Borens Smokehouse Opens in St. George: New BBQ Taste Test

New Barbecue Spot Alert: Borens Smokehouse Hits St. George

There is a brand-new reason to skip cooking dinner tonight if you love authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. After creating a massive buzz in local community groups online, Borens Smokehouse has officially opened its doors in St. George.

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The new restaurant takes over a highly familiar local footprint, moving right into the space formerly occupied by the Green Iguana near the Shops at Zion. To give you a first-hand look at what this new meat-haven is serving up, we dropped in for an unscheduled first-reaction taste test.

Check out the full food review vlog below to watch the meats pull apart in real time, then keep reading for the full menu breakdown.

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Scoring Big on Daily BBQ Specials

Stepping inside the new shop, it is clear that Borens Smokehouse is trying to make a statement early on with aggressive daily promotions. Right out of the gate, the menu features limited-time specials like 25% off their smoked barbecue chicken plate, making it an affordable lunch or dinner option for families trying to eat out on a budget.

But while the chicken deals are a great hook, the real test of any true smokehouse lies in its heavy hitters: the brisket, the sausage, and the ribs.

The Taste Test: Brisket, Ribs, and Southern Sides

We went ahead and ordered a wide variety of menu items to get a true baseline of their smoking style. Here is a breakdown of the first-reaction results:

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• The Juicy Brisket: The brisket comes out incredibly tender and visibly juicy. It delivers a perfect texture with an excellent bark, including highly flavorful, savory burnt ends that instantly stand out on the plate.

• The Jalapeno Sausage: If you appreciate a little bit of structural kick to your links, the jalapeno sausage is a must-try. It provides a clean, savory bite without completely overpowering your palate.

• The “Fall-Off-The-Bone” Ribs: This is where the kitchen really shines. The ribs have zero tough chew to them; instead, the meat literally falls apart the second you take a bite, proving that their low-and-slow smoking process is dialed in correctly.

• The Southern Mac & Cheese: Recommended directly by the staff as an item they “want to share with the world,” this side dish features a distinct, rich, Southern-style cheese blend that sets it apart from standard casual restaurant mac.

• The Ultimate Side Dish Mashup: In a surprise twist, mixing the smokehouse beans and the potato salad together turned out to be the absolute sleeper hit of the entire spread. The flavors complement each other so perfectly that it’s the one specific thing we keep thinking about long after finishing the meal.

Head Down to the Shops at Zion

If you are a local barbecue enthusiast or just looking to support a fresh, independent business in town, Borens Smokehouse is absolutely worth adding to your weekly dining rotation. Grab your friends, head down to the old Green Iguana location, try the bean and potato salad combo, and make sure to ask about their current daily plate specials.

Location and How to Connect with Boren’s Smokehouse

If you are ready to try their slow-smoked brisket or want to stay updated on their latest daily promotions, dropping by the shop or following their updates online is simple.

• Physical Address: 250 Red Cliffs Dr. #14A, Saint George, UT, United States, 84790 (Located where the old Green Iguana used to be near the Shops at Zion)

• Facebook Page: Follow the official Boren’s Smokehouse Facebook Page to track real-time menu updates, view community photos, and check out their latest smoked chicken plate discounts.

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