If you’re in the mood for tasty BBQ, you can find a number of eateries in the Tampa, Florida, area that offer flavorful menu options. Instead of trying to fire up your own grill and start cooking, head to one of these joints to enjoy a delicious meal.
Al’s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
The name of this BBQ spot says it all – you’ll be licking your fingers to enjoy the saucy flavors. Al’s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que was named one of the top barbecue joints in the state, as well as one of the city’s top restaurants on both Tripadvisor and Yelp. The BBQ spot is open Wednesday through Saturday, serving up tasty options.
On the menu, you’ll find sandwiches served with bread and sauce and featuring ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage, chopped beef, chicken, turkey breast, or turkey leg. You can also get a plate of just meat or enjoy one of the smoked meat options with sides. Try some baked beans, Southern-style potato salad, yellow rice and chicken, creamy slaw, collard greens, black-eyed peas, okra and tomatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, or cornbread. Save room for dessert, as the homemade banana pudding, pies, and OMG cake are decadent treats.
Bruh Mans BBQ
For a unique experience, locate the Bruh Mans BBQ food truck, which parks at various locations around Tampa. The owners started this family-owned eatery in 2008, using their grandfather’s recipes that he used when smoking hams and turkeys for Thanksgiving. The food options available at the truck still use the same family recipes, putting their soul into what they prepare. Additionally, Bruh Mans BBQ has a passion for feeding the local community. Smoked meat options include ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and brisket, while sides include baked beans, slaw, mac and cheese, and potato salad.
Ya Boy’s BBQ
Ya Boy’s BBQ is open Thursday through Saturday, serving up flavorful smoked meats and side dishes. It’s best known for its chicken wings and BBQ ribs, although the menu includes several other choices as well. You can enjoy a sandwich topped with chopped beef or chicken, sausage, or pulled pork, a plate with your choice of meat and two sides, or a family meal that has enough to feed a group. The sides rotate on occasion, but some of the top choices include mac and cheese, yellow rice, baked beans, potato salad, seasoned curly fries, green beans, and collard greens.
Mel’s House of Smoke BBQ & Catering
Mel’s House of Smoke is another food truck that only serves on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for lunch and dinner, but it’s a popular place to eat. On the meat list, you’ll find ribs, thin ends, chicken, sausage, and pulled pork. You can get your meat on a plate with side dishes, piled on bread as a sandwich, or on its own in various size options. The menu even includes smaller options for kids, along with side dishes like potato salad, collard greens, and dirty rice.
With so many places to eat BBQ in Tampa, it’s easy to pick out a new favorite joint. Take advantage of the comfortable atmosphere that each offers, along with the tasty menu options.
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