Soup, Soda, baby size piece of chicken, and French fries for $21. This place is a prime example as to why I stopped going out to eat. It's a rip off for the price. The chicken was so small a 1 year old could eat it. The chicken was also heavily salted. The customer service was efficient. I would come back for the soup. Nothing more. read more

Martin's BBQ - This was $21. Soup, soda, a piece of salty chicken, and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food 5 start Las chicas q estan atendiendo al frenete, de mal en peor. Servicio al cliente tumba cualquier restaurant por mejor q sea la comida y peor aun no son unas niñas jovencitas de las q necesitan q se lo esten recordando. read more

How is this place still open?! They keep the AC in the kitchen and behind the counter at 70 degrees to keep themselves cool; yet keep dining room between 78 - 80 degrees!! I asked cashier for mayo-ketchup and she tells me in Spanish that the mayo-ketchup is already in the dining room at a table where ppl were sitting. So I ask her for the mayo-ketchup that is in containers behind her and she tells me "no those are for the to-go orders. Really???!!! So I need to bother other patrons at another table if I could use the container of mayo-ketchup for my mofongo, since I'm dining in?!! I eventually told her "just give me some mayo-ketchup please." She handed it to me slowly and reluctantly while looking away very rudely. Like really?!!! It's going to bother you to make more?!!! That coupled with a disregard for dine-in patrons keeping dining room hot!! You literally have to pick a table close to cashier since their air is set at 70 degrees and dining room is about 78-80 degrees. First time I went they ran out of ice, since I wanted ice I went to Publix (right next store) and purchased my own ice bag just so that I could have my fountain drink with my food. I gave them the ice bag to load in their machines. Mind you it was July and they had doors open due to no ac. Just ridiculous. Like the owner, manager, cashier, couldn't say "hey we don't have ice here's 2bucks from register go next door and bring back some ice." Literally every time you go here it is always a compromise. Obviously I'm done. Sign on building says since 1962' when this place is an older run down nasty a$$ Chinese food place that they rented and put this awful restaurant in. Puerto Rican ppl are a beautiful culture but when you go to Puerto Rico they know it's hot and ac is used. These ppl are those kind of ppl that don't really care if you're comfortable while dining. So disrespectful and there bad reviews prove it. Keep your dry mofongo over cooked burned pork chops and your boney fried chicken chicharone. I'd rather make mine at home in my comfortable house. Mind you this is Florida. Fix your ac and mop your dining room as everything from the tables to your condiment containers are greasy and sticky. read more

If you are looking for some tasty Spanish food at a reasonable price, then look no further than Martins BBQ ! This place is very inexpensive and they give you tons of food! The food is seasoned so well and this is by far the BEST Rotisserie style chicken in Tampa! It's located in the Waters and Hanley Plaza near Publix and super quick and convenient! I ordered the 1/4 Chicken meal and this was more than plenty food for two people. This meal was around $11 and came with a drink! read more

Martin's BBQ - 1/4 Rotisserie Chicken with One Side Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

What a place to get your Latin tastebuds excited.! Humble, simple but clean and efficient. Food is fresh, delicious and abundant reminding me of my abuela's kitchen. Please enjoy this piece of my heritage! read more

The food was subpar. Super dried/old rotisserie chicken. The mofongo was not crunchy.

Amazing service and great food! The staff was friendly and fast, and the food was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

Servers need more training, poor customer service!!! Attitude towards customers!!! Serving kid sizes amounts!!! Owner please correct this issues asap please!!!!! read more

Saturday we had errands to run and decided to stop by Martin's BBQ! Since we lived in Puerto Rico for a couple of years and our Martin's BBQ located in Bayamon PR 00959 was the BEST! Now living in PR we missed it and craved it. Martin's BBQ here in is located in an open mall concept. Parking is not a problem at all unless you want to park right in front of the establishment. Depending on people, the "mall" does not look appealing this would be one of the reasons customers would rather not visit the establishment, The area looks "rough". As far as the establishment is small, well spaced out, couple of table's approximately 7-8 tables. The walls are decorated with paintings of Puerto Rico (Loved it.) Customers who are making the line have no choice to be around customers who are at their table eating. Depending on the customers, this can be a turn off. When we walked in we were not greeted. I will be honest, I am PUERTO RICAN we are very warming, caring and we love to cook and have people over! With this being said: They can at least hear the door open and greet: Welcome to Martin's BBQ! Bienvenido a Martin's BBQ! Our turned reached at the counter and who attended us was Kiara. Sadly she should not be the face of the restaurant. She had an attitude or either she was overwhelmed by the line. If either of those were the case then she shouldn't be working there. We looked at the menu, but we felt rushed! She should've paused and waited because you don't know if that customer has never been in that restaurant. We ordered and we said the "wrong" name of the combo. She corrected us with a nasty attitude. I felt horrible! We stood because we had children and they really wanted to eat there and go down memory lane. While waiting, we did hear and see when the same employee gave attitude again to the other customer behind us and on top responded to the other customer with a sarcastic comment. That's when I felt "Oh, no she needs to check her customer service attitude." The kitchen is an open view, you are able to view into the kitchen a little. I recommend everyone should wear head nets. (None of them were wearing them.) The food smelled good, it look good, the taste was ok. It's hard when you have been to a different place and have high expectations. Prices... I feel for the amount it's overpriced. I understand times have changed, inflation etc... but it was over priced. Family combos need to change how they give their "drinks" and the French fries the large in a bag... looked more like a small. (OVER PRICED) While we were there, we saw a spill since we arrived and sadly... we left and the spill was still there. No one came to clean it nor to put a yellow caution sign. Honestly, that was our 1st and last time we visit that establishment. Hopefully if things change we might give it an other try. Restaurants/Establishments should learn that it's not only about "selling" and "making money" there is more to being an owner and an employee. Overall, I give it a 2 1/2.. read more

I didn't expect much when I walked in because I've been so disappointed by other places lately but to my surprise everything tasted really good and the service was friendly and quick. We ordered white rice with beans, rotisserie chicken and sweet plantains as well as the fried pork,arroz con gandules and yucca. We enjoyed everything we tried and will be back again. read more

Great homey environment, service and comfort food. For PR it's a pride! Chicken is always juicy!

So wanted to update my review. Seems they've made a few personnel changes and now everyone is very nice and the food is always delicious. Not fancy, not expensive: just really good PR food. read more

Was looking for something unusual for lunch so I thought I'd pop in to this Latin eatery. They understood English but they didn't speak it much. It seems they specialize in half chickens, whole chickens, and large family meals. I ordered six chicken tenders, cost of $11.81. They were disappointing. For that price I expected something spectacular. The tenders were small, uniform ones size, and something you could buy frozen for a lot less money. Was working so I did not get a picture. I won't be back. read more

Holy Heaven on earth. If you're looking for fast casual delicious Puerto Rican food, allow me to propose Martins BBQ. Don't get BBQ confused with a sauce... This is rotisserie chicken, baked pork and more at its quick service finest. It's a cafeteria style order process. So, if you're not familiar with the food you can see what's on the steam table or go big and order from the overhead menu monitors. The mofongo is why I drive way out of my way to come here. These folks know how to do it. For $10 or so you can get rotisserie chicken with a big serving of mofongo and a drink. The menu offers family size combo meals. Spanish is not required to order, but it does help. Buen Provecho! I'll be back soon read more

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The service is subpar, but the food is passable. Nonetheless, Tampa Bay offers a wealth of Latin dining options with more substantial portions and appetizing cuisine. Management maintains close oversight of staff to manage food servings, which can be perceived as intimidating. Therefore, I do not recommend this restaurant and will not patronize. read more

Bistec was amazing, unfortunately our white rice was burnt so it really killed the meal for me. Beans were also good!

Came here for lunch today on a recommendation and glad I did! The portions are big for the cost and the food is so flavorful! I still can't believe that I ate everything!! They have a variety of meal options -- I opted for the quarter chicken and rice which for $8.13 also comes with 1 side and a drink. Pretty good deal. The place is clean and staff was attentive. If you're uncertain they'll let you sample the food choices as well. The food is fresh and the chicken was fall of the bone tender! Rice was so flavorful. The place was packed when we walked in so business seems to be good. They got us through the line relatively quick. Chicken is cut fresh upon ordering. Wish the food was a bit warmer but otherwise overall great experience. I'll definitely be back here!!! read more

Martin's BBQ - Chicken, yellow rice with beans, malanga (sweet potato) - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The best rotisserie chicken I've tried! The flavor is amazing, good options for sides. I've tried Martin's BBQ in Puerto Rico and here in Tampa In tastes exactly the same. I've double checked with a cashier, it's a first Martin's BBQ franchise in USA! Great job guys! I wish you extend in Central Florida soon. If you are looking for some amazing rotisserie chicken , check them out! read more

Martin's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Hands down, the best PR food. Their mofongos are so fireeeeee! A must eat, whether you're visiting or live here read more

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I give 0 stars on this place. I ordered 1lb of ribs and fries. Ribs were horribly dry and mostly bone, almost no edible meat on it. Only was able to salvage a couple bites. Fries were stale and also just as bad. Would never recommend this place. Wasn't even good enough for my garbage can. I can't believe anyone would let food go out like that. Very disappointed. Of course i have to give a star to post the review but don't think for a moment that was deserved. read more

Martin's BBQ - 1 lb of overcooked, dry ribs. Mostly bone - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Oh my word !!! This tastes just like Puerto Rico. The chicken is seasoned to the bone and the fried pork was better than Puerto Rico. The pork was tender, unlike the hard chunks Tampa is notorious for. I didn't know what sweet potatoes could be white but these were delicious. If you like macaroni salad then this is it. I will be back as much as possible!!! read more

Martin's BBQ - Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

La comida toda muy rica pero el trato de KIARA fue pésimo. Su vibra no era positiva ni simpática con el publico.

The smoked turkey is moist, tender, and delicious Served some for Thanksgiving and it was a hit

Place is clean, the staff are welcoming and help with suggestions. The food is VERY salty, heavily seasoned. There's days I need this in my life. If that's your thing then this is your place. The traditional Puerto Rican desserts were amazing. read more

Love the food here! Downside is no plantain soup. I really wish they made it again! Back home, Puerto Rico, they always had it and it was my favorite thing. The service is always good too. read more

Its not your average bbq joint. Its actually a spanish food cafeteria style restaurant. Food is precooked and displayed. You pick and choose what you want. Chicken is cut upon ordering but its just stacked up in the back kitchen and not sitting "hot" on a warmer or grill. 1/4 was super small. Lunch combo came with 2 sides and I ordered the yellow rice and yuca. Yellow rice was flavorful and yuca was good. Good portion on the sides but chicken was small. Lunch combo comes with either bottled water or fountain drink for $6.99 I think. Would come back for the yellow rice. read more

Martin's BBQ - Huge portion of yellow rice and yuca. Small size chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm giving it 3 stars just because...some of the food taste great....real Puertorican flavor. Such as Arroz con Guandules, Arrañitas, Guineitos. But the Yuca (salty), Guineitos escaveche...NO MOLLEJITAS!!!!! What's up with that!!!! That's not how you do Guineitos escaveche !!!! They have a lot of workers. But, only one (1) person serving and one (1) cashing out. The line can be out the door and NO one from the back will help out. They are NOT even Puertorican & don't even know the menu !!! When I asked for the owner...everyone just looked at each other.... I got no where.... As I hear the owner is never around... I think I'll hold off for a while..... read more

Bland Chicken, bland Mofongo along with a bland dining /takeout area. Why anyone would return to this place is beyond me. The chicken was served in a styrofoam to go box with plastic cutlery. It was butchered, into unattractive pieces highlighting an inedible wing. No hot sauce like a Peruvian salsa de aji and a flavorless Mofongo. Won't be back. Someone there really needs to work on presentation skills along with a better recipe. read more

The food was bland and definitely made my mother and I sick. I would not recommend this place. If you like seasoning bring your own salt and other flavorful assortments. Also noticed an abundance of fruit flies . read more

I love the food here. It is as close as you can get to the island's. They are very polite and are still working some kinks to be more efficient when taking orders. I think it's unfair for the previous one star reviewer to only rate it based on one employee. Try the mofongo and pernil.... read more

This place is the worst with customer service. Waited over 10 minutes to be acknowledged. Asked the young lady at the serving line what one of the items was that was on the line. NO RESPONSE. She kept saying one second. I was skipped twice for her to speak with other customers in Spanish. She never went to get anyone. Finally it was my turn because no one else was in line at this point. She then walked away and spoke to someone in Spanish but never came back to the line. I left this establishment and do not see myself going back! read more

Best Puerto Rican food I had in so long, and that's counting restaurants in PR.

en este restaurante tienen la mala costumbre de que dicen que la targeta no pasaba y le di dos diferentes targetas....y continuaban diciendo que no pasaba el cobro por lo que tuve que pagarle en efectivo y cobraron por 3 veces lo que pague en efectivo....y no reembolsan el dinero....muy mala accion hacia los clientes que sobre carguen mas del pago correspondiente . no vuelvo a ir. in this restaurant they have the bad habit of saying that the card didn't pass and i gave him two different cards.... and they keep saying that the charge didn't pass so i had to pay cash and they charged 3 times what i paid in cash cash....and they do not refund the money....very bad action towards customers who charge more than the corresponding payment. never go more to martin bbq read more

Food flavor too good but they need to teach there employees more information about the food preparation etc.....you lost a regular costumer about that read more

Very good food and service ... food was so delicious, well seasoned and tasty.. really recommend this place

I'm only giving it 3 starts because the food was good, I got the mofongo with chuleta, but their customer service was terrible, they don't know how to answer a phone call properly or even give appropriate information about their menu. I felt rushed and like I was bothering them for asking any question at all. First time ordering there and last time. I can get good food some place else, and get treated better. read more

Hands down- Best puertorican food in Tampa. I have tried so many things, but their chicken is the best rotisserie chicken I have ever had!

Went and picked up some food to go. I ordered bistec, rice, beans, yuca and chicken soup. Everything was delicious and I will definitely return. read more

Uber eats delivered the chicken and mofongo and it was so juicy and delicious. Good sized portions. Food arrived hot. Highly recommend!!

Stay away from the mofongo but other than that the arroz con gandules and the batata are to die for!