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    Mike's Trackside BBQ

    4.2 (237 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    MIKE'S TRACKSIDE BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dried, salty, jerky
    John F.

    I don't like leaving bad reviews, and normally opt just to not say anything, but with the price we pay for food these days I'm compelled to let you know about this and hope you can improve. As a BBQ joint you have four things you gotta do right and be proud to serve, pork, ribs, chicken and brisket. We spent good $ for this sad excuse for brisket please get better at it or have the decency to just take it off the menu. Absolutely SHAMEFUL

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    Emily S.

    this DARLINGGGG ma and pop shop is simply the service is absolutely incredible. the ambiance is so so charming and the food bbq is A+ and came out super quick. we came 30 min before close and the waitress was so sweet to serve us and said she would love to stay later for us. definitely worth stopping into if you're in town! loved every second of it.

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    Bill S.

    Stopped by here for a quick lunch and ordered takeout as covid is still on the rise. I tried the beef brisket and it was pretty tasty and cooked perfectly. It bbq sauce was good and complimented the brisket. The mac and cheese was rather lackluster and reminded me of the stuff that comes out of a box where you heat it up on a stove. The included chips were standard Lays and I would have preferred some other option like home made chips or even fries. The ambiance and service was good and this looks like a place enjoyed by locals.

    Pulled Pork
    Katarina J.

    Cute little restaurant on the side of the main road. Mike's BBQ tastes as fresh as it looks. The atmosphere was comforting and had both an indoor and outdoor seating area. The menu was limited, with few sections with Sandwiches, Plates and Ribs. They also had a variety of sides including chips, potato salad, greens and Mountain Dew Apples. I ended up going with the dinner plate of pulled pork. My plate also came with 2 sides, I chose green beans and the Mountain Dew apples. The Mountain Dew apples were delicious and warm. As for the pork, it was soft and melted in my mouth. The Smokey undertones were complemented by the sweet barbecue sauce. It also came with a side of Texas garlic butter toast! The ribs literally fell right off the bones as you picked them up. They were flavorful and very meaty. The Mac and cheese is a good choice for a flavorful side. Nice and creamy. Would go with this one or the apples. Pro Tip: Come early they have no closing time because they sell out quick on weekends!

    Brisket plate with Mac & cheese, BBQ beans, buttered toast
    Desiree V.

    Fantastic BBQ, sides were superb, staff was friendly and on point! We will be back... They provided my pup with a serving of chicken VERY PET FRIENDLY Baby Back RibsBrisket Plate

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    Lindsey U.

    Really loved this bbq spot after deciding between a couple of them. Quick service, I thought the pulled pork, Mac n cheese and apples were all really good. The meat was extremely tender and I liked their 2 bbq sauces too. I also LOVED their garlic butter on the toast.

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    Food was good as was the service! Had a Philly special wife had pork both were good. We would go back.

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    Food was excellent and service was top notch. Recommend stopping and going in to eat. Was very comfortable and relaxing

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    Great ribs! Excellent southern service! My wife loves their veggies, but I wish you could get their ribs by the full rack.

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    I recently place a large order for a family reunion on short notice and they knocked it out of the park. Highly recommended!

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    Such a fun place with absolutely delicious barbecue! Our service the whole time was great; there is…read moreplenty of seating inside with a rustic vibe throughout the restaurant. I ordered the ribs, and they were fall-off-the-bone tender. The rub on them was delicious, and their sauce perfectly complimented the juicy meat. I wish there was a little more spice in their spicy barbecue sauce, but it was still delicious. I also tried their garlic salad, and it kind of just tasted like a bottled grocery store dressing without a lot of garlic flavor. The sides were good but nothing standout about them. However, their raspberry lemon cake was incredible. The tart lemon complimented the sweet raspberry flavor perfectly. I'd come back for their ribs and cake any day!

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    Two ribs, pulled pork, brisket, fries. Brisket tacos, onion appetizer, fried okra

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