Mitch
Google
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 7/10 and No. Located down in Greenwood Village, Jabo's was one that was recommended to me heavily on a Reddit thread a few months ago, so I wanted to make a point of trying them out. Sitting in a small strip mall, there's not a ton of ambiance or smell inviting you in from the parking lot, but not a requirement either. Once inside, the experience started with Jabo coming out and walking me through his sauce process, with 6 rotating options available that he makes in-house and then allows you to blend and choose the spice level. This is 100% unique and not something I’ve ever experienced before. That said, I can't say that it added much value to the experience, especially as someone who isn't big on sauced BBQ. However, Jabo is a super-friendly owner with a personal touch and has been here for 25 years, so it is certainly one of the more historic BBQ options in the state. As I waited for my food to arrive, there was light blues music playing, which created a sit-down dinner vibe that seemed more like it used to be a pizza joint, but was converted to BBQ. Red walls and red leather booths and chairs blend with black trim and black and white tiled floors, which was fine, but not the typical BBQ vibes you see. A light and pleasant smoke smell was in the air, but nothing overpowering. I was also warned multiple times about the portion sizes, and they were certainly larger than expected. However, even though the portions were large, the meat itself fell flat in terms of flavor and quality, and the sauces could only salvage so much. So while the service is great, and the owner is very friendly, sadly, the food quality didn’t match, so not one I’d come back to. Full review at The House Of Salt & Smoke