Colorado Springs might be full of chain spots and familiar names, but The Chuckwagon 719 is the place locals whisper about when someone asks, “Where can I get real Texas BBQ?” 🤤🔥
This low-key joint on Omaha Blvd went from a BBQ-obsessed food truck in spring 2023 to a full brick-and-mortar restaurant by May 2024, a leap documented in local pieces like Springs Magazine’s best BBQ round-up and summer guides such as The Gazette’s look at top barbecue in Colorado Springs.
The Texas Pitmasters Turning Colorado Springs Into Brisket Country
The Chuckwagon 719 is run by Texans offering “award-winning authentic central Texas BBQ” in Colorado Springs, a mantra you will see repeated across its social media pages.
Their approach mirrors the classic Texas model you read about in broader Colorado BBQ roundups—keep the rub simple, keep the smoke honest, and let brisket do the talking. 🌫️
Word of mouth kicked into overdrive once locals started posting rave reviews for The Chuckwagon 719 began echoing claims that this is “the best BBQ in Colorado Springs, hands down.”…