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Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's best-value barbecue, mesquite-smoked brisket at prices that feel like a different decade. The mesquite is the signature; this is border barbecue, not Hill Country cosplay.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$American BBQDowntown

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's classic barbecue address, with mesquite-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage since the 1970s.

OrderBrisket sandwich or the pork ribs

TipGet there by 13:00 because popular cuts sell out before the evening push.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$American BBQDowntown

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's classic barbecue address, with mesquite-smoked brisket, pork ribs, and sausage served in a no-frills.

OrderBrisket sliced plate with jalopy pickled onions, or the pork ribs

TipPopular cuts sell out; arrive by 13:00 for the full selection.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$American BBQDowntown

Tony's The Pit on Myrtle Avenue serves mesquite-smoked brisket sandwiches at walk-up prices: the most accessible barbecue counter in downtown El Paso.

OrderBrisket sandwich or the chopped beef plate

TipBrisket is smoked from the night before and ready at opening; the early-afternoon run on brisket leaves slim pickings by 15:00.

Tony's The Pit Bar-B-Q ★ 4.1

$American BBQDowntown

Tony's The Pit on Myrtle Avenue is El Paso's best-value BBQ address, serving mesquite-smoked brisket sandwiches and chopped beef plates under $12.

OrderBrisket sandwich or the chopped beef plate

TipThe brisket sandwich with chips is the best deal; add a drink and lunch is done under $12.

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