We were here on a Monday, because Mondays are all you can eat taco night! Its also an all you can eat ribs night. We had a perfect parking spot right in the front of the place. They have side parking too. My girl ordered all you can eat baby back ribs. Their bbq sauce was right on the table. They had both spicy and sweet. My girl can drink bbq sauce, so I asked for a straw lol. She poured it on her ribs. I ordered my loco fries which is sweet potato fries with fried onions and jalapenos. Then i had the 4 meat combo. So I asked for pulled pork, pulled chicken, and beef brisket(x2). Good stuff. With side order of rice. I sprayed bbq sauce all over the meats. My only complaints is that the rice is around 2 something, and I only got like a small scoop of it. Come on now..They can afford a little more than that. At least 5 scoops dudes. lol. The complimentary chips couldve been crispier and hotter, but the homemade salsa was bangin! Service was decent. Id go back and try taco night again. :) read more

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I am surprised there are no reviews of The Grub Hut (other than the one post here). I have never had a reason to go to Manville nor had an idea that I had driven by it a million times over the years. We decided to switch things up this weekend to finally find and try this place out and I'm glad we did. The Grub Hut is a diamond in the rough and it is not only BBQ...it is a Mexican restaurant as well. Upon walking in you are hit with this amazing aroma of BBQ and smoke. It did not take me more than 5 seconds to say, "I like this place." The place is small...has maybe 15 tables inside and looks like it could be a crowded place at night. It is very clean and the service is great. Looking over the menu, I wanted to try everything...but I was there for BBQ and needed to stick to my guns. We ordered the 'Almost Boneless' appetizer (aka 'Rib Candy') to cover the rib portion of the meal....these are trimmings off the racks of spare ribs. They came with two styles of BBQ sauce for dipping. They were not cooked as I would have done it....I think they should have been more like burnt ends. Never the less, they were very good and the portion was huge for an appetizer. For our entres, we ordered the BBQ Platter with two meats (brisket and pulled pork) and the BBQ sandwich (pulled chicken) with sides of corn bread (a mini loaf), Carolina Apple slaw, sweet potato fries and grilled onions with a jalapenos (I don't know what they do to the peppers but they were amazing). Very good meal and generous sized portions. A few notes on the meats...the chicken was delicious. The brisket was pulled/chopped and not overly smokey....the same for the pulled pork. Tasty, but not as smoked as I had expected. I also prefer a Carolina style vinegar sauce mixed in with my pulled pork to keep it moist...and mustard based sauce vs. using BBQ sauce. But that is just me. I will definitely be going back as I need to give the ribs a run as well as all the other Mexican items on the menu. Who can resist eating a Chimichanga?? As mentioned, The Grub Hut is a diamond in the rough and worth taking the trip to for a great meal. *BURP* [Edit 4/7/08] Went back this weekend for dinner. Holy cow was it good. We opted for Mexican this time around. Portions were enormous. The Jumbo Burrito was as big as my head and the chimi's entree should not be eaten by one person. ;-) The Grub Hut has a new regular. read more

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Small little hole in the wall place but sooo good! I have only been once but will be back. It's a convenient place right across from the movie theater. The chips and the salsa were really good, the salsa has a BBQ flavor it's just very unique. I had the cheesesteak, fries and veggies. Can't complain about any of it! read more

Grub Hut - Cheesesteak fries and veggies - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

On a cool, clammy Saturday night, we trekked to Grub Hut. We had a choice: inside (20 min wait) or outside (immediate seating). We were hungry, so we chose outside. One of the seats was wet from an earlier rain, and after tracking down a server, someone came outside to wipe it down. With a wet towel. So one of us got damp pants. Ten minutes later, no one had even taken a drink order, so we left. I think I've done that perhaps three or four times in my adult life (and I ain't no spring chicken). As an aside, the menus are hard to read - consider a larger/clearer typeface. If you can't deal with your three "al fresco" tables, don't offer them to customers. We spent our $90 at Casa Luna in Somerville, where we were seated immediately and had a very enjoyable dinner. read more

So this past weekend, I decided I needed some Grub Hut sassafras wings. Since you are unable to eat in, I decided to give the Grub Hut app a whirl. I must say that the app was easy to navigate and even offered you a delivery option of of up to 10 miles, for those who don't want to leave the house or without transportation. Needless to say, I placed two orders of wings, one buffalo and one barbeque. I requested the wings to be well done and finished on the grill and they were prepared the way I ordered them! Buffalo wings came accompanied with blue cheese dressing and the barbecue wings came with bama ranch (a peppery ranch) and of course, celery. Due to all of the restrictions facing us in today's environment, it was refreshing to see a family run operation doing its best to keep providing food for take out. Support your local businesses! Support small businesses! And did I mention, that each take out order received FREE chips and jutmade salsa as a token of their appreciation for ordering. Great job as always Grub Hut staff! read more

Grub Hut - Black bean soup with corn and bean salsa and chipotle crema - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

I had been meaning to go here for a while and finally went for a Friday lunch.We had two lunch specials, a cheesesteak with mushrooms and and a brisket sandwich with cheese , both quite good.The place doesn't look like much.Service was quick and pleasant .They have complimentary tortilla chips with a good sauce.Prices are reasonable.It's BYOB.I will come back and explore the menu further which looks like it has considerable potential. read more

Grub Hut - Ok - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

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I've heard great things about this place and couldn't wait to try. We stopped by tonight and were able to sit outside. Food was great. We tried many things. I had the BBQ platter. Pulled chicken and brisket. Brisket tasted very beefy. Next time I'll go with the pulled pork. Pork mole was delicious as well. Monday all you can eat tacos and ribs. It's a Byob, bring tequila and they make margs for you! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Maybe the best BBQ/Mexican restaurant I've ever been too. Every time I come back to NJ I make it a point to come here.

Awesome food, server Britney was fantastic! I would highly recommend this place. The rib sampler was a big meal on it's own. If you're hungry for good food, this is the place to come to. I drove over 1 hour to get here Well worth the drive. read more

I stopped here after doing some Christmas shopping not far away. I have heard of the place from friends who come often and like it. I really want to give them more stars but I am taking off for getting smoked out. There is a smoker which they use to smoke meats and when they opened it, the whole place filled with smoke. It just wasnt ventilated properly and you could see the smoke cloud near the ceiling. My clothes smell like smoke. If it was not for the smoke it would have been a solid 3 star, maybe even 4 star meal. Upon entering I was greeted with a friendly smile and promptly brought chips and salsa. The salsa was excellent. I went with a lunch size chicken enchilada dish. 2 enchiladas came out with rice and beans. The chicken was not dried out and seasoned perfectly. The rice and beans were what I expected. I did not leave hungry. There was more than enough food for me. The service was good the waittress was quick to tell my drink when she saw it was low. read more

As others here have said it is the kind of place you keep driving by and then you give it a try..... Then you immediately get ticked off that no one ever told you about it before! The food is great and different from your regular fare. The presentation and preparation is top notch. The uniqueness of the dining area is another pleasing part of the experience. The service and responsiveness of the staff leaves quite a bit to be desired but the FOOD is what demands respect! I would also recommend their satellite site in the Bridgewater Mall. Same great recipes in a mall! This is a no brainer! read more

Amazing pulled pork. Pork ribs were a tad dry, but not enough to call them bad. Beef ribs won the taste-off, sautéed Brussels sprouts were great, as was the cornbread. Enchiladas a little bland, which was remedied with some salsa verde. Daughters LOVED the burgers and hot link. Definitely will be going back soon. read more

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The idea of American BBQ and Mexican fare works perfectly here and trumps what I think of Tex-Mex. The BBQ is not a joke coming from a former KC and American Royal attendee. The Mexican food is also authentic. Sure it's a small place, it is not cheap, and they get very busy but their food is simply a bargain for the quality and taste. You want cheap food then just click on the Taco Bell ad on Yelp and but don't be mad when your ass is stuck on the throne the next day. Order the loco fries and sweet plantains. The homemade salsa is excellent and free. The pulled pork and brisket are delicious as well. I've not tried everything as I can't afford to keep my waistline and eat here often. read more

Grub Hut - Big platter for two but will feed three. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

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So I am torn between two things, this was my favorite Monday spot for unlimited tacos for ~$20, but now things have gotten out of control. We went 3 people and it cost $90 with tip, we were also asked to pay for an extra chips and salsa (repeat $90 spent). What if we all sat at different tables, come on now... All good things come to and end, and unfortunately this may be the time for Grub Hut. If they can have a $20 all you can eat taco meal, including Chips and Drink refills I am in, because honestly the salsa here is the most amazing thing I have tasted in years, my co-worker actually dreamed about it one Sunday before our Monday AYCE outing. Please fix this Mr Grub, I can't see letting you go !!! -Chris Wimer ---In love since 2005 --- read more

Absolutely love this place!! Their salsa is delicious and fresh. They make it every day so sometimes it has more kick to it than other times but ALWAYS flavorful!! I used to order their enchiladas a lot and they were always good and gave you the option of what sauce to have (rojo, verde, and I believe mild) you can also pick what type of meat you like. I highly recommend the chorizo for something different than your standard chicken and beef. In the last year I have usually order the BBQ Platter usually with the pulled chicken and pulled brisket. It's a hit or miss with this though. Sometimes their chicken and brisket can be a bit dry which is a little disappointing but nonetheless still tasty. When it's tender and juicy it's amazing and their BBQ sauce is excellent!! I always get the plantains which are cooked perfectly. Everyone that works there is very friendly. It's a small place but makes you feel comfortable. It is BYOB and beer always goes great with some Mexican/BBQ food. Have been coming here for years and my husband and I love this place and I'm extremely picky about Mexican food. They also send out coupons in those value packs that come in the mail that's a bonus anytime you can save any money :) read more

Grub Hut - Beef ribs!! Holy cow!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

We were here once before and were amazed by how good the ribs are. Returned tonight with the whole family and the ribs were just as good. We wound up ordering a second full rack! The sides were terrific as well. Try the sweet potato salad - it is such a nice surprise! . The place does not look like much but it is a huge hit with my meat- loving family! read more

The Grub Hut catered my backyard wedding and I could not have been more impressed. The owners made me feel so comfortable and even customized the menu to fit my needs! Mike and his wife Mel will not disappoint when it comes to food and customer service! After doing a site-visit and ensuring that everything would fit in my quaint backyard, the owners reviewed the menu and offered a serving schedule that would keep my guests occupied and entertained! The appetizers, both passed and stationary, blew us away! The coconut shrimp, sweet potato expanadas, and lollipop chicken wings were a hit with my guests! Truly authentic, homemade food! In addition, the dinner buffet was spaced perfectly and kept the food hot; no-one waited in like for more than two minutes! Salmon, ribs, fajitas, creamed spinach, street corn, and so much more - we were in heaven! The best part about the whole experience with The Grub Hut was that they provided their own tables and tents, set everything up, delivered and picked up their materials, and even offered a server and bartender. I honestly did not have to worry about anything during my special day because Mike had everything under control! Highly recommend this restaurant if your looking for delicious and unique food, as well as, personalized and excellent customer service! read more

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Yuk. Baby back ribs so tough. Spare ribs so fatty. Extremely loud. Messy bathrooms Definitely not a great BBQ place We had high hopes read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, & friendly staff. You'll be doing yourself a great disservice if you don't stop by Grub Hut. Ps. B.Y.O.B.B read more

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After a long awaited meal at Grub Hut I am left unsure. The portions were good size, but left something to be desired. I would like to go back and change my opinions of the restaurant, but may be some time before that happens. read more

Grub Hut - Brisket burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Delicious I had lunch with a friend. He had the deep fried ribs and I had a 3 meat platter. It was all very very good. We will be returning read more

This place is my heaven on earth. Real deal smoked Q and amazing Mexican food. You need to go here if you like either (or both). I need to check out this place more and more. The combo platters of bbq and Mexican are delicious. They even combine the 2 to make crossover dishes like Texas brisket fajitas!! B My only complaints are 1) wish they had sliced brisket and 2) they sold the bbq by weight (like more typical bbq joints). read more

Grub Hut - Combo platter - tacos burritos brisket ribs etc yum! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Casual ambiance, byo, friendly service. Two TVs (you can watch the Mets and the Yankees at the same time, OH SNAP). Positives: Variety. Variety of Mexican and barbecue offerings, some fried items, good sides. Loco fries (sweet potato fries with onions and jalapenos) were delicious! Hot link - surprisingly good. First basket of chips and salsa is free and it's a big portion. Salsa tastes great. Good level of heat but lots of flavor too. Few issues/negatives: Black beans - really bad, basically inedible. Someone went nuts with the bay leaf / oregano. Tasted like tea leaves. Probably not like this all the time, butttttttt they were so utterly bad that I have to mention it. Sauce - both could have used more vinegar I feel or more sweetness. Or more something. They were a bit anonymous. Food was cool. The menu notes that BBQ is traditionally served "warm not piping hot" but this was just barely "warm." Brisket is pulled, not sliced. Not a fan of that at all! Was on the dry side but did have tons of beefy flavor. Pulled pork was on the drier side as well. Chocolate chimichanga - pass. Dough is too think and hard to eat. Filling was yummy and thick with chocolate and graham cracker. There is a catch to this - there was an incident with a patron taking a tumble in the restroom, which all 3 co-owners attended to. That probably contributed to the long wait and sub-par food offerings. They would've just eaked out a 3 star except (!) they apologized profusely and comped us a dessert. They currently have all you can eat tacos / ribs on Mondays. read more

While I still give it a 4... I will have to say that sitting inside was really an experience for me for some reason. It just felt like we were in Mexico with all of the vibrant colors and the small hole in the wall feel... the ceiling fans are a nice touch. But, of course, its about the food. I left TOO stuffed. They give you a lot of food. We had the fried ribs (a must everytime)... overgorged on the DELICIOUS complimentary salsa and chips. Goodness, it's tasty. The chicken tortilla soup was ok, but my friend couldn't stop raving about it. Had a side salad with the cilantro lime dressing (was a bit disappointed that it was creamy).. should have asked first. Topped it off with a root beer float (was in the mood for one so...) Will certainly return for a 3rd time. read more

We discovered this place on our way back from Flemington for a late lunch because i was craving for some good pulled pork. Luckily it had outdoor seating so the dogs didn't have to wait in the car, but it was next to a busy main road so it was noisy. The food were on the expensive side. We ordered a shrimp and a chorizo taco combo and the pulled pork sand with loco fries, two soda bill came out to be $40 including tips. The taco combo was ok, pulled pork sandwich was excellent but I'd skip the pickles next time, the side order of rice&beans was tiny, sweet potato fries was over cooked. Overall we weren't too impressed for what we paid. In Jersey city for around $3 you can get some of the best tacos around, here will cost your $13 for two. If you are in the mood for Mexican food I say keep looking. read more

Grub Hut - Shrimp & chorizo tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

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Good food not great. I felt that the enchiladas lacked flavor. The fried sweet plantain were really good. That made up for my meal.

Food and customer service were excellent! I ordered a special with 2 tacos, 2 sliders and yucca fries. The tacos were excellent and fries too but I took one bite of the burger slider and could tell the meat had gone bad. When I mentioned it to the waitress, she immediately apologized and offered to replace them with more tacos. They came out fresh and delicious! Family members food was all good and we decided to order desserts. Both the tres leches cake and the bourbon bread pudding were great and the excellent service and attention was appreciated! I definitely recommend! read more

I've never been dissatisfied eating at Grub Hut. It's a cool little Mexican bbq joint with seating inside (on the warm side and smoky smell) or limited seating outside. They also have a room in back you can sit in if you request it. Our server tonight was quick and on point. Food tasted great as always. It's BYOB so be sure to bring your favorite bottle. read more

Grub Hut - Chicken chimichangas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

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I was looking for a good Mexican restaurant and found the Grub Hut by accident. Food is awesome - BBQ is not overly smoky and sauce is a nice mix of tangy and sweet. The portions are humongous! They start you off with salsa and chips. Salsa was smoky and yummy. Wait staff is friendly and attentive and I also appreciate the free soda refills (such a common thing in the Midwest but east coast is too cheap to offer!). read more

Grub Hut - Hog heaven platter - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

This place is fantastic. We stopped here for lunch after a recommendation from a friend, and were not the least bit disappointed. Walk in, it's casual. Music from jr. high/early high school (mid 80's). Have a seat (we did); brought a few bottles of beer which the server opened immediately after giving us menus. Extensive menu--they even have fried catfish and chicken! But we were on a mission for BBQ and Mexican. Hot link: brat with some smoked paprika and heavily smoked to perfection; a nice snap from the natural casings Pulled Pork: tender, piggy wonderfulness; good amount of brick. Pulled Brisket: a touch of cloves in the mix, and as with the pork, melt in your mouth heaven. It was great having the 2 paired next to one another for a better comparison between slow cooked beef and pork. Tacos (Mexican style=onions+cilantro on corn tortillas; California=hard or soft shells, with cheese; we opted for Mexican style): steak (1cm nuggets which were perfectly seasoned after a squeeze of lime) & chorizo (a little cartiledgy, but we devoured it none the less). Guacamole: ok Black beans: excellent Tomato rice with what tasted like aged chihuahua cheese: phenomenal, and I usually don't care for a dry rice We asked for 2 more tortillas to make tacos from the rest of the bbq (here they encourage it) All in all, a wonderful meal. We ate too much, and only had half a link and 1/4C of brisket to take home. Price including tax for 2 (before tip): $32 a great find! read more

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I've been meaning to write a review for a while, since I've been here or taken out at least 15 times now. However, I finally had the Buffalo Wings (Sassafras Wings) which I've been meaning to try for a while now (its tough because there are so many options here) and oh my lord, these are THE BEST wings I've had in NJ, hands down. Crispy, smokey, juicy on the inside, and fall off the bone. Going to try them with BBQ sauce next time. The rest of the food is outstanding, I would claim both the best Mexican and best BBQ within a 30 mile radius. Everything is extremely flavorful and well seasoned, I've never had a bad dish here! If I were to pick a favorite dish at gunpoint, it would have to be the brisket skillet nachos (this seems to be a reappearing special) Service and pick-up quickness is great as well! 5 out of 5!!! read more

Grub Hut, located at 307 N. Main Street in Manville, is one of the few eateries in town where you can consistently get good food. There is a lot of street parking and for those of you who dislike parallel parking, there is a municipal parking lot a few hundred feet away. They are BYOB, so remember to bring your favorite or drive to the liquor store first. We visited on a busy Saturday evening. The dining room appeared full. Our lovely waitress seated us in a small room behind the open kitchen, where a party of 8 was dining. The atmosphere is always casual and loud. The cuisine is barbecue and Mexican. I opted for some chimichangas with carnitas to fill one and pulled pork in the other. They came covered in their spicy green sauce. Both meats were very good and distinctly different in taste. They were served with black beans, rice and fresh pico with sour cream. 2 chimis were enough for me but they offer 3 if you have the appetite. I was told that the chicken fajitas were okay. Service was great. I've frequented Grub Hut for years and thought that the Mexican wasn't as good as the barbeque but I enjoyed the Mexican food I just had. I recommend that you try Grub Hut and their newer place in the Bridgewater Commons food court. read more

Our favorite place since our pre COVID move to Bridgewater. The Poutine fries are my favorite, with brisket is a must!

The Grub Hut used to be my favorite go-to place for ribs. It seems like it's gone done hill. To a point where I will not go back

The BEST-- I have been going there for years. The owners, Mel and Mike pay close attention to every dish that leaves the kitchen. Love the tacos and accessories. The catering is excellent. read more

Still excellent and still BYO. Only Mighty Quinn has BBQ of this quality in NJ. No reservations, so be prepared to wait.

I went to Grub Hut for the first time today and I will be back for sure. Their salsa is THE BEST salsa I've ever had. I think they roast the tomatoes? It has a distinct smoky flavor and is somewhat thicker than your typical restaurant salsa, for maximum chip coatage. Kind of weird that they specialize in both Mexican food and BBQ, but they actually marry the two quite deftly. I got chicken enchiladas, and the chicken in the enchiladas was BBQ chicken. Kind of a weird combo with the sauce and the crema, but it prevented dryness, which is always an issue with chicken enchiladas in my experience. I deeply suspect that their rice is made out of a box that comes with a spice packet, but I'm not even mad at it because it's delicious. Their black beans are definitely NOT from a box and are super tangy and limey. We also got tres leches cake, which was awesome but way expensive at $8 for a small slice. Still, I highly recommend this place. read more

Have not been here in quite some time but the food is still amazing. The jumbo burrito was definitely stuffed with the "kitchen sink" as they say on the menu and kicked up a notch with a nice spicy sauce. The service was fantastic even though the place was jammed pack on a Saturday night. The pulled pork sandwich is piled high and very delicious. read more

Well it was all great until yesterday, the fish tacos tasted like its been sitting there for hours. Was the real manager on vacation???

Ordered from here twice in one weekend! Did outdoor dining for Mexican food (tacos and enchiladas) which was superb! Then ordered BBQ takeout the next night, which did not disappoint! Will definitely order again! read more