Whole Hog Café

Had to try this little out of the way BBQ place called Whole Hog Cafe! And let me tell you, well worth the trip from ABQ! We ordered two things, the BBQ brisket nachos and the ultimate whole hog platter.

BBQ brisket nachos: tortilla chips covered with beans that had a smokey sweet flavor, nacho cheese was a buttery flavored cheese dip that tasted so creamy i wanted to go back for more in every bite and the brisket nearly melted in my mouth. I would highly suggest their #6 Rich mustard blended sauce for the nachos!

The ultimate whole hog BBQ platter came out exactly how you would think, it had everything you'd want in a BBQ platter! Slaw, potato salad, ribs, brisket and pulled chicken with two rolls!
The chicken on the platter was so moist and paired well with the traditional southern tangy sauce. The beans were a smokey sweet with a slight heat on the back of the mouth that made me want to eat it all! The slaw surprised me as I am not a good fan of slaw at all, sweet yet tangy I enjoyed the slaw for once in my life it wasn't just a garnish. The pulled pork had a moistness to it that is just unheard of, paired well with the mustard blend sauce. And last but certainly not least the brisket, my gosh the brisket, if you come here that is a have to! All in all the best BBQ I've tasted outside of Kansas City. Well done!

Love this place, the fully loaded baked potato is a meal (or two) in itself. Discovered it by accident and it’s my go-to every time we are in town. Need to order early so you don’t miss out.

This place was great! The pulled pork, brisket & chicken were all fantastic. The sauce options made the entire family happy with varied flavors & heat levels. The volcano sauce doesn’t have a lot of flavor- it’s just hot- but mix it with the others & its great. The sides were pretty good as well. My favorite was the cucumber salad. The classic coke glasses are a fun touch too.

This Whole Hog Cafe is one of the best I've ever had! The owner has been with Whole Hog Cafe for 15+ years! He was a friendly stand up guy, who made sure our order was exactly how we wanted it. He was helpful and had a good attitude which always makes the visit that much better! Once I walked over to the table my food was already ready! What amazing service, the kitchen lady brought it straight to my table. As you can tell from the pictures, it was quality food! Highly recommend you eat here!

Just fantastic! Ribs were out of this world delicious. Usually pulled pork and pulled chicken are my least favorite BBq dishes- but both were amazing! Not dry or ropey. Subtle smoke and tender. Sauces were also diverse and flavorful. Best BBq in ages!

We each ordered a sandwich and each one was great. You order at the counter, you get your own drink and the waitress brings the food. Each sandwich was fresh and full of meat.

We had a late lunch, so there was no wait to order. Our food came out pretty quickly. The presentation was good and the taste was better. Probably the best potatoe salad I have ever had from a restaurant of any kind, and the pulled pork was definitely the best. Moist and flavorful. Way more (6) sauce options than I'm used to seeing. Prices were a little above average, but worth going back again. The service was great. Helpful, but respectful of "our time". Self serve fountain drinks made seconds convenient, and they do serve beer if you fancy that. Definitely recommend giving this a go. I am from out of town, but would plan to go back when in town.

Delicious! They were so accommodating for our group of 45 people. Very sweet and generous staff. The brisket was the best I've ever had! Thank you!!

My husband and I used Whole Hog to cater our wedding and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, service was great and the prices were great. Our guests were particularly fond of the beef brisket and the potato salad. They were very responsive to all of our questions and requests, and took care of everything! Thank you!

WOW! Contacted this fine establishment on a Wednesday about a catering event the following Tuesday for 100 people. Without hesitation , they prepared a quote which was VERY reasonable!!! We ordered brisket snd chicken with sides plus rolls. The order was ready on time and the food was DELICIOUS! Everyone enjoyed the food! I enjoyed the fact that the entire process was easy! Thank you Whole Hog! Pecos Schools will be back!

Best baby back ribs I had in a long time. They're decent size with lots of meet around bone, very tender and perfectly smoked, so half rack was more than I could eat and I am big guy. I will miss it here where I come from.

Best smoked meat hands down. Everyone can imitate even duplicate, but you just don't have it , unless your at Whole Hog. Favorite sauce: #2 and #4

We stopped in Sante Fe for a night and found this place. Excellent moist brisket and pulled pork! I had to steal my kids pulled pork nachos because they looked so good. Best BBQ I've eaten in a long time! Staff is very nice as well.

I have been eating here since they first opened back on Cerrillos Rd. Since then, I have been to countless other barbecue joints. There is just something so special about whole hog!
Their pulled pork sandwich is something I crave regularly and I just tried their brisket(after years of just getting pulled pork) and it was fantastic!
My go-to sauces are number 3 and 6 mixed, pro tip.

Best barbecue in Santa Fe. Large portions for the price. Owner and host very pleasant and kind. Quiet, laid back atmosphere. A large variety of barbecue and plates on the menu.

Absolutely the BEST BBQ ever! I've never had such delicious brisket. You must stop here to eat. The potato salad & baked beans were an excellent side dish. The staff is friendly and service is fast. You will not be disappointed

Love the whole hog platter. Me and my partner slit it, great portions, great services, and wonderful BBQ!

The food was outstanding at Whole Hog Café! I had the beef brisket, baked beans, sausage and mac & cheese. #5 sauce is my go to here. Fast and friendly service, if you're craving BBQ in Santa Fe, Whole Hog is a must. Also, take-out seems to be very popular here!

Good BBQ in Santa Fe. No drill no trills just good food

Had the pulled pork and sliced beef brisket combo. It was amazing. Highly recommend for some truly delicious smoked BBQ.