Pitmasters Back Alley BBQ specializes in BBQ from all corners of the nation, while paying homage to America’s pitmasters and their craft.
Wagshal’s owners, Bill Fuchs, has been scouring the nation for years (and continue to do so) in search of the best BBQ recipes. From South Carolina Sauce to Texas Lone Star Prime Beef Ribs, Pitmasters Back Alley BBQ features the best recipes, sauces and rubs using the finest meats and ingredients that Wagshal’s is known for. Your favorite BBQ is a call or web-click away … offering delivery and take-out. Be sure to view our menu frequently for our delicious specials and weekly additions.
Based on 103 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 350-9791
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Evan Chan
The operations of this place are a mess. I called to place an order and the phone line got cut off 4 times. The employee told me he their phone line was having issues. Placed my order and drove over. Parking was weird and I wasn’t sure if I was parking in the correct place. Finally found Pitmasters and wasn’t sure if I was supposed to go to the right or the left to get my order. I found the place where BBQ was being sold and stood right where a sign says, “Place your order here.” Waited about 2 minutes for an employee to acknowledge my presence. I was told to go to the front to pay b/c my order was up there. I asked to add cornbread and the man added it to my ticket. Got to the front and the cashier asked me to wait a few minutes (not sure what for). The first employee came over a few minutes later and told me it’d be 15 minutes before the cornbread was ready and asked if I still wanted it. I said no, so he told the cashier to cancel the cornbread addition. She complained about their process being problematic and that she needed to call someone. I was told to wait again. About 2 minutes later I asked her if it was ready and she told me they were still making it. I told her I was told that the food was ready and at the front. She looked over to where pickup orders are and found my order. I paid then checked whether my order was correct. I ordered brisket (“just the protein”), but they gave me brisket sandwiches. I told her my order was incorrect. She passed me off to the first employee and he told me he had misunderstood me because the phone lines were having issues. Never once on the phone or in the store did I say the word, “Sandwich.” He then told me that they don’t have the brisket. Wow. 30 minutes gone by for nothing. I had to wait a few more minutes (seeing a theme here?) for them to refund my money. I asked for my parking ticket to be validated, which they did and I left, irritated and empty-handed. They could have the best BBQ in the world, but it wouldn’t be worth the headache I went through. They probably don’t have the best BBQ in the world, but I didn’t have the chance to find out.
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Justin Schoolmaster
The wings should be removed from the menu. They are smoked, which is amazing and a differentiator from your standard wing place, but then they DEEP FRY the smoked wings – completely ruining them. They are greasy with 10x as much salt as they should have. It wasn’t seasoning – it was just covered in salt and I couldn’t eat more than one or two. A few friends had the same experience with the wings on other occasions so it wasn’t the specific day or cook. The service staff was fantastic, but I can’t recommend much of the food.
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irfan ozarslan
Wow! Ladies and gentlemen, you have to be Houdini to find this place. Thank God I had one next to me. It was in our backyard and we had no idea. We accidentally ran into it. Boy, are you in for a surprise. This place looks like Ripley’s Believe It Or Not but the food is incredible.
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Clarke Paty
Came in tonight ready to try some awesome BBQ, but was super disappointed in the service. Rude lady at the counter had a terrible attitude, said she was “just trying to get out of here” and was super pushy when trying to order our food. I ended up leaving without the food because i was so disgusted with the service. I manage a retail store everyday and I would never let my employees treat any customer like that. never going back
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Connie Lopez-Parker
Have ordered this meal several times. Epic fail this time. Burnt ends are so salty, impossible to eat and I love salty food! The ST Louis ribs are a soft, grey slab of meat. No seasoning and no color. So disappointed. I called the restaurant, fellow apologized, said they will do better which does not help me. Biscuits and side are delish. Pictures of what is featured on the web-site and the grey thing is what I received.
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TIM
THE FOOD HERE IS AWESOME, THE MEAT IS TENDER AND MOIST. IF YOUR IN THE DC AREA YOU’VE GOTTA TRY THIS GUYS FOOD OUT. REALLY COOL LAID BACK PPL, ITS NOT A SIT DOWN SPOT YET. YOU GOTTA TRY THEM OUT
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Patrick Young
Place is definitely hard to find, but you admittedly feel rewarded when you do find it. Staff is friendly and gave extra bbq sauce when asked. Got the Carolina Pulled pork shoulder sandwich and burnt ends. The sandwich was tasty and was a slightly expensive to reasonable value for $13.49. I particularly love bbq so I have a hard time judging value sometimes. The burnt ends were delicious and took me off guard with how juicy they were. Highly recommend getting the beef burnt ends if you come here. I wish I could give this place between 4-5 stars instead of 4.
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Al G Nau
Take out place only. Great delicious meats. Sometimes they forget to include a side. Some items require 2 hour lead time. You can buy sodas the or water when picking up. Alley has 2 spots parking for pick up.
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Scott Clifford
Hard to find, but worth the adventure!!. 5 of us ordered take out; brisket sandwiches, pork shoulder sandwiches, and wings. Everything was delicious. Take out only, no room for dine in. Suggest ordering online as lobby is small. Staff was very friendly. Can’t wait to go back.
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Aaron Angeles
Loved it. The beef brisket is a little fatty but that’s where the flavor resides. I don’t like wedge fries. I love these! I would put heat in the spicy sauce not more spices. Grest if you love smoked protein! I will return.
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