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    Carter's Barbeque

    3.6 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Southern, Seafood
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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jessica B.

    The food is absolutely great. The only reason I gave the rating of 4 stars is because they didn't have smoked items prepared when I arrived. I came an hour after opening and was told smoked items would be available later on in the day. I ordered the meatloaf with mac and cheese and greens. I also had the red velvet cake for dessert. As a consolation, I was given peach cobbler on the house, which was a nice gesture. It was good, but cold, which let me know it was made a day or two prior to given. But I will give this place another go and hope to try their bbq.

    BBQ Ribs Tips Dinner

    Got me fucked up. Nasty ass food. Don't ever and I mean ever sell no rib that cut up the roof of someone's mouth. Junk cut me up like Publix bread. First and last time...

    Drive Thru

    Pork sandwiches and beans were great but the chicken sandwich not so great. We didn't know it was a thigh and drumstick between to pieces of bread. The chicken sandwich was not something you can eat while driving. We give it another try when we come through the area.

    Catering truck
    Deke M.

    Carter's BBQ & Soul Food is a grab 'n go "joint" in Mulberry, one of only 2 non-chains I found open on a Saturday night. There's no inside seating, you either walk-up or drive up. It was a happening place around 6 pm. The female taking my order was not friendly and of few words. I chose pulled pork and onion rings for $7. They didn't tell me they had a combo of sandwich, fries & drink for $7.16 which was disappointing. They asked if I wanted sauce on the pork. Drooling for a nice red vinegar BBQ sauce surprise, I said "sure". It came slathered in a Carolina style mustard sauce which I guess is their "thang". I'm not a mustard girl but ate it. It had a nice kick but was too overbearing for me. The pork was sorta "blah" no smoke flavor and tasted "old". Both the onion rings and the sandwich came too hot to eat at first. The onion rings were tasty but very greasy. The list of sides was long and southern--squash, okra, greens. Sweet potato pie slice was $2. Prices were fair. The place is very southern and soul foodesque, I can see how some enjoy it. But I am not jumping to go back, for taste or friendliness reasons.

    Ribs with Macaroni & Cheese and Collard Greens
    Nicolas L.

    I have stopped at Carter's Barbeque a handful of times over the last few years. The Barbeque has always been tasty and the sides adequate. The restaurant caters to To-Go orders but there is some outdoor seating. On my most recent visit I had the Ribs with Macaroni & Cheese and Collard Greens. The Ribs were tender and meaty and served with a flavorful homemade mustard based BBQ sauce that complimented the meat perfectly. The sides were pretty standard. Overall, Carter's is a solid quality option for good barbeque.

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    Michael y.

    Nothing like fresh brewed ice tea from a stainless steel brewing pot and the smell and taste of a over stuffed chopped pork sandwich with just the right amount of mustard base sauce wrapped in parchment butcher paper. it's a complete hole in the wall. An excellent motorcycle stop on the way to Tampa from SO FLA. As one of the indigenious patrons stated: "True Q, Polk county style- you hear"

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    We went to the one in Lake Wales. freaking terrible. Woody's is better and cheaper. I am completely disgusted, will not return.

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    Very goos tasting barbecue, great service! Catering service was excellent. I recommend this place.

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    Great ribs .... And I owned a BBQ joint in TN for years! The best mustard sauce anywhere. Worth the drive!

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    Every 5 weeks I drive into Tampa and I ALWAYS take home Carter's Barbeque. I'm an RV'r and I can say the best in the country!!! Kathy

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    The barbecue was so spicy hot that it was terrible like they poured a whole bottle of hot sausage in it

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