Where to buy Wagyu beef in Centennial
Elevate Your Backyard Game: Where to Find the Best Wagyu Beef in Centennial
For grillmasters, a backyard BBQ can be more than just a meal, it can be an event. There are occasions when you’re ready to move past the standard grocery store choice and reach for "BBQ-Phoria,". On these occasions, Wagyu beef is the ultimate upgrade. Whether you're firing up a Yoder Smoker or searing on a Napoleon or Weber gas grill, the meat you choose matters. In the Denver metro area, we are lucky to have access to some of the finest marbling in the world.
American Wagyu vs. Japanese A5: Know Your Cut
Before you head out to the local shops around town, it’s important to know what you’re putting on the grates.
American Wagyu: This is the "best of both worlds." By crossing Japanese Wagyu with American Angus, you get that deep, beefy flavor we love in Colorado, but with the buttery tenderness of Wagyu without the expense associated with imported meat. It’s perfect for elevating your BBQ event with a premium cut that will impress and satisfy beyond average expectations.
Japanese A5 Wagyu: the gold standard. With an IMF (Intramuscular Fat) score that looks like a work of art, A5 melts at room temperature. It’s rich, decadent, and best enjoyed in smaller, high-impact portions.
Denver-metro’s Top Spots for Premium Wagyu
You don't have to go far to find world-class beef. Here are our favorite local haunts:
Tony’s Meats & Market (Dry Creek Rd.): A Centennial, Littleton, and Castle Pines institution. Tony’s is a go-to for consistent quality. Their Wagyu ribeyes are legendary, but call ahead to check their daily availability of cuts.
Edwards Meats (Wheat Ridge): A north metro standout and worth the drive if you are located south or central. They are a true premium meat market with a massive selection of specialty cuts you won't find elsewhere.
Colorado Craft Butchers: Located in Lakewood, for those who value sustainability and local sourcing, these butchers understand the craft. Call or email for pick-up or delivery. Special, more difficult to find cuts can be requested.
Rugby Scott: A fifth-generation family-owned purveyor specializing in elite American and Japanese Wagyu, prized for its natural "slow-food" ranching heritage and superior marbling. For the pitmasters at Holy Smokes BBQ, it offers the ultimate source for high-quality briskets and steaks designed to deliver exceptional juiciness and flavor through the smoking process with multiple locations across the Denver area
Sams Meats: Aurora’s premier destination for the ultra-marbled Wagyu briskets and picanha that provide the rich, buttery foundation for a Holy Smokes BBQ cook. This local butcher offers the elite, custom-cut beef necessary to deliver the exceptional juiciness and flavor demanded by high-end pitmasters
Finish Strong with Holy Smokes BBQ Specialties
You’ve got the meat; now you need the heat. At Holy Smokes BBQ (HSBBQ), we’re more than just a shop; we’re your backyard neighbors. Once you’ve secured your Wagyu from one of our local shops, swing by our flagship store in Centennial.
We’ll help you pair that A5 Wagyu with the perfect complement of seasonings and/or rub that won't overpower the natural marbling. From Weber, Napoleon, Yoder, Recteq, smokers and grills to Gozney and Alfa Pizza Ovens to the best sauces and cooking tools in the Denver metro, we have everything you need to become a "Backyard Grillin’ Superstar."
Ready to level up? Visit us at hsbbq.com/contact or give our outdoor cooking aficionados a call at (303) 867-6607. Let’s get cookin’!
