Nexus Blue Smokehouse

Name: Nexus Blue Smokehouse
Address: 1511 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, US
Telephone: (505) 445-1545
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.40

Barbecue restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Fish and chips takeaway, Fish restaurant, Fried chicken takeaway, Meat dish restaurant, Mexican restaurant, Restaurant, Taco restaurant

At Nexus Blue Smokehouse in Albuquerque, BBQ lovers will find a delightful blend of casual dining and flavorful dishes. Known for its tender burnt ends and perfectly smoky brisket, this spot offers a cozy atmosphere complemented by friendly service. Whether you choose to dine in or opt for takeout, you can enjoy favorites like ribs, collard greens, and even a tasty frito pie. With outdoor seating and live music enhancing the vibe, it’s a charming place to enjoy comfort food without breaking the bank.

Contact Info

Location: 1511 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 445-1545
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 am-8:30 pm
Thursday: 11 am-8:30 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 11 am-9 pm
Sunday: 11 am-8 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Small plates
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Groups
Tourists

Credit cards
Debit cards

Good for kids
High chairs

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Dogs allowed outside

Food & drink

Vibe

Nachos

French fries

Pulled pork

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

Had to try some BBQ while i was visiting and this place fit the bill.
We got the platter for 2 but swapped out the chicken for burnt ends.
We also got beans, coleslaw, collard greens, and fried pickles.
This was my first time trying collard greens(i know?!).
They were freaking amazing.
The fried pickles were nice and light.
The coleslaw was our least favorite, kind of dry imo.
The beans were pretty good as well.
The burnt ends were fantastic, next time I'm gonna order just those lol.
The pulled pork I wasn't a big fan of as it tasted kinda bland.
They use oak and a mixture of some other hard woods they said, but oak provides a mild smoke flavor.
That being said you arent into heavily smoked flavoring you will love this place.
The ribs were pretty good and tender, they still had a little bite to them and didn't fall off the bone(falling off the bone=bad).
The sausage was fantastic and i loved that as well.
Brisket was solid, had a nice smoke ring and was pretty juicy.
Last but not least the pork belly burnt ends.
They were super good, i have made these plenty of times but haven't seen them on too many menus.
The fat was rendered really well so everything was tender and juicy.
The service was fantastic, the waitresses were really friendly and it was easy to get a conversation going with them and hear their thoughts on the food.
Overall this place is a solid 4.5 and I am really happy that we found it.
Thanks guys!

Owner response

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience! We're thrilled to hear that our BBQ platter hit the spot during your visit.
It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the variety, especially the collard greens and burnt ends – they're definitely crowd favorites! We appreciate your feedback on the coleslaw and pulled pork, and we'll definitely take it into consideration for future improvements.
It's great to hear that our oak-smoked flavors resonated well with you, and we're glad you enjoyed the ribs, sausage, and brisket.
Our team takes pride in providing friendly and attentive service, and we're delighted that you felt welcomed.
Looking forward to welcoming you back for more delicious BBQ adventures!

Wow! Such a great find! This is our first time in New Mexico and didn't realize the barbecue was so good! Service was great and the place is very cute.

Owner response

Our team works hard to ensure that every guest leaves happy, and it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark with you Margaret! We LOVE these photos, they have us drooling!

We got takeout from here on our last night in Albuquerque, which was a bummer because we didn't have time to eat our leftovers! I love a good brisket, and this one def hit the mark.
Smoky and lean with some fat on the outside for flavour.
Burnt ends were excellent.
The ribs were a tad overdone, but they still had amazing flavour.
LOVED the collards and the fries.
The smoky baked beans were also excellent and dang it, we could only eat one container between the two of us :( Cobbler not pictured because it was kinda ugly in the takeout container, but it tasted great, and as my dad used to say, it looks worse in your stomach.
Fairly close to Old Town where we were staying, so this was a 10/10 experience.

Owner response

Hi Missy! It was an absolute honor to serve you while you visited ABQ.
We’re ecstatic that you loved our BBQ.
We appreciate you sharing what you loved and what could use some improvement on.
We hope you visit us again when you come back and go to Old Town!