Backyard Buzzards BBQ — Little Elm, TX
EST. IN THE BACKYARD · LITTLE ELM, TX · NO. 01

One Smokin'
Old Buzzard.

Slow-smoked meats, made-to-order Mexican plates, and fresh breakfast cooked on-site by pitmaster Oscar Rivera — the BBQ legend of Little Elm. Served hot, served plenty, served with a wave from the fence.

Pit Temp
225°F · Low & Slow
Wood
Post Oak, hand-split
Menu
BBQ · Mex · Breakfast
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Smoked
Fresh
Daily
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Serving Weddings ✻ Corporate events ✻ Backyard cookouts ✻ Graduations ✻ Holiday parties TX + OK
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Pitmaster Little Elm · TX
The Pitmaster

Some folks fire up a grill.
Oscar commands one.

From brisket that falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork to carne guisada that tastes like your abuela made it, Oscar has turned his backyard in Little Elm into a full-service catering operation.

BBQ, Mexican food, breakfast cooked fresh on-site on the Blackstone griddle, double burners going at your event. Everything is made to order. You tell Oscar what you want. He makes it happen.

“You tell me what you want, I make it happen. No packages, no limits. Your menu, your way.”
— Oscar Rivera, Pitmaster Chapter I
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The Smoke Menu

Eight ways to leave happy.

Oscar makes anything. If it can be smoked, griddled, or simmered low and slow, he's done it — and made it legendary.

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Brisket

The crown jewel. Slow-smoked 14+ hours until the bark cracks and the inside melts.

Signature
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Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender with a kiss of smoke that lingers. Beef or pork — your call.

Beef · Pork
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Sausage

Handmade with Oscar's signature spice blend. Snappy casing, smoky filling.

House Recipe
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Pulled Pork

Low and slow until it shreds itself. Piled high on a bun or straight off the plate.

No Judgment
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Chicken & Turkey

Juicy, crispy-skinned, seasoned to perfection. Whole birds or by the pound.

By the Pound
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Mex Plates

Authentic Mexican. Carne guisada, fajitas, rice and beans. Your abuela would approve.

Abuela-Approved
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Breakfast

Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage. Cooked fresh on-site on the Blackstone griddle.

On-Site
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Sides

Potato salad, cowboy beans, charro, pinto, rice and beans. All from scratch.

From Scratch

Don't see what you want? Ask Oscar. No preset packages — you name it, he'll cook it.

See the full menu →
The Ride · Chapter II

If you see this plate rolling through Little Elm — you know something good is coming.

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

14hr
Brisket time
2states
TX + OK served
∞menus
Custom, every time
05/12
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Texas WELO 1 The Lone Star State
The Buzzard Way

Three things we don't mess with.

01 Creed No. 1

Neighborhood First

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

02 Creed No. 2

Low & Slow Always

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

03 Creed No. 3

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.

Proof in the Smoke

Around the pit.

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Let's Talk Smoke

Ready to put Oscar on the fire?

Phone's the fastest. Text works too. Or fill out the form and Oscar will get back — usually while the smoke is still rising.

HERO PHOTO: OSCAR AT THE GRILL WITH SMOKE
Little Elm, Texas

Backyard Buzzards BBQ

BBQ · Mexican Food · Breakfast · Full-Service Catering

Slow-smoked meats, made-to-order Mexican plates, and fresh breakfast cooked on-site by pitmaster Oscar Rivera. Serving all of Texas and Oklahoma.

Call Oscar: (214) 697-4106
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Oscar
Rivera
Pitmaster · Little Elm, TX

Meet 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 carne guisada that tastes like your abuela made it, Oscar has turned his backyard in Little Elm into a full-service catering operation.

BBQ, Mexican food, breakfast cooked fresh on-site on the Blackstone griddle, double burners going at your event. Everything is made to order. You tell Oscar what you want, he makes it happen.

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

WELO 1
"You tell me what you want, I make it happen. No packages, no limits. Your menu, your way."

Oscar Rivera, Pitmaster

Full-Service Catering

We Go Anywhere

Weddings, corporate events, backyard cookouts, graduations, holiday parties. Oscar brings the rig, the griddle, the double burners, and cooks everything fresh on-site. All of Texas and into Oklahoma.

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On-Site Cooking

Everything cooked fresh at your event. No warming trays, no reheating.

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Statewide Travel

Little Elm to Brady, East Texas to the Gulf Coast. Oscar goes where the smoke takes him.

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Custom Menus

No preset packages. You tell Oscar the headcount, the date, and what you want. He handles the rest.

From the Pit

Latest from the Blog

Tips, stories, and smoke signals from Oscar and the Backyard Buzzards crew.

Best BBQ in Little Elm, TX

Why backyard beats restaurant every time. The difference between meat smoked on a timer and meat smoked until it's ready.

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How Long to Smoke a Brisket

A Texas pitmaster's honest guide. Timelines, temperatures, the stall, and why the brisket is done when it's done.

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BBQ Catering in Little Elm & DFW

How much smoked meat do you actually need? The per-person calculator plus everything about catering from Backyard Buzzards.

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Let's Talk Smoke

Get in Touch

Ready to book? Have questions? Call or text Oscar directly.

phone

Call or Text

(214) 697-4106

mail

Email

oscar@backyardbuzzardsbbq.com

Little Elm, Texas · Serving all of Texas & Oklahoma