Sweet Smoke, Sweeter Finish: The Desserts of 2fifty BBQ

June 9, 2025

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The Smokehouse

When people talk about barbecue, they usually start with the brisket. Maybe the ribs. Maybe the bark or the smoke ring. But at 2fifty, we believe the end of your meal should carry just as much soul as the beginning.

That’s why we make desserts that aren’t an afterthought. They’re slow-built, just like everything else.

Mango Tiramisu: A Touch of the Tropics

Now and then, we lean into our Latin roots with something lighter like our mango tiramisu. It’s a seasonal special built on bright mango, creamy layers, and a whisper of espresso. No smoke in this one, but still plenty of soul.

It’s our way of saying dessert doesn’t have to be heavy to leave a mark.

Banana Pudding, Built with Patience

Our banana pudding doesn’t come from a box. It starts with a house-made custard, layered with fresh bananas and crisp vanilla wafers. Then we let it rest because good pudding needs time to settle, to soak, to soften into something spoonable and soulful.

The result? Cold, creamy comfort with every bite. It’s sweet, but not too sweet. Familiar, but never basic. The kind of finish that makes folks close their eyes for a second.

The Hands Behind the Sweet

Every dessert at 2fifty carries the touch of Alma Umaña, our pastry chef and soul behind the sweets. Alma brings patience, precision, and heart to every batch she makes. She understands something we live by here — that great food takes time. From perfecting custards to folding cream just right, her process is quiet but exacting. No shortcuts. Just care, culture, and craft.

At 2fifty, desserts are more than a finish. They’re a final note in a song we start at dawn with fire and wood. They carry the same care, the same respect for time. Because if we’re going to end your meal, we’re going to do it right.

Come early. Stay late. And don’t skip dessert.


🔥 Stay Close to the Fire
From master classes abroad to new flavors at home, our journey’s always evolving — and we love bringing you along. Follow us on Instagram @2FiftyBBQ for behind-the-scenes moments, pitroom stories, and the people behind the fire.

All wood, all good.

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