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    4.4 (122 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hunk of dry brisket
    George F.

    I ordered 1/2 brisket moist. As you can see it was one thick cold dry piece. I was very disappointed drive 45 minutes based on reviews. Zero care given to carving flavor mild

    Trisha S.

    Today while driving Mr. Fun With Trish around for work, we landed on one of the properties he maintains that also is home to one of our favorite BBQ places in Jax, Yellow Rose BBQ. So when he looked at me and asked "Wanna go to Yellow Rose? I want a Rosebud!", it's automatic yes from me! I went with the Taco Plate and chose the smoked brisket as my protein. It came with two sides and typically, I go with the charro beans (literally my favorite beans in Jacksonville!) and mac and cheese, but decided to go with their two seasonal sides today, smoked corn and fresh green beans. The tacos were absolutely banging and overflowing with flavor. The corn was sweet, buttery, and loaded with delicious smoke flavor. The green beans, also loaded with savory and smokey flavor that I just loved! Green beans are probably my favorite vegetable and its not often i meet a green bean dish I don't like. Hubby got his Rosebud, which is a brisket stuffed jalapeño wrapped in bacon. He's obsessed with these! He mentions the Rosebud at least once a week to me. He paired it with one of their Crispy Quesa Tacos and of course he was finished with both of his items before I finished both of my tacos. We're big fans of Yellow Rose and it's probably a good thing they're not close to us, but if he gets a maintenance call for the shopping center he's in, he's probably walking in there and grabbing a Rosebud... with or without me.

    Mark F.

    The best dining decision I made this week, maybe all month, was taking the advice of dozens of fellow foodies and finding my way to the highly acclaimed Yellow Rose BBQ. I knew this was going to be special when those beautifully smoky scents hit the nose as I approached from the parking lot. Like a cartoon, I was carried along towards my destination, almost floating right through the door. And there to greet me was the absolutely wonderful Megan, who embodied the nature of true Southern hospitality - made me feel right at home! She gave some outstanding advice as to what to order, and definitely didn't disappoint as the photos will show. Echoing the cheerful Texas-themed decor were the sunny personalities of the front of house staff, Morgan and Brian, who stopped for a few moments to chat - knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic about the establishment while humbled by the (deserved) rave reviews they've received. And then, there was the FOOD! And what a feast it was!! Jake and Diaz were making magic in that kitchen, delivering a killer Rosebud (MASSIVE bacon-wrapped jalepeno stuffed with house smoked brisket) along with generous cuts of their beautiful brisket and pork ribs along with sauces that pair perfectly without taking away from that gorgeous,smoky meat. The Mac and cheese and savory charro beans were fantastic compliments to the meal, but their street corn was next level craveable awesomeness incarnate! Owner/Pitmaster Andrew Zelade and Anthony Hashem have proven that Texas BBQ can and does exist outside of the Lone Star state with this gift to Northeast Florida. This is the one to run to, savor, and tell your friends about...this is the beginning of a new chapter in the evolution of pit master art, nestled into a humble, unassuming location on San Jose Blvd. Can't wait to watch this Lone Star rise!!

    Turkey, ribs, brisket and jalapeno sausage

    Loved it! Great bbq, probably the best I've had in Jacksonville. Worth a try and I think you'll beans be back. Note: this was good, but not to level some places like Franklin in Austin, TX are. That being said, it is better than most if not all in Jax

    Pittmaster Platter
    Vanessa T.

    Wow, this is some great BBQ, that's my first thought! I had heard good things and the stars finally aligned to let me try Yellow Rose! We stopped in on a Friday night about 8pm and they were packed, good sign! For 2 adults and 2 kids we got the Pittmaster Platter which you get to try almost everything! All the meats and 3 sides. This thing was huge, we all ate and still left with a full Togo box. Everything tasted great, like meats were all on point! Pulled pork was tasty not dry or filled with fatty pieces, ribs were tender and fully coated with seasoning as was the brisket, also the brisket was very lean as I asked for. Turkey was moist and soft, oh my gosh the tacos, amazing! We asked for them filled with brisket, heavenly! Crunchy, cheesy and packed with brisket! Lastly the Rosebuds, we got 2 @ $5 each, these things were massive and delish! Jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese, brisket(?) then wrapped with bacon and smoked I believe!? Wow they were yummy! I'll heat them up in the air fryer to finish them off! Place is small and they run out of stuff, the night we came in they had run out of sausage. I'll have to come back to try it!

    Elote Pasta Salad
    Mike S.

    Finally made it to Yellow Rose and it was for sure worth the wait. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon around lunch and it was pretty crowded but we did expect that. There is inside and outside seating so there is more room then it looks. We went to the counter checked up the menu and ordered. I was our first time so we had to try a little bit of everything of course. We went with the Hill Country Trinity which comes with Brisket, Pork Ribs, Sausage , and 3 sides, a Rosebud, and a Crispy Quesa Taco with Brisket since unfortunately they were out of Birria. For the Hill Country Trinity we went with our Brisket moist, Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage, and for our side, Mac & Cheese, Elote Pasta Salad, and the Homemade Cornbread which was a special side that day. All I have to say is all the meat was fantastic. Best BBQ I have had in Jacksonville in a very long time. The Pork Ribs were tender with amazing seasoning and bark. The meat just feel off the bone. The Brisket was flavorful, fatty and melted in my mouth just the way of like it. You also get a whole sausage which had plenty of cheese in it. I also love both the Crispy Quesa Taco and the Rosebud. I was not expecting them to be as good as they were. I could have eaten another 2 or 3 of each. You for sure had to make sure to added both of them on to your meal with you come. The Rosebud was creamy and juicy but if you just bite into it you will get messy. The Crispy Quesa Taco also is really taken to the next level by the Salsa Verde in it. Gives it just the kick it needed. My favorite side by far was the Homemade Cornbread which was some of the best I had ever had. They gotta add this to the menu always. The Mac & Cheese was the only let down of the food we order. It was bad but just needed to be seasoned move. Even salt and pepper would do the trick. We for sure will be back to Yellow Rose since it's by for the best BBQ close to us.

    Elote Corn Cup Mac n Cheese Texas Cornbread Brisket Sausage Turkey
    Charles C.

    Originally saw this place online before coming down to Florida and I accidentally stumbled upon it again when I got down here. Very good barbecue, reminds me very close of what we used to get down in Texas . The brisket, mac & cheese, cornbread, And turkey were stars of the show. Their sausage is local and I've had it at other barbecue spots nearby (it's very good). Was sad to see that they didn't have homemade sausage. Will have to come back again for the beef ribs that are only sold on the weekends

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    Sasha P.

    Super excited about this new BBQ spot in Mandarin -- my husband and I had been hearing good things and finally had a chance to check it out. We ordered takeout and were really happy with what we got! The portions were pretty large so it made it worth the price -- we had so many leftovers that it ended up being 4 servings of food for us. I had the pulled pork, brisket taco, charro beans & green beans. Hubby got brisket, pulled pork, fries and charro beans. Takeout was super fast and I didn't feel like we waited very long, which is always appreciated. The space itself is pretty small, but it serves its purpose just fine, I'd say. We will definitely be coming back to try more -- I'm thinking about the elote on the menu and any of the other specials!

    Ashley T.

    I had heard about this BBQ place so much and finally got the opportunity to stop in and try it for myself! Mike and I split the bill country trinity platter with ribs, brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage and sides of mac and cheese, elote pasta salad and cornbread. It was massive and so filling. I loved the brisket, the jalapeño cheese sausage and the cornbread! The only small disappointment was the mac and cheese and it's not that it wasn't good it was just not BBQ restaurant good in my opinion but I would give it another shot. This is a restaurant for getting in, enjoying your food and leaving to go nap afterwards.

    Coleslaw
    denise C.

    As soon as you walk in, it's so welcoming! Great music and decor and great customer service!!! However, my rating is on the food. Such a let down. My favorite part was the coleslaw... The cornbread was bone dry, it looks like it would be good, the honey on top is nice. But it was so dry. My husband says the green beans we

    Brisket and pulled pork two meat combo
    Joe K.

    As a long time residence of Austin, Texas, I'm sad that this isn't better than it is. I was really expecting some Texas brisket. I couldn't really stand any of the sides at all. I took two bites of the cole slaw and threw it away. The brisket was absolutely OK. I will try this BBQ place again, but I don't have too high of hopes. All the staff were kind and professional, and the place was clean.

    Beria tacos, pulled pork, ribs, smoked turkey, and brisket.

    This was some of the BEST BBQ I've had since living in Florida. The food portions was perfect, the seasoning was phenomenal, and the fatty brisket was exactly what I've been missing. We will be back and back OFTEN. Also the banana pudding, don't skip it.

    Texas Decor
    Matt M.

    Wowza, they really know ribs at tge Yellow Rose. No sauce needed, just fall off the bone good Service - had a pick up order, but the service on the phone and in person with stellar. Atmosphere - there were boxes stacked, and some parts clearly weren't being used, but the dining room was clean, and the noise level was low, but I have to admit my clean OCD was perturbed. My son and I have been trying to go by here for a couple of months, but his schedule only allows us to go to lunch on Mondays in the Yellow Rose is closed on Mondays, so we just weren't making a connection. Fast-forward to tonight and he came in tired from work, the rest of the family was out of town, so I took advantage and got us two platters, sides, and tacos to try.. As I said above, Service was stellar both in person and on the phone and the host is definitely steered me right on what items to get and what I am looking for popular. When I went to pick up the food, I was a little annoyed because the person in front of me was taking so long, but then I remembered they took about that long with me on the phone so I have nothing to complain about. Yellow Rose know something about Service that's for sure. You wanna know what else food more specifically Texas barbecue : Original sauce- my favorite, rich flavor and not too sweet. Mustard sauce - another good one, but not as good as the original. Charro beans - wowza, these were good. Cabbage - I do t like cabbage, but this was a good choice. Elote Macaroni - this fell flat for me, but my son LOVED it. Brisket - hardy, meaty taste, nice crust on the outside. Ribs -seriously, WTH? These were fantastic, they don't need sauce, the rub they put on is delicious. There is a limited menu, but they have a wall of butcher paint with specials and a board on the counter stating what they are out of. I would like to dine in next time and try some of the specials, sone of them looked great. Really worth a try, just don't go on Mondays.

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    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

    4.6
    (271 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    Whenever I visit Jax I always look forward to real BBQ. Usually I visit another favorite but this…read moretime my sister and I decided to try out The Butt Hutt for the first time. We came in on a Wednesday evening. We asked about the menu and were told at the counter that it was Wing Wednesday and the wings were $1 each. Well how could we not add those onto our order. We ordered a Burnt Ends platter with mac and cheese, and corn nuggets, a Brisket Platter with corn nuggets and beans. We also ordered a large mac for my son and a side of lean brisket. For the wings we ordered the Cajun ranch. Our food started coming out in about 5 minutes. Firstly, I was shocked at the wings. I love wings, but they aren't something I usually order often as I find them just OK. There are only a couple places that I visit specifically for wings. Well, let me tell you, I would make a visit back just for these wings. OMG, the Cajun ranch was simply amazing, really addictive. They were my favorite item. We devoured them. The burnt ends were very good. I appreciate they are big chunks of brisket with no pull pork filler. The flavor was amazing as well and the bits of fat melted in our mouth. The corn nuggets were fine and the Mac N Cheese was quite tasty. We enjoyed the meal so much, were were trying to figure out somewhere for a family lunch the next Sunday and came back again. This time my sister, son and I brought my dad. We of course ordered more wings and burnt ends and brisket with lots of Mac N Cheese. The food really is something special. The wings are absolutely wonderful and the burnt ends are a hit. This is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants and will always be on my list of visits to enjoy when I come back to Jax.

    I'm not even a huge BBQ fan and this is one of my favorite restaurants in Jacksonville. Highly…read morerecommended. - Lou Sassle

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    Bar countertop
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    Pit platter
    Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.

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    Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.
    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4.0
    (788 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Great for dinner and got two 1x2 plates to-go: moist brisket with mac n' cheese and collard greens…read moreand then smoked chicken (dark) with bbq beans and green beans. The service was steady and I came in around 5ish so it didn't pick up til after I arrived. The staff were nice and polite. It was quiet but had several tables occupied. The chicken was moist and dipped with the spicy bbq enhanced the flavor. All sides were seasoned well especially the green beans and collard greens. Cornbread was good, just note it does have jalapeños. I would say the only feedback was the brisket appeared to be more lean than moist. When we ordered the moist brisket a few weeks ago, it was a lot more marbled, looser and fattier than what we received in this order which was less marbled with leaner cuts. So it appears the staff may had gave the lean than the moist cut... Other than that, everything was good, but perhaps the staff could have additional guidance in brisket cut differences.

    Best BBQ in Jacksonville. Period…read more In my 6 week trip to Jax, I sought out some BBQ joints. Now, I'm no connoisseur, I am not from an elite BBQ region and I know that Jacksonville is not a BBQ go to area. But that said, I tried a few places in the region and 4 Rivers is the only spot I'd repeat visit. Service is friendly and prompt, and they were helpful with putting me on their best items. The brisket was moist, tender and flavorful. The ribs? To die for. Best I've had in Florida. The burnt ends are a combination of brisket and pork, which compliments one another nicely. I loved the beans! The corn was the only thing I found lacking, tasted too much like canned corn for my taste. Their nice seating area is big and welcoming and they have numerous sauces for you. We really enjoyed the blueberry bbq over by the fountain drinks. It went well with the ribs! Overall, must visit for Jax! Thanks guys! See you soon!

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    From left to right, Texas sausage, pulled pork, beef brisket
    From left to right, Texas sausage, pulled pork, beef brisket
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    Brisket Sandwich with cole slaw, cornbread, and mac
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    ABBQ

    ABBQ

    3.9
    (335 reviews)
    15.9 mi
    $$

    After two weekends in a row at the beach, ABBQ has officially become our go-to spot. When almost…read moreevery restaurant nearby is serving the same seafood, it's so refreshing to find a place with incredible BBQ that completely hits the spot after a day in the sun. The food is outstanding, the drinks are great, and the service is always quick, friendly, and attentive. We started with the Fritos Pie and added pulled pork--such a great decision! It made an already delicious appetizer even better. For our entrée, we shared the Texas "Trinity" (the "give me all the meats" option), which comes with ribs, sausage, and brisket. The ribs were unbelievable--fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The sausage comes in two varieties: regular and cheddar jalapeño. The cheddar jalapeño has a nice kick without being overpowering and was absolutely worth trying. On this visit, we upgraded our sides to two fresh salads, but during our first visit we had the baked beans and coleslaw, and they were both fantastic. Honestly, everything we've tried has been delicious. If you're spending the day at Neptune Beach and need a break from seafood, ABBQ is a must-visit. We've already been back twice, and it definitely won't be our last!

    This place continues to disappoint me. I have been there once or twice a year since they first…read moreopened nearly 10 years ago and Sneakers was the only sports bar at the beach. I keep trying to give them another chance, so when they invited me to make a reservation for the World Cup game tonight, I took the bait. I should have gone to Mojo's or Strings instead! I stopped ordering a brisket sandwich long ago because the buns were always hard and stale. Lately, I've been going with the two meat plate because the sides are usually very good, especially the potato salad and cowboy baked beans. The turkey is usually pretty good as are the ribs, but the brisket is always pathetic, especially for a guy from Texas looking for perfection. To be fair to the management, the bar and atmosphere never fails to impress me, but when I am missing good old fashioned Texas barbecue brisket, I will be going somewhere else that knows what they are doing. Come on y'all... My summary: over rated, over priced, and over done. Low and slow is the barbecue brisket mantra, but the pit master needs to go back to Texas for a refresher course in Austin, in my humble opinion!!!

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    Prime Brisket - Sliced
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    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

    4.6
    (703 reviews)
    12.9 mi
    $$

    so glad to have finally stopped by as this place is always packed! We had to wait 40 minutes as it…read morewas peak lunch rush but they have a to-go order section which should be much quicker. Simple interior with fun bbq/pig decor but the food is where they shine. My family ordered a variety of items: brisket, ribs, datil sausage, jalapeño sausage, captain's mike special, datil baked beans, datil slaw, coleslaw, mac&cheese, datil corn. Everyone was super impressed with their order - everything was very flavorful and tender. I enjoyed the spice that datil added to the dishes. I highly recommend the brisket and captain Mike's special. This will now be my go-to bbq spot when in town.

    Up date March 2006. Woodpecker's is still fantastic!…read moreNice BBQ joint atmosphere, great service, and supreme barbecue. Prices are good. My family, the six of us, most who live very close, my wife and I, visiting from CA, made our usual visit to Woodpecker's during an "around Florida" vacation. We visited many spots of my youth between Jax & St. Petersburg while dining at old favorites and several BBQ joints along the way. Without a doubt, Woodpecker's Backyard Barbecue was the best by far. The last time we were there, the turkey stole a show as it was the best turkey I have ever eaten in a barbecue restaurant. This time the brisket was the number one meat, equalling or bypassing any I have had anywhere, even in the many Texas joints we have tried. It was right up there with Franklin's and other top Texas offerings. All of their meats were extremely good. Their sides are very interesting as well as good tasting utilizing a lot of dátil pepper to flavor several and add a little bite of spice. My only wish is that it was closer than the 2547 miles away that it is. If you are anywhere near woodpecker's backyard, barbecue, go. Go. Go. You will not regret it.

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    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ
    Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats.  The pieces were huge and delicious!
    Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats. The pieces were huge and delicious!
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