We had an event in the Portland area and were in need of a good lunch for 100 people. We reached out to Matt's BBQ and they definitely delivered. They brought the food to our location. The brisket was to die for, the Turkey was absolutely amazing. The whole meal was delicious and worth every penny. I highly recommen. read more

They're making some good BBQ in Portland. We were visiting Portland and stopped by Matt's for lunch. The food truck is located in a cluster of other trucks at Prost! bar. We placed our order via an electronic kiosk and ate at one of the communal picnic benches. We ordered pork ribs, brisket, and beef and cheese and jalapeno sausages. All were cooked in Texas style and well prepared. Parking is on neighborhood streets. read more

Matt's BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

When I moved to Texas I knew very little about barbecue. After living there for ten years I discovered the best barbecue of my life. Since leaving, I have searched high and low for barbecue that comes close and have never found it. I don't miss Texas but I definitely miss the barbecue. Given Matt's reputation and a few reviews that suggested it was comparable to Texas, I was excited to try it out. The brisket was impressively tender and tasty, but roughly a third of what I was served was fat. Brisket should have some well-rendered fat, but this was far beyond what I typically encountered in Texas. Especially at Matt's prices, far too much of the portion simply went to waste. The ribs were flavorful and reasonably tender, though not quite as tender as Texas ribs. The sausage was the biggest disappointment. It had an unusually strong, overpowering flavor that did not resemble any Texas-style sausage I've ever had. Matt's is not bad barbecue, and the cooking clearly has strengths, but based on my experience, I would not consider it comparable to high-quality Texas barbecue. I am once again left wondering why someone hasn't taken the basic Texas formula, excellent brisket with properly rendered fat, restrained seasoning, good sausage, and consistent execution, and brought it to Portland. They would make a killing! read more

VERY good BBQ! You know it's legit when they sell until they run out and...when they almost always run out. That's the only way to do BBQ! My only issue is that the sides are much more TX BBQ than 'Southern' BBQ, I really wish they had collard greens! read more

My first experience at a Portland food truck. I've heard a lot about the food truck scene in Portland so I was very excited to try. This place was amazing! The ribs were tender, and fell off the bone. The burnt ends were so flavorful. The brisket wasn't dry and sooo sooo tender. They have so many different sauces to choose from as well. The portions were great for the price. Super fast service on a weekend as well. Will definitely be back when I find myself in Portland again! read more

Matt's BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

No bias. This is my absolute favorite bbq spot in Portland. The briskets are my favorite. I recently tried the brisket bbq sandwich and it was stuffed! Brisket proteins render and juicy. Pickled veggies and cabbage. All the sauces were so good! Cherry chipotle was my favorite and second was the hog vinegar! Definitely should give it a try. You can order online for pick up or arrive and order at the kiosk. There is an estimated wait time counter in front of the cart! read more

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Some of the best smoked meats I've had in the Portland area. They are very popular so you run the risk of running out of some of their items. I got my last order of brisket. It was very juicy. The ribs were equally delicious. I enjoyed their mac and cheese which was made with some queso cheese. It was nice to have something different for a change. read more

Stopped at this food cart at Prost as people have been talking about this bbq. This place has the staple bbq items: I learned if your heart is set in your favorites order in advance as thus joint runs out before they even open. So I ordered some alternative items and pleased with my second choices. I ordered chopped brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese. The Mac was a good deal at five dollars: rich and super filling with some kick. The brisket chop sandwich was tummy; meat was super moist and not fatty. The BBQ joint also offers four sauces: two mustards, vinegar and sweet bbq. Pro tip: order your food in the morning as cut meats sell out. Worth a visit! read more

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Solid food, quick service, chill setting... cost too much for what you get. I'd for sure get it again but the pricing was just high in my opinion for the amount of brisket on the sando or the 1/2 pound of brisket. No real complaints, most places cost a lot now. read more

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The ribs are actually really good here. It's also a pretty good price nowadays considering a full rack costs an arm and a leg elsewhere.

Crazy good BBQ, super fast service, lots of seating in the pod, order-at-kiosk. What's not to like? Next time I'm looking for some BBQ I know where to go! read more

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So I've been here a few times over the last couple of years, and I gotta say that it's progressively gotten better versus the first time. Hence why I never reviewed this place with the first visit. Here's the latest with Matt's BBQ: = Location | Parking = Along the mighty Mississippi Ave, and within a food pod corner of Skidmore, you will find Matt's BBQ along with other tasty carts. I didn't notice any Parking Kitty signs along the street, but did notice bus stops, 30 minute, and 2 hour parking signs. So be mindful of where you park. = The Q = Previous orders... A late afternoon visit and ate at the patio: ~ Chopped Brisket Sandwich ($13.00) and a NC Style Pulled Pork Sandwich ($12.00) with Potato Salad (1/2 pint $3.50). Messy at first, but what pulled pork or brisket sandwich isn't? Maybe it's the slaw. I'm picky about this and don't necessarily like the slaw juices soaking up the bread. But still, the meat in itself was smokey and flavorful. Would I order these again? Probably, but it's the "I need a fork" situation. As for the potato salad, I'll just say their's definitely is a lot of chunky potato cuts, and drier than I expected. More recent order... Got there right when they opened and was the first customer that ordered: ~ Brisket Cuts and Pulled Pork, with two Sides Combo Plate! This time with the sides, I went with the Pinto Beans (1/2 Pint) and Queso Mac and Cheese (+$0.50). Total for the combo $36.50. Now this I took home. I actually raced to get home to eat it right away too. When I got home, the meat cooled, so I threw it in the oven for a few minutes to warm it all up. And maaaan, I gotta tell ya! Both the fatty and lean brisket slices were SPOT ON with smokiness, smoke ring, smell, and taste! So tender, so good, so savory! The pulled pork as well, you can smell the smokiness and it was just greasy fatty goodness! As for the pinto beans, I liked it. They went well with everything really. The queso mac'n'cheese was also tasty. So would I order this combo again? Highly likely! I enjoyed it! = Service and Overall = I can't say that I've interacted with the guys working there, but I haven't had any negative ordering experiences either. Overall to me, their Q stands out versus others in the area, but especially after my last visit. If anything, I'd just recommend going there right when they open. Right when the Q is ready to be served ;) That's how it's done son! read more

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Overall I would say Matt's BBQ was solid Texas style bbq. The food cart picnic tables had a good vibe and turned over quickly. Super nice on a sunny pdx fall day! We had the brisket burnt ends, spare ribs, potato salad and queso mac & cheese. The pickled veg and mac and cheese were my favorite bites. I felt like the burnt ends even though they were tasty had too much bbq sauce and the ribs were a bit tough. Portion size on everything was surprisingly huge. read more

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It's not much of a secret that Matt knows his BBQ. Matt has learned the trait to a T. There isn't too many elite BBQ options in Portland, but here's one of them without a doubt. Maybe the best? This place could thrive anywhere in the country. It's legit legit. Between Matt's BBQ Tacos and Matt's BBQ, I've tried a little of everything. There are no misses when it comes to the protein options. Even the BBQ sauces were above and behind. Absolutely terrible potato salad though. No one is coming for that though. Matt's is as good as advertised. (4.8 Stars) read more

Matt's BBQ - Beef Brisket Ribs Potato Salad Pork Belly - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best bbq we have found in portland. Which is wild because everyone talks about how amazing portlands food scene is but realistically a lot of it is mid af. This place definitely shines though as a gem read more

Can I get Matt to the front of the line pleeeaasseeee!!! Matt, if you're in the kitchen friend, hello how are you? Lol I've been mad that every time I come to your place of establishment you're always sold out but today!!!!!!!! Lol I understand why you're always sold out. The flavors, the smokiness, the beans, the potato salad, the sauces, the mannnnn!!!! Yess this is what barbecue is suppose to taste like. This is what food is suppose to taste like. And the cost of all this too??? Wow... amazing Matt you outdid yourself read more

Matt's BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This food truck bbq meal tastes just as good as any non food truck. We shared ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, Mac n cheese. There was also unlimited use to sauces, bbq, spicy, mustard. Definitely try them all, the ribs were my highlight as they completely fell off the bone read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork Spare Ribs 1lb Pulled Pork 1/2lb - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This entire food pod is a whole vibe. Me and a friend came here two days in a row during our trip to Portland. On our first visit, I connected with a food truck owner from my home state, and my friend and I also met a couple visiting from Florida. We ended up talking to that couple for close to three hours; they had ordered brisket from Matt's BBQ and insisted that we have some. My friend and I had a few small bites, and we were both so completely blown away by those samples that we came back for dinner the next day. I ordered chopped brisket for my meal and my friend ordered sliced brisket. Sho' nuff, Matt's BBQ handily delivered on flavor and quality once again the next day, and every single thing on my barbecue tray was absolutely delicious! This was honestly the best brisket I've had since my first trip to Austin, TX almost eight years ago. If it matters to you, Matt's BBQ is one of the restaurants that Phil Rosenthal ate at during the Portland episode of Somebody Feed Phil. read more

Matt's BBQ - Chopped Brisket Plate w/ Coleslaw + Pickles + Pickled Onions - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The meats (we had sliced brisket and pork spareribs) are properly cooked, tender and moist. But the overwhelming flavor profile is sugar--especially the ribs. Not to my liking. Almost seemed like he reached for the salt but got sugar by mistake. In addition, the potato salad dressing was just strong yellow mustard. The coleslaw was okay. And the BBQ sauce was not normal. Three out of four had major fruit things going on. I need my vinegar and chile peppers. Won't be back. At least the music at the Prost pod was good (early Velvet Underground and Them). read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork spareribs and sliced brisket - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Best pork spare ribs ever!! This is by far my favorite pork ribs I have ever tried among all the bbq. It's not overly chewy; it's tender, falling of the bone, has enough cartilage and has a dry semi-crispy outer skin. Their queso Mac and cheese is also very delicious. It's very cheesy, a little liquidy and has a bit of spicy kick. Cole slaw is refreshing as a nice side to pair with the meats. read more

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Ambiance: 6/10 it's a food truck amongst other food trucks at a bar. It's cool but nothing to write home about. Service: 8/10 the cooks and food distributor were really nice dudes and helpful at choosing what to pick. Food: 6.5/10 chopped brisket sando: 6.5/10 it was good but didn't wow me. the brioche bun was good. Pickled onions were a nice touch for texture, color and acidity. Coleslaw was more texture and offered a creamy sauce but wasn't great. Beef was good enough to want to go back to try whole brisket and other meat but i wouldn't order this dish again Coleslaw: 5/10 this was just average coleslaw. I wouldn't recommend getting a side. read more

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Matt's is probably best bbq in Portland. Their bbq taco places are also one of my all time favs. Went on Friday night and the outdoor food pod shared seating was packed, however, Matt's is still super fast and food is EXCELLENT. Honestly when places are that busy I usually wouldn't bother, but Matt's is on point and still super duper fast and good even when busy. Order at a screen kiosk, which I like but might be annoying to some. I'm always in favor of a cart with outdoor seating for proper summer Portland ambiance? read more

Matt's BBQ - Chopped brisket, Mac, beans, cole slaw, and a couple slices of potato bread (recommended to make best bites). - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Checked out this spot and we were not as impressed as we've been at other BBQ spots. Prior to coming I did see a lot of reviews about watery bbq sauce and I can confirm that it is true. We've been to Texas and they have way better BBQ and sauces. We ordered the burnt ends and the meat was soft. We also ordered the jalapeño sausage and it was dry and not as juicy as other sausages we've tried. We're Nevada and this place has nothing on John Mull's Road Kill (also featured in guy Fieri triple D) read more

Matt's BBQ - Burnt Ends and Jalapeño Sausage - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's only okay. I let my friends took the bbq and the 2 sides home. I just wanted to give Matt's a try but I won't return! read more

Matt's BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Matt's is good especially if you like that sweet heat Louisiana style. The brisket tacos are fire. Hits the spot everytime. Pro tip: don't forget the napkins. read more

Delicious pork spare ribs. Although they do come with sauce these were so good and well seasoned that you really don't even need the sauce. I'm sure I'll be back to try other dishes. read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork Spare Ribs - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I loves me some good BBQ! This little food truck does not disappoint. Ordering is really easy on a tablet. They even have sign telling you how long the wait for your food is. I had the chopped brisket, "it was overflowing". On a fresh bun. I recommend the tangy mustard potato salad. Being a "connoisseur" of queso, this one with fresh chips. Oh yeah! I'll be back for more! Their pickled cucumber and red onion. Yeah, they know what they are doing. So trust! Look at the picture of the food people have posted. In person is even better. Thank you gentlemen! Well done! read more

We were in search of somewhere to go on New Year's Eve. After some deliberation we decided to visit the food trucks on Mississippi. Matt's was one of a few open places. We walked up to the cool "shack-like" food cart and were instructed to order at the kiosk. They had a few things left so we settled on pulled pork and potato salad. It also came with pickled cucumber and onion. All in all, the food hit the spot. It isn't the best BBQ I've ever had but it is solidly a "good choice". Their peach mustard BBQ sauce was particularly good. Definitely recommend if you're out there. read more

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Love the food. Enjoyed the fast service, the food didn't long to prepare. Just wish that the heaters were lit up as it was a bit windy and unusually cold today which kinda threw off enjoying the food. Will come back again definitely! We'll just plan it accordingly to the weather. read more

This place showed up as really highly rated on our last portland trip and we were trying to find somewhere to eat at 3. My only complaint is that they ran out of the sausage I wanted! My sister and I shared the sliced brisket and pork spare ribs. We got sides of queso mac and cheese and pickled cucumbers and red onions. I believe you get some pickled cucumbers and red onions with your order but I would recommend getting the side because they cut through the fat perfectly. I really liked the spicy mustard and the hog vinegar. I loved it so much that I wanted to come back another day to try the jalapeño and cheddar sausage but we ran out of time. Highly recommend! read more

Tried their brisket and pulled pork. Both are exceptional! They have special sauces you can get on your own. We tried every sauce and everything was exceptionally delicious! Definitely we will be back. read more

Good BBQ!!! Visited the food truck haven that hold the legendary Matt's BBQ! Everything was seasoned perfectly and the flavors just melt in your mouth! This is a self service type of situation with guests eating at picnic type tables surrounded by food trucks. Some have shade and some don't so go early if you want first choice! It filled up quickly and the vibe was casual and fun! Great place for a date night since there are so many options! read more

Matt's BBQ - Deliciousness served right!!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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WHEN: Fri @5pm While there is plenty of seating at this food hall, not many are in the shade, so those get snagged up quick! What's convenient is there is a tablet you can place your order from, and here's what 3 adults shared: Our order comes with pickles and warm dip bbq sauce. PORK SPARE RIBS (1 lb) - $16 Not my favorite since I'm not a fan of dry surfaces but the flavor is all there. SLICED BRISKET (1/2 lb) - $16 Wow so tender! Best brisket ever! Even better when you dip it in the BBQ sauce. Man, I am impressed. ORIGINAL SAUSAGE (1) - $6 I appreciate it already cut into section which makes it easier to share. Your standard sausage link with a bit of kick to it. I liked it. PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS (1/2 lb) - $16 Rich and tender enough for me. Juicy and rich. Okay fine, it's fatty, I said what I said. QUESO MAC AND CHEESE - $4.75 When you receive this after it's served, it looks like a pool of runny yellow liquids. Don't worry that cheese sauce will l thicken, and just might become the best Mac n cheese you've ever had! Price is decent too for the amount! How did we manage to still have leftovers? I guess we weren't hungry, which proves more that this place serves good BBQ! read more

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Probably the best barbecue in PDX. Portions are generous. Prices are fair. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. read more

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Second time trying Matt's and was even less impressed than the first time. I got the pulled pork 1/2 pound for $13. What came out was just a pile of shredded pork that was incredibly fatty. Because they don't prepare it with the bbq sauce, you add that after and it's just nearly as good. I don't understand the hype here - I've had plenty of bbq in the Southeast US that is far superior to this one. Ambiance is nice with the outdoor seating, but I don't plan to frequent the cart again. read more

great tacos using unconventional fillings. I had a brisket and a pork belly taco. The tortilla was a fresh made flour tortilla that was phenomenal! The fillings, well that's another story, they could have doubled even tripled the amount of meat considering the price. The brisket was pulled, I would prefer a slice of brisket instead of pulled. You don't get the truer flavors of brisket in a slice as opposed to pulled. The pork belly was nice but the sauce was too overpoweringly sweet. The tacos needed something extra not just the pickled onion but maybe some cilantro or some other vegetable. It just wasn't overwhelming. read more

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I heard this was the best bbq in Portland and decided to give it a shot. I really enjoyed the regular sausage and the one with the jalapeño in the middle. The ribs were mostly flavorless and the sauce was sweet which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I would have liked the option to have a mesquite sauce. Not much interaction with staff since orders are done at a kiosk. I really like the ambiance - nice place that the entire family can enjoy. read more

finally got to try this spot! it's always super busy when we've tried to go here, but we lucked out on a Sunday gloomy afternoon. we ordered at a kiosk & then they texted us when our food was done. i see the hype with the brisket! soo delicious & juicy. the sandwich was great & i'd come back for that. definitely want to try the pulled pork version. the mac n cheese & potato salad were not my favorite for my taste buds.. the mac wasn't cheesy at all & the potato salad had too much mustard for our liking. overall, a great spot! read more

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Just OK, nothing fabulous. I got the brisket. My favorite cut of BBQ. I found it to be a bit dry, good flavor but more fatty moisture would be better. The sauces left me looking for something better. I was looking for some heat with some sweetness. Every BBQ does "their version" like, Texas, Memphis, Kansas City etc. They all have what they believe is good. My favorite is Hard Eight BBQ in Dallas. Also, I think I saw them warming the meat in a small oven prior to serving. Perhaps this dries the meat as well as heating it. $28= Meat, Potato Salad, Coke and tip..........I suppose that's the going rate for BBQ. read more

This is our favorite BBQ place. The team members are always super friendly. The sitting bench area feels very relaxed. The service became even more convenient when we found out Uber Eats can deliver it to our area. Our most frequent ordered dish is Pork Spare Ribs 1lb. It is so delicious. The meat is so tender and fresh. We will definitely keep coming back. read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork Spare Ribs 1lb - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon