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    Boondocks

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jurel H.

    Right away the service was top notch. Our server Kyndel was amazing, I loved her friendly vibe and she did great taking care of our table. It was also a nice touch to have a conversation with the owner, and hearing about his future plans for the restaurant. Speaking about the restaurant, it's very spacious and there are plenty of good seats to watch the big screen tv. There's even a bar if you choose to dine there. 2 meat combo- Ribs were tender and seasoned really good. Came with choice (2) of sides. I chosed the potato salad and corn, both were decent.

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    Caroline H.

    We were visiting from KY and came across this business. Service was amazing. The owner was there and he actually sat us and came to the table a few times. You would never know he was the owner. Plenty of parking in a lot. No problems at all. Now to the food. It all was soooooo good. The ribs were so tender and almost fell off the bone. Bbq sauce was really good as well. Mac n cheese was the cheesiest Mac n cheese I have ever had. Very good. I had elote as well. It was good but I will say I have had better. The person I was with got the loaded potato salad and oh my was it delicious. If you don't like mayo, this is not the salad for you. It was definitely mayo based and no mustard. If you are in town, this is a must have. If I'm back, this will be a stop I will go to again.

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    Dawn M.

    Bbq is a staple on the south! Boondocks is the latest entry in the local bbq arena and it's a refreshing place to eat. Most of the bbq places in Jackson are pickup only, with most of them being either in a gas station or at a food truck. That is one thing I appreciate about Boondocks....it's a sit-down option to enjoy some bbq. Inside is nice. I had dined at the previous restaurant, which was a casual spot with some good food. Not much has changed in the dinning room, which is fine to me. Service is good as well. My friend and I both ordered the 2-meat plate, each getting the ribs and brisket. She opted for the elote corn and Mac & cheese, while I got the cheesy baked potato casserole and coleslaw. I enjoyed the brisket. It was very tender. Could have used just a hint more of seasoning but it was worth the price. Ribs were ok. Very meaty but lacking the wow factor I get from some other spots. Coleslaw was very good. It was a great selection for me to pick this but the cheesy baked potato casserole was not good at all. Owner came out of the kitchen every so often to greet customers. That was a plus. My friend said her elote corn was cold and she wanted to send it back for regular corn on the cob. He took it back and replaced it with a very hot piece that she enjoyed. Overall, I would go back just to get the brisket.

    Randy D.

    Food and service were phenomenal. I was in town for work and stopped by around lunch time to kill some time. Waitress was very helpful with the menu. I'm not a big sandwich guy much less pulled pork but I went out on a limb and man was I glad I did. The best bbq sandwich I have ever had. Great food along with a tea and the price was less than $22. Met the owner also and a real squared away guy who was helping his people.

    Cole slaw, fresh rolls, banana pudding
    Caroline C.

    My grandma catered Christmas dinner for us and the food was AMAZING! It was so fresh and some of the best bbq I have ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough! So grateful for TJ and this wonderful addition to Jackson! We will make this a tradition.

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    18 days ago

    Top tier everything was scrumptious I had the brisket plate and I tell you I was highly satisfied. It was so juicy and tender.

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    Great food. Great service. Great portion. It was a great atmosphere, you could smell the good barbecue from the parking lot.

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    2 months ago

    Really good food i enjoyed I had a birra torta sandwich. And some banana pudding.i would recommend anyone to go

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    The best burger I've had in the Jackson area. The ribs and sausage are amazing as well.

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