Finding a food truck’s location is either part of the fun or a source of frustration. Fortunately, BC’s Barbecue is almost always in the same spot; on those rare occasions when it isn’t, updates are on its website. 

The Menu

Barbecue is the attraction with the usual offerings of brisket, sausage, pulled pork, chicken and ribs. These are available as plates, sandwiches and tacos. There are also several surprise offerings: beef cheek and barbacoa, among others. 

Several “loaded” dishes included mac and cheese, elote and nachos. These came with a choice of meats, barbecue sauce and queso fresco.

Smoked Brussels sprouts, elotes and jalapeno slaw were unexpected sides. More traditionally there were potato salad, mac and cheese and french fries, too.

Critic’s Tips

The truck opens for business at 11 a.m. It’s not unusual for items to sell out quickly since BC’s draws a crowd. 

On the Table

Our two-meat plate ($26) with brisket and pulled pork would have been plenty for two to share since the servings were so generous. The brisket was rimmed with a crusty blend of seasonings and was fork tender. The mound of pork mixed edge pieces with chewy bites.

Mac and cheese and smoked Brussels sprouts were our two sides. The former was velvety and milky white, indicating the cheddar that was used. By contrast, the sprouts were blackened, nearly beyond recognition when it came to how they looked. This did not inhibit their taste. They were smoky and earthy.

The idea of a barbacoa taco ($8) was too tempting to pass up. Slow-cooked shredded beef with a hint of spice was loaded into a small flour tortilla along with cotija cheese, jalapeno slaw, avocado crema and pickled onions. This was as enjoyable to eat as it was messy, which was a lot!

Since ribs hadn’t sold out, we ordered them as a one-meat plate ($20). Again, there was nothing scant about this serving. Four large pork ribs had a glossy coating of barbecue sauce that didn’t quite hide the smoked rub. The meat practically fell off the bone! 

Jalapeno cheddar cornbread and potato salad were the sides. The bread was buttery rich with corn kernels and sliced jalapeno. It was alternately sweet and spicy. The creamy salad was traditional with chunks of spuds, bits of celery and hard boiled egg.

Pickled red onions, which seem to be having their day, were included with each order.

The Venue

Ambiance-wise, there’s none. After all, it’s an orange food truck in a parking lot. 

Its usual location is at Lost Friends Brewing Co., so it’s easy to take food inside to eat while enjoying a beer.

Afterthoughts

We were given a pager that notified us when our food was ready. From the time our order was placed to when we were paged took about 15 minutes. Lines are usually part of food truck rituals, which is something to keep in mind. Know that wait times vary from day to day.

Be sure to check BC’s website, not only to confirm location, but it’s a good place to get a little more info about this family-run business.

Know Before You Go

BC’s Barbecue

Traditional barbecue and more

Location: Usually at 2458 Montebello Square Drive

Contact: 303-919-9267; bscbbq.com 

Entrée Prices: $8 to $32

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until sold out. Days vary.

Details: Credit cards accepted. 

Favorite dishes: Barbacoa taco, jalapeno cheddar cornbread

Other: Gluten-free and vegan options available.

El Paso County Health Department Inspection: 51 of 56 areas in compliance (May 2025)