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    Cracker Jacks Barbecue

    4.7 (120 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Full baby back rib dinner with mac n cheese and greens ($35.99)
    Grace T.

    I was in town for work and am so glad that I got the chance to try this place. My mom and I shared a full baby back rib dinner ($35.99) with a side of Mac n cheese and collard greens. I loved all their varieties of homemade bbq sauces to go with the ribs! The sides were also EXCELLENT; I'm a sucker for some good pot liquor! They also included a cornbread muffin, and it was so good that it had me wondering if that's how cornbread is supposed to taste (now I know what I've been missing out on all my life). The portion was huge, too; we ended up having to take half the ribs to-go. The service was some of the best I have ever had. The workers were so kind, and our waitress went out of her way to find some lemon for my mom's hot water. She even offered a teabag on the house. I would love to come back and bring my husband one day! Highly recommend if you are in the Lancaster area! I wish we had one of these in OC!!

    Chicken dinner snapped in half
    K.M M.

    Service was good , waited about 15 min to go , but this was not worth the price or the wait ! Sorry heard great reviews about this place but I have to give it a thumbs down !!!

    First time here. Looks very clean and lots of people eating up so fingers crossed its delish.
    Lori P.

    Absolutely fabulous pulled pork sandwich and the potato wedges are outrageously delicious. Hubby had the brisket sandwich with green and wedges also. He loved the greens and said the brisket sandwich waa bomb. We will definitely be back. Shout out to the gentleman who I believe was the owner for checking on each table. He was super friendly and welcoming. Next time we have to try the peach cobbler but we were way to stuffed to even try today.

    Wedges
    Liza C.

    Saw this new place on social media and decided to give it a try. The customer service was amazing, the people are very friendly and attentive. One of the owners came and introduced themselves and made sure everything was ok. We got two of the meat plates with different meats and 6 different sides. Everything was so good, the meat didn't even need sauce and was nice and tender. The wedges, mac and collard greens were my favorite sides. The coleslaw and potato salad were really good too. We ended our night with a warm peach cobbler and I would order again, and again.

    Two-meat plate. Baby back ribs and brisket, beans and potato salad. Great stuff!
    Mark G.

    This place feels like a BBQ diner from the South. Blues music playing, very friendly staff. Homemade lemonade and sweet tea. The food is really good. I liked the beans, and I don't usually like beans. Good portions, we had to get a take home box because we couldn't finish everything. Taking peach cobbler home for dessert too. Once they get their beer license it will just be that much better! We will definitely keep coming back!

    Before: 2 meat combo with h baby back ribs and tri tip
    Erika A.

    Food was delicious. Came to the BLVD for the 5 de mayo and unsure of what we wanted to eat came accross Cracker Jacks and it was a great choice. Delicious and Chariann was very kind! I got the 2 meat combo with baby back ribs and tri tip, Mac n cheese and coleslaw for my sides and hubby got a brisket dinner with bbq beans and mashed potatoes. Chicken tenders and fries for the kids. Both dinners came with corn bread. Everything was delicious

    Brisket
    JJ W.

    Had the brisket , beans and collard greens . So good !!! I'm glad the AV finally has a good BBQ spot ! Last time I had bbq this good was when I was in the Deep South .

    Ribs, collard greens and baked beans
    Bruce J.

    This place is amazing. The service was fantastic, The food was delicious and the owner Raymond is very friendly. I had the baby back ribs, collard greens, baked beans and potatoes wedges. The potato wedges were for an appetizer and were delicious with a salty & sweet taste. The ribs were done to perfection in and were very meaty. The collard greens had a lot of flavor. I highly recommend this place. Coveralls they sometimes run out of the ribs. We were there at 5PM and got the last full rack.

    Delicious peach cobbler
    Jay B.

    I went to go eat for lunch at a place but unfortunately they had an emergency closed up so I searched on Yelp for local barbecue. Cracker Jack's barbecue showed up. I wasn't even aware that it was in my neighborhood. What a wonderful happenstance because the BBQ was fantastic. I have to admit their potato salad is just like my mamas. I had mac & cheese very well seasoned and brisket of beef on some white bread that just sucked up all the juices along with some cornbread and I had the regular house barbecue sauce and hellfire. They were both amazing and finger looking good. I will definitely be back next time i'm craving some BBQ!!! I'll take the time to eat there because the decor was on spot with some good tunes. I'm so glad you're in the neighborhood Cracker Jacks Barbecue I will be back.

    Interior showing the decor and usable Jukebox
    Roberto C.

    10/10 BBQ spot. We ordered the full rack of baby back ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and wedge fries and everything was on point. The ribs were tender and packed with flavor on their own, but the three house sauces really took it to another level. The Tangy Gold, Hell Fire Hot BBQ, and Cracker Jacks BBQ all had their own distinct flavor and made it fun to switch it up with each bite. The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, and the wedge fries were perfectly crispy and somehow stayed hot the entire meal (which never happens). The restaurant has a cool, classic BBQ vibe inside -- clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The owner/chef even came out to greet us and check on everything, which says a lot about how much they care. Our server was great and checked on us consistently without being overbearing. Easy 10/10. Definitely coming back.

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    25 days ago

    Definitely the best bbq in town!! Highly recommend them. Nice family owns it and amazing service.

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    Overall amazing! Food and atmosphere was very much worth, Marshall the owner with Anthony the smoker were very hospitable.

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    Cute atmosphere. Great friendly staff. Food was so good. Home cooked taste. Plenty of parking.

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    Passing thru and craving bbq. Cracker jacks hit the spot! Food was delicious and the service was excellent!

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    1 month ago

    Absolutely amazing. Best bbq in town. If you you haven't been? What are you doing with your taste buds?

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    Our first visit was great ! Babybacks fall off the bone , cole slaw and mac and cheese yummy ! The nicest people! Will be back !

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