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    The Pork Barrel

    4.1 (14 reviews)
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    2 years ago

    The help was very friendly, and courtesy. They helped us with our order. I would gladly go back for more pulled pork, and baked beans.

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    The meat is always tender and their potato salad tastes like my mom's. Their ribs are even better.

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    5 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Food is ok but the place itself is very dirty. The place needs to be cleaned up a lot. I'm surprised the place passes heath code.

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    10 years ago

    The people who run it are so nice and the service is good. I was not impressed with the food or the atmosphere. We will not be back.

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    10 years ago

    I've been sampling pulled pork from all over the area to find the best pulled pork for a graduation party and The Pork Barrel has won!!

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