![]() As barbecue aficionados in Rio Rancho have known for years, barbecue at the Smokehouse is no laughing matter. Normally offered at $200, the coupon provided an instant rebate of $199 for a total price of $1. In his headlines segment on April Fools Day 2001, Tonight Show host Jay Leno had a good laugh at the Smokehouse BBQ’s coupons which gave patrons a generous discount on breakfast burritos. The Smokehouse on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Gary will be leaving the desert climes of New Mexico for Hawaii where he plans to lead a life of leisure. ![]() There wasn’t a charge for the meal though Gary jokingly had a jar in which guests could contribute to his retirement. Then on Sunday night, June 23rd at 6PM, owner Gary West invited guests to a farewell soiree where he exhausted his remaining food inventory: amazing smoked turkey, ribs and so much more. The Smokehouse’s last full day of operation was Saturday, June 22nd, 2013. The Smokehouse has been such a refuge to hundreds of Rio Rancho area residents for nearly two and a half decades. They’re our favorites because for the duration of our meal, all our cares dissipate and our faith that everything will be okay is restored as we’re fed comforting, delicious food by servers we know and trust. They’re not even usually the restaurants you visit on special occasions. The very best restaurants–those we’re proud to call our favorites–aren’t always the swankiest and most elegant venues. My friends Paul “Boomer” Lilly and Bruce “Sr Plata” flank Gary West, owner of The Smokehouse
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