Right there in the middle of Durango, surrounded by the Texas Alps, a.k.a. the San Juans, are two temples to everything Texas, especially the barbecue. Serious Texas BBQ in Durango is straight-shootin’ serious about the Lone Star State – down to the framed photo of Texas football monarch Darrell K Royal – and they don’t dillydally when it comes to serving some of the best Q in Colorado. None of that silly rub-it-on BBQ business. No, sir. Texans Cook and Joy Swanson know that Texas BBQ comes slow-smoked and slathered in a seriously savory sauce. The pork loin – with a pineapple jalapeño salsa – and the cherry-chipotle sauced pulled pork lead the menu at Serious Texas BBQ. The duo of shops in Durango draws the budget-minded with its daily specials, like the Saturday tater special: a $5 baked potato laden with BBQ brisket and swimming in cheesy sauce.
Get there — 3535 North Main and 650 South Camino del Rio in Durango
