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    BBQ Express

    3.8 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Honey mustard bbq chicken bowl $9
    Kristen H.

    Not the first asian food place I've been to owned and operated by Hispanic people, I used to work at one myself, I say that cuz they used to have tacos here but took them off. They're competing with both places next door to them Panda being the other one. It's normal priced I'd say just a local joint. Fast Chinese food basically but not Panda. Not cheap not expensive. Honey mustard chicken bowl was $9 and tasted bomb, came out quick and a good amount for $9 more than you'd get at McDonald's these days. The hot sauce is spicy and sweet definitely get extra.

    Fire

    For my fist time here which is why I'm leaving this review, fire bro all I gotta say is it's not cheap, not too expensive, for the portion I got for the chicken beef plate was really

    Smoked BBQ Pork/Beef Plate
    Charles C.

    BBQ Express is a hidden gem for anyone craving delicious meat! From the moment you step inside, the smell of smoky, perfectly grilled meats fills the air, and you know you're in for a treat. The menu offers a great variety of BBQ classics, from tender beef to tender pork, all bursting with flavor. Their teriyaki sauce is the perfect complement--tangy, sweet, and just the right amount of spice. I especially loved the beef and spicy pork, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. I dont get sides just the cabbage. Everything tasted fresh and cooked to perfection.

    Kirill H.

    Place is good. Prices are great. We stopped by with my friend for dinner, and were surprised with huge portions. This is Win-win, guys, check pictures

    Teriyaki Chicken & Beef plate
    Melanie L.

    I was in the area to check out this plaza for work reason and came across this restaurant. A lot of people came here for the teriyaki chicken plate and I was curious and ordered some. Surprisedly it was good, enough flavor and smoky beef. The mac salad was good too, I would come back here again. Customer service was good. The environment would need a bit more cleaning but it wasn't bad.

    Honey mustard barbecue chicken meal
    James B.

    Absolutely amazing food I could not believe how delicious it was It was so damn good I went back the next day and ordered the same thing The honey mustard barbecue chicken with rice and macaroni oh my God a 10

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    4 years ago

    Honey mustard chicken plate is my favorite. Love the staff too. Always nice & friendly.

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    Super let down today by the quality of the food! Wont be back, ever. Better luck next time....

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    9 years ago

    The combination plates from this spot are ridiculously huge and bomb af... The western roll is the stuff of legends...

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    So they gave me California roll instead of the Shrimp Tempura I ordered.. and on Valentine's Day before closing Lame

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    4 years ago

    Hole in the wall but definitely worth it ! They fill your plate and the teriyaki beef bowl is SMAAAACK . Love this place .

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    15 years ago

    Beef bowl is the best! Try the chicken roll and shrimp tempura.. Very cheap with an expensive quality! :)

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    8 years ago

    The young lady very nice nice personality I will go there again just cuz of her food is pretty good too

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    9 years ago

    Food tastes good. Was kind of curious but at the of the day the food is down right good. Big portions make you full and happy at the end!

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    8 years ago

    Food is good but the place is dirty floors are dirty the food is given in a appropriate time could give 5 stars if it was cleaner

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    Love this place very clean and the food is always free the meat is very tasty and the fried tempura is very yummy also

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    11 years ago

    Great food, I agree with the rest, they should upgrade to accepting EBT and credit cards, besides that issue, no complaints about the food

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    11 years ago

    RAMEN is SO GOOD. Words can't express. I talk about it like an addict.

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    Try the western rolls! Basically california rolls with chicken teriyaki, drizzled with spicy mayo.

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    Do they accept ebt?

    No they do not take ebt but they do take CASH and Credit/Debit / You can also tap to pay

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