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    4.7 (90 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    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

    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!!

    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.

    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.

    Maria M.

    Stopped by a BBQ spot off the Blvd and it did not disappoint! Delicious smoked brisket, tri-tip, and St. Louis ribs with great sides. If you're craving some bomb BBQ, definitely check them out. Employees are amazing.

    Baby back ribs, cold slaw, baked beans and cornbread muffins.
    Tony J.

    Hands down the best BBQ joint in the AV. Had the baby backs with baked beans, cold slaw and cornbread. Meat was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. Sauce wasn't as hot as I thought it would be with the name, "Hellfire." However, it was delicious and had an after-burn effect. Portion sizes were just right and prices were very reasonable. The co-owner, Marshall came over and greeted my wife and I and made us feel welcome. We were on date night, but we will be bringing the whole fam back to experience this incredible food.

    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.

    Chrissy F.

    Cracker Jacks BBQ! Omg hands down best bbq I've had here in the Antelope Valley. NO SAUCE NEEDED HERE! Just pure flavor. Had the St Louis ribs and the brisket and the Dino ribs and was absolutely delicious and tender. I'm a hard one to please when it comes to bbq and let's just say I was extremely pleased. Will for sure come back to this place. It's in Lancaster just off the BLVD oh and the banana pudding and brownie ice cream so good!

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    nelson d.

    It's 5pm February 7, and it's my 1 time eating here. I ordered the full rack baby back ribs, and macaroni cheese and hush puppies and collard greens. All and all the food we ate was just mediocre. The place was good our server was nice, she was doing most of the work. But there is this young black girl who is 1 of the owners daughter, she is so freaking lazy. She acts like a diva, not helping the staff. I suggest the owners she fire her asap. Just because of the owner's daughter who works there, I will not be coming back. So if you go there be prepared to wait a long time for them to take your order. The pork ribs was not fall of the bones. Lots of luck to the new ones of the place. Chow.

    Catfish, corn bread, greens, Mac and cheese, baked beans and potato salad.
    Denise U.

    My husband happened to come across Cracker Jacks when looking for somewhere for us to eat. I am so happy he did. Everything was soooooo good. I can't wait to go back. My catfish was awesome and hubby loved his tri tip.

    Hush puppies
    Mary D.

    We tried this place today. The owners were phenomenal. They greeted us at our table. Answered all of our questions. They even asked us what types of appetizers we would be interested in seeing on the menu. When we said hush puppies and fried green tomatoes, they worked their magic and produced them. The hush puppies were so good. Reminded me of dining in South Carolina. Fried green tomatoes were also very tasty. I got the brisket with Mac n cheese and potato salad. Very flavorful. We will be returning.

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    Best service and amazing food. This place rocks! Gizel, Marshal, and Anthony are wonderful. 10/10 recommend!

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    Service down home attention, food delicious, potato salad was made fresh, quaint and fun atmosphere.

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    Tried Cracker Jacks this evening and was very impressed. Staff is friendly, service was excellent and the food was even better!

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    Just tried Cracker Jacks Barbecue and it was great!!! Service was everything and the food HIT!!! I will DEFINITELY be going back again!

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    Wow! What a treat for the AV. Great food and Great Service! My kind of place. Thank you Anthony and staff. You guys ROCK!!!

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    Love the food you have to try the rib tips and the bake beans is my favorite very nice service and very clean

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    This is the best barbecue in the Antelope Valley, hands-down. You must must must try this at least…read moreonce. I wish I had pictures to share, but it was so good that everybody ate the food too fast for me to get my camera ready. Happens every time.

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