50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near University Park

“I was there on 7/31, was served by Jamie. S He was very professional, courtesy, and knowledgeable. I don't know if this is the place to bring my complaint about her supervisor, but you can emaemail and I will explain. I would hire Jamie anytime.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“We went to Miami from Southern Illinois for a golf tournament and decided to try Famous Dave’s for supper. The only disappointment that we had was we waited until the day before we left to eat there. The food was phenomenal and the service was great. We would have loved to have eaten there another day to try some other barbecue. Who would have thought there would be the gem of a bbq joint in South Florida. I never expected it and I would highly recommend. Our server Christian worked hard and done a great job.“

“If you're looking for real American Ribs, this is the place, I got the Baby Back Ribs (fall of the bone, real juicy tenders) with Mac and Cheese and Cornbread, delicious !

Plus, they have a lot of different sauces, I really recommend this place.

Excellent customer service, Isaac is the best!“

“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“

“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.“

“Buen sabor en la costilla y la carne.“

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

“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!!“

“La carne estaba sabrosa y muy buen ambiente familiar“

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

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

“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.!“

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

“Delicious and convenient churrascaria. It’s easy to miss but they have outdoor tables and lights and music. Hard to beat if you’re looking for an easy place to grab well priced grilled meats. The Greek salad, tostones were also excellent. We went with our kids and they loved playing outside and it’s kid friendly.“

“I first learned of this restaurant through instagram, I then looked it up on google and was very impressed with the reviews. Let me tell you, the reviews do not lie! Absolutely everything we tasted, from the sangria, to the appetizers to the meal itself and dessert was absolutely amazing! The service was also top notch! Rosy was very attentive, friendly and gave great recommendations. Tony greeted us at the door and was also very friendly. The restaurant itself is beautiful! This is a must to try if you are in Miramar!“

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

“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“

“Great service“

“Coop's Pit BBQ is always on point, hot, tasteful I can never choose between the ribs or the chickens both are sooooooo good. I always end up getting both. There's a great variety of side items all of them are delicious? but that mac & cheese is my JAM?! OMG I'm SALIVATING ? just thinking about it. And let's not forget about the LEMON CAKE!! ? yummy. Check out Coop's, they will not disappoint.“

“Delicious Very cozy place“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful experience at El Churrascaso! The food was absolutely delicious—everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The service was outstanding as well. Our server, Andrea, was incredibly helpful, attentive, and friendly throughout our visit. She made sure we had everything we needed and provided excellent recommendations.

Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! 😊🍽👏“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Freshest ingredients in Miami. $27.00 per person for lunch. Hot pot and all you can eat buffet. Great venue. Fantastic staff. Clean. 5/5 🌟 I'll be back.“

“They're well organized for holidays, can get whole meal with pork, rice & beans, yuca, fried sweet plantains, tamales, etc even on the day of for New Year's or Christmas. Completas easily feed two people or can be stretched to two meals. The prices are pretty reasonable & portions are generous.“

“My server was by far the best I've had in a long while. Originally, I asked for a bowl of lemon wedges w/2 waters and when she refilled our water, she brought a 2nd bowl of lemon wedges🥳 Shrimp and lobster chowder was delicious! Dunk the bread in that 🤯 Your taste buds will blow your mind.“

“Mesa's BBQ is a delightful family-owned eatery that brings the heart of Cuban cuisine to life in a relaxed setting. Known for its homestyle dishes, this restaurant serves up an array of mouthwatering options, including their signature pork sandwich—featuring tender, seasoned shredded pork on fresh Cuban bread topped with onions. Other standout offerings include fried pork chunks and traditional favorites like grilled chicken and hearty meat stews. I start going there at the old Dairy Queen location on the Eastside of Hialeah before they moved to their new location on the Westside of the city. I continued to buy my food for my employees group meetings food from them when I was working for the city of Hialeah's city hall, I started in the Fire Department, and over time was promoted to Director of Information Technology with a staff of about 18 people. The Mesa family always treated use like part of their family!“

“Great food mostly take out !!!!“

“Very good customer service, great food ❤️❤️“

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

“My best friend and I have birthdays a week apart and decided to celebrate them with dinner at Champions Grill. It was an amazing dinner! The ambience was elevated but not stuffy, service was attentive but not rushed and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!“

“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.“

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

“Carlos Chica was amazing, He was very cordial, Helpful and outstanding, his suggestions with the items on the menu were super delicious, I will be coming back with my family, and will ask for Carlos again,
Thank you for this amazing experience at la fogata Flagler,
5 stars“

“I would like to recognize our server Pamela for providing outstanding service. She was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the entire dining experience. She greeted guests warmly, ensured orders were accurate, and checked in regularly to make sure everything met expectations. Her positive attitude, efficiency, and willingness to help created a welcoming atmosphere and contributed greatly to customer satisfaction. Overall, I would rate her service as excellent and would highly recommend them for their dedication and exceptional customer care.“

“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.“

“I’m still at my table enjoying my meal, but Roxy has been so sweet and attentive that I couldn’t wait to leave her a review. She is incredibly kind, polite, and has made our dining experience so enjoyable. Her friendly attitude and excellent service truly stand out. Thank you, Roxy, for making us feel so welcomed!“

“Yes/No I love and enjoy their food very much not once did i feel how i did tonight. See my dasher gave my order to someone else causing me to have to make another order only i decided to pick it up.�“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was a winning. we were warmly welcomed by the staff members and we felt fantastic. The food was just great. We loved this spot very much and we will visit this place again. Recommended.“

“This was honestly one of the best steak experiences I’ve had. The meat was cooked to the exact doneness I requested, which is something surprisingly few restaurants get right. I’ve been to many restaurants, and it’s rare to find a kitchen that truly knows how to cook a steak perfectly.

On top of that, Alejandro provided exceptional service. He was attentive, friendly, professional, and made our entire dining experience even better. His service was beyond 5 stars!

I highly recommend this restaurant, and I’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you for an amazing meal and outstanding hospitality!“

“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.“

“The manager Susan was very personable and attentive. Services were prompt and Courteous. The food was Fresh and hot.“

“The food is delicious, I often come here for lunch. But it's a shame that one of the female employees is unpleasant and very unfriendly. I hope the management or owner will pay attention to this and listen to the opinions of their customers. I hope they open a branch at Dadeland Mall.“