Michael's Backyard BBQ

Michael’s Backyard Barbecue brings real Texas-style BBQ to Elizabeth, NJ, with slow-smoked meats and homemade sauces that pack serious flavor. Veteran-owned and operated, this food trailer started in 2020 with a mission to serve up the kind of barbecue mastered over years of experience in El Paso. Every rack of St. Louis-style ribs, tender pulled pork, and smoked salmon is cooked low and slow, just the way it should be.

Every plate comes with a choice of hearty sides, from creamy mac and cheese to sweet potato casserole, plus a slice of honey cornbread for the perfect finishing touch. The homemade sauces—from sweet and spicy peach habanero to smoky apple chipotle—bring even more depth to every bite.

Michael’s Backyard Barbecue isn’t just about great food—it’s about bringing people together over a shared love of barbecue done right. Whether it’s a weekday lunch or catering for a big event, this food trailer delivers quality, tradition, and a little bit of Texas with every plate.