With a highly rated place in walking distance from my AirBnb, I decided to give this place a shot…read morefor dinner. The interior of the restaurant was definitely bigger than I thought it would be, with plenty of seating for you to enjoy your food in. The staff was friendly but not all too helpful with reccomendations on portion sizes. I ended up ordering 1/4 pound of brisket and a side of baked beans. It came 2 slices of texas toast. I did like the fact that you had a choice of how your food was prepared, be it sliced or chunks and fatty or lean. The brisket was cooked perfectly and the sauces definitely added to the overall flavor. I was definitely happy with the size of the baked beans side amd ended up finishing the leftover I had of this later that night! It was a nice place to eat at and quick ticket time is always appreciated!

The Smokin' Ox is a staple for local BBQ in Polk County. Clayton and his team are always offering…read morespecials like burnt ends and strawberry short cake. The dry rubbed ribs with their house seasoning pair well with all 3 sauces - sweet,spicy or mustard based sauce. Brisket can be ordered sliced or chopped & lean or fatty based on preference of wanting a cut from the flat or point end of the brisket. We enjoy the sliced, lean brisket but also really enjoy the chopped brisket paired on top of the fat fries w / ranch & jalapeños! The brisket is moist and fork tender, we always order a 1 lb. portion so we have extra for later. The sides are well seasoned & flavor packin', never lackin! From creamy 5 cheese mac to turnip greens & green beans...they don't disappoint! If you're in the area and looking for a local gem then look no further. Come in hungry and leave happy! Just tell Clayton and his family that Cam sent ya.

Mike and Gina really went above and beyond to provide a private catering this week, with very short…read morenotice! The food was coming out hot and fresh, coming out with short wait times which kept the line flowing smooth. The portions were large and the fries perfectly seasoned. Gina was very friendly and patient with our employees which is much appreciated. I love that they have vegan options too! We will be calling them back again.

Hands down the BEST burgers in Polk County! My only complaint is that I could get them 7 days a…read moreweek. Seriously, the food is priced extremely fair and the portions are huge. You certainly won't go hungry! Mike and Gina set up in our community a few times and it's been amazing. Every single neighbor absolutely raves about their food AND service! I'm not sure what these two can't cook, because everything we've tried from the burgers to tamales, to tacos, and baked goods, has been delish! Greate people and great food! Do yourself a favor and find them in the community and get some of their amazing food. Especially the BBQ Bacon Burger --- drool-worthy!

Had a delicious meal at this food truck off highway 27. My friend had recommended I try his food…read moreand it did nod disappoint. The oxtails were well seasoned and bursting with flavor. The rice was good. The Mac and cheese was pretty good too. The box was so packed it could hardly close... he gives a lot of food. The meal fed me and my son. His service was excellent. When my meal was done he got out of his truck and brought it to me and I like when people go the extra mile... it's the little things that make customers feel important. I recommend and will return to try more items.

This is hands down the BESTTT Jamacian food I've had in Polk County!!!! A hidden gem right off of…read moreUS-27. The ambience is chill and lowkey, parking & getting back on the highway was easy. The Oxtail was tender & amazing and all the sides were well seasoned & delicious. The owner was so polite & even came right up to my car to deliver the food to me. I paid cash at the register, which I guess is a different rate than credit card payment, and so he came to personally give me back the $1 dollar they had accidentally overcharged, which I hadn't even noticed. I thought that small action was so honest and a great sign of good business practice. I would have never noticed that extra dollar missing, but the honesty and integrity of the owner doing that is honestly something we don't see too often today. That + The food is absolutely delicious, I am definitely a repeat customer! Summer body is gonna have to wait another year we eating GOOD! LOL

We had the truck out to our neighborhood for an event and hands down we enjoyed the best yuca fries…read morewe have ever had. We had the Cuban sandwich with yuca fries and our son had the kids chicken tenders with fries. Ordering was so simple. We were able to pre-order a day before they arrived and select the time we wanted to pick up the food. It was ready 15 minutes early and we got a notification in the BFT app when it was. We are born and raised in the tampa Bay Area and have had our fair share of Cuban sandwiches. It may surprise you on how many people mess it up, we are thrilled to say this is not one of them. The Cuban was perfection and classic (with the Genoa salami) the portion was wonderful too and did not leave us wanting for more. The yuca fries came with a garlic Mayo sauce and I could put that on almost anything and it would be delicious too. I will order from here again and if I am somewhere that has this truck. I will not skip over it.

I love food trucks! I have the BFT food truck app on my phone so I can find trucks nearby. We…read morehave had several food trucks come into our community recently, and so far this has been my favorite. They have different tacos, tostones, Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, stuffed potatoes and more. I have had the pork tacos, which are delicious. Filled with fresh ingredients, they are super tasty. My husband said they even had too much pork....WHAT? Who says that? I have tried both the chicken and beef empanadas. I like the beef, although they are filled with a lot of air. I didn't care for the chicken at all. The first time we got that stuffed potatoes, they were super yummy. The second time they were way bigger and not quite as good. I look forward to their return so I can try something new.

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious

We'll try this place first time , parking lot look full so must be a great place I thought, but…read moretotally disappointed. We got seat really fast , place was packed, but our server was the best thing from the whole place , after that everything goes down hill . Im a big montecristo sandwich fan and saw they have it here , so I order that , I knew it was going to be bad when the waitress ask me how you like your eggs ( Montecristo doesn't have eggs ) so I got a called montecristo breakfast sandwich... then wife order the eggs and pork chops , they had a weird stunk smell , like they were past due., so like I said only thing good of this place it was the server , don't recommend this place at all

We came here for breakfast, ordering a variety of breakfast foods amongst 5 of us…read more It was all pretty basic stuff, tasted good and what have not. The food all came out about the same time and in a timely manner. Service was also good. Breakfast foods are generally pretty basic, thus the 3 stars (acceptable with no issues). I would return here for breakfast again. The "real" overall review will be once we eat here for lunch or dinner. I'll revisit this review once we do that.

Fantastic food truck at Swan Brewery for Live Music Bingo with SG Wood. Super fast service. Lots…read moreof fresh, homemade food for a great price. If you see this food truck around town, order anything. You won't be disappointed!

I'm so glad to have found this food truck at Swan Brewing in downtown Lakeland, Florida... amazing…read morefood, made to order, perfect portion... got the tacos (3) on small corn tortillas, full of flavorful roasted chicken, plus cotija cheese/tomatoes/cilantro (small upcharge, which included a side - get the sweet plantains!)... soooooo good!

Really really tasty! You get a lot of food for the price. I had a couple of sliders and Mac n…read morecheese. I will tell you i am very picky about my Mac n cheese. I loved theirs. Had a little smoky taste with a bite to it. YUM! Husband said the coleslaw and greens are really good along with his pulled pork sliders. Will definitely be back! 5 stars!

Located in historic Lake Whites, this local Barbie-Q restaurant is a good choice if you are craving…read moresouthern Barbie-Q. The daily specials are reasonably priced, but the meals are a bit on the pricy side. The Brisket meal included 2 small slices of meat and your choice of two sides and either toast or cornbread. The cornbread was really a unique cornbread pancake. The beans were really sweet and flavorful. The Brisket was well seasoned with a nice dry rub and smoked. Three Barbie-Q sauces, regular, tangy, and spicy. Banana Pudding was made fresh and was yummy. The ambiance was no frills, order at counter, pay, sit at and wait. The wait was a bit long, and for no reason I could understand, as there was only one other table and a person picking up takeout. The staff were nice.