Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ

Our group of seven was looking for a place for a quick place to stop for lunch on our way out of town and found this little neighborhood soul food gem. The individual meals consist of your choice of a protein (BBQ chicken, beef, pork, or fish) plus two sides and a hot water cornbread biscuit. It was my first time trying rib tips, which were delicious. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and everyone working there was so warm and friendly. This is definitely more of a comfort food place and not the healthiest nutrition-wise, but we still enjoyed it as a fun way to experience the local culture near downtown Indianapolis.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bro after all the hype, I just expected more than tuff ,chewy tips, old chicken in a steamer , and flavorless cornbread..

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

First time @ Pa &Ma backyard BBQ on Martin Luther King in Indianapolis Indiana great Sunday dinner pork chops greens fried cornbread and mashed potatoes everything was warm pork chops was tender we'll check them out again back in the day I used to go to the back in the day I used to I used to go to the park mall on West 26th Street off of Martin Luther King the food is still cooked in the same tradition as it was back then

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Everything is good from the ribs tips to the desserts my fav go to spot

Pa and ma’s backyards barbecue is very good the lady serving the food is very greeting the kid at the desk tell me alot of things hes very nice and pleasing the guy that helps the lady he is funny i love me some mac and cheese from anywhere but when i tell you theyr’e mac and cheese is very good i first started going to pa and ma when i got out of school ine day my mom took me up there i LOVED it the service was very nice and do suggest to people i will say it everyday if i have to i LOVE PA and ma exspecially the kid in the front hes very kind and nice god bless. They’re shop and i hope they go big I LOVE PA AND MA

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pork and Mash were bland. Mac&Cheese tasted decent but I found a little piece of plastic in it… lady that worked there was rude

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

The people there are cool the food MAN NAWL!!! Rib tips are tuff. No seasoning on anything. Cabbage is best they got because they add vinegar. The fish should be fried fresh not sitting. Most the sides come out a can very disappointed!!!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Best for food ever!! A frequent stop after doctor appointment at IU/Methodist Hospital. Hot and delicious food with special deals. Down home cooking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was great, freindly. The food was delicious and hot. I can't wait to go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and friendly folks!

I'm never going back. I've tried them 3xs and the last two times just very disappointing. I ordered the 4 meals for 45 and everything was nasty. The fried catfish, pork chop,chicken, and potatoes was fried in old grease. Mac and cheese was runny and bland. Hot water cornbread was looking and taste like a dried pancake. I asked for a roll and got a biscuit. This is not it. 10 thumbs down

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

It was the best rib tips and cabbage I have ever had. Amazing food all around, can’t wait to go back

😌 home cooked food! And best deals in town!

Portions were smaller than expected, but the quality was excellent.

The brisket lacked any flavor. Was mostly fat. The collard greens and corn bread were passable. Mashed potatoes were decent.
Was in town for the hot rod power tour and needed a bite to eat. I should have gone to the other bbq place down the street.
Supposedly guy fieri recommended pa and ma’s.