Charlie’s Pit Bar-B-Que

Sat out in their patio, enjoying the dusk in Manitou Springs, CO.
On their sampler plater (when I ordered it, was afraid it would be too much food) but it was JUST enough for one person.
Brisket, smoked chicken — AWESOME (perfectly cooked, juicy — not crumbly)
pulled pork — was dry, but nice smoke and spice to it.
spare ribs — slightly fatty, coulda been cooked longer, good flavor.
BBQ Beans — good flavor, very tomato-​y (I think they’re serve the beans vegetarian style… would have liked some meat mixed in)
Having spoked with a few of the waitresses there, I found out Charlie is from Texas, and for his restaurant uses a mix of hickory and mesquite for smoking. (to me, its an odd mix — but thats just me)
its very obviously Charlie knows what hes doing, and he knows what he likes — he’s not out to serve mediocre bbq, its how he likes it, and if you dont. fine. go someplace else.
To me, his BBQ sauce is a lil odd — very tart and tomato-​y.
I got everything served to me dry, so I could taste the meat alone — and have the option of dipping (which I did half the time)
its a great lil AUTHENTIC bbq joint…
(try the cobbler, its cheap and very good.)