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    Flying Barracuda

    4.8 (52 reviews)

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    Ribs
    Jeffry L.

    Worst ribs I've ever had. Cooked too quick and too hot. They were overdone, dry and rubbery. Sauce was good, people were friendly. Had them at a lacrosse tournament, and their smoker polluted the field. Business is business, but kids shouldn't be warming up for athletics in a cloud of smoke. The kids fanning their faces.

    Creamy macaroni salad
    Jody M.

    So, I have been avoiding the food trucks coming to work (new thing due to no food options on a large medical services campus) but..... All early afternoon there was a mass migration of employees parading back in forth with food from Flying Barracudas that I hadn't witnessed from other food trucks visiting in the past 2 weeks. I hate lines and waiting for food on an hour lunch. The two guys running it were like well oiled machines. Food was hot & ready off of a mobile bbq/ smoker. The sandwich was huge (had to cut it in half). I got the BBQ pork and macaroni salad. Really good! Slightly tangy, just spiced enough like they know what they are doing. No gristle or super fatty. Macaroni salad held it's own, noodles Al dente and super creamy, like what you'd expect from Aunt Bea on Andy Griffith s. This food trumped all the bad BBQ I have had elsewhere. I hope they come again.

    Krissi B.

    These sliders were to DIE for. Having moved to Beaverton in the last two years I've struggled to find a decent bbq joint after having enjoyed Papa Soul Food in Eugene for 4 years... Big Mike does not only meet "decency" standards- he surpasses them with flying colors. (or barracudas) The smell of the food was the first thing to hit me when it was delivered. But after taking my first bite I realized the flavor packed a punch of it's own. Papa Soul Food will always have my heart, but Flying Barracuda will be my new go to! 110% recommend!! I'll personally be bringing my boyfriend, friends and their mom's just so everyone can enjoy it as much as me

    The pulled pork with famous Flying Barracuda bbq sauce!
    Sydney S.

    I seriously cannot stress this enough- if you need meat catered, you HAVE to go with Flying Barracuda. We've known Big Mike for years and his service and food are above and beyond. We had my dad's retirement party catered this past weekend, and the pulled pork and garlic chicken were a huge success. Everyone loved it, raved about it, and wanted to know where we got it! Honestly, we will never have our meat catered by anyone else, ever again. I'm not kidding. The pulled pork is amazing and it makes great little sliders, especially with extra Flying Barracuda barbecue sauce on top. The garlic chicken is also heavenly. We ordered more than enough for the party because the leftovers are just as delicious as when it's fresh off the smoker. It's THAT good people. Big Mike is so wonderful to work with, and he even personally delivered our catered food this weekend. He loves what he does, and it really shows. His food is phenomenal, his prices are more than fair, and his service is outstanding. He'll work with you to make sure you get exactly what you're looking for and he makes the catering process so easy and enjoyable. I wish I could give Flying Barracuda more than 5 stars!

    Barracuda Brisket Sandwich, Coleslaw, BBQ Baked Beans
    Charlie P.

    Flying Barracuda is great! They came out to my apartment complex for an evening. J had the brisket and my wife had the pulled pork. Both were amazing! Super flavorful and fresh. Some of the best barbecue in the area. Not to mention the service is fantastic! Definitely recommend them!

    (Left to right) garlic chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, Barracuda Brisket Sandwich
    Lavosha B.

    Amazingly smoked, juicy and LARGE PORTIONS. We had a pop up cart near my job and the line was wrapped around the corner for these guys, but it moved extremely fast and by the time I was done paying my sandwich was already made; very efficient.

    Brisket sandwich with Potato Salad
    Dylan B.

    Was talking to these guys earlier in the day about coming in and before I knew it time passes and go down and they were closed up. But big mike and Lil Smokey hooked me up with one of the best brisket sandwiches I've had! Would easily go back again

    Barracuda Brisket Sandwich
    John W.

    I got "The Mullet" which is their huge BBQ sandwich with half pulled pork and half brisket with cole slaw on top. Super good and super messy just like it should be. For $11.00 I feel like I definitely got my money's worth. Couldn't finish the thing in one sitting, so saved some for leftovers. Would definitely buy again.

    Sweet Heat Burger and Tots.
    Tyler C.

    Simply DELICIOUS. I ordered the Sweet Heat Burger and watched some playoff hockey at Uptown Market where Flying Barracuda is doing amazing things. We also got some brussels sprouts that knock the socks right off your feet. The burger was massive! Loaded with all the good stuff and a healthy portion of tater tots. The food was delivered to the table very fast and hot. Can't say enough good things about what Big Mike and Flying Barracuda are doing.

    Dave E.

    Awesome food !! Big Mike and his crew cater every meeting at my firm's local office and I look forward to it every time ! Mike's enthusiasm and love of his craft is infectious. Recommendation - meat! Any and all - can't name a favorite because I love it all !

    Ribs, chicken, corn and potater salad.

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    Great food and the staff are super nice. Favorite catering company and the food is to die for!

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    3 years ago

    Big Mike make's the best BBQ in PDX. Pulled pork to brisket to chicken. Even the mac salad is fire.

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    6 years ago

    Amazing food, staff and owners. They love and care about the community. BBQ is yummo, stop by and try

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    Thank you and glad you love us!

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    Had the food truck and the sloppy mike special. Super good, would highly recommend. Cole slaw and Mac salad were also solid.

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    Big Mike Special! Their crew is top notch, and their food is phenomenal! Thanks guys.

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    5 years ago

    Seriously the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! They also have gluten free buns for those with an intolerance.

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    Food truck was at my apartment complex and it was amaaaazing!!! They were so nice and the sides were great too!!

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    6 years ago

    The whole meal was fantastic, especially the barbecued Brussel sprouts. This is what comfort food is all about. Good job Mike.

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    Big Mike and his crew cater every meeting at my firm's local office and I look forward to it every time !

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    Busy Bee Catering

    Busy Bee Catering

    (18 reviews)

    These lovely folks made my Thanksgiving of 2024! Picture it,…read moreBrightwood, Oregon. One stressed out wanna be chef (Me) on the mountain needed a bit of help with a Thanksgiving feast for Kings. Busy Bee Catering swooped in and saved the day with their "Sides-Giving" offerings fit for royalty! Their fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy were divine. Their chicken apple sausage stuffing was a show stopper, as was the relish tray (as big as a trough for my goats), roasted vegetables and Fall harvest salad topped with sinfully delicious candied pecans. I feel like getting married again so Busy Bee Catering can handle the food. Thank you so much! You'll be seeing me and my hungry tummy again SOON!

    Jan & Dani catered our son's wedding for 260 people on a 33 acre property where EVERYTHING had to…read morebe brought in....and it was flawless! They were amazing to work with and so calm and wise to keep this MOTG relaxed to enjoy the events. The quotes were more reasonable than others and food/flavor/freshness/presentation not compromised. I had wanted our son to go with the PDX caterer and Jan & Dani were definitely the best choice. You can't go wrong with them. We also used them at Alpine Events for our rehersal dinner with 52 people and the dinner was fabulous and the event space so lovely and personal for our gathering. Jan & Dani even decorated with the runners/candles/banner and flowers that we dropped off while at the rehersal. I can't say enough about them! Janey

    Reedville Catering

    Reedville Catering

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    We got married in May 2023 and absolutely loved working with Reedville Catering. Everything from…read morethe planning, to the flexibility on the menu, to the presentation and aesthetic - they completely nailed our vision. We didn't want to do a traditional sit-down or buffet dinner and worked with Reedville to do more of a food station, heavy hors d'oeuvres set-up for our cocktail party reception. Every single item they made was seriously delicious, not just 'good' - NW salmon cakes, goat cheese tartlets, teriyaki meatballs for passed apps, and the charcuterie presentation was beautiful. Sweet chili shrimp skewers, thai peanut chicken, asparagus risotto, arugula salad, plus two custom items we asked for: pork belly bao buns and fried chicken sliders. Everything was out of this world. When we asked to do pork belly bao buns, they didn't bat an eye or even ask any questions - and then absolutely nailed it. The amount of food was perfect. They also tended bar for us with 2 signatures and a full bar and everyone was happy and drunk the whole evening :) The team was super friendly and professional, and Jessica's responsiveness was lightning fast. We would work with them all over again and highly recommend to anyone.

    Reedville catered our wedding of 75 people on 7/27/19. We were so happy with everything, start to…read morefinish. We worked with Cam and she was fantastic! We weren't sure if we wanted to provide our own alcohol, or have Reedville do it, and Cam was so flexible with us the whole time. She was constantly tweaking little things in their proposal and always promptly answered any questions I had. The food is so good! I had multiple guest come up to me during the wedding and tell me, unsolicited, how good the food was. It was above and beyond many of our guests expectations of what kind of food they would be served at a wedding. My now husband wanted to order excess food on purpose just so he'd have more leftovers, I cannot emphasize how yummy everything was! The day of staff of servers and bartenders were all fantastic as well. While taking pictures during our cocktail hour and away from our guests, all of the servers made sure to bring us the hors d'oeuvres and cocktail each which was super appreciated! Overall I cannot recommend Reedville enough, they were fantastic!

    Cocina Mexico Lindo Taqueria - Bottomless Chips with Guacamole ($11.37)

    Cocina Mexico Lindo Taqueria

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    100% Authentic Mexican. Food 10/10. Service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. Outside sitting. Parking…read moreavailable. Super clean. My wife found this gem using Yelp, so I shed a happy tear :') . We all had an amazing time. It's so good that local celebrities like Eric Miller (Timbers' #15) was there dining while we were enjoying our food. SERVICE Zoe's amazing service is worth calling out, first highlight of our dinner. She was happy, funny, sprinkled zesty remarks that made us laugh, brought food fast, recommended great dishes, clarified all of our questions - Precisely what one expects from the warm Mexican server. It would be unfair to not mention the rest of the staff, it's just that Zoe was the unapologetically the best. FOOD Just the highlights from everything we had: - Chilaquiles Tarascos ($18.99) + Egg ($4): Our measuring stick for Mexican food authenticity, so we ignored how pricey they were for chilaquiles. These are chips in salsa topped with meat and egg. The way they make this dish sets the bar high for all other Mexican restaurants! - Machete con Carne ($18): Delicious giant taco with hand-made corn tortilla, cheese and up to 2 meats of your choice This is what I ordered based on Zoe's recommendation. I'm a 6'2" 215 lbs. man and I felt that I shouldn't have eaten the whole thing, BUT I DID! - Horchata: ($6.2): You'll taste the rice and the cinnamon, like the one Abüelitas in Mexico make. - House Made Flan ($6.99): You'll taste the egg in this flan. I can hear the chef yelling to the cooks in the kitchen when they're making this: "¡Con huevos!" - Café de Olla: ($6.20): AUTHENTIC MEXICAN Coffee! This is not a novelty you find on Instagram where lattes are poured on pastries, no. This is THE REAL DEAL. AMBIANCE We sat outside, the weather calls for it. Simple wooden picnic tables to enjoy the weather, not much needed. It was a difficult decision because inside the decor is BEAUTIFUL. - Outside: About 6 picnic tables sitting 6 people each. - Inside: About 6 or 7 tables for 2, and 3 booths for 6 and 4 tables for 4 people. - Parking: On the street and a small parking lot for about 5 vehicles. CLOSING THOUGHTS This business is doing everything right by representing Mexican culture. They're not adding American cheese just for the sake of catering to a certain demographic. They're hiring people who can speak Spanish from Mexico to provide a great service and experience. You can see the LOVE that the owner(s) are pouring into this business, if you see their taco trucks (I saw 2 parked in their parking lot) or need catering, do yourself a favor and try them. You might find them her: IG and FB: @cocinamexicolindo X: @jenmexlin3 Email: mlrestaurant@msn.com

    Visited on a Friday evening around 6PM. The enchiladas were delicious! The sauce had a hint of…read moresweetness that was quite flavorful. No fountain sodas, can sodas, or bottles. Our server was very slow in bringing our first (maybe 5-10 min) and second (maybe 10-15 min) round of drinks. A younger man stopped by our table several times asking what we needed, but failed to bring anything. The server seemed unaware that he was also asking for our orders. Overall, the food was good, the service wasn't.

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