If you're craving real BBQ, this place delivers! I ordered a platter that came with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese, and cornbread, and every bite was worth it. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with a smoky glaze that had just the right balance of sweet and savory. The brisket was juicy and flavorful with a nice smoke ring, and the pulled pork was perfectly shredded and packed with flavor -- it didn't even need extra sauce (though their BBQ sauce on the side is delicious). The sides were just as good as the meat. The mac & cheese was creamy, cheesy, and comforting, and the cornbread muffins were soft, slightly sweet, and a great balance to the smoky meats. Portions were very generous, the food was still hot when it arrived, and everything tasted freshly made. Overall, this was one of the best BBQ meals I've had in a long time, and I'll definitely be ordering again! Highly recommend if you're a BBQ lover. read more

Boston Barbecue - Southern barbecue style food for lunch - Caterers Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

SO finally I heard that Boston BBQ was back open in Lawrence. So I went to give it a try for lunch on a Friday afternoon. NIce big food truck. 2 guys working. Smelled wonderful with all the meat smoking. I got a brisket sandwich. 30 minutes later , my order is finally ready. So I get some decent brisket meat on top of a bare chibatta roll. No sauce. The roll is semi statle (dried out) and the meat was dry too. Fries- a handful were thrown in. A small condiment cup of slaw was very good. No napkins or utelsils either. Not impressed. read more

Boston Barbecue - a food truck parked in a parking lot - Caterers Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

You should check this place out. We've been hesitant because it's not clear from their website what's going on. We took the chance this past Friday. Glad we did. Ribs, chicken, beans, collards, and hush puppies were all top rate delicious. Here's what we believe is going on: a small BBQ catering service has parked their trailer behind Rolf's Pub on Main St. Can you get table service inside Rolf's? No idea. Some of the reviews here sound like they do? If you want take out, go to Boston-Barbecue.com, check to see if they're there. At the top of the page they listed their hours for this weekend, which makes me believe they're not always there? There's a link to an online ordering system. OK, you've placed your order... how do you pick it up? Do you go to the truck? Do you go to the bar in Rolf's? I tried the latter, and they didn't have my order yet, but the guy behind the bar happily went to go check on it and within a moment he was back--seemed like it was already on its way. Gentleman who gave me my order was super friendly, and the smells coming from the bags was amazing. In summary, food: amazing. Web experience: mediocre. (confusingly if you do a web search, you could wind up on a fancier site with their logo, and all placeholder content: https://bostonbarbecueworks.com -- don't use that site!) Hopefully they can get a little help with that: a simple explanation of when you can get a meal from them, and where exactly to pick it up would be welcomed. We will be back and tell our friends, too. Really want these folks to thrive. Otherwise, I'm back to diving 25 mins each way to Rowley for BBQ) read more

I'd honestly give more like a 4.6 but these guys deserve a 5. Been waiting a while for these guys to open back up! Never tried them before but something just spoke to me and said "These Guys Are Legit". Let me get the bad part out of the way. We went on their first day open of the 2021 season, ordered online, took them a little while to get everything going. They seem to usually be set up at that little building in front of the Showcase Cinema right off the highway. There's only like 4 spots to park at right there but plenty of spot behind the building, just watch out for all the dog walkers from the Groomers right there. Got a 3 meat combo, Ribs, Brisket, Jerk Chicken Wings! Baked Mac and Cheese, Cowboy Beans, Cornbread, Grilled Cheese, Banana Pudding! Jerk Chicken Wings, I don't usually get wings when I try out BBQ places so this might be new territory for me. But Jerk seasoning in New England has been kinda all over the place so it's real hard to judge who does it better. Fortunately I've tasted true local jerk chicken in the carribean a few years ago and I can say that These Wings are the closest to the Real Deal I've ever had up here. The spice is zingy but subtle and still the natural flavors of the jerk remind me of an island dish. Chicken itself was super tender and juicy too, I ate them WAY too fast. I think I got like 6 of them too, in a 3 meat combo meal! Ribs were a bit slathered, 5" long, 1" wide, a bit on the thin side because I lucked out and got that cut off the rib cage where the bones are flat and not tubular. But the meat was Excellent, juicy and soft, pork flavor was perfect and mixed well with the little bit of sauce slathered on it. 4 Ribs in a 3 Meat Combo! Brisket is chopped, not sliced, all the other meat was on top in the combo box. Soft and not super chewy, some parts were a little dry but very traditional brisket flavor. Fat melts in the mouth very well. Rub was definitely there but couldn't really taste just the rub to give an accurate assessment. I feel like the brisket wasn't dry but in a weird way some of it tasted dry ... if that makes any sense. Still pretty darn good Brisket, I just like it sliced. Mac and Cheese was excellent. Actually Baked! Real Cheese! Great Texture! Flavor was great, not the best I've ever had (but that's not fair, I've had a LOT) but still excellent! Cowboy Beans, Pinto, red and green bells, onions, bacon, gravy stuck to the beans pretty darn good. Excellent Flavor! Gravy reminded me of good old fashion new england apple cider style but it didn't compete with the natural awesome flavor of the beans. That's pretty hard to do! Awesome job! Cornbread was little mini muffins, so cute, but you get 2 of them with an order. And OMG they were Awesome! Real Corn! Not overly Sweet and Gritty! I could eat a whole Bag of these things. Sauces: They had 2 of there own and Franks Red Hot, sweet and tangy looked like dark ketchup and tasted like stuff you can get at the store. And I don't know what the other one is cause I got a bunch of Sweet and Tangy for some reason, it's all good. Grilled Cheese was a good and buttered slice of authentic bakery bread, 2 cheeses melted nicely covering all edges of the bread, the slices don't touch each other. Grilled to Perfection! Banana Pudding (aka the death of me and I'm okay with that) Super creamy with real bananas and nilla wafers and whip cream. Still just the instant banana pudding stuff but the argument is out there that the Jello Brand might actually be Better than Home Made! Excellent Dessert! read more

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I came in today to try Boston BBQ. I was very hopeful due to the great reviews. I ordered two meals; a 2 meat combo and a 3 meat combo. Both meals came with 2 sides and corn muffins. The meats I chose for my 2 meats were brisket and smoked wings with Caribbean Jerk sauce. The meats I chose for the 3 meat combo were smoked wings with Caribbean jerk, brisket, and ribs. My sides were Mac and cheese and collards greens. Unfortunately they did not give me my ribs so I can't review on that. The brisket was a good amount but it was very dry. The smoked wings lacked flavor and were very tough. I am not a fan of sweet collards greens so they were just ok for me. The Mac and cheese was decent. I can tell it was homemade. Ultimately it's a no for me. read more

We tried Boston Barbecue located behind the Masonic Lodge building, next to the Youth Center in North Andover for the first time today. We had a three meat dinner, including ribs, pulled pork and brisket. We had macaroni and cheese, cowboy beans and cornbread. Everything was absolutely delicious. It was much better than the barbecue we had before from a place in Peabody. We will be back and recommend Boston Barbecue. read more

I read about this place on-line and was excited to try it out last Saturday. It had good reviews. When I arrived from Salem, NH, I could smell bbq from the outside. When I walked in, however, I was surprised that there was not much business going on for a Saturday afternoon. No one was eating food, and there was nothing in terms of atmosphere that was promising. No one was there to greet me. I sat at the bar for several minutes, but no one showed up. I started to feel like the place was sketchy, so I left. It reminded me of that old saying that if there are coffee stains on the airline seats, people will feel less comfortable about the plane's engine. Too bad. A good rib joint is hard to find. read more

So happy to have found this place! My husband and I moved to Massachusetts from Texas in 2021 and have been looking for good bbq. The food here is GREAT. We tried a little bit of everything - brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, Mac&Cheese, coleslaw, fries, cowboy beans and cornbread. Service is excellent - friendly & welcoming - which has not been my experience at almost anyplace in NE. Ambiance is warm and inviting. I'm looking forward to visiting again... felt like a little piece of home. read more

Food was fantastic! Had it a while back when the food truck was on 114 and it is some of the best bbq in the area in my opinion.

We had Boston Barbeque cater a graduation party at our home and we are so thankful to him and his crew. They set up the truck and smoked on site, and the food was outstanding! Our guests raved about the brisket, ribs, the beans, the rice... honestly all of it. I'm still getting text messages four days later about the food! The service was also phenomenal. Bill and his staff hustled and served my guests with a smile, all on the hottest day of the summer so far! Thanks so much guys! read more

Quality food and service . Brisket was very flavorful .. the cornbread was excellent and the baked beans were solid .

I ordered the St Louis ribs with collard greens and Mac & cheese ball. Let me just say hands down everything was delicious! I was really craving some bbq ribs and collard greens with mac & cheese and nothing on my plate disappointed! The owner was really nice also and it made me feel good to support a local business. I will definitely be back soon. Thank you!! read more

Very consistent food truck (at least for MY orders/experience)...will always be a fan of pulled pork and what they produce is quite good-not dry and balances the taste of smoke and porkiness well. The Carolina mustard sauce is one of my favorites. Ordered from them today(11/6/22) and the Mac and Cheese is particularly on point!;love my fried pickles and coleslaw is great(especially when i pop it back in my freezer to put the chill back on it). My only gripe(even though i get the 'business' aspect of it; but i wish the corn muffin was a lil bigger and the same for the sauce cups) other than that we know where we stand, i love them! read more

Edit to my original post: after speaking with the owner we decided to give Boston Barbecue another chance. We ordered the same two meats (brisket and pulled pork) with collard greens and potato salad. The minute we were served our meals we knew it was not what we had on our first visit. The brisket was moist and delicious with the attached fat which made it tender. The pulled pork was also delicious and we added their sauce to it. The collard greens were cooked perfectly which isn't easy. The potato salad was good and we enjoyed every component of our meals. Great job Boston Barbecue! Thank you for responding to my post. We will be back. read more

Ordered the ribs, wings, slaw, and beans. Great flavor on the meats and loved the home made slaw and beans. Well worth the visit.

This is a Soul Food Truck! They have it all from BBQ RIBS, bbq chicken, baked beans, collard greens to homemade mini corn bread and much more!! The food was great and we will be back for more for sure!!! The staff are friendly and pleased to see you very inviting. Keep up the good work we will be back!!! read more

This place happened to be on my social media feed and it happened to be located near me so I figured, hey why not, I have been looking for a place with good barbecue. And believe me, I was not disappointed, their food is amazing!! I ordered the brisket dinner with collard greens and Mac and cheese. I am picky about my collard greens and they were cooked to perfection! The Mac and cheese and brisket was amazing as well. To top it off, the dinners also come with corn bread and I was sad when it was gone because it was soo delicious. I am not sure how long they will be in my area, but I will definitely be going back! read more

Awesome food! The ribs were very good! Some of the best around. The beans and Mac and cheese were also great sides to go with the meal.

Yesterday Boston Barbecue of Lawrence catered our annual holiday party. Bill and his wife arrived precisely on time. They got the heaters set up. And the food was absolutely delicious. We had brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, and ribs and a bunch of sides. Everything was fresh and tangy and tasty. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and we will definitely have them cater our party again next year. read more

Best BBQ I've found anywhere near Boston. Brisket and wings were both perfectly tender with the right amount of seasoning. Mac n cheese had something special going on in there. The Cole slaw and potato salad were the perfect compliments. Great spot and even better people. Will certainly be back for more. read more

Boston Barbecue - Brisket, Smo-fried wings, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, potato salad - Caterers Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Meat done right! I know the difference between grilling and barbecuing and this is delicious, juicy, smoked barbecue cooked Perfectly. We got the generously-portioned pulled pork sandwiches on brioche rolls that comes with a side of fries. Mr Man got the bean which he liked a lot (he knows beans) and it was GOOD! And I mean really good. Don't miss this food truck...you'll regret it if you do. No joke. read more

My company hired Boston Barbecue for our annual BBQ. The food was a real hit, everyone raved about how delicious everything was. We will definitely be having them back next year. read more

Large portions and great value. We catered for a party of 25 and the food was delicious! They care about the quality of the food and will time delivery accordingly. We ordered ribs, wings, nachos, cornbread, coleslaw, beans, pulled pork chicken and beef, etc....highly recommend all of their items! read more

i have been coming here for years. the bbq is always fresh, tendor , and full of flavor! i eat here all the time for lunch and for the football games. staff is really helpful and really great service. read more

We don't have many BBQ venues here in the Valley so I was delighted to discover the Boston BBQ Food Truck. And it is far and away the best around. I have eaten at Arthur Bryant's and Joe's Kansas City and these guys are right up there with them! The only problem is when they ran out of my favorite one time before I arrived late in the day. My bad, I go there earlier now. Great flavor, good sides, large portions, great value. read more

I ordered the 3 meat combo meat with 2 sides (Cole Slaw and baked Mac and cheese. The meats consisted of Beef brisket, St Louis style bbq ribs and pulled pork. Absolutely to die for. Great flavors and even better portions for the money. U won't be disappointed!!! read more

Best barbecue around! Everything was delicious. Each member of my family got a different dish and everyone loved it!!

Love the food!!!! From the Brisket to the melt in your mouth pulled pork to the un-matched Macaroni and cheese. Absolutely delicious BBQ. Guarunteed if you try it once you'll be hooked. In love with their genuine service. read more

Bill and Michelle's food crowned our backyard party with deliciousness. Every person commented on how fresh and tasty the baby back ribs, chicken, mac and cheese, and cole slaw tasted. You know how people play with their food and dump half in the trash? Not this time. Everyone, young and old, cleaned up their plates and took home left overs (Bill and Michelle supplied generous amounts of food). Best of all are Bill and Michelle and their son, who graciously served our guests with style and grace... just what you want when you are hosting a party. Their process is excellent: Bill contacted me every week before the event to see if there were any changes. He was always available when I needed to talk to him. And their online payment system is easy and secure. I highly recommend Boston Barbecue for their food, their excellent way of doing business, and their attention to detail. read more

Saw these guys at the Lexington Battle-Greene BBQ Festival. I devoured the Mac and cheese and pulled pork. Definitely one of my favorite pulled porks around. I came back later, after a beer or two and got some of the chipotle chicken wing. The meat fell of the bone. Real authentic southern bbq and would recommend them to anyone. read more

I ordered some food at the 2016 Blues and Brews festival. I got the rib dinner for $15 and was not impressed with the ribs - they were dry, mostly bone, and only included 4 small ribs, including 2 sides (sweet potato fries and mac n cheese). The sides were actually decent, but for $15, the quality and quantity of meal overall didn't meet my expectations. read more

While at the Mayfair in Cambridge, we stopped by the Barbecue Crew. The employees were beyond friendly and the food was fantastic. The beef brisket was so tender. The fried chicken cooked and seasoned to perfection. The Mac N Cheese was to die for, as were the baked beans. The only hard part was choosing what to have for lunch!! Highly recommended!! read more

This food is amazing!!! My favorites are the beef brisket, baked beans, potatoe salad and corn bread. The jerk chicken and anything BBQ is to die for. Your welcome in advance because I know you will love it too!! read more