Food was real good. Man taking order was a little rude.
Cindy Cerniga
Burnt ends were very good. Mac and cheese and cole slaw weed also good.
Misty LoPresti
Very good barbecue and sides. It's a bit pricey... but most barbecue is. The portions were huge, and I love that you can purchase their spice rubs and sauces for home. The place is super clean, and everything you need is out on tables. From to go containers to wet wipes. They also support the local standards like Turners Tea in the case and Heinz on the table. I will definitely be returning.
Troy Leighty
Awesome BBQ.
Bobby
As someone originally from the south, my standards for barbecue are quite high, and until trying Big Rig, they hadn't been met in the Pittsburgh area. Big Rig BBQ blew my mind. The first time I came, I tried the pulled pork sandwich with the baked beans and my friend snagged the brisket with macaroni and cheese. We both loved what we got. The second time I came (within a couple of weeks of the first time) I had the smokehouse sandwich and the potato salad; again, both magnificent. The one thing I have to say that they could improve on is the sauces. They gave me all three both times and I didn't know which was which but I only loved one. The other two lacked tanginess or spice, but one was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back any time I'm in the area.
R M
This is strictly a brisket review, as that’s all I’m interested in finding in Pittsburgh. Big rigs came well recommended in the area, and they claim to have “Texas style” brisket. Being from Texas, and still on the hunt to find anything remotely close to Texas style, big rigs fell short of living up to the name. First off, the biggest thing was that I ordered a 1/2 pound of brisket and what I got was well short of that. And before the owner comes on and tells me that I should have gone up to the counter and asked for more, if you guys think what I got was a 1/2 pound, then that only would’ve led to an argument. On top of it, the portion that I got was basically straight half fat. They did not ask if I wanted lean or moist so I assumed it would be somewhere in the middle, that’s my fault for not clarifying. As far as the way it was cooked, luckily it was not overly dry. But, as previous people have said, absolutely no smoke ring and not much flavor as well. As for the sauces, you get your choice between three. One that’s sweet, one that taste like basic hot sauce, and a mustard based one. What you see in the picture was $30, fountain drink, andwith 18% tip. Hopefully the owner doesn’t tell me that I should have gone back up to the counter and asked for different meat, that’s not the point. The point is that I was served what the restaurant thought was adequate portions and quality.
David Albright
Outside looked odd. But experience and food was great.
Denise Schwartz
Eleven of us gathered there for dinner. Employees welcomed each of us as we gradually arrived… they answered questions and helped us to understand the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It was relatively quiet yet busy. We could converse and hear each other with ease. There was plenty of room. We sat at a large wooden picnic table in an attached room. The place was busy. The acoustics were great. It felt private! The food we ordered was made rather quickly and everything from the pulled pork to Brussels sprouts to Burnt ends to toasted cheese and baked beans was very tasty and satisfying! Leftover containers are available. We did not order dessert tho it was available. We relaxed and visited; there was no rush to leave.
Jenna Maguire
Always an awesome experience. Everyone is so friendly and the food is perfection every time. It's one of our absolute favorite spots ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Texas Style Brisket Cheddar Jalapeño Kielbasa Links Mac and Cheese, Pit Beans, Banana Pudding, Cornbread, Burger of the Week, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mac & Cheese
Really good food, with generous portions for a fair price.
We stopped in on a whim, and were very happy with the visit. We will be going again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. D.
There was plastic in my food
Tim B (snoodking)
Best BBQ in the area. I look for excuses to go back. Don't change a thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Texas Style Brisket Cheddar Jalapeño Kielbasa Links Mac and Cheese, The Double Pig, Double Pig Sandwich, Pit Beans, Sweet BBQ Sauce, Burger, Cornbread, Glazed Pork Belly Burnt, Burger of the Week, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich
John Draganosky
This place is AMAZING and has the best BBQ in all of Pittsburgh! Super quick service and excellent quality food with super friendly owner and staff! You will NOT be disappointed with this food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Double Pig, Double Pig Sandwich, Pit Beans, Burger, Banana Pudding, Cornbread, Burger of the Week, Turkey, Half Rack of Ribs, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Barbecue Sauces, Mac & Cheese
Jennifer Yalich Keating
I live in Monroeville and somehow only recently became aware of Big Rig’s BBQ. Someone from the North Hills told me about it when I mentioned that I was from Monroeville. He said to me, “Oh, Monroeville! That’s where they have that REALLY good BBQ place. It is SO good and it makes you think, ‘Now this is some honestly authentic BBQ!’”. I finally went with a friend last night. Oh. My. Goodness. Perfection. My mouth is watering as I type!!
Very good BBQ. Would recommend.
Food was real good. Man taking order was a little rude.
Burnt ends were very good. Mac and cheese and cole slaw weed also good.
Very good barbecue and sides. It's a bit pricey... but most barbecue is. The portions were huge, and I love that you can purchase their spice rubs and sauces for home. The place is super clean, and everything you need is out on tables. From to go containers to wet wipes. They also support the local standards like Turners Tea in the case and Heinz on the table. I will definitely be returning.
Awesome BBQ.
As someone originally from the south, my standards for barbecue are quite high, and until trying Big Rig, they hadn't been met in the Pittsburgh area. Big Rig BBQ blew my mind. The first time I came, I tried the pulled pork sandwich with the baked beans and my friend snagged the brisket with macaroni and cheese. We both loved what we got. The second time I came (within a couple of weeks of the first time) I had the smokehouse sandwich and the potato salad; again, both magnificent. The one thing I have to say that they could improve on is the sauces. They gave me all three both times and I didn't know which was which but I only loved one. The other two lacked tanginess or spice, but one was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back any time I'm in the area.
This is strictly a brisket review, as that’s all I’m interested in finding in Pittsburgh.
Big rigs came well recommended in the area, and they claim to have “Texas style” brisket. Being from Texas, and still on the hunt to find anything remotely close to Texas style, big rigs fell short of living up to the name.
First off, the biggest thing was that I ordered a 1/2 pound of brisket and what I got was well short of that. And before the owner comes on and tells me that I should have gone up to the counter and asked for more, if you guys think what I got was a 1/2 pound, then that only would’ve led to an argument. On top of it, the portion that I got was basically straight half fat. They did not ask if I wanted lean or moist so I assumed it would be somewhere in the middle, that’s my fault for not clarifying.
As far as the way it was cooked, luckily it was not overly dry. But, as previous people have said, absolutely no smoke ring and not much flavor as well.
As for the sauces, you get your choice between three. One that’s sweet, one that taste like basic hot sauce, and a mustard based one. What you see in the picture was $30, fountain drink, andwith 18% tip.
Hopefully the owner doesn’t tell me that I should have gone back up to the counter and asked for different meat, that’s not the point. The point is that I was served what the restaurant thought was adequate portions and quality.
Outside looked odd. But experience and food was great.
Eleven of us gathered there for dinner. Employees welcomed each of us as we gradually arrived… they answered questions and helped us to understand the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It was relatively quiet yet busy. We could converse and hear each other with ease. There was plenty of room. We sat at a large wooden picnic table in an attached room. The place was busy. The acoustics were great. It felt private! The food we ordered was made rather quickly and everything from the pulled pork to Brussels sprouts to Burnt ends to toasted cheese and baked beans was very tasty and satisfying! Leftover containers are available. We did not order dessert tho it was available. We relaxed and visited; there was no rush to leave.
Always an awesome experience. Everyone is so friendly and the food is perfection every time. It's one of our absolute favorite spots ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Texas Style Brisket Cheddar Jalapeño Kielbasa Links Mac and Cheese, Pit Beans, Banana Pudding, Cornbread, Burger of the Week, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mac & Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Bigger on the inside that it looks from outside.
Really good food, with generous portions for a fair price.
We stopped in on a whim, and were very happy with the visit. We will be going again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
There was plastic in my food
Best BBQ in the area. I look for excuses to go back. Don't change a thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Texas Style Brisket Cheddar Jalapeño Kielbasa Links Mac and Cheese, The Double Pig, Double Pig Sandwich, Pit Beans, Sweet BBQ Sauce, Burger, Cornbread, Glazed Pork Belly Burnt, Burger of the Week, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This place is AMAZING and has the best BBQ in all of Pittsburgh! Super quick service and excellent quality food with super friendly owner and staff! You will NOT be disappointed with this food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Double Pig, Double Pig Sandwich, Pit Beans, Burger, Banana Pudding, Cornbread, Burger of the Week, Turkey, Half Rack of Ribs, Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Barbecue Sauces, Mac & Cheese
I live in Monroeville and somehow only recently became aware of Big Rig’s BBQ. Someone from the North Hills told me about it when I mentioned that I was from Monroeville. He said to me, “Oh, Monroeville! That’s where they have that REALLY good BBQ place. It is SO good and it makes you think, ‘Now this is some honestly authentic BBQ!’”. I finally went with a friend last night. Oh. My. Goodness. Perfection. My mouth is watering as I type!!
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