Ruben Santana is the owner and pitmaster of Bark Barbecue, a Texas-style BBQ appear in New York City with a Dominican twist. As a Queens native of Dominican descent, Ruben smokes brisket, ribs, and other meats in the classic Texas style, while adding his own Dominican flair to the spice rubs and sides, that include arroz con gris, maduros, and more. Ruben, who formerly worked in the a/c and vehicle market, began Bark Barbecue out of his yard in 2020. Now he's selling out at a few of the most significant food festivals in America and is ending up being a leader in the New York City barbeque neighborhood and beyond. Follow his Instagram, @bark_barbecue, to see where he'll be appearing next.
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I like his vibe. Food looks legit
I’m Dominican and love Texas style bbq, I need to try this 😩
Best barbecue I’ve had in NYC! He’s super chill too glad he’s getting this attention
He seems super chill and laidback I could listen to him talk about bbq while I sleep
Real deal https://youtu.be/jSo8pwNwvHo
Street food Icons is such a good series!!
It is and it shows the passion that the individuals have. I’m always intrigued with everyone’s story and how they have overcome obstacles in their lives.
It doesn’t matter where your from if you love something, you can be great at it.
Finally, new flavors of bbq, Dominican style, I want some of that.
WOW my dude REALLY Rose to the top. Knew about this man cause his cousin was always asking me to buy his stuff lol
I want to try the turkey, that thing looks so good.
Me too
I live in Texas. When my grandfather was alive and barbequed he didn’t use only salt and pepper. He used other spices like cheyenne, paprika, Worcestershire and sometimes homemade hot sauce.
Yeah I know. Literally every pitmaster I’ve known from the South NEVER uses just salt and pepper. It’s always dried chilies, garlic, paprika, ect;
This guy seems like a real deal. Cares about his food and it probably reflects in the taste. I’d love to try it!
I love when their food looks this flavourful and not just “salt-pepper & cheese voila” every time. Like, you gotta season the meat please 👍🔥
In Texas the meat doesn’t need seasoning. Process of cooking the meat is all it is.
I’m addicted to this kind of videos lol , i love watching people pour their hearts out . İt’s an art .
he looks so invested in his craft and thats what makes good stuff happen. will love to eat that food.
This dude is a badass
In germany, we don’t have that style of BBQ. Having said that, and even though I’ve never tried it, I miss it in my life.
You have an amazing talent with bbq. I’m a new subscriber and now a fan. I was a chef for years and I respect what you do Sir. You are a blessing to New York. 🙏👍😊
Of course he’s Dominican we got that flavor I’m a Dominican from NYC and moved to DFW TX and my Dominican flavor brisket is on point.
This icon series is awesome! keep em coming
Rubin, wow… Now you have me crav’in some smoked brisket and turkey. Your passion for the art of smoking meats shows. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I will be looking out for you the next time I’m in the area. Keep up the great work!!!
I have a really hard time believing that Texas bbq is “salt and pepper”.