T’s Smokehouse & Grill

Great service, good sandwich, ok prices. I got the sausage sandwich, it was spicey, and I’m from NEW MEXICO! I couldn’t stop eating but I did when the peach cobbler ala mode came out! It was YUMMY!

Average at best. Guy that worked at Purgatory Ski Mountain recommended this place. I have no idea why. Ribs were tough & Chicken really didn’t have much flavor. Staff was friendly though.

A little bit of New Orleans in the least likely of places. This place is doubly hidden. First it is a cajun restaurant in Colorado, and hidden behind a parking lot without street presence in Durango.
Ran out for lunch with some co-​workers. After we drove around and found the place, we went inside to find some true New Orleans style meals. I had a PoPo’Boy with red beans and rice. All was really good. The bread they use is shipped in from Nola and the rice and beans tasted just like they came from the bayou region. Turns out owners are from Nola and moved for a change of scenery.
Small seating area inside, huge patio seating area outside (watch out for Cujo, the owners dog who hangs out in the shaded corner of the patio.

Absolutely fantastic BBQ served in true NOLA style. Food is simply delicious and amazingly full of flavor. This is a great place for lunch or a casual dinner featuring amazing, great food as well as great music.

Good food and good portion sizes at OK prices and fast service. Draft beer selection is poor but they have local beer in bottles.
It is also far enough off the main drag so parking is not a problem as with most of Durango.

Some menu items better than others… I’m a local who usually gets their good burger, but yesterday I got their special of the day, brisket sandwich, and it was almost inedible with gristle. Sandwiches are a little pricey, but usually big enough you can split them.

Best bisque and burger in town! Everything’s delicious and the owners are always there to take care of you :)

Huge sandwiches, fat beer battered fries, deep fried corn– everything was great! Also a great place for families-​sit outside in the shade!

Moderately enjoyed the seafood and pulled pork, but atmosphere is lacking.

BBQ, well we all have our ideas and tastes on what BBQ should be. I rate all my reviews based on if I can make it at home and its as good as or better than buying out, well they don’t get a good rating. I travel on occasions through different places and recently was in Missouri and had real BBQ that the ribs and brisket were marinated and cured then slow cooked low and slow… Making the meat tender, but firm, little juices squirting out all over your hands and making a mess. Well T’s had great tastes and flavors but easily developed and there cooking time was higher and faster than what I consider good to excellent BBQ. We all can cook a slow cooker, throw it on a smokey grill an get the T’s flavors. I would eat here again, maybe, but if they took more time and didn’t rush things it could be a lot better. We had ribs, andouille sausage, fried corn, slaw. Fried corn wa smushy, slaw was simple and like others.

Went to T’s yesterday for a late lunch/​early dinner. Middle of the afternoon, definitely. We were 3 of seven diners present.
1. The food: IF you are a BBQ fan, a resident of the Carolinas or Texas, you might poo-​poo the BBQ. There is certainly better BBQ available across the United States, and I have consumed my fair share of it, including some I wished I had never eaten. T’s offers a solid performance. It might not be A+, but its not D or F either. Solid C+ or B. It is flavorful and edible. I am certain you can run into far worse BBQ in Durango without trying very hard. You are not likely to find alligator or catfish on any other regular menu in the area, however. It might be a special if you do find it.
2. Beverages: Soda fountain, a small but respectable variety of local, regional, and national brews in cans or bottles, as well as some hard liquor and custom cocktails.
3. The space: Yes please. A nice patio in the back, and low traffic. People don’t randomly «pass by» T’s. People go there with purpose. It’s not on the sidewalk, adjacent to the river trail, etc… but rather tucked back into a space carved out of the old railroad yard. It might be «too remote» for it’s own good… but you can smell the smoker from blocks away if the wind is just right. You will also hear and smell the hubbub of the railroad yard if sitting on the patio.
4.) Pricing: a decent meal will not break the average bank of «eating out» diners. $ 10 – 14 per plate plus beverages. Not bad for what you get.
T’s earns exactly 4 stars. «Yay! I am a fan», and those four stars are for not only «what it is», but also «for what it is not». Good food, comfortable «not in public» location with great outdoor seating, in the bowels of Downtown Durango. «A bit out of the way» in Durango is actually «A bit more in the local». I will be returning to T’s, frequently.

Solid food and good prices for the portions. I had the shrimp po’boy and my boyfriend had the beef BBQ platter. Both were really flavorful.

Not my cup of beans! I like at Louis style bbq not vinegar based sauce. The meat here was moist and decent flavor. Ribs are large and not babybacks. Not bad food just not my cup of beans

I had the pulled pork platter, cajun slaw, sweet potato logs, and corn bread. The pulled pork was very moist and had great flavor. The sweet potato logs were great. I would eat here again.

While on vacation we stopped in. Three of us had burgers which were big and good. I had the fried chicken po boy. It wasnt spectacular but I liked it. The sweet potato fries were awesome and thick cut/​beer battered… very tasty. I also liked the slaw.

Located close to the train station I had heard good and so so reviews. What we had was great. The BBQ sampler had enough meat to feed at least 2 and maybe up to 4 people and it was outstanding. I’m of the opinion if you need to use sauce on your BBQ then it isn’t good and the meats on this plate were great sauce-​free. The meats were brisket, pulled pork, 4 ribs, and andouille sausage. The husband could only eat half the plate so I gladly helped finish it. I had the corn chowder and it was rich and satisfying. Service was great. Will definitely go back next time we visit Durango.

Conveniently located right next to our hotel, thought I would give it a try. Ordered a few of the «sampler» platters and was enough food for three adults and four children. The sampler contained ribs, pulled pork, beef, half a chicken, sausage, and cornbread. Went on a Wednesday evening and was not crowded at all. We sat out on the patio, it was comfortable and we were able to see the trains. When the kids got restless, there was a horseshoe pit for them to play in.
It wasn’t the best barbecue I have had, but it was still really good. Only had one type of bbq sauce, it was a good sweet sauce, but was hoping for a spicier option. Overall, a great bbq joint with a good atmosphere.

Seriously good BBQ but way too crowded unless you happen to come in right before they close as we did. Even with closing time clean up, our service was excellent and we didn’t feel rushed at all. My husband can’t wait to return!

Cajun and BBQ. Right next to the train station but back behind the theater and bagel place. Worth finding. Has lots of free parking. I ordered the andouille sandwich. It was delicious. Red beans and rice were good. Service fast and friendly but regular table service would be nice. I dont like the order at the window. Will add more next time I come here.

They have Fried Corn-​on-​the Cob, my favorite side with the Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich. Consistently Awesome! It does take a little navigation to find T’s but worth the hunt.