Canyon Joe’s Barbecue

We looked for a local restaurant to stop at before we left a conference in Lincoln. We found high ratings for the barbecue, and decided to try it! We walked two blocks for parking during a busy lunch hour. You very much see the classic barbecue joint mixed in with a modern twist. We asked for the best thing on the menu, and were met with "brisket" quickly and bodly. We did three brisket sandwiches, layered on the hot barbecue and split a pint of macncheese. It rang up around $50 to feed the three of us. The food was delicious. Brisket was tender and juicy, and the Mac n Cheese was the "most mac ever." The meals came out quick and we left full. It still felt a little expensive for the three of us, but it was a great lunch! 4.5 stars with the only hindrance being a little pricey, but would definitely come back!

Best brisket I've had from a restaurant in town. The jalapeno cheddar link sausage was awesome as well. Sides were good, but not great. Portions were good sized. Cost was about what your expect from a BBQ place. I definitely would go again but I don't go downtown much unless there's a concert or a sporting event to attend.

Wow amazing, amazing and amazing BBQ, thats a true art of smoking delicious meats, I tried the pork belly and brisket, the flavors are deep, beautiful bark, seasoned just right and a perfect smoke ring, the brisket was fall apart and juicy, some of the best pork belly and brisket I've had. Can't wait to hit this place up again. Currently only open Thursday - Saturday and from what I understand is they sell out pretty fast so get there early, totally worth it!!

Excellent Texas Style BBQ. Best BBQ in town by a mile. Go early as they will run out but worth it. Brisket is the real deal Texas style with lean or fatty, red hots were awesome as well as the ribs which aren't the usual KC style you see. A welcome addition to Lincoln for sure!

This food is unconscionably and infectiously good. My lady brought some home on Thursday. We went back on Friday to share some with our friends, who went themselves on Saturday (today).We're all desperately hooked. Without discipline and restrain, this place might ruin your household's economy. Beware.We have tried the brisket, the turkey, the beans and the mac and cheese. All of them were delicious and the sides were particularly special. The hatch mac may be the best mac and cheese any of us have collectively had. The beans were more of a southwestern pinto than a standard sweet baked bean; though unexpected, they were extremely palatable.I have but one criticism: I personally feel that Texas barbecue and Pepsi don't mix. I would have had a Coke. I definitely would have had a Mexican Coke.

First time trying Canyon Joes. Tried multiple meats. The brisket and ribs were amazing. The turkey, pulled pork and sausage were good too. The sides were average, but let's be honest when go for BBQ. The meats are the stars of the meal. Will definitely be back!

Amazing food! Friendly people working there. Awesome vibe. Brisket was amazing. Sausage was great. Ribs were my favorite. But everything was bomb. The only critical thing I will say is good luck actually eating there as they are often sold out and/or closed. I don't even try to eat there unless I am already in the area for something else.

They make some of the best brisket you will ever taste in your life, but they have production capacity problems, so don't go during lunch! Go some other time of the afternoon before about 7 PM, but not much later, or else they might run out of the meat you want after that. It's nice to see Lincoln with this high quality of barbecue!

We visited Canyon Joe's on August 23rd after moving in our son to UNL for the year. Great food, great prices, and a cold beer was perfect for lunch. Three of us split thier 3 meat platter with a 3 rib add-on. Too much for us to finish even then. Thanks for a great lunch and some real BBQ in Lincoln. We are from Fargo ND.

WORLDS BEST BARBECUE!!!! The beans are amazing the brisket is well made and the workers are so nice and gave us a free bottle of spices as a Texan who loves bbq some of the bbq is at this place and it's way cheaper!