I love checking out food trucks, don't see them as often as I used to but given the chance I'll get something off of one. I came across beach bum at Indiana city brewing during the 4th of July celebration. You have to start with beer, and I had something delicious and new to me. The Apple ale. There was a good amount of activity outside so I went to check out the dj and the bags games because this is Indiana. After contemplation I finally pulled the trigger and went and ordered off the truck. The menu is impressive! Plenty of options, but what stuck out to me was the lobster tacos! Oh lord they were delicious, the lobster was delicious and not skinny. Flour tortillas, and a juicy pico with a creamy sauce that all around was awesome. Hate to admit gluttony in writing but I wolfed down the tacos and hope I see this truck again soon ' read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - Lobster tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been following this place on social media ever since bookmarking them on Yelp. But because I live outside Indy, my schedule never had me in the right part of town on the right date. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to catch up with them at a Milkshake IPA party at Guggman Haus where BBBq was providing the food. So glad I did! The folks in the truck were cranking out the sandwiches quickly. I ordered the Chopped Brisket and the Ric Flair Sandwich. The sandwiches aren't cheap, but they don't taste cheap either. The brisket was not shredded, but somehow the large chunks of juicy (with a hint of char) beef mostly stayed inside the bun. The flavor? Excellent. They also have four kinds of BBQ sauce to add (a hot sauce, a sweet, a Carolina mustard, and a mango.) The meat has a lot of flavor on its own, but dialing it in with the sauces can really take it to another level. The Ric Flair was a pulled pork sandwich topped with a creamy, yet tangy coleslaw and sliced pickles. I have to admit that this one is messy. The thickly loaded sandwich is challenging to keep together and you may end up wearing a bit if you aren't careful. But the flavor? Again, it was delicious. Be sure to grab lots of napkins and possibly a fork because I am certain there will be some tasty bits that spill out onto the paper tray the sandwich is served in. Excellent food. Friendly and quick service. And I found out that they are getting close to opening their brick and mortar store in Washington Square Mall in the Fall of 2019. They will be on the northwest side of the mall building. I am glad I finally found a time and location for meeting up with this food truck. I am looking forward to the new stationary spot to open. Review #2901 read more

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I have seen this food truck before, but didn't even consider it because I figured it was all meat. But, my friends and I got to the Bates-Hendricks Street Fest early, when there was no line, and I noticed that they actually had Vegan Tacos and Vegetarian Mac & Cheese available, in addition to some vegetarian sides. The worker said they always have a vegan or vegetarian option, which is fabulous! I tried the Vegan Tacos, which are also gluten free because they are on corn tortillas. Instead of chicken they have tofu that is seasoned and smoked the same way the chicken is, and, geez was that tofu good! Topped with a nice mix of cilantro, tomatoes, onions and hot peppers, it made for some really yummy tacos. I definitely won't automatically bypass this food truck in the future! read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - Vegan Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I had my first Beach Bum experience while checking out Tube Factory's First Friday market and I was not disappointed! Creamy mac and cheese topped with perfect pulled pork, barbecue sauce, jalapeño, and sour cream drizzle! Under $7 Great menu with healthier options! read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - A beautiful basket of pulled pork mac n cheese topped with jalapeño and sour cream! - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. I had never heard of Beach Bum BBQ before but in glad they were at Indiana city brewing for the 4th. My husband I split the thunderhog sandwich. It was pulled pork and a big sausage link on top and coleslaw on top of that. Oh so yummy and so prefeft to share. It was a $12 sandwich but totally worth every penny in my opinion. The other person we were with got lobster tacos. She said they were out of this world good. I'm not a huge fan of lobster but they did look like solid tacos. Def would have tried given the chance. Will def be on the lookout for Beach Bum BBQ on the future. read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - Thunderhog sandwich. Pork, sausage and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great place to sit down and grab a bite to eat at Washington Square Mall. I will definitely eat there again in the near future. Comfortable seating and nice and friendly staff and food is hot and fresh. read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - the interior of a restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Pulled pork nachos are FIRE! I had Beach Bum BBQ when they were parked outside of Indy City Brewery. They give you options on your nachos to add cheese, sour cream, baked beans, black olives, or jalapeños! They give you the option to add the BBQ sauce on the side so you can put as much or as little as you want. I'm an avid nacho fan and these did not disappoint! The people working were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. Additionally; I had the fried mac n cheese bites. They put them on when you order so they don't get soggy. They were right out of the oven. I would have preferred more Mac n cheese in them. They tasted a little too much of fried dough. Overall they were great! Very reasonably priced. I would definitely eat there again! Perfect food to pair with beer so Indy City should have them back more often! read more

Beach Bum Barbecue - Pulled pork nachos and fried Mac n cheese bites! - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

As a prerequisite to this I want to say that I think I know good BBQ. I come from a family that owned and operated multiple, successful BBQ joints that left people wanting more. Beach Bum leaves me in the same state. Every chance that I get I visit them to get my BBQ fix. Most recently I tried the Myrtle Beach Monster, and although the sandwich is HUGE, I wanted another because it was so good. Smoky pulled pork, topped with delicious cole slaw. It was a messy orchestra of delicious flavor. Sometimes you find a place that has good entrees and meh side dishes, But Beach Bum delivers in that department also. For me cole slaw especially is a huge gamble but theirs is great. Homemade mac and cheese and a creative take on baked beans that's amazing. If you haven't tried them yet you should. Everything they have is delicious and made with care and they are only the second place that makes me want to drink their BBQ sauce. The other was my dads. 10/10 WILL EAT AGAIN! read more

First time having their BBQ in the new location inside Washington Square Mall. It was a little hard to navigate to find their store front once inside the mall because there aren't any mall maps (you can find them on the west side entrance behind Burlington ) but finally we found it . They had the nice gentleman working behind the counter who was very friendly and helpful. I got the chopped brisket sandwich with mac and cheese. It was really tasty ! I highly recommend their medium bbq sauce or the zombie for some heat. We really enjoy the food and will be back! Hoping a great success for them with the new store . read more

Wonderful food!! The new facility lacks appeal but really.... who cares... your there for the food. We went to the no -official soft opening and I was so impressed with he good nothing else mattered!! Take the time to go experience it. Just be safe- not in the best area... but worth the risk. read more

Absolutely disappointed and left in a bad spot due to their lack of organization! We booked and paid in full for catering order well in advance (5.22). We were left with 125 hungry people today. They forgot about our prepaid catering order and would not answer my calls. When I text them they finally responded with sorry, there is nothing we can do. Seriously.... that was their response! Horrible customer solution. Didn't try to make it right or keep my business. Basically left us hanging. I really should send them the bill for the last minute catering we had to find after an hour of looking! These people didn't eat until 2:30!!! Disappointed! They are not ready to be a business!!!! Take some classes on organization and customer service! read more

These guys com hang out in front of the shop I work in all the time but never on the night I work so I decided to stop by and try the food on my night off. It was worth the visit! Me and my boyfriend shared the nachos and a grilled cheese that had pulled pork on it. Both were amazing ,spicy and sweet huge portions too ! We were definitely happy with the food and the had ice cream as dessert from around the corner because we wanted something sweet and cold after all the hotness. this is great food no matter how hot or cold outside. Typically a food truck though so keep your eyes peeled. read more

Tried the brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese from their food truck. My sandwich was very good! The brisket was tender and delicious. They had an assortment of sauces available, I went with their original mix (the name escapes me). The Mac and cheese was also very good. The prices weren't unreasonable either. I definitely recommend Beach Bum Barbecue read more

Amazing BBQ sandwich - Thunder pork!! New favorite food truck. Smoky pulled pork, tangy coleslaw and some awesome hot sausage.

I had the no chicken taco and coleslaw and it was absolutely delicious. The tofu was cooked perfectly. I really hope I find this food truck again! read more

Best BBQ on the Eastside!! You will not be disappointed. And, they offer keto/low carb BBQ sauce. Must try!!

Finally had an opportunity to check this place out. I ordered a pulled pork BBQ sandwich, a side of macaroni and cheese, red skin potato salad, and a drink for $10. The meat was juicy, tender, with great flavor (not over salted or over cooked). It came with a small cup of BBQ sauce - slightly tangy and sweet, which was really good. The sides were seasoned well and homemade. Honesty, I'm very happy with my meal. I love BBQ and have complained often about not having a good, local BBQ joint since I've lived on the east side. The service was fast, kind and very thankful for our business. Really excited to try their nachos and other meat selections. read more

It's an interesting location with them sharing with La Gringa Mexica in Irvington. The johnnie Bahamas tacos were great. Crisp but soft grilled tortilla shells, juicy and flavorful pork, and slaw. The addition of mac and cheese adds a little more texture to each taco in a creative way. When i arrived, the owner/chef let me know that he had just finished my nachos so the chips didn't get soggy which was appreciated. I think using shredded cheese could help that instead of the nacho cheese. They obviously know their meats and sauces and with fresher chips, a bit less cheese sauce, those nachos would be addictive. I look forward to trying their other sauces and entrees. read more

This is absolutely fantastic BBQ, and I couldn't believe how big the portions were for the price. My mom and I went there during the Irvington Halloween Festival, and they had a good little set up. Service was friendly, though it could have run a little more smoothly (but we showed up during lunch rush, and what runs perfectly in a crowd like that?) There was definitely a mom & pop family business feel, and I really believe they will run like a well oiled machine as they work out growing pains. I had pulled pork and my mom got chicken nachos. We were both impressed with how deliciously smoked the meat was and the flavor of the sauces. My toddler was covered in BBQ and cheese, which pretty much makes for a jovial baby. They're also increasing hours, so I'll be excited to see what they're made of on a less crazy day. read more

Beach Bum Barbecue is AWESOME. Best pulled meat and barbecue I've ever had. The owners catered my family Thanksgiving and everyone was impressed. The meat was very tender, the three sauces we had allowed everyone to enjoy something to their liking. As a new and local business, I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for some good ole barbecue!!! It's great!!! read more

I'm not a huge BBQ fan, HOWEVER I've been a fan of beachbum since the first time I gave them a try! The flavor seriously made my mouth water! Beach bum has an amazing flavor! Their original bbq sauce is my absolute favorite and I enjoy it on both their pulled chicken and pulled pork! I find myself craving their sauce so much I keep buying it for personal use at home!!! read more