PITMASTER ALEJANDRO BARBOSA is a lifelong lover of fire, meats, and music, whose passion for craft barbeque has transformed him into one of Colorado's most celebrated pitmasters. Since founding Barbosa’s Barbeque in Baton Rouge, LA in 2016, Alex has relentlessly pursued perfection, captivating barbeque enthusiasts from Texas and Louisiana to the Rocky Mountains with his meticulously smoked USDA prime brisket, beef cheek barbacoa, caramelized pork belly, smoked wings, brisket gumbo, and more.

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Born and raised in South Texas (Victoria, TX), Alex's barbeque journey took root in his early twenties after graduating with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University and moving to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Deeply inspired by traditional Texas old-school BBQ joints he went to a kid, like Smittys or Kreuz in Lockhart and City Market in Luling,—where meats are proudly served straight from the smoker onto butcher paper—Alex also embraced Louisiana's vibrant culinary traditions, blending classic barbeque techniques with Cajun and Creole flavors. Noticing the absence of authentic craft barbeque in Louisiana, he bought his first offset smoker, sparking a passion that quickly became his calling. After mastering his skills through backyard cookouts and private events, he officially launched Barbosa’s Barbeque in early 2016 with support from restaurateur friends Lon Marchand and Nick Hufft. Soon after, Alex became a staple of Baton Rouge's food scene and earned national recognition, appearing on Season 8 of Cooking Channel's "Man Fire Food."

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In December 2019, Alex moved to Denver, bringing his distinctive Texas-meets-Louisiana style and proud Tejano heritage to Colorado’s thriving culinary landscape. Since arriving, Barbosa’s Barbeque has garnered a loyal following in the Mile High City, winning Westword’s Best BBQ Food Truck in 2022, catering countless mountain weddings, serving major Red Rocks headliners, and becoming a beloved vendor at prominent Colorado festivals including the Telluride Blues Festival and Billy Strings' Renewal Fest ('21/'22). Alex’s relentless dedication—splitting wood by hand, tending fires overnight, and ensuring each bite is smoked to absolute perfection—has solidified Barbosa’s Barbeque as one of Colorado’s premier choices for exceptional craft barbeque, from local breweries to unforgettable events HIGH in the Rockies.