Horn Barbecue’s Elk Grove location has hit a brief pause.
The Oakland-born barbecue brand, which opened its third location last April at 9700 Railroad St, has temporarily closed its Elk Grove outpost. The restaurant took over the former home of Slow & Low Smokehouse, bringing chef Matt Horn’s nationally acclaimed barbecue to the suburban dining destination.
In a statement to What Now Sacramento, Horn emphasized that the closure is not permanent. “The location is currently paused as we take a deliberate step back to evaluate operational next steps and ensure long-term alignment with the market, the brand, and the standards we hold ourselves to,” he wrote. “This pause allows us to assess how best to move forward in a way that supports sustainable operations while delivering the level of quality and experience our guests expect.”
Horn Barbecue is known for its distinctive take on Central Texas-style barbecue, marrying time-honored smoking techniques with the culinary traditions of the Black South. “This fusion, known as West Coast Barbecue, blends the deep-rooted flavors of Texas and the South with the creativity and innovation of California,” reads the eatery’s website.
Currently listed as “temporarily closed,” the Elk Grove restaurant’s Google Business page describes the eatery as a spacious spot serving Texas-style barbecue, complete with a bar and patio.
Horn Barbecue fans will have to wait a bit longer to see what’s next for the Elk Grove location, but they can still visit the Oakland and Lafayette outposts in the meantime. Stay tuned for updates as plans take shape.
