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Apocalypse BBQ

4.4 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Birria Taco/ Pork Taco/ Abuelo's beans
Vimarie R.

Ok ok so I went three times during my stay and I will say the food did not disappoint. Always remember to ask if they have a daily special because they do!! The wings (on wing Wednesday) were on point I was so satisfied with the flavor and the coffee does not overpower them at all. Cornbread was just right. They sprinkle a little salt on it which is not necessary and you can shake it off. And the tacos (on taco Tuesday) were soooo flavorful. The vibes and music are really nice. It's simply decorated and cute and rustic. Don't really know what to expect when you're walking towards a white building. So the employees are really nice. First time I sat at the bar and this blonde gal along with Jean helped me out. Jean was super nice and engaging. He was very attentive and interested that I was there. Customer service from him needs to be taught to others. That same night I returned because they were so nice I needed to return. I sat at the bar and ordered my wine, wings and cornbread and it was a whole different experience than before. The brunette gal helped me. Her friends were sitting at the bar next to me and she was super nice distracted. I never got my cornbread and had to ask her to pa knit when I was ready to go because she forgot. Praise God I saw Jean who helped me get out of there. I get her homies were there and they were working on something on the computer but she could've tried to at least ask me if I was ok or needed anything. Still not going to rate down cause Jean saved her. My last night staying here I went back and asked for a table cause I was scared to run into the brunette gal again. My server was Julez, another great experience. He was so attentive and nice. He told me all the specials. Came back a few times to ask if I was good and checked me out fast. He was so helpful, even him being patient with the table next to me and giving them the history of the restaurant was everything. That's how it's done!! Good job Jean and Jules and the blonde gal at the bar for being so awesome. This place is a must go to!! Don't forget to ask for the specials and make sure to go with an empty belly.

Ribs, brisket, pulled pork as proteins.   French fries, baked beans, Texas toast, coleslaw and Mac and cheese for sides.
Richard T.

Great bbq in Miami. This is probably one of the best bbq places I have been to. You can try a little of everything if you get a tray as you. There almost always is a wait here, but it's normally fast. There's plenty of seating inside and it has a solid bbq place vibe that you would expect from this place. The meats were all juicy and flavorful. The service was great since there were many servers working.

Wilson D.

Taste is very personal and opinions may differ, I always try to respect the hard work behind the dish and be respectful. I give 5 stars for the staff, very kind and attentive. However I will give a 3 stars for the food. Did not pleased my taste. I found the chicken dry and coleslaw bland. Fries was the best dish.

Blazed Sunset Cocktail
Jaime N.

I am a regular here every single week, me and my girlfriend always come for the $1 wing specials on Wednesdays and we always end up getting more than just wings lol, but everything we ever have here is always mind blowing. The lunch specials for the weekdays is great, the Brisket Chopped Cheese and the Cluck Norris Chicken Sandwich are great for the lunch special price and honestly you can't beat it. Service here always makes you feel at home, you come more than once and they instantly remember you and will welcome you back and it really makes you feel like you're apart of a family over there and that's something I definitely love about it here. Ambiance is nothing short of a big ol family dinner party vibe, all around fun with great music playing. Apocalypse is my second home and me and my girlfriend always have an amazing time here!

Corn bread.
Jonathan I.

The food was amazing. Best miami style barbecue I ever had. The service was friendly and helpful and always looking out for your needs. The space is very old school with enough seating for families and groups.

Mac and cheese, cafecito ribs, sausage, brisket, corn bread, coleslaw
Star A.

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!

Brisket , Wild Burger , mac&Cheese and loaded Mac &Chz
Jorge G.

Food was great as always. My wife got the brisket. I tried the Wild Boar burger. The burger came out cooked perfectly MR. This was the first time I've had it. It was amazingly delicious. The Cowboy Candy on it was absolutely delicious just the right amount of spice and sweetness! From the host to the management everyone was very nice and friendly. The restaurant is always well kept with the amount of foot traffic, they do a great job keeping the place clean. Jean was our server, he is very knowledgeable of the menu. He answered our questions without any hesitation. And was truly trying to make sure we order everything we needed.

Ribs
Kyerra B.

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.

Sofi D.

Apocalypse is just as delicious as the rave (and long line) makes it out to be. Expect a long wait that will be very much worth it the second you get a bite of the ribs, or the brisket, or the corn bread, or practically absolutely anything on the menu. There's not a single thing I can't suggest on their menu because everything we got to try was absolutely to DIE for. Our server was Fabio and he was incredibly kind and helpful, the food came out quick which was great cause we were starving, and the food was an absolute dream I see every time I close my eyes. I asked for a cornbread with a candle to celebrate my Dad's birthday and they were super kind in accommodating. One tiny disclaimer, if you're celebrating a birthday expect for them to make it a very very loud occurrence (which made for an incredible video of my introvert Dad). Overall I truly can not wait to be back and have a million wings and three whole cornbread all to myself.

Corn bread
Amparo M.

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

Pamela D.

The ribs and pulled pork as well as the corn bread were super good. I didn't love the brisket, it was very salty to my liking.

Toshitha J.

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!

Pulled Pork Tostones
Jenny H.

I had been hearing about Apocalypse BBQ for a while, so I was excited when it worked out that we were in the area and hungry for lunch at a super convenient time where there was not yet a line! We had a great experience. Our server was so friendly and went out of her way to be kind to our 4-year-old and make sure she had a good experience too. The food here is BBQ with a latin twist. For appetizers, we had the Pulled Pork Tostones and the Empanada. The Tostones came with two pieces that were loaded with pork and pickled onions. It was a ton of food. And the empanada had a brisket and cheese mixture that was so incredibly delicious. Highly recommend both these appetizers. For our meals we chose to share the 2-person platter which comes with two meats and two sides. All of the portions were huge, so this was plenty of food for both of us and to share with our 4-year-old as well (whom we also ordered French fries for). I understand the fries usually come with garlic on them, but we ordered them without since it was mostly for our child. We ordered two portions of the Cafecito Ribs. As much as we liked the appetizers, these ribs knocked it out of the park for us!! They were so flavorful. Our server had told us they are more sweet than coffee flavored, as some had expected, but I actually found them to have a really good earthy flavor that complemented its sweetness so well. These were absolutely delicious. I believe the ribs were smoked 6-8 hours I believe. They were soft and fall off the bone, and, honestly, we'll probably order the same thing next time haha. For sides we had the Abuelita Beans and the Elote corn. The platter also came with four pieces of Texas Toast. The Abuelita Beans were interesting because they had a definite latin flair. My husband, who is Puerto Rican, didn't care for the beans, but I think it's because they were so different than what he expected. I thought they were good despite the fact that I do not care for Chicharrones which they had mixed in. There were small pieces and larger ones - I accidentally ate a larger one, thinking it was a potato, hahaha. They were good.. you just have to expect the flavor. The Elote was delicious but a bit salty. The ambiance was cool too. It was inside a long rectangular building. They even had strong air vents and fans outside to keep it cooler for those waiting inline. The inside has an elevated diner feel because it's shaped like a stereotypical long diner but with updated and sophisticated decor. They also have a bar, so cocktails and beer are on the menu as well. I had a Corona). Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely to back. You can add yourself to the waitlist from the website which I imagine would be incredibly helpful too!

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Amazing food, wait time is insane. But omg the food. The corn bread is to die for and the ribs are delicious.

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Tbh one of the best bbq I have ever had. I have tried it at both locations and both times everything was amazing

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Least busy days and times?

If I have to guess, I would say right as they open during the week day. I went on a weekday at 6 PM (after work) and we barely had a wait time and got our food right away. It got busier once I left around 8 PM.

Many reviews say the food runs out quickly. Is there a number to call or message to check what's available before heading over to the establishment?

I tried looking for a phone number everywhere with no luck. If you find it please share. Also I believe they dont do takeout on the weekends.

Is take out available and if so do I just call and order ahead when' is least busy time to dine in please?

Yes take out is available. Best time to go is before it opens which is 11 am I'd go before that

Came Saturday 7/22 at 5:15pm. Not taking any guest, closed for private event. Came last weekend and they ran out of all smoked meats. We drive from Downtown so it can be disappointing. Since no phone # is listed can you put updates on your website?

Hey Jean, we keep all updates on our instagram page - it’s the easiest and fastest way for us to communicate what’s going on. Sorry about the confusion, please send me a DM via IV so we can chat and I can make it right with you!

Why does this categorize as a food truck?

They started years ago as a food truck. They opened their brick-and-mortar location not too long ago.

Do you offer takeout?

Hey how are you, we do offer takeout Wednesday and Thursday, we are Dine-In only Fri-Sun. Hope to see you soon!

Are your wings smoked?

Yes

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