Watson's BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Watson's BBQ, a hidden gem nestled in Tucumcari, NM, where mouthwatering flavors and warm service unite. This delightful eatery, located inside a gift shop, surprises visitors with its amazing barbecue offerings. Each dish shines, particularly the shredded brisket served on fresh pita, praised for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and topped with vibrant coleslaw and onions.
Highlights include the popular 3-meat plate, featuring juicy ribs, sausage, and brisket, complemented by generous portions of classic sides. Don’t miss their Green Chile Apple Cobbler—a sweet finish that has garnered rave reviews. The cozy atmosphere and personalized service from the owners, Stella and Jimmy Watson, create an inviting dining experience that feels like home.
If you find yourself in the area, stop by and explore not just for the food but for the heartfelt connections and enjoyable ambiance. You won't be disappointed!
Meats
Brisket
(Sliced or chopped) lb
Pulled Pork
Lb
Ham
Lb
Turkey
Lb
Smoked Link Sausage
Pork Spare Ribs
Bbq Sandwich
Includes pickles, onions, chips and a cookie
Bbq Sandwich Plate
Includes pickles, onions, two sides and a cookie
Sandwiches
Sides
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Pinto Beans
Mac & Cheese
Chips
Bare Butted Burrito
No tortilla, bbq meat, bean, cheese with choice of red or green chile. Comes with a drink and chips.
Bunless Burger
Burger without bun, comes with a drink and chips
Smoke House Salad
Spring salad mix with cheese, tomato, guacamole and your choice of smoked meat, (ranch, thousand island, french, blue cheese or olive oil). Drink and cookie included
Low-Carber's
Drinks
Tea
*Free refills
Lemonade
*Free refills
Can Drinks
Bottle Drinks
Route 66 Sodas
We Custom Smoke For You
Homemade cobblers, cookies and donuts made daily!
Bare Butt Buritto Bowl
Bbq meat beans - cheese - chili
Bunless Burber
(No bun) chips -drink
Homeless Dog
Chili dog (no bun) drink chip cookie
Smoke House Salad
Large salad topped with smoke meat (your choice)- drink cookie
Low Carb Specials
Daily Specials
Smoke House Burger
Charbroiled burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and our special sauce. Chips, drink and cookie included.
Po-Boy
Pita bread filled with your choice of chopped brisket or pulled pork. Topped with pickles, onions and coleslaw. Chips, drink and cookie included.
Smoke House Salad
Spring salad mix with cheese, tomato, guacamole and your choice of smoked meat, (ranch, thousand island, french, blue cheese or olive oil). Drink and cookie included.
Old School Frito Pie
Frito corn chips with chili and beans, topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato. Drink and cookie included.
Green Chile Cheese Burger
Topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, green chile and cheese. Drink and cookie included.
The Brute
1lb smoke house burrito made with bbq pork or beef & bean loaded with cheese and choice of red or green chile. Drink and cookie included.
State Fair Corn Dog Kids Meal
Includes chips, cookie and a drink
Smoke Sausage
Buckey Special Sand Br Isket & Sausage
Pig Wich Special Sand Pork & Sausage
Plates
Include 2 sides bread cookie
Kid Meal Special !!
Corn dog meal with chips- drink- cookie