50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Miami

“Gracias a Jose M por su excellent attention“

“Es nuestra primera vez en el restaurant, fue una experiencia maravillosa, nos atendió Juan Pablo, un muchacho excelente, educado, respetuoso, estuvo siempre al tanto de que todo estuviera bien y que nos sintiéramos a gusto, lo recomiendo para un rato en familia,buena música, atención de primera, deliciosa comida y un placer enorme de quien nos atendió“

“The best smoked turkey BLT and Mac-n-cheese I’ve ever had. Simply amazing“

“10/10 recommend! We had the loaded cheese fries with brisket and the tomahawk steak! we are big steak people and we are from Texas and he got our full approval Texas style 😎 🌟“

“It was our first time dining at this restaurant, and I have to say we were extremely pleased. My wife and I started with an appetizer (the tostones) and it proved to be a great choice! The waitress (also the owner) was super friendly, great attitude, and explained the menu for us first timers. The food and experience was taste buds satisfying delicious! We will be back, and I’m looking forward to trying their Ruben! Highly recommend.“

“Amazing service, however not that great of BBQ. If you like mustard you’d like this, I think it’s very strong on mustard flavor. Especially the BBQ sauce, the brisket was fairly dry, pulled pork didn’t taste like much, Mac tasted like Velveeta with some panko on top. I’d rate it less but the service was great!“

“I had an incredible experience at Rancho Criollo. The flavors were absolutely mouthwatering, and the meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. The variety of Latin-inspired dishes on the menu was just perfect, and the friendly staff made the whole experience even better . I highly recommend trying their delicious cachapas and grilled meats. This food truck is a must-visit for any food lover!!“

“Wow!!! I thought I have had some of the best BBQ around the country. Kansas City, Texas. This place blew them out of the water. Everything was exceptional. Ribs Brisket Sides. The atmosphere super cool. The service out of Miami. HAhaha!!!Tatiana was exceptional and Diana Isabel mgr. everybody made us feel like family. Congrats Jeff!! Good job. And the cafecito. Vaya De Pipi!!!“

“Had some ribs and chicken last night. nice and tender with good service!! check 'em out!!“

“I was nearby last night and googled a place to get a good burger and I drove down to an area. I’ve never been and found this quaint little area with food trucks and the burger and milkshake here was divine. There’s a nice outside patio bar five or six food trucks that serve different food. I would definitely go back.!“

“La carne estaba sabrosa y muy buen ambiente familiar“

“In 2024, I participated in the Key2MIA tour, which took place around Juneteenth. One of the stops on the tour was “Meat the Veggies,” where I had the chance to try their food for the first time. I was blown away by their impressive presentation, beautifully set-up tent, and food truck. I was genuinely excited to try whatever they were offering, and thank goodness I did—it was absolutely delicious! Their mango chipotle sauce quickly became my favorite, and I even tagged and persistently reached out to them for months just to get more of it. I also tried their pulled oxtail meat, which was a solid 10/10. It’s a must-try, and I highly recommend it. I truly love this brand!“

“Excellent food! Their candied bacon and mac and cheese are both fantastic! Friendly service, great people!“

“The best attention the best food is delighted with your juice thanks Tamara for your excellent service [Original] La mejor atención la mejor comida quede encantada con su jugo Gracias Tamara por tu excelente servicio“

“Excellent BBQ Ribs and Chicken. Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens sides are Amazing! Highly Recommended!!!!😀😀“

“We’ve been coming here for years and the experience keeps getting better and better. The entire staff is extremely welcoming and makes you feel at home every time. We visit at least once a month, and it has become one of our family favorites.

The menu has evolved in a really good way over the years, with more variety and consistently great quality. The kids absolutely love the arepas here — especially the arepa con queso rallado and the cheese arepitas.

Most of the time I order the Arepa Pico e Gallo, which is an absolute must-try. My husband loves the Parrilla Pico e Gallo as well. And the new parrilla a la leña is honestly out of this world — incredible flavor, perfectly cooked, and one of the best things we’ve tried there recently.

Everything is flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned. If you’re looking for authentic Venezuelan BBQ and comfort food with a warm atmosphere and consistently excellent food, this place is definitely worth visiting.“

“Ammmmmaaazinnng experience from zoe lady. Im usually a bit picky about my haitian food but my lord this is the best quality caribbean spot ive had in decades. Not only is the food good, ZOE LADY IS A SWEETHEART! SHE IS SWEET AND ACCOMMODATING! Had a situation with my order and she went out her way to make up for it and to make sure i was pleased. What other haitian restaurant provides that type of service. She has gained a loyal customer. See ya soon zoe mami.“

“Great guy and great food.“

“Deliciosa comida y muy buena atención. El mejor pollo...Que delicia todo. Se lo recomiendo en Kendall“

“We had the barbecue chicken and fries and pulled pork it was very good and we enjoyed our server Phil who made us laugh a lot would really recommend coming back it’s a great place“

“Was driving around the area looking for some good BBQ and luckily came across this spot, definitely a great find. The prices are right and the value is solid.

I ordered the regular rib sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The ribs came out hot, smothered in sauce, with that perfectly fatty, flavorful meat, exactly how I like it.

For a little less than $10, I left full and satisfied. I’m on the road a lot, so I’ve already saved this place to my favorites. Definitely coming back for lunch again.“

“I've been going there for years. They know me by name. Everyone is really friendly; the location is cozy. The ribs and sauce are delectable. The chicken has always been juicy and not dry. I tried their pork souse, and it is delicious. The baked beans and collard greens are wonderful.“

“The food was excellent the ribs was tender the was delicious and I can’t say anything bad about the cashier because she was very helpful friendly funny and she made us feel welcomed very efficient and always smiling no matter what day I come“

“Excellent Service Food is AMAZING TDCJ discount“

“HANDS DOWN THE BEST BARBECUE I EVER HAD“

“extraordinario, la mejor atención y calidad.“

“Ottimo cibo e cordialità, titolare top!!!“

“Es buena la atención de sus empleados, la comida riquísima , y música en vivo espectacular me encantó me sentí en mi país vzla gracias“

“They was friendly, definitely welcoming. The food was really good seasoned pork chops I had it was bomb.“

“Muy buena atención por parte del chico que nos atendió el lugar espectacular muy satisfecha con el servicio 👍👍👍“

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“Is my first time at this Shorty's restaurant. But the same that other. Great food, atmosphere and service, in a typical American restaurant, specially RIBS! Soft meat, the flavor, bbq sauce. Amazing. Finally, dessert. We ordered lemon pie and brownie. OMG!“

“Delicious Very cozy place“

“The legendary Churchill's! Played there for years until recently. Hopefully it re-opens completely soon!!! An iconic place in Miami.“

“Karla makes my experience here great everytime. I eat here frequently and get the same order so as soon as I walk in I just tell her “you know why I’m here” and her and the amazing chef always deliver and go above and beyond to make me feel like family. Food is great, good portions and good vibes“

“Buen servicio, lugar acogedor buena sazon.. excelente servicio al cliente 👍100% recomendable“

“This place is incredible! They take classic American BBQ and prepare it so well, it can compete in grillmasters challenges...and win! Awesome staff, delicious food. Make it a purpose to stop in if you're ever in the Miami area.“

“great grilled chicken… best grilled chicken around“

“Muy rico todo muchas gracias“

“extraordinario servicio....excelente....“

“I went there for takeout; there was a very nice person at the front who answered my questions, took my order and assembled the food when ready and added all the accessories. I ordered duck, BBQ spareribs and BBQ pork. All were delicious. This was my first time going there but won’t be my last.“

“Great food mostly take out !!!!“

“I came here a few weeks ago and had some good tequeños, it's a nice place, la muchacha que me atendió era muy atenta y amable.“

“Very good customer service, great food ❤️❤️“

“great grilled chicken… best grilled chicken around“

“Muy buena comida y un excelente servicio. Gracias Valery por atendernos tan bien 😊“

“Great food truck. I love their bbq because it's not doused in bbq sauce. The meats all hold up on their own and are delicious. I love the tacos and loaded fries. I go here probably more than I should but it's soo good and well priced.“

“THANKFULLY, I didn’t even look at reviews before eating here, or else I may have tried another one of the spots directly next to it.... this was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time!! So much flavor and texture in both dishes myself and my wife ordered. It is just a tad confusing how some dishes pretty much require you to order a side of rice with it, but otherwise, fantastic experience. Would recommend for sure!!“

“As a foodie who travels for work, I sometimes dont want a fancy menu and it is sometimes difficult to find somewhere that you can have one or two simple things that are consistently good. But if you wanted to try something different and very authentic , this place can do both! the service is very good and the main server looks like a Peking Opera star!“