Big Rig's has become the go-to BBQ place in Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs. The meats are properly prepared and they offer many delicious sides. My favorite sandwich is their Nashville Crispy Hot Chicken. The Sliced Pork Belly is very good. Sides of Corn Bread and BBQ Pit Baked Beans should also be considered. They have several tables for dining in but Big Rig's is mostly take-out. The nice thing about take-out is that when ordered online you can rest assured that it will be ready when promised. read more

Food was really good. For 5 people we were full! Got the Big Rigs Family Platter Lots of space, order at the front, sit down and they bring your food. read more

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Flavorful, freshly sliced meats! Delicious, numerous sides! Big Rigs continues to knock it out of the park with their options and their quality. You can get a full meal unlike other local barbecue places. We tried a few extra sides just to round out our barbecue and we already want them again. The Brussel sprouts were coated in a delicious seasoning and sooooo tasty. The potato salad is dynamic with soft chunks of potato, bacon, peppers, and more! Lots of mustard seeds though. The macaroni and cheese is actually MACARONI! Sorry to anyone that loves the current obsession with cavatapi noodles... but it isn't called Cav & Cheese. The brisket was so moist that they wrap it in butcher paper so you don't have a puddle in your car. Go get this barbecue. It's electric. The staff had the order ready and were so kind in the handoff when I picked up. If you ever get the chance, dine in is fun. Picnic tables for seating and endless barbecue sauce on the table. read more

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Big Rig's BBQ is a local restaurant that serves smoked meats (e.g., brisket, pork belly, turkey, kielbasa, pulled pork, and baby-back ribs), sandwiches (e.g., brisket grilled cheese, crispy hot chicken, and triple pig), sides (e.g., baked beans, coleslaw, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes), a kids' menu, a couple desserts, beverages, etcetera. The meats are smoked daily with a blend of hickory, cherry, and apple woods. Dining in, carry-out, delivery, and catering are available. So far, my husband and I have eaten two lunches here. We have tried most of the menu items and enjoyed all of them. Big Rig's BBQ is our favorite BBQ restaurant in the Pittsburgh region. For both visits, an employee at the front counter immediately greeted us and took our orders. We sat at a table of our choosing. Many minutes later, he brought the platters of foods to our table. Throughout our meals, he checked in with us to make sure that everything was great. For meats, we ate the brisket (5 stars, very tender and flavorful), baby-back ribs (5 stars, fall-off-the-bone and tasty), pulled-pork shoulder (4.5 stars, nicely smoked and goes well with the many sauces), pineapple kielbasa (5 stars, an explosion of unique, delicious flavors), pork-belly burn it ends (4.5 stars, tender with a very flavorful sauce), turkey (5 stars, juicy and flavorful), and smoked turkey-club sandwich (5 stars, my husband loves its cheddar, bacon, lettuce, and dijonaise). For sides, we ate the mac and cheese (4 stars, American, cheddar, and pepper jack), potato salad (4.5 stars, with bacon, scallions, cheddar cheese, bell peppers, and mustard), cornbread (4 stars, with cheddar cheese and BBQ honey butter), BBQ baked beans (5 stars, very flavorful ingredients), and brussels sprouts (5 stars, tasty sauce). My husband and I honestly think that Big Rig's BBQ might be the best BBQ restaurant in the Pittsburgh region. We will definitely return for a third visit when we are in the area. read more

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I was in town for the Pittsburgh sports card show and I heard good things so I decided to stop and boy was I not disappoint. Everything was wonderful. Everything was fresh and the customer service was wonderful. I will definitely be back. read more

Not sure who the girl is handling the orders, but she doesn't know much. Josh was very helpful. If I went based on first impression with the woman I never would have ordered. Either educate her or don't let her answer the phone. read more

However much I wanted to love this place, I just thought it was okay. The brisket in the brisket sandwich was a little dry and required a lot of bbq sauce to go down. The Mac and cheese was very liquidy. The standout dish was the side of beans- very flavorful. The service was really friendly though and the interior was cute so I hate to knock this place down a star but I do not think I'd make the drive to come back. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

In the years we've eaten here or had take out, we've enjoyed everything we ordered from this locally-owned restaurant. The food is made from scratch and it there have never been any problems with ordering the food. Also, Ihave Celiac Disease, so I can't have any gluten. I've never had any problems here. The staff is always friendly and it is a clean restaurant. Definitely one of the recommended places to eat in the East Side of the Burgh. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is well worth the stop. Simple counter ordering and interior. They have all the bbq staples. We've tried ribs, pulled pork sandwich, brisket and more. Some favorites include the pork belly burnt ends, crispy brussels sprouts, and mac and cheese. It's a more traditional BBQ menu than Mitch's, but it's on par for some of the best BBQ in Pittsburgh. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Brussels sprouts, Brisket, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Big Rig's BBQ makes delicious food. There's a big open kitchen behind the counter, so you can see seasoning, cooking, etc. happening right in front of you. Everything we had was great. (Tip: To go is not be a good idea if you are at all hungry and have a medium-to-long drive -- the food smells SO good, you will likely be tempted to pull onto a shoulder and start eating.) The restaurant was very clean, and the tangy Carolina (mustard based) sauce was surprisingly *fantastic* with the mac and cheese. I'm glad we gave it a try! read more

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Wow wow wow. I'm from North Carolina, so finding decent barbecue is hard in my opinion. Enter Big Rig's- the best bbq I have EVER had. Their meat is tender and their sauces are spot on. I'm picky about Carolina mustard sauce, and theirs is out of this world. AND they have killer sweet tea. Makes my little heart feel at home. The space is cute and picnicy and the staff are so so so friendly. Great customer service here. From a girl who grew up on NC BBQ, Big Rig's is doing it RIGHT! read more

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Food is outstanding. We had the brisket grilled. Meat was tender and juicy. Great staff! They were very personable, friendly and accommodating read more

The brisket had a mushy consistency with little texture and had little flavor. The 2 sides of slaw (vinegar based, not creamy) and baked beans were ok. Apparently I was there on a bad day. read more

Always have delicious food and great service. Perfect to dine in, order to-go, or have catered for your next event. This place deserves more recognition - cool hidden gem BBQ joint read more

Big Rig's is located in a little Plaza off of the main highway in Monroeville. Although it is hidden, you'll definitely know where to find it when you go back over and over again! Big Rig's BBQ is tender and delicious. It's packed with a ton of flavor! All of the sides sound delicious, but I tried the Mac n' cheese and their potatoes. You can see by the picture that their portions are HUGE! With the prices being right and their food delicious, you'll be coming back here again and again! read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Pulled pork Sammie & their potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

The food is great, the side of brussel sprouts are the best brussel sprouts I have ever had!! Food is a bit expensive but it is BBQ, and tasty. Would recommend to check out! read more

I can't believe it took me this long to review this delicious BBQ place! I've ordered from here multiple times already, but swore I wrote a review - I was wrong This time I ordered the Burger of the Week (BOW) and sliced pork belly: 'Yes Sir' Bourbon Burger - 1/2 lb burger, house rub, pickles, aged cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, makers mark bourbon bbq sauce, bbq spiced fried onion straws served with sweet bbq spiced fries Both burger and sliced pork belly were absolutely delicious! The sliced pork belly with the easy pull apart accompanied by the medium and hot sauces - mouth watering goodness! The staff are wonderful - polite, professional, and the overall service is top notch! Be sure to stop by this great BBQ place when you visit Monroeville! read more

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Great Ribs, very nice, not drench in BBQ sauce. So many place put loads BBQ ribs to cover up the fact that their ribs suck. This place have great ribs. It's a nice simple clean place with great food. Service was quick, I hade takeout. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Ribs and smoke Keilbasa. Very good. - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

I was in Monroeville for work and was advised by a colleague to try the BBQ at Big Rigs. I am glad I took his advice! I got the pork belly burnt ends and Brisket and they were delicious . The service was quick and everyone was friendly, I definitely recommend Big Rigs for good BBQ! Just a side note, I picked the spicy sauce and it went well with all of the meats. read more

My mom and I stopped by Big Rig's BBQ for a quick late lunch/early dinner. The staff was so friendly and answered all the questions we had. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwich, a slice of cornbread and the Mac n cheese. I wasn't blown away by the Mac n cheese or cornbread. The Mac n cheese is not baked but has decent flavor. It kind of gives premium boxed Mac n cheese. The cornbread was pretty tough but had ok flavor. The pulled pork sandwich I really enjoyed. The slaw on the sandwich was really good. I also didn't really like any of the bbq sauce offered that were placed on the table. We also placed orders for ribs and sides for New Year's Eve. The ribs were tender but again I didn't love the sauce. We also had the Nashville chicken sandwich which was disappointing. Lots of tough breading and not much chicken. I did not like the loaded potato salad at all. We also got the twice fried potatoes with brisket which was really good. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Pulled Pork sandwich Cornbread Mac n' Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Pulled into town early evening and looking for something to eat. Was feeling BBQ and quickly saw chain bbq Mission right down the street but scrolled down a few more options before stumbling on Big Rig's. While Mission is fine, Big Rig's is the truth. I ordered crispy Brussels sprouts with pulled pork and it was awesome. Pork was tender and flavorful without sauce but another level with the Carolina sauce. Sprouts were tasty with the sweet chili sauce. Some of the best 'que I have had in a while! read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Pulled pork with Carolina sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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We loved the food! We had burgers, burnt ends and brisket grilled cheese. The brussels sprouts and fries were delicious too! The service was excellent. We ordered at the counter and they brought our food to us when it was ready. The staff offered suggestions when we were ordering. It was definitely a family friendly restaurant. We will definitely go back when we're in the area again. read more

I don't know why I haven't been here before! I have been told for years to go. My fault. I don't know what to say was the best thing I had. The baby backs were just right. Meaty and so darn good I resisted saucing them. The cornbread is delicious, the pit beans are the best I've ever had. The young ladies behind the counter were helpful, friendly and good at their jobs. You can watch the kitchen staff and they were very busy but a well oiled machine. I appreciate a clean interior and it couldn't be better. Lots of space and big tables for comfort. This place is a hidden gem. Extremely well done folks. read more

Was in town for a soccer match and my daughter yelped restaurants near our hotel. That bbq was the real deal. Open one in Indy! read more

I got the pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese. It was good but I wish the Mac and cheese had been warmer. I also had looked at the menu and picked something they no longer make, so that's how I ended up with the tbe pulled pork sandwich. Also just personal preference, I would rather put on my own bbq sauce than it comes with sauce. But the staff was very nice. And I would go back. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Updating to say that the brisket grilled cheese is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had! It comes with this amazing tomato jam and a side of the smoked potato salad. Go and get it! read more

Excellent for take-out BBQ. Good variety. Can't miss with the jalapeno sausage..Turkey is a favorite also.

Got the burnt ends. I've ordered before delicious. I'm a salt person but I couldn't eat it. It was beyond salty and couldn't even put a fork in it to pick it up. The fat side was ok but the other side was tough. Everything else we ordered was great. Wish they could bring back the collards. Tough read more

Food was so good I went back the next day for dinner Great food that is sure to please all and a great staff read more

We recently found ourselves in Monroeville, so we made our way to Big Rigs to see what they had to offer. They are located in a small strip mall off the main drag, cooking up all of the staples such as brisket, pork belly and ribs. We ended up going with their classic pulled pork and skirt steak sandwiches, both of which were delicious. The pork was amazing and the steak was delicious too. The steak had a chipotle marinade with peppers and onions, garlic spread and spicy mayo. Our sides were great too, with the Mac and cheese and twice fried potatoes both hitting the spot. With a wide selection to choose from, you will find something to please everyone here. If you are in the area, give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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One of my favorite BBQ's. Order at the counter and they deliver your order to your table. The women taking your orders is very friendly and helpful. She also stopped by our table and others to check on your food and took away empty trays. My Brisket grilled cheese was a big tasty sandwich with tender brisket with some nice melted cheese and tomato jam on a perfectly cooked sour dough bread. The BBQ baked beans were a great side with a touch of sweetness and earthiness along with some pork and brisket burnt ends. If you need your BBQ fix and in the neighborhood, stop by and enjoy. read more

I haven't found many good barbecue places around Pittsburgh since moving here. But this place did have one of the best/maybe even THE BEST pulled pork sandwiches I've had in my entire life. They have 3-4 different sauce options like sweet, tangy, spicy, etc. I got the spicy and it was killer but so good! Perfect spice level for my liking. Came with pickles and pickled onions on the side as well as slaw and pickled onions on the actual sandwich The brisket here was pretty good and had great flavor, but a little dry. I prefer Pittsburgh BBQ's brisket The slaw here is great and not mayo based which we really liked. I was super excited about the potato salad because I am a potato salad fanatic but it was a bit disappointing and really mustardy/strong had a ton of mustard seeds all over it Overall, glad I tried this place and will definitely order from here again since it's close to my work/I can stop on the way home. Will try other items from here next time read more

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If you order online, add 10 minutes to the time they say it will be ready. Counter workers are unorganized. I ordered the twice fried loaded potato which is actually a big pile of shredded brisket over chopped, fried potatoes. The meat was tasty but dry. Also had cornbread which was moist and delicious. read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Twice fried loaded potato - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Loved the creamy Mac n cheese, baked beans and cornbread. I've gotten dinner here a number of times, normally the brisket and burnt ends are tasty. The last two times we've noticed brisket and burnt ends contained far more fat than we prefer. Cost for 1/2 lb of brisket and 1/2 lb burnt ends plus 16oz containers of Mac n cheese, beans and a piece of cornbread was slightly over $50 read more

Big Rig’s BBQ - Brisket - burnt ends - Mac n cheese - beans - Barbeque Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Felt it was time to post an updated review! This is my favorite barbecue place, and probably my favorite food place in monroeville. Everything I have had off the menu is fantastic! I love the turkey sandwich and pulled pork sandwich. I also enjoy getting Mac and cheese topped with brisket! read more

The food: very flavorful. Delicious. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Service: Awesome. The people at the counter were friendly. We were seated near the pop fountain and when the workers came out to get a drink they chatted with us. Ambiance: The place was well decorated, a comfortable temperature, and good music playing. I look forward to coming back soon! read more

My family and I had a take out on June 1st 2025 at big rigs bbq everything was delicious we had the ribs , turkey breast, brisket plus baked beans and cabbage definitely going back the meat was delicious and tender everything was delicious hats off to big rigs 5 stars and staff was very accommodating and nice thank u big rigs service was wonderful read more

I've been trying to find a delicious BBQ spot in Pittsburgh for quite a while, and it's been unsuccessful thus far. After trying Big Rig's, I can finally say there is an amazing BBQ restaurant in the Steel City! This was seriously delicious food. I ordered the cornbread, baked beans, BBQ pulled pork with sweet sauce, and a cookie. The people are very nice and the environment on the inside is also decent for this type of restaurant. They misheard me on the phone and thought I ordered turkey instead of pork. When I got there, they offered to replace the meat for free. The cornbread was some of the best I've had. It was surprisingly flavorful. Nice and sweet, and a great texture. This cornbread won't crumble just from touching it. Really delicious, and the price is excellent for the portion (which is greater than average). The cookie was extremely large! It was much larger than the palm of my hand. Once again a great deal for the portion. And, it was also extremely tasty. Lots of thick chocolate pieces. You can't really taste the salt sprinkled on top. They have numerous other desserts, like banana or vanilla pudding, gobs, blondies, and more. All are made in house, I believe. These beans are stellar. They are hearty and a perfect balance of sweetness, earthiness, saltiness, and all other flavors. Perfectly cooked, and a great side to go with virtually any meat. There were small pieces of meat in there as well (very good meat, maybe burnt ends or something of that sort). The best in the area for sure. The pulled pork was very well made. The pieces were the right size and the texture was great. There were some slightly fatty pieces, but for the most part, I got a lot of juicy and delicious meat out of this order. Not greasy, great slightly smoked flavor. Went well with the sweet sauce. All in all, this place is hidden away near a nail salon and looks very hole in the wall from the outside, but it's a fantastic spot for BBQ. No other place in Pittsburgh has even come close to Big Rig's thus far. Everything I tried was excellent. Writing this review is making me crave this place even more! read more

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I have had several BBQ restaurants, but this is the best one yet! Sliced Pork Belly: Melts in your mouth with one bite. Baby Back Ribs: Not to salty, and seasoned very well! Small size is a big portion. Nashville Crispy Hot Chicken: MY FAVORITE! You'll never go back to any other chicken sandwiches. It does have a kick to it, so it'll probably a no-go to non-spicy food folks. Coleslaw: It tastes more like pickled vegetables instead of a coleslaw, and it went really well with all the bbq food. Twice Fried Potatoes: These also go really well with the bbq dishes and super crunchy. I highly recommend getting this side. They have a parking lot just in front of the restaurant. It also fills up really quick during lunch and dinner time, where anyone can sit anywhere. Overall, 9.5 out of 10! read more

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The food is really good. The staff seems to not care though and seem ti be stuck up. The building feels more like a soup kitchen. The portions are small for what you pay for them. read more