Sloppy Mama's BBQ: Union Market

1309 5th St NE, Washington

Recent Reviews

Saul Menacho

Great food fast service and all the great Aroma therapy you could want !! I’ll be back !!

Chris M.

I got really delicious perfectly smoked fall off the bones bbq ribs!! Mouth watering juicy briskets!! And yummy spicy sauce smoked pork belly cubes!! So yummy with rice. Im not a big fan of their bbq sauces but that's just me. I like smokey spicy bbq sauces and not too vinegary. Their food is consistent in flavor and seasoning.

Mary W.

Their beef brisket is ok. That's the only thing we order from them because it is close to our house. I am google search hoping to find better ones. P.S. My children and I tried their pull pork, corn bread and Mac N Cheese and did not like them. The corn breads were not very flavorful and did not have the right texture. Similarly, the mc N Cheese and pull pork had no flavor.

Arvind N.

Tried it for the first time today and ordered my go to BBQ dish - 1/2 lbs of brisket. I was dry and lacked seasoning. I would not recommend this place if you like a delicious, moist brisket.

Michael A Gillespie

Great bbq. The jackfruit was a yummy surprise. A vegetarian bbq option that didn’t make me miss having meat.

Keisha L.

You need to meet the meats at Sloppy Mama's!!! A meaty good time took place feasting on some good eats!! There's a meat for you and you and you too!!! Whether you want it by the piece or by the pound, choices range from ribs, brisket, sausage to pulled pork, chicken and turkey too!! (There's bbq jackfruit, so if you're vegan you can still chew here too) All the meats need a side, am I right? Check out the mac and cheese, the brussels and the potato salad!! I highly recommended the pork rinds and pimento cheese along with the cornbread and don't forget the sweet honey butter!!! Wash it all down sipping on a Juicy Julie!! A IPA that's exclusively brewed for Sloppy Mama's!! Whose ready to get sloppy?

Mia S.

Meat me in paradise y'all because Sloppy Mama's delivered with all things BBQ! A few of my favorites were the PcP (pork rinds with pimento cheese), Brussels and Brisket Jam, Prime Brisket, Pulled Pork, Potato Salad, and Cornbread with honey butter. When I say it's delicious, BELIEVE IT! The food got the crew saying "Bussin" which means add this spot to your list! The tender, smoky, flavorful meats were unreal. Sloppy Mama's even have a sauce station! Head now to Sloppy Mama's BBQ to see what the hype is talking about!

Amy Tarquinio

We had Sloppy Mommas cater an outdoor pig roast event for us and the entire experience was outstanding. Joe and Freddie were extremely professional, friendly and made everything run really smoothly. The food was out of this world! The pig, pulled chicken, cornbread, Mac n cheese, and potato salad were delicious as well as the pickles and sauces! It was definitely worth every single penny! We HIGHLY recommend Sloppy Mommas if you are considering having a party!

Murphy M.

This place has the best burger in the entire area, hands down. It's delicate but stays together, melts in your mouth, is perfectly cooked and just wow. Try this burger if you're a connoisseur.

904alh

Some of the best tasting and moist BBQ I have ever eaten and I am also from Texas! Brisket was moist and tasty. Other BBQ meats were excellent ?

Luis R Castellanos

Delicious food and excellent service.

Peter A.

After reading a little bio about the owner on their website who's a southern VA native, I was curious to check it out expecting authentic VA style BBQ since I miss wolfing them down during my college days in southern VA. I tried twice and am too disappointed to ever set foot there again. Their overall 4 stars here is seriously overrated. The first time I thought I'd try couple of their egg-n-cheese biscuit sandwiches with sausage on one and brisket on the other. Bit dried plus biscuits were overbaked dark brown where they were hard like rocks. Ideally biscuits are supposed to be fluffy and melt in your mouth. During second visit, I settled for a customized platter of brisket and babyback ribs with mac-n-cheese. I notice they serve biscuit with platter too. Ribs were Chili's quality. Brisket was a bit dry and even a little tough; brisket is supposed to be moist and tender. Mac-n-cheese tasted almost bland. The biscuit was cold and dense. The only pro or interesting part was they offer 5 BBQ sauces to choose from. That's exactly what saved them from a 1-star to salvage the taste a little although textures were definitely butchered.

Kelsey T.

I love it here! I was just driving by one day and saw it and bbq sounded so good so my friend and I stopped in. Their sandwiches are amazing it was exactly what i wanted!! Classic and delicious. They have a bunch of different sauces you can try, and their sides are good too. My friend got the hush puppies and they came with an amazing sauce. Im not usually in this area but i will be making a point to come back here its so good!! They also had a hot dog special that was buy one get one free

Vanessa J.

As it was July 4th, I was craving barbecue for some reason and the first that showed up on my Yelp search was Sloppy Mama's. It was nice to see that they had a covered outdoor dining and a spacious indoor if someone decides to dine in. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by one of their staff member and keep in mind their menu is a la carte. I was surprised that everything had to be ordered separately and trust me it definitely adds up. For my order, I tried their half chicken, brisket, Mac and cheese; and collard greens. The chicken was juicy but could have a tad bit more seasoning. The brisket was delicious and I wish I had ordered more. The Mac and cheese was slightly dry but their collard greens was very tasty. I think next time I'd probably order more collard greens and skip the Mac. The best part about this spot is that they have homemade sauces from something vinegary and creamy. Overall, my meal was good but a little on the pricier side.

Laura W.

We stopped in during their first few days returning to indoor dining for lunch. Order at the register and then it's brought out. You can get all your pickles, onions, and sauces on the far side of the dining room. My son and I both had pulled pork and loved it! It was smoky and flavorful in addition to being super tender. The happy tots are a MUST! The Mac and cheese was rich but lacked complexity in flavors. The Diablo and Georgia gold were my favorite sauces, and watch out, the Diablo lives up to the name. While they were doing a steady stream of takeout, my son and I had the dining room to ourselves. Staff was friendly and helpful. They started serving breakfast recently and I can't wait to go back to try it out!

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Sloppy Mama's BBQ: Union Market

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002