I have been to this restaurant twice. The first time the sandwich was good. I think they smoke the meat and then put it on the grill. The second time the sandwich was not as good and the rib was on the bigger side and tough to eat. The majority of the sandwich was left on the bone. And I'm curious about what is behind the curtains. I liked the openness of the old establishment. You could see them grilling read more

The food was so good! I got the chicken meal. The meat was pretty tender, mac and cheese was amazing and the baked beans were insanely good.

For this to be in the Soft opening stages everything looks amazing and smells good, I had the 1/2 chicken dinner and the chicken was so delicious and juicy the collard greens was slow cooked with love and my husband had the rib sandwich and he finished them before we pulled off so it's safe to say it's a 10 out 10 highly recommend. read more

Wow ! Such a great place to grab some incredible barbecue . Really loved the warm welcome from staff and knowledge about the menu . Made choosing from the many options a breeze ! Couldn't decide between the mild and hot sauce so I'm glad you could mix . My favorite was the chicken and beans but everything I had was fantastic . You really get a lot of food which is a nice plus . Excited for the remodel to be done but the food truck style was fun because you could smell the bbq coming down the road much love ! read more

The BBQ place located in a rough neighborhood. If you want find a good food and don't mind the place, this can be your adventure. King BBQ just off Armenia and I-275. There no place to sit. It is a to go place. You may not experience the full menu. It is what they are cooking at that day. Today they just have the regular rib and the chicken. The price is good for the meat you get. I got half slab regular ribs for $13. It fill the entire box. The middle low part of the rib was grilled to crispy and not burn. It is very tasty. They do have the BBQ sauce selection with mild, mixed or hot. I have them put the sauce on the side. Since this is full size rib not baby back, the half slab look big. The BBQ store is walk in and the grille just in front of you. You can see what you order. They will chop it for you for easy bite. read more

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Excellent food !! Drinks were strong. Didn't look like much driving by. Then when we walked in. It was very nice setting. The food was da bomb!! Excellent!!! And I'm picky about food !! read more

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Been eating here since i was a kid and it's never changed love the food my fav is the bone sandwich and chop pork sandwich

Obviously there is a reason this place is the Barbecue King. And it's not the seating..there isn't any. The hours.. Weds. - Saturday. It's the genuine wood smoked Barbecue. To-go. Takeout. They also do smoked chicken and various sides. And there were mino sweet potato pies from "a lady at church". Thisnis the real deal. The BBQ eas flavorful and delicious. I did the mild sauce and it was tangy and flavorful. My 8 month old daughter enjoyed the non-crusted part of the wronder bread and I used what she left me to sop up extra sauce. And there's a Googie place across the street if you want to play checkers. read more

This historic bbq establishment has always been just short trek from my childhood home. Every time I visit I'm always greeted by the stacks of freshly cut wood, aroma pit smoke and kindness from the cashier and pit-master. Although I usually know what I want beforehand, I never feel rushed. The sweet meat and tangy sauce are definitely a match made in paradise, don't forget to "sop" up the extra with the always included bread! Side-wise, both the macaroni & cheese, as well as the baked beans are in my top 5 and growing up in a Southern background, I've definitely had my fair share of good and bad. Ultimately, Bar-B-Que King has been in business even before I was a twinkle in my dad's eye and it's not by luck. I highly recommend stopping by if you're ever in town. read more

I still love this place after all these years. My sausage sandwich was so delicious with just the right amount of sauce as always & this was first yime trying the baked beans & I was very pleased with the amount they gave me...they were so delicious. read more

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My first time having it was 2 weeks ago my friend brought it to me in hospital because I had taste for barbecue. It was very good. I'm very particular when it comes to potato salad but I have to say yours was good . The sauce is very good with little bit of spice I'll be trying you again soon read more

I am a southern woman soo for me good bbq is hard to find. I've been in Tampa for about 2 years now all of a sudden my husband and I decided to stop this bbq restaurant that we have passed a few times. First let me say that the customer service is AMAZING !!!! and the food was even better. We got half of a chicken with sausage, baked beans and potato salad. I can't wait until we go back we don't eat out much but we will make an exception for this bbq. There were a few not so positive comments on the location however, we had no issues and weren't expecting any. If you've never been to a restaurant outside of the suburbs/popular areas then you may be a little hesitant but don't let that deter you from a great meal, awesome service and friendly patrons. read more

Bar-B-Que King - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

One of my favorite childhood joints. The ribs are still tender and delicious. Friendly service and awesome sauce. I love my hood and my rib spot. read more

I ordered BBQ King off of Uber Eats. I ordered the half rack of ribs (thin end), a chopped pork sandwich and baked beans. I clicked the option for forks (asked for 4). What I got was 6 ribs in total, two pieces of bread with about a quarter cup of what was supposed to be chopped pork but was in reality a mix of pork and beef, the sandwich contained MOSTLY Fat and Gristle. (I got no silverware and only one napkin!) I called with hopes of getting the food replaced. Instead the woman who answered the phone was EXTREMELY rude. I was charged $6 for a small side beans even though the menu says it is $3. I paid $7.30 for the Gristle sandwich. All total for this horrible lunch...$42.00! When I called to see how to get my money back, a female answered and told me that that is what a sandwich is supposed to look like and they won't be back in til Wednesday and then she hung up on me. Avoid this place at all cost!!! Horrible food or even WORSE customer service! read more

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Real basic and real good. Yes the neighborhood is "colorful", but I felt safe there. The chopped pork sandwitch was only $4.50 and it was huge! Nice smokey flavor and cooked just right. No slaw available. The Hot BBQ sauce is HOT. I would not get it again. It tasted like they add a lot of tabassco to their mild sauce. It was still really good, but next time I will get medium or a mix. The beans were great, with little pieces of pork and tasted home made or at least "doctored". The potato salad was pretty good. Those are THE sides. Like I said, basic place. This is a excellent, basic BBQ "shack". Take out only. Worth the trip if you are adventorous with the neighborhood. It did not bother me, but other mentioned it, so... read more

Tasty and for a great price! I have been to Bar-B-Que King in West Tampa as well as Jackson Heights. The location in West Tampa is very ideal, the people in this area are quite friendly so don't assume the worst. My experience as I walked into this establishment made it feel like home, nice friendly staff and I was greeted as if they knew me. Now on to the part most of you are waiting to hear about. The food to me is amazing! The ribs, chopped pork, smoked sausage, the sides, and OMG the deserts are absolutely yummy! The meat is tender and everything has flavor. I have to say please make sure you get some extra sauce... Let me tell you. That sauce gives me life and I put it on things I cook at home. Overall Bar-B-Que King is a great place to eat and for a great price. read more

An all-purpose one-stop opportunity.....like a Super Walmart....in one building you can get pit BBQ, a bar & package store...3 doors & shared staff. The BBQ is fine, sides likewise with very good grilled sausage &beans, but the ambiance is a bit off-putting to some. It is a little shop on Main, just east of Howard and often has street guys loitering out front, so you may get panhandled. Staff was quite friendly although I expect they do not get many customers as pale as me. They are still open so any suspected violation of health or other regs have not been enough to shut them down. Take-out only, but I suppose you could go in the middle door to the bar to get a beer with your grilled sausage. It gives a great fragrance to the neighborhood, but not a real attractive appearance. Have scouted it several times before venturing a full-daylight visit. Doubt I would visit after dark and I am an adventuresome type.......just not entirely fool-hardy. read more

They're usually out of ribs or chicken or sides but whatever they happen to have the day you go is a treat. Their hours suck as well and you'll probably be stopped by bar patrons next door while walking to get grub but all of its worth it. Incredible tastes. Mix the hot and mild sauce.... Get the short ends if ya can. You're welcome. read more

I'll keep this short and sweet: Bar-B-Que King has the best ribs in the world. I've had ribs in Texas, Carolina, Tennessee, etc. and nobody has the ribs of the "King". Yes, it's only take-out, and yes, it's located in the 'hood', but I've been eating there for 30 years and will keep going for 30 more. read more

Rude staff; out of sides. No clue how the food is, but I really didn't appreciate being approached for spare change by the guy out front who supposedly works there. read more

Had a half slab, baked beans, and potato salad. The ribs were good. The rub was tasty, the hot sauce was tangy, and the beans were great. Was working at the Tampa Convention center, rented the bike share, and road over - totally worth it! Recommend. read more

Where do I start with this place? The ribs were extremely tough as well as dry! The chicken was soooooo dry I almost choked swallowing it! This place has really gone down hill. This will be my LAST time eating from this hell hole! read more

Rib sandwich was good, but be prepared for for rib bones in there! It's not meant to be eaten as an actual sandwich apparently. It was good, but I prefer less work for my "sandwich." read more

Love the sauce in the ribs. Probably best in the area - a bit pricey for the family platters

Visited the restaurant this past Wednesday. I'm not a big fan of BBQ but I thought that I would try a place in my area. I was very disappointed . The place didn't have all of the side items listed, like mac and cheese. Big mistake. The potato salad was bland, just egg and mayo and the collard greens seasoned with pork, salt and pepper. Not outstanding at all. The vegetables definitely lack flavor. I got a full slab of ribs. No exceptional flavor. Taste like smoke and they covered it up with their bbq sauce. Big mistake. Never pour sauce over pork. My teenage son didn't like it and I barely tolerated it. $30 wasted. read more

I'd frequented Mr. VJ's barbeque restaurant growing up and had not had a bite in several years and decided to stop by for a family take out order. I called to confirm if the restaurant was open for business in lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic. I arrived and preceded to open the restaurant's screened door to place my order. I was stopped and asked by the employee to wait outdoors for 15 mins. As a health care professional I totally appreciate all businesses that comply with state orders in an effort to keep their establishment safe for customers and employees. As I'm patiently waiting outdoors, in the heat for well over 20 mins, I'm witnessing other customers walking in and not coming out which was baffling to me because I thought I was asked to stand outside to reduce crowding indoors. So I returned to the screened door and asked the employee would it be better for me to call in my order. The employee responds by saying, "no, it's first come first serve". I've always been a huge supporter of small Black-owned businesses, but what I won't do is entertain unprofessionalism. read more

Been eating there for years. Be it 12 noon or 12 midnight, the rib sandwich is what it is. 2 pieces of bread holding the Oak cooked Ribs painted with a little sauce , doesn't get any better than this. read more

I wish there was a way to have a rib tray flown to me when I'm away! This BBQ joint is the best in Tampa. Whoever cooks and prepares the food deserves 3 thumbs up! Can we NC BBQ lovers get a franchise up our way?!? Love it! read more

The Place for Ribs& Chicken great sandwiches and sides sometimes there out of sides but the BBQ is great been going here for years