419 US Highway 491
Dove Creek, Colorado, 81324
Phone: (970) 677-3300
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dove-Creek-Sinclair-Station/127811170599131
Only 20 minutes east of Monticello, along Route 491, is the small town of Dove Creek, Colorado. Sinclair of Dove Creek may look like an ordinary gas station/convenience store, but they hold a foodie secret….smoked meats. Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Ribs with meat so tender and delicious; you could swear you’ve gone to barbecue heaven.
The owners of the
Sinclair, and L&M Smoked Meats, are Laurie and Mike Steele. Originally from California, they moved to
Dove Creek in October 2010 and purchased the Sinclair. After buying the smoker, Mike got schooled in
the art of smoking and opened up L&M in December 2010. At first the decision to purchase and live in
Dove Creek was difficult, but after sitting inside the station, watching and
hearing all the friendliness shown by the locals; their decision hit home fast.
Mike uses oak wood for the
smoking; you can easily smell the aromatic aroma the second you exit your
vehicle. He hand pulls and shreds the
meats for sandwiches, taking out as much fat as possible, so you get a full
mouth of meat. The barbecue sauce used
is Cattlemen’s brand; natural ingredients and spices that only enhance the
smoky taste of the meat. Looking for a
unique meal for a party, reunion or simply a get-together; L&M does
catering. Need a reference? Ask the San Juan County Sheriff’s department
what they enjoy for their lunch meetings.
Currently the operating
hours for the L&M section of the business is Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday; 12 Noon until all the yummy smoked goodies are gone. Mike is considering adding Monday to the
schedule, but smoking meat to perfection takes time and he’s not rushing anything. Besides seating inside the station, there are
beautiful stone picnic tables outside; don’t forget to take your photo with the
Sinclair Dino.
Love smoked meat? Why drive hours to elsewhere, when you can
fill your belly with the good stuff just next door? L&M Smoked Meats at the Sinclair of Dove
Creek; now that hits the spot!
Mary Cokenour
Mary Cokenour
