I've been eating lunch here for about 15 years and I keep coming back for a few reasons: The food is exceptional; the chicken and ribs are the best in Newark by far, probably the best in the state. The yellow rice is a personal favorite of mine and the portions are always generous. The staff are all very friendly, even when it's busy. I'm always greeted with a smile and taken care of promptly. Cleanliness! I've been to plenty of places in the area and not all of them are concerned about cleanliness and hygiene. Pulaski is always sparkling clean and the staff is constantly cleaning every inch of the place. Prices are very fair and well worth it. I always get more food than I can eat in one sitting for between 10-15 dollars. They recently completed a total renovation of the restaurant and it's beautiful! They've really stepped up their game! Check this place out you won't regret it. read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Dine-in area - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Really good Portuguese barbeque chicken. Sides are only rice or fries and I wanted some vegetables. Seems like steamed potatoes, cabbage, carrots are the usual for Portuguese barbeque. What could have been a reasonably healthy meal turned into a guilty pleasure. read more

Went today warning of your a Caucasian be prepared to get screwed . Waited 20 minutes for my to go order when it was ready they forgot the steak sandwich which of course took another 20 min was not waiting took off without it . Asked for a couple of rolls after spending 125 bucks for lunch said nope no bread . Get home to eat it and had a funky smell , fries are soaked in grease no where near what the old place was . Plenty of other bbq joints to get good food at this certainly is not one . read more

Went here after a day of exploring the ironbound and the waterfront park in Newark. We had the full order of ribs. The flavor was decent, slightly smoky and cooked a bit too much. The sear was excellent but the meat was very dry almost jerky like. The rice and fries were pretty good and well seasoned. Portions were generous. Service was good. The bathroom is very clean. Price is comparable to the other BBQ places in the ironbound. read more

I love the food their and their serves is amazing there always nice The menu and the poster outside was great to see I love spending time their with my family read more

Best bbq in Newark . Chicken always has lots of flavor ! French fries are one of the best in Newark . This is also my favorite spot to get Picadinho!! They give you lots of rice so you'll always have left overs for lunch the next day ! This place will always be my number one ! They also have a steak Sandwich for 6 or 7 bucks that comes with French fries and it's pretty good. read more

I want to call Pulaski Barbecue a hidden gem, but it's not hidden. I have spent a lot of time waiting in their small space, smelling the amazing food, cash in hand, getting impatient for my turn. The people who run this joint are meat magicians. They take simple food, put it over hot charcoal and turn in into something amazing. My family always gets chicken and ribs. The chickens are smallish, but they absorb whatever the sauce is that gets smeared on while they rotate in their little cage over the heat. The ribs are tender but chewy. These aren't overcooked, fall off the bone ribs. These are caveman worthy, gnaw on the bone ribs, full of flavor. Sometimes we get shrimp and garlic. Sometimes we get picadillo or febras. All of it is good. Oh, and get the garden salad. It's incredibly simple and perfect in its simplicity-- iceburg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, thin sliced onions and black olives, lightly dressed with oil and vinegar. I dream about it. Yes, a garden salad. I drive for 3 hours from Pennsylvania to get this food. The entrees can be accompanied by french fries and yellow rice. The potatoes are handcut and soaked in water before being fried. I love them fresh. They smell and taste amazing. But Pulaski gives you so much, there are always leftovers and I love to reheat these by flash frying them so they get really crispy. The yellow rice is perfect. I've seen their pots on the stove where the rice has expanded over the sides and lifts the lid off. Each grain is perfectly cooked and individual. It's not sticky, or crunchy, or mushy. It is absolutely perfect. (And also reheats really well). My favorite special little touch is that they throw a handful of giardinera (pickled vegetables) and black olives in the tray before they seal it and hand it over to you. It's my favorite part and my sister and I fight over it. Be aware they only take cash but there is an ATM inside. If you try to call and order ahead, you may have difficulty. Their English isn't the best. But their food is soooooooo worth it. read more

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Pulaski Barbecue is on of about a thousand Portuguese barbecue spots in the iron bound and the food was decent. I ordered the garlic shrimp with the usual yellow rice which also came with fries. I'm not a big fan of the fries with barbecue because even though they are tasty they always get soggy. The shrimp was good....but I am a big fan of garlic and I thought they could have had a bit stronger of a garlic flavor but that is nitpicking I guess. The rice was good too, maybe a little light on flavor but not bad. The prices are very reasonable and the restaurant at looked clean. The parking is horrible but welcome to Newark.....lol. At least it's in a good neighborhood. All in all it was decent food at a good price. read more

I come to this place almost every day I only eat the fries I don't like the ribs it's always burnt

Primeira vez que compro, o arroz veio frio, costela de boi queimada, a batata encharcada e o franguinho não tava bom. 09/22/2022 read more

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I've been In a newark going on 3 years and this is the only Portuguese BBQ spot you should ever go to. I have ordered the beef short ribs, chicken, and pork ribs. All are always good. The rice is soft and flavorful, the fries are thin and good, and the meats always have a good flavor and cooked well. This spot has soul and that is to me the recipe for success when it comes to a business. The portions are unbelievably large and prices have gone up since all the inflation(who told us to take stimulus and raises). After all it's still reasonably priced for take out since you can easily feed up to 4 people. read more

Great hole in the wall spot !!! The servings are huge and the food is sooo good. I got the ribs and chicken both where awesome !!!

Good place, I have been here multiple times in the past. Many friends like it here. They have one of the best pork ribs and roasted chicken. The order of combo (includes pork ribs and chicken) is enough for 2. We ordered also with fries, yellow rice, and black beans. Price is reasonable for all the food we get (around $25). There is no designated park area, but street parking is plenty. If I am in Newark, I would consider going there. They also have flan which is great as a dessert. They also have non-alcohol sangria which tastes just like a normal one, this is great since I do not drink alcohol. read more

We drove from Newport News Virginia just to eat here. It was a total of 8 hours driving just to eat than drive back home. That's how amazing this food is! I absolutely love this place so much. The best and most tender ribs and juicy chicken I have ever tasted. The rice is always so flavorful. I always order so much to take home because I can't get enough of it. So worth it! read more

Excellent food! Took a chance since I was nearby and saw all the great reviews. They all speak the truth! I had the pork sandwich with onions and cheese- yum. I wanted to save half for lunch the next day but failed as I could not stop eating. The sauce had a nice sweet savory balance that just worked so well with everything. The fries it came with held up for my half hour drive home- salted just right. I also had the salad since there were so many rave reviews- fresh and crisp. Will go back again. Be warned that parking is a nightmare and believe me, I'm being kind. Also- no English so your Portuguese needs to be on point or be super polite and point to what you want in the menu. Everything is fresh so be patient and remember to tip' read more

I love this place! Fresh cut fries all the time!!!! Growing up in Newark, (ironbound-Newark ) this was my place to eat BBQ chicken - Portuguese style- and still is! I haven't been here in maybe 3 years and the freshness of fries and rice are still up to par! Chicken and pork Ribs - luscious and always leaving you wanting more. Yellow rice and fries - tastiest rice (cooked to perfection) ever and fries are perfectly crisped. Salad - I have no idea why this is my weakness. It is a very simple salad. Consisting of : ice berg lettuce, white onion, tomatoes, black olives and shredded carrots with an amazing oil and vinegar dressing! ( possible fresh lemon squeeze too ) that's it????!! - YES! I am not the only one who loves this damn simple salad! EVERYYYY- OnE loves it too! Rumor is - more than one olive oil and vinegar are used in the dressing- letting it sit overnight. Anyways, just try it! Trust me you will leave satisfied! Happy Eating! read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Combo platter - chicken , ribs, fresh fries - and yellow rice - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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First of all, finding a BBQ spot in Newark is like shooting fish in a barrel, especially in the Ironbound area. 2 of my boys and I came here with cavemen appetites, as one of them raved about the portions they serve. Upon arrival immediately you can tell its one of those family friendly joints where you can bring lets say a group of 8-12 and be seated almost immediately. We ordered just one combo platter for all of us and we wanted to DIG IN, when we finally got our platter, my friend was right! The food tasted sooo good, Yellow Rice with fries and of course Rotisserie Chicken and Ribs. Our stomachs weren't ready for this as the 3 of us couldn't finish it all. It was a shame that none of us took it in a doggy bag because we had to be somewhere after-wards, but we were most definitely satisfied and I believe the bill was under $20 including tip! WHAT?!?! That is very hard to find these days and PULASKI BARBEQUE may not be the best BBQ place in Ironbound since there is too many to decide from, but it is absolutely worth it... Get your binge eating on! read more

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Love this place for its simplicity. I come every time and order the combo ! It brings the most tasty bbq ribs , chicken ,rice and fries . This combo is more than enough for 3 people and I believe it's less than $26 ! You can not beat that ! They have a very tasty salad as well ! Every time I come here they don't disappoint with their freshly barbecued meat ! Do I recommend , yes ! read more

Great Portuguese platters. Usually pick them up when I am having large groups at my house and do not feel like cooking. A large tray of ribs, half a chicken, yellow rice, and fries for less then $20 per tray that can feed 4 or more. read more

Best ribs in the city of Newark. Don't forget the Black Beans.

Great bbq been coming here since I was a child , only downfall is CASH ONLY && NO PICK UP ORDERS read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Great place for lunch/dinner was there a while ago you can't beat the chicken and rib combo delicious would have given 4 stars but went for takes out and closed read more

Very good yellow rice. We ordered the combo chicken and ribs. Meat was seasoned to perfection with a touch of heat. Chicken was juicy and pork ribs were large and tasty. Cant go wrong price wise. 14.00 for the combo which feeds two people perfectly. Very good Portuguese barbeque. read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Well seasoned meats. Great yellow rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Didn't give them 5 stars because their customer service skills are terrible but the food is delicious.

Good frango and great prices . Place needs to be remodeled inside but always just get take out anyway

Been here a few times now for lunch. Food is good and place is clean. I usually get a steak sandwich with fries. The fries are the best part. There are a few things that I don't like about the place. 1. You can't substitute anything. Example: most orders come with rice and fries. Substituting a salad is not an option. 2. I understand it is in the iron bound but only one of the waitresses there speaks a little bit of English. Most of them can't speak a word. It makes ordering difficult and has resulted in the wrong food coming out. read more

As far as Portuguese BBQ goes - this has been my place for years. Everything here is good, fresh, and frugal. The portions are huge here and meant to be shared [as most Portuguese meals]. It's an awesome place just to spend a long time and drink some beers [byob -nothing in the restaurant] and eat a lot slowly and immediately need a nap afterwards. The good: cheap - good Portuguese bbq - quick service the bad: it's not really a 'pretty' place but that's not the feel they are going for read more

This place is even better than what I remember. After moving away 10+years, I came back looking for this place. They moved to a bigger location and making a whole lot more. On weekends, the line is long but worth the wait. The receptionist/cashier doesn't speak much english. Before taking a number, keep in mind who is in front/back of you. That way, if you don't understand what number they're calling, go to the front and show the ticket. They'll take good care of you. Chicken(pollo)/ribs (costillas) are my staples...add the rice/fries for less than the price of coffee. Great for take-out and eating at home. read more

Love this BBQ place,2 blocks from my house,best chicken and ribs,and mouthwatering flan. read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Love it!!!!!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

First of all, people, it's spelled "Barbecue." Not worth making the correction, but come on, the entire Yelp food category is "Barbeque"? Ugh. Anyway. This is my first Ironbound/Portuguese BBQ experience, and it leaves me with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I feel like the meet was drier than I would have liked, and rather salty. On the other hand, the salt made the ribs taste like I was eating bacon off the bone, and the crispy saltiness of the chicken skin gave way to moist, tender meat underneath with a complex myriad of flavors. The rice was also dry and a little bland, but overall fairly well balanced and flavorful. I'm not a fan of having fries with BBQ, understanding that all the places around here seem to serve it, but they were tasty and not very oily; unfortunately, they were mostly limp. I wavered between 3 and 4 stars. My overall experience leans 3 stars, but then I think of the flavor, and then I think again of the price - under $40 for four people, including bottles of Brazilian soda. I may have to try a few more BBQ places around here before I settle on the ultimate review. For now, not bad, and it was fun to try something new. read more

My Favorite Portuguese Bbq. Fast service it's always busy so the meats are juicy not dried out. They also have the best fries and white rice. read more

Excellent BBQ. Great seasoning. Always thoroughly and perfectly cooked BBQ. Fresh potatoes are used for fries. Only issue is the street parking is difficult to find. One of the purest Portuguese BBQ's in Newark. I love it! read more

The place has not changed much since I was last there. Which is great as there was not much to improve on. My dad went in and out quickly. Which was a surprise because on a Friday evening I thought that we would be waiting a while. We ordered ribs and chicken with rice. It was delicious. I loved everything except for the chicken as it was dry. I don't know if it was sitting in a warmer and overlooked or it was on the grill for too long. I think you just had to be there to choose the "right" chicken. Not a total lost as this cooking style is a type of BBQ that you won't find in the South. No sauce to mask the flavor. Just salt and pepper, plus some secret sauce. A good place to stop by again. read more

Great diner with family, this place is great for friends and family and prices are very cheap, spent $50 for like 6 people with beverages included, great attention and great environment. read more

Pulaski Barbeque - Wife and my son waiting for their order of BBQ ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I was just driving around Newark looking for a place to sit my fatass down and eat good lol...than I stumbled upon pulaski BBQ...as we all know parking in Newark is horrible...but I got lucky as someone was pulling out right in front of the place on walnut st .. JUST KNOW...the place only takes cash, and thank god when I sat down I seen the sign say cash only ATM here....so that's the first thing I did, I went to get cash out...back to the food, the dining menu is short, only one page, it's a BBQ joint so go with the BBQ! Lol...I went with the half a order of pork ribs, fries, and rice....which came out to $17.25 because I had a Snapple apple with my meal...food was good, typical Portuguese style ribs and rice...HUGEEEEE PORTION...but I'm a foody eating is what I do lol...Spanish speaking waitresses but they do understand English ..food was good, I cleaned my plate like I should lol..a must try if your looking for some BBQ read more

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Heard about Pulaski from a family friend and I'm extremely disappointed... the chicken is flavorless and dry, the fries are soggy and have a fishy taste. change your oil!!! last time for me and my family that's for sure. read more

I'm blessed to live only a block away from this place. This latest time we ordered the BBQ chicken and it was absolutely delicious then and even better the next day. In addition to the chicken we ordered saffron rice, fries, and salad. For the quantity and quality given I'd say it was more than worth the money. It may not end up being my favorite Ironbound-based BBQ but regardless, I'd still say I'm a fan. read more

chicken and rice were so good! very fresh and you get lot! my family loved it. fries were food too just a bit greasy.

Went here yesterday for lunch on Cinco de Mayo. It was not for Mexican food, but for delicious Portuguese bbq!! The steak sandwich with fries for only 7bucks. You Can't beat that. It was so good. I didn't even need ketchup. A must go. read more

Not a bad bbq spot, but it pales in comparison to McWhorter BBQ just a few blocks down. The meat is pretty good, but the killer is the very bland rice. That, and the very bright atmosphere take it down a few notches. McWhorter's great sides and overall comfortable atmosphere make it King read more