No! Will all due respect, the nearby McD has better food. Ordered Calamari (rubber tastes better) and Baby back ribs (undercooked and not even close to a bbq.) 18% gratuity was automatically added to the check just to complete my misery. Very clean tables but disgusting food. Sorry. read more

My friend suggested this spot and we gave it a shot on a Friday afternoon. Once you enter, you can either order at the register or take a seat at one of tables for someone to take your order. I got the small bbq chicken with rice ($13.49) and a side salad ($2.99) and the chicken was really good and juicy. The rice was a little dry. The meal comes with two sides but you can only choose from rice, beans or fries without incurring substitution fees. This was a solid meal and for the amount of food you get, it's reasonably priced. I will be back for the spare ribs, since they mentioned they are made to order and about a 30 minute wait. * Parking on premise but very limited * Gender neutral restroom * Friendly service read more

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Did not like the food at all. The pulled pork sandwich was really sub par. The meat was finely shredded with a bland sauce that seems like it came out of a container from the frozen section of a dollar store. There were pieces of tendon, not fat, in the meat! An instant turnoff when you bite into a hard rubbery tendon, giving me the same sickening feeling I get when biting into a raw piece of chicken. The fries were overly cooked, greasy and crunchy. The ketchup was a no name brand. The bottled bbq sauce had a bit of a vinegar taste, dark appearance, and did not have a bbq flavor. Bottled drinks only. There's no ice machine. There are a few tables in the place, but the temp was at least 85 degrees. No ventilation at all. I walked out sweating. Parking is very scarce. Bottom line, no need at all to visit this place. Overpriced dishes and cheap ingredients. There's nothing I'd want to come back for. I'd rather eat at a fast food joint. Plenty of other options for your money. Two thumbs down! read more

Fire Pit BBQ in Hackensack, NJ. You can smell the Portuguese style BBQ down the road at @hackensackfirepit! Fresh meat, chicken, ribs and burgers are seasoned and grilled to perfection on the open fire grill that is filled with flavor. The burger was huge and so flavorful from the hot embers. This is a hole in the wall place that serves up delicious BBQ! The service was super fast and they are BYOB! Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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First time here tonight, and we very much enjoyed our meals. I had the shrimp in garlic sauce and it was delicious. My daughter had the grilled chicken sandwich with yellow rice and loved it. We will come back to try other things. read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Grilled Chicken Sandwich with yellow rice - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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This is as simple as it gets with BBQ. No regard for flavoring. You get one choice of sauce and it's generic (store bought) flavored. If more focus was placed on smoking and remove a lot of unnecessary menu items they stand a good chance to becoming a real BBQ establishment. There's too many good real BBQ places in NJ to subject yourself to this, unless you're that hungry or don't have time for anything else. Service is friendly and accommodating but it feels like a "gimme your money and go" type of place. Ambiance is just average. Sit, eat and watch a little TV while you chew. If real BBQ is what your belly desires then research and you'll be happy elsewhere. It's ok for quick eat and go type of place, then again so is McD's. Sorry not a Yummy Tummy. read more

There is no other chicken like it. Amazing ribs too. Their salad is delicious as well. It is small, the service is great. Never eaten at the restaurant since I usually grab to go. read more

Service was great Food was bland and no taste The smell of the place was great and you can smell it from a block away... maybe we didn't get anything smoked... there was a lot on the menu and was overwhelming. read more

This place is my go to for pulled pork sandwiches. I love a pulled pork sandwich, get them out at different places a lot, but so far this place still has the best ones. Also it smells amazing in the shop. read more

Food was excellent with a great smoky flavor ! The service super friendly and fast ! Seems like a family restaurant. I will definitely take the 15 min drive from home to get this again !! read more

One had the chicken wings and bbq ribs. Delicious!!!! I'm looking forward to ordering again!

I would buy food here maybe everyweek but, the food here does not taste as good as the Fire Pit BBQ in North Arlington and Kearny. I would suggest to all the customers try the one in Kearny and North Arlington, you will know what Im talking about. read more

This is an update my previous reviews. This time I had a #1 combo. A half of chicken and 5 ribs with black beans & yellow rice. The chicken was for my wife who is really picky about her food..She like it a lot. The ribs are always top notch there and so are the rice & beans. Will be going back real soon. If your in he mod for some tasty ribs & chicken head to the Firepit.You won't be disappointed. read more

The owner is very rude and has an atitude problem. I think that he thinks that being an owner puts him above his customers. Little does he know how to treat his customers. In addition I ordered the beef ribs. I guess they do not marinate them and they tasted like raw meat. the rice was horrible (lack of taste) . Too expensive for non tasty foodI I would never go back to this place nor wuld i go back. read more

I ordered 2 whole chicken to go , the tray was small I was weary but I got to my destination for my surprise was not 2 whole chicken was only 2 drumsticks instead of 4 I paid like 38 dollars and I felt like they robbed me it was maybe 1 chicken 1/2 in the tray. Just be careful with this place when you order to go , they easy to take your money and not giving you everything you ordered , I will never order from this place again . read more

Absolutely love this place.. The guys are super nice and always make me feel welcome. Highly recommend

Everything about this place was average to me. The food, service, and ambiance were all mostly average. The food took a little while to come out during a slow period, our party's needs were met here and there. The food was pretty good once we got to it. I can't recommend it, but I also can't not recommend it. I'm kind of disappointed my experiences at every BBQ place in North Jersey have been so lackluster. read more

This is a great Portuguese barbecue spot. My family has been ordering here for the last couple of years and have never been disappointed. You can smell the barbecue from outside and it makes me even hungrier than I already am. They offer sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and entrées. They have a handful of meat choices to grill. For example, chicken, ribs, pork chops, and steak. Everything is made to order and is always fresh. I love the quality of their ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend it! read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Table sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Firepit BBQ truly has the tastiest Portuguese meat platters I've ever had. The combo is one of our favorites, it comes with chorizo, chicken, pork, and beef ribs and it is served with a side of yellow rice and french fries and the portions are very generous; it really is a family pleaser. This location, in particular, cares about customer loyalty, and over the years is our go-to place when we don't feel like cooking at home. We love recommending this place to friends and family and love hearing how we've turned our friends into Fire Pit fans :) Instagram:@local.curiocity read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Forget the grill and order catering for your next event from here! We only have Italian and Asian in the area that delivers so when I found out we could get some Portuguese BBQ in the mix I was stoked! I am always on a mission for a good variety of food that can be delivered to help make life easier and Fire Pit BBQ came to the rescue for our father's day foodies so my hub didn't have to use the grill. The food was delivered hot and on time and we even received rave reviews from our vegetarian! There was a large quantity of food delivered and the price was SOOOO reasonable. I was surprised they would deliver so far out of the area but they were so accommodating and I will order again and highly recommend, you give them a shot to cater your next event. Even the pickiest eaters enjoyed their meals! We would have spent just as much if we had to buy and cook all the meats ourselves so this was an awesome way to entertain with way less effort. We ordered the 3 most popular meats: Chicken, Beef Short Ribs and traditional Pork Ribs. All meats were seasoned perfectly. The pork ribs were definitely a fan favorite. The chicken was moist. For sides we had: Fries, Rice, Beans, Salad and sauteed Broccoli and Carrots in a garlic aioli sauce. Definitely put a few spoonfuls of beans on top of the yellow rice and it's the perfect combination and a meal in itself. The fries were addictive..I think my hub sprinkled on a little extra salt. The salad came with ranch and oil and vinegar dressing which was awesome because I never have dressing on hand so the fact they offered a variety was awesome. They also sent BBQ and hot sauces on the side. Also, the best part was the order came with all the serving wear, eating utensils, napkins and plates so I literally didn't have to come inside for anything except for drinks and a few extra napkins. There was only one hiccup because I placed the order on Friday for delivery on Father's Day (Sunday) and there was a miscommunication because food showed up on Saturday. I was no where near my home to accept a delivery. Luckily, a neighbor was having a party and was able to accept the order but this did put me a little over my original budget that I had originally planned. Our neighbors had to reheat the food on the grill which dried out the chicken a bit but the ribs were sent medium and stayed flavorful and juicy even after reheating. However, for eating this two days in a row it was delicious both days...and we still have leftovers that can be enjoyed. At both events EVERYONE kept asking "Where did you get this food from?" because they were all impressed! Someone even knew the place and said they ordered from their work office all the time for their employees and loved eating there. Next time, I will just ensure I'm more clear with the delivery date to avoid any miscommunications. I'm sure there will be a lot more requests for deliveries in my area as a result of everyone trying this delicious Portuguese BBQ. I know I will definitely order from here again! I don't think I will use the grill again all summer. Easiest BBQ ever! I'm a fan and will be having some #FirePitBBQ all Summer 2019! read more

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I Used to like this place, but they have gotten super cheap with the hot sauce. Today was my 3rd pick up order that they left out the sauce and salad dressing. How do you give a salad with no dressing. The food sucks without sauce. Never going back read more

Been here a few times. This place is located on the corner of Essex St and S. Prospect Ave. I'd say this place is more of a 3.49, closer to a 3 than a 4. Food isn't bad. I've tried the rotisserie chicken and the chicken with garlic sauce. I prefer the chicken with garlic sauce. The rotisserie chicken is a bit dry. With each entree you can choose two sides. I've only chosen rice and fries. They give you a pretty large amount of food here. The entrees and the sides are generous portions. It's mostly a takeout joint with some tables for dine in. They do have table service here. As a side note, in the summer it gets super hot in here and there isn't really much ventilation with the exception of a few fans. I guess it's not really a fair comparison, but this place doesn't really stack up to some of the similar types of joints in Newark, but it isn't bad for this area. read more

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My daughter ordered the pork ribs and chicken combo but they both didnt meet my taste buds. I was expecting the ribs to be fall off the bone and juicy but it didnt. They probably didnt marinate the ribs its lacking something i dont know and the meat is not soft and juicy. The chicken also lacks something so it didnt taste good . Anyway i didnt tell my daughter about it coz she will be disappointed like me. read more

So we popped in on a Saturday for pick up.. the wait was 15-20 minutes nothing crazy. This place is delicious not too greasy or anything. The rice was very good. The portion was decent and prices were decent. Definitely will come again. read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Combo #1 - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Our daughter and her family live close to this place. Yet, they never thought to try it. I took a look at the Yelp reviews and convinced her and our son-in-law to give it a try. She was skeptical but agreed to go for lunch. The restaurant itself is small with just a few tables. There is an outside dining area but it also is small. Just keep in mind that this place is very near the hospital so you are going to be hearing sirens quite a bit. In warm weather, they prop open the front door which means you can't count on the sound to be muted at all. Parking isn't easy. It involves finding street parking--even going into the surrounding residential areas or hoping to find a spot behind the building but parking there is literally very tight, like in wondering once you get your car in there, will you be able to get it out. Our daughter insisted on driving here even though they are within walking distance! Since we were unfamiliar as to how the set up worked, our daughter went up to the counter and asked if a server would come to us or did we have to place our order at the counter. Turns out that if you eat in, a server will take your order. When we were there, around 2 p.m. on a weekday, there was just one server and counting us, 4 occupied tables so he was run a bit ragged. The prices here are excellent! As an example, for $8 you can get half of a chicken plus 2 sides, choosing from rice, beans and fries. Three of us chose to do just that. Our daughter decided to have a pulled pork sandwich, which also cost $8 and comes with lettuce, tomato and fries. She asked if she could substitute rice and beans and was told, yes she could but it would cost extra (I forget how much more). So, she went for it. To drink, we all got sodas. They are served either in bottles or cans. We got coke and were given 20 ounce bottles. I had noticed 12 oz. cans in the fridge and if I had been thinking, I would have specifically asked for one of them. So, be aware if you don't want too much soda, specify a can. The chicken was very tasty! I was impressed at how moist the white meat was! That said, I have 2 criticisms---1) the meat wasn't cut properly so I found bone fragments every now and then as I ate; 2) the spicy rub wasn't evenly distributed as I caught a taste from time to time instead of on a consistent basis. Still, since the chicken is cooked over charcoal, that nice bbq flavoring was still imparted. Our daughter really liked her pulled pork sandwich. She gave us all a bit of a taste and I must say that the bbq sauce used was tasty and with a bit of spiciness. The server brought out squeeze bottles of 2 types of bbq sauce that we could add to our food. Our daughter tried the spiciest of the two and she was impressed with the amount of heat in it. We all really liked the rice and beans. The rice is a yellow rice with a few carrot bits in it. My worries that it would be dried out turned out to be unfounded as it was moist and flavorful. The black beans also had good flavor and complimented the rice very nicely. We all agreed that we would certainly eat here again. As a bonus, they do deliver---something that wasn't lost on our daughter and son-in-law. Plus they have a kids' menu. If you are in the area and like Portuguese bbq, give them a try! read more

Fire Pit BBQ - bbq chicken w/half of a chicken, yellow rice & black beans - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I ordered one whole chicken. It was advertised with 2 sides. I ordered fries and beans thinking it would be plenty for 4 people. I also ordered one portuguese sausage. A small chicken arrived with enough fries for two people. The small alluminum tray looked empty.. we checked the chicken parts a few times to make sure it was a whole chicken. It was tiny. There were not even enough fries to fill in for the tiny chicken. I didn't eat any fries so that everyone else could get a small portion. My daughter in law offered to make something extra because it looked so small.. There were only 4 of us. There should have been at least enough for 4. The tray cost me around 15.00. (In the past I have ordered a tray from other places at 12 dollars with twice the amount we received today.). A very small serving of beans accompanied the order as the second side. The 10.99 portuguese sausage was cut up... which is fine... but I have bought a whole sausage many times before in Seabras... I know it was only half a sausage for 10.99 with a decorative lettuce leaf underneath to make it look less empty. This was a very disappointing experience and I feel cheated for the money. And embarrassed to even open this order with a guest at out house. I WILL NOT ORDER FROM HERE NOR RECOMMEND ANYONE TO ORDER FROM HERE AGAIN. I hope the extra money I paid for very little really helped this business out. They have lost a few customers with me. read more

Ambiance/Decor/Atmosphere: If you didn't know this was Firepit BBQ you'd think you were walking into a pizzeria. The interior is pretty middle of the road; some tables and chairs as you'd expect, grill and rotisserie in the back of the kitchen, nothing really out of the ordinary or eye popping either. Noise/sound level: It's a small place; phone calls, television, small talk, but not overly loud even at 6:30pm. Menu: The menu is pretty large comprised of a variety of Portuguese and Latin American food, platters, sandwiches, dessert, and BBQ. Even though it's a little large the menu isn't too confusing; it's kind of direct and to the point. Service: I ordered take out and the man on the phone was polite, interactive, and understanding when I said I couldn't get there until 6:30pm. When I picked up the food he was equally polite then too. The guys cooking food behind him appeared to be happy; wouldn't want a pissed off man grilling my meats. Food: I ordered bitoque and it was mediocre at best. The chips were drowned in a pretty aggressive garlic sauce, and I love garlic. The pickled vegetables were a nice addition; good acidity and crunch, whereas my chips were soggy and limp. The bread that came with it was pretty good, but if you mess a dinner roll it's time to shut the doors. The ham appeared to be Hillshire Farms cold cuts and there were only two slices, but the sunny side up fried eggs were done well; nice and runny. Lastly, the steak was tender, but it was not really a quality cut of meat, and by the time I got to it the cook temp was well done. I asked for medium, but obviously because I was late and it was warming the meat rested too long. Bar: Not sure, wasn't paying attention. Maybe none, maybe BYOB. Price: For the large portion size the price point is pretty fair. $15 gets you a meal for two. Overall: This place was a hard three for me. The meal itself doesn't really warrant a three, but I do want to order other items from here. I'm not sure I'd order bitoque again, but if I do I probably will ask for less sauce. Not really a bad spot I guess if you want a gigantic plate of rice, beans, and a rotisserie chicken. read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Bitoque; quite possibly 6 to 8 cloves of garlic in that sauce. =8D - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Wow! The staff is amazing and the food is even better!!! I went with my family for dinner we ordered Combo#1 Chicken and pork ribs with yellow rice, black beans, fries and salad. We came out stuffed and very happy!!! The food was very tasty everything was out of this world! Loved the environment, we are definitely coming back for more delicious food and great service! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Combo#1 - Chicken and pork ribs with yellow rice, black beans, fries and salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Love this spot. Great food. Would definitely recommend. My automatic go-to, when my wife & I can't think of what to eat.

Food was disgusting fries were soggy rice and beans were bland and the beef ribs were still alive

Food is great! I've ordered from here for years and it never fails! Chicken,pork chops, and ribs are delicious. Service is extremely friendly. Highly recommend. read more

This is probably the best and tasty bbq place I had ever been, food was amazingly delicious, really good quality of food, and service was on point. I will definitely recommend this place and definitely will be back. Price is very affordable and is BYOB. read more

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This was a huge disappointment. We decided to give it a try because we were in the mood for BBQ. I knew it was a bad sign when Mac and Cheese wasn't offered on the menu. The food was bland and the BBQ sauce came on the side in two tiny containers. None of the meat tasted like it was seasoned at all. The food wasn't cheap either. I would never go back here unfortunately. read more

The service is super friendly and nice. The seating is a bit cramped and small inside. Parking lot is also quite small and very tight so be careful with your vehicle! It may be difficult to find parking when it's lunch time. The food was decent enough. It's interesting how you can get fries, rice, or beans for free as sides however anything healthy is an additional charge. I had the short ribs with rice. The yellow rice was good. The short ribs were good but a small portion. I'd definitely look into the garlic chicken next time. read more

The place doesn't look like anything special and it's small however, definitely try it out to go! Their BBQ is delicious! If you don't like salads, try a salad with their house dressing and you may change your mind about salad. read more

Excellent Grilled Everything! Pork Ribs , Short Ribs and Chicken charred to perfection. The yellow rice combos mmmmmmmmm! You also have a choice of fries and veggies. I would suggest to pick up only as their are very few tables. Parking is limited in the back , so park on the street. read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Ribs and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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the owner pre judged me in a negative way. When I gave him the same dirty looks he became offended and demanded me to apologize To Him because he is the "Owner!" Um, no! I am your customer being judge and isolated by YOU! It is apparent behavior at the Kearny location as well. We all know the look " You do are not welcomed here" and "We do not serve your kind!" To be the owner to ask your customers what do they think and flip it to play victim is disgusting and narcissistic behavior to rude to spend my money there bad karma for people who behave like that towards other minorities shame on you read more

We were in the area for a cheer competition decided to stop here and were not disappointed. Great food & great service read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

My new go to place for lunch, we've ordered from here 3 times this week and it's only Thursday. I'm a huge fan of Portuguese churriscuria eateries but up until discovering Fire Pit, I needed to make the trek to Spring Valley, NY. Food is delicious and cheap. For under $10 you can get a pile of ribs or chicken accompanied with lots of beans and rice or french fries. The pictures don't lie. Both food quality and quantity are terrific, especially given the cost. You can also order larger platters to share, something we do on weekends when we feed our entire department. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to eat on their premisis but will try and make it in soon. I read a recent review by someone who flamed them because it wasn't traditional American BBQ food. It's certainly not nor do they claim to be. The absence of brisket, pulled pork and collard greens should be your first hint. I'm sorry but there's no reason to fault a business because you misunderstood where you were or what they serve. It's like leaving a crappy review for McDonalds because they don't serve corned beef and Guinness. Make sense? read more

Was looking forward to some southern BBQ goodness, when I saw the sign on the door: se habla espanol y portugues. Okay I can improvise. The interior is clean, bright, welcoming with several tables that were set for lunch. After a quick review of the menu, I selected chicken in garlic sauce with rice and beans as my sides. The gentlemen behind the counter were very friendly, ensuring I received utensils, napkins, and desired hot sauce for my to go order. Food came out in about 5 minutes and was piping hot. So far, so good. Then I started eating.... ?Como se dice? !Demasiado sal! Salty chicken, salty rice, salty beans, salt, salt, SALT. The hot sauce made it palatable, but the salt content was seriously over the top. Was I clear about that? They should offer 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide as a side. No bueno. read more

Fire Pit BBQ - Garlic chicken with rice, black beans, hot sauce. $9 - Barbeque Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey