Lubbock’s Hill Barbeque Returns With Pop Up “Throw Downs”

To the dismay of many meat enthusiasts, Hill Barbeque in Lubbock decided to call it quits back in mid-2024. The business, owned by Andrew and Jewel Hill started as a food truck in Levelland and leveled up until they were being mentioned in Texas Monthly and had lines around their 34th Street building here in Hub City.

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Why Hill Barbeque Closed

According to a post on social media, the Hills decided to shutter their brick-and-mortar barbecue joint after an on-site injury in 2023 led to Andrew Hill needing time to heal "physically and mentally" with a move to another Texas city. However, if you have been following the Hill Barbeque page, you know that the Hills have had some one-off ordering opportunities for occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you can't wait that long, I've got great news for you.

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A.B.'s Place Once A Month Cookout

The first cookout featuring Hill Barbeque will be on March 14th, 2026, at 1219 132nd Street. The event promises to be "a once a month, or once in a blue moon cookout with all the best Hill Barbecue smoked meats, smash burgers, music, cold beer….this is a true country bbq joint at my grandparents trailer park property in south Lubbock." However, with the initial enthusiasm I've already seen on social media, I'm willing to bet once a month beats out once in a blue moon.

How To Join The Fun

Interested in the cookout? You are highly encouraged to pre-order your plates on the Hill Barbeque Facebook page.