Tacomas Best hole in the wall bbq spot hands down. Real food, great people. Try their bbq Sunday

This is very small but enormously great place. Food quality is above & beyond. We took brisket and coleslaw and both of them was perfect. Hope I would be able to swing by again one day. Thanks folks! read more

Brisket and pulled chicken were very delicious! Service was great! The intimate dining area is something I love when dining, I tend to avoid bigger crowds read more

I ordered this place for the first time on Valentine's Day to try something new with my boyfriend. We were enjoying our meal until my boyfriend pulled out this HARD piece of plastic in his potato salad. It was not only hard but sharp. The people were extremely nice inside however that doesn't cover up finding hard plastic in your food. I'm glad he didn't ingest it or get hurt but this sucks especially after leaving a solid tip. I would have loved to of reported this on the website but I didn't see that as an option so i'm making this post. Not the greatest first impression. :/ read more

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Really good bbq! The brisket was moist and fell apart. No fork no knife needed!! The sauce was flavorful and balanced. The ribs were very tasty with a sweet finish. I shared my meal with my loved one and we both had a good amount to share. Big portions of Mac n cheese and loaded potato salad. Oh and a few mini cornbread muffins to top it off (: we will be back for more. Thanks my 4 sons bbq read more

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I've driven past My 4 Sons BBQ many times and have always wanted to try it. Luckily I was in the neighborhood with a friend and BBQ was on the menu that night. Came by Friday around 6 pm and the place had steady business. Had to wait in line for about 10 mins because this is a popular place. Got to the ordering counter & decided on the chicken plate with two sides, broccoli salad and baked potato salad. My friend got 1/4 lb of pulled pork and side of mac n cheese. We decided to dine in at one of the four tables. After we got our order we sat down and dug in. The chicken was peppered and smoked and delicious. Love the broccoli salad! My friend enjoyed her pulled pork and mac n cheese. Watched wave after wave of people come in and get their dinner. I will be back again for burnt ends and some beef! read more

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Stopped in last week for a pound of Brisket, Half rack of Ribs, and tub of Potato Salad...they had a little line when I arrived with 4/5 people in front of me the system is quick and efficient. Was in and out with my food in 10 minutes. Brisket, Ribs and Potato Salad was consistent as always. read more

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Decent BBQ on Portland Avenue with fair prices. Limited seating--best for to-go orders. Sweet tea was on point for me.

Finally a BBQ spot that's memorable and that I will for sure come back to! Ordered online, came inside to pick up and was surprised to see what a wide selection of beers and ciders they had for being a smaller restaurant. Only $100 for my order, tax and 20% tip included! Compared to other bbq I've had, I feel like this is such a steal for all I got AND for such great food. 1/2 rack of ribs, 1 lb brisket, 1/2 lb burnt tips, 1/2 lb pulled pork, 8 mini cornbreads, small potato salad, cole slaw, beans, and broccoli salad. The brisket and burnt ends are an absolute must and all the sides were too good for me to ever choose just two sides. The cole slaw and broccoli salad were so fresh and not covered in dressing but still soooo good. When I came to pick up, the customer before me was just ordering for herself but got a large container of the broccoli salad and I totally get why! Thank you 4 Sons for an awesome meal! read more

My 4 Sons BBQ - 1/2 rack of ribs, 1 lb brisket, 1/2 lb burnt tips, 1/2 lb pulled pork, sides are all a small - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Tried this BBQ spot for the first time today and honestly had a really good experience! The baked beans were pretty good--personally I think they could've been cooked just a little longer, but still tasty. My boyfriend got the broccoli salad and LOVED it (he's a big fan of broccoli and coleslaw, so it was basically a two-in-one win for him). Both barbecue sauces were amazing, but we both agreed the spicy one takes the crown. The pulled pork sandwich was a little on the dry side, so we definitely put that sauce to work--but even then, it was still pretty solid. The atmosphere was great and everyone working was super nice. Definitely a place we'd try again! read more

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Staff were friendly and the brisket was really good. I'll be going back to try the rest of the meats. Sides we had were the baked beans, coleslaw, and macaroni and cheese. They were all good too. read more

Being from So Cal, we had low expectations. Turns out this was a really good place. BBQ and sides were very very good. Was in shock at how much our meal didn't cost! read more

The food was phenomenal!!!! Best brisket I've had in Washington!! The pickles, potato salad, and slaw was soo good!

Was here 7 years ago and wasn't impressed . Just came back and they have gotten a lot better . Came back two days in a row . Really good read more

Food: amazing! The burnt ends and brisket literally melted in our mouth. No joke. I wanted more and more even when my stomach communicated I had enough. Broccoli Salad - Shut the Front Door!!!! this is addictive. Service: was kind and gracious. Ambiance: it's a rib joint. read more

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I ordered the brisket plate which comes with 2 sides, mac & cheese, and pickles which were both really good! The pickles were super flavorful, and the Mac was good Mac. Brisket was delicious but I'd probably order on a bigger scale. Also I drank a jones soda which is the cherry on top. Service was good, and a small seating area. Ultimately a great lunch spot if you're in the mood for a barbecue place! read more

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Service was very friendly and excellent. I had the pork ribs , fantastic, everything you might want from ribs. My friend had the brisket, very tender and tasty. We will be back soon! read more

I ordered on line and got a rib plate with Mac n cheese and beans. A Brisket plate with ribs added. A pulled pork plate with pulled chicken with potato salad and cornbread. Also got a 1/2 Lb of burnt ends. All of the meat Was very good, but some the burnt ends were a little tuff. The beans were a little dry and not great but I don't really like baked beans anyway so no big deal. The potato salad was under cooked imo but good flavor. The service was quick and friendly it only took a few minutes to get my order ready once I arrived. The dining area is small but clean and looks like a BBQ joint. Parking is easy next to the building. I highly recommend you give them a try. This is very good BBQ done right read more

Always good food, and excellent customer service. Once you've been there before, they remember you the next time, and I found that really cool. Going back today for lunch! read more

Really good food especially the brisket and jalapeño sausage. Super amazing customer service they make you feel super welcomed as soon as you walk in! read more

Disclaimer, this was not my first time here. When I first arrived the line was to the door, they were teaching a young kid to run the register. No big deal, training someone takes time and you have to do it some time. They welcomed every patron that came in and thanked them for their patience when leaving. They have a few tables, but ordered to go. Now for the important stuff... the food. 1. The Brisket. I love brisket. It's my favorite BBQ option. However, I am not a fan of the fatty/wet majority. Before they had asked if you wanted the lean side or the other, this time nope. Definitely fattier than I like. 2. Burnt Ends. My first time trying them here, pretty tender but some pieces were 100% fattyness. Again, see #1 not a fan of the extra fatty meat. 3. Sides. The broccoli salad was my favorite. The baked potato salad was super rich, but not bad. The macaroni and cheese wasn't bad. It was smokey and cheesy, but seemed to be missing something maybe some pepper or even jalapeño would just set it off. read more

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Had brisket and pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw, broccoli salad, potato salad and Mac and cheese. Everything so delicious and the BBQ sauce was on point!! Service was great as well. We will be back...maybe tomorrow read more

this place is a 10/10 the food is so yummy and full of flavor i ordered the brisket plate with a slide of mac and cold slaw the brisket is soft and full of flavor cooked to perfection it just melts in your mouth for those foodies the mac has a rich flavor of the cheeses and and the cold slaw also is flavorful definitely coming back !! read more

best brisket and mac n cheese. Only compliant that I can never get their burnt ends. only sale on weekends always sold out :( one day gotta try it! read more

Brisket was super tender and juicy with a nice list of sides. We had quick service, not a lot of seating/tables but on a Tuesday there was no issue having space to dine in. Good beverage line up too. Best BBQ I've had in awhile, will definitely be back. read more

Ordered Ribs, Pulled Pork and Brisket. Ribs were decent, Pulled Pork was amazing, Brisket was legitatately the worst brisket I've ever had in my life. It was so chewy that you couldn't even really take bites of it. Great BBQ sauce too, but the brisket was so awful that it makes the place hard to recommend. If you do go, AVOID THE BRISKET. You've been warned. read more

Best bbq in town! Quick service, flavorful tender meat. Delicious bbq sauce and corn muffins

When I tell you I went on 7/4/23 I felt like I ate brisket soaked in oil. The baked beans were not cooked all the way. The Mac n cheese had no real flavor. Added salt and bbq sauce and I still left it. The cold slaw was dry like it had never seen moisture. A lady came in and walked straight over to me and said "I have never been here what do you think?" I told her "if you like oily meat with no flavor, uncooked beans, dry slaw and bland Mac n cheese have at it." Who I went with was very upset that I suggested this place. Both of our stomachs hurt still 7/5. My suggestion is make your own or only order the beef ribs. You guys had great service, but it was extremely warm in there too. I added a pic so you could see how much oil there was. I asked for bread to try and help the situation but it just made it harder to swallow it. Definitely a hard pass read more

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The brisket is great!! Fast friendly service... The prices are good... It's a nice environment..

Was driving through Tacoma and stopped by for early dinner based on the yelp reviews. Got the pulled pork along with burnt ends and both were excellent. Staff was very friendly too. Will definitely stop by again read more

Came here twice for lunch while I was in the Fife area, and both times I left full and satisfied. Both trips, I got the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and potato salad. The pulled pork was very tender with a good smoke flavor. The pork comes unsauced, but there is sauce on the table for those who need it. The potato salad was chunky with plenty of potatoes and was made with the right amount of mayo to get the creamy consistency. The beans were my least favorite, and I was hoping they would be better the second time I ordered them. For me, they were not sweet enough and tasted more like pinto beans with a hint of bbq sauce. Obviously, me going twice in a two week period means I am definitely a fan of the place. I would recommend stopping in if you are in the area. read more

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First time here and it didn't disappoint. Had brisket with mac and cheese, coleslaw and beans. Brisket was so tender and flavorful. Bbq sauce was to the point as well. Online ordering was a breeze, service was quick and friendly. Restaurant was clean. Will be back for sure. read more

This was one of the first restaurants we ever tried once we moved to the area in 2018. I remember it was the best BBQ I had had in a long, long time. The brisket especially, it was tender and so flavorful. Over the years, I'm sure it's suffered thanks to COVID, or at least I think it has because it's not quite as amazing as it once was. Mac is kind of bland, potato salad I still like, but the meats, I'm not sure, they're just not a 10 anymore, more like a 7. Also, for the prices, you definitely get more sides than you do meat. I understand and expect to pay for BBQ, but I feel like I get more whenever I eat at bbq2u in Gig Harbor. I will say, if you're in the area, it's not a bad stop, but Jack's in Algona and BBQ2U in Gig Harbor are better. read more

Everything they provide is exceptional. However, my personal preference is their brisket, burnt ends, big beef ribs, baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. I always double up on the brisket whenever I order it and the burnt ends can only be acquired on Saturday, so it's worth doubling or tripling up on that as well. I have seen a couple of critical comments about them, but those complainers are basically nothing more than bone heads. read more

There are few things I love more than bbq and nice folks. This place stays on my radar for when my Texas heart misses bbq. Burnt Ends are only available on Saturdays. The guys preparing my food asked if I wanted my brisket lean or fatty which is a nice treat. I think the brisket could have used more salt but my St. Louis ribs were very nice. A little sweetness in the crust. The broccoli coleslaw was delicious and they're very generous with sides. It's a small little spot that reminds me of roadside bbq places in central Texas. A lot of character and heart. read more

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We came here a couple years ago so hopefully they've changed, but when we came we noticed not a single burner was on on their stove. What kind of restaurant doesn't have their stove on?? Everything was precooked and heated in a microwave. The mac and cheese tasted like plastic wrap and was super dried out on top, like it had reverted back to actual dried pasta. The meat was dry, everything was dry. I guess that's what you get when you don't actually cook things for your customers. Severely disappointed, that's why we haven't been back. read more

First timers! Ordered the brisket plate and rib plate, meat itself was delicious. Would have been better if they had their spicy bbq sauce as I heard many good things. Had the potatoes, mac and corn bread for the sides. Potatoes were yummy! Mac was okay but the corn bread had a soapy taste to it? We ordered 4 extra as they were mini ones and only 25 cents. Even the extra four my fiance was able to smell the soap, I tried it myself and the soap taste is definitely there. I'd come back but only for the meats and potatos. read more

I ordered the Rib plate and was expecting the meat to fall off the bone, but it did not, I struggled to get the meat off the bone, unfortunately...for sides I got Mac & Cheese which seemed like it had been sitting out for a while and had dried out a bit. I also got baked beans which, were good. Tried my friend's coleslaw and that was tasty. The team seemed to be either short staffed or having a bad day, because they weren't that outgoing. When I asked how they were doing their reply seemed pressured. The atmosphere was a bit cramped with packaging and cookware overflowing into the seating area. Maybe that's the look they were going for? Overall, not a terrible experience, but would I go back? Probably not. read more

Great!!! If you like Brisket, this is your place.i love the choices. You can order the plate with brisket and 2 sides. (12.99 a plate) I got the brisket w/ Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. And the Ribs w/ potato salad and smoked beans. For my wife. The Mac and cheese were great, too. The slaw and the smoked beans were good. The potato salad was a little hard, not my preference. They also have beef Ribs on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven't tried them yet, but I wiWilson. Overall, I will be a regular customer. Very Affordable and tasty. read more

This will probably be our go-to BBQ place going forward! I decided to try it for last minute so I went with the most reviewed: brisket. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! *insert drool* It came with pickles and pickled onions. I also subbed for spicy bbq sauce! (They need to bottle that sauce and sell separately. WOW!) Mac N Cheese and Smoked BBQ beans for the sides. 15 out of 10!!! The service was pretty good. The gentleman used gloves when handling my order so that gave me confidence in their service. The inside of the restaurant was pretty clean when I got there. There weren't that many chairs/tables for indoor dining though I noticed. Ordering online was a breeze. :) We will definitely go back! read more

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