Yeah they deserve six stars just from the guy who probably owns the place that takes your order if he doesn't own the place he should. I had the lunch special for $15 that includes tax I did the train wreck which is chicken pulled pork and brisket I had two sides coleslaw and the incredible sweet potato casserole oh and they've got like five sauces tried them all delicious combine the JJ sauce and the sweet spicy you'll be in heaven, I'm telling you Ron don't walk get over here it's amazing I live an hour away luckily I work here at least two times a month and I think that's why we have lunch every single time can't wait to try the jerk and the ribs Rock on Choo Choo! G read more

Choo Choo BBQ in Bluffton is a must-visit! Cozy Southern ambiance paired with seriously delicious barbecue. We ordered the Train Wreck platter with chicken and beef brisket, both were tender, flavorful, and honestly a 10/10. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the table-side Jenga while waiting for our food was such a fun touch (we love Jenga, so that was a win ). If you're a fan of great barbecue, do yourself a favor and stop by Choo Choo's. They've been serving up mouthwatering BBQ for over 20 years, and their chef has been there nearly half that time, which absolutely shows in the quality. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We drove past on our way through town and are very happy we stopped in. We ordered the train wreck meal with fried okra and collard greens. The bbq sause that I think was homemade was delicious. My favorite was the Carolina Gold sause. Joanne took our order after she made some good recommendations. We sat outside on the picnic tables and watched the cars drive by. We will be back for sure read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Train wreck with collard greens and fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Great food, casual and interesting building involving an old caboose; pleasantly chatty owner with great recommendations (get the homemade lemonade), French fries fried in beef tallow (yum!). We had ribs and the Train Wreck, which left us food for the next day as well, and we were very happy about it. Rumor has it one of the owners is Filipino and does ube cheesecake on occasion (sadly not gluten-free), so keep an eye out for that. read more

Awful awful awful. Bluffton BBQ down the street is a million times better AND cheaper. Terrible excuse for bbq read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Ribs (half Rack) My cousin with cerebral palsy could make better ribs than this with her eyes shut - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This was a great idea for us, we planned on eating at Bluffton BBQ, but they were closed for the holiday. :( Anyway we tried this cute little place and we are SO glad we did. The prices were great and the food was outstanding! This nice young lady took our order and the food was delivered through a side window and the food is prepared in a train car parked next to the eatery. Very good food. Don't miss this spot for exceptional BBQ! Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken to name a few. You won't be sorry! read more

We have passed this place 8 or 10 times and every time we do we say we should try it. Boy did we screw up. The last night in Hilton Head we were trying to decide on a place to eat. I said lets go to the Choo Choo BBQ and we are so happy we did. The place is not much to look at from the outside. Forget the looks. Stop, go inside and enjoy great BBQ. If you like mustard sauce you will fall in love with his. read more

My first time in South Carolina and I was eager to try some authentic South Carolina BBQ. Choo choo did not disappoint. The brisket and the pulled pork were incredible - perfectly tender with a classic smokey flavor. The sides were equally delicious - crispy coleslaw and a decadent potato salad. Service was wonderful. Friendly staff and we were served quickly. 100% recommend and I will be back at least once more on this trip. read more

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Good sides, Mac and cheese, cornbread, hush puppies. Hush puppies could use some kind of spread or dip. Half rack done with dry rub. Not my favorite. I prefer baby back ribs to these. read more

Excellent BBQ. First time eating there, now a lifelong fan. Food was great and portion size is good.

Excellent!!!! Traveled down here from New York and wanted good bbq. Stopped in and had some ribs, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Everything was amazing. Great flavor and huge portions. Will definitely be back read more

The food here is sooo good! I'm hooked on the gold bbq sauce. Friendly service and a down home country feel to the restaurant. We always get to go orders. Fast service! read more

Seriously great food! The smoked pork is beyond tasty! The ribs are divine! Collard greens and potato salad is awesome! But don't skip the desserts! The thick rich banana pudding is nirvana as is the best I've ever had Red Velvet cake! Simply Incredible food! read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Seriously great food! - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This might be my new favorite bbq spot in South Carolina. Out of all the other barbecue joints I've been to in the area, this place stands alone. Nothing fancy, just quality. The ribs were the star of the show. Service was great and prices were fair. read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Brisket, stew - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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AH-MAZING!! Everything is amazing, the customer service, the food, the vibe. GO and be prepared to LOVE IT! The folks running this place and that waited on us were awesome! We get plates AND bulk orders so we can have leftovers! Mmmmmm! read more

A good find. Good food and service. I had the train wreck; pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket on a bun. Potato salad had a nice dill flavor read more

Fantastic BBQ!!!! I can't say anything bad about any aspect of the food. Brisket was tender, pulled pork same. Corn bread moist. And at the end, banana pudding read more

We had the brisket platter, excellent! baked beans with brisket in them also excellent. Fries excellent!Cornbread complimentary and excellent! I liked the whole experience. Great food, nice people and service. Will try their other items the next time. read more

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Hidden Gem We stopped for lunch the owner was so nice. He just took over in January and is expanding the menu. My pulled pork was delicious and my husband's brisket was cooked perfectly. Lots of sides to choose from. Ambiance is what you'd expect from a mostly takeout place Will definitely return. read more

The food was ok. Not much smoke flavor and overall taste was flat. I had the pulled pork sandwich. Maybe an off day but not sure. Service was good and the place inside was clean and your typical bbq setting. read more

Delicious! Great food, friendly staff, delicious pulled pork & sides. Had a local vibe to it, would visit again.

The food was fresh and delicious, the service was excellent. Everything tasted absolutely homemade. Would totally be a regular if I lived in the area. Thank me later and get some food here. read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - The front - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Friendly folks really good BBQ. Nice to have local place that's better than any chain.

The food was great. Great portions and the service is quick. The have great options for lunch and specials that include the drink and 2 sides for $12.99. read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Half rack of ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Love this place! Lunch special is a great deal because the food is super- fresh, tasty and quick! Waaaay better than any fast food in the area. read more

Was worried when I heard the Choo Choo BBQ I visited in 2016 was going to be under new ownership. Happy to report on our return visit in 2018 this place is still awesome. Customer service is very friendly. This place is like going on a family picnic. Great food, reasonable prices and on one of the main roads into Bluffton. I can't believe this place isn't packed. read more

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - Smoking BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This place was AWESOME! The Trainwreck was absolutely delish and the pork in particular was my favorite. And make sure you get the cornbread! The service was lightning fast too. Will absolutely be coming here again. read more

Wasn't a fan, ribs were very dry no taste, wouldn't come back again. I decided to try them because we have other local bbq spots and honestly i paid more here to have better food should have just saved my moneu read more

Excellent BBQ, the Trainwreck Sandwich was wonderful with Coleslaw and extra side of Collard greens both side dishes were 100%. The meat is the sandwich was tender and juicy. Service was excellent also, the nice gentleman behind the counter, we had a cool conversation with while we were waiting for our food. He made us both feel like he enjoyed chatting with us. Ambiance, it's the "Choo-Choo" BBQ, the kitchen is in the caboose, and the grounds are decorated with train mobilia, great for kids and train-lovers. Will Be Back!!!! read more

Tom and family serves up some amazing BBQ, service is personal and friendly and the ambiance is warm and welcoming. Must try!

Food was great. Had brisket sandwich with a couple of sides and a drink for $12. Service was quick and portion sizes were great.

Down to Business kinda place, great meats and sauces to choose from. Definitely friendly and homey, kinda like a knotty pine tavern with a great kitchen in back. Carry out is quick. A couple of tables give you a chance to enjoy the cookin' and focus on the eatin'. read more

This was some of the worst Bbq I have ever had! It had no smoke flavor at all! In fact it almost tasted like it was boiled and then tossed in the smoker to give it a little browning on the outside. The brisket had no smoke ring and was grey in color. I was so excited to finally be able to try this place as I have been hearing great things. Well I am disappointed and will never go back or recommend this. read more

We were excited for the South Carolina mustard sauce and the Train Wreck sandwich. So, we ventured out on a Tuesday at 1:30pm to order two lunch specials. I got the pulled pork sandwich, green beans and Mac and cheese. My boyfriend ordered the Train Wreck with beans and potato salad. Unfortunately, even on a moderately slow day my boyfriend didn't get the right order which was disappointing. The pulled pork was delicious but for $25 with tip we were expecting way more meat. As for the sides: potato salad was 4 stars, baked beans was 4 stars, Mac and cheese 2 stars and the green beans were 1 star ... 0 if I could give it. The sauces were heavenly. So much so that we held on to the extras and licked our fingers. Honestly this place is "just ok." When you work hard for your money and want authentic BBQ it's sad when your sides taste like they came from a can and the bun isn't even toasted ... there was no love in the food and that was pretty obvious. More meat, flavor and passion is needed. read more

Can't go wrong with Choo Choo. Overall, pretty solid food, and I've had both their catering menu as well as eating at the restaurant. Super nice folks, and the name is no joke, they really do have a train car they cook out of. I've tried all the sauces, and all are fantastic, with the standard sweet BBQ being my favorite. Pork is always tender and flavorful, coleslaw is just the right consistency and beans are packed with flavor. My only gripe is their chicken, which taste off to me both in texture and flavor. I think if this were to change, I'd gladly update this to 5 star. Having said all that, provided you get anything but the chicken, you'll have a great experience. read more

Great little bbq place!!! Pulled pork was tender, Cole slaw was crisp and not mushy. Spouse had sweet potato casserole and said it was VERY good. Come enjoy this good food if you are in the area! read more

Holy BBQ. We decided to stop here after the Bluffton farmers market because it had caught our eye on the way in. The food was incredible and reasonably priced, and the service was just incredible too! Best service I have received in years, couldn't have done it better myself. As soon as we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. I would give them 6/5 if I could! read more

Great food and service! We always enjoy the food, portions are large enough for leftovers.

Corn bread was hard and cold . Brunswick stew lacked flavor . Meat / condiments are purchased at Cisco Foods as the truck was there . This is below average bar b q . Jim and Nicks is right up the road and is more consistent . read more

We ordered 2 half rack dinner's with 4 different sides and 2 different sauces. We were extremely satisfied with the service and all the food! They are a must if you want to have ribs! They have a small eating area but we did take out. read more