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    Smoked Turkey Leg, hot n fresh off the grill
    Erika F.

    They've got a new truck/trailer, it's black and shiny! It goes to show that hard work, good service and yummy food pays off. It's bigger and better than the original. They were packed on a Saturday afternoon with at least 8 to 10 people standing in line to place an order and another 6 people waiting for their food. Those are all good signals for some decent eating. Even better was the girls' sport team selling baked goods and collecting change/money for their field trips and what not (1 time event). I had to splurge on a 50 cent upside down lemony cake thingy. It was durrrrn good for my mini dessert after my enormous and addicting smoked turkey leg. I could hear two customers asking people if they'd ever been to Up In Smoke before and how was the food? Everyone said the food was pretty good and they frequent the truck whenever available. Some suggestions I heard being thrown around were the ribs, turkey legs, bbq sandwich, bbq chicken and beans, but of course everyone was ordering everything. The food was being picked off the grill and served fresh, how much better can you get? The prices I spotted are as follows: Chicken leg quarter $4.75, Pit beef ham turkey $6.50, smoked turkey leg $7.75, half chicken $8.50, whole chicken $11.50, half slab ribs $15.50, whole slab ribs $23.00, beef turkey Italian sausage $4.75, potato salad and beans $3.50......This isn't everything on their mini menu but it is the main items. These prices should rock your world considering you didn't have to do any back breaking. Remember look for the billowing smoke not a big sign!

    Minced pork,  greens and baked beans.
    Joseph C.

    Easy to find location at liberty and rolling road, fair pricing and good bbq. I had minced pork, greens and baked beans. The pork was great! Seasoned well, tender and just plain ole' good. Baked beans were tasty as well. I thought the greens were under-seasoned but after the addition of salt, pepper and a little hot sauce they were decent. I'll be back to this place.

    Full rack of Baby backs and reg baked beans
    Michael C.

    Went here today. They open at 12:00, I got there at 11:50 and there were already five people ahead of me. I'm a fan of SLC ribs, but when talking to the cook he recommended today's Baby Backs. You have to trust the man cooking, so I bought a whole rack of ribs and a reg portion of baked beans. Came to $31.24 Ribs were cooked well. Not fall off the bone, because that's a sign of overcooked pork. These were done correctly and were very tender with a nice bite. They had a pink smoke ring, but only a hint of smoke in the meat. I was hoping for more, but no complaints. As for sauce, I had them add theirs to the ribs. They use Ken's sauce, but doctor it with vinegar and red pepper flakes. They also add the sauce after pulling from the smoker, so the sauce is watery and doesn't congeal to the ribs. After taking them home and trying a few, I wasn't the biggest fan and added my own. As for the beans, they were good, but pricey at $3.50 for a reg portion. There was a little bit of onion and a mild sweet and creaminess, perhaps brown sugar and maybe coconut milk? I enjoyed them. All-in-all the meal was a success. I smoke my own ribs at home regularly, but for the convenience of this place being so close to home, I'll be back and recommend them.

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    Finally a food truck that sell good food . The aroma of bbq is so good you can reach here just sniffing .. simply enjoyed the ribs.

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    The best ribs in the area!!!!!!!!! I've been eating them for going on 16 years and you will not be disappointed. I promise you!

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    The ribs are fantastic. The smell of BBQ and smoke can be seen from down the street, it basically coaxes you in to the parking lot!!

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    5th & Steaks - The Bmore

    5th & Steaks

    4.2(40 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    My sister and I have been on the hunt for the best cheesesteak in the DC, VIRGINIA and MARYLAND…read morearea. This place is definitely a top contender. Is it really far from the DMV area? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! Service was good, the wait isn't too long. I got one with peppers. Super good and flavorful. The French fries were fried to perfection. 10/10 will make the drive again.

    Heard a lot of good things about this place. Being quite familiar with cheesesteak and hoagies, I…read morewanted to give it an honest try at it. I was in the neighborhood so I found and placed the order online. Got there a little after the time I specified and my order was already prepared and ready. And then I had another 30 minute drive home. So it was most likely about an hour after it was prepared that I got to try it First thing, it was still warm. I only ordered the cheese fries and the cheesesteak. As you can tell the fries were a little limp from the moisture and time. The sub roll was also soggy because of the same reason. But I won't judge them on those qualities because it is more on me and my situation than their part. They did their job. The only thing I will comment is the taste, which is all on them. The cheese fries were solid. It definitely would have been better eaten fresh but it was still very good. The cheesesteak on the other hand, was delicious. Both my son and I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of it. Yes it was soggy but it did not affect the flavor! I ordered some peppers but wish they had options for hots and different types of hot peppers they offer in Philadelphia. But otherwise, the cheesesteak was great. Now if they can offer hoagies, that would be awesome.

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    Chevere Bites - delicious burgers

    Chevere Bites

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I saw the truck yesterday and decided to stop by today. Today I ordered an empanada (ham and…read morecheese) and an arepa. The service was quick and everything was made to order. My daughter loved the empanada and wants more as we speak lol. The food truck is located in a lot with lots of parking and a seating area out front. Everything is very clean and tidy.

    This food truck makes delicious Venezuelan in food. I absolutely love their Cachapa Brava with the…read moreperfectly grilled picahna steak & sweet corn pancake. While I usually prefer Caribbean style empanadas. These one is one empanadas are delicious, especially with their chimichurri sauce. (And as somebody from the Caribbean, I can tell you that we will fight people over empanadas same with any of the different variations from across Central South America and the Caribbean) the service is quick, but also careful and friendly and we've become so enamored of their food that we also constantly get delivery from them. I also love something that they make which they definitely put a Venezuelan twist on, but it's something I grew up with where I lived and that is a Patacon. This is essentially a a sandwich with a variety of different filling options, but instead of using bread, you use two deep fried mashed plantains or in simpler terms tostones. It's a really simple dish, but I find that simple dishes are often the hardest to execute correctly and this one hits home every time. Also their little sit down eating area is really cute and welcoming so if you're in the mood for good Latin food, but are not looking for something super spicy. This is a really great bite.

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    Island Quizine - Oxtail with rice, butter, beans, greens, and plantain

    Island Quizine

    3.4(235 reviews)
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    I took my vehicle in for brakes and, while waiting, felt a little peckish…read more Island Quizine (Silver Spring) turned out to be a great stop. I arrived shortly after they opened, which was definitely a good thing. I had passed by a couple of days earlier around lunchtime, and the line was out the door. After this visit, now I know why. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. An associate was restocking the beverage machine when I arrived, but I was promptly greeted and able to place my order. I was initially the only person dining in, but that quickly changed. About 45 minutes later, every table was occupied and there was a line of customers waiting to order. I ordered the Large Jerk Chicken with White Meat, along with rice and peas, fried plantains, cabbage, and a beef patty. My food was ready in less than five minutes. I started with the beef patty. The golden pastry had a satisfying crust with a savory, well-seasoned beef filling and just enough spice to give it a flavorful kick. Then came the jerk chicken (nice, generous chunks of white meat that were flavorful, juicy, tender, and piping hot). The spice level was medium and perfect for me - well seasoned without being overly spicy. There was an additional charge for white meat, which I didn't mind given my preference. The rice and peas were flavorful and well seasoned, with a savory Caribbean flavor and hearty texture that complemented the chicken nicely. The fried plantains were sweet and tender with lightly caramelized edges - the perfect balance of soft, sweet, and savory. The cabbage provided a nice contrast to the richer flavors on the plate. It was tender without being overly soft, with carrots and other vegetables adding texture and color. Great reggae music played throughout my entire visit, adding to the atmosphere. The portion was very generous - too much for me to finish in one sitting, so I happily took the rest home. Next time, I'll explore more of the menu. By the time I left, the tables were full and there was a line to order. Now I know why.

    When I need a "likkle" snack I have to come here for a beef patty. They are hand made fresh every…read moreday with dairy free crust just like I like it. The service was face and the food was great! inside was very clean and smelled like jamaican goodness! I will return.

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    The Classic Catering People - Treats!

    The Classic Catering People

    4.6(44 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    We used Classic to cater our wedding. To be honest, we feel a bit mixed about the experience. TLDR:…read morewe wound up giving four stars because although our bar situation was a disaster, food is more important and the food was better than most other wedding food. The food - as foodies, we felt like Classic gave us very good wedding food (but it fell short of very good restaurant food). During our tasting, we were pretty blown away by the food -- all the flavors were excellent and all the food was perfectly cooked. Day of, a lot of the food was overcooked, and things were under sauced, so we missed a lot of the flavors from our tasting. The food was certainly better than most other weddings I've been to, but if I would have gotten the food at a restaurant I would have been disappointed. I know it's really difficult to cook in bulk. (FWIW though, people really loved the mashed potatoes -- and were still talking about them a week later.) We were also extremely pleased with how Classic handled dietary restrictions. We had a number of people with restrictions, and everyone was able to eat, and no one got sick. They even worked with us to make our whole menu gluten free so that all of our (many) celiac guests could partake. The drinks - our drinks were a disaster. And I think part of this is because our catering manager switched just a few months before the wedding. Our original catering manager had allowed us to create our own cocktail recipes. We love mixology so it felt very fitting for our wedding. We wanted our wedding to feel like a cocktail bar and not just have the standard wedding cocktail. However, our new catering manager pretty much lost her mind when she heard this, saying it's never done. Our conversations were weird, and we never figured out what the issues were so we assumed it was reluctance to do something different and thought they'd figure it out. However, it seems the issues were the bartenders can barely make a drink. Although we sent VERY specific recipes, i think only one of the bartenders followed them. The first drink I was given when I came down to my cocktail hour was supposed to be a lavender chamomile play on a French 75. But what I was actually given was lemon juice, soda, and gin. I literally spit it out, and had a mild panic attack that my guests were being served undrinkable drinks for our whole cocktail hour. It turns out, that only one bartender was making undrinkable drinks (and they continued to for most of the evening). Another one was making ok drinks, and one was making drinks correctly. No one could remember which bartender was making which drinks, so everyone remarked how inconsistent our drinks were. A number of times people had to toss drinks because they picked the wrong bartender. I was also pretty pissed that although we had confirmed with our planner and classic a half a dozen times that they would pass drinks during cocktail hour, they never did. Afterwards my planner said it was because the drinks were too complicated. But they could have passed wine, or beer, or prebatched drinks (which we thought they were doing). We really didn't want a line at the bar, and there was one, so a month later, I'm still fuming about the disaster that was the bar. I think had we had more time, or better communication from the new catering manager, we could have worked something out that would have worked for us and them. But, instead, trying not to piss us off, I think she gave in knowing they couldn't hold up their end of the bargain. The service - the service (aside from the bar and our catering manager) was good. All the catering staff were very kind, and rushed like crazy to finish our room flip. We appreciated that they designate one server just for the bride and groom! The process - Our process was a bit of a mess because of the catering manager flip. But, were it not for that, I think it would have gone pretty smoothly. Classic are def pros at putting on events. We were happy with the process before the switch. Afterwards, we didn't really jive with the new catering manager, who was much more rigid than the original one. We might have been less off put by this, but, she also wasn't great at communicating the reasons behind her "nos" or "yes, with reservations". Our planner had told us that your classic experience very much depends on your catering manager, and based on our experience with two of them, that seems accurate.

    We had an amazing experience working with The Classic Catering People! From the initial phone call,…read moreGeorgetta was super thoughtful about our unique needs and really helped us through the planning process. We were able to have food from both of our cultures represented (Argentina / India) and the food was AMAZING. Our guests raved about how delicious everything was and how fantastic the service was. Georgetta was also incredibly helpful organizing our rentals, and was super flexible when I changed our vision (a couple of times!). We loved working with her and would highly recommend them to anyone for their event!!

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    Up In Smoke - bbq - Updated October 2026

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