren't able to come a day earlier and get their Brisket Burnt Ends! Would recommend! Pork Spare Ribs (Single Bone - $2.50): I'm astonished as I write this review and realizing what a big steal this was! We're so used to smaller bones, almost half the size of what we got here! The meat was so tender as well! We could've split a single bone and been good to go! Would recommend! Colorado Bison Back Ribs (Single Bone - $3.25): I've had Bison Ribs before and each time I thought they just were too much on the dry side for me. I still decided to give it a try here... but the result was the same. The meat just isn't as juicy as other options. Pulled Colorado Lamb ($24/lb): We weren't originally planning on getting any Lamb, but we decided last minute. Definitely did not need to as we were quite full at the end and couldn't finish this. However, similar to the Bison Ribs, this was just a bit too dry for our liking. Others might still enjoy it, but it wasn't great for us. Angus Beef Brisket ($24/lb): They graciously ask if you want fatty or lean - we opted for fatty of course! Really delicious and tender pieces of Brisket! I will say that their salt crust is definitely saltier than most spots I've been to. Wish I had some bread on the side to balance it out. Turkey Breast ($16/lb): Ever since we encountered delicious Turkey at another BBQ joint, we've given Turkey a chance at every new spot we've been to! Roaming Buffalo's is pretty good! Although not the juiciest we've had, it definitely wasn't dry either! Bison Green Chile & Cheddar Sausage ($4.00/ea): Such a great mix of flavors!!! The casing has that snappy bite every great Sausage should have. The Green Chile and Cheddar Combo is delicious!!! Would recommend! Smoked Poblano Mac & Cheese (Individual - $2.25): The perfect amount of cheesiness and spice! This definitely helped us have a break from all the meat/saltiness! Pretty good portion for what you pay for! Housemade Chips [Green Chile & White Cheddar] ($2.25): There was a great crunch to these Chips, and even a day later they were still crunchy! I didn't really taste Green Chile or White Cheddar though. Bourbon Caramel Popcorn Puffs (Large - $2.50): Perfect sweet ending, especially since we were way too stuffed to get one of their regular dessert items! The Popcorn has an airy texture, and there's Peanuts also covered in the same Caramel flavor! - OVERALL - Would come back for the Burnt End Specials, Pork Spare Ribs, Bison Green Chile & Cheddar Sausage. Would also love to try their dessert items!

5 STARS ALL THE WAY! Roaming Buffalo has to be one of the best BBQ spots Denver has to offer! Absolutely everything was delicious. Me and my date carry an appetite so we both got the 3 meat plate we both got the Bison Back Ribs and the Lamb, he got the Pork Ribs and I, the Venison Sausage with Mac & Cheese as our side. Our food tray was impecable once we were done, the food was that delicious. Even the bones we took the dog were licked clean! The cool thing that may set this place apart is that they have a different brand of cola/soda. For the amount of meat being eaten, the cola has thee perfect amount of carbonation and sweetness. Great spot but definitely get there early. We got there around 12ish-1pm on a Saturday and by the time we were done eating they were already closing due to them being out of food.

Roaming Buffalo managed to stay on my bucket list for years until today. Why? I heard great things, especially about the brisket. It sounded heavenly. However, it's open only three hours a day and far enough away to make it weekends only for me. Sporadic Saturday calls always told me they were out of brisket, even as early as noon. I got lucky today & made a mad dash across town to grab some before it could get cold back at home. In short: Brisket was magic. Service lacking, close quarters Faustian B'Cue RB's brisket stands among the best I've had in CO. Turkey and bison ribs also proved well above average. Sauces were a cut above most. We had one labeled "H" and one labeled "S." They had one person (?!) working a busy Saturday lunch. My food took 40 minutes instead of the promised 15 min. She was too busy to smile. Social distancing: With a long line and a small store, there's not much room to wait six feet apart. I first sat at an empty table right behind where people stand to order, but got tired of butts in my face and moved to a spot at the bar when I could. Value: At $24/lb, brisket should not include a 2-3oz slice of pure fat. Today, I scratched Roaming Buffalo off my bucket list. How does it feel? Maybe they were having a bad day. Maybe I was, too? Three stars.

Checked this spot out today, which was my 2nd time coming here (last time nearly 4 years ago). Impression was the same both times - that this is up there with the best BBQ I've ever had. The brisket in particular is excellent - my order today was a single plate of brisket (they give you an option of "fatty" or "lean" cut - I chose "fatty") with a side of mac + cheese. As far as I'm concerned the brisket was A+. The brisket was tender and juicy as-is, but was even better mixed in with the spicy BBQ sauce they offer. There was even a "fire" sauce they had available (hotter than spicy) that I enjoyed with the brisket. Will say the mac and cheese, while fine, was nothing special... thought it lacked flavor. But I go to BBQ spots for the BBQ - not so much the sides - so my rating is based primarily on the BBQ LOL. The platter also came with a cornbread muffin, which was good. The customer service here was also fantastic. I went to this spot Sunday morning at 11:30 am (half hour after they opened). There was no wait in line at the time and they actually had my food ready literally 10 seconds after I signed my credit card receipt at the counter! Ate at the restaurant and they were good with checking with all the customers every few minutes if everything was good with their order. Would warn that if you go to this spot around maybe 12 pm or later, you can probably expect a line and a bit of a wait. But this is a spot worth checking out - well deserving of the high ratings it consistently receives on Yelp and other platforms...

Stopped by this location and though Rachel wasnt there, the team that was there was totally awesome. We got our usual and even some brisket to go. Delicious!! Friendly staff, delicious food. Happy going around. If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for?

our first visit to the south Downing location. Love that it was nestled into the neighborhood, small and quaint, very friendly staff. We enjoyed the buffalo ribs, the andouille, sausage grits, and the brisket. Reuben was excellent. And we can't leave out the caramelized banana pudding. Great place to go we will be back.

RBBBQ is different than other joints because their menu says in early 1900s Colorado style was primarily smoked lamb. I also like the Bison short ribs here you won't find in other places. Bison is lean so don't expect fatty moist like pork ribs. The small business feel of this place is very homey. And the friendly servers checked on us while we sat outside patio they only had couple tables so take out is the better option. Denver is the original location and Golden is the second. Colorado Craft BBQ - is what's for dinner... I mean lunch because they don't open for dinner. The price is fair and portions are yuge. You can also order picnic pack on their website in advance and camp out like a pro. This is probably my favorite bbq joint IRL. Pandemic temporary hours: Tue-Sun 11am-2pm

We went here on a Friday afternoon at 1:20pm which was definitely cutting it close! In the time that we were out on the patio eating, they switched their sign to sold out after 3 people went in after us. I am REALLY picky about BBQ. I get grossed out when pulled pork comes without the BBQ sauce already mixed in/on it. Before going I looked on Yelp and could tell the BBQ sauce was not going to come on this, but I was really craving BBQ as was my boyfriend, so I decided to try it anyways. This was the best BBQ I've had that did not previously had BBQ sauce on it. There was not excessive fatty pieces (which is what usually grosses me out). There BBQ sauce they give you was also really good, but I do wish we had gotten a little bit more. For sides, we go the Poblano Mac and Cheese which was really tasty, but I do wish the individual portion was just a little bit bigger. The sandwich in itself however is huge and packed with meat. Neither of us could eat dinner that night because we were still full!

My rating is only for the bison ribs. Quantity if you like jerky this is the one for you. If you prefer full ribs this is not your place. I've eaten here three times this summer and each time the quantities have gotten smaller. I submitted pictures so you all can see yourself I can't make it up. I would suggest Tocabe for best bison ribs in town!

My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and had an exceptional experience. Being from Minnesota, we don't have a lot of restaurants that offer gamey-meat options. I love BBQ and I love gamey-meat, so when I stumbled upon Roaming Buffalo, I knew we had to put it on our list and try it for ourselves. I ordered the three meat plate ($19.95) with the lamb shoulder, bison back ribs, and venison sausage. The meat plate comes with corn bread and a side. I chose the Mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese was easily the best Mac and cheese I have ever had. The noodles, the cheese, it all tasted so comforting. All of the meat choices I chose were signature meat, so they upcharged an extra $0.75 for each meat. My personal favorite was the lamb shoulder (sooo tender and packed with flavor), but I loved all of the meats I had. My boyfriend ordered 1 of the pork ribs, beef brisket, 1 chicken wing, and 1 of the bison ribs. He wanted to try a little of everything, so being able to order just 1 of certain items was a great way to sample different meats. We both loved the spicy and original BBQ sauces. I wish I could have purchased a bottle to bring back with me to Minnesota, but unfortunately, they didn't sell 3 oz/travel size bottles of the sauce, so I knew I wouldn't be able to bring it along in my carry on. The only critique I have would be to make sure the wait staff notice when customers are done eating and offering to-go boxes and a lot of wet wipes/napkins as the BBQ gets very messy. A quirky thing that happened after we were done eating was when I asked for a to-go box. The waiter gave me a confused look and went inside and grabbed aluminum foil and a big paper bag for me to put my leftovers in. I'm not sure if people just don't bring leftover food home here because it's so damn good and they finish it all or what, but putting it only in aluminum foil to bring back wasn't ideal. Roaming Buffalo has a small space, but they cook up BBQ that goes unmatched in the Denver area. The variety in the BBQ options was fantastic and it's a spot tourists should check out. They have a nice little patio for hot summer days too. We miss you already Roaming Buffalo!

I have been officially acquainted with Colorado BBQ and good golly, the water sure is fine in here! There's a reason Roaming Buffalo is open 27 hours per week. That's right, Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-3:30pm. Quality over quantity. But don't be fooled, there's not a chance in hell you'll walk out of here remotely hungry. The gigantic portions equal the huuuuuge flavors! As I alluded to, Roaming Buffalo identifies themselves as, "Colorado Craft BBQ." Not Southern, not Texas, not Memphis. My introduction to Colorado 'que couldn't have gone better. My friend and I needed to be wheelbarrowed out of here after our epic Saturday lunch feast. +Colorado Bison Back Ribs - By the grace of God, I've never had a rib like this before. The char, the smoke, and the unctuous meat flavor was outstanding. +Beef Brisket - Once you go fatty you never go back. Up there with the best brisket I've had. Gorgeous smoke ring and melted on the tongue. +Venison Sausage - Woahhhh, where has this been all my life? Honestly, this would pair perfectly with scrambled eggs. But hell, the flavors were extraordinary. You could pull the sausage apart with your hands it was cooked perfectly. +Chopped Pork - Don't even attempt to make BBQ if you can't master the basics. The pork stood proudly on its own, but damn did the spicy BBQ sauce make for the ideal companion. Cornbread, collards, and Mac were all solid as well. The kicker were their house made chips that I highly recommend grabbing for the road. The restaurant itself is definitely an homage to the Wild West. It's undeniably Colorado. Don't sleep on this five-star 'que!

I ordered to-go catering from Roaming Buffalo for my Husband's Bday for 13 people. Everyone LOVED the food and we were all blown away. My favorites were the chicken wings, bison ribs and Mac & Cheese. However, the clear crowd pleaser was the brisket by far. Everything we got was seriously incredible. Abby and Rachel were so great to work with, responded quickly and very helpful. I would highly recommend visiting the restaurant or using them for catering. The BBQ was outstanding.

Some of the best dang Q out there. Try the bison rib or a sandwich. Cute little restaurant and get there early for lunch! It's usually sold out by 2 or 3

I can see why Roaming Buffalo received Westword's "Best BBQ" in the Denver area. Food and Wine Magazine also gave it rave reviews as one of the best BBQ joins in the United States. If you haven't been here yet, the question I will yell at you is.... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? We hired Roaming Buffalo for a summer time party and they were simply amazing to work with. Rachel walked us through the pricing, helping us decide how much meat we would need for the party and even helped us with delivery. They increased the order for us on short notice when we had more guests RSVP. Everyone at the party wanted to know where we got the food and we were hesitant to give away our new favorite BBQ place, because when they sell all the meats, they close for the night. I imagine Roaming BBQ will have 50 new customers after our backyard party. What surprises me the most was the smoked turkey; Roaming Buffalo knocks it out of the park with the spice rub and brined breast. It is so juicy and blasting with flavor. It take the normally bland white meat to ZAM! BAM! and HOLY D*MN!

Amazing. Everywhere I go I search for the best bbq. And I think I found Denver's best. The burnt ends are exactly what you want. Sticky smoky tender and SO tasty. The brisket is the best. I come to denver often and am so glad to add this to a MUST stop restaurant.

Visiting Colorado with friends but familiar with it through our past history. We were looking for a place to eat (starved beyond starved) when a friend came across the ROAMING BUFFALO BBQ..A small, homey, family type of business. First of all, service was great and pretty much immediately. They had a wide variety of dishes and desserts. Ordered the 3 meat (brisket/smoke turkey/pulled pork) meal with a side of a special Mac N cheese. It was awesome. The portions were gratuitous and unbelievably sizeable and more than enough for 2 (two).The meats were cooked to perfection...seasoned just right and tender enough to eat with just a fork ( fell apart ). Our friends meals were equally if not better than ours.The price is unbeatable...I would go back again in a heart beat. Best BBQ I've had in a long time and not to forget their delicious and great smelling desserts which the ladies partook in..big win 10 out 10.

So good! There's so much meat on each ribs. One order of ribs come with two bones with meat. The bbq sauce also has so much flavor. I had two different ones in my to go order. I honestly don't know what they are but I like them both! Restaurant is not very big and definitely busy!

I heard a lot about this restaurant so I finally tried it. I got the bison ribs - cooked very well. Some of the best brisket i've ever had in colorado.

My son told me this place was good, and he wasn't kidding. They sell out and close for the day at an estimated time of 2 on weekdays and 4 on weekends. We called about 3:30 on a weekend, and it was just in the nick of time. They were out of many things but we got what we wanted: a rack of bison ribs (close to the last ones), a two-meat plate with brisket and lamb, and two BBQ sammies (pulled pork) on special for $3 each (that's a steal). By the time my son arrived a little after 4 to pick up our order, they were sold out of absolutely everything and ready to close. The side was not memorable. I literally cannot remember which one we chose; I'd have to look at the menu and think about it. (It was the poblano mac and cheese.) But the sides are not why you go to Roaming Buffalo. The nicely spiced bison ribs are amazing. We liked the sweet barbecue sauce better than the hot one as it didn't overwhelm but complemented the rub. The BBQ sammies were delicious; excellent pulled pork and lots of it. The brisket was okay; good but not knock-out good. The lamb was okay also; nice for the novelty of it, tasty, but another that did not knock me out. My son looooves lamb, though. :-) A plus: The meat portion size on the two-meat platter was huge. A minus: They put the two meats crammed together in one container, and the only way to tell them apart visually was by the lack of char on the lamb. Unfortunately we didn't get our corn muffin, but we definitely had enough meat for several days, and that's what we wanted. I look forward to trying their fancy sandwiches - the combinations of ingredients sound great! - as well as their homemade venison sausage and bison sausage. Looking forward to the pork spare ribs and burnt ends too! We'll definitely get the bison ribs and pulled pork again. Remember to call early, or order ahead and set a pick-up time.

All the smoked meats all great but I especially like the smoked turkey breast. It is very moist and tender, can be cut with a fork. It melts on your palate like butter. Small eat in area or inside and small patio out front. Very friendly owners and counter service. You can call the day before for large orders and they will give you a time to pick up. They often sell out by early afternoon so get in there for lunch.

Perfect amount of mouth watering bbq meat: bbq lamb, bison ribs, venison sausage. The collard green, sweet potato and corn bread are a wonderful add on. Best BBQ place in Denver.

4.5, rounded up because I love BBQ and respect the ambition and unique approach. I tried almost everything, so here's a breakdown; Things that were GREAT - Bison ribs; Salty, smoky, sweet, savory, tender, and meaty. - Grits; buttery, moist, sweet, and spicy - BBQ Sauce; Tangy, bright, sweet, and acidic in all the right ways with kind of fruity notes Things that were very good - Brisket; I've spent long enough in TX that I'm a huge brisket snob, but this had a really salty, smoky crust and good amount of fat. Could have had smoke pentrtate into the meat better, or had slightly better marbling, but still very good - Pulled Lamb Shoulder; Got this knowing I'm normally not very into pulled meats (they tend to be drier and more boring than other BBQ). That said, it had a really nice flavor, and even though I did find myself somewhat indifferent to it, it was still tasty and I'm glad I got it nonetheless and it was superior to a lot of the pulled pork I've had. - Sweet Potato; Not as smoky as I was expecting, but still very tasty Things that were good but not great - Pork ribs; A little under-smoked and under-salted, but their excellent sauce did fix this quite a bit - Poblano Mac n Cheese; Nice kick but could have been creamier One thing I'll add is that some items felt pricey for the portion you get (bison ribs, grits, mac) while others I was really surprised at how much I got (sweet potato, pork rib). But such is the game of restaurant profit margins and exotic meats. Hope to be back to try the bison sausage, which they were out of when I showed up.

Not good. I have visited this restaurant many times in the past and my recent visit motivated me enough to write this review - and not to return. I went when the restaurant opened at 11 am and ordered bison ribs to go. The fat on the ribs was not rendered, therefore big clumps of fat were left on the ribs. In addition, the ribs were extra boney; the meat was minimal. A disappointing lunch.

Didn't have to ask: Owner worked the register, greeted customers, asked about their orders, asked their Opinions! Finally she read my mind; try the jalapeño/strawberry jam on the jalapeño corn bread muffin served as lagniappe with the lunch special: stuffed baked tater. $12.00. My meat topping was brisket had some interesting sauce and honey pickled jalapeño. Also available on the table were homemade BBQ sauces. Nice!

Finally here to extinguish BBQ urges that was running wild and after today's trip, it's extinguished for good but I will definitely come back. Next time will be right after they open. Got here around 12 and line was out the door. But it wasn't long before I got to order and Sat with a number in hand. I love the sausages and briskets and ended up getting real McCoy and few side dishes and tip, sat me back over $20. It's money well spent. When i got the food, it was piled up so high that I was nibbling from the sides and dipping into their delicious spicy bbq sauces. Finally had courage to cut the sandwich in half and still had hard time eating it. No wonder one of the server said "good luck". I needed it. Well, ended up taking the other half home and finished for pre dinner meal and I was not able to eat dinner at all. I was full! Very full. It's small but plenty of seating. Also saw customers seating at the store next door. Friendly staff, sweet treats and daily specials.

This place was recommended by a BBQ book author while listening to CPR / NPR. He mentioned that CO style BBQ used to be lamb and bison, but it's largely gone now. He mentioned Roaming Buffalo is one of the few places left serving it. I searched it out in S Denver just west of DU. It was amazing! The lamb was wonderful w/o that odd lamb aftertaste. The bison ribs had a perfect dry rub too. All highly recommended. Place is small though and definitely not cheap. $24 w/ tip and soda. It was definitely worth it and I'll return. Staff and service wonderful too.

Pro tip- get here early because they sell out of stuff throughout the day and the later you come in, the less they have available. I got the Bison ribs (delicious) and the brisket(a little dry but we did get there at the end of the day). The cornbread muffin was good- a little dry. But the strawberry jam and butter on it was amazing. The collard greens were some of the best I've ever had. The mac and cheese was pretty good too. The bbq sauce they use is vinegar based and they have two versions- spicy and regular. I liked the spicy version better but everyone is different. We got two entrees and each got a drink for about $50. Pretty average for bbq.

Bison ribs had good flavor and texture but not much meat on the bones. Pork ribs were off. Most of the rib was pretty chewy. Flavor/spices used are kind of odd. Brisket was fairly good (somewhat gamey). I've had better but still pretty good. I've had brisket with better texture/flavor. Not a fan of their BBQ sauce. Too much chili powder. Enjoyed the peach upside down cake. Good flavor and moist. They were out of the banana pudding. Good coleslaw and mac and cheese. Corn grits were good. Their sides I thought were better than the meats. Down to earth workers. Good service.

Our food was outstanding. Service staff were VERY friendly and we got our food quickly. If I were local this would be a regular stop!

The meats are AMAZING. The ribs, the brisket, the pulled pork, and the green Chile and cheddar Bison sausage. The cilantro lime coleslaw is amazing, I could just drink the cilantro lime sauce (which I have bought a few pints of the sauce). The Mac n cheese is ok. Cornbread is solid. However, their sauce has always had wayyyy too much cumin. If they had a good sauce they would maybe get 5 stars if not 4.5 at least. I will usually take it home and use my own bbq sauce. When I went in to order 2 of the bison green Chile sausage today, with a couple sides, the workers suggested I just get the 2 meat plate since it comes with sides and a cornbread. I asked if it was cheaper that way and they assured me it was a dollar or 2 cheaper that way. It ended up being over $16. However that didn't seem right to me and when I got home and did the math, if I had ordered everything individually, like I tried to do in the first place, it would only have been $12.50. I definitely feel like this was intentional, they knew they would be charging me more. Just based on the way they were saying it, it was not an honest mistake. That's bullshit. I won't be coming back here anymore. I can get craft bbq elsewhere or just make it myself. I don't need to deal with shady dishonest people.

Fantastic BBQ and they take careful attention to the creation of their sides...all of them! Pork and beans the best I've ever had. Period. Which is not the case for most BBQ restaurants in Colorado. They rank in my top three and did an outstanding job catering my business summer pool party! Exceptional!

Simply the best BBQ I've had in Colorado out of all the low & slow spots that I've tried. Bison ribs, lamb, cole slaw, and sauces were all excellent. Brisket was quite good too. Note: I grade brisket on what I've had in central TX, so for Denver it is top shelf too. Also, they didn't skimp on the portions either, so while it wasn't cheap, it was well worth it! TLDR summation- If you're craving BBQ, do yourself a favor and go here.

If you want good barbecue in the late morning/afternoon, come here. You won't be sorry! It was pretty good. First off the restaurant is very small. You walk in and the line starts there. You grab a menu and just go for it. There's about 6 tables along the wall and then 4 tables outside. We were the third ones when we got there and they were ready for us and we got our choice of tables. They ask you to not take a seat until after ordering but i don't know if it's ever really a problem. To the food: I ordered bison back ribs, fatty brisket, chicken wings, cheddar Mac and pork spare ribs. I could have lived without the pork ribs and chicken because they were just OK but everything else, I thought was pretty good. The cheddar Mac was delish and so perfect. If you want a side, this one is a must. The brisket was good and the ribs were yummy! I enjoyed everything and the bbq sauce that was on the table was good as well. It was sweet and not too thick but perfect. I wish it had a little more of a bbq flavor and less sweetness but it was still good. I wish I was just not super full so I could have tried dessert because it smelled delicious.

The banana pudding was awesome and made me go, well bananas for it. We arrived at 1pm on a Saturday and nothing was sold out yet, which was great news considering it was our first visit. I ordered the one meat plate with chopped brisket and asked for a mix of lean and somewhat fatty meat. It had a nice bark to it and was juicy from some of the fat in it. It paired well with their BBQ sauce which was super tangy, runny and had a kick. It's very different from a sweet thick BBQ sauce that you'd find in a grocery store. My husband had the lean chopped brisket sandwich. Tons of meat but he'd skip the bun next time since it was so thick, super dry and bready. Sides left little to be desired and is my biggest complaint of this place. The poblano mac and cheese was creamy and perfectly al dente. The potato salad was gross and reminded me of pimento salad (2 bites and I was done with it). The coleslaw was a joke and should be called raw cabbage tossed in line juice. Zero creaminess, zero flavor, zero stars after two bites of it. The jalapeño cheddar muffin was super moist and tasty and I can't say enough about the banana pudding. It was served in a plastic cup and had the perfect amount of pudding to nilla wafers to bananas to whipped cream ratio. The meat is great, the service is exceptional, the banana pudding is bomb but the sides were unimpressive which is the reason for 3 stars.

Unique BBQ meats. Service was good. Small joint. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. They allow call ahead orders so that you can get all the meat you want without it being sold out. They said we could eat there if it was not busy but then they said we couldn't when I picked up my food. Pretty lame, we drove to the golf course down the street to eat. Bison Short Rib - $3 each - Meat was lean and tender. Good smoke, not much seasoning. I liked the tasted of the bison. Just really small for 3 bucks, it was an inch by inch cube on a small little bone. Brisket - $18 per pound - Fatty was tender and melted in your mouth. Lean was dry and lacked flavor, needed a ton of sauce to make it taste decent. Pulled Lamb Shoulder - $19 per pound - Good smoke and meat had that slight gamey taste to let you know your eating lamb. Pork Ribs, full rack - $27 - Decent seasoning, good smoke flavor. Meat fell off the bone. Some meat was juicy and tender and some meat was dry and tough. Chicken Wing - $2 each - Dry! I preordered 5 of these but they did not save me any for my order. Luckily they had 1 left for me to at least try. Sadly it was super bone dry. Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage - $4 - Meh. BBQ Sandwich Special - $3 - Seemed like they pile up the scraps they have when slicing and just smother it in sauce and serve in between a bun. Good but to saucy to taste the meat. Mac & Cheese, pint - $7 - Cheesy and I enjoyed the spiral pasta. Good side. Potato Salad, pint - $7 - A lot of vinegar tang. Spicy sauce was pretty legit.

If you're looking for a place to satisfy your inner carnivore, this is your place! The rack of bison ribs was off the hook! The flavor of the brisket was amazing. Great location, great atmosphere, and great tasting BBQ! You've got to try this place ASAP!!

Worth the trip and worth the price. I had a double order of Buffalo Ribs with Beans and Cornbread. It was all very good, the ribs are what I call southern style, meaning they have plenty of meat on the bones. Go... Eat... Enjoy!

This is some darn good BBQ! Five stars could go to the strawberry jalapeño jam alone. Seriously regretting not buying a jar of that to bring home with me. But I digress... The lil' bro brought me here for lunch on a Friday. The place is narrow with just a handful of tables lining the wall, but thankfully people were moving in and out. While we waited in line to order, the very friendly staff answered questions about the menu and provided some suggestions. In the end, I went with the one meat plate of lamb shoulder and chose the sweet potato with pecan butter for my side. My brother went The Real McCoy, a sandwich stacked with sliced brisket, chopped pork, sausage, smoked gouda and honey pickled jalapeños. It was HUGE. He opted for mac and cheese on the side, instead of chips. There are a couple of different BBQ sauces on the table to choose from. I loved the original and doused my meat with it. As for the meat, it was super juicy and tender. The portion was perfect for one (and I even had a little leftover). The sweet potato was so soft and peeled so easily away from the skin. The mac and cheese was really tasty and the cornbread muffin was good, especially with aforementioned jam. To sip, they have Boylans soda on draft, iced tea and a couple other soft drinks. As mentioned, the staff was too kind throughout, refilling my water constantly, and bringing us foil to wrap up our leftovers. Thankfully, this place is close to my brother's house so I can see us coming back soon. Especially because I want to try the cheddar jalapeño sausage one worker so enthusiastically recommended. This time, I also won't leave without that jam!