Taino Smokehouse

482 S Main St, Middletown
(860) 358-9828

Recent Reviews

Melinda S

Pure heaven!!! I got the BBQ pulled pork over Mac and cheese and it was soooo good I almost cried! This is the only thing I’ve tried so far but since this was so delicious, I definitely plan on coming back. It was about $18 for this, but the portion size is HUGE! This lasted me three meals because it’s that much and super filling. 10/10 recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, BBQ, Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Paul Dufrat

Awesome spot for BBQ! The food is absolutely fantastic. The baby back ribs were great as well as the pulled chicken and pulled pork are so good as well. Sides are solid. Super friendly and prices and portions are good. I would highly recommend a stop in if your in the area. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tracie O'Keefe

Excellent BBQ!! I love this little hidden gem. Tiny place with great big flavor.I tried ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Plus collard greens and beans. Outstanding meat, so flavorful and moist. The ribs were tender and fall off the bone. The collard greens were also tender and delicious. Beans are beans...I liked these because there weren't overdone with sugar.This little tiny dining room puts out some seriously good BBQ. You won't be sorry to hit this place up.On top of ALL that was good, the wait staff was friendly! The owner came out to see how all her patrons were doing, having some conversation.Hope to see you there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ, Smoked Brisket

Erica Grigley

Everything was so delicious ?. I can't wait for the outside to open.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Allison K.

Excellent all around! We had a bunch of different options and everything was delish. Very small inside but I hear they have a nice patio in the summer months. Staff was very helpful and nice so A++ for service. The wings were huge and so tasty - nice smoky flavor but still juicy. All around winner. The Mac and cheese is so creamy and cheesy I wanted a huge plate of just that! Don't hesitate to try this joint!!

steven Labella

good food..small establishment. 3 to 4 tables for dining only. best for take out..recommend to call ahead and order, other wise you will wait a bit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ

Abbie Riggio (Riggz)

Great food and staff, cozy atmosphere......

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Balboni

Delicious, the second time I've eaten there, and just as amazing as the first. The BBQ is the best I've had in Connecticut hands down. I would highly recommend a stop in if your in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Corned Beef, BBQ, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Brisket

JARED COGGINS

Came in for a quick bite during a slow time of the days. Got to have an awesome chat with chef Diana. She made me a killer sandwich and even took the time to sit down and chat since I had questions about why I keep ruining my own briskets at home.She gave me a couple pointers on how I can make my own briskets better! idk if I’ll ever be able to get them as good as this place does them, still the fact that she gave me some pointers means so much!Beyond thrilled. Foods was great! Even better people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Jim L.

Excellent BBQ. Really friendly staff, with good service. Really enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend and we will be going back!

Leslie Spatola

Reuben sandwich was perfect, meat was lean, just right amount of other ingredients fries were done to a light crisp and Jen, general manager was cooperative and most helpful! You need to try this sandwich!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

L H

Awesome food! Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Brisket

pall oushana

Gr8 place, little pricey. Fill in pretty fast, been there by 430 and almost empty, by the time appetizers arrive, almost packed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, BBQ, Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Leah Lomotey

So they just giving anybody the ability to have a restaurant now? I ordered the pulled chicken (which was recommended by the woman on the phone, who was very sweet) and my fiance got the half rack of ribs. I remember asking her specifically "is the chicken dry, ma'am?" and she assured me it's one of the most popular things on the menu and it would not be dry.We must have very different definitions of dry because with the exception of the few dribbles of sauce on that chicken it was PARCHED. On the side I had the green beans which left much to be desired as well as the potato salad which had a strange taste to it. I ran to the cabinet to add salt, pepper and paprika.My fiance was equally disappointed with his ribs which he said were tough and dry. He also had the mac and cheese which had a strange orangey-brown color to it and screamed Velveeta, with a side of bland collard greens. We had the corn bread as well which was cute since it was cupcake shaped and had a brown sugar butter on top but it gave very much store bought corn bread.I don't write reviews but we were literally just so shocked by the high ratings here and folks lying saying the ribs are falling off the bone I had to come up here and give my experience. The food gave Middletown elementary school was trying to serve soul food/barbecue to the children during Black history month. I personally wouldn't go back.The people on the phone and at the front were VERY nice though!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Tal Hoss

Awesome place! The wings are must-have. Everything we had (brisket, ribs, coleslaw, potato salad) was delicious. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, BBQ

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