I had to be in La Plata, and asked around for the best place to grab some food. Everyone I asked said T&J BBQ! When I arrived, I placed my order at the pickup window. About a minute later, my name was being called for my order. I got the half rib and chicken combo. I went back to my car and took a few bites... wow! It was so good and flavorful, even without barbecue sauce. I got back out to take a few photos and saw cake on the menu. I decided to try the strawberry lemon and the sweet potato, both were really good! The customer service was 10/10. The staff was super friendly and engaged in a little conversation with me. There is plenty of parking, and am area with picnic tables where you can sit and eat. read more

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I've been here a few times and definitely love it. This is the first pork chop that I ever liked and the best green beans I've ever had. The mac & cheese is a little bit inconsistent, I've liked it sometimes and other times it didn't taste that great more like buttered noodles. But their meat is always excellent. read more

T & J 2nd Generation - Barbeque Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

Everything was amazing. Owners and staff very kind and professional. Even as a first timer gave me a rib to try. Will definitely be back and recommend to others. read more

I went here about a year ago and it was really good. The ribs, chicken and pork chops were great. I don't know what happened but the food I just got was not as good as the last time. The Mac and cheese was meh, the string beans were too sweet! Who puts sugar in string beans! The ribs were just ok. The pork chops and chicken were good but everything else was meh. Maybe the cooks changed read more

Best bbq ole slaw and potato salad ever! Don't go anywhere else for your bbq and sides.

I have heard people talk about this place and I wanted to try for myself. I got the platter (pork chop, ribs and chicken) Did not taste any grill flavor. The food was not seasoned well. The macaroni and cheese was nasty. The baked beans were ok. read more

Everything was Great.. Will definitely revisit on a regular basis.. Costermer service was excellent.. Ordered food and got it in 5 min read more

T & J 2nd Generation - Chicken and Rob combo w/ potato salad and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

Very sad that this business didn't have the decency to leave a message on their phone indicating they were closed. They didn't have any ribs on Saturday and served only chicken. Furthermore, only one cook, come on this is a business, and should have more than one cook. Organization is key for a successful business. read more

The food is great and they are friendly. Please try the ribs and cold slaw. You will not regret the trip.

Fast and friendly service. The meats,platters and sides were fresh and delicious. I prefer my own bbq sauce. I haven't tried the cakes yet. read more

My entire family (I'm talking 3 generations) have been coming here for decades now and the food has never changed...delicious bbq and sides! This truly is a family business and they treat you like family. They have picnic tables situated on a large lot of land if you want to eat there. I usually just pick up and go. I only wish they would consider joining DoorDash or Uber Eats. I don't mind the drive but for those without transportation and elders. read more

Delicious ribs, chicken, and side salads (coleslaw and potato salad). My favorite were the ribs and coleslaw. The ribs were tender and had some fat on them, just how I like them. I also liked the coleslaw a lot. It wasn't bland and it was creamy unlike at other places. I'd give those two items five stars. I also tried the minced pork and thought it was average, but I didn't eat it with any sauce and that could have made a difference. Glad I don't live close by because I would be getting the ribs and coleslaw weekly and go broke. When my husband and I see our friends, I will definitely be asking to stop by here. My new favorite rib and coleslaw joint. read more

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Great Food! A full spread was catered for my God-daughter's HS graduation party and it reminded me of growing up in OK. Every dish was amazing, especially the baked macaroni and cheese! read more

The staff were so professional! The food was excellent and the portions were very good! I highly recommend this establishment if you want good barbecue food! read more

I live in Virginia and each time I need some bbq done right I HAPPILY carry my little brown behind over to T&J. The service is very welcoming and the food is even better. The area and ambience gives bbq vibes. It's definitely a yes yes yes every time for me read more

The best ribs in Charles County!! Actually all their food is great! I highly recommend them!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. They have the best pork chops around Maryland to the point where I don't even want to cook pork chops anymore. This is my go to place at least once a week guaranteed. I always ask for the fatty chops. read more

Great local owned bbq shack. Hungry on a weekend? Perfect spot for a quick, quality pulled pork sandwich or a rack of ribs. Been going here for years. Now they have a nice little picnic area too read more

The food was delicious! Customer service was great! I love that I can sit outside and eat my food. And it took us no time to eat the food because we were hungry LOL. This is my second time there and both times we had great experiences. We were introduced to this restaurant by someone else and we would definitely go back! read more

LOVE this place!!! I literally travel roughly an hour and half round trip just to get this que!!! This is authentic BBQ and not that stuff that you get from those chain restaurants. The sauce is amazing and portion size is plentiful. If you're ever down that way and in the mood for some good bbq, T & J is worth the stop. read more

The food here is amazing.... My favorites are the ribs and beef bbq sandwich; I also love their bbq sauce

T & J Barbecue has been my favorite BBQ place for 20 plus years. I used to eat here regularly when it was run by the first generation, then I moved out of county. Many BBQ places have good food, but T & J BBQ has the best flavor around the DMV. Today, I was driving out of Charles County, about to pass another popular BBQ place in Hughesville, when I thought to myself, this place I'm about to pass is good, but I'm in the mood for the best BBQ. So I pulled over and looked up T& J Barbecue online and discovered they are still in business and they were OPEN. Without hesitation, I drove from Hughesville, to LaPLata, just to see if T & J BBQ was as good as I remembered. I ordered the half rib/half chicken meal with mild sauce, and a minced Pork sandwich. The flavor was delicious just as I hoped it would still be, and the sauce is the best too. They give you some white bread to sop up the extra sauce too. Pure heaven. I ate half my meal in the parking lot, then went back to the counter to purchase another sauce and a beverage. They are not stingy with the sauce, I just wanted more for home use. I could actually survive on a half a loaf of bread and that sauce if I had to. Thanks for another great BBQ meal. It was worth the drive out of my way to get the best BBQ. read more

Food is always good. Service is really quick. Our Sunday go to for ribs and chicken..

We had this for the first time yesterday, the place had been a bit hard to find but the food was fan-freakin-tastic!!! Tender and very flavorful, chicken the same and juicy, pork chops just barely a smidge on the dry side but wickedly flavorful delicious. The sides were all great!! Will definitely be going back again very soon. Definitely a gem in this restaurant scarce locale read more

Listen , I'm so mad I'm just finding about this place and I've lived in Charles County for 5years . So I got there on a Sunday at 4:30 , never do that again. They're only open on weekends but the kind cashier told me to call ahead so I would be able to get everything I wanted. I got the ribs and chicken... amazing!!! And the chopped beef, so Good !! The sides I was able to try Potato Salad,Green Beans. Both really good. I wish they served larger sizes (they only serve 1 size) . When you go I recommend to get the sauce on the size. The sauce is really good !! I have no complaints other than them running out but it's completely understandable. I plan to hit the place up again tomorrow, I can take my husband! I will take pics and update on my experience read more

Last time I came here was over 20 yrs ago. So I didn't even think this place still existed. Until I searched yelp for best bbq places. And T&J popped up I couldn't believe it. So I said let's go check ''em out to see if it's the same place and there it was same place. I ordered 2 half rack of rib dinners with greens and potato salad 19.99 not included was the sides which I didn't know until I paid. But it was sooooo worth it. Ribs were so good tender and tasty and all of them full of meat. Sauce was good sweet n vinegar taste good tho. Potato salad was ok. But the greens were so good perfectly cooked with meat added. I'll definitely be back. They only open on fri, sat, and Sunday tho. Highly recommend read more

Ribs are delicious and fall right off the bone. Get there early because they sell out !!! Overall the whole combo was great and very well prepared. My only complaint would be around their pricing. They have listed prices but beware they add fees without the proper signage for credit card transactions that you see at other establishments. read more

Grabbed ribs yesterday for a family celebration. Could not have been happier with the experience. From the phone call to order to sitting down to enjoy I have nothing but positive things to say. The ribs were first rate, tasty, moist and perfectly crisped. The staff was friendly and efficient and the restaurant looked spotless. I have never said that about a barbecue place in southern Maryland before. This was our first time at T & Js, but it will not be our last! read more

I was brought here by a co-worker saying how good it is. I come from a BBQ city, so I'm always skeptical about trying a new one. As far as the sandwich, they use minced pork. I've never experienced that before, and won't again. Definitely not my favorite. My friend had the chicken, and it was not bad. It's a shame they don't have a spicy BBQ sauce, but the sauce they do have is good. I want to come back and try their ribs, and I will update this review when I have. I did like the outdoor seating and the ambiance it has. The prices weren't too bad either. I will give it one more chance. read more

This place has the best ribs! They are always fresh, tender, and well seasoned. The service is always very pleasant. It has become a favorite for my family! Highly recommend. read more

Wow. The meat is amazingly seasoned and easily stands alone without sauce. That said, the sauce was sweet, vinegar based, and delicious. When we told the owner it was our first time there he very generously let us sample the ribs, chicken, pork chop, AND baked beans, green beans, Mac & Cheese. Solid, flavorful. Take out only, so be prepared to get impatient on the ride home. read more

Some of the best ribs I've had in a while, tender, with a nice smoky taste. I wasn't a fan of the sauce, but I would certainly return for the Ribs. The 1/2 Slab is easily enough for two people. The Macaroni & Cheese was very good, needed a little salt, but that's to be expected. read more

The food here is pretty good, they give you a generous amount of food I got the chicken and ribs combo and the sampler ( chicken,ribs and pork chop the sauce is separate and also pretty good it's kind of far out from where I live managed to drive I would definitely come back again read more

T & J 2nd Generation - The combo plate from t&j barb que - Barbeque Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

I'm not a big fan of BBQ joints but this out-of-the-way carry-out joint rivals a Memphis BBQ! The ribs are so fall off the bone tender and meaty with a subtle smoky flavor. The chicken is juicy and plump. And the potato salad...creamy and smooth and oh so yummy! This is strictly carry-out however there are picnic tables provided under a shady clump of trees in a park-like setting. I highly recommend this place! read more

Best BBQ I ever ate!! Perfectly cooked pork chops and ribs. Staff are always kind.

This is a great BBQ place and the prices are reasonable. I ordered 1/2 slab of ribs and a few sides. Customer service was great very friendly. When I told them it was my 1st time, I was offered 2 complimentary samples of ribs. DELICIOUS... so tender. The ribs are definitely the main attraction. The sides were okay...I can't complain about them except for the mac n cheese was surprisingly bland...that's just my opinion, but definitely try them for yourself. It is worth the drive!!! read more

A review for this place is way overdue, the bbq is so awesome u will need a lemon to bring ur jaw back to normal. The jewel of the DMV area this place is far better than Johnny boys or Leftys (sic). It is in charles county so its a hike for most people but absolutely worth the trip. The ribs are lip smacking good, chicken grilled just right, and the sauce immaculate. They do have other items on their menu but those are the main attractions. I suggest getting the sauce on the side so u can use it later on other stuff. For example, got some veggies at home that aren't tasting right just dip that sauce on it, u have some tofu that needs a kick drizzle some of that sauce on it and wa la magic. T n Js is an outdoor rib shack so don't expect any fancy presentation just food in Styrofoam with some bread. Really I think that's all u need. One last tip, hours are kinda iffy but the best times to go are early on the weekends before they run out which is common to happen. read more

I got the chicken and rib combo, it was incredible!!! Oh, and the Mac and cheese was really good too.

I have been feeling kinda bad about the review I left 20 days ago but I hope it was a good thing to ensure that you were aware of an issue and you were very kind and resolved the problem. I visited twice since then and am as happy as always! I had forgotten to mention that I had you cater my wedding reception. It was in July of 2015 and when I was asked what I wanted I choose from you! We had slabs of ribs and chickens and containers of pulled pork and all the sides! Was perfect. Just like my last 2 visits. Nobody compares to T and J!! read more

Best darn BBQ ive EVER had on the ENTIRE East coast! How can I get a couple of pork chop sandwiches overnighted to me in Indiana?? I'll pay anyone to help me! :) Email me at Billyandkelda@yahoo.com and I'll make it worth your while! I haven't had their famous pork chop sandwiches since before the original owner retired(18 years now) and never forgotten how good the food is! Can't be beat by anyone else!!! read more