Everything! Food, customer service, ambiance. For a BBQ restaurant, amazing chocolate chip cookie.

I want to start off this review on a personal note and big statement for myself. I do not care for BBQ typically, but this is the BEST BBQ joint I've ever, yes, EVER tried. My group of 3 walked up to the outdoor hostess, we gave a name for our group, it was about a 30-40 minute wait. It was expected since word of mouth was passed along that this place usually has a wait to be seated. Once we were sat on a booth, we were greeted by the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable waiter, sad to say, I don't remember her name, but the customer service was all the way there! When I scanned through the menu, I wanted to dig all the way in. Keep in mind, I was a bit skeptical since I am not the biggest BBQ fan. For starters we ordered their brisket bacon, brisket wings, and a brisket empanada. We were also told there was a daily special, pulled pork mac & cheese french fries so of course we got an order. Their menu has changed since my initial visit, but it was all a la carte style; we created our own "platter" consisting of Mac and cheese, cafecito ribs, sausage, brisket, corn bread, coleslaw, elote, and maduros. Ooo weee! That's a mouthful and it was damn good. Their brisket meat is smoked to absolute perfection, has a crisp and is still extremely juicy (we ordered lean style). The flavors are all the way there and just explode in your mouth, you can't go here and NOT order their brisket, like cmon. I was very impressed. Now, I'm a carb junkie, so I was a major fan of their Mac and cheese and corn bread. I even took some to go, it was that delicious. You will be in the best food coma after all of that, I know I sure was! Though the food was phenomenal, I have to give up to the front and BOH. The real MVP's. You really see the staff work as a team, it's a sight to see. Our waiter, expos, and manager walked over to our booth throughout our munch time and asked if we were good, how our experience was, etc. The attentiveness was present- that's a lost art in Miami lol, so bravo! Great ambiance, food, and above all things customer service! read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Mac and cheese, cafecito ribs, sausage, brisket, corn bread, coleslaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

I would also see this place being promoted online and decided to check it out to see if it was worth the hype. Let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. Our server explained the entire menu to us and manager even visited our table to ask how everything was. Note: wait time to be seated can be long. Make sure to sign up in advance for their wait list on yelp and let them know when you arrive. The waiting area is in an outside tent with a fan and benches. They do provide free water and beer while you wait for your table which definitely makes them different. I really liked that they did that read more

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I arrived in Miami one day before my cruise & my friend highly recommended recommended this restaurant! We arrived around 6:45 and there was a 20 min wait, it didn't take that long & they offered free beer & water while we waited. It was off to a great start! Our server was kind and polite however it took her forever to take our orders and come back with the checks. She told us after we'd order that there can only be three checks which is fine but I wished it was communicated sooner. I'd never in my life been so irate with poor/slow service. It was insane!! It wasn't even that busy. The food itself is 5 stars!! I sampled the loaded fries with mac & cheese, & pulled pork. It was to die for! The brisket & cheese empanadas were delicious. My entree was the half rack of ribs and loaded mac & cheese it was everything!! SN: they don't do online or call in orders, just a FYI. read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Ribs - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

Apocalypse did not disappoint! The dining area is very large and we were seated within a couple minutes of putting our name down. Our server was very friendly and constantly checked in on us throughout the lunch. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu and thought that some of the standout items were the spare ribs, brisket, and the corn bread. The flavor on the spare ribs was spectacular and very different from what I'm used to when it comes to Texas style BBQ. The brisket was very juicy and tender. The corn bread was the perfect texture/sweetness and I loved that it came in a skull shape. I definitely will be back especially on a day that they are doing beef ribs! read more

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After all the famous hype this location has... we finally made it and ate quicker than I could take pics. This yummy bbq spot is a spot that's always super busy so definitely make reservations! As someone who isn't huge on bbq, I definitely enjoyed it. The empanadas, cornbread, pulled pork & brisket was impressive. We got the family platter and we ate it up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, they are super loud and fun for birthdays![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

I got here around 1:45PM with a group of 3. We were greeted by two young ladies working the front who were very friendly. There was a 45 minute wait, which we thought about, but because we were tight on time, we opted to order out. They have an ice chest dull of beer and water for all of the people waiting, which I thought was a nice touch and was reminiscent of some of my favorite BBQ spots in Texas. I will note, that the line substantially grew around 2PM. I opted for the Brisket sandwich, which came topped with coleslaw. I also ordered the pulled pork empanada, which came with an amazing BBQ sauce. My friends ordered brisket, ribs, cornbread, and Mac and cheese, which I got to try. Everything exceeded my expectations. This isn't just the best BBQ in Miami, it's some of the best BBQ I've had. They're doing legitimate BBQ at Apocalypse. I will be back and the next time I go will ensure I eat inside. Overall though, if you're in the area or just visiting, put this on your to try list and get there early! read more

I definitely understand the hype about Apocalypse BBQ!!! I've been wanting to try this place for years and finally got around to it a couple weeks ago! The evening we stopped by, Yelp was down and people were not able to join their waitlist virtually which caused the line to be even longer. But the staff were kind and passed out fries to those some of the people who were waiting outside. After a nearly 2 hour wait, we were seated and our server was great. The other servers and staff came to check on our table and the other tables around us multiple times as well, so overall I would say the restaurant gives really good service. They did well with making the decor fit the theme of the restaurant, even down to the faucets and knobs of the bathroom sinks. We were a little confused about the very loud electronic music that was playing throughout, but it didn't take away from our experience. My cousin and I ordered a half rack of cafecito ribs, the prime brisket, pulled pork, cowboy link, corn bread, coleslaw, French fries, mac & cheese and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. The food was served within a matter of minutes which was great as we were very hungry after waiting a couple of hours, but it was also confusing because you would think the wait times wouldn't be so long if the service is so fast. Our favorite bites were definitely the cowboy link, pulled pork, coleslaw, cornbread & chocolate chip cookie, so you should definitely give those a try, but you can't go wrong because everything we ordered was delicious. The only thing I probably wouldn't reorder was the mac and cheese because it was just okay. Overall a great experience and if you're craving BBQ food, don't mind a little wait, and are in the area, I highly recommend giving Apocalypse a try! (Pro-tip if you use the Yelp waitlist it'll be much faster) read more

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Second time here. Wait time was 45 minutes at 3:00 pm so be patient. Just order the pound of brisket, ribs and wings and beer don't forget the beer. Everything was delicious. read more

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Went yesterday to Apocalypse and I can't say enough about this restaurant. From the host to our waiter everything was great. The food is amazing. I highly recommend it. read more

Highly recommend Apocalypse BBQ, hands down the best BBQ in town. The wait is worth it, what are you in a rush for? Enjoy the ribs, wings, corn bread, empanada and everything else. I am truly addicted to the Cafecito ribs but you can't go wrong here. They're busy for a reason and that reason is cause it's booming. read more

Barbecue was tender and the sauce had a nice sweet and sour tang to it. Didn't think the ribs were fall off the bone tender but they had a decent bite. Tacos were bland. Free beer and water while waiting is a super nice touch on a hot Florida day. read more

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This BBQ is the "Shit". It's delicious definitely worth the wait. Make reservations for sure. Well drinks (cosmopolitan) was the bomb. My suggestion: try everything!!! read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Cosmopolitan platter w brisket alotecorn ⁉ - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

Although this place is a drive from where I live, it was so worth it. Arrive early as they don't take reservations. We got there right before they opened so we were seated fast and as we were walking in, we got greeted by every single staff person. Our server was super friendly and explained the dishes and made some recommendations. This is a bbq place with a twist. The twist is that they combine Latin flavors so the bbq is different. Very very tasty!! The cafecito ribs are rubbed in cafecito for example. The brisket bacon (starter) is pork belly that is seasoned like a brisket but fried like bacon! The corn bread is shaped as a skull which was super cool and unique. The place looks more like a dinner and plays loud music but it all works! Food is brought out in a timely manner as well. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Food was amazing!!!!! Free water and beer while we waited was a plus. My favorite ( ribs) kids enjoyed a burger and chicken wings read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

Really good bbq and love the corn bread. Would get the corn bread and ribs and chicken next time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very chill[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , definitely get a reservation however they can still call you earlier than waitlist says so be prepared. read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Cafecito Ribs, Brisket, Corn Bread, Smoked Chicken, Mac n Cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

I like it but it's crazy to have to wait outside for bbq. The service was slow and what stuck out was the served the bbq sauce in tiny containers. Come on people put a bottle on the table! Ribs were good & corn bread. read more

After participating in a Yelp event last year for its sister restaurant, LaLa's, I finally had the full Apocalypse experience. And what better way to do your first run than to have your homies invite you out for your birthday! Pulled up on a Friday night at 8pm, no resy. There was a minimal wait (literally all of 10 mins total) and was offered a free beer while I waited, an Outlaw light from Colorado, which was actually pretty good. Got sat in the booth right in middle of joint and it was off to the races lol. This spot offers cocktails to get your appetite going, and make most ingredients that are going into your drinks in-house. All of the cocktails we had were good, which everyone was happy about. I started with an Atomic Passion, which was Mezcal and Passionfruit, followed by the Flamed Guava (also Mezcal). My friends had the Smoked Ember OF, and the Lavender Lady. For the chowdown, here's what we ordered: - Smoked Wings - Cafecito Ribs (Half-Rack) - 1lb Brisket - Cornbread Skullz (3) - Elote - Potato Salad - Baked Beans - Coleslaw - Kids burger con papitas Mac & Cheese was sold out unfortunately, but that just means we'll have to come back for it. Brisket and the potato salad were my favorite things out of the order. On a solo mission I would definitely order those two things again. Cornbread was as good as I had heard, also enjoyed the ribs. The "cafecito" touch was nice, don't recall seeing that anywhere else. The pickles get an honorable mention because they was PICKLING! They low-key tasted like cucumbers but sweet-ish. Slap a few on the Brisket and whoaaa Nelly! My homies' son enjoyed his burger and didn't let anyone take it or box it, he simply took his time enjoying. Nearing the end of our meal, I got caught off guard with a LOUD A$$ Happy Birthday Song and got properly embarrassed lol my friend joked that they turned the music off randomly and boom! Our server, Mikey, arranged everything seamlessly and we were graciously offered a shot by the management team. Big thanks to everyone for making it a fire first experience. Excited to come back for what didn't get in belly this time! read more

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First things first HOLY MOLY! The staff is incredible, treating you like family, making sure you're happy with everything and attending to you pretty often. The inside is cozy giving old school diner vibes but with a modern twist. The food is divine, there wasn't a single item I wouldn't recommend. I'm also not a coffee guy and let me tell you, their cafecito rub and sauces are INSANE! Everything is tender, full of flavor. Cornbread is amazing, beans were amazing, Mac and cheese was amazing, def recommend the loaded one. But the wings, my goodness, we ended up ordering a second serving of them. To end it all with the cookies, let's just say well worth. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Solid place; get here early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking near it next to mall sucks. Most of your party has to be there. Brisket not bad; ribs, wings, bacon and sausage banger. Sweet and crispy side vs Texan smoke and spice side l. Would return. Only in South Fl would they have coffee coated ribs and skull shaped corn bread. Good waitstaff; nothing to complain about read more

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Look to be honest this place is a 6.5 out of 10. I loved the empanadas, the pull pork was finger licking good. No the corn bread was meh, I would prefer they put the honey on the side. The bacon brisket wasn't ny fav either and the mac and cheese was good but make sure you eat it fast because if ir gets cold it isn't as good. I will probably be back just for the empanadas and the margaritas but other than that it was meh! Service was great I believe my waiter was named Chris and he was amazing very talkative and detailed. The atmosphere was great loved the music. read more

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Amazing experience. Having had such a great experience in a very long time. I forgot I was in Miami Service was superb. Tati went above and beyond. She was super sweet. Honestly, Everyone was super polite., happy and attentive. Great casual and friendly atmosphere. Food was outstanding. The hype is real! Meats were just juicy and delicious. Mac and cheese was also very tasty. Everything was served warm and perfectly cooked. Friday specials were a great deal with $10 sandwiches and $1 PBR beer. Will visit again! read more

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We finally decided to brave the lines and try this very popular place. The good thing is that although they don't take reservations, they allowed us to get on the wait list online. But, we still had to wait an hour. They're very nice, they have free water and you're able to order drinks while you wait. But, as expected, the food (although very good) was not worth the wait. We ordered the platter and the meat was dry. The corn was delicious and so was the mac & cheese. The service was very friendly, and the food actually came out pretty quickly once we finally sat down. If you can go with little or no wait, definitely worth a try but don't expect spectacular food! read more

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Leaving this review for The Humos Taco Tuesdays collab at Apocalypse BBQ. What an unbelievable concept! You have Apocalypse bbq meats meets excellent Humos Mexican tacos. Wild fusion! You have Live Mariachi trio performing at 7pm . You have $5 margaritas and they have a few other excellent cocktails as well which Humos makes. Been there quite a few times and have some favorites. The lamb taco is a welcomed addition to their lineup, so savory good. Wow this is a great treat. Creamy smooth lamb, pineapple sweet with a peppery kick. Definitely savor the flavors in the mouth don't swallow, no woofing it down. The smoked portobello taco is uniquely different and has wonderful smoked flavor and holds it's own! The Chicken Timba is a spicy taco which you could take out the jalapeños for less spiciness. The Pork taco is incredibly soft meat. Lastly on my favorite list if the Birria taco. Aside from that I'd skip Brisket taco amd the Ribs and focus more on things like their corn bread or hold off for their ridiculously delicious dessert: cornbread churros! Yes yes must have room for that dessert. What makes this place even more awesome is sitting at the bar watching movies while waiting or in between talking to others or just before the Mariachi starts at 7pm. Its a yummy entertaining taco Tuesday read more

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I have been wanting to eat at this former food truck, former southwest Metro Zoo miami area location for a while, but it was either on a closed scheduled day, too crowded, or out of smoked meats reasons, that prevented me from trying. Traveling thru Kendall, I realized that we were their new location ( former diner behind closed Bahama Breeze) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to crowded on a Thursday afternoon 3pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Still had a 5min wait, but they offer you Free Beer ! or Water while you wait. (Awesomeness!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe & music was vinyl & rock n roll ! You are winning me over, already.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the two meat platter, cafacito ribs & brisket (chopped only left , we were hoping for slices (Sold out) the ribs smoke & taste was great. (Brisket crumbs meh) but the sides , FF seasoned lightly & enjoyed, but the skull shape & honey drizzles cornbread the best ever! The bake beans with pork seasoning also the absolute Best I have ever had. !!Congratulations, all the hype & accolades are deserved, you are a Top 3 BbQ spot in South Florida in my book, along with all time favorite two sides. read more

Apocalypse BBQ - 2 meat BBQ platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

Apocalypse BBQ lived up to the hype. The service was amazing from start to finish. We joined the waitlist online hours ahead of time and only had to wait about 5 minutes once we arrived to be seated. If you don't get on the list early, be prepared to wait hours because this place stays busy. The food was delicious across the board, but the brisket was easily the star of the show. Tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The beans were tasty, though I personally would've preferred a sweeter BBQ-style bean over the smoked version they serve. The cornbread was solid, and their drink selection was great. The mango lemonade was an easy 10/10 and a must-try. Honestly loved everything about this spot... except how full I was when I left. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Amazing food and great service ... the empanadas are a must have!! And meats are great Corn bread looks great too, good place to come with the family or friends read more

Apocalypse BBQ - Great service , and great food - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

We came back and the service as always was spectacular! The restaurant was a little loud but it was a good time. And the food delicious. But the desserts omg they were amazing! The chocolate chip cookie was already delicious but now they added ice cream to it and it just hits the spot. They also added a new dessert churro cornbread topped with ice cream and it was just mouthwatering! As soon as I saw it I had to ask the gentleman bringing out what it was read more

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4.5 stars. Sat at the bar, with no wait. But a super long line for a table. Ribs and brisket were great. Sausage was juicy, but a tad bit too fat based ratio. Still great though. Loaded Mac is a meal in itself. I'd be back. Loved Blink-182 Dude Ranch playing in the background. Solid music. read more

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I just love this place and always have a good experience. I sat at the bar this time. I joined the yelp waitlist ahead of time which was super helpful. There were 2 seats at the bar so we decided to sit immediately instead of waiting. It was around 7pm on a Saturday and it was about a 25 min wait. The cocktails are tasty and made to order. I love the cafecito ribs. The cornbread is good, though not my favorite as I find it a little dry. The pulled pork provides a really nice portion and it's very tender. It's nice to have this simple, high quality food in Kendall! Don't let the wait times deter you, as it's worth the wait. read more

This is one of the best BBQ places in Miami! You can't go wrong with anything that you try off the menu! My favorites include the Cafecito wings, the cornbread and the empanadas! Love their new location, with cool vibes and decor, they're always playing great tunes on the record player! The staff is very friendly and the service is always excellent! read more

Everything on the menu is fire, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! If you like old fashions, it is a must, get the smoked old fashioned! Every single service member is amazing, very poised in an extremely busy environment! Absolutely top notch. My party was also nine people and we only waited an hour! I love this place!! read more

Let me start off by saying, I have been coming to Apocalypse BBQ since they first opened on the Kendall Golf Course.. This place is definitely worth the hype! The food here is amazing, every single thing I've ever had there I have absolutely loved! Wait times aren't as bad as they used to be but definitely get here with time if you want to try the Ribs. Service here is always awesome, all the servers operate like one big family and it results in great service. Ambiance here is also pretty nice, they always got some good music playing. read more

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A great bbq place. We loved the backyard feels when we approached the host stand and were greeted with a free beer or water. Everyone was friendly and attentive here and we appreciate their charisma. The restaurant itself was loud when we went so you'll have to speak up. The menu is a la carte so nothing comes with a side. The 4 stars are because we found the sides overpriced for their size. One individual corn bread was $7. Though the flavor was great, it was too dense (probably from the mold it's made in to make that special skull shape). Their food was delicious, their wings were tasty, and their brisket tacos as well. read more

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Food is very good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is also unique but a very unique Miami vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service is also top notch, servers are constantly checking up on you & clearing any empty plates keeping it tidy read more

First off, this place excels in hospitality. I have been here multiple times, and I have never had a bad experience. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, makes sure you are having a good time and delicious meal. I strongly encourage that you go when it first opens, because otherwise you'll be stuck waiting outside. But once you're in, the food and service is well worth it. The music is fun and the energy is contagious. Everyone seems happy to be working there! Do yourself a favor and try a little bit of everything (go with a group!). You're going to want all the sides, too. read more

Apocalypse BBQ - 1/4 chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese, fries, and chicken wings - Food Trucks Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything was sensational. Food, service, literally everything!! I was particularly impressed that besides excellent BBQ with the creative local, Latin influence and unusually outstanding sides. read more

This was an absolutely delicious Saturday night dinner! We got in line at 7 PM and the super friendly hostess told us it would be about 30 to 45 minutes for a party of two. They offered free water or beer while we waited, which is always a nice touch. You are able to keep track of your place in line once they sent you a text, which was helpful. Let's get straight to the good stuff... ordering food! We ordered a half pound of the Cafecito ribs and a half pound of the brisket. For our sides which are individually priced we ordered, cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, mac & cheese. EVERYTHING was outstanding! Really great sauce on the ribs and the brisket was cooked to perfection very tender. All of the sides were seasoned perfectly. The coleslaw did not have too much mayo or vinegar It was a perfect balance. The mac & cheese was creamy and had great flavor. The cornbread had bits of corn inside which we loved ( and such a fun shape) The portion sizes were so big that we took home lots of extras! Can't wait to go back and try some of the other menu items as right now for the season they do have a turkey club and of course the burgers that passed by for other tables also looked delicious . Great atmosphere and service as well as one of the managers stopped by our table during our meal to ask how everything was doing. The music was great overall and loved that fact that you do not come out of there smelling like barbecue all over your clothes. LOL Definitely worth the worth to get some delicious food! read more

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Apocalypse bbq was really good. Newer location. More seating. Really busy but we got seated in half the time they said we would be. Big plus Also free beer and water as you wait Ribs. Fav protein here done with its unique rub got my sauce on the side. So good Brisket was good as long as you get the fattier meat Turkey. Was pretty dry. I love a good smoked turkey. But old location was so much better French fries was really good actually Beans and the corn were both a hit Burger is pretty good I will say. Like a better version of a Big Mac Corn bread. One of my fav. Done so well love it Cookies. Don't sleep on this. Done to perfection. Crispy on the outside. Perfectly soft in the middle. Comes out warm. So good Check your receipts. We ordered chicken wings. They say we never did when we asked. So we said it's ok. But it was on our bill. If not for this. 5 stars all day. But clearly someone dropped the ball cause we did order it or else they would not try to charge us for it read more

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I already left a review for this place but I'll do it again! As usual the service is really top notch and let me tell you how not as crowded it is, even at 3pm on a week day. It was a great time to go! The environment was a lot more chill. We were able to make it for the Thursday special, Pan Con Brisket and it did not disappoint! Wings are always delicious, the sauce they use is tres magnifique corn bread doesn't miss, I really could go on and on about this place. Go check it out for yourself! read more

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