Really good barbecue and a very affordable option. The brisket was super tender, and the hush puppies and barbecue beans were great. The greens were alright. Staff was fast, friendly, and professional. It gets a little busy around lunch, but definitely worth checking out in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro area. read more

Great service, hot & fresh food! I know the restaurant is called Mr Barbecue but for me the chicken is the winner. The barbecue isn't bad but it's a sweeter ketchup based style which I don't dislike I'm just not a big fan of. I can't deny that it is well seasoned and chopped perfectly. The chicken on the other hand was perfectly seasoned, fried, and still juicy-three things that can be hard to execute. I got the onion rings and okra which I didn't like-I took a chance and recognize that the pairings were a bit random but I wouldn't recommend getting those again. They lacked flavor and just didn't taste good. I did love the peach cobbler-it was the perfect ratio of crust and peaches. read more

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I was back again to try the seasonal Brunswick Stew, but it was not available, so I chose the Vegetable soup again, and a brisket sandwich, my first here! The soup was as good as the last time, and I got the pint again. At $9 this is rather pricey considering there is no meat. A pint of Brunswick Stew at Honky Tonk Smokehouse is absolutely loaded with very flavorful chicken and it goes for $5.77. A pint of BS at Mr BBQ costs over $11! The Brisket Sandwich here, which costs $10.95, was excellent, and pretty well filled, and the sauce is very good as well - best gotten on the side and added as needed. The Brisket Sandwich at Honk Tonk is $7.74, but it contains only 4 oz of meat. I really enjoyed both items and for me they produced 2 meals, so I didn't consider the costs to be a major concern. Folks with larger appetites might not see it the same way. read more

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Went through the drive thru Friday afternoon to get a meal so I could have left overs during the snow storm. The mom's night off meal for $33 is such a great deal and they are able to put it together quickly even in the drive thru. I got half sweet/unsweetened tea, 1lb of bbq, 2 sides, and had buns half hush puppies. For an extra 1.25 you can get sliced or chunked bbq. They have where you can add chicken if you want two proteins. I loves the collards and baked beans and they were the perfect sides for leftovers. Everything tasted fresh and for the price I will definitely be doing this again. read more

The barbecue sandwich was one of the best I've had in a while. I got talked into ordering the banana pudding because it's made from scratch. It was served warm, and it tasted delicious. On another visit, I decided to try the chili dog. I'm usually not one to order a hot dog at a restaurant, but it was recommended. It was well worth it. More flavor than others I've had in the past, and the chili tasted fresh, noticeably better than canned chili. The staff confirmed they make the chili from scratch, too. Very happy with what I ordered. I'll be back to try other menu items. read more

Mr Barbeque is good place that I used to go to a lot when my sons were young. I love the Brunswick Stew and the banana pudding. I'm glad it's still open. read more

Service was absolutely amazing, great ambiance walking in and immediately greeted by the staff. After ordering a Chopped BBQ Sandwich combo and Tray Combo, I only spent around $24 with a tip. I was also given a free side of banana pudding to try since I've never been here before. Great staff, great food, clean restaurant. 10/10 read more

Mr. Barbecue - Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Friendly and fast service, I tried the chopped pork with BBQ slaw and fries. It had a sweet vinegary sauce. And it comes with sweet hushpuppies. read more

Mr. Barbecue - Chopped pork BBQ, BBQ slaw,hushpuppies and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Loved this place. Food was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Great place for a meal!

The food was great as I remember it being when I was growing up. Delicious bbq chicken, chopped bbq. The hush puppies are amazing. The lemon meringue pie is the best. The service was friendly, helpful and speedy. The atmosphere was the same as I remember. read more

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Been here a few times and the place is always clean and the staff are great. Today I ordered the wing and would suggest to order them extra crispy. The flavor was good but the skin soft and fatty. read more

Mr. Barbecue - Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Someone was on social media talking about this Fish Sandwich, and how it was. A very big No No. The size was impressive for -8. However the sandwich wasn't season w/ nothing. Not a bit of Tony's or Salt & Pepper. Bland, I mean Bland. read more

Walking into Mr Barbecue, I realized I have watched the movie "Spaceballs" one too many times in my life. Though I didn't voice it to anyone, after placing my order, I was internally saying things like "Time to fill up Mr. Tea, let's add Mr. Hot Sauce" or "I always have barbecue before I watch radar! You know that! Everybody knows that!" My own personal strangeness aside, Mr. Barbecue is a Winston-Salem institution. Unfortunately, several years ago, a fire burnt their building to the ground. They have since rebuilt a fresh modern spot, but with plenty of that "we've been here awhile" flair. Inside, the people are friendly, and the vibe is perfectly North Carolina BBQ. You order at the counter, and if dining in, they bring your food out to you. You'll also get your own drinks. No issue there at all, honestly, wish more places just did this instead of having waiter service. I'm watching my carb intake and trying to have more protein and vegetables, so I ordered a chopped BBQ salad. Unknowingly, this came with hushpuppies, a plus indeed but I did my best to just have a few to taste. The salad itself, was a really nice size, and loaded with meat. Perfect. The ingredients all appeared fresh, as you might assume, salad is not a priority at a BBQ restaurant, so even though basic... I appreciate crisp veggies. For the Q itself, as I said, great portion. In general, I thought it was a good representation of Lexington NC style Q. It didn't blow my mind, and I did need to help boost the flavor with a little hot sauce. Importantly though, the meat was juicy with an excellent mouth feel. Just needed more seasonings and smoke. Hushpuppies were good, they don't compare to my favorites in the area, but that is a lofty bar. Overall. I would come back here. Maybe when I am not feeling quite so health conscious, I'd like to have more of a typical BBQ meal. I can see why this place has a lot of fans. Thanks Mr. Barbecue! read more

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I can't believe I haven't tried this place before now! Especially given how much I love barbecue! The portion size was huge! It definitely fed me for two meals. The barbecue was delicious and I love a good barbecue slaw. I'm looking forward to going back soon to try that banana pudding! They also had some of the best sweet tea I've ever had! Definitely check them out read more

Best BBQ in Winston. One of my fav places in the whole town. Love the chopped pork and the brisket. Truly recommend.

The BBQ is absolutely delicious. And all of the side dishes are delicious as well I would highly recommend this local place to anyone!!!

I was recently the beneficiary of an offer I couldn't refuse. You see, there is a Nigerian prince and he offered me 15 million bucks... Ha. Nope. For seriously, I was able to attend a retirement party that was overloaded with tasty, tasty meat and sides from Mr. Barbeque. I didn't expect much because it had been years since I had anything from Mr. Barbeque, and the last time I went there, I had chicken. The chicken was good, but the memories are foggy, and I vaguely remember it. So this time, I got a nice helping of bbq and hush puppies and green beans. Though I had some nice table-mates - stimulating conversationalist types - I walked away for a second helping. Then, when all/most of the conversating was completed (and nobody was looking), I found a container and took some home, where lo-and-behold, my wife heaped high praises on the food that I so amazingly provided. I didn't lie. I told the truth about the provision of the vittles. "Tweren't me" says I. Still, I experienced a hero's welcome. What an auspicious day that I shall long remember. Oh yeah, and the hush puppies are super tasty, crispy, and infinitely edible. The green beans had diced toe-mah-ters in them. Very good. Can't say anything about the service since I wasn't there to purchase the food and the location was outside of Mr. Barbeque's venue. I don't know who this Mister Barbeque is, but I want to shake his hand. read more

wonderful wonderful wonderful a WS staple and it should be. Of particular note is the deep smokey flavor of the meat. If you like hickory you will love this place. read more

Mr Barbecue has amazing.....fresh.....delicious food!!!!! Omg it's awesome!!!! Hush puppies and tartar sauce and chicken skewers are delicious!!!! read more

Everything I order has been good. The service is one of the best that a restaurant can offer.

I came down to Winston Salem from Ohio to watch a race at Bowman Gray Stadium. I was tired from the drive and was going straight to my hotel when I passed Mr Barbecue. Might as well get takeout for the room. I got the chopped plate that came with hush puppies and two sides. I picked baked beans and baked apples. First, the chopped bbq. Very good, and a lot of it. Second, the beans. Sweet, tangy, and bits of jalapeño. Also very good. Third, the apples. Very cinnamon-ee. Is that even a word? If not, it is now. Must have been two whole apple there. Again, very good. Lastly, the hush puppies. They were okay. They were room temperature and not a lot of flavor going on. I still ate them all. I'm not going to hold a few average hush puppies against them. I would certainly go back and eat there again. I'm gonna give them 4 and a half stars. Since that's not a selection option, I'm gonna round up for a five. Oh, I forgot the main point I wanted to stress. I got this all for under $12.00. That's right, under $12.00!!! Forget that 4 and a half star thing. It's a hard five for sure!!! read more

Mr. Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Fantastic meal there today - chopped bbq plate with slaw and hush puppies. Portions are very generous, the meat perfectly tender with a subtle smoky flavor complimented by a delicious sweet and tangy red sauce and delicious with the red slaw that few outside of Winston Salem likely recognize. This place has been around for decades for a reason - give it a try if you want really tasty bbq. read more

I was visiting from Southern California and wanted to try some good NC BBQ. Having no clue where to go, I consulted YELP. The YELP reviews for Mr. BBQ were really good and the place was on the way to where I was headed and so I thought I'd give it a try. I had to ask some locals what the difference between chopped and chunked BBQ was. Having received my answer (it's kind of what I thought - chopped=the meat is chopped up fine and chunk=the meat is in cubes) I opted for chunk. I ordered the chunk BBQ plate with BBQ coleslaw (I'm told it's a "thing" in NC ) and baked beans. The plate came with hushpuppies. I took my BBQ home and plated it up. I started with the hushpuppies and they did not disappoint. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. The BBQ meat was delicious and tender. The sauce is different than what I am used to. It was thin and tasted sharp with vinegar. I liked it and it complemented the meat perfectly. The beans were absolutely delicious. The were smokey and sweet. This brings me to the coleslaw... When I looked at the pictures online, I thought it looked a lot different than the coleslaw I'm used to, but since it's a thing, I thought I should try it. Well...I will be polite and just say that I am not a fan. Mr. BBQ did have another coleslaw option, and I assume it was more like what I'm used to, but, when in Rome. The restaurant was clean and I liked the way it was decorated. Kind of modern farmhouse style. The employees were all attentive and helpful. I would go back again and try some of the other sides if I find myself in Winston Salem again. Thanks Mr. BBQ! read more

Mr. Barbecue - From the top of the plate: The coleslaw, hushpuppies, beans and chunk meat. I will pass on the coleslaw next time. - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Despite doing through Winston for years, this was my first time visiting Mr. Barbecue, and it did NOT disappoint! (My son, who lived in Winston for years, swears they are best BBQ joint in NC.) I had the brisket tray with red slaw and hush puppies, with unsweet tea - a true Carolina tradition. The barbecue is Lexington style, and the brisket was tender and delicious. The red slaw is a favorite of mine, too. If you're local, or just passing through, it's well worth a visit! read more

Mr. Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Excellent fried chicken and bbq slaw, the green beans arent my thing though. Brisket can be dry at times but the pork is always good, ask for the sauce on the side read more

Mr. Barbecue was an incredible find!! I can't believe that after being in Winston for 5yrs that I just ate there for the first time a few months ago. I am a BBQ fiend and tough to please. This place has amazing BBQ. I have tried almost everything at Mr. Barbecue now. This place is amazing by far the best in Winston. The food is amazing, the staff is amazing (they are always smiling and welcoming) and the brisket is not just the best in Winston but the best I have had anywhere ever!!! read more

My husband and I are not locals so we were not aware of the story behind this place and how missed it was. Well, we understand why now! I have to say they are definitely the best bbq I have had in the area. The brisket was fantastic, the ribs and chicken were great, the burger was our least favorite thing I'd say that was more of a throwaway and not what you should be ordering here, get the bbq items. All of the sides we had were delicious too, and their ranch was very nice. They have fountain soda which I always like being able to get my own drink. All in all just a great place and we are so happy to have discovered them! We will be back to try more! read more

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We got a pound of chopped BBQ . And half quart of slaw. We ask for chopped and brown side not coarsed and not minced or fine chopped. And it was exactly what we wanted. Great flavor smoky taste and texture was perfect. We also love their fried chicken too! It Is just like grandma made. read more

Barbecue and slaw were great. Hush puppies and fried chicken were just ok and they are usually great. They need to change the oil in their fryers. Both had a bit of an after taste.. Unusual for Mr Barbecue. read more

I was visiting my daughter and we decided to try Mr. Barbecue for dinner. She lives 1.5 miles from there and in the past we frequently ate there. On this occasion, I ordered online and when I got to the point of scheduling the pickup time, the website wouldn't accept anything except "ASAP." I received an email telling me that my order was ready for pickup before I had time to get to my car. So, by the time I got there and then home, everything was lukewarm except the BBQ. Other than that I definitely recommend it. Food was what I remembered, excellent. It was my second favorite BBQ place but since the one I preferred has closed, this is now number 1! read more

I wrote a review last Christmas but feel the need to do it again. We had 3 parties again (133 people total). Ordered chicken-Bbq-slaw for all. Was hot and ready upon pick up. Friendly staff...food was perfect again... Thanks.... Rick & Baxter read more

I work near the restaurant and have eaten here twice this week. Both times we got the chopped plate with fried okra and potato salad. My son and I also tried the oreo pie, banana pudding, and sweet tea. Our 1st visit was perfect except for the banana pudding.. The bananas were an odd texture.. The barbecue was amazing as well as the okra and potato salad. We also enjoyed the hush puppies. The 2nd time the the barbecue was not quite as a amazing but still very good.. The tea was excellent both times and we love the oreo dessert. The drive-through is quick and very convenient. They also do a good job with the accuracy of the orders. read more

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Terrible experience with the MANAGER who came to the window and snatched back a order that was made incorrectly. I'm on with the mistake (putting cheese on a "hamburger") but his attitude was unacceptable read more

Finally, the hype of their reopening has calmed down so we could get the chance to stop in and see for ourselves. Well the hype is understandable to me now! This is some of the best BBQ Winston has to offer! The place is setup cafeteria style. Place your order at the counter (or call ahead) pick a table, and the friendly staff will bring out your trays. They also have a drive-thru for convenience with takeout orders. We got the brisket tray, ribs, a burger and fries (because why not!), and some of that fried chicken with baked beans, baked apples, hush puppies, and fried okra. I thought to get some banana pudding for dessert, but my wife felt I'd already ordered too much. Maybe next time...We also skipped the chopped BBQ this time because we are admittedly not big fans of the Lexington style BBQ that's popular in this area. I will say though that I liked the vinegar based BBQ sauce here so much that I would consider giving it a try next time to see if I like it better here than the other places I've tried so far. Hard to pick what the best thing was that we had, but the brisket and ribs were both simply great! Tender, ribs falling off the bones, brisket had nice char smoke flavor on the edges. No complaints there! The fried chicken was hot and juicy with a nice crispy batter. Very well executed. My only critique would be that it could have been a bit more flavorful; a little under seasoned. Great for dipping in some ranch or that BBQ sauce. I thought the sides were overall quite good. Hush puppies and fried okra were both fantastic. As good as it gets! The baked beans were fine, but I would've preferred more of a kick. The baked apples were nice but maybe could have been sweeter for my taste. I'm nit picking there though. They also have potato salad and other menu items we didn't get to this time. The burger and fries, unfortunately, were forgettable. I love burgers of course and feel compelled to order whenever they're on the menu, but this was sadly a throwaway item here. I would sadly skip next time. Patty was frozen, as were the fries, and the bun was a tad cold and stale. Oh well. That aside, we got a lot of food at what I feel was a fair price. They also have a fountain drink area, so get a beverage and stock up! I can't say I would wait in the 2 hour lines that formed for this place when they first reopened, but I will happily wait 20 minutes for my food to come out nice and fresh. read more

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Came here on a whim and left saying it was one of our favorite BBQ places so far! This unassuming place from the outside is clean, modern and welcoming in the inside. Staff were friendly and willing to help with the menu. I had the chopped BBQ sandwich combo. Was recommended by the staff to do half and half on fries and hush puppies. It was great. The bun was delicious and unlike anything else. Fresh, homemade like. Love. Our other order was a brisket sandwich and it got rave reviews too. The house sauce was so good we put it on everything. We could have bought it in a bottle! Prices were competitive but a bit higher than closer to home for sides and dessert or we'd have tried more. Overall we'd definitely come back. Add it to your list! This is a gem. read more

Mr. BBQ is the BBQ by which I judge all others.But to be honest the main reason I come is for the Banana pudding . I have never been that the staff behind the counter was anything other than exemplary . Always friendly . Always helpful Plan on $15-20 per person if you are going to get a plate with sides, drink and small (" regular") dessert . So it's not Taco Bell pricing --but it does carry Pepsi products ( YAY!) AND Cheerwine . read more

It is unreal for this restaurant to be rated that high! The ribs are inedible, very hard and heavily covered with bbq sauce, a cheap bbq sauce. Even Sam's club Bbq sauce is better! I am not sure if we came in at the wrong time, around 3pm, but all our food was Luke warm, nothing special and no flavor at all. The brisket was so hard and dry that you can hit it on a wall and it would bounce back to you :) Just check out the chopped bbq plate in the pictures; looks terrible and taste just like it looks. It was a huge disappointment. read more

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The ribs are the best I've ever had, but the chopped BBQ is highly disappointing. It's chopped pork that has been destroyed with some sort of tomato sauce. I've eaten North Carolina BBQ all of my life, and believe me, this BBQ is a slap in the face to the state of NC. Don't get me wrong; I've eaten BBQ here in NC that has missed the mark.....but Mr. BBQ needs to completely top calling what they are selling chopped BBQ because it's not BBQ at all. It's pork in tomato sauce.....bottom line read more

Mr. Barbecue - Worst Pork Ever - Barbeque Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

This was my first time here the workers were amazing nice and friendly when attending me , once i got my food the mashed potatoes were watered down the bbq sandwich was dry the fries were good but in all general it's alright read more

Wasn't the best experience. We went through their drive-thru which was convenient. They've got lost of options, chopped BBQ, brisket, fried fish, and fried chicken and a good number of side options. They are also known as Ms. Chicken, so I thought that meant the chicken had to be bomb. The problem is the mediocre flavor. If you're a local and this has been your go-to bbq place, then I'm sure you will review with a ouch of nostalgia. But we aren't from this area, and Mr. Barbecue wasn't the best example of NC Bbq flavor. My hubby's chopped sandwich was just okay. It looked bland and tasted so as well. My other family member, a lifelong NC resident, reports his brisket was "eh". I got a chicken strips salad. The salad greens and veggies were fresh. The Greek ( tasted like Italian) dressing was good as well. What wasn't great was the supposed star of the show, the chicken. Very pale colored fried chicken cut into pieces. They were a also a bit dry. Which made me my final mark of this entree a C. The hush puppies look like Cheetos, but were pretty decent when hit. The fries, ugh, do not get these! Very mushy inside, hard outside, and taste like they were cooked in week old oil. Overall it was below average. We won't try here again. read more