Instead, they're beating the heat in El Paso, and still able to serve up fresh barbeque from a large open fire pit.

The temperature inside of Mo'z Bar-B-Que Smoke House can get up to 400 degrees during the day.

"It would be like walking in a sauna without so much of the moisture, it is just real, real hot in there," said owner Morris Williams.

But the scorching sun along the Borderland hasn't stopped Mo and his assistant, Jo Jiles, from serving his award-winning barbeque. Instead, it just takes a little planning.

"I get up around 4 a.m., start preparing meat, and around 5 a.m. start my fire and rub my meat, let it set and then put it on no later than 7 a.m.," Jiles said.

While it takes all day to cook the barbeque, getting it done mostly before the sun comes up helps.

"I also make sure that we hydrate, we drink plenty of water, Gatorade, and pretty much stay out of the direct sun," Morris said.

Yet, when the day is done, Jiles believes dealing with the extreme heat is worth it.

"This is the best BBQ in town," he said.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said there are no rules or regulations for employers who have employees working in the heat.

OSHA does however require that employees have access to water and be permitted to rest. OSHA also offers training to employers or managers of employees working in hot conditions to ensure workers don't suffer from heat stress or dehydration.