Bushwick · BBQ · Texas · Mexican
Ruben Santana's Texas-Dominican barbecue in Bushwick — Central Texas smoke, Dominican flavors
Bark Barbecue began with Ruben Santana smoking brisket on a makeshift rig in an Ozone Park garage, moved through the pop-up circuit, and now occupies a large flagship on Thames Street in Bushwick. Santana pairs Central Texas smoking technique with the flavors of his Dominican heritage, which shows up more in the sides and sauces than in the meat itself — the brisket is straight-ahead Texas, heavily peppered, rendered properly, with a serious smoke ring. It sells out, so posted hours are aspirational. It is one of a small handful of places in New York doing barbecue at a level that would be taken seriously in Central Texas.
Bark Barbecue is ruben Santana's Texas-Dominican barbecue in Bushwick — Central Texas smoke, Dominican flavors. Regulars order brisket and beef rib.
Bark Barbecue is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Bark Barbecue does not list an online reservation system. Arrive early — brisket sells out; the new space seats a crowd
Bark Barbecue is at 25 Thames St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, in Bushwick. Street parking on Thames St