Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que and Soul Food
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Best BBQ I've had in a long time!!! Everything was amazing!
Best barbecue ever!
Awesome flavor!
Was visiting family, and I caught a whiff of whatever was cooking from a few blocks away. Instantly, I knew this was where we were going for lunch. Oh man, we were not disappointed. Some of the best ribs I've ever had. The mac and the baked beans are perfect. Everyone in the family was completely satisfied. They had pulled pork sandwiches and highly recommend it. Go to this place. Delicious and priced right. 🤤😁🤯👏
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 5:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 5:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 7PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 5PM |
Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que and Soul Food is a beloved family-run restaurant in Tampa known for its hearty and flavorful dishes. The restaurant offers a variety of soul food favorites, including pork chops that are fresh and well-seasoned, needing no sauce, and barbecue ribs that are tender and smoky, with the aroma of the smoker often filling the air. Customers praise the side dishes for tasting homemade and flavorful, although some find the mac and cheese to be a bit flat. The fried chicken is often described as tender and juicy, and fried okra stands out as exceptionally good, even compared to other southern spots.
The atmosphere at Al's feels welcoming and like visiting family, with attentive service from friendly staff members who check on diners throughout their meal. Many reviews highlight the excellent hospitality and the warm, down-home vibe, especially noting the kindness of the owner and the mother-daughter team running the place.
Al's is highly recommended for dine-in and takeout, though customers advise calling directly rather than relying on online ordering platforms. The restaurant has earned a reputation as a go-to spot for barbecue and soul food, consistently delivering great food and service that leave guests eager to return.