Atkinson’s BBQ

08/15/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to compete at the 1st Annual Pan de Campo Cook-Off in Rio Hondo, TX, and it was a great one! 🔥🤠

956 Hammer Down BBQ came home with:
🏆 3rd Place Ribs
🏆 8th Place Fajita
🏆 8th Place Chicken

We had a blast doing what we love, competing alongside some great teams, and making some awesome memories along the way. 🔥🍖

We’re extremely thankful for everyone who continues to support 956 Hammer Down BBQ—whether you buy a plate, share our posts, come out to support us, or simply cheer us on. Every bit of support helps us keep doing what we love and getting better with every cook-off.

On to the next one! 💪🏼🔥

God is good! 🙏🏼❤️


Anthony Atkinson Jay R Maldonado

07/24/2026

🔥 We’ve Been Quiet… But We Haven’t Forgotten About Y’all! 🔥

It’s been a little while since we’ve posted, but don’t worry—we’re still here! We’ve just been busy behind the scenes, firing up the pits and cooking for others. ❤️🍖

Whether it’s catering, special events, or competition BBQ, we’ve been blessed to stay busy doing what we love. We truly appreciate everyone who continues to support Atkinson’s BBQ, even when we’re a little quiet on social media.

We’re getting back into the swing of things and can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on. Stay tuned for upcoming cooks, specials, and plenty of mouthwatering BBQ! 🤠🔥

Thank you for sticking with us and supporting our small family business. We couldn’t do it without y’all!

— Anthony & Elizabeth
Atkinson’s BBQ
Where every bite is smoked with passion. 🐂🔥

07/06/2026

07/05/2026

🇺🇸🔥 Nothing beats spending the 4th of July in the backyard with the people who mean the most. Great food on the grill, lots of laughs, and memories we’ll always cherish. ❤️🤍💙

Cooking is more than a hobby—it’s a passion. Every cookout is another chance to sharpen our craft and continue building Atkinson’s BBQ one plate at a time. We appreciate everyone who continues to support our dream. The future is looking smoky! 🍖🔥

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and blessed Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎇

06/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Father’s Day Raffle Winner! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Aurelio Alanis, the lucky winner of our Pit Barrel Cooker Father’s Day Raffle! 🔥🍖

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our fundraiser. Your support means so much to us and helps us continue growing our BBQ journey.

Aurelio, we hope you enjoy your new Pit Barrel Cooker and create plenty of delicious memories around it!

Stay tuned for more giveaways, BBQ specials, and exciting updates from Atkinson’s BBQ.

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06/21/2026

🏆 Hammer Down BBQ Brings Home a Top 10 Finish! 🏆

What an incredible weekend at the Harlingen Police Department Cook-Off held at Bass Pro Shops!

We are excited to announce that Hammer Down BBQ competed against more than 70 talented teams and proudly brought home a 9th Place Brisket finish! 🎉🔥🥩

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supports our team—whether you’ve shared our posts, stopped by to visit, or simply cheered us on. Your support means the world to us and helps make these opportunities possible.

We’re proud of this accomplishment and look forward to continuing to represent our community one cook-off at a time!

Thank you for being part of our BBQ journey! ❤️🔥

Jay R Maldonado Mark Anthony Rodriguez

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06/20/2026

8️⃣ left

06/20/2026

8 numbers left. We have one more day left to close this out

🔥FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY! 🔥

Who’s dad wouldn’t love a Pit Barrel BBQ Pit for Father’s Day? 🍖🔥

This amazing BBQ pit is valued at OVER $500, and we’re raffling it off for just $10 per ticket!

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each
🔥 Pit Barrel BBQ Pit Value: $500+
🎁 The perfect Father’s Day gift!
🎡 10th spin wins

Don’t miss your chance to win an incredible gift for Dad (or yourself 😉). For only $10, this is a deal you don’t want to pass up! Too good you’ll need to purchase more than one.

Message us to get your tickets today!10th number called on wheel of names wins, once all spots are filled and paid. Help support Atkinson’s BBQ future food truck fund 🙏🏼🤍 Have a blessed day!!!



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06/20/2026

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