This is some of the best BBQ I've had in DC, not just from a truck (being from the south originally I'm picky). They have pulled pork or brisket an I like them both but slightly prefer the pork (if you haven't eaten in a week you can get the combo with beef and pork). The menu is simple: pork, beef, or combo sandwiches (with a fork since too much meat to pick up and eat) served with a vinegar based mayo-free slaw and your choice of 3 BBQ sauces. Memphis style is tomato, the mustard sauce has a little spice to it, and the pucker sauce is vinegar based. If this truck is around, try it. If it's not near you, it's worth the trip. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Yes that's a "sandwich"! - Barbeque Near Me

When I first started getting into food trucks, I used to really like Carnivore. Perhaps it was the creative paint jobs on the trucks, and I thought the food was pretty good. But as more trucks have come on the scene, I've found myself going elsewhere. A co-worker and I retried Carnivore today and we both agree we probably won't be back. They have a new concept - 'mac attack' where they give you 1-2 meats and a giant heaping of mac and cheese (similar to Smoking Cow). I chose the pork BBQ and he chose brisket. I personally thought the macaroni, while light, was flavorless. While I get that they don't want to take it away from the flavors of the meat, it kind of felt like eating plain macaroni along with my meat, which was strange. I will admit that I doused my pork BBQ in sauce, which helped with the flavors - otherwise, the entire dish would have been pretty bland. Overall, the meat had a nice texture, but was a little lacking in flavor. My co-worker thought his brisket was pretty fatty - they need to work on the trimmings. I think he liked the mac and cheese more than I did, though, calling it "ok - creamy, not grainy, better than out of the box" (although in my opinion that's not a significant endorsement...) We both agreed that our dishes were greasy - there was a decent amount of oil at the bottom of mine. I will say one positive is that the portion is enormous, and since it's very heavy food, you do get your money's worth when it comes to portion size...but the sheer weight of the food is often nap-inducing. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Brisket with Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me

Great bbq!! The bread and the meats are the best and tastiest bbq ever. I highly recommend them

We ordered 2 combo meals (2 choices of meat and 2 sides). It was pouring rain, and we'd already been waiting in line for at least 10 minutes for folks in front of us, so when it was our turn to order, we ordered fast, wanting to get out of the downpour. It was my bad for not asking the price of the combos. After we ran back to the car with our food, I noticed the price in my receipt that was texted to me via Square. Each combo was $24!!! And sadly, none of it tasted good either. I really wanted to love this food truck, but it just didn't happen. The sauce didn't taste like barbecue sauce, but more like tomato paste. The meat (pulled pork and beef brisket) was lukewarm, and the 2 sides were so bad I couldn't eat them. One side was coleslaw, which was basically just chopped cabbage soaked in some vinegar, and the other was braised greens which were super crunchy and tasted barely cooked at all, and without any flavor. I was left still hungry and really disappointed, feeling like I wasted a good amount of money. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Receipt - Barbeque Near Me

It was food truck Friday at our pool. We secured Carnivores at the last minute since we had to change dates. They arrived early and setup in our parking lot. They opened up on time and started taking orders. The food was prepared in front of us and handed out after ordering. This proved to be efficient for those waiting in the long line. Options included sandwiches and non-sandwich options, a few sides(but they ran out of mac and cheese early) as well as drinks. On the plus side they accepted credit cards. We ordered the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. You have the option of adding their spicy slaw and we did. It was so good. They also offered a few side types and we chose spicy. The portions were huge. We probably should have shared a sandwich. I had heard that my friends didn't really enjoy the chicken. Good option for a Food Truck Friday. read more

Got the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese from the truck at Windridge Vineyards. First off, the brisket sandwich was average. Rather than sliced brisket it was a bunch of shredded pieces with lots of fat. The portion was generous but lacked much taste. Likewise I expected the mac and cheese to be much better and it was just average. For $15 (plus the automatic $5 tip that was added without my knowledge) I would have expected more. If you going to add the tip automatically in you should let your customers know, no wonder he didn't offer a receipt. read more

Ordered nachos from food truck at a brewery. I didn't mind $18.15 spending on good food. The product disappointed. As pictured, the serving dish was double ply, which you can see limits the amount of actual food. The quality and flavor was there but the presentation and volume were disappointing. The tip was automatic so we didn't have an opportunity to weigh in, thus doing so here on yelp. This just feels like a poor business model. Overpriced for what we got. This felt like an $8 or $10 max plate of nachos. We won't revisit this option. Flavor was great!!! read more

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Tried the food truck at the NIH. Mac and cheese is drier than a piece of cardboard and doesn't even taste like they put salt in it. $10 for a bowl of dry macaroni read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Barbeque Near Me

I really wanted to give this place a chance but have to review because it was really bad and I instantly wanted a refund. Got pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich. Both meats were overall average and in my case, ice cold. Cole slaw was a weird brown color and looked like it was soaking in vinegar. Mac and cheese had no flavor. If times weren't tough for small businesses right now, I would have requested a refund for the $30 I spent. read more

I know that Carnivore's sauces are great, but I have yet to get meat that is really up to par. I have tried the brisket, pulled pork and the chicken at random times over the last year. I don't know why, but somehow I end up with scraps. The first time was their first week in DC near GWU. The owner was extremely friendly and talkative and I had high expectations. What I got was fat and char...mostly fat. The char used to be meat, but was waaayyyy ovedone. Moreover, the barbecue sauce had been cooked off so it just added a hard crust to the fat. The second time about a year later I got the pulled pork. It was extremely dry and the meat was far less than I have come to expect even from a fast food place. Most recently I tried the chicken...and, what was not bone, grissle or skin actually tasted pretty good and had enough barbecue sauce to taste. But, there was little of that actual meat. 50% actual meat would be an overly generous assessment. Servers are always pleasant and the barbecue baked beans (side) are great, but when I am spending $8 to $10 for barbecue, I expect more. Just because their sauces are good doesn't make up for the fact that I expect that the meat will actually be edible and of decent quality for that amount. Maybe I have just been unlucky, but I doubt that I will be back. read more

I wanted to believe but was unfortunately sorely disappointed. Maybe I was over ambitious in ordering the two-meat chili mac and cheese. It was similarly over ambitious for my stomache. I couldn't taste much of the chili except a bothering thick, murky, tomato vinegar flavor that didn't go well with everything and didn't let me taste the meat. The brisket was mostly adhered in one clump to a thick piece of gristle, so I ended up forgoing most of it. The chicken and the mac and cheese were the rare, much needed respites from the intense chili and sauce, though I couldn't tell what they tasted like individually. I couldn't finish the dish, and it ran through my body almost immediately. I'd be curious to see what the meat is like when it's left bare, without all these extra fixins. Stay tuned for an update if I ever get that courage. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - 2 meat over chili and mac & cheese. Too much sauce! - Barbeque Near Me

One of my favorite food trucks, hands down. Maybe it's their four awesome sauces (just get them in any combination - there's a Memphis sweet, NC vinegar, hot Mustard, and a habanero hot). Just get any combo of their sauces on on the pulled pork sandwich and call it a day. The bread is fluffy and substantial, but this sandwich definitely needs to be eaten with a fork after the juices have sank in. I've also had the chopped brisket (pretty good, but can be a bit dry), and my friends who have tried to smoked chicken love it. Btw, their vinegar based cole slaw is simply amazing! The only other side they offer is baked beans, which I haven't tried. Basically, you can get a huge, tasty, satisfying meal for $8-13. And you don't have to wait for your smoker all day. What I love most about Carnivore is their customer service! They now take credit card, and always serve with a smile. Also, they are one of the most consistent trucks in terms of food quality (food is always the right temperature, the pulled pork I got this week tastes like the one I got last week). Additionally, ever since they upgraded from their little pickup to a full sized food truck, they've gotten more efficient and don't run out of items. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - the new truck! - Barbeque Near Me

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Since I dont work in DC I have missed much of the foodtrucks fiesta. At the Philips Museum after hour, they organized for a few foodtrucks to be there including Carnivore BBQ. I was very excited to try it besides the fact that it was a foodtruck, it's also BBQ! The smaller truck was run by two people with iPad to take orders and pay with credit cards - how awesome was that?? The gentleman who prepared the BBQ sandwiches was very jovial and fast with the service. I asked for the brisket it was served with his concoction of sauces including the "ghost" sauce which was the most spicy. The brisket was served in freshly baked buns and topped with fresh slaws. I could see the nicely chipped beefs its ring and char. What's great too was the nice pieces of crispy fat included for the complete flavor. So good. read more

This was some great BBQ that you can smell from a few blocks away. The Meat - Extremely tender, smoked and slow cooked to perfection. The brisket has a great smoky flavor, but is quite fatty. The pulled pork is extremely juicy and full of flavor. The Sauces - Memphis is a sweet delicious sauce that you can't get enough of. I like to mix it with the Mustard spicy sauce (pitmaster's choice) and the combo is heavenly. The Slaw - vinegar based slaw, seasoned well and adds a refreshing taste. The Bun - the buns are pretty weak. But since the portions are massive, you are eating your "sandwich" with a fork and knife anyways, so it's easy to look passed the buns. Lines are pretty long, so expect to wait a bit. Definitely worth the wait though. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me

Best thing about this food truck's their HUGE portion. They give you so much meat that I usually go into food coma mode after lol. 2 Meat Combo ($11) - comes with slaw & bread; I'd recommend Beef Brisket & Pulled Pork. The meat themselves are decently good, especially for food truck quality. I usually get their Carolina (vinegar based) sauce. If you're looking for a huge hearty meal, this food truck's the way to go! read more

Had the beef brisket and was not impressed with it at all. It was insanely over-priced at $11, especially considering the fact that they serve it on an awful, tough, bland and unappetizing bun that they probably got at the grocery store for a quarter. For that money, it should have came with a side of loaded smoked beans. As for the brisket itself, it was mediocre at best. It was unevenly cooked, with some pieces being tender while others were tough and chewy. On top of that, the meat was very fatty, in fact one whole piece that I started eating was all fat and I had to spit it out. The best part of the meal was the Memphis barbecue sauce. It wasn't amazing and didn't have much kick to it but it had nice flavor. Adding a spicy hot sauce would probably make a sweet combination, although I don't think I'll be returning any time soon. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me

I ordered the Mac Attack with brisket. And while the the brisket and macaroni were very good at their base.... it was ruined because they didn't drain the brisket. It was swimming in fat. I might eat here again and give them another chance.... But I'll ask they not ladle half a cup of fat into the tray. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Swimming in fat. They didn't drain the brisket. Hard to eat. - Barbeque Near Me

I tried this truck simply because it had the longest line, so I figured that must be a good sign. It was! Took about 15 minutes with 10 people in front of me. I got the pulled pork with the Memphis and Mustard sauces, on a bun with the slaw. The serving was so large, I expected to save half for later ... But it was too delicious for that and I finished it off. Great choice for a hearty lunch if you're deciding between food truck options! read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Pulled pork with Memphis and (spicy) Mustard sauces, served with slaw on a bun - $11 with tax. Delicious! - Barbeque Near Me

The servers were rude and did not acknowledge my presence for over five minutes when it was my turn in line. I understand they were busy preparing another order but could have simply asked me to wait. They were however friendly to folks before and after me. Felt like I was being discriminated as a person of color. Would have walked away but I had ordered online. Food tasted average and not much different from processed meat in prepared meals from Costco. read more

I went to the Curbside Cookoff: Trucko De Mayo today. Only today, May 5, to 9 PM. on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds (Lot 3). Lots of other food trucks there also. It's a free event. Parking is free also. Yelpers: search for "Trucko De Mayo" as an event now. I am not a big beef eater but I almost bit my tongue eating the BBQ brisket sandwich. I tossed the bread because it would be to much to eat. I ate the brisket and the vinegar based slaw. I thought the vinegar based slaw enhanced the brisket taste. I am from SC and grew up eating slaw w/BBQ so perhaps it is an acquired taste. Whatever. It worked for me! Red, Hot & Blue is not in the same league as this food truck. I asked which sauce to use and the man serving the brisket suggested a combo (sorry I forget what is was.) Then he gave me a piece of brisket with the combo sauce on it and I was sold. So just ask and do not pretend to be a brisket expert if you are a novice brisket eater, like me. Now I may have to search again for this food truck before the next annual Trucko De Mayo. LOL read more

Super yummy! Placed an order to pick up at the "food drop" in our neighborhood. Unfortunately the order never went through but crazy Steve hooked me up and gave me a sample brisket and Mac and cheese. Amazing food! Hope they come back next week and I can figure out how to properly place an order online! Lol. Thank you! read more

My order-Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on the side and mac&cheese. It was pretty good. I took it back to my desk and discovered I didn't get BBQ sauce for my sandwich. I asked for the Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce. The guy said "Only?" and I said "Yes". Either he misunderstood me or I don't understand their version of Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce. The meat did have a vinegar taste so maybe that's what they call it. The pulled pork was good without the tomato based BBQ sauce so I didn't mind. I'll take my leftovers home and use my own sauce. Glad I remembered to get the coleslaw on the side. I hate that. Why would I want a sloppy side dish on top of a sloppy sandwich? Anyway. If you can see my pic, the coleslaw didn't look so great or edible. I might try them again one day but not until I try the other options on the block. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - Pulled pork with mac. Coleslaw on the side. Hate it on my sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me

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I had the opportunity to try this barbecue at my workplace today. To start off, I asked the cook, possibly the owner, if they had a sauce similar to Virginia BBQ sauce, which is sweet and tangy. Instead of giving me a simple yes or no, he mocked me, laughed, and said there's no such thing. Little does he know that Virginia is one of the birthplaces of BBQ, but I digress. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, since they ran out of mac and cheese. The meat was very dry and not flavorful. The only thing that was descent was the Memphis sauce itself. I have had far better at the apparently non-existent Virginia BBQ restaurants. It costs me $11 for one dry, inedible sandwich. Luckily, my coworker got a cheeseburger and fries from another food truck (which she got for the same price) and shared her fries with me. I recommend that he go to Virginia and take some tips. Definitely don't recommend this place. You can probably get something better for a cheaper price. read more

Carn BBQ was at a brewery my boyfriend and I were at last weekend - we ordered the nachos with everything on them. I was walking back to the truck shortly after I ordered it to ask if Steve could put the chili on the side, but as I walked up he already smothered the chips with the chili. I don't eat red meat and it was completely my fault not telling him sooner, but he was so so nice and made me a separate plate with no chili on it FREE of charge! I asked if I could pay him extra, but he insisted that it would be free - I was beyond appreciative and the nachos were delicious! Thanks Steve! read more

The food from Carnivore BBQ is easily worth a 5 star rating in my mind; however, there are a few minor detractors that keep them from realizing the full potential of some of their competitors. Specializing in only BBQ, and with just 2 sandwich options, this truck has done what they do very well, the only problem is they can only do so much with what they have. Taking the idea of a "food truck" in a very different direction than most of what you'll find in DC, the Carnivore BBQ truck is literally a pick-up truck (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UaFEDq4lEBXioPNNbgFhIA?select=huV-mtLk6MmCvX007MhK7w), rather than the discarded UPS-style truck/vans you see most vendors using. Where this becomes a problem is in quantity of food, which has an obvious effect on the amount of variety available, as well as the ability to keep it warm and fresh. Without burners going, the BBQ has to be served cafeteria style out of a tray, and isn't exactly warm when you get it back to your desk. Luckily, BBQ is one of the few things that isn't as suspect to this type of temperature swing, as what you're really going for are strong flavors and tenderness, both of which really shine in Carnivore's offerings. I began with the beef brisket, which is a little over a half-pound, set on an Uptown Baker's (Bethesda shop) roll and then heavily covered in their signature Memphis style BBQ sauce and a light bit of the slaw (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UaFEDq4lEBXioPNNbgFhIA?select=kbrz8SaeTrzkPLYWCA3A8Q). I have to give them major props for the brisket here. When compared to the pulled beef sandwich from PORC, the one at Carnivore is not only somehow bigger, it is also much more moist, flavorful, and full of different textures, from the charred outside bits to the delicious fatty chunks. On this sandwich I really wanted to get a taste of their BBQ sauce too, and it didn't disappoint. It wasn't a game-changer in either direction, but it simply added a nice backdrop to some delicious BBQ. I especially loved the roll that this sandwich was served on, as it did a great job of holding up to the brisket and offering a nice smooth texture. I think the 22 hour smoke really comes out more in the brisket as well, and you could definitely get bits of the oak in some of the bites that weren't heavily sauced. This very well could be the best brisket I've had in the DC area. Not content with sampling just one of their items, I went ahead and ordered the pulled pork sandwich (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UaFEDq4lEBXioPNNbgFhIA?select=CWh2QT3ha0uHXFyA4lcWTw) as well, which also comes on a roll from Uptown Baker, a softer artisan seed-covered style. I decided to have a good bit more slaw on top of this one, as he calls it "NC style" and I always love to see how people interpret things from my state. Basically what he means by this is it is vinegar based, rather than mayonnaise, and it was actually pretty good, but again not really a game-changer in either direction, as compared to the "pork sauce" from PORC, which is one of the most wonderful BBQ toppings I've ever had. The pork here was perfectly tender though, and VERY moist. So much so my bun was nice and dripping by the time I was ready to eat it. This is actually perfectly fine with me, I like it a bit messy, but just a heads up for those of you who like to be prissy. What really hurts this operation is how limited they are going to be. At $9 for the brisket and $8 for the pork, people might want a few more options on the side rather than slaw. I know I would love to see something like onion rings or hush puppies, real BBQ staples where I'm from, but that's just not possible without a deep fryer on site. Being cash only is also always a pet peeve of mine, and it doesn't seem like they intend to stray from that, as they've actually been in business for quite some time serving various farmers markets in the area for years now. I highly recommend finding their truck soon though, just bring your own BBQ sauce from home if you like, because they currently only offer one option, another big disappointment from me, as I don't think the same sauce ever works on both pork and beef. Now, if you'll excuse me, I just ate well over a pound of BBQ, and I think I'm ready for my nap. read more

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Hey, Mic. What's wrong? \ Nothing really. I'm a little cranky due to lack of sleep. I tried to take a nap, but I just can't fall asleep. \ / 0 0 (|) /|\ /\ /\ =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= this stick figure theater has been interrupted in an attempt to write a real review. this truck makes some mammoth pulled pork BBQ sandwiches. the following advice is given in order for you to be properly prepared if you ever catch sight of this tuck: 1. practice stuffing a tennis ball canister in your mouth, or chewing on the fat end of a baseball bat before consuming one of these BBQ sandwiches. you will need to loosen up your jaw in order to be able fit at least a portion of Carnivore's fine 'sandwiches' into your mouth. if pre-jaw exercises are not performed prior to Carnivore sandwich consumption --- there is a very strong likelihood that you may break something. 2. there are a number of different sauces that you can choose from to put on your sandwich of choice. 3. copy/pasting is a good tool to use in writing reviews. for example, these are the sauces you can choose from: MemphisTomato based, Rich, Sweet, Smoky, Balanced with a Slight Kick. It takes more than 20 ingredients to make this sauce. I ought to know, I make it. MustardOur Hot (xxx) BBQ Sauce: You first taste the mustard, then sweet, then vinegar and finally the great fire only a fresh Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Jamaica) can deliver. It's very hot, but not too hot (for those that like hot) to handle. It's the burn that keeps you coming back for more. It's not Jamaican, but, Mon, it should be. Our Pitmaster's Choice for BBQ (he likes it hot). South Carolina Pulled Pork Pucker SauceVinegar Based Sauce, tart, a hint of sweet and touch of heat. THE BBQ SAUCE for those who prefer to taste their pork and not the sauce. **Organic Pepper**Currently, we also offer a home-made organic pepper sauce. An elixir designed to super-charge any of the above BBQ Sauces. This week it's Habanero. Expect other exotic home-made, organic pepper sauces in the weeks to come (did anyone say Aji Pepper from Peru?). 4. they now have beans available as a side dish. they are spicy, tangy, and delicious. in fact, i would dare say ----- they taste even better than the sandwiches. 5. bring either a bio-hazard suit or a used bed sheet with you while eating one of Carnivore's BBQ sandwiches. you W I L L make a mess while trying to stuff the sandwich into your gullet. you don't want to go back to work with red stains splattered all over your shirt or blouse. people will laugh at you, or worse. they may call the authorities and have you hauled out of the office as potential 'person-of-interest' in some type of investigation. not that either of those things have happened to me. 6. does anybody know the number of a good lawyer? 7. make sure that you have good and up-to-date plumbing in whatever building you will be utilizing one hour post-consumption of your Carnivore BBQ sandwich. the plumbing S H A L L be tested. more than likely ~ a number of times. 8. warning - consumption of a Carnivore sandwich may induce a temporary coma. do not be around sharp objects or hard concrete while finishing off your sandwich. we now continue with stick figure theater, already in progress =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Mic, did you like the sandwich? ZzzZZzZzzz zzzz Mic? ZzzZZZzzzzz zzzzzz Mic? Are you dead? ZzzZZzzzzzZzzZzz \ / \ / 0 /|\ /\ \/__\/0 read more

3.75 stars. The proliferation of food trucks have brought about an expansive amount of fusion cuisine to Washington DC as well as a myriad number of interesting marketing techniques designed to boost business. Famously eschewing the neon color schemes and muppetry is Carnivore BBQ, a stand alone Chevy pickup which beckons the patron with its fiery logos, renegade country-folk music, and most importantly, the tantalizing smell of delicious BBQ. I asked the owner whether they accept credit and he politely refused. In the interim, he provided simple explanations to the complex assortment of spices and peppers that add depth to vinegar and tomato-based sauces. Carnivore BBQ also sports a spicy mustard that they recommend for their brisket BBQ, but I have yet to try it. What I have tried has been amazing. While I have a heavy preference for thinly sliced brisket, the chopped brisket had satisfying portions of bark and fat. There were a couple of pieces that were a bit drier than I would have liked, but this is chopped brisket. I used Memphis BBQ sauce, slaw and a bit of a ghost chili/habanero mixture to top my sandwich. It should be noted that this "sandwich" was overflowing with rivers of meat (the proprietor allowed me to sample some of the off-menu sausage on the house). I am estimating that my portion contained no less than one full pound and I am likely underestimating the true amount of food I received today. In other words, as far as quantity is concerned, Carnivore BBQ destroys all of its competitors when compared solely on price. It's not even a reasonable argument. While it was somewhat difficult to spot this truck, it should be noted that their lack of colorful marketing added to their appeal. The fire logos and the long-haired proprietor brought me back to BBQ pits across the South. The Chevy Pickup truck is unique to DC as a food truck vehicle. Even the accompanying music added another layer of satisfaction to the overall experience. Carnivore goes a long way to halting arguments that food trucks cannot provide quality food dead in its tracks. More importantly, it provides a reasonably priced BBQ option along with the BBQ Bus to the price gouging albeit delicious options at the Standard and Hill Country. I'll definitely be back. read more

Easily the single worst food truck experience of my life. And I've been to hundreds in cities across the U.S. Not only did a single brisket sandwich cost $15 with tax, it was also underwhelming in every way. We don't get BBQ food trucks at Farragut Park all that often, so I beelined it when I saw "BBQ" the door of the red Carnivore BBQ truck. That was my first mistake. Ordering and paying were my second and third. The guy inside the truck grabs a beautiful, untouched brisket, puts it on a cutting board and instead of slicing into it like a normal person and neatly placing the slides on a bun with some sauce, he proceeds to obliterate the brisket with a meat cleaver. What I got was about the same consistency as ground beef and/or cauliflower rice. If he ran it through a wood chipper, it would have come out the same way. If this truck was parked next to a dumpster around lunchtime, I'd rather hop in the dumpster and see what I could scrounge up for a meal instead of wasting money on the crap coming out of Carnivore BBQ's truck. Gross. read more

I think this food truck guy was trying to kill me. Memphis-styled BBQ REPRESENT! I kid you not. I walked up and saw he had a choice between pulled pork and the beef brisket and I asked if I could have a taste of each as I wasn't sure which one I wanted. He let me sample both with a tip of coleslaw and some of the BBQ sauce. I said I would go with the beef brisket and he asked if I was sure that I didn't want both. I said casually that it would be too much food as it is for a normal sized portion, but I just want the beef brisket. He said, just for saying it was too much food, he was giving me the combo sized portion. This made an already enormous "sandwich" not even come close to resembling a sandwich. It was a plate of brisket and slaw slathered with a spicy BBQ sauce. WOOOAH! For $9, I was beyond overwhelmed. I almost had to wheelbarrow that bad boy away from the truck to go eat it. The bread buns were useless, I didn't even fool with them. I dipped my fork into this container of a carnivore's bliss and ate as much of it as I could which didn't even seem to make a dent into the container! The flavors of the brisket were solid and the sauce was yummy. The brisket was really tender. I couldn't even get through half of this dish, it was pretty messy and again, way too much food and definitely could be shared. The truck does not misrepresent itself in any way. It is all about the meat and if that's what you want, that is what you will get. Just make sure you cover up your work clothes so you don't get messy and dig in! read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - beef brisket (combo size) - Barbeque Near Me

Delicious. I was planning on just eating lunch in the office today but when foodtruckfiesta.com informed me that Carnivore BBQ was near my office, I just couldn't resist. The brisket was very juicy and the combination of sweet and spicy sauces that was suggested to me worked very well together. Not too spicy but had a nice kick to it. The cole slaw is vinegar based for those that, like me, do not like mayo. I do agree with Justin C in that they could use some sides. I think the only thing that would have been better than that meal was that sandwich with a side of hush puppies. While I truly did enjoy the sandwich, $9 seems pretty expensive for BBQ. read more

I'm literally writing this halfway through my sandwich. This truck is divine. I got the combo today (pulled pork and beef brisket) and it's perfection. A great combo, best of both worlds. It's greasy, meaty, succulent deliciousness. Slaw adds a perfect tang to the sweetness of the Memphis sauce. Yeah, you'll find a stray piece of fat from time to time. if you don't like it, just toss it aside. No biggie. And yeah, maybe they could have sides. But honestly, they don't need sides with the EPIC portions you get. Speaking of which, is this sandwich a slightly overwhelming portion for the average woman? Yes. But I am going to eat it all? Hell yes. It's that good. If Carn's in your area, do it. You'll be happy you did. Def my favorite BBQ truck, I even took the metro to go here despite another truck being right up the street. Now THAT'S dedication. read more

I think maybe it's the rush-rush, immediate-gratification lifestyle we all live in here in the Washington Metropolitan Area that NOBODY ever takes the extensive amount of time to make barbeque the way it HAS to be made to be good. And if nobody is making great barbeque locally, that means that most people locally haven't even ever tasted great barbeque. And if you haven't tasted the good stuff, how can you possibly rate the average stuff properly? Like if the ONLY woman you'd ever seen naked was Roseanne Barr, you might look at the V Magazine spread of Lady Gaga and say, "WOW is she an attractive woman." So maybe it's the measuring stick I am using that's cocked up. If all I ever had was a McDonald's McRib sandwich and Carnivore Q...well, 5 Stars for the truck! It's pretty good food and they give you a ton of it, but it's just not anywhere near the top of the spectrum. And having eaten 'que that's so far out on the long tail of the Barbeque Goodness Distribution, I guess I just have the mode shoved SO far left that I feel like most people make average to below-average barbeque. This is fairly-good, not-at-all-shitty barbeque. And from a truck? Good on ya'. If you are looking for good barbeque around these parts, here's my Top 10 barbeque places in the WMA: 1. McCoy's BBQ - worth the drive 1.5 Willard's (best local) 4. Rockland's (boy, that fell off quickly) 4 1/2. Old Glory (square in the fat part of the curve here) 5. Red Hot and Blue/Carnivore Q/Famous Dave's/Shit my neighbor grills 8.8. Dickey's Barbecue Pit 8.9. Carolina Brother's Pit Barbeque 8.92. Dixie Bones 9. Being pepper sprayed 10. The Pit's Top 57. Hill Country Barbecue read more

Went to this food truck with a friend for lunch and oh dear lord... Dat Brisket. Got some habanero sauce on there as well to spice it up. Do yourself a flavor and get down on it. As always, use caution when consuming bbq during the day as the onset of the itus will never be far behind. read more

I ventured over to Farragut Square for lunch the other day and I had a very good experience with the Carnivore BBQ food truck. And this is good news considering the many disappointments with DC BBQ I've had up to this point. There is no reason why a southern city like DC should have such a dearth of good BBQ joints. Carnivore food truck keeps it simple; chicken, pork or brisket sandwiches, smoked baked beans, slaw and drinks. They use a variety of self-described "homemade" sauces ranging from fiery hot to North Carolina vinegary to sweet and tangy. They also have a sauce that they call "habanero hots." You can have one or the other, or mix them up or "Have it our way," as they say. This is a mix of "memphis," "mustard" and "habenaro hots." When you order, you can get a sandwich and side combo or just a sandwich or side alone. I chose the combo brisket sandwich with the "have it our way" sauce and a side of "loaded smoked beans." This sandwich was super big and very tasty. The brisket had shreds of tender beef with a nice combination of chewy burnt ends mixed with flavorful fatty pieces. They pile this on top of, and all around a bun that is sturdy enough to hold all that meat and sop up the extra juices (and you will have lots of sopping to do so ask for extra napkins!) but not so big it over powers the sandwich. I do not eat cold slaw on my BBQ so I can't comment on that. The loaded smoked beans were indeed smokey as they swam in a heat & tang sauce. And the "loaded" refers to shreds of beef mixed in with your beans. Delightful. I'd love to give this place 3.5 or even 4 stars. Yelp won't allow 3.5 stars (which I think Carnivore is worth) and here's why I won't give 4 stars just yet: As another reviewer wrote, while the sandwich was big and tasty, the meat was barely luke warm. This sandwich would have easily been one of the best BBQ sandwiches I've had in DC were it not for this fact. They need to find some way to keep the meat piping hot while it is in the holding pens. By the time you squirt on cold sauces onto a luke warm sandwich, it makes a potentially great sandwich only ho-hum. And here's another idea: rather than put your sauces in a cold squirt bottle, maybe you find a way to keep them nice and hot too! Also, the smoked beans were equally tasty. The problem was there was more liquid in the container than beans and brisket pieces. When I scrapped all the beans out, there was still half a container of liquid left. They need to thicken up the sauce a bit and make sure the ladle contains mostly beans and less sauce when they are filling orders. Get these things together and I believe Carnivore could be a real winner. read more

Great prices, great flavor/texture, and generous portions. I'm a pretty harsh critic of bbq since I'm a native Texan, and this truck did not disappoint! I ordered the pulled pork with slaw on top, and tried all three sauces plus the habanero topping. The basket they serve the sandwich in looked a bit overwhelming- it was a giant mound of pork & slaw with a bun hidden somewhere underneath it all.To my surprise, the bottom bun held together and I was able to eat the whole sandwich, and I even had a few bites of meat & coleslaw left over. All 3 sauces plus habanero was the perfect topping- enough to make your mouth tingle but not overbearing. My favorite part about the business is their story, if you haven't read it I would hop on the website and check it out. I'll gladly support them any day. Keep up the good work gentleman! read more

I decided to try Carnivore because I have been craving BBQ recently, saw they were in the area, and the good reviews on Yelp. The best things I can say about Carnivore are, as many have mentioned, the servings are generous. You do get a good amount of meat on your sandwich. Also, the Memphis Sauce wasn't too bad. It wasn't anything to write home about, but I've had worse. For my lunch, I tried the Brisket. Maybe I'm a bit spoiled as my mom is an excellent brisket cook, making it so tender it falls apart at the touch of a fork. I did find, as others have mentioned, that the brisket was dry, almost overcooked at points. The Jack Daniels Brisket you can buy in a store had better texture and flavor IMO. The bun, as some have pointed out, felt like it had been sitting out for a bit. I had to microwave it back at the office to soften the bun. I also found a hair (one that is much longer and a different color than mine) within the meat. It is possible the hair could have been floating in the air in my office, but.... The NC Style (vinegar) slaw is quite a change from the norm. I guess if you like vinegar, you'll enjoy it. But compared to the normal mayo-based coleslaw dressings, it is a shock, both it taste and appearance. At least I had mine on the side. If I'd tried it on the meat, I probably would have dropped this to a 1 star. I should have asked if I could switch the slaw for beans, as they cost the same as side orders. The wrapping is also a little off, a thin cardboard boat (think the kind some french fries come in) is flimsy, but the plastic wrap does protect it well until you get back to your office. Add to that the price (which can be around $15.00 for a sandwich, one side, and a drink (assuming no combos - there are none advertised on the menu), and it is too much for what you get... I was really hoping to like Carnivore, but with everything above, it just doesn't measure up to basic hopes for me. read more

Meatgasm... I don't even try eating this as a normal sandwich anymore. There is just ridiculously way too much meat to eat this without a mess, but thats why thy give you a nifty fork. The combo pushes the meat per dollar ratio even further with both brisket and pulled pork. My personal preference is the brisket with mustard and habanero sauce. read more

The BBQ truck has been on my radar to try one day. They were invited to my office building to serve lunch. I thought they had a great looking truck. Its stopped there. I ordered the pulled smoked chicken with spicy sauce. I could not tell the flavor of the meat because he poured SO MUCH sauce on the phreakin sandwich....when I got to my desk my chicken was nearly floating in all the sauce to which was not that good at all. Your are not a real BBQ dude if you dont know to ask for how much sauce or just allow folks to squirt at their own will. It amazed me cause I dont really care for sauce if the meat is smoked well. Incredible how I was upset at the time and money spent only to find I gotta eat this with a fork because the bread is now soggy. The Mac n Cheese was decent and worth a star. I wont be back there are too many bbq trucks out there to try. Hardys BBQ is my favorite. read more

Carnivore BBQ and Catering - way too much sauce. - Barbeque Near Me

Very impressed with this truck although I am by no means a BBQ expert. I have gotten food here twice and once ordered the combo (brisket and pulled pork) and once just the pulled pork. Personally, brisket is a bit too chewy/fatty for me but friends from Memphis swear this is the real deal as far as good brisket. The pulled pork, however, is heavenly. I like the vinegar-based sauce with the pork although the Memphis-style tomato sauce is damn good too. I am kind of gross about the whole operation and just enjoy eating the pork with my fingers but for those of you with opposing thumbs, they do provide forks ;) This is a strange operation, with one dude taking your order while the other works furiously sawing and piling your meat onto delicious buns from the side of a truck but I kind of like the no-frills about the place. The slaw is decent too and I appreciate that it is not drenched in mayo. Also, a ton of food for the price and there is no way in hell you are eating this as a sandwich unless you have a head that flips open in the middle so just take the proffered fork and knife, or use your hands. I am not a huge, huge fan of BBQ but when I get the hankering, this truck delivers at the right price and definitely the right amount of food. Good show, Carnivore! read more

My review is based on the pulled pork sandwich. I went with the suggestion of mixing the two sauces. -Portion is huge like everyone else has said. -Sauce is OK (much better than PORC's) -Pork is just meh/ok. I didn't get much of a smoke flavor. -Bun is nothing special -cole slaw is horrible - tasted like just vinegar and nothing else. Beware, they put it on the meat unless you specify you don't want it. I learned the hard way. I honestly do not understand the 4 & 5 star ratings. I love pork and especially kalua pig the way we do it back home in Hawai'i, but this here, was just OK. Perhaps I'll try the brisket in the future... read more