IDK what y'all are complaining about. We got here right when they opened and trued a little bit of all the smoked meats except the burnt ends. Smokey but bit overpowering. The portions come in little and big, so order as much as you want. Also you can add in to the platter you choose All the aides are good too. Mac n cheese, creamy/cheesy. Yup!! Baked beans, sugary and flavorful French fries, crispy and fluffy. Cole slaw rivals a good Popeyes service. Attendant and friendly employees Overall flavor rivals a good Texas establishment. Better than Dicky's read more

I made an error on my previous review...so sorry! My personal favorite is the ribs unless it is Tuesday. Tuesday Taco is awesome. Not a traditional taco but way better. And, 1/2 pound of burnt ends for dessert. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Food was ok. Brisket didn't have much of a smoked flavor. Fries were OK. Street corn was good. Overall it's an ok bbq place in a strip center. read more

After watching a video on YouTube about Big Lee's, we couldn't wait until we were passing through the Ocala area again. We stopping for lunch & we're not disappointed! My husband & I ordered the family meal so we could sample most of the meats and sides. Their ribs fell off the bone before they had a chance to touch our lips (so delicious), the brisket had so much flavor, the sausage had more flavors than I could pick out & the chicken was so juicy! We had the fried okra, mac-n-cheese, beans, and coleslaw... all recommended! The sweet tea is on point for a bar b q joint! The staff was super friendly & actually enjoyed being there. The place was packed (Sunday at 2pm) so you know they are doing something right! Do yourself a favor, take the small detour off I-75 when coming through Ocala & eat at Big Lee's!!!! read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Menue - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The brisket and pulled pork is delicious. Their signature "red" tea is cool n refreshing. I love it. However, the food truck is better than the brick n mortar spot. Here's why. Tried to treat my family to everything big Lee's offers...well, the guy behind the counter who started the order did Not know the difference between burnt ends and sliced brisket. So we were charged for items not received. Hmm, and the peach cobbler portion was a good size, but when we opened it up there was a huge block of hard, dark, 2" crust, with just a few visible peaches (through clear container). Smelled good, but Inedible! What a let down. No sauces, as asked for so I made 1, 2, 3 times to get the order i paid for ($72) When i returned the last time, the manager had a sliced brisket portion cut for me to take back home. Holy Cow! (btw, clueless guy messed up so much, he passed my order to another worker. She tried, but... I give her 1 n half stars. She was cool, He was Not). "Big Lee's food truck, I will have your sliced brisket, burnt ends, red tea, to Go!" read more

The sides were good but the meat was too greasy for us. The service was very good. Wish there was better seating available, it's a very small area. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Burnt ends, baked beans, fries and roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I'm going to attempt to give a straightforward review without getting my feelings involved... Doc and I were looking forward to visiting this place after seeing so many posts and ads, so we decided to do a day date and make a road trip to Ocala (1.5 hrs). The food was lukewarm (we prefer our food hot). The brisket was tender but slightly underseasoned. The Mac and cheese was very loose. The baked beans had a decent taste however, they were barely warm. I'm going to leave it at that. The people were friendly and nice. The more you know read more

Food was so so good I love the sauces and the Tea but most of all the customer service is A1 I wish I lived here I'd come weekly I wish him his family his business years of success It was all a dream read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Best barbecue in Florida - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

When you go into a food coma after your done but don't want to stop eating! That's Big Lees! The staff is so friendly and watching 'the show' meats being cut, fresh okra being fried. I was so happy to catch the dinner crowd. Looking at the food and waiting in line I was thirsty. The tea they make will top off the whole experience with the best tea to drink while you wait. I've been a fan for years I'm coming back to buy your tea by the gallon read more

The food is sooo amazing the service is the best and friendly I highly recommended Big Lees bbq for some really good bbq read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - This is what my family had and it was amazing even big lees tea is amazing I highly go here for some good bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The brisket did what it was supposed to do the rip tips didn't hit for me the way they were supposed to. She got the ribs and rib tips. She said the ribs were better than the tips . We had Macaroni and cheese and baked beans - none of which was too memorable. The hibiscus tea was amazing! Overall it was a good experience. Service was cool and fast. The ambience look like a family diner place. I'd go again just with more appropriate expectation. read more

So driving my son up to FSU today and we made a stop here and thank god we did. As soon as you walk in everyone is soooooo friendly and it smells heavenly. We ordered the chopped brisket and I didn't want to stop eating it. The smash burger was good, the ribs were tender and the mac and cheese and okra were on point. The banana pudding and peach cobbler need to be bigger because I didn't want to stop eating it. The owner came out and talked to us and a lot of other people and made us feel so welcome. I am so happy we found this place and for sure will be back. read more

Well we definitely wanted to make sure that we hit this place since we are out in Ocala quite often. It's been really promoted on social media and TV. We ordered Burnt ends and we got cut tender brisket. Nothing like burnt ends should be. 2. We ordered pulled pork sandwich and it was tender but no flavor. The beans and mac&cheese were very basic. Truly honesty the Big Lee's was the best thing we had. The place is small and made for a quick eat and go. The service was as a little bit rushed as they seemed stressed. read more

Brisket was great, pulled pork was good, the ribs were not good. They were rubbery, overcooked, alot!

We heard about Big Lee's on the Food Network channel and we finally had a chance to eat there. We ordered the smashed brisket burger and the pulled pork sandwich (both were specials the day we visited). The smashed burger came with a side of mac and cheese. The food was ready quickly and was delicious. We both tried the Big Lee's tea, which was good. read more

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Great barbecue. Service was a little slow but friendly and the food was worth the wait. Prices were reasonable. We come from IL to visit family in the area at least once a year and we will definitely be back. read more

BBQ awesomeness...got some great bbq and a chance to meet the man himself...Rashad Jones, thanks for taking the time for a quick photo! The ribs were outstanding, corn nuggets a surprise, the "Kathy" mac&cheese beyond expectations...killer chicken, baked beans and green beans solid! read more

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They close at 7:00 PM But at 6:00 pm when we got there they are out of everything except pulled pork. The staff was already picking everything thing up and cleaning. Ready to leave and the customer service was terrible. If you close at 7:00 why would you be picking up and cleaning everything by 6 PM ?? Really awkward and disappointing. Would not recommend this place. read more

You know a spot is good when there is a line forming. Meat was good well and the flavors were good. We got the "Yes" sampler. It says it serves 2-3 people, but between two of us, it was enough food for another two meals. read more

The hype on the internet did not live up to the quality of the foods. The meat was plain. And did not have a barbecue taste no big deal you expect when u hear barbecue you would get food with barbecue seasoning all food was bland the best thing was the house tea . A one and done experience for me I would only go for the ice tea. . I don't know how he beat Bobby Flay I have dine with Bobby in the past and the food was great . The bread rolls was something they bought in the store Hawaiian rolls very disappointing a waste of my $50 order read more

We walked in and immediately was hit with a line. Waited 20 minutes for food. Ordered. Waited 20 more minutes. We got the food anddddd it was fine. Definitely a smidge above like Sonny's or a chain bbq place. Missing a smoky flavor. Employees were nice enough. Ambiance was just busy and loud. read more

Staff is friendly, food didn't live up to the hype. The sweet tea is nothing special. Too much celery seed in coleslaw slaw, brisket more like a tender boiled roast. Beans have some sweetness to them. Ive had much worse. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - The dinner I ordered. - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Absolutely amazing I don't even like barbecue because it's usually dry but this barbecue is amazing. The corn balls were really good along with a brisket in the pulled pork. Their coleslaw is out of the world. I've never had coleslaw like that. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

If there are more open tables than occupied tables, and there is an hour plus line, your service staff need to be fired. Sure they are kind, but I don't need a 5 minute conversation to order a sandwich. Regarding the meat, while it was tender, there was no flavor. A frozen hamburger patty has more flavor than their meat (pork, brisket). I'll give them credit for a decent sausage and okra but that's about it. I don't plan to return. read more

Food? Delicious! Customer service though? Better than the food. First off, to address the food-their ribs are outstanding! I tried picking up a rib to eat by the bone, but it was so cooked that, not exaggerating, the bone slipped OUT OF the meat!? That got me excited cause I knew I was about to bite into pure joy. Me and my wife ordered the family meal so we could sample all of their meats. We were just passing through on our way back to TN from Miami, so I wasn't about to just order 1 or 2 items and try to leave a review based off of half an experience. What I really want to address here though is their customer service. First off, when we got to the register, the owner was the one running the register!? Right off the bat, we saw a servant's heart and I absolutely LOVE supporting folks like this. Secondly, before he even took our orders, he asked us what our names were, gave us a pound each, and spoke for a minute. I mean, who does that in this day and age!? Being personable and showing each and every customer that you care about them as an individual has got to be a daunting task and I'm sure he's dog tired at the end of the day, but...what a testament of the person he is inside and strives to be everyday. He was delighted to take a picture of all 3 of us in front of his "Ocala" mural inside and we were equally giddy about it. Cannot thank this man and this establishment more from the bottom of my heart to showing people kindness in an age of hate & rage. Christ shown through him-absolutely beautiful. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Me, my wife, and the owner-we need more people like this dude. - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Big Lee's BBQ, Rashad and family have finally opened their first restaurant. Fast casual style and yes it delivers. Small space in here means that everyone's family when you come to enjoy this BBQ. Order your food right away on the right side of the counter, slide to the left along the front counter until you hit the register. There's sauces and spices for sale as you move along. Order a cookie if you want when checking out. All the famous original perfect BBQ awaits, like "The Kathy". Cash and I got an order of ribs. They were absolutely tender fall off the bone seasoned well wishing you had a whole rack. I can see it being tight in here when its really busy so be prepared. Staff is welcoming and nice as usual. All the tables and chairs are brand new and shiny. Cool setup for a quick lunch. Definitely going to be a go to on my list. We watch a ton of Food Network Shows and are happy to see Rashad bring his experiences from TV, competition and hard Food Truck work to a sitdown place. Good Luck and Best Wishes. See you back here real soon. read more

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From out of town and saw this viral place was near so we did a pit stop.Service was amazing. A little disappointed with the Brsket, taste was delicious but they served pretty much room temperature. Even when we told them and a gave me new batch it's just the way they served. I want my brisket hot. So I was a bit confused. Burger was fantastic, fries corn nuggets,banana pudding and sweet tea was fantastic. read more

Food was good, service was excellent, place is busy but very friendly. Definitely top bbq place in Florida so far but not the best I ever had! read more

$55 for two boxes of inedible food. I understand that occasionally a restaurant has an off day, but the entire meal missed the mark. Unfortunately we can not bring ourselves to give it a second chance. Ribs were super dry and full of fat. read more

Walked away miserable because I couldn't stop eating. Owner came to the table and greeted us and he was awesome. The staff were just as friendly as he was. Truly a 1 of a kind experience. Worth every minute of the 2 hour drive. Your teeth will jump out of your mouth for the next bite! read more

We drove from Orlando to try the food. And yes, it was amazing!!! The customer service was top tier and even the customers waiting were so nice. We will definitely be going back. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Family Meal, includes samples of all the meats, 4 sides and 4 rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The meat is delicious. The coleslaw was really good and the servers were friendly. I love this food!

Worth it! I read about this place online and looked forward to trying it. Decided to make the drive today, and it did not disappoint! We got the platters, one order of ribs and the other brisket. The portions were a great size for the price. For sides, we got the Cole slaw, Mac and cheese, beans and fried okra. The food and sides were all delicious! We will be back for sure. read more

AMAZING BBQ ! My husband, our family, and I were in Ocala for the weekend and decided to check them out. Even though they were out of all their BBQ except for pulled pork, it was the best I've ever had. They did have smash burgers and tacos, which they still had. All were super tasty too. The employees were quick to tell us they were out of items before we ordered. They were also very polite and friendly. The restaurant was beautifully designed and clean with plenty of seating inside and out. Definitely check them out, whether it's their brick-and-mortar business or one of their food trucks. read more

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We waited to try the brick and mortar store. The food remains excellent but the portion sizes are sadly lacking. It would be nice to enter the place and get directions from the employees but they are too busy making conversation amongst themselves. There are plenty of other options in Ocala. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - The Deacon fries--there could have been more fries on a larger surface. Fries are cheap!! - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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We had heard the bbq was great so we tried it. First of all my hubby got the big order of ribs. He got 3 ribs and one wasn't fully cooked, small cup of baked beans that was only bought baked beans and some green peppers, the fries were good but only a small amount. His dish was grossly overpriced for what they serve and it upset his stomach afterwards. I ordered the pulled pork with beans and fries.. the small plate. The pork didn't taste fresh, again the baked beans are very disappointing for a bbq restaurant and the fries were good but small amount. When I got home my stomach was very upset and I was sick. We were very disappointed and never go there again. My husband makes MUCH better bbq and I do MUCH better baked beans! read more

The food is is amazing. The brisket is out of this world, please try the tacos. Wow. My husband likes the ribs which I've had a taste of and you can clearly tell they are slow cooked. If you haven't tried this place you really need to. The service is phenomenal and everyone is very friendly. The restaurant is small so you may have to wait, but we do take out. Trying the Kathy today!! read more

Not a very good experience at all. I have been waiting to go here for quite a while. We we're finally in the Ocala area and I am not so happy spending 130 dollars on sub par food. Yes it was Sunday (today) and busy but not that busy. We were able to get a table outside (only 2 outside) we were about to leave but the table opened up I wish we would have left. I have heard nothing but good all over Facebook and TikTok apparently it went to,there head and service and food is down. We ordered the Massive brisket and burnt end plate and there was nothing massive about it. The brisket was so over done and burnt ends were not burnt ends. I think we got the end of everything they had and it was about 1:30-2. The Mac and cheese was so dry and the peach cobbler was burnt. The ribs were delicious and so was the fries with pulled pork. Even the baked bean's were terrible definitely a waste of money and time. The soda machine was not working there was no co2 we let someone know but no one came out. No forks in the dispenser didn't offer side plate or boats to put our food in. As my husband said one and done. Good luck and it seems anyone that gets hooked up with Guy Fieri goes down because it goes to their head. Stay away from Food Network and get back to your roots because apparently this isn't it. Forgot to mention the peach cobbler was burnt and should not have been sold. if there was an adult to talk to I may have but it was all kids and very unstructured and you could see they were all stressed out. read more

I've greatly enjoyed the barbecue at the truck original location over the past few years. Was so excited to see they got a permanent location! When I arrived, I noticed there aren't any smokers here. Not in front or side facing the parking area or the rear which faces a road. No aroma of beef and pork slowly smoking. Could it be inside? Walking inside, my nose detected zero smokiness and really no food or cooking odor at all.. how could this be? (I must assume cooking is done elsewhere and brought to the restaurant) I ordered a brisket sandwich (chopped as they were out of sliced) and a side of beans - to go. Beans were placed in an open shallow paper fry tray, and that was placed in a rectangular styrofoam takeout container. I reminded the friendly server that this was to go and she reassured me that's how the beans are served. The sandwich was assembled behind the large glass shield at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Having this front row view, I was rather turned off at 2 things. Cooked meat was stored in hot lockers in plastic bags with wet juices. The bag was pulled out, a handful of meat was weighed on their scale - with no paper or cleaning, then plopped on the bun. Not appetizing at all. Once I got home, of course the beans spilled out of the open container and all over the wrapper of the sandwich necessitating a fork and knife. Beans were totally generic unflavored and in no way unique or suggesting they had been house made or even seasoned beyond any canned beans. The brisket, however, was the real disappointment. Tasteless. No smoke. No seasoning, no meatiness. No fattiness. Just nothing. And the complete opposite of my previous BL truck experiences. Please tell me I showed up on a horrid day. Please tell me I ordered completely wrong. I really loved what BL was producing before. I'd love to get that again. As always, I'm open to trying again, anyone can have a bad day. read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - Chopped brisket sandwich and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Featured on triple D I had the Brisket sandwich with Brunswick stew also added on a side fried okra and this was an excellent dinning experience. It's super clean and the staff (Jasmine and Ty) were absolutely fantastic! You must swing in and try this local BBQ spot! I did also try the rib tips and I'm not a huge fan of ribs but buddy I could have easily had a half pound of them to go! read more

Big Lee’s Barbecue - This is the current menu as of 01/08/2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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