best bbq in Des Moines
Farm Boys BBQ is your premier destination for the best BBQ in Polk County and all of Central Iowa. Located right here in Bondurant, Iowa, our family-owned restaurant and food trailer is dedicated to serving up the rich, smoky flavors of authentic barbecue. We specialize in classic slow-smoked meats, including Texas-style smoked brisket, impossibly tender pulled pork, and mouthwatering pork ribs that fall right off the bone.
Skip the generic search for “BBQ near me” in the metro area—if you’re craving slow-smoked BBQ near Des Moines, Farm Boys BBQ is the place to satisfy your appetite. Come find out why locals in Polk and surrounding counties say we take BBQ to the next level!
What Makes Us Stand Out:
- All Day Smoked Meats: From brisket to pulled pork, every cut is smoked over hours, bringing you that rich, authentic flavor only true pitmasters can deliver.
- Signature BBQ Tacos: Try our exclusive smoked pulled pork tacos served on flat cornbread, topped with fresh coleslaw and our blackberry chipotle sauce.
- BBQ Sides to Match: Indulge in sides like our Smokey BBQ Mac and Cheese or classic coleslaw, each crafted to pair perfectly with our smoked meats.
- Unique Hand Breaded Tenderloin:The one you drove here for. A massive, hand-pounded, all-pork tenderloin dipped in our signature savory batter, coated in a seasoned breading, and fried to golden-brown perfection. It’s so big it hangs off the bun—that’s how you know it’s done right. Crispy on the outside, ridiculously tender on the inside.
The Full Flavor Experience
At Farm Boys BBQ, every order is a complete experience, built around our passion for flavor and quality. Beyond our award-winning smoked meats—like our legendary Texas-style smoked brisket and tender pulled pork—we are proud to feature local favorites that set us apart. Don’t miss our Top Voted Hand-Breaded Tenderloin, a massive, juicy, and crunchy Iowa classic, or our famous BBQ Nachos, piled high and smothered in our hand-crafted, scratch-made Jalapeno Cream Corn Queso.
To complement the star of your plate, every meal includes two hearty sides like our creamy smoked mac and cheese, homemade coleslaw, or savory smoked beans.
Driven by a passion for great food and a commitment to quality, Farm Boys BBQ has become a favorite for those who crave genuine, no-frills barbecue. Whether you’re a brisket enthusiast, a tenderloin fanatic, or just looking for the best BBQ in Bondurant, Farm Boys BBQ is where authentic flavor meets down-home hospitality. Our food brings people together, whether you’re stopping by our Bondurant food trailer for a quick lunch, dinner with friends, or need BBQ catering for your next event. Come hungry, leave happy, and join the growing community of BBQ lovers who make Farm Boys BBQ their favorite go-to spot.
Favorites
Breaded Tenderloin
Hand Pounded and Breaded
8oz or 16oz with one side
Smoked Wings
Smoked Jumbo Wings then Flash Fried to perfection
3 meat dinner
Choice of Meat
2 sides and a Nashville Cake
combine bowl
Smokey Mac with Beans topped with your choice of meat! Brisket – Burnt Ends – Pulled Pork
dozer bowl
Smokey Mac bowl topped with your choice of meat! Brisket – Burnt Ends – Pulled Pork
1086 "Taco" special
These tacos are made up of Corn Bread, Pulled Pork, a light coating of coleslaw drizzled with Black Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce. The name is inspired after the 1981 IH 1086 “Taco” Tractor.
by the pound
Brisket
Tender, Juicy, Smoked Brisket
Burnt Ends
Slow-Smoked caramelized cubes from the fatty point of the brisket
St Louis ribs
Juicy and Tender Fall of the Bone Smoked Ribs
Smoked Turkey
Smoked Low & Slow for the most tender and juicy turkey you have ever had
Smoked Sausage
The perfect mixture of Pork and Burnt Ends to bring a flavor explosion in your mouth
