I could fill this review with lots of fluff, like they want me to, but all I need to say about Ray-Ray's is this: It's simply the best bbq around. Not even taking locally; I mean the best anywhere I've ever been around the country. read more

Came to listen to music and drink some beer but decided to get some bbq as an added bonus! I have had ray ray's in the past was was excited about the spare ribs and waffle fries. FYI - they sell their sides by weight! You can get a half pound of fries or brisket so you don't need to just get the meals or sandwiches. We got the dry rubbed slab and the sweet bbq on the side. The ribs were SO DRY!!! I thought maybe my one rib was just drier than the rest but all of the rest were also dry. We thought maybe letting the sauce soak in would help but you can't make bone dry meat tender again. We did get food later in the day so maybe that was a factor. Either way I don't recommend getting anything but the sides at the end of the day because the ribs are probably dry after sitting all day. BUT our waffle fries were tasty! They were topped with a dill salt and had a spicy dressing on the side. It was unexpected but delicious and the fries were perfectly hot and crispy! They have got to be one of my new faves. read more

While checking out various breweries we stumbled upon Ray Ray's! They had a food truck that lingered the most delicious smelling bbq! We decided it must be a sign to grab lunch. There was a line of about 15 people deep, so you knew it must be worth the wait. We shared a meal which included a pulled pork sandwich, ribs, and waffle fries! I read people were raving about the ribs which were good, but I enjoyed the pulled pork a bit more. Both were full of flavor and the perfect amount of smoke. Now the waffle fries were on point! They gave you a yummy sauce that seemed to be a mix of mayo and hot sauce? Not sure but equally good! If you're in the area or see their truck it's worth stopping! read more

Ray Ray's is a food truck that serves up BBQ outside the Land Grand brewery. I got a free order of pork rinds with a Yelp check-in and they were tossed in a mild spice rub - a yummy way to start our meal! I went for the brisket sandwich with baked beans and waffle fries. The serving of brisket was generous and the meat was smoky and tender. The Carolina BBQ sauce and fries were just okay. The star of the show were the baked beans: they were succulent and flavorful with chunks of brisket mixed in. Truly delicious. Overall a fun spot to grab something to eat with your beer. read more

They do a great job on the meat sweats, especially the chicken, pork and sausage. These alone are deserving of 5 stars. The ribs and brisket were decent but not my favorite. The burnt ends are my only complaint. I live in Kansas City and they claim these are Arthur Bryant style but taste nothing like theirs or the other top KC bbq Joes, gates. Jack stack, or q39. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Sausage and "burnt ends" - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Went on a Sunday afternoon; the line was pretty long but DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT! We got 2 full slabs of baby backs for 4 people (with Mac and cheese and some other sides as shown in picture), and that was MORE THAN ENOUGH! we were all so full! the sauce came on the side, and I must say they have the best bbq sauce I've ever had in my 25 years of life (not kidding) the meat was juicy and flavorful! Will visit again :)) read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Full Slab baby backs, Mac and cheese, collard greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

First trip to the food truck outside Land Grant. Having spent years living in Texas I am very particular about my BBQ. Although I usually eat my bbq straight meat, I actually really enjoyed the buns used for sandwiches here. The brisket was a bit dry for my taste but I'm used to Texas. The pulled pork was delicious and a very hearty serving. The fries were A-Mazing (unexpected for bbq joint). The Mac and cheese was not good as I expected but was very good. Highly recommend a stop. read more

Lip Smaking Good!! Chomped down on 'sweet meats" a variety of perfectly smoked meat offerings. Was enough to share!! Pigged Out with lips smaking and fingers licking silence at an outdoor area that just spells fun. Of course a few ummm's and oh's broke into the silence. Brisket yum...ribs yum...pulled pork yum yum..but my favorite was the Rayrays hot links stuffed with green chilis and american cheese ,I oinked with every bite. Good thing it is served with plenty of napkins to sop up the the chin drips!! Choice of 4 sauces,tried the sweet and Carolina. Compliments all the meats ! Great place to pig out! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Sweet meats...yep - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best brisket I've ever had, and the habanero BBQ was great as well. You know you're hooked when you start daydreaming about it and frequently looking at pics of it on yelp : () It's become one of my favorite outings, eating Ray Rays at Land Grant. Such a great combination. Also just as great was the service. Fun, personable, hard workers who clearly care about the brand. Ray Rays is pretty badass. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Ray Rays brisket + Land Grant DIPA. Absolutely incredible food. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been in denial. last year, I think I got into the habit of eating Hot chicken takeover every other week or so, but for whatever reason I've been on the BBQ kick and every thursday I start to dream about RayRay's brisket sandwich and Ribs and when monday hits and I realized I didnt get my RayRay fix I'm hitting the monday blues real hard. Ribs are great. brisket awesome (although I'm not digging the new bread and preferred the old bun). Get the waffle fries, and don't forget your free pork rinds with a yelp check in. oh and Carolina vinegar all the way. read more

The BBQ pulled pork sandwich was good...but man, those waffle fries were the best I've had. I would go back just to have those again. And I can't forget the free pork rind samples--I was in heaven. Overall: reasonably priced, quick, and a nice lunch spot (even when it's a rainy day). read more

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I'm so glad Land Grant has added Ray Ray's to their brewery! Located in a food truck off the patio, you can smell the BBQ goodness from miles away. In our experience the line was short and the food came out immediately. I went with the beef brisket sandwich with a dry rub, although you can choose from their four different sauces. I also got an order of waffle fries and was not disappointed! The portion size was huge and very filling. The meat itself was tender and seasoned to perfection. Definitely the best bbq destination in downtown Columbus. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There is a reason I don't order from food trucks. I never have liked them and this one was no different. I got served a brisket sandwich that was 60% fat. It was disgusting. The last thing I wanted on a hot summer day was to have to tear off all the fat in my sandwich to make it edible. The waffle fries were overcooked and tough. Never ever again. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I seriously never knew how much I loved bbq and smoked meats until I tried Ray Rays. Now it's impossible to go to Land Grant without stopping at their food truck! I have been back to ray rays and their other locations many times! The line is not usually long, so I suggest getting in it as soon as you can. On the bright side, it moves very fast and once you place your order the food is out within minutes! I ordered the hot link sandwich ($7) and 1/2 lb waffle fries ($3) while my boyfriend ordered the Carolina chopped pork sandwich ($8) and pork rinds (free with yelp check in). It took at most 5 minutes to get our order, very fast! The Hot link was a cheese and hatch Chile sausage link and was absolutely delicious. I loved getting little pops of cheese in each bite! I actually ended up taking the sausage off the bread because it was just too good not to eat by itself! The waffle fries were also good, they had the perfect amount of crisp for me! My boyfriend said the Carolina Chopped pork sandwich was good as well and the cole slaw and bbq sauce on top really made it come full circle! The pork rinds that he got were so fresh that they were still crackling for a good 10 minutes after we got them! Seating is easy, you can sit anywhere within the land Grant area. They have plenty of picnic tables in front of a stage for when there are events and a patio with fire pits. If you haven't been to Ray Rays I highly suggest you go check it out, you'll be blown away by how good it really is! I suggest the Land Grant location the most because I mean who wouldn't want an ice cold beer with Ray Rays?! read more

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Perfection in a box. The meat sweats box was fantastic! Everything was smoked to perfection, loved the pickle. All the meats were flavorful and seasoned very well. Couldn't have been better. Perfect to share and we had leftovers. read more

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Best BBQ in Columbus. I love getting the brisket and waffle fries. When they have smoked wings, get them!

Absolutely the best Beef Brisket I've ever had and I travel a lot and Ray Ray's is by far the best! Great portions too! Must go to if you like brisket! read more

So here on YELP and on the voicemail when you call their phone number (listed here) they say they're open till 10 on Friday and Saturday, well they're F-ing NOT!!! I got some smoke up my kester how they close at 8pm and it's after daylight savings that they will go back to staying open until 10pm. read more

I was volunteering at Land Grant's Backyard Bbq and there was finally not a huge line here so I decided to give it a try. Honestly, bbq is not really my thing. Ray Ray's is supposed to be the best so I decided to give it a try. I don't believe this was their normal menu since it was an event. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich and it came with waffle fries. The dipping sauce that came with the fries was spicy but very good. You could really taste the smoke on the chicken and it went nice with the buffalo sauce. I'd like to come back and try more traditional bbq meat dishes the next time I'm at Land Grant. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Buffalo chicken sandwich with waffle fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm a big supporter of Ray Ray's and always have been! (See my review of the N High location). I love the truck at Land Grant and can't think of a better meal to go with some good beers. The waffle fries are on point and the dipping sauce is even better! Great flavor with a little kick - awesome! I only go 4-stars here because I am fresh off some BBQ from a recent trip south. read more

After enjoying BBQ at three respected (and good) BBQ establishments the past 2 weeks, we went to Ray Ray's. Yes, a food truck. Ray Ray's brisket and pulled pork is still the reigning King of BBQ in Columbus. The best. No question. read more

Ribs were amazing. I ordered a full slab plus Mac n cheese and baked beans. The baked beans were tangy but pairs perfectly with the Mac n cheese (as a duo of course) . Ordering from the food truck was super fast and we had our food in no time! Only downside for me is seating. The outside area was nice but of course it was too cold. There was an option to go inside the bar area for a drink but I think the seating inside is for paying customers of the bar and not food truck. Overall I would definitely order again and try some desert. read more

This was some of the best BBQ I've tasted. The meat was tender and the sauce was perfect. Also get the waffle fries. I also used the fries dipping sauce on my pulled pork sandwich which was awesome. I will return. read more

Food truck food next to a brewery, does usually have such great food. The three of us split up the Meat Sweats tray , oh my. The dry rub ribs where my favorite, it was was all great food. The side of greens hit the spot! I highly recommend that you take advantage of this food while enjoying a beer at Land Grant brewery. read more

Real solid BBQ in C'bus. Went to Land Grant Brewery, which is some of the best craft beer in The Land and Ray Rays was there in their trailer. Had the pulled pork, collard greens & the waffle fries. Very moist pork and their sauces are very flavorful. Find out where RR's will be when your visiting C'bus and go enjoy some! read more

If you like barbecue...you must go here. I had a baby shower at land Grant and ordered the food from Ray Ray's truck. We got pulled pork and brisket with baked beans and Cole slaw as sides. All of it amazing...and the price was very fair for the amount of food we got. They did a great job setting everything up for us and helping to pack up the leftovers. I can't wait to have some again! read more

This is the best BBQ in Columbus! I would recommend the Meat Sweats and the jerk chicken. Get a pound of jerk chicken to go for lunch throughout the week read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Saturdays are for Ray Rays - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to Land Grant Brewing Co and decided to eat at the food truck that was outside. BBQ. It was good, but not the best I've had. The boys got ribs, fries and pork rinds to share. I split the meat sweats with my bestie which included grilled chicken, beef brisket, ribs, pulled pork and pickles. We got the Carolina and habanero for the sauces and they were both super yum. All the meat was pretty good but the ribs were dry. Cashier was super nice and a pleasure to talk to. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Meat Sweats - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Same great barbecue, new excellent location. Ray Ray's is the gold standard in Columbus barbecue and I'd put it against ANY barbecue culture's standard. I grew up in a barbecue town and Ray Ray's is better than anything I ever ate back home. It's just. that. good. I love that it's outside of Land Grant. I had never been inside, but it's a neat place with lots of seating--though it's a lot of communal tables, so if that's not your vibe.... We went on a Sunday night and it wasn't terribly crowded. Ray Ray's was out of brisket by 7 or 8ish but otherwise, the same menu you know and love--PLUS a FANTASTIC addition, seasoned waffle fries. My main beef (haha) with Ray Ray's has been their sides for awhile; the sides are pricey and not the most stellar compared to the 'cue. But the waffle fries are PERFECT and you get a generous portion with a great sauce. Please always have waffle fries, Ray Ray's. I'm stoked to go back. I do feel like parking might be an issue if Land Grant gets super crowded during peak times (Friday/Saturday) but if it's warm and you don't mind walking a bit.... There were lots but I wasn't sure if they were for Ray Ray's/Land Grand customers or ? so we just parked on the street to be safe and it was NBD. read more

I was so excited to try Ray Ray's because a guy I knew raved about it in the past ("What?! You've NEVER had Ray Ray's?!") I had been in the mood for some good BBQ and this showed up as a trending hot spot on Yelp. When I saw on their website that their Land Grant Brewery location (food truck) had waffle fries, I knew that I HAD to go to this location. I stopped by for some takeout on a cold Saturday around 2pm. There was only one couple in front of me and they were quickly handed their food. I knew I had to get the brisket because of everything I had heard about it. I ordered a brisket sandwich with their house BBQ sauce and a side of waffle fries. Weirdly enough, the menu showed that there were three sizes of fries but when I ordered, they told me they only came in one size. It was no big deal but just thought that was weird. The staff here is SO friendly. I enjoyed chatting and joking around with them as they prepped my food. It was ready almost immediately. I was so excited to try it when I got home! My car smelled soooo amazing. My mouth watered the whole way home. When I got home and sat down to eat, I was a little disappointed with the texture of the brisket. I love moist, pulled brisket that is similar to pulled pork in texture (think if you get brisket at Condado- that kind!). But this is basically "chunked" brisket. I found a few pieces that had quite a bit of fat on them so I threw them off to the side. Overall, just average brisket. The sauce was also just ok. Didn't really meet my expectations. I am weird though because I really like sweet BBQ sauce (I was practically raised on Montgomery Inn sauce and also love Famous Dave's Rich and Sassy flavor). So this was just not sweet or flavorful enough for me. If you like Sweet Baby Rays though, you may enjoy this sauce. The fries were also a letdown. I was so excited for them but they were cheap in my opinion. They didn't have really any flavor, not even much salt. And there were a ton that kind of stuck together in one chunk that made me feel like it was just frozen and thrown into a fryer. Chickfila waffle fries are waaaaaaay better! All in all, I had decently high hopes that just weren't met. The staff was the best part about my visit there. It's a place you should try at least once. But unfortunately I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

Hands down THE BEST bbq in all of Columbus! My favorite location is the Land Grant food truck because they serve waffle fries, which are to die for! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Beef brisket and waffle fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love this place! Brisket and smoked link are the best!!!! We just were here during the pandemic but it was worth the wait!!! We ordered the meat sweats! As mentioned, the brisket and smoked link are incredible! Sides of cole slaw and baked beans are the best! read more

After living in Columbus for almost 2 years, I finally decided it was time to try some Ray Ray's. I was really looking forward to a good, meaty weekday lunch but I have to be honest that I wasn't blown away. I should preface this review by stating that my all-time favorite BBQ spot is in Kansas City and I've tried other famous spots all around the US so I think my standards are pretty high. I will say that the guys working the truck are super friendly and helpful. They work hard to bring good barbecue to the people of Columbus and I love that. Unfortunately, they didn't have the spare ribs when I came so I had to order the baby back. When we ordered a half slab, we were asked what type of sauce we wanted. I should have said to put the sauce on the side (because I hate having ribs drenched in sauce) but I didn't. Maybe I would have liked the ribs better had they not been covered in the BBQ sauce. They had a great smoky flavor but I felt the meat was masked by the amount of sauce -- my fault for not ordering it the way I like it. We also tried the special of the day which was a burnt ends sandwich. I thought the burnt ends were good but I found the sandwich too spicy and saucy. For our sides, we tried the beans, collard greens and pork rinds. All of the sides were delicious and probably my favorite part of the meal. Even though my experience wasn't everything I expected it to be, I will definitely return to try more of the menu offerings and give Ray Ray's a fair chance. read more

Great place. Hours are wrong - they close at 8pm in the winter. Stopped by and missed out.

Visiting here made me feel like I was certainly not north of the Mississippi, more like Texas. The pulled pork sandwich I had was very good, and the collard greens were excellent (slightly spicy). I wish they had more non-sandwich options but I'll still be going back for more. Oh, and it shares a dining space with a bar so that's a nice addition. read more

Lived in Nashville for ten years, Ray Rays rivals anything in the south. Best burnt ends and brisket, great daily specials! Smoked lamb to die for.. Frequent the town st. truck outside of Land Grant. read more

My my my ..... I'm a 28 year old man born in Louisiana raised in Houston, Texas home of southern BBQ.. but listen .. my first bite into the spare ribs was like a moment in the movie ratatouille when the critic took his first bite! Absolutely would recommend this place for everyone that's near. Thank you guys for the joys my tastebuds experienced will see you guys again!!! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Sampler box - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was my favorite sample of smoked meats in Columbus OH. It was rather cold for this Texas gal, waiting in a food trailer line on a cold winters day, BUT worth every minute and a very cold nose. The fried pork rinds were still cracklin' in the tray. Amazing! read more

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And location #3 is open...the usual great bbq and waffle fries added to the menu. Enjoy a brew inside Land Grant...savor the ribs...etc. read more

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What more can you say.... Ray Ray's is known as the best BBQ in Columbus, Ohio. That being said... I had never tried it... until now. We ended up being the second to last customer of the night, so sadly, there weren't many options available. We ordered a full rack of jalapeño-sauced spare ribs and a 1/2 lb of waffle fries. The rib sauce was absolutely stellar and truly finger-licking good but could have offered more heat. The waffle fries were great and the accompanying Sriracha-Aioli dipping sauce was insanely good. The heat was freakin' perfect. Loved the Boylan drink options too. That Creme Soda is my jam. I'm going to leave this review at a 4 star for now, but when I come back for the Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Collard Greens... this review will be updated accordingly. I have sneaking suspicion that Ray Ray will get that 5 star. read more