Last night, December 6th, 2025, Taba BBQ held a very special celebration of their 5th Anniversary. We had joined the celebration of the 4th anniversary at their location in Cabo San Lucas, which was a joint effort of Alex Branch of Nao and Kris Kabush of Taba BBQ. For this event, Kris Kabush, owner and chef of Taba BBQ was joined by Al Lavin of Barbanegra in MonteReal and Oye Bastardo on the corner up the block from El Toro Guero off of Centenario in downtown San Jose del Cabo. The two chefs offered a special 3-course BBQ meal accompanied by music (both a DJ and live entertainer, Mike Grabow. But the entertainment started with Kris’s father on a piano playing 70s hits and singing to the guests celebrating the anniversary.

The meal created by the two chefs, Kris Kabush and Al Lavin (of Barbanegra and Oye Bastardo had several surprises. The first course appetizers included pork belly with an amazing sweet sauce of top and stuffed peppers wrapped in bacon. Great flavors. The main course came on a large tray with sides of potato salad and coleslaw. There was a huge piece of brisket, smoked sausage, and a large bacon rib. The bacon rib was something else. The large rib was soaked in brine for three days before being smoked and had an amazing flavor. The brisket was so tender that it almost fell apart. The meats were accompanied by very unique quarters of corn on the cob with a special sweet dressing on the top. The final course – dessert – was a pecan tart with vanilla ice cream. It was amazing. We all enjoyed our drinks and the music as we devoured the three courses. The service was excellent. Mike Grabow did a great job of bringing country to Taba BBQ with both country hits and original songs. It was a great evening.

Remember that one Wednesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm is a special fundraising evening for Jovani who was struck and killed by a drunk driver near Chileno a few weeks ago. $2000 pesos cover provides food, drink, entertainment and a silent auction with all money going to Katia, Jovani’s widow and her two children.