C&J Barbeque – American
The air at C&J Barbeque hangs heavy with the intoxicating scent of slow-smoldering wood and savory spice, drawing diners into a rustic sanctuary where time-honored pitmaster traditions take center stage. Each day brings a new star to the butcher block, from the melt-in-your-mouth richness of Friday’s ribs to the smoky, salt-crusted perfection of weekend pork chops, all served alongside staples like bark-heavy brisket and snap-casing sausage. Whether you are diving into a heap of tender burnt ends or a classic pulled pork plate, every bite captures the rugged, soulful essence of authentic barbecue served with unpretentious heart.
105 Southwest Parkway, College Station TX 77840 https://cjbbq.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at C&J Barbeque
Dairy-Free at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 28 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Wednesday - Chicken Plate and Chicken Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 27 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Wednesday - Chicken Plate and Chicken Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream and Blackberry Cobbler (1/2 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Thursday - Pork Belly and Chopped Beef (1 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 10 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Chicken Plate and Thursday - Pulled Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 12 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Chicken Fingers Basket and Wednesday - Chicken Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 9 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Chicken Plate and Thursday - Pulled Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at C&J Barbeque
C&J Barbeque in College Station has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackberry Cobbler (1/2 lb), Large Side (32 oz.) and Medium Side (16 oz.). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at C&J Barbeque
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rib Plate | 73.9 g | 42.7 g |
| Beef Plate | 79.3 g | 39.4 g |
| Regular Sandwich | 9.5 g | 38.6 g |
| Catfish Dinner | 54.4 g | 31.4 g |
| Small Side (6 oz.) | 66.6 g | 25.3 g |
| Thursday - Pork Belly | 0 g | 18.8 g |
| Texas Stuffed Potato | 15.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Chicken Plate | 1.5 g | 16.2 g |
| Chopped Beef (1 lb) | 0 g | 15.7 g |
| Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| Sliced Beef Sandwich | 0.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Traditional Potato | 19 g | 12.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh ingredients and intimate setting, guests rave about the high quality of every course from appetizers to mains. Standout dishes include the exceptionally prepared sandwiches, which reviewers highlight as a must-try item for any visit. Visitors consistently praise the polite and professional service, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect destination for those seeking a refined yet cozy dining experience.
Menu
Daily Lunch Specials
Available 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Monday - Brisket Plate - $15: Brisket plate, 2 sides & 20 oz. drink Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday - Sausage Plate - $13: Sausage plate, 2 sides & 20 oz. drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday - Chicken Plate - $14: Chicken plate, 2 sides & 20 oz. drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday - Pulled Pork - $13: Pulled pork plate Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday - Pork Belly - $14: Pork belly plate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday - Rib Plate - $15: Rib plate, 2 sides & 20 oz. drink Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate - $16: Pork chop plate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Plates
- 1 Meat Plate (Sausage, Pulled Pork, or Turkey) - $13: Choice of 1 meat and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Meat Plate (Pork Belly or Burnt Ends) - $14: Choice of 1 meat and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Plate - $14: Chicken and 2 sides Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Plate - $15: Beef and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Plate - $15: Ribs and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Plate - $16: Pork chop and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Plate - $17: Choice of 2 meats and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef/Rib Plate - $18: Beef, ribs, and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef/Beef Plate - $18: Double beef and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib/Rib Plate - $18: Double ribs and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat Plate - $22: Choice of 3 meats and 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aggie Special - $19: 1/2 lb. Brisket, 1/4 lb. Sausage, Block of Cheese, Chunk of Onion, Pickle Spear, and Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Regular Sandwich - $8: Choice of Chopped Beef, Sausage, Pulled Pork, Pork Belly or Turkey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Beef Sandwich - $9: Sliced beef on a bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Wrap - $8: Full sausage wrap Available at: breakfast, lunch
- 1/2 Sausage Wrap - $4.5: Half sausage wrap Available at: breakfast, lunch
- 2 Meat Sandwich - $11: Choice of 2 meats on a regular bun Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ by the Pound
- Beef (1 lb) - $25: Brisket Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Extra Lean (1 lb) - $27: Extra lean brisket Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Beef (1 lb) - $21: Chopped brisket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey (1 lb) - $20: Smoked turkey Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork (1 lb) - $19: Smoked pulled pork Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage (1 lb) - $19: Smoked sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly (1 lb) - $22: Smoked pork belly Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs (Full Slab) - $33: Full slab of ribs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Chicken - $16: Whole smoked chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Ribs: Available Friday and Saturday Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Small Side (6 oz.) - $3: Choice of Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Ranch Potatoes, Fried Okra, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Corn, or Collard Greens Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medium Side (16 oz.) - $6.5: Feeds 3-4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Side (32 oz.) - $13: Feeds 4-6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Potato - $7: Butter, sour cream, cheese & bacon bits Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Stuffed Potato - $12: Choice of meat (excluding chicken/ribs), beans, butter, cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Baskets
- 1/2 lb. Hamburger & Fries - $10: Beef patty and fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger & Fries - $11: Beef patty with cheese and fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers Basket - $10: 4 fingers, gravy & fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Dinner - $13: Catfish, hush puppies & 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Kids 1/2 Wrap - $8: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $8: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chopped Beef - $8: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Fingers (2) - $8: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hamburger - $8: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheeseburger - $8.5: Includes chips, fries or small side & small drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Banana Pudding - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'mores Pudding - $4 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peach Cobbler (1/2 lb) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Blackberry Cobbler (1/2 lb) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Ice Cream - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about C&J Barbeque
- Is C&J Barbeque dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. C&J Barbeque has 28 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Wednesday - Chicken Plate and Chicken Plate.
- What can I eat at C&J Barbeque on a dairy-free diet?
- Saturday & Sunday - Pork Chop Plate, Wednesday - Chicken Plate and Chicken Plate carry the dairy-free tag, out of 28 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does C&J Barbeque have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Blackberry Cobbler (1/2 lb) and Large Side (32 oz.).
- Is C&J Barbeque gluten-free?
- 27 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at C&J Barbeque?
- Rib Plate, at roughly 42.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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