I left NJ in 2013 and a few short months before my leave I had frequented this location. And with my return in 2026 the food is still fantastic. The service is still friendly and prompt. And the prices are still very good. Came by today for a blast from the past in food experience and it did not disappoint. It seems like they have redone their dining area. It brighter with what seems to be a recent coat of paint. Overall fantastic spot. Highly recommend. read more

McWhorter BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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The food is always good. The service is always friendly and efficient. I'd recommend. read more

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This place is absolutely phenomenal! I don't eat parboiled rice and this one is tasty. The shrimp al ajillo is a little on the bland side, however the meats, french fries, and veggies are all delicious. I will definitely be back here again. The service was perfect. Parking may be difficult read more

I've missed this so badly! I've moved to Florida and there's nothing that even comes close to McWhorter Bbq. When I lived in NJ this was my go to place for rotisserie chicken and ribs! I was back up on a trip and I was glad to be able to stop in for a half chicken and rib combo. My first bite of that delicious chicken with its distinctive seasoning and charcoal flavor made me realize how much I missed this place! There were new servers but they were all friendly and helpful and the restaurant has been updated. The portion sizes and the value is still totally amazing. read more

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Got chicken to go with side salad salad was wrapped up with meal. Was very mushy and inedible. Next time I came I asked for salad on side and was charged 1$ extra. Makes no sense. Food is decent but I thought this was kinda cheap of them after recently raising prices read more

This place is so delicious! It smells so good with the grill cooking all the meats. They have amazing prices for the portion of food you get and very fresh! The staff is very kind and accommodating we went for lunch table of 5 and it was readily available. The location of this place is it's only downfall since parking can be rough :/ But overall very good and solid lunch spot!! read more

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Good food and the cost is reasonable. Food is great. Service fantastic. Always a great atmosphere. I love this place. The prices are good. read more

Food was great but they have a whole new team of waitresses and the service was absolutely terrible. And they changed the dining area and everyone is sitting on top of each other. read more

Everything I ate was good. The French fries were outstanding. I would choose them over the roasted potatoes. I wouldn't recommend the sausage in wine sauce because it just tasted like sausage sitting in wine...too much wine not enough sauce. The sausage itself was tasty. Be sure to ask exactly what kind of steak you are ordering (sirloin, cheesesteak, flank) so you are not surprised when it arrives. I got a steak sandwich and the roll was a delicious wrapper on the sandwich. I also had the beef ribs, which I highly recommend. The staff was friendly and attentive. My one real complaint is that there is no separation between the grill and the dining area, so it got a little smoky at times. Overall, though, I would recommend this place when in the area. read more

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Great food, friendly service and nice portions for the price. Simple meats cooked over open flame directly in front of you. BYOB a great stop before or after a visit to Prudential Center. read more

Ordered a pickup. 1/2 Fried Chicken with the Rice & French Fries. They accept Zelle NO Apple Pay. Food was delicious & for $10 NO Complaints I will return here, great selections in their menu. This is the best local BBQ, Big portions, inexpensive Meal! read more

Food was great. Ordered a few bbq chicken and ribs trays. Lots of food! Everything was good and not over cooked.

McWhorter BBQ is the epitome of simple done right. No 30 ingredient rubs. .. just simple meat, seasoning, and rendered fat sizzling over hot coals to create flavorful smoke. The aroma in this place is intoxicating. Many BBQ spots serve overcooked chicken that's been drying out in a warmer. McWhorter is a busy busy place. This allows them to serve hot juicy chicken from open to close. The beef ribs are solid and while the BBQ sauce isn't necessary. ..but could be better. I spent nearly a year in Newark with this place on heavy rotation for good reason. ..the pork ribs. The pork ribs are definitely the way to go. Cooked relatively quickly, yet somehow tender with perfect char. This isn't low and slow BBQ. Not the fanciest restaurant, but the best places usually aren't. Can't beat these prices either for the quality or quantity. I really wish we had something comparable in Chicago. read more

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Started coming back recently and hands down the best! Not sure what changed but keep it up!!

Great food Great service Love this place. My favorite go to for BBQ and they have the BEST roasted potatoes I've ever had. Nice and Crispy on the outside and Creamy inside!! read more

My friends and I were looking for a place to grab lunch while staying in Newark. After a quick search on that good good Yelp app, we decided to go to McWhorter's BBQ, a local churrascaria (Brazilian BBQ) in the area; furthermore, we were all very satisfied with our lunch. Unlike most churrascarias, this one doesn't serve their meat rodízio style (all you can eat); however, when you order, your food comes out in huge portions, so it's not a big deal. I got a full order of the pechuga empanizada (breaded chicken breast) and there was so much food, that I had enough for lunch, dinner, and then lunch again the next day. With all that fried chicken, rice, and french fries, it was a good thing I didn't come here on a keto diet, haha, but there is an option to sub out the fries and rice with a soup or side salad, and there are various grilled meats for those who are being more health-conscious, but I digress. Overall, the food was just bomb. There are some things to be aware of when dining here. The dining area is a tight space, it's doable, but I prefer roomier spaces when I'm trying to eat. They're a cash-only establishment so make sure you stop at an ATM before coming here (or pay the fee at the one they have on-site). Last but certainly not least, if you ask for water, they'll bring you bottled water and charge you for it, which is the bane of my existence, because it's not hard to tell patrons that water isn't free when they order it. Other than that though, the service was very friendly, and I recommend McWhorter's BBQ as a pretty decent place to grab lunch in Newark. read more

McWhorter BBQ - Pappas Fritas y Arroz - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I will be keeping this review short and sweet because I know anyone who has eaten at this restaurant knows how delicious their food is. I always get the short ribs and chicken combo meal with rice and French fries. Their quality control is always on point and the service is as well. Staff if friendly and fast with whatever you order. I even really like their Spanish coffee too. Short rib and chicken are always delicious and juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. I recommend this place to anyone craving some delicious Portuguese food. Ambiance is fine, nothing fancy inside but that doesn't matter because of how tasty their food is. I will always eat here every chance I get, I recommend this place to everyone. I will be back soon! read more

Ate here for lunch before a 4pm New Jersey Devils game on a Sunday. Was greeted at the door by the cashier & was immediately seated. The dining area was packed & few people were waiting for pick-up orders- looked like a great sign that the food was fresh. There were a few tables of hockey fans eating before the game, looked like a few tables of people eating after going to church (dressed very nicely) and a few casual diners. ordered: Fried banana for an appetizer Steak with peppers & onions (came with fries & yellow rice) My friend ordered the steak & eggs (came with fries & yellow rice) Huge, delicious portions! read more

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3.75 I've only had McWhorter a few times even though they are a staple down neck. Ate inside for the first time the other day and decided it was time I leave a review. They get very busy at lunch just so you know. The fact they are always busy with tables and takeout assures you get fresh food. We had the Spanish chorizo appetizer which has a nice taste of the red wine. We also had a chicken and beef rib combo. Fresh and delicious. Their prices have gone up a bit, but they are still reasonably priced compared to some other places. If you are in the area I would highly recommend for a casual lunch. ENJOY!!! read more

McWhorter BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

There are many barbecue options in the Ironbound area and I have been to a few but this has to be one of my favorites now! I ordered the half order of grilled chicken breast with rice and a side salad. When I arrived to order takeout there was a long wait for the people who wanted to dine in but there was also a long wait for people who were getting food to take out. I waited about 15 to 20 minutes for my order but it was well worth it. When I first bit into the chicken it was the juiciest chicken breast I have ever had! They are very generous with their portions and the price of my order was only $7! You cannot beat the price and the quality of food. You can see them cooking the meats in an Open pit, which I love. The staff members are friendly and work quickly so it's best to know what you want to order before you get in there. I can easily see myself being a regular here! read more

McWhorter BBQ - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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It's inexpensive & BYOB. Awesome food & good service. Owner is down to earth. What more can you want.

Great food to take home. Restaurant and dining area is in need of repair. Tables are broken, very hot in the summer and uncomfortable sitting arrangements. Owner should upgrade this place. read more

McWhorter BBQ - Platter for two - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Food was delicious and fresh, it's a local spot and has been there since as far back as I can remember. Nice little sitting area which is separated from where pock up orders are received. Friendly service. read more

Best BBQ place in Newark for ribs ( chicken is not that great). You know how good this love is when locals specially police/and city hall employees go there to eat. Right now they have limited seating ( be alive only 2 or 3 tables). read more

This is my favorite churasco restaurant in Newark. Great prices, big portions. My favorite is the grilled chicken breast with fries and salad. First came here 10 years ago recommended by one of my coworkers. Enjoyed the place so much we ordered there at least three times a week. But for a few years I was working out of Manhattan and Hoboken so I haven't been back until a few weeks ago. I'm glad they are still around and the food still just as good as my first visit. Will be there again soon. Happy eating! read more

The best Northern style BBQ in NJ is found..... this is the place to go in Newark whenever you crave some BBQ. It's phenomenal, but not like the southern style BBY from NC Seriously. I have eaten both styles of BBQ and both are good but in my opinion Southern style is the best BBQ in the US. read more

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This place has no parking, but the food is incredible. There are two styles of ordering food at this restaurant. You can order a single entree for a person, or you can order your food in large quantities for a group. The food was outstanding. To be honest, I'm not really sure what I ordered. I got the pork steak...whatever that is exactly. It's was amazing! The grill is inside, and they slow cook it over hot coals. So, you will leave smelling like the food, but that is not really a bad thing. The place smells amazing as soon as you walk in. The dining is very tight spaced, so that makes getting around a little difficult. Also, the interior and exterior could use a little updating, especially the bathrooms. However, it has a good divey feel to it. I would definitely recommend this as a good meal option if you are the Jersey City area. read more

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Their chicken and ribs are roasted, on a spit, over charcoal so you'll definitely taste a natural smokiness but overall their flavor is decent not spectacular. Let's just say no one is going to drop their panties off anytime soon. I was hoping for more flavor, like some garlicky chicken with a nice sauce that goes along with but the only thing that came along with my protein was rice, salad or fries. Price wise, it's reasonable and space wise, it's good and can seat a lot of people. Though with the restaurant lacking natural lights inside, it just made kinda divey. read more

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I had the BBQ here a long time ago and had it again today. Still seemed just as good....I got the half BBQ chicken platter and was very pleased. The chicken: was very moist and had a great BBQ flavor and the portion was large. The fries: very good..... and they were salty which I like. The rice: it comes with yellow rice which was pretty good.... nice flavor and done right. The pickled vegetables : vinegary with a nice kick to them. A coworker of mine got the robs which he enjoyed and looked huge. I couldn't finish the food I got and it was only $7 so the value was good too. Will definitely try them again if I am in the area. read more

McWhorter BBQ - Half BBQ chicken platter. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is the best bbq spot in Newark of which I know. Better than Ferry st Bbq and Market St Bbq. The meat here is more succulent and well cooked. The only thing I wish they did differently is their sauces. It's much better to have homemade or bottled sauces than sauce packets. Combo of chicken and pork ribs with fries and salad costs $18. Make sure to pay in cash to get the best deal. read more

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Unfortunately, this place is *Cash Only*, but on the bright side, there is an ATM on premises & the ATM surcharge is just $2.09.

A great local spot in NJ. You can smell the food as soon as you step into the place. My husband and I dined in. The staff were very friendly and polite. I ordered the ribs with yellow rice and fries. The food was so good and the portions were HUGE. Definitely enough for two meals and we ended up taking half of our food home to enjoy. It came out to under $40 for the two of us. I will definitely visit again. read more

Not bad at all. Really good tasting chicken, they serve amazing proportions for the cheap price. The place is cash only. It is clean, organized, and very busy during lunch time. The great thing about is that it seems to be a very local place for all sorts of law enforcement to eat at. Seems like everyone has a gun on their waist lol. Makes you feel safe. The reason why that is great though is that cops love to eat and they like to eat well. So if they flock to this place it's because it is good and clean. I order half chicken with rice and French fries. Only thing that sucks is that the garlic spice dressing usually includes in Brazil bbq is not included you have to pay like 50cents or a dollar more I think. Not a big deal but would be nice to have that included. Other than that, I'm very impressed by everything at this place. Overall score: 4.1 Food: 4.1 Price: 4.1 Atmosphere: 4.1 read more

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Very good service really clean dinning area and the takeout was great and was close to my old house read more

McWhorter BBQ - Main entry - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I've been ordering from here for the past few years, today I call to order and to my dismay was told they do not deliver to my area. Mind you I live downtown Newark across from City hall so it's not a bad area. I'm totally annoyed read more

Quick, Fast, Cheap Go to BBQ spot in Newark Great, and friendly staff! Food was amazing! read more

Great food for a great price. I've been coming here for years. Bets BBQ in NJ!!!!!!!!

The food is excellent I eat here once to twice every week very professional staff extremely nice the fact they take all forms of payment is the best. read more

Was looking for a local bbq place I haven't been to. Found McWhorter BBQ on Yelp. They had pretty good reviews so I decided to give them a chance. I'm not disappointed. I went with the beef ribs, rice and veggies. The yellow rice and veggies was just what it was. It tasted good. The ribs were just a bit tough but very flavorful. The highlight was the bbq sauce on the side on the ribs. Not bad meal for $13.00 bucks. I probably will return if not go buy a pack of beef ribs and put them on the grill myself. Lol read more

McWhorter BBQ - Beef ribs, rice and veggies. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

My affair with Mcwhorter BBQ started like a year back and since we have been going strong and steady. This place is my goto place for authentic Portuguese food. It is located conveniently few blocks from the train station. The menu is not huge but has all almost all the staple Portuguese fare. I have tried a number of things here but my favorite is BBQ chicken which is made right in front of your eyes. So fresh, tender and is absolutely delicious. One can opt for half chicken which comes for $6 bucks and gets you a side of rice , beans and fries. Trust me the portion are really big, if one can finish it they will fill up their with a lot of tasty food. They serve complimentary bread with butter before serving food which is nice. The servers are really attentive. Overall an awesome Portuguese joint in my book. FYI- It is cash only! read more

McWhorter BBQ - Complimentary bread and butter! - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey