I always visit a BBQ place twice before I review it. Today, it was a rib lunch plate. The ribs were smoked well and tasty. Personally, I'd rather have had them topped with less sauce and delivering a bit more of a "tug", but these certainly weren't overcooked. Baked bean side was the perfect balance of sweet and smoky. On my last visit, I had a perfectly executed pulled pork sandwich. It's not too often that you get actual bark on a commercially delivered pulled pork, but this place delivered! All in all one of the better BBQs in this area. I'll certainly return and work my way through the menu. Prices are fair, as good BBQ ain't cheap (and cheap BBQ ain't good) ! read more

El Toro Grande - Rib plate with one side. - Barbeque Near Me - Palm City, Florida

Driving down the road I came upon a gem of a Tex-Mex BBQ truck in the parking lot of Palm City Farms. GREAT FOOD! All eaten in a relaxed outdoor seating setting. They have a great assortment of meals and sides. Add this to my lucky finds and many comebacks in the future. read more

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Amazing! I lived in Texas for 8 yrs & this is the 1st time I actually got "Texas BBQ" here in Florida. I have tried a few that people have said were great & have literally left the meal on the plate. This food truck was just like Texas I got a grilled cheese with brisket & the fries are like fat potato chips!! My nephew got the pulled pork & said they made the mac & cheese extra creamy. Wonderful food, excellent service & right in the Palm City Market made this choice even more excellent. Have I mentioned excellent yet? They also have an outdoor seating area but I had other running to do. Sorry no pictures we were hungry & it smelled so good. read more

El Torro Grande is the real deal. From the moment I drove in, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they serve, which immediately set the tone. I've been loving and eating BBQ my whole life, and it takes a lot to impress me but this place completely blew me away. The meat was unbelievably juicy, tender, and succulent, cooked Texas-style to perfection with no heavy seasoning or sauce needed. It literally falls off the bone and melts in your mouth so tender that anyone could enjoy it with ease. I had the rib sandwich while on a work route, expecting just a quick bite, but it turned into an unforgettable experience. Every bite spoke to the quality and care behind the food. Even though I live counties away, they've gained a loyal customer I'll absolutely be making the trip back for more. This place is a true hidden gem, and I'm still blown away. read more

The best empanadas I've ever had. I'm so glad that we found this truck at the fireworks show!

I used this place for a party recently and everything was exactly and beyond what I expected and wanted. All my guest loved the food, the owner was easy to work with and a wonderful local who genuinely cares about the customers that come to him. This was the first time using a food truck like this for an event but honestly I'm excited to have another event just to work with them again. read more

Great food, great service, great quality and timing, if you do go I suggest the brisket Mac bowl.

Cant wait for this spot to open! Located in the Palm City Farms & Produce amongst a few other trucks, I found my way in front of an inconspicuous white catering trailer parked next to a seasoned drum smoker smellin mighty good. On the menu for today were ribs, pulled pork, jumbalaya, burgers and some conch fritters. I was intrigued by a BBQ type truck churning out some jambalaya and greens, so I went with that, though the fritters were also calling my name. Behind the closed screen was Chef Terance. Got my order and let me know would be about 10 minutes as my food would be cooked to order -- good for me! I heard him mixing, chopping, stirring and the sizzle going as I waited. I took an opportunity to peak my head into the smoker where there were a few pork butts, I believe, hanging out with a wonderful deep delicious bark resting. Chef let me know food was almost up, and that he's also working on a birria grilled cheese -- my ears perked up. Then, he sang beautiful words to my ears: would you like to try it with me? Ab-so-freakin-lutely, I would like to try that with you! He presented to me damn near half the sandwich on a plate w/ a cup of consommé, which I was expecting maybe a tiny bite! So, lets talk about the grilled cheese (dont forget, I also have jumbalaya and collars goin!). The sandwich was a pressed grilled cheese w/ a skirt of crispy cheese on the outside, which was great as it gave some pleasant crunch amongst the gooey-chewy inner cheese. Oh yea, more cheese was inside. Not just cheese, though. Pulled pork mixed in. And a great amount. Chef even said he thinks it needed more, but I disagreed. Its a grilled cheese, and had a great element of the meatiness to go along with it. The consommé was great, too. Rich and smoky. Chef asked what I thought could be done to take it up a notch, and I said its a great sandwich as is, but maybe something bright to liven it, maybe some cilantro or green onion for a hint of freshness and color pop. I would absolutely order it, and the next time I find my way in that parkin lot, even if its not on the menu I may just ask if he has it available! Once finished with the sample (again, half a sandwich!) I took my box of food and headed back to the office, all while contemplating: Can I drive my lifted jeep w/ a manual transmission, amongst the lane shifts, uneven lanes, in traffic, along Martin Hwy while theyre still doing the ridiculous lift and paving? I opted to wait, albeit difficult. Fortunately I work right off 42nd, so it was only a mile or so to drive. I sat down at my desk, ripped open my utensils and immediately hit the greens. And man, do they hit. Delicious! Cooked just right. Not wilted, not soggy. Nice tang. Nice bit of chew left. Only thing I wish I had was a bit of Texas Pete pepper sauce. Dont need it for sure, but they'd bring me back to my childhood in Georgia for sure! Next, the jumbalaya. Fresh made, man. How can you beat that? Rice was on point, thank God, as there was no shortage. Nicely cooked, not soggy and not just plain-jane white rice. Nice flavor, and a great char for more texture -- Chef gets it, ya'll. Food isnt just flavor, its TEXTURE is just as important. The peppers and onions, you'll never guess, perfectly cooked. Not crunchy and raw. Not soggy and overdone. Even after being in a togo container. Slices of sausage. I can still count 10+ shrimp and I already ate about 5 (I'm sittin here stuffed, guys...).. Shrimp arent tough, which as you can guess, isnt the easiest thing to do. Tons of flavor. This isnt box mix for seasoning. This is Chefs mix, and Chef gets it. Chef said he's doing his grand opening the 2nd week in December, and I am sure he'll do great. I know that I'll def be hitting it back, be hard not to when he's so close. I didnt mention above, but he has plenty of sides to pick from. He started listing them off (probably could add these to a board), but there was dirty rice, black beans, beans and rice, greens, mac and cheese, and at that point I cut him off and went with greens. Worth mentioning, a co-worker just came in with a question, stopped dead in tracks and went: WHAT IS THATTTTTTTTT, it smells amazing! read more

El Toro Grande - Jumbalaya and greens - Barbeque Near Me - Palm City, Florida

The BBQ was unprecedented for FL. Best BBQ I have had in years from anywhere. The service is also 2nd to none. He really cares about serving quality food. The ambiance is solid. Located at the corner of Citrus & Martin Hwy, its worth a drive from Palm Beach or Fort Pierce. read more

El Toro Grande - BBQ chicken, rice & beans - Barbeque Near Me - Palm City, Florida

I'll do my best to write this after attempting to finish my food!! I'm so stuffed right now I have meats coming out my ears and I still have food in my container for a whole other meal!! And that says a-lot since I'm anything but skinny!! We've been here before Chef Terrence had the food truck and was doing his food under a canopy. Finally had the chance to come back. My wife got the Nachos with pulled pork and I'm still not sure how they were able to close the lid it was piled so high!! My wife said she was in heaven it was so good. Last time I was here I had the Jambalaya and I haven't had a better Jambalaya since then and that says a-lot since we were just in New Orleans in January. This time I ordered the o Henry which was chicken ribs and pulled pork with 2 sides. I got the collard greens which I always compare everyone else's to Chef Terrence's and the baked beans. The beans had a sweet flavor to them which I absolutely loved!! So much more flavor than the normal molasses tastes. Now the meats..... I received my bulging container which was supposed to be chicken,pulled pork and ribs but as usual Chef Terrence has to give you more than you asked for lol. So inside was a nice pile of smoked Turkey and the other meats and the chicken came in a second container!! All the meats come with a trio of sauces drizzled on top. If you're reading this and not already getting into your car to go there you're missing out !! I believe the food truck is only there Thursday thru Sunday but it's well worth it. Always great food and friendly service . read more

Amazing fresh & hot food, great owner, you definitely won't regret trying it!! Owner even offers catering!!

The wings were the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice. The rub was incredible with a sweet bbq. Chef Terrence was very friendly and accommodating, too. Cant wait for seconds! read more

Absolutely incredible food, the most friendly service in town, and just an authentic taste that will leave you having to come back for more!!!! Hands down the Mac and cheese, empanadas and cowboy burger are a win!!!! read more