How have I not eaten here in all this time that I've worked in Bridgewater and lived in Somerville?!? This is THE ultimate craving spot! Big Pink's brisket is the best around! I've also had the pork belly, ribs, and tri tip which are also good, but the brisket is the best - hands down! The pork belly and ribs are delicious and smoky. The tri tip is super flavorful, but half of my tri tip pieces were hard to chew and the other pieces were super tender so I'd say it's the luck of the draw depending on which cut of it you get. I also love their mac + cheese and beans + brisket as sides. Since Big Pink's is a food truck, there's limited seating (only 1 picnic table) but we live so close by that we've just taken it to go and eaten it at home! The employees are super nice. After you order, they let you sit in the car to wait and bring it right to you :) This is definitely a new go-to spot for my husband and me!! read more

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Barbecue is on POINT!! Wish I knew where to find them now. Saw their truck parked in Bound Brook, but no business was being conducted. read more

Big pinks Bbq was really very good! I've driven past it 100 times thinking, N. j. Can't make real BBQ! Ha! I was wrong! The ribs & pork belly had just the right amount of Smokey flavor. Some "BBQ" tastes like the liquid smoke you buy in the supermarket. This was not that! I'm not a big brisket fan, but theirs was super tender & quite good. The cornbread was decent. , as was the slaw. The service was great. Friendly & fast. This is a food truck, so not much to say about the picnic table! I took my order home. I will certainly go back! read more

I made a return here and decided to go with a two-meat platter. This also came with two sides and a piece of corn bread. I opted for ribs and brisket as my meats. For my sides, I went with coleslaw and beans with brisket. The ribs were my favorite item tried. They were meaty with plenty of flavor and not too dry. The brisket was not bad. I thought it could have been more tender and a little less fatty. Again, the flavor was there, but the texture was a little off for me. Regarding the sides, both beans and coleslaw were solid. The cornbread was also a nice addition, not dry at all. read more

Update: Big Pinks BBQ will be on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives on Friday July 29, 2022. I'm curious to see what he ate and how he felt about the food. read more

Such an amazing place. You would not think anything of it because it's a food truck in a empty lot but don't let that discourage you. This place has serious flavor. The tri tip has such a robust smokey flavor. The brisket has just melts in your mouth. Probably the best part of my order. The cornbread is fluffy and perfect for soaking up juices and sauces from the meat. The beans have an amazing barbecue flavor. I thought the Mac & cheese was just okay. It lacked the cheesiness I look for in max & cheese. Will definitely come back here and try their other options. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - Tri tip, brisket, beans and Mac & cheese with cornbread - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Was in the mood for BBQ and this spot hit the cravings. I ordered the 3 meat platter (Baby back ribs, Smoked Brisket, Pork Belly) with 2 sides (cole slaw, lime rice) and the 2 meat platter (Sausage, St Louis Ribs) with 2 sides (mac & cheese, beans and brisket) as well as the empanada of the day (I think it was pulled pork?). All the meats were good, very flavorful and saucy. I would almost say too much sauce, so not sure why some of the reviews complained of lack of sauce. I would rather have less sauce on the meat and more on the side so that if you're ordering for a group, folks can choose how much sauce to put on. My only complaint is the coleslaw, and might be a personal preference, but I was not a fan of how tangy the coleslaw was. However, I LOVED the beans and brisket. I would totally order that separately next time given that when you order the platters, the size of the sides are not that big. I would pass on the lime rice. It was mushy and you can't even taste the lime. Overall, would I come back? Yes! I totally would, now that I know what to order and what to avoid. I wish the online ordering lets you pick the amount of sauce on your meat or lets you have the option to put the sauce on the side. There is an option to leave comments, but I didn't use it, so I'll try next time and will update my review and let you know if they pay attention to the comments. TIP: I ordered ahead as I had errands to run prior and the timing was on point. As soon as I parked, I got an alert on my phone that my order was ready. read more

Imo the best bbq spot in central jersey. Food is fresh and delicious. Their seasoning is unique and mouthwatering. Mac n cheese is banging. The service is great, good communication and straightforward. Highly recommend. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - Ribs cheesy potatoes mac n cheese burnt ends - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Amazing BBQ, the food is fantastic and the owner is super passtionate. This is a food truck on the side of the road, so do not expect a bathroom/indoor dining etc. But it makes up in food. RIbs, Brisket, Mac n Cheese, everything was fantastic. True hybrid of KC and NC style bbq. read more

Big shoutout to Big Pinks BBQ for having exactly what I wanted to satisfy my BBQ craving. We got a variety of meats to try: Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Chicken and St Louis Ribs. Their sides are also amazing: Cheesy Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw and Cornbread. We got two of the 2 Meat Platters to be able to try some different options. Legit BBQ is not easy to find in the Northeast but Big Pinks definitely knows what they are doing! They close kind of early in the evening so be sure that you order before they close if you want to have this for dinner. I ordered through Uber Eats and it arrived on-time and well-packaged. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Great sandwiches! We usually get the Special which never disappoints!! The pork and other meats are wonderfully seasoned.

Been wanting to try this place and finally got delivery today. The food was terrific! I got the one-meat platter with St Louis ribs, cheesy potatoes and Mac and cheese. The ribs (4 bones) were meaty and tender. The Mac and cheese was cheesy and tender. The cheesy potatoes were ... cheesy and tender. I also got a sausage link just to try it - it was not cheesy (!) but had a good bite to it, and was quite spicy, which was ok by me. (It should probably come with a warning on the menu!) The meal came with 2 small containers of bbq sauce that was also spicy and delicious. The only thing missing for me was the option of ordering a large home brewed ice tea (water and Pepsi are the only drinks available, and I don't like Pepsi), and maybe a small sweet for dessert (no desserts available.) I understand wanting to keep things simple, as this is a food truck and not a restaurant. But I have to say, the rest of the menu is quite diverse. Very pleased, highly recommend, and will return soon! read more

Hands down best bbq around. All their meats are extremely tender, perfectly seasoned, and just out of this world. Why anyone would say otherwise is a foreign concept which I just cannot process. This review is after multiple recent visits all at different times. Quality has been up to par each time. Pulled pork, burnt ends, and pulled chicken are wow. I still have their brisket to try which is up next. Their sides are equally delish. Love their coleslaw as well as their cornbread, Mac and cheese, and cheesy potatoes. read more

First time here, heard guy came here and my mom was raving about it, so we stopped in and both got the pork taco bowl. Sooooo goodddd! It was pretty slow when we arrived so the service was quick. We sat outside on the bench next to the food truck and the sun was beaming it was so perfect while eating bbq food read more

Big Pink's BBQ - Pulled pork taco bowl - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

This food truck is just around the corner from my house and I finally gave it a try. The young lady taking the orders why super friendly which is definitely a plus. I order a 1 meat platter with sausage, cheesy potatoes and Mac n cheese along with 2 double meat platters that had burnt ends, pull pork , and sausage along with the beans and brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. The burnt ends are so yummy and tender, the sausage was a tad dry but has good flavor , the pulled pork was Yummy as well. The beans and brisket were delicious and had a little bite to them . I loved the twang that the coleslaw had and the Mac n cheese was on point. I wish the portion sizes were a tad bigger with the sides but all in all we really enjoyed the meals . Keep up the great service and great food !! Looking forward to having it again. read more

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Baby back ribs are tasty as is the brisket. Brisket is really fatty, but I guess that's to be expected. Not a big fan of the bbq sauce, just okay. Cornbread was delicious but the other sides we received tasted off. Cole slaw had a strange taste and the Mac and cheese was only decent. We ordered from door dash and the restaurant forgot our empanada. Door dash wouldn't refund (next bad review), so we lose $5. Overall, not a great lunch for $40! read more

The food is always good here. Sandwiches to platters and the service is quick. The ambiance is food truck in a parking lot.

I was surprised with my food experience here given the general good reviews. This is a good truck located right in a lot off the road The service was okay. Very quick. The food itself was packaged well and there was a lot of it. However I did not like anything I got. I got the pulled pork with fries and cornbread the pulled pork was too fatty and did not have much sauce on it. Like very little sauce. The bun was crumbly. The fries were those weird oily tasteless fries. The cornbread was dry. Very disappointing experience. read more

Very good brisket! Not bad pulled pork. I had the platter with two sides. Pretty good macaroni and cheese , decent Cole Slaw and corn bread. Service was quick and congenial. The platter with two meats is enough for a lunch for two. It was quick and the price is reasonable. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - The truck - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Randomly popped over to get dinner on 7/12/23. Food was excellent. Great Mac n cheese, delicious brisket sliders, and tangy coleslaw. Some of the best BBQ I've had in NJ and was reasonably priced as well. Will go back. read more

Amazing! Half rack of ribs, cornbread, and two sides, 14 dollars. If you're like me, you often overpay for ribs at restaurants that never match up to the portion or quality you wanted. Thankfully, I solved my problem. Big Pinks BBQ checks all the boxes. They have good prices, wide selections, big portions, and the food is amazing. I got a half rack of ribs with cornbread, baked beans, and cheesy potatoes. I can't wait to go back for more ribs. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - 14 dollars: half rack of Baby Back Ribs, Corn Bread, Baked Beans and Brisket, and Cheesy Potatoes - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Love this place, best BBQ in the 30 miles radius. Sauce is a great balance between sweetness and tanginess, meats are all lean, well seasoned and moist. I get excited Everytime we place the order... At least once a week! We ordered takeouts for God sons returned home from Thanksgiving, they were having food comas afterwards. read more

Big Pink's BBQ - 3 very happy meats platter... Yum - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Ordered a full rack of ribs, half order of brisket and half a order of burnt ends with Mac and cheese and baked beans sides. Order was on time but a very mixed experience with the food. The most disappointing was the burnt ends which were way too salty, fatty and smothered in barbecue sauce which rendered them gloppy not crispy. The brisket was excessively salty and almost inedible. The sides were just ok. The ribs were the only item that was prepared well and I enjoyed them. All portions were on the small side especially the burnt ends. I spent $100 and barely had enough food for 3 people. There are better options in the area. read more

This BBQ restaurant covers all the bases with delicious options and committed, passionate service to their customers!! Their generous portions served over 40 veterans, one even dating back to WWII!! It was fun and they raved about the food!! Marty and his team are amazing!! Their catering is first in class!!! Thank you!!! read more

Take out only and one of the items was missing. I am 20 minutes away. Very annoying. Double check your order before leaving. Food is OK, overrated. read more

This is the best BBQ for MILES around. I had the ribs and brisket platter. Generous portion perfecly smoked. Excellent corn bread, coleslaw and beans. My mouth is SO happy. I will be back! read more

My wife and I were worn out this Memorial Day weekend, but really wanted to have some bbq. We searched Yelp, and Big Pink's had eight 5-star reviews. We had to check it out. We got baby back ribs, cheesy potatoes, a Mexican BBQ bowl, and coleslaw. I'm happy to report that everything was delicious. It's REAL food. Everything is layered with flavor. ° sweet and smoky for the ribs ° no stinginess on the potatoes fixins ° the Mexican BBQ bowl picture speaks for itself ° the coleslaw is a bit tangier and spicier than usual (which is nice, compared to the heavier stuff you might otherwise encounter) $26.75 covered all of that, along with a messy ribs face, cleared plates, and the onset of a mid-afternoon nap. (I struggle to finish this review.) These are the effects we were looking for! We're lucky to have them in our community. IMHO, bbq offerings in this area are good, but not great. Best of luck to Big Pink's, and we'll certainly be seeing you again. read more

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Perhaps another time around I will see what the hype is about? Just okay, slightly pricey BBQ. Pros: Local and potentially always available during COVID. Ribs were the star of the menu. Cons: Pricey BBQ, fatty brisket, and not impressive sides and accompaniments. read more

Best BBQ north of the Mason-Dixon line!!! Try the Pulled Chx Sammy! Just enough to fill ya up and absolutely delish!

The. Best. Brisket. Ever! Whether by the slice or one of the cubed ends...YUM! I also am in love with the ribs. I ordered both dry rub and sauces St. Louis style and both were excellent. I'm very happy NOT to live in Bridgewater, else I'd gain all my weight back! Don't judge the pink food truck. This is legit barbecue! read more

We were in the area and looking for a decent place to eat. We both wanted something different, so I went on Yelp to see what was around. Among the numerous restaurants, I saw Big Pink's in the mix. We're always on the lookout for great BBQ, so I figured we'd give it a try (plus it has all excellent reviews). Needless to say, we weren't disappointed. The meat was so tender and juicy. The BBQ sauce (he has a bunch of flavors, but I went with the house sauce), has an amazing flavor. The sides were just as good and the cornbread was simply amazing. I'm about 40 min East from Big Pink's, but I will absolutely be back soon! We got the Burnt Ends Platter w/coleslaw and fries as well as the Brisket Platter w/lime rice and mac & cheese (both platters came with a piece of cornbread). I just wanted to add one more thing. The gentleman taking our order (I'm guessing he's the owner...not sure) was so nice and polite. A little kindness goes a long way, and I'll be sure to let everyone I know of this wonderful truck! read more

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Absolutely fantastic BBQ. Ordered wide range of meals with coworkers for a luncheon. Pork belly was melt in your mouth. 4 stars only because my order was missing my order of burnt ends. Got cold corn bread instead. Bit of a damper, but everything else in everyone else's order was fine. read more

Texas BBQ in NJ - doesn't get better than this I can't say if it is the best BBQ I've ever had, but for food that is typically watered down outside of its home state, I will gladly enjoy this food truck. I got the beef brisket sandwich (topped with Cole slaw and onion ring) and boy, did it satisfy my taste buds. The brisket was perfectly cooked, the sauce was tangy yet spicy - my mouth is oh so watering thinking about it For the side, I got the cheesy potatoes which was pretty much potatoes in Mac and cheese sauce. Really good though - the potatoes had that rustic flavor you will find at typical bbq joints I discovered this place back in 2018 and it's a shame it took me so long to check it out. Don't make the same mistake I did. read more

Do NOT pass by the "ugly" food truck, in the stone parking lot, sandwiched between a small strip mall and business. You will be upset if you do. Lived in Bridgewater 20+ years, travel Rt. 28 most weeks, and have never seen Big Pinks BBQ. I've been missing out. Hubby spots it, with cars and small line in the lot, and that was enough for us to stop. OMG! Best BBQ I've had up here in forever. I started with the Big Texan (burnt ends and briskets, onion rings, on an onion roll). Not a cheddar cheese fan, so left off the cheese. Hubs had the Big Pink (brisket, pork, chicken, kielbasa, etc ...). And we split the order of seasoned fries. My sandwich was incredibly seasoned, moist, juicy, and pretty much perfect. My husband is a gigantic eater and his sandwich filled him. Said it was delicious on every level. The fries were seasoned with just enough spices and perfectly fried. I don't know the owner's background, where he comes from, where he learned to do BBQ, but he's a genius at it. Kudos to you and your ugly food truck! We'll be definitely back!!! read more

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I was craving something different for lunch and found this place highly reviewed. I tried the one meat platter with brisket ends, mac and cheese and baked beans. The flavor was good and everything was seasoned nicely but I found the food to be above average and not great. Definitely better than anything we have in the area so I will be back to try the other meats. I'm sure this place gets crowded when the weather is warmer but the lot was empty when I got there. I'd love to see a small brick and mortar joint for a lunch spot. Highly recommend read more

Big Pink's BBQ - Caterers Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

This is a food truck parked in an empty lot so it was easy for me to miss. I got the pulled pork sandwich and pulled chicken sandwich. Both were good and overstuffed on a potato bun (not a kaiser roll like their menu states) but I prefer the potato bun anyway. The pulled chicken was large pieces, not chopped to death. The pulled pork was also good. I got the cheesy potatoes and they were soft chunks of potato with a thin cheese sauce but it was tasty. I also got the lime rice and maybe they weren't ready yet but it was plain steamed rice (like from a chinese restaurant with absolutely no flavor. Not sure why its called lime rice. Overall I would go back and get the same items except for the rice. BTW I charged the food on my credit card, did not get a receipt and when I calculated the price I guess it was rounded up to the nearest dollar. Had to deduct a star for the rice and lack of a receipt/being overchrged. read more

The food here is very good. I've eaten here a couple times. The pulled pork is smoky and delicious The pulled chicken is great as well. The burnt ends are fantastic. The sauce is great and they explode in your mouth. I haven't tried the ribs or sausage but I've heard excellent things. The brisket is mediocre. It doesn't have the same smokiness and juiciness as the other meats. Instead of bark it has some wet peppery seasoning on the surface. It's not too bad in a sandwich, but definitely my least favorite thing on the menu. Update- I went back and had the brisket again. It was fantastic. The bark was perfect and the meat was juicy and delicious. read more

The owners of the establishment reached out to me And let me know that they were very disappointed to hear that I was unhappy with the food. Without asking for anything back and without any hesitation the owner took it upon himself to refund me for the food I picked up for my family. Everybody in every business has bad or off days, myself included. What differentiates great businesses from mediocre ones is how they handle problems. Although I can't base this second review off of the food, I am going to give a 5 stars review because of the level of customer service and care. I greatly appreciate the gesture, and will give it a second shot. read more

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I'm admittedly a pretentious douche when it comes to sushi, tequila, and BBQ. Since I'm from Texas and I've been all over the country sampling slow cooked and smoked meats from every region, I think it gives me the right to critique. It doesn't, but I will anyway. Enough about me. Big Pink's is phenomenal. The burnt ends are probably the greatest single food item on the planet with the brisket beans a close second. Obviously the word is spreading because the burnt ends sell out early. The ribs are tender and flavorful and fall off the bone as any self respecting rib would. If I had one criticism, it would be that the brisket was just a tad dry. Fortunately there are 3.2 million sauces to choose from to lube it up. There's no way you could be disappointed with the offerings at Big Pink's. One tip: Order just a bit more than you think you will eat. Future you will thank present you. read more

How does this place have so many good ratings? Have y'all never had decent BBQ before? I ordered a 2 meat platter. Baby back ribs were edible but not enjoyable, and rather dry. Brisket was inedible, totally blanched with no flavor whatsoever. Mac and cheese was pretty good but cheesy potatoes were also bland. Cornbread was lame. Ate less then half the platter and threw the rest out. read more