Moe’s Original BBQ in Vail, Colorado
Locations
Moe’s Original BBQ is spread out across the United States with over 50 locations and growing. I had the pleasure of visiting the first brick-and-mortar of Moe’s Original BBQ located in the popular and charming Lionshead Village of Vail, Colorado. Moe’s in Vail is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This is a fun location with live music and après from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Start-Up
The three founders of Moe’s, Jeff Kennedy, Mike Fernandez, and Ben Gilbert, all met while attending the University of Alabama. They quickly became friends over their love for BBQ, sports, and Southern fun. Each of them graduated from college and one by one moved to Vail, Colorado to follow their love for the mountains and the great outdoors.
The three Alabama men soon noticed there was a lack of good BBQ in the valley and took it upon themselves to fill the hole. They worked with what they had of only $700, a mobile home trailer, and the barbeque knowledge they learned in Alabama from Moses Day. The trailer was converted into a legal working kitchen and they quickly started making the best BBQ in the valley. After selling out 100 days in a row, the three founders knew they found something good and bought their first brick and mortar, Moe’s Original BBQ in the tourist town of Vail, Colorado.
*You can find the original Moe’s Original BBQ trailer serving the same delicious Southern BBQ in Leadville, Colorado. only open in the summertime!
The Menu
Moe’s specializes in authentic Southern BBQ. Each item on the menu is made from scratch with fresh high-quality ingredients. Moe’s focuses on a simple menu with a handful of meats and southern sides that can be ordered in the form of a platter or a sandwich. I love how simple and true the restaurant is, the owners stuck to their down-home roots focusing on great food and a laid-back fill with an emphasis on a good time.
The Meats
Moe’s juicy menu is filled with six delicious meat options. We tried a little bit of everything by choosing a platter and adding extra meats to the spread. Each bite was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. My favorite was the smoked St. Louis style ribs. The flavor was out of this world with the meat falling off the bone. Moe’s pulled pork is one the most popular orders whether it is inside a sandwich or on a platter, it is one juicy pile of goodness.
“Top 10 Rib Joints in America”
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The Sides
Moe’s Original BBQ offers a variety of signature sides including baked beans, cornbread, marinated slaw, potato salad, chips, banana pudding, and daily specials. I love a good coleslaw and Moe’s makes theirs with the freshest ingredients each and every time. Moe’s marinated slaw is light and refreshing with a hint of spice that pairs perfectly with their sauces and meat. The special sides rotate daily and are made from the creative freedom and knowledge of each chef.
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Thank you Moe’s Team for a wonderful BBQ experience in Vail, Colorado. We are looking forward to visiting your many other locations!
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