Michael P.
9/24/2025
This place was great! Friendly service. Good BBQ. The only thing that needed help was the mac and cheese
Desert Oak Barbecue
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11411 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79936
Desert Oak Barbecue is a family-owned restaurant in El Paso, Texas, known for its mouthwatering brisket and authentic barbecue flavors. The restaurant was born out of a passion for cooking meat using fire, ignited by Richard Funk's love for food and his wife Suzanne's unwavering support. With years of experimentation and dedication, they perfected their recipe, creating a place where family and friends can gather to enjoy delicious food and good company.
Rich, originally from Sardinia, Italy, fell in love with Texas during his time in the Navy and knew it was where he wanted to be. Together with Suzanne, they embarked on a barbecue road trip across Texas, exploring the best barbecue joints in the state. Inspired by their journey, they turned their dream into a reality and opened Desert Oak Barbecue. Despite the challenges they faced along the way, their determination and love for barbecue prevailed, resulting in a restaurant that offers a taste of Texas with every bite.
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Herb M.
9/15/2025
Best BBQ in El Paso! I had the Brisket (moist) and sausage. That's it. No sides no sauce. In my opinion the sausage is the best anywhere and I'm from Central Texas. This sausage is better than...
Jonathan A.
8/16/2025
"BBQ isn't a flavor, it's a technique" and at Desert Oak Barbecue they have mastered that technique. Unbeknownst to me, this place was on the food network. Apparently it was on Diner, Drive-Ins,...
Eso V.
10/8/2025
I was passing by the area and saw this bow had good reviews but upon tasting the brisket and ribs they seemed to be reheated (only someone that knows can tell) cold and dry, it had no taste, the...
Jose G.
10/15/2025
BEWARE - Worst $40s ever spent on food. They forgot the barbecue (paid for it). Portions are extremely small or they missed the second pulled pork. Not sure since this is my first time ordering...
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