Backyard Buzzards BBQ | Little Elm, TX
LITTLE ELM, TEXAS

BACKYARD
BUZZARDS
BBQ

One Smokin' Old Buzzard

Smoked meats crafted with love, patience, and a whole lot of post oak by Oscar Rivera — the BBQ legend of Little Elm.

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PHOTO OF OSCAR

The man, the myth, the pitmaster

OSCAR RIVERA

Some folks fire up a grill. Oscar Rivera commands one. From brisket that falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork to ribs that make grown men go quiet, Oscar has turned his backyard in Little Elm into a destination.

He's the kind of neighbor who'll wave you over when the smoke starts rolling, hand you a plate before you even ask, and somehow make everything taste like it was made just for you. Because it was.

When he's not tending the fire, you'll find him with his grandchildren, his beloved dogs, or behind the wheel of his truck — look for the plate:

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"One Smokin' Old Buzzard."

— Oscar Rivera, Backyard Buzzards BBQ

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If you see this plate rolling through Little Elm, you know two things: Oscar's heading somewhere good, and there's probably smoked meat involved.

"Welo" — short for abuelo — because to his grandkids, he's not just grandpa. He's Welo #1. The title fits for BBQ too.

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OSCAR'S RIDE — WELO 1 PLATE

Show off the truck and that legendary plate

THE SMOKER

Every legend has a signature tool. For Oscar, it's his smoker — the iron beast that turns raw cuts into neighborhood-famous masterpieces.

Low and slow is the only speed this thing knows. When the smoke starts curling over the fence, the neighbors start showing up. That's just how it works in Little Elm.

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THE AMAZING GRILL / SMOKER

Oscar's pride and joy

THE BUZZARD WAY

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NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST

Backyard Buzzards grew out of a genuine love for community. Oscar feeds neighbors before customers — that's the Little Elm way.

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LOW & SLOW ALWAYS

No shortcuts. No rushing the smoke. Every cut gets the time it deserves, because great BBQ can't be hurried.

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FAMILY AT THE CENTER

From his grandkids to his dogs to every neighbor who walks through the gate — everyone's family at Oscar's backyard.

GET IN TOUCH

Want to place an order? Hosting a party? Just want to talk brisket? Oscar's always down to chat. Reach out and let's make something delicious happen.

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CALL OR TEXT

(214) 697-4106

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EMAIL

oscar@backyardbuzzardsbbq.com

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SOCIAL

@BackyardBuzzardsBBQ

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Little Elm, Texas

Backyard Buzzards BBQ

One Smokin' Old Buzzard

BBQ, Mexican, breakfast, and full catering by pitmaster Oscar Rivera. Made to order. Will travel anywhere in Texas.

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Photo of Oscar

Meet the Pitmaster

Oscar Rivera

Some folks fire up a grill. Oscar Rivera commands one. Armed with his double burners and trusty Blackstone, he turns any backyard, venue, or ranch into a destination. From brisket that falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork to carne guisada that tastes like your abuela made it, Oscar does it all.

He caters weddings, parties, backyard cookouts, and corporate events. If he can cook it on the rig, he will, and he almost always can. Next week he might be in Little Elm. The week after, Brady, Texas. The coast. East Texas. Wherever the smoke takes him.

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"Everything is made to order. You tell me what you want, I'll make it happen."

Oscar Rivera, Pitmaster

Full-Service Catering

Sides, Breakfast & More

Oscar doesn't just smoke meat. He feeds people. Breakfast is à la carte, cooked on-site.

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À La Carte Breakfast

Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, the works. Cooked fresh on the Blackstone right at your event.

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Potato Salad & Sides

Cowboy beans, charro beans, pinto beans, rice and beans. All the fixings, made from scratch.

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We'll Go Anywhere

Little Elm to Brady. East Texas to the coast. North Texas, Oklahoma. Where the smoke takes us.

Let's Talk Smoke

Get in Touch

Weddings, parties, backyard cookouts, corporate events. Oscar's always down to chat.

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Call or Text

(214) 697-4106

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Email

oscar@backyardbuzzardsbbq.com