Bronco Smokehouse Saloon - Calgary

My daughter and I had lunch at the Palomino and it was delicious.  We especially enjoyed the eclectic decor and the fried pickles.  Very reasonably priced for downtown.

Calgary has a limited number of true BBQ places so you really can't throw any out of the mix just because they don't stand up to Texas standards.  I rated Palomino a 4 but the others from a non beef province gave it a 4.5.  Four of us shared the Fat Ass platter for $69.00 and no one left hungry.  All of the food was pretty good brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken, corn and other assorted sides.  The bacon wrapped corn and sausage were especially called out as hits.  You don't go to a BBQ place for a fine dining environment.  This is a bar come restaurant with a nice patio as well as a downstairs club.  It is unashamedly rough around the edges.  The wood on the floor has worn trails in it and it looks like it was last redecorated in the 70s.  Beer and BBQ aficionados would not be deterred by the environment, but the more genteel amongst you may express some dismay.  Personally I find it part of the charm.

A dive bar in the true deep 'dirty ' south meaning for the phrase. Their BBQ is far less greasy then Big T (new owners) and deep than Holy Smoke. The ambiance is a throw back to the way Calgary was prior to the upgrades of the 1990 's, and for those who remember the old King Eddie, the Palomino is great fun with zero pretense. And because of that authenticity, it 's a staple for of wildcatters, bankers and the grunge scene.  Patio is great and a tourist draw. Of the menu: rib ends brisket are their calling card. Smoked wings are a rare treat in a city of freeze dried breaded wings. All sauces are done on site and the fresh meat authentic Carolina Mustard flavor will pull you back.

Love the hearty homemade soups, salads, garlic fries, chicken club, appetizers and ribs (that come with a variety of homemade sauce choices) as well. Would definitely recommend!

Went here for lunch, really like the vibe and atmosphere and the food was really tasty! I had the special of the day which was a brisket sandwich and the hubby had the beef brisket main. Meat was done well, juicy and smokey and all of the accompaniments were great as well. Will be back.