Smoked By Day BBQ

Ruidoso, NM · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Ruidoso
#4
of 47 restaurants
City Percentile
80%
rating percentile
Address
Smoked By Day BBQ, 412 Gavilan Canyon Rd, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone
(575) 802-3652
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Smoked By Day BBQ is a restaurant located in Ruidoso, NM. It is one of 47 restaurants listed in Ruidoso. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Ruidoso city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #4 among Ruidoso restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Smoked By Day BBQ

Texas style craft BBQ smoked with Oak Wood. We sell BBQ by the pound and we also have BBQ plates, and specialty items. We also do catering. Food Trailer.

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 KC Payne · Nov 2025

We're from Texas and have struggled to find good BBQ in Ruidoso. We stopped by Smoked By Day BBQ after hearing great things from a couple of co-workers. Wow!! They did not disappoint. The Texas Twinkies...my favorite. Amazing. The brisket sandwich was so good. My husband got the three meat plate and gave it a 4.5 stars rating (I'm a solid 5). Price is the same as any BBQ place. Meats not cheap. It's worth every penny. 🫶 **NOTE! IT IS CASH ONLY...AND LEAVE A GOOD TIP!

★★★★★ 5.0 Katie · Mar 2026

Best barbecue in Ruidoso. The brisket and ribs were delicious, and the baked potato with brisket was amazing. The sides were also great. Huge portions and very reasonable prices. It’s a great food truck set up in front of a building and worth a visit if you're in Ruidoso.

★★★★★ 5.0 Taylor Gonzalez · Nov 2025

Absolutely delicious. 1st time trying and was not disappointed. The food was yummy and it was nice having something different in Ruidoso. I highly recommend giving this place a try. There is no indoor/outdoor seating.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael · Jan 2026

Takeout only, there’s no seating but the food is good and generous portions. Cash only

★★★★★ 5.0 Rubx F · Oct 2025

Travelled for a day trip to Ruidoso and tried this spot. I have to say the best bbq I have had and I’m from Texas. Everything was delicious from their brisket sandwiches to their ribs and Mac and cheese. Will definitely try again if I am up there

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Restaurant

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