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    Foothill Momma's BBQ Juke Joint

    4.2 (359 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crystal S.

    We visited the restaurant after having a great time at the drive-through zoo nearby. The service was great, and everyone was friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I really don't have any complaints. Definitely will visit again if we're back in thr area.

    Delicious barbecue place near the mountains in Lexington! Wonderful service very friendly staff a definite go to if you're in this area and looking for some yummy BBQ.

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    Erin H.

    Jersey native and this is the second time I have chosen to stop by this place in two months on the way to North Carolina. It's a very cute little place that has great local ambiance and the service is great. Our waitress was the same person we had in December. Super sweet and never once did we have to ask for something. I got the fried Southern Catfish again with a side of mac and cheese and coleslaw. Don't forget the cornbread because it was nice and warm when we got it. The pictures below are from the first visit. Ribs, sausage plate, fried green beans. Let's just say the food is on point. I forgot to take the pictures for this trip but my daughter got the grilled PB&J with mac and cheese. My mother got the cheeseburger and my husband got his first ever Cuban panini. Everyone was happy. We got fried green beans and homemade onion rings and I couldn't finish my food. Right before we called it quits our waitress started talking about dessert. I became super curious about the homemade banana pudding because I have always wanted to try it. So I just pretended I was at Italian Xmas Eve Dinner of the Seven Fishes and I found room and damn I was glad I did. First time we were here we talked with the waitress about the fact they were trying to get more foot traffic and I told her how when we were on 81 South we saw their new sign. This place is definitely a little hidden gem that is a must to go and try. Food is on point. Service is above and beyond. You can tell that the food is made with love.

    Ribs
    Kaitlin G.

    BBQ after visiting the Natural Bridge, yes please!!! Stopped by for lunch and sat inside! The ladies working were so friendly! We sat down and they grabbed us our drinks immediately, and were quick to take our food order. The food was fantastic!!! I ordered the ribs, which I was told they just took them out of the smoker!! And I got two sides, mashed potatoes and baked beans. It also come with corn bread. The ribs tasted so good and their honey BBQ sauce was a wonderful complement to the meat!! The baked beans were delicious and had pulled pork in them. I thoroughly enjoyed the mashed potatoes and cornbread too! My fiancé got a platter with pulled pork and chicken. He also got two sides Mac n cheese and broccoli. He loved their Mac n cheese!!! Stop by for some great BBQ!!! I recommend it!

    Ben W.

    My family and I were passing through from West Virginia and decided to give this place a shot and I'm glad that we did! Great food, great atmosphere and great service!

    Smokehouse Nachos with pulled pork and cowboy candy jalapeños
    Craig A.

    As a rule, I try to avoid fast food and corporate chain restaurants. This leads me to small restaurants and roadside BBQ joints everywhere I travel. I rolled into Foothill Momma's BBQ while driving through Lexington, Virginia. As the last section of a strip mall, it didn't seem like a BBQ joint. Clean and well lit with ample parking doesn't feel very old-school. I looked over the menu while the blues played in the background. All that changed when the appetizer arrived. Hand cut potato chips were crisp and hidden under a mountain of cheese, pickled candy jalapeños, sauce, and real deal smoked Pulled pork. Main course was ribs, more pulled pork, garlic smashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, baked beans, and hand cut fries. (3 people in the party and we traded sides.) Portions were big. The sides were homemade and delicious. But any BBQ is measured by it's smoked meats. Mommas's leaves no doubt that they are authentic BBQ. The ribs pulled clean off the bone with great smoke flavor, the pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the chicken breasts were juicy. If you stop by Foothill Momma's you owe yourself a dessert. The carrot cake was very good, but they have an amazing taste in my Peanut Butter Cream Pie. I've eaten way too many pies in my life, but this is the best peanut butter pie that I've had. The bill was average for a BBQ joint. The great care and generous portions make it a great value. This BBQ. Joint needs to be on your list if you're ever in the Lexington area.

    Pulled pork platter with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cornbread.
    Kareen L.

    I love barbecue so whenever we travel I alike to find these non-chain barbecue options. This place did not disappoint! Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and attentive and it was VERY clean. Will definitely stop here again when traveling this way again!

    Ribs, mac n cheese and collards
    Brian G.

    Came in town from Jersey and wanted BBQ, glad I stopped here. Everyone was friendly and the food was on point, they put a few sauces out as condiments. Vinegar based sauce as well as tomato based. Honey as well as a sweet spicy sauce. The portions are a little small but oh so good !! I had collard greens and mac n cheese. Probably best i have had. Ribs were nicely done but would like more.

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    The food was great and plenty of it. Down home kind of place with good food and friendly service.

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    This was just ok. Good service, but food was underwhelming. Would not go again. Have to add more words for my review to post ?

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    Excellent food, quick and friendly service along with clean bathrooms made this a perfect lunch spot on our road trip!

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    Great BBQ, friendly service and ownership, had several different platters and they all rocked!

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    3 years ago

    Pulled pork is awesome. BBQ Nachos with cowboy candy are great. Beware the ribs...they aren't KC, Texas, or any other style I know of.

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