Is Backdraft Barbeque Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Roswell, NM)
Current status
As of September 2026, Backdraft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website is live with a current "Now Open!" banner, 2025-2026-dated photo uploads, and current Thu-Sat hours; Yelp's listing, updated June 2026, carries no closure tag and shows continuing customer reviews.
- Season / episode Season 9, Episode 7
- Original air date
- Address 301 N Railroad Ave, Roswell, NM 88201
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What happened after Man v. Food?
Backdraft Barbeque was a stop on the same February 15, 2022 Man v. Food episode set in Roswell, New Mexico. The restaurant began as a food truck before moving into a brick-and-mortar space inside the historic Third Street Station at 301 N Railroad Ave, according to its own website, which describes the concept as Central Texas-style barbecue built around slow-smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, and pulled pork, with a name and decor built around a firefighter theme. Man v. Food's own episode listing for the season notes an undated report that Yelp users described the restaurant as permanently closed, but that claim conflicts with more current evidence: the restaurant's website remains active with 2025-and-2026-dated photos and current Thursday-through-Saturday hours, and Yelp's own listing, updated June 2026, carries no closure notice and shows continuing customer reviews. Tripadvisor currently rates the restaurant 5 of 5, ranking it 20th of 86 Roswell restaurants.
Featured on Man v. Food
- Show
- Man v. Food
- Original air date
- Episode title
- —
- What was featured
- Central Texas-style smoked brisket and pulled pork
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Backdraft Barbeque
Frequently asked questions
Is Backdraft Barbeque still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Backdraft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
What happened to Backdraft Barbeque after Man v. Food?
Backdraft Barbeque was a stop on the same February 15, 2022 Man v. As of September 2026, Backdraft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Where is Backdraft Barbeque located?
301 N Railroad Ave, Roswell, NM 88201. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Backdraft Barbeque?
Season 9, Episode 7 of Man v. Food, first aired February 15, 2022.
What do reviews say since Man v. Food?
Food's own episode listing for the season notes an undated report that Yelp users described the restaurant as permanently closed, but that claim conflicts with more current evidence: the restaurant's website remains active with 2025-and-2026-dated photos and current Thursday-through-Saturday hours, and Yelp's own listing, updated June 2026, carries no closure notice and shows continuing customer reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 301 N Railroad Ave, Roswell, NM 88201
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- backdraftroswell.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New Mexico
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Sources
- backdraftroswell.com — https://backdraftroswell.com/
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/backdraft-barbeque-roswell-2
- Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g47182-d23717557-Reviews-Backdraft_Barbeque_At_Third_Street_Station-Roswell_New_Mexico.html
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_v._Food_(season_9)
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