Wow I will be back This is a if you know you know type of…read moreestablishment, a hidden gem in seattle. The entrance is unassuming but the food is one of a kind. Absolutely delicious. I got the Famous ribs, rib tips, chicken and hotlinks and quite a few sides. Absolutely devoured everything. The homemade barbecue sauce truly makes it next level. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The food also does not take long. Highly recommend 20/10 delicious Next time I want to try their pies

Like many Goblins, I enjoy roasted meat. There are so many different preparations and directions…read moreyou can go with a protein. Unfortunately, Jones BBQ is riding a wave of glory that has seen better days. It feels like Michael Jordan in the MLB. Part of the reason restaurants like this take a turn, is the passivity of the west coast elite. Where this Goblin is from, you can tell someone directly if you didn't like the service, the food was cold, the steak lacked flavor, etc. Nobody seems willing to state the obvious. This passivity hurts more than just restaurants. If more people had the courage to share honest feedback, I'm sure this restaurant would improve. But instead, they are being celebrated for mediocrity. Restaurants don't live by feedback, but it's a crucial part of constant improvement and longevity for any business. The "community" word we love to throw around, includes a feedback loop from business owner to customer. It's a small family run shop, and that is perfectly okay with this Goblin. There are kids and young men and women "helping" run the shop that are trying to find their footing in an extremely competitive and unforgiving business, "food". Despite warmongering the countryside, this Goblin respects a family business and the values that instills. If there weren't family members helping things run, I would give it 2 stars. What is tough to rationalize, is everything else. While placing an order, the young man helping me was in the middle of a phone call, which made the conversation a bit strained. He also couldn't explain the difference between a rib tip, and a rib. I don't need a theory of relativity breakdown, but food science can be a thing for everyone. Next, we have the lack of attention to detail. This led to missed sides, the wrong sauce put in the bag, and a return to the shop by a confused Goblin. Luckily, this Goblin is local, so it wasn't a "big deal". When these words are uttered, passivity creeps in and plants its roots of complacency and tolerance for things being done incorrectly. The mistake lives on, and chaos reigns. It's important to call out these things so people know what is really going on. Me wasting my time and energy on this review when I could be pillaging the countryside is a choice to try and inform and encourage this shop to change its practices. After resolving the issue, we were given free cake, free cornbread, and free pie! Hooray! Unfortunately, the crust on the sweet potato pie was translucent and gluey, it folded like a slice of NY style pizza. The cornbread was burnt, dry, and lacking flavor. I like GBD, but this was BBC. Black, burnt, and crusty. The double chocolate cake was ok, but it tasted like any old slice from the grocery store. We also ordered the hot links, ribs, and chopped pork, collards, and cornbread. The portions were good, but quantity outweighs quality in this places calculus. There was a lack of tenderness on the ribs that reminded me of my first couple slabs I cooked at home as a teenager. Tough, but edible. The chopped pork was ok, but nothing groundbreaking. The hot links were the best part, but everything was cold, so I put on a smile like people do on the west coast, and went about my weekend pretending nothing bad had happened. The collards were flavorless. Have you ever been so poor that your parents serve you canned green beans four times a week? Let me be frank when I say that these collards brought back sad memories. The only thing black this Goblin has is a black heart. I can't comment on the "authenticity" of the recipes from a cultural perspective, but having dabbled excitedly in many proudly black owned BBQ's and restaurants, this is confidently C tier. I'm giving this restaurant a 3/5 because I know they can do better.

Friendly service with a smile, great prices that are reasonable for what you get, great food…read moreofferings, and YUMMY food at the Issaquah Farmer's market on Saturday. We wanted a snack to share with the three of us so we chose the three sliders with Mac n cheese and cornbread. The Mac was cheesy but not too cheesy while the cornbread was a good level of sweetness- not sugary sweet... both of which made for a great balance against the sliders with a sweet and spicy taste. The meat was super tender and the sauce was chefs kiss amazing! If that meal had been for one person it would have been VERY filling- great amount of food....AND they serve the food in a compostable container!!!! Keep the yummy food coming on Saturdays!!!

Amazing fried catfish, we stopped by at their vendor booth for the lunar new year festival. We got…read morethe fried catfish with fries and our fried got the pulled pork sliders. Both were great. The fried catfish was crispy, but still so delicate and soft on the inside.

Best BBQ I've had in years--and thankfully close to my house! If you're looking for a family owned,…read moreSouthern joint, this is it. The mom and daughter were tag teaming the front and kitchen. Super friendly, upbeat and welcoming. The place itself had plenty of street parking in front, but also a side parking lot. Inside the restaurant there are a few high top tables, however, it seems like take out or pick up is most popular. We ordered the Chef's Sampler Dinner which was more than enough for the two of us...and a second meal the following day! It comes with one of everything: Two sides of your choice (can never go wrong with Mac n cheese or greens), two corn bread slices, hot link, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and brisket. It's hard to say which items we loved the most, but it's hands down the most tender chicken and fall-off-the-bone ribs! I can't wait to try their stuffed turkey legs that they raved about. Just know I'll be back! Now that's enough !!!s for one review.

My friend and I were craving BBQ so we looked up some spots in the area. Berry's came up, and we'd…read morenever seen it before. We decided to look at some reviews , and decided to try an item to observe the service, and the food. Upon entering nothing about the business screams "Check Me Out" , the inside was small, and so dine in is very limited, and a little awkward. There were three teens running the shop, upon entering the girl working the front was friendly but EXTREMELY loud, she wasn't extremely professional, but was nice, and friendly.. but overall LOUD. Especially for how small the space was she was loud, and the conversations herself, and the two boys working were having openly while working were definitely not the most appropriate, but I wouldn't expect less from unsupervised adolescences. Now, we both ordered a single Mac & cheese just to try something. The price of the Mac was almost $10 for a small 6oz cup... so you really don't get much for the price. Once we got our food (To Go) we immediately got in the car and opened our Mac & cheese to observe it... We were shocked that reviews didn't fall far from our own observations. The Mac had little to NO cheese , and there was a random seasoning sprinkled on top (had no flavor). I took it upon myself to add some 'Baby Rays Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce' to the Mac when we got home, and it made it 100% better. Overall I will be giving this place 3 stars due to: lack of professionalism, quality, quantity, and price. The staff were definitely friendly, but overall loud, and she did reference that her boss was old (in her 60's) so she'll have to help her update the photos of the food on social media. I had mentioned we came because we wanted to see for ourselves how the reviews faired.

I ordered (online) some strips & fries today from here and then drove down to Sodo to pickup. When…read moreI got there it was closed -- they're only open Tue.-Wed.-Thu. But, as I was sitting in my car thinking about where to go next, the owner came out and I told him how I'd ordered, etc. He said "hang on 10 minutes" and then came back 10 minutes or so later with my order (along with some extra sauces, etc.). He apologized that the "Square" system he uses for online orders was not properly synched, etc. The tenders were excellent and the fries were even better, but given what could have been a disappointing experience, I was so pleased with him going the extra mile and making things right -- happily and cooperatively. Thanks!

I just had the best fried chicken I've ever had anywhere in or anywhere close to Seattle. I did not…read moreexpect to see lumpia also on the menu, and certainly did not expect it to be as good as lumpia gets. I've been lucky to try a lot of it, and this place would make a lot of grandmas proud. Finally, I had the mac salad. I also am a huge fan of mac salad, always on the search for the best. This mac salad is wonderfully unique and unforgettable, and is right at the top of the list of my favorites as well. Do yourself and your taste buds a favor and get in here today!!! The people are sooooooo nice, too! Everyone wins.

I had a phenomenal experience here. Richard is exceptionally warm and welcoming and very…read moreknowledgeable about his craft, and it shows in the food. The meats were tender, juicy, and well-cooked. Compared to other BBQ I've had, the apple notes from both the applewood smoking and in the sauce provide a balanced and unique flavor profile. Mac & Cheese had great texture and flavor as well, not too dry nor too saucy. The store sits right on 34th and while it doesn't have seating inside, there are plenty of benches out at Madrona Park down the street to eat at. It's like a plate at a family BBQ gathering brought to an exceptional level: packed with warmth and flavor. I will be back again!

I had the pleasure of stopping by Richard's Too Good Barbecue today, and I had a great experience…read more Richard was very nice and welcoming, and he shared that the shop has been open for about a year and a half. I ordered the brisket plate with mac and cheese, because I love mac and cheese, along with the dill potato salad. The meal was reasonably priced at $25, and I really enjoyed everything. The brisket had a good flavor without being overly smoky, which I appreciated. I do not want to be burping smoke for the rest of the day! Overall, it was a very good meal, and I will definitely be going back to try some of the other menu items.

this is my favorite place for BBQ in seattle. Jason really knows his stuff. Reliably great brisket,…read moreand it's absolutely worth it to get if he ever has the beef rib. the brisket is as good as you'll get in Seattle, but the beef rib I would put up with any that I've had around the country, from Texas to Missouri to Tennesse.

bomb ass bbq, this is s-tier bbq and so worth it. this is way better than anything else in seattle.read more

First time trying a pambazo and I was blown away! I found Recetas De Abuelita at an Event…read moreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Armory. There were quite a few stands to choose from but no other stand had anything like it so I knew this was a must try item of the day. It was! This was the ultimate breakfast sandwich. I've learned it's made with pambazo bread that's dipped in a red guajillo pepper sauce and fried. Mine had chorizo and was sooo dang good. Definitely turned some heads eating this sandwich and you'll want to try it for yourself!

The Small food stand next to the Beacon Hill Light Rail turned restaurant!! (New Location: 3007…read moreBeacon Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98108). Congratulations on your grand opening! Recetas de Abuelita & Outsider Pizza is a family-run business located in the heart of Beacon Hill. Upon entering the restaurant, you are immediately greeted by kind hosts :) On the Recetas de Abuelita side, They have an extensive menu from Enchiladas de Mole, Gorditas, Sopes, Tacos and so much more! Or if you're feeling like grabbing some pizza, Outsider Pizza has your traditional pizza flavors (pepperoni, Hawaiian, cheese, margherita), as well as Asada and Al Pastor Pizza! On this visit, I tried the Enchiladas de Mole. This dish is served along with rice and beans, enchiladas are topped off with lettuce, onions and cotija cheese. Very delicious, the mole is a blend of sweet and spicy. Would definitely come back and order the enchiladas again. As well as try the rest of the menu!

The way they baroque the meat on outdoor grill probably prepare the seasoning for baroque sauce…read morewhile it's sitting sizzling on the grill to soaking in the pork ribs and steak at the same time with friendly people's

There are a lot of reviews still under this name from when the place made bbq, and when they…read morecatered, if I am understanding all this correctly. They're now a burger joint only, with a short, well-designed menu, and they're tearing it up. If you're interested in a good burger with some subtle twists to it, don't hesitate based on old review scores. This place is rad now. It's in the semi-industrial south side of downtown, with wide streets, decent parking, and lots of buildings put up in the 40s-60s when Boeing was first really booming. Uneven sidewalks, kind of an odd patio, and a dining room that must have been a couple other things through the decades before it became a restaurant. Continuing the industrial theme, I'm guessing by how loud a couple other diners were talking, they probably work around LOUD machines all day. It's a friendly blue-collar vibe. There are booths in back, and sturdy little tables up front. The tables have tin tops that look like they probably got cut somewhere on this very block because the owners of these places are all friendly. There's old beer memorabilia, car memorabilia, and music memorabilia on the walls. The music's always playing and tends toward rowdy roadhouse country. I didn't hear anything too cowpunky, but I did see a framed poster from a Blasters show tacked up in the hall. The staff could not be friendlier, nicer, or more organized. They keep everything moving and you get all your food and refills super quickly. You get a little plastic menu on your table, and you're in business. Unsweet Tea This had good flavor and being from here, I appreciate the option to order iced tea without sugar. She never let the glass sit empty, either--she was quick with refills. Hand Cut Fries These are no joke. Crispy edges, soft inside, non-greasy for every bite. I know a few people who could probably take down more than one order of these, but one is a good serving that won't leave you feeling beached after you eat. Texas Heat Burger Every patty here is ground pork, which isn't insanely different, to be honest. There are so many other flavors on most burgers that pork is just a little juicier and a little milder in flavor, compared to ground beef. This one has lots of peppers on it but for my money it just added some tang and a couple other mild flavors, no real burning heat at all. But it was delicious. Fried Green Tomatoes They're proud of their FGTs for good reason. You can get them in 2 entrees and as a side on their own. They coat them with plenty of cornmeal, which really adds to the crunch and flavor. The fryer sounds like a jet plane taking off; they really sizzle in there. They're too hot to even touch, much less eat, when they hit your table. And when you do take the first bite, remember that the tomato inside is magma in the center, because the core just liquefies in that hot fryer. Absolutely delicious but don't scald your mouth. Be patient. FGT Sandwich More delicious tomatoes, but maybe they could rethink the rest of this. Instead of the nice burger buns, some toasted sourdough would be rad. Instead of coarse-chopped romaine, maybe some leaf lettuce. Instead of chopped bacon, maybe thick rashers. It feels more like a vegetarian burger than a sandwich right now, and building it as a sandwich instead would really show off the FGT and land with bigger flavors overall. We were out the door for $70 for 2 entrees, 2 sides, 2 drinks, and a good tip. Not the cheapest lunch, but not unheard-of prices anymore. And so worth it. It's AWESOME to find fried green tomatoes a little closer to home; we've been driving to Tacoma for 'em.