Okay, so you're at this Food Cart pod, and the number of choices are overwhelming. So many directions you can go, but you catch your eyes on this Texas BBQ place with a funny name, that sounds like it could be the place. Step right up, you've found a good one. If it's your first time, I would suggest the Brisket sampler plate to taste all the yummy goodness in a single swoop. Four meats, fries and 2 sides...they don't mess around. For me, the Brisket and especially the Pulled Pork were stars, but the Chicken was no slouch either. I went with the Mac & Cheese + Cole Slaw options, and didn't leave a morsel behind, they were so good. Maybe I was hungry that day, or maybe the deliciousness of the meal just made me hungry, but damn, this place is good. Alternative sides that I didn't get to try include: rice, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, cornbread, and maybe beans. I may be tempted to switch it up next time. Really happy with this find. In my opinion Raining BBQ is the Reigning BBQ! read more

Well it's been a few years since my last time here and I must say they have definitely made changes. The customer service is really nice and friendly , the food is hot and fresh . I hav the combination plate with ribs brisket chicken and shredded beef all wich were delicious and all the sides as well . The beans were a lil lacking if it was up to me I'd add bits of brisket to them with some onions and they would be epic. The Mac and cheese definitely made a complete change from dry boxed to creamy cheesy pull goodness . I'm definitely going to be making a return trip. I hope this helps and thanks for your time. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Amazing food, even better service. Food came quick and very well done. Highly recommend Raining BBQ & Grill. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Classic brisket bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The ribs and brisket are amazing! Absolutely hands down the best! If you have food allergies, the smoked meats and bbq sauce is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. read more

I tried the brisket, it was fine. I thought the pieces were sliced too thick, and tasted very strongly of liquid smoke. The smoke rings were weak, but the bark was strong and well seasoned. It was clear there was no brine, because as you got to the center of the meat, it was just boiled tasting, though tender and well cooked. Look, I'm not barbecue aficionado, but if I'm paying LA prices for some BBQ, I expect some solid BBQ. The slaw was also fine, but nothing special. A mayonnaise-y backyard slaw. The folks were nice and the food came out quick. It's BGs ... so the ambiance is great. If the weathers good, it's busy. read more

Date: April 11, 2025 Order: Pull Chicken Sandwich Taste: Good Price: $11 Amount: Can be shared between two persons. Service: Fast read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Stopped in for lunch at this food truck in Beaverton's BG Cartel food truck pod. Ended up ordering the Porky Hotdog...which is a beef dog piled with pulled pork, cheese and bbq sauce. Much to my surprise...this was a very good dog. The Frank was plump and flavorful...and the pulled pork had a nice smoke flavor to it...but not overpowering. Everything was well done...and the price was very reasonable. I would without a doubt order this again! read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Hotdog with pulled pork and bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Very unique concept with the food truck village over 30 plus in a gated area, making it convenient to try something different every time you visit. My interest was peaked by a co-worker who encouraged me to stop by. I am very pleased with Raining BBQ. For it to be a food truck, they ate doing BBQ right in Beaverton, OR. The service was excellent and was greeted upon walking up to the windows. Small food truck ambiance is key when they are putting out quality food. The only thing that just didn't hit the mark for me was the Mac and chesse, but being from the south, it's hard for me to even consider good Mac and chesse if I don't make it myself. Outside that. Great job, Rainng BBQ. I will be back read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Brisket sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Sometimes you really crave some juicy brisket. Along with brisket, you really want some mac & cheese to go with it. So that's exactly what I got, a Brisket Mac Bowl. The brisket was so juicy and tender, they piled on a lot of meat. I got the Spicy Chipotle sauce and it wasn't too spicy but added a hint of heat to the bowl. As for the mac & cheese, it was not very cheesy and the noodles were a bit over cooked. Nevertheless, still a very enjoyable meal. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Brisket Mac Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Terrible brisket wrap. Got halfway thru and threw it away inedible. Like they took all the scraps and put it in a burrito wrapping. Bbq sauce was bizarre. Some weird tamarind hipster grossness. Skip it. Horrible. read more

The cutest food truck in the area! Good price and a great portion! Service was amazing read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Loaded French Fries and Brisket Melt - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I got the brisket sampler which came with one piece of chicken, brisket and some pulled pork along with fries and two choices of sides for 17.99. Price is decent, and the brisket and chicken tasted amazing. The pulled pork was also pretty good. Not a bad deal for the money and the food tasted great. Would definitely come back. read more

Got two slices of brisket and it was fantastic. Super juicy, well salted with a good crust. Nice attention to detail with the sauce heated up so it didn't cool down the meat. And the guy working was nice. Will def be back! read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Two slices of Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This is the 2nd time we've come to this Food Cart! After going around, to see what else we wanted to try out, we came back to Raining! Hubby and I both picked the same bowl, his with Mac & Cheese and mine with Cabbage Mix. He said it will be ready in 5 mins. Less than 5 mins. it was ready! Now, let me tell you, how easy that was! The food was delicious! We could both have eaten the whole bowl, but I save mine for another meal, half of mine. Hubby almost ate all of his. It was NEATLY packaged and hot, when we got them and it was to go. Question: NO ONE can put together, a very neatly package, in layers and layers of perfectly measured, unless THEY WERE prepared in advance (from home)? It was almost like they came from a 'kit'. By looking at the photo, you can see, how neatly they were. read more

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The past few Sundays, I come here and get the Brisket Mac 'n' Cheese!! So delicious! And I'm very picky when it comes to my macaroni!

The sauce should not have to come to the rescue. That's my motto for good bbq. This is some good bbq. I got the sampler. A rib, chicken, pulled pork, fries and two sides. Pretty decent deal and you get to try everything. Pulled pork was ok. A little greasy but you know, fat is flavor. Kind of hard to screw it up too bad. Mac and cheese. Nothing spectacular. It's Mac, it's cheese, a little dry but I like it that way. Nothing earth shattering but didn't offend either. Pinto beans are literally just pinto beans. I'm a little sore at the guy for saying they were good when I asked. Pinto beans with no meat or seasoning is in fact not good. Loved the huge chicken drumstick. Cooked and seasoned through. Nice and juicy. Really good crust of seasoning. I don't really like bbq chicken because I think the flavor gets lost a lot. Not the case here. The rib was tiny. But oh it was delicious. Same run as the chicken and it gave the flavor all the way through. I wanted more. The fries are the kind you often get at pubs that have little crispy bits on the outside. I'm glad I saved the sauce for dipping. I would not have been happy if I used it all on tasteless meat. Bummer it's next to so many good carts. I do want to get again! read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Sampler plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Affordable and tasty American BBQ! I was pretty content with my meal here. The staff was also pretty friendly. I ordered the Pulled Pork & Mac bowl and for $6.99? THIS BOWL WAS BIG! I was very excited to eat this, and it turned out to be pretty decent! The pulled pork wasn't super tender, but it wasn't dry either. The mac didn't seem to have any cheese? or at least I didn't taste any. If it more cheese and more tender pork, it would have been perfect. The brisket were $4 a slice and it was pretty good! Pretty tender and fatty, but also had a lot of leaner parts as well. read more

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Super yummy and tender, I had the brisket, coleslaw n Mac n cheese. Brisket was delicious, Mac n cheese was excellent creamy and real cheese with stringy goodness in every bite. The coleslaw was good a little too sweet for my taste. The one thing that needs improvement is the BBQ sauce. The guys serve you with a smile and so nice. The portions size is really good value for the price. I would highly recommend this BBQ joint. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes. read more

Located in the food pod near 24 hr fitness in Beaverton. Follow your nose to the sweet scent of bbq. Opted to try their baby back plate - 4 ribs and sides for 13 bucks. Overall pretty tasty will come again read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Not bad, I walked away with the sampler so I could try a little bit of everything. For my two sides I chose mac and cheese and cornbread. Loved the mac and cheese, didn't care for the cornbread. It's not what I'm used to and I had ribs and cornbread for dinner the night before so I was definitely comparing. Comes with a big serving of fries which is shareable. My favorite was the (soft) pulled pork with the bbq sauce. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the chicken, ribs, or brisket. Was a little on the drier side for me. But what's funny is I didn't eat all the meat right away and it tasted way better when I warmed it up later and put bbq sauce. I could just be picky but I would still come back to try something else. The two workers that day were very friendly and about 10-12 minute wait. read more

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People who give this place above three stars must not have actually had authentic barbecue. The meat was cooked well but the sauce is lacked any flavor as well as the sides. This is my third time trying this place out and the last. Buster's BBQ beats this place by a country mile. Everything needed salt! read more

It's been a while since I've had really good ribs, so getting the ribs here hit that spot. The meat was juicy and flavorful, exactly what I was looking for. The pulled pork and sides were solid but not on the same level as the ribs. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Ribs, pulled pork, fries & coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I gather not many who review Portland area BBQ joints have ever been to Texas. Or Tennessee or the Carolinas. In my travels around the PNW I have come across a few pretty decent BBQ places but even the best I've found can't hold a candle to even an average BBQ place in Houston, Austin or Memphis. Obviously, it would be unfair to rate a Beaverton BBQ food cart on the same criteria as I would real BBQ found elsewhere. If I did, Raining BBQ would be two stars and even that would be generous. Some reviewer mentioned that Raining BBQ wasn't as good as Dave's or Busters.... implying that this is where he goes for stellar BBQ. Which pretty much makes my point that most around here have no idea what great BBQ actually tastes like. Hint: if you have to drown the meat in sauce to get it to taste good, the food is a massive fail. I found the meat to be too dry, a complaint that I also have about Busters fare. And lacking any kind of punch absent the addition of sauce. I didn't like the fries at all. Really bad. I should have just stuck with the $10 menu item. Many of the single person meals cost over a Jackson especially since they apparently expect a gratuity...... a "custom" that seems to be peculiar to this area at establishments that don't offer table service. If I have to place the order myself, fetch it myself, all without any wait staff at all I consider a tip expectation to be a stupidity surcharge. Hard working, underpaid waitresses/waiters deserve financial acknowledgement if they provide excellent service and I happily provide it. Counter staff (IMHO) do not. I was going to post a three star (ok) review but the guy working there, who I assume is the owner, seems like an ok guy and a hard worker. I don't like to slam a business that's trying hard so I'll give more stars than I think the place rates and let the text of my review guide prospective patrons. I also have to mention that this food cart heavily promotes Joyous, an ordering app that I have never heard of. It sounded like a decent app so I installed it which turned out to be a major mistake. I should have knocked off a star just for this! The app is a pita to order from and once I was ready to send my order off if died complaining that my phone number is going through a VPN. Ummm.... anyone NOT going through a VPN is just begging to be hacked. Ditto for giving my cc info to some random app. Ain't happening! Plus, I am on a tablet and not a phone so my "phone" is a VoIP connection. I'll also add that once I installed Joyous I found out that it is only useful (and I use that word generously as the app is not useful at all) for a tiny handful of establishments. Their biz model is to bug people to contact other businesses and encourage them to become Joyous participants. Needless to say, I uninstalled the app and am not amused that this place encouraged me to endure this level of pain just to do business with them. I mention all of this because what attracted me to Raining BBQ was all the hype about the place. Hype that turned out to be just that. Hype. If you have no idea what really good BBQ is like then this place might suit you. But it left me cold. If it wasn't a local small business working hard just to make a buck I would have given two stars. Re-reading my review before posting it, it became clear that 4 stars is completely inappropriate and does not reflect my experience accurately. So three stars it is and even that I feel is generous. read more

I had really high hopes for this place, as I love bbq and haven't found the perfect spot yet, but I left feeling a little let down. The food wasn't super well seasoned and none of the sides were anything fancy. Plus most of the meat was pretty dang dry. We got a combo to try and sample a lot and nothing was remarkable. It was fine in a pinch but definitely not the best I've had. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Front of stand - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

We tried the babyback ribs along with one of the brisket-based items. Everything was very good quality and a great deal for the price, but the rub used on the ribs is WAY too salty and absolutely needs a hefty portion of sweet bbq sauce to counteract that. Fortunately we had a bottle of sweet bbq sauce at home, but without that, it would have sadly become inedible after just a few ribs. We're a bit of bbq aficionados after having had bbq in other parts of the country as well as Portland, and we've never had ribs rubbed with so much salt before. But that's the only thing I'd suggest; the brisket used with the bowls was excellent and very tender. read more

Driving through Beaverton with the wife and daughter trying to decide on lunch that would meet everyone's needs...including the dog. Food Carts! After walking around and taking in all the options, I settled on BBQ. And, I'm glad I did. What a great menu and variety of ways to serve smoked meats! Also really appreciated the gluten free options. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. I got the pulled pork platter with mac&cheese and corn muffin. All were delicious. The location is great. Lots of seating, and even a beer garden. read more

This is will be our number one bbq spot! We ordered the brisket sampler for 2 and it was delicious. It came with smokey pulled pork, 2 brisket, 2 chickens, 2 ribs, crispy fries, and 2 sides. For our sides we chose rice, we thought it would've been regular white rice but it was spanish rice (correct me if I'm wrong) and we were even more thrilled. The flavors of every meat satisfies your craving and the meats were so juicy and tender. My favorite meat from this sampler would definitely be the brisket! It was cooked so perfectly. The workers here are so nice and we had great service. I trust eating from this place because after I made my order the cook immediately washed his hands after touching his computer/iPad. Definitely would recommend this place!! Can't wait to come back. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - two sides of rice - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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First, the customer service was excellent! We were given a run down of the menu and a hearty hello as soon as we approached the window. It was smiles all around from the guys in the truck. I'll be honest I was simply on a quest for brisket and I was not disappointed! Their brisket was incredible and worth the price. It was juicy, smoky from the pit, fat fully rendered, and totally safe for my keto lifestyle. The ribs we got were good too, very peppery, a bit saltier than I'm used to be we cleaned the bones! Yum!! Random side note- There are lots of covered picnic tables outside but we chose to sit in our car and eat because it was rainy. Otherwise this is a cool family friendly area with lots of food trucks, including this BBQ truck, which I recommend 10/10! We will return for more of that tasty brisket! read more

9/10 brisket. 8/10 ribs. Little too much pepper and salt for me. Sauce isn't needed. Very kind people. The other BBQ cart in this place was so rude we walked away. Glad we did. Will definitely be back. read more

We were at the BG Food Cartel and I wanted BBQ. Tried the brisket sampler so I could try everything! This come with a lot of food for $17! Came with a nice think slice of brisket, a rib, a chicken leg and a small serving of pulled pork. The brisket and rib were amazing - brisket was fork tender and rib practically fell off the bone. The pulled pork was pretty good but the chicken was very dry. It came with two sides and French fries. We picked coke slaw and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was good but the cole slaw could use some acid. The fries were not crispy and needed some salt- but we took them home with the left overs and put them in the oven and they were pretty good. Would come back for more brisket! read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Brisket sampler with Mac and cheese and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The service was prompt and cordial but the food ranged from passable to inedible. I ordered two different sampler plates. The brisket was the best of the bunch, juicy and very tender although the flavor was not remarkable. The chicken was overly seasoned masking the flavor of the chicken. The ribs had three times the appropriate level of salt rendering them inedible. In general the "smoke" flavor reminded me more of diesel exhaust than wood smoke. read more

If you're looking for amazing BBQ, this place is a must-try! Their brisket sandwich is delicious--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The staff is incredibly friendly. Great food and even better hospitality--definitely worth a visit! read more

For $15.99 and the last order of the day, this brisket platter was a solid meal. It comes with one serving of brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, fries, and 2 other sides. We were hoping to try the mac n cheese, but they ran out by the time we got there. The corn and mashed potatoes weren't that exciting. At first taste, some of the meats were pretty dry as well. But as we dug deeper, the fatty, juicy parts emerged. Best: ribs, fries Ok: brisket Worst: sides, chicken, pulled pork Being a native Texan, I've been spoiled with good BBQ. This would be average in Texas but pretty good for Oregon :) read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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One may think finding good food in the middle of a food truck lot may be an easy thing but for me focusing in on one can be difficult. Raining BBQ was my choice and it turned out to be a good one. I ordered the brisket and ribs. The brisket was the star of the show as it was moist, flavorful and made me wish I would have skipped the ribs. Not because the ribs were poor but the fact that the brisket was much better. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Ribs and brisket. Brisket won the taste test. - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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I stopped by the Beaverton Food Pod today for some lunch with my wife. I ordered the brisket sandwich with fries and a diet coke. The sandwich was delicious! And the fries were good, too! I was surprised it was supposedly a small order of fries. The bread was soft and stuffed with brisket, onions and pickles. Yum! I'll be back! read more

First time I tried this food cart and I've never been so impressed!! This dish had everything, amazing fries, delicious mac and cheese, perfect shredded chicken, the sauces were fantastic and they added such a elevated flavor to something you think would be very "one note" like Mac and cheese. I wish I could eat this every day. I can't wait to try more! I've heard so many great things about this food cart from friends. I want to try the brisket next. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Mac and cheese fries with chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Loaded fries isn't something I would typically order anywhere but when your starving standing among food carts, you gotta go for it. I was not disappointed! I've tried it with pork and brisket, definitely prefer the latter. The combo of beans, fries, sour cream, cheese, meat and bbq sauce is amazing! For me, one order is easily two meals and for an affordable price. read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Loaded fries, so delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I have enjoyed Raining BBQ over the years but think they have really stepped it up recently- Today i ordered Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac and Cheese and Pinto beans. The brisket is tender with a nice bark. The pulled pork is really tender with a nice gently smoky flavor. Both are fantastic! I enjoyed the Mac and the Pinto beans as well. Since Wolfshead BBQ shut down, Raining BBQ is the only ones doing BBQ on the west side that i am aware of. Come out and support local business. Especially over the winter! read more

Raining BBQ & Grill - Brisket (half lean, half fatty as requested), pulled pork, mac and cheese, pinto beans. All delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Delicious barbeque! Pork ribs were very good, but the BRISKET was OUTSTANDING! Looks like a family operation. Process were reasonable. I'm all about the barbeque, so I didn't order any sides. I told the young man at the counter how much I loved the brisket. He wanted to know how he could make it better. Check this place out!! read more

Don't see how anyone could give this less than 5. All the meats are house smoked and tender