La Verdad is my favorite bbq place in WNY! The food is out of this world, the portions are great, and the service is exceptional. They also run great specials, a the portions are great for the price too. During my most recent visit, I ordered the brisket dinner which came with a roll and two sides, so I got the kaleslaw and the jalapeño mac. Everything was delicious and I saved half of it so I could enjoy it a second time! The jalapeño mac had a perfect amount of heat and was so cheesy, the kaleslaw was seriously addicting, I could eat it everyday, and the brisket was smoked to perfection. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend! read more

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They're back on Lovejoy now. Food is always amazing. We did the special this time, two brisket dinners with sides. I had regular mac and cheese, and black eyed peas for my sides. Everything was great Unrelated to the great food, their sidewalk was shoveled even though the rest of the block wasn't. Kudos for that. read more

One of my forever go to's. I've chosen them as my caterer for special occasions and can trust the menu for any explorations outside of my usual order. NEVER a disappointment. Recently tried their BBQ chicken special...2 for $25. Generous portions. TENDER smoked chicken falling off the bone, creamy cheesy Mac and cheese with savory white beans. Able to feed a family of four for $50 is a plus with leftovers (for some of us). Also tried their Brownie Double Chocolate Cake that was good. You MUST also try their Ribs, Briskets, Tacos and Bowls....really just try everything on the menu. The service is always like a family reunion. Great hugs, smiles, conversation. The owner Ms. Vivian is a jewel and her staff match her lovely energy. The new location for the restaurant is small, but seating is available for approximately 6 parties to eat simultaneously no problem. Some of the absolute BEST BBQ in Buffalo. 1000% recommend. read more

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When you walk in theres not many tables. We went in and ordered at the counter and waited for our food to take to go. The woman who took our order was so friendly and patient. We have never been here so it took us a while to order and she helped us through the menu! The have lunch and dinner specials! We did the buy 2 bowls and get one free. Everything was hot, delicious, and fresh! They actually smoke their own meats at home. The only reason i would give one less star is because they were running out of things which can be expected if you get more business than usual, but got it back for how delicious they are! Will definitely be back! read more

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This is surely the best Soul Food restaurant in Buffalo, HANDS DOWN! I've tried a few other places, and this place is perfection. I am a huge fan of the collard greens, the black eyed peas, and the beef brisket. On this occasion, we ordered two beef brisket dinners. The staff is also very friendly. Most of all, they use a lot of proceeds from their sales to help the needy, so its a win-win. The interior is small, so I would recommend taking the food to go vs. eating there. read more

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Amazing food and service!!!!! Holy ambiance! Foods I never ate because I hated the tastes, I ate because she cooked them so well.

The brisket wasn't my favorite but they make an amazing pulled pork! The corn bread was moist and sweet and I really enjoyed it. The Mac n cheese was flavorful but had a gritty texture to them like I said in my previous review. The sides were hit and miss. The baked beans were way too saucy like I was eating straight up bbq sauce. The apple kale slaw seemed to be missing the apples and kale was more of a decoration, not what I expected but still good. The yams were alright, a bit too much seasoning that overpowered the natural sweetness. The Limoncello compote cake was fantastic. It was really light and refreshing. The girl who took my order was a gem. The entire staff was amazing. Everyone was really friendly. The place had a few tables set up with menus and roses. Really cute. Cean too! As much as I enjoyed the pulled pork idk if I'd go out of my way to go back. read more

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It was nice to join Vivian and Pastor Robinson celebrate their return to the original location where it all started! The place we fell in love with the best BBQ in WNY! So glad God helped them decide to stay in the area! Thank you for many more years of awesome BBQ and southern goods! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Listen here! I kept hearing about how great this place was and never knew until yesterday how true it is! I saw that they were offering Christmas dinner catering but I wasn't sure if I was still cooking or not. Long story short I ended up placing an order for dinners that could be picked up on Christmas Day and omg so good! Not only did we receive phenomenal customer service but the food itself was delicious! That bbq sauce? Whew!!! Gouda Mac? Yes please! Bourbon yams? Absolutely! Brisket greens? My God today. Lol y'all, if you have never been there before don't wait around like I've been doing. Get yourself a dinner AND some dessert as well cause the sweet potato pie is chef's kiss. Satisfied customers over here! We will be back! read more

Cool spot located inside of a community center. Def a local hidden gem. I've heard about it for ages and finally was able to make it over. Delicious bbq, come early if you want to try their ribs. I was able to try their brisket and ox tail. Both tender and delicious. I was not able to eat their sides due to food allergies. The owner is also the chef and she's friendly and outgoing. She went out of her way to greet us and check in. read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Brisket and oxtail - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Found this great place on Yelp and so glad we did! Ordered the stretchmark sandwich with burnt ends and a side of bourbon mashed yams they were both fantastic!! The very nice owner came out and brought some samples for us to try of other things on the menu. Definitely need to come back and try more things. Great service and super nice staff!! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Stretchmark with burnt ends - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

You know how some restaurants start out great, using the best meats, sides, with big portions and top service only to slide, cheapen, and scrimp; hoping you won't notice?? Well, I don't know how Vivian and her staff does it or how it's even possible, but after seven years, La Verdad is better than ever! I had ribs that were giant with tender flavorful meat that fell off the bone. The sauce was perfect like only La Verdad can do. It's impossible to make a wrong choice with the sides. I had the beans and Gouda Mac and Cheese. It seems wrong to call them just that because they are like no other that you've ever tasted before. Every bite makes you shake your head in disbelief. Vivian is the Chef and she's a woman that knows what's she's doing. More than that, she makes the restaurant glow with pure joy. It makes perfect sense that her place is on a street called "Lovejoy". I witnessed her greeting every person that came through the door like they were her own family. She kept popping out of the kitchen with little samples of dishes that she made. Black Eyed Peas was the first one. To be honest, I would've never thought about ordering them, but these had a flavor that was off the charts using seasoning and meats like I've never tasted before. Then next came a little sample of greens that had a kick that both surprised me and delighted me. Next time I'll be ordering both. Seven years ago Vivian wowed me with her bubbly enthusiasm. If you're having a down day, a visit with her will surely straighten you out. Her energy is definitely infectious. It's transferred to her entire staff. They are just as sweet and friendly. If you love barbecue, this is the place worthy of the trip from Lockport, and that's the rock solid "truth". read more

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Food and hospitality was amazing. We took a ride share here based on the yelp reviews and were not disappointed. Hard to pick a favorite-all of the meats were perfect-brisket/burnt ends/pulled pork. And the sides were all so good-the Gouda Mac and cheese, greens and kale slaw were delicious. Small seating area but everybody was so nice-kinda felt like family. Will definitely come back if we visit again! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is one of the best BBQ spots in all of Buffalo. Ms. Vivian really knows how to feed people the best food and she does it daily here. I stopped in and got take out the other day and it was PHENOMENAL! With all of the great spots to get some BBQ in Buffalo, this is one of my favorites. You can tell that there is so much skill and love in this food. It's location isn't big for seating but there are a few tables in there. I grabbed some ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. I also got a side of mashed potatoes too. Everything tasted so good. The sauce on the meats really packed a lot of flavor and did not disappoint. The staff here is so friendly and remember you when you come back in. It is such a great experience from ordering to eating and you'll want to go back and try more food every time. read more

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Walk in and you are treated like family.,The ribs, chicken, brisket are delicious. The sides are so good. A small cafe with good food. read more

The food here continues to be amazing and I swear it just keeps getting better and better! There's not much here in the terms of updates to my last review, but I will say a couple of items I recommend are the rice bowls and the tacos read more

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Food was delicious. Got a rib dinner and a burnt ends dinner. Each dinner came with 2 sides and cornbread. Very generous portions . We both had the baked beans and Gouda mac and cheese. Both tasty and would recommend. The corn bread was awesome. We had enough for 2 meals and it tasted just as good the next day ! We had planned on eating there but on the way there some lunatic was going down the middle of Bailey in a wheelchair and a box cutter and he got my husband's new car. So, we brought the food home and it was still warm. This restaurant is really not close to where we live but if we are in the neighborhood, I will definitely order again! read more

Location was a bit hard to find because they are in the back of a church building, I believe. We went here during restaurant week in the venting and they were almost sold out of everything so definitely call first or get there early! The two of us shared the big bowl and it was delicious! More than enough food for the two of us. It was a great way to try all of their meats so highly recommend! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Big Bowl - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Still the best food in Buffalo, the owner. Of the establishment is amazing I can't say enough good things about this place.

Out of tower here for a hockey tournament. Wanted some bbq. This place exceeded expectations. Yelp steered us here and I 100% agree with the 5 stars. Owner came out and talked to us. Girl taking order was patient and helped us work through menu to best feed my family of 4. Small cute place with only a few tables as most do takeout. When we stayed to eat they literally treated us like family. This is soul food done right. While the brisket and pulled pork were the stars ALL of the sides were delicious. Mac n cheese baked beans and some of the best greens I've had. Try this place and thank me later read more

Where do I start. The place is super cozy and you know right when you walk in that it's gonna be great food. Any place that's only open 3 days a week and still manages to pay the bills must be doing something right! Shortly after I placed my order with a friendly member of the staff, The owner Vivian came up to me and introduced herself. While I was waiting she offered me a little sample plate of some items I didn't order and holy crap was I blown away. Never have I liked Cole slaw before but I tried hers and I can eat that all day! The burnt ends were crazy flavorful and don't get me started about the mashed sweet potato. I ordered the brisket and chicken combo with collard greens and Mac. Nothing disappointed and the food stayed ridiculously hot from start to finish. Vivian's food really is cooked with love and it shows! RUN don't walk to this place and get you some amazing food and even better service! I will definitely be back. read more

Husband and I are visiting from FL. My sis has been raving about this BBQ constantly, how it's the best ever and on and on... bbq is ok. How good can it be? we just had not very good BBq at a spot in Clarence and I wasn't too keen on more. Then I ate the take out my dear sis brought for us. You were correct baby sis - this truly IS the best. I read through the reviews - someone wrote the beans tasted like they were from a can - what? These beans are amazing - some secret spices - is it cinnamon? Not sure, faint but those beans are incredible. I got the pulled pork, beans and these super mashed potatoes. I loved everything. My husband said the chicken was SO good. Not dry, fall off the bone good. I just finished my leftovers for lunch today and wondering if I can get another bbq hit before I head home. read more

You got to try their Burnt Ends. They are so good!!!! Yummy for your tummy. They also have great meal packages!

Pre-ordered the double dino rib dinner last Thursday for pick up on Friday. Enjoyed a nice dino rib and burnt end dinner at home with some squash and salad. Super delicious! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Dino rib and burnt end with Jalapeño mac and gouda mac. - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Hands down The Best Brisket in Buffalo. Vivian was so hospitable and gave me a lot of free samples of the food she had. This will now be my go to bbq spot read more

Amazing food, with amazing people! First time we went there tonight, and will definitely be making this a staple.

"Melt in your mouth goodness" and this is all TRUE! This, the name - la verdad - means the truth in Spanish. Befitting! What a fantastic smoked meat festival for your taste buds! Everything we ordered was just delicious. Prepared with love and attention to detail by Vivian, served by very kind and sweet server Mia. Thank you, thank you! My daughter and I (along with our leashed puppy) sat on the open air patio out back. Such a wonderful seating arrangement with plenty of shade if you don't like to be in the direct sun. We ran into fellow Yelpers Jurel and Tai, also seated on the patio. Such a pleasant surprise! After over a year of virtual Yelping it was great to actually see each other! It only got better, on some Saturdays a band plays soulful jazz sounds on the patio for the diners listening pleasure. This was our lucky Saturday! Call ahead to know if the band is playing per our server. Daughter ordered the pulled chicken sandwich. She didn't save me much to nibble on! She really loved the smoky chicken with a side of beans. She ordered the homemade ginger ale, upon recommendation of Yelper Einas. Yes, so refreshing on a warm summer day. You can taste the real ginger. I ordered the mixed vegetables rice bowl. I upgraded for a few dollars more to the burnt ends rice bowl. I really wanted to taste the barbecued beef - the rage of La Verdad! Yummy! Smokey! Tender and delicious pieces of brisket on top of very nicely seasoned veggies and rice. Portion was big. I had a decent amount to take home. Then we ordered more meals to take home for dinner later. To share with friends who would be visiting. Got to spread the BBQ love! Vivian came out to greet us before we departed. She's awesome, friendly and genuine. We wish her well. She's got culinary talent and most importantly, a loving heart. Take home meals were also fantastic! Packed in such a way by our server so that we could assemble the sandwiches at home to prevent the rolls from getting soggy with the meat and sides. The stretch Mark slider with creamy Gouda Mac and cheese, kale slaw, was a hit. Went really nice with the Smokey beef brisket. This was my favorite menu item out of the few we tried. I'll definitely be back! What a joy! read more

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To say that I thought the food here was delicious would only be a mild understatement!!!! It was unexpectedly delicious. You know the kind of good that when you taste it you look at each other and stop and stare and say "wow this is really amazing ." That kind of good that you can't stop taking bites of one dish to get a bite of the other and when you start eating that one you don't want to stop to try the next one.... That is how good our dinner at La Verdad was. We started with a peach and mint mock tail and home made ginger ale. The menu said their ginger ale was really good. But there must be a better way to describe how good it was. It's the perfect beverage for cleansing the palette and digesting food. The peach and mint mock tail was like a lite refreshing smoothie though more peach than mint. We got: Bourbon mashed yams Benzinger Gouda Mac and cheese Kale apple slaw Corn bread Vegetable rice bowl Pulled chicken rice bowl Banana pudding Pineapple banana pudding Curry garbanzo spinach rice bowl with shrimp Yup pretty much all we could get to fit in the car and in our belly's. This is a meal that requires me to get a thesaurus. I simply can't tell you how good it looked and smelled but tasted so much better than we ever even expected. Even the kale apple slaw was the perfect pallet cleanser between bites, and I hate kale. We brought home so much food , enough for several more meals all of which we are looking forward too. The servers were lovely and attentive even when it got very busy. There was an onslaught of customers at the dining room tables as well as waiting to get their pick up orders. They servers even brought food out to people's cars as soon as it was ready. The owners were busy between the kitchen and the smoker. Bringing fresh barbecue from the smoker for the kitchen and making her apologies for any delays we might be having. How ever the food and the service were well worth any small wait. I most certainly think this will be a restaurant that is well worth driving the 20-30 minutes in to fulfill my cravings that I'm absolutely certain will happen as soon as my leftovers are gone!! read more

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Amazing food! Burnt ends to die for! That about sums up our visit but let me explain more. We had lunch there last week and felt welcome as soon as we walked inside. After being seated we were immediately given water and yummy seasoned popcorn to enjoy while reviewing the menu. I ordered the burnt end rice bowl and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich. We also ordered a side of apple kale coleslaw. To drink, pop for me and homemade ginger beer for him. They do have a great looking mocktail menu which we didn't explore on this visit. The burnt end rice bowl was not just a rice bowl with burnt ends sprinkled on top. No, it was loaded with tender melt in your mouth burnt ends! Probably more burnt ends than rice. I could only finish half of it even if I was tempted to keep eating because it tasted so good. The barbecue sauce didn't overpower the meat but gave it a perfect flavor. The apple kale coleslaw had a nice refreshing taste balancing the rest of the meal. Ha ha, that I'll try making at home but don't think I'll get her dressing right. Vivian, the owner,is a sweetheart. She makes sure everyone feels home and welcome in her restaurant making a point to personally talk to every guest. Only thing that beats her food is her hospitality. Before leaving we were talking about grits and suddenly she said, hold on! Ran into the kitchen and brought back a bowl of her Philly cheesesteak grits for us to try. OMG, they were so creamy and delicious! Another thing on her menu to order on our next visit. If you haven't already, you must check this place out. 2021-74 read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch. I ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich topped with Barbecue Sauce, Gouda Mac and Cheese and Apple-Kale Slaw. I also ordered Housemade non-alcoholic Ginger Beer and we shared a side of Apple-Kale Slaw. The meal was delicious. It was nice to be able to chat with the owner, Vivian. She has done a great job converting the former Speak Easy Bar into La Verdad Cafe, a popular Buffalo area restaurant. The menu is extensive and they have the most friendly and helpful staff. Vivian, the owner, always finds the time to come out of the kitchen to say hello and answer any questions people may have. If you want some great food and a friendly atmosphere, La Verdad Cafe is the place to go for eat-in or takeout. read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Housemade Ginger Beer. 5/15/2021 - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Well it seemed like a good plan at the time . . . . It was a good idea during the moment . . . I am sure it will be later on. The plan was to just wander in and get a little food for dinner. Select a bit of this and maybe a bit of that. Go home and enjoy. Then I was forced to stand in line and wait with a menu in my hand. I knew what I wanted to get and had an idea or two of what maybe to get along with the first choice or if the first choice was good I could come back. At this point I am going to blame the wonderful young woman cutting the meats for derailing my plan. Maybe it was the way she saved the pulled pork after a slight juggle then politely asked if I wanted some before she put it back in the warmer. But the next thing I knew I was at the register with basically everything on the menu in a to go box. Then she tagged her cashier pal to twist my arm so I would also get a dessert. I ended up with two. Currently I am typing this with the early onset of a food coma. I figured I should review this before I pass out. I will recommend wearing your stretchy pants. read more

This place is still amazing and even more so with the new location! It's been a while since I've been to La Verdad, but I finally got a chance to catch up with a friend yesterday and loved the new space! It's like an old tavern with a bar full of mocktails (everything is non-alcoholic). Counter ordering has been replaced with full table service. The best part: the food & customer service is as great as ever! You truly feel like family coming here. I got the burnt ends rice bowl & the cherry mocktail. The cherry mocktail was nice, smooth and balanced and the rice bowl was so smoky and darn delicious -- the portion was enough for a few meals too! I got a large kale slaw to share on the side and loved it as well. All in all, if you're looking for ribs -- come on Friday, but otherwise--all week long you can have brisket, chicken and other deliciousness! read more

Wow! Great bbq, ambience and outstanding service! I had a pulled pork slider with gouda mac&cheese, kale slaw on a small bun with chips. My husband had a stretch mark brisket sandwich with jalapeño mac&cheese, kale slaw and a tasty grilled bun. We also had a side of beans and their bourbon smashed yams(only available over the weekend). The location was redesigned from an old bar and they did a beautiful job maximizing the space. They have tables inside as well as an outdoor space, which was a garage refurbished to a cute little outdoor bistro area. The food was so good. The yams were like a Thanksgiving delight from my family dinners with the sweet caramelized taste and a light bourbon flair. The pulled pork slider was so tasty but the toppings elevated it to a whole other level. The beans were sweet and smokey with the right amount of bite to them...very good. The brisket was extremely tender with just the right amount of smoke. The sandwich was outstanding like the pulled pork one. The BBQ sauce was definitely on the sweet side. If that I not something you like, you may want to ask it to be on the side. We can't wait to try more menu items in the future! read more

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To my non-Spanish speaking friends "la verdad" means "the truth" and listen, I see no lies here! This is truly the most amazing smoking soul food I've EVER had and I will do my best to recapture my experience because I was on cloud 9. I ate the most delicious chicken and pulled pork with rice that just felt like a big warm hug from my favorite grandmother. I also tried a refreshing Apple Kaleslaw that was not too sweet, not too creamy, but the perfect balance to the tender, juicy, smokey meats. My favorites were their chickpea dip that tasted better than any chicken wing dip I've ever had (and it didn't even have chicken, I know don't come for me) but this was phenomenal. And can we please give around of applause for the Gouda Mac & Cheese. It was perfectly seasoned and smokey. Paired with a juicy sausage that had a small kick to it. I don't remember the flavor lemonade I tried but it was also so refreshing and excellent in taste. All the food melted in my mouth and made me question if I ever even had soul food like this. La Verdad is really the truth when it comes to this smoking bbq game. Be ready! read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Chickpea dip and chips, Apple Kaleslaw, chicken and rice, pulled pork and rice. - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I love the brisket tacos with the special sauce. So filling and yummy! Her mac n cheese is fire and her chicken, pulled pork and ribs are delicious and tasty! Love her bbq sauce. I recommend to anyone who loves bbq! read more

I don't how it is that I have yet to write a review for La Verdad Cafe. I've eaten here many times, most being take-out. This past Saturday I finally had the opportunity to dine-in again. The first time I came here I also dined-in and had The Bridge, which is a pulled pork sandwich topped with mac and cheese and a little of their Kale Apple Slaw. I can't get enough of this Kale Apple Slaw and I have gotten an 8 oz side every time I have been here since. I've tried replicating this at home but haven't come close yet. On that visit, I also met Vivian, the owner, who is sweet and hospitable as can be. She came out to me with a small ramakin and said she wanted me to try her brisket. Wow! As much as I enjoyed the pulled pork I regretted my decision not to get that brisket upon tasting that sample. My standard dish from that point on has been the brisket bowl. Their BBQ sauce is house made and honestly my favorite BBQ sauce I have ever had. It's just a perfect balance of smoke, sweetness, and spice. The consistency is also exactly what I want in a BBQ sauce, not too thin or thick. Just right! If she starts bottling this sauce for sale I'd always keep some on hand and possibly drink it right from the bottle! I decided that my boyfriend needed to try this place this past weekend and we were in for a pleasant surprise! They are only open past 5 two days a week, one of those being Friday when they feature their ribs. We were visiting for lunch on a Saturday but it just so happened that they were still offering their ribs. THANK YOU to the employee that told him this! We ordered the half rack of ribs with brisket and one side. We chose the mac and cheese and I also got my standard 8 oz of Kale Apple Slaw. These were the largest pork ribs that either of us have ever seen with fork tender meat that just fell off the bone. Fantastic! It was a challenge, but we finished the whole platter. When our server returned to our table she was shocked. I think we surprised the couple at a neighboring table too. But these ribs were just hands down the best plate of BBQ either of us have ever had the privilege of devouring. As much as I loved the brisket even more than I liked the pulled pork, the ribs even outshined the brisket. We also enjoyed two house-made, non-alcoholic beverages. He ordered the peach lemonade which included frozen peaches and I had the Ginger Beer which was the best Ginger Beer I have ever had as well. This place just continues to impress! La Verdad Cafe is a MUST TRY for all BBQ lovers! read more

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An absolute gem! I was housesitting in the area and looked up places to eat nearby during lunch time and found the reviews for La Verdad. The food sounded amazing so I took a chance and I'm SO glad I did! Ordering over the phone was super easy, and the person who took my order was so wonderful to talk to and was great at answering my questions when I was stuck between two sandwiches. This was before they partnered with appetit, so I think it's even easier to order now since you have the option to do it online. I'm really anxious about phone calls, so I can't sing the praises enough of the woman I talked to when ordering, as she made it such a breeze and a pleasant situation, which I find is often lacking in most restaurants. I stopped by for pick up and the meal came with chips and a can of soda, which was perfect for lunch - and well priced, too boot. The place is super cute and it was easy to park. I popped in, dropped my name, and they already had my order ready. It was the *hardest* drive back with the absolute DELICIOUS smells wafting through my car. Torturous but so well worth the wait! "Burnt ends stretchmark" is what I ordered and it was downright heavenly. The Mac n cheese on the sandwich was so creamy, even the parts that fell out of the sandwich while eating were quickly gobbled up. The kaleslaw? WOW! Hands down the best slaw I have ever had... ...but the true star of the show? The meat! The sauce! All mixed up together with the ooey gooey mac and the slaw on the brioche bun? out of this world, seriously. I think I overused my exclamation points here, but words are not enough to express how delicious this meal is and I can't wait to go back and have a proper dinner here and share this great food with others. read more

La Verdad Cafe Deli - Burnt Ends Stretchmark sandwich in a foil wrapper, containing BBQ meat, kaleslaw, and mac n cheese on a bun with potato chips. - Smokehouse Near Me - Buffalo, New York

On a continuous mission to support local businesses, the palate requested barbeque tonight. Chains won't do, and Fat Bobs is not inspiring. We decided to try a small local place, based on amazing reviews. There is no way to give La Verdad it's due. Without question the best barbeque I have ever eaten in Buffalo, by a runaway. The only thing better than the food at La Verdad was the service! Waiting was fun and entertaining, as the boss of the front was talking up everybody, making jokes, and ensuring the time passed instantaneously. Cheesecake and chocolate ganache is waiting for after the kids are in bed. I am totally coming back! She was right. Wife wants to order for Fathers Day. #twistmyarm read more

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Excellent food Brisket bowl is fantastic Service is great employees are generous and very kind read more

Since becoming a part of the Yelp Elite Squad in Buffalo a few years ago, I remember seeing pictures and great reviews for this little BBQ joint called La Verdad Café. I quickly bookmarked them but never made it there, for one reason or another. But in May 2021, I FINALLY took the opportunity to try this place and now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long! On a warm Friday evening in May, around 4:45pm, I arrived and was able to find a parking spot in a small parking lot across the street. Surprisingly, there was a good amount of parking available on the road but I opted for the parking lot since I remembered hearing that La Verdad Café has been doing takeout since COVID started in 2020. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a nice young woman who let me take a seat at the bar. Afterwards, she came over and gave me the food and drink menus and gave me a few moments to browse while I sipped on some water (with lemon!). The ambiance inside was very comfy and relaxing and everything was well maintained and clean. The staff working seemed genuinely happy to be there and seemed to be having a great time. I placed my order and was told the wait would be about 20-25 minutes, which was perfectly fine with me, I just wanted to sit and relax for a bit and take in the scene, munching on complimentary Cajun-seasoned popcorn and sipping my birch beer. Then, a little over 20 minutes later, my food arrived. Now, something I truly did not understand was how generous they are with their portions. As all of the food was placed in front of me, I knew I wasn't walking (or rolling) away hungry. For dinner, I ordered the following: The StretchMark Brisket (slider/sandwich), which was topped with The Benzinger Gouda Mac & Cheese, KaleApple Slaw, and their bourbon barbecue sauce. I also ordered the Burnt Ends StretchMark (slider/sandwich), which was topped with The Benzinger Gouda Mac & Cheese, KaleApple Slaw, and their bourbon barbecue sauce. Both of these sandwiches also came with potato chips on the side. In addition to these sandwiches, I ordered two sides to go with them - a small (8 oz.) KaleApple Slaw and a small (8 oz.) Regent Holla Mac & Cheese (jalapenos). This was a meal fit for a king! Where to begin... The StretchMark Brisket was amazing. The brisket was tender and hot, cooked/smoked perfectly, easily some of the best brisket I've had, and that's coming from someone who lived in Kansas City, has travelled to Austin, TX, and St. Louis, MO. The Burnt End StretchMark was even more amazing as it was jam-packed with those tender, smoked pillows of meat. Their bourbon barbecue sauce atop both sandwiches was excellent, creating an excellent blanket over the meat with a little sweetness. The KaleApple Slaw and Benzinger Gouda Mac & Cheese on top of both sandwiches was perfect by adding a little creaminess and texture, contained in the soft, fresh rolls. The KaleApple Slaw side was excellent, a nice and mild taste with a little sweetness/tartness from the Granny Smith apples and it wasn't water-y, a nice balance of soft and crunchy textures. The Regent Holla Mac & Cheese (jalapenos) side was rich and creamy with a little bit of pepper/spice on top and slices of jalapenos within, but it wasn't overbearingly hot, just a nice little kick. As I mentioned earlier, the portions are very generous and I did not walk away hungry or disappointed. Somehow, I managed to eat everything except for all of the potato chips that came with both sandwiches - I wanted to make sure I had room for everything else. Also, I felt the price for my meal was incredibly fair for the portion size and excellent quality! I had a great experience here and felt so welcome. It was great to meet the owner, Vivian, and talk about my meal and give her praise for how awesome it all was! I definitely will be coming back again with family and friends as I want them to have the great experience I did and also because I'm already craving the brisket and burnt ends again. read more

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