As a person who doesn't really eat BBQ... This place has had me craving BBQ since I've been there. Matt's is a great place to eat on a nice spring day, because it's in a covered food truck pod with plenty of seating and another food truck to grab a drink to enjoy with your food. I was going to go with a pulled pork sandwich, or maybe a brisket sandwich... The options were endless. In the end, my friend and I decided to split the "Whole Shebang" which came with 2 ribs, pulled pork, brisket, a sausage, coleslaw (which we switched out for mac n cheese), baked beans, potato salad, and housemade pickles. For $22, it was a good amount of food and we didn't finish all of it (sadly). Holy. Shit. Everything was absolutely to die for. My favorite was probably the brisket, but everything was great. I originally didn't want to get the ribs because I didn't want to get all messy (judge me, whatever), but it turns out YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO PICK THEM UP because the meat literally fell off the bone with the touch of a fork. And it was soooo juicy and packed with flavor. The pulled pork was also phenomenal. My least favorite was probably the sausage, and that was still REALLY GOOD. The baked beans were interesting - I detected a big chili flavor which I don't usually associate with baked beans, but they were delicious! I liked them better than normal baked beans. The housemade pickles were fantastic. The queso mac n cheese... Get it. Don't question it, just get it. The potato salad was a little more on the rustic side with huge chunks of potato, but it was really good. Loved the flavor. Matt's knocks it out of the park. Do yourself a favor and get there ASAP. read more

Matt's BBQ - The Whole Shebang for 2 - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wanted to try as many foods as possible on my trip down to Portland, so Portland's food truck pods were the best way to achieve my goal. Of the Mississippi's food trucks, Matt's BBQ was the only one with a ridiculously long line, and everyone sitting down was eating something BBQed - this means it's good right? Normally I dislike lining up for things, but on vacation and for food I make exceptions We lined up for about 30 minutes to order, and then a few more to get our order. As we were eating constantly all day, we weren't able to consume a platter like we normally would have gotten, but opted instead for three tacos with their barbecued meats - brisket, pork belly and pulled pork - and a side of queso mac. All the meats were super juicy and had a good smoke flavour. The pork belly was my favourite as it had the best smoke ring. They also had a variety of salsas and barbecue sauces, and I have to say that their avocado/green salsa creama, and the Smokey red salsa were amazing accompaniments to the tacos. Fresh, spicy, sweet, and added another layer of smoke. Overall solid tacos. The mac was decent, cheesey and had a bit of smoke, but I prefer stronger cheeses with that baked cheesy crusty top Solid bbq joint, also visited by Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Next time I'll have to come with a bigger appetite! read more

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Arrived prior to 10:45am. There was a line formed. Chatting with folks about their orders. Repeat customers love the brisket and ribs. We were debating between the "Whole Shebang" or targeted orders of ribs and brisket. Decided on the latter due to our previous disappointment with Re-Up in New Westminster. In case it turns out to be a disaster. The reasoning is if it is that good we can always return. Matt's did not disappoint. By far the best I have tasted. Texture, flavouring, freshness. This is 100x better than Notch8. Plus super great value. Try these guys before they blow up. read more

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We tried: sliced brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork, sandwich, and queso mac & cheese, all with multiple sauces. The brisket was our favorite and can stand without any sauce. The ribs may have had a sweet rub so they were great with the tangy sauces. The pulled pork sandwich was perfectly paired with a bun that was not too hard and not too soft, creating a perfect texture. The mac & cheese was good, but not quite worth $4.50, only since I can make better at home. Overall, we will be back for the brisket, at least until I can make better at home (or don't want the cleanup). read more

Delicious bbq, brisket sandwich fire. $20 per person was a little pricy but great spot, especially as a tourist. Great vibes and location too Overall: 4.4/5 Taste: 4.3/5 Price: 3.8/5 Would eat again: 5/5 read more

The Prost Marketplace Food Pod was a unique experience for an "out-of-stater." The NC pulled pork sandwich and other items from Matt's BBQ was outstanding. It was a busy--people coming and going--Sunday afternoon with many choices from the various food carts. We also enjoyed a beer from Prost. Definitely recommend the experience--food, environment, and fun. read more

Best bbq in Portland, the pulled pork was so good,I got rib tips,ribs, and chopped brisket. They ran out of slice brisket. All in all the food was delicious read more

It's was just ok. The BBQ sauce was way too watery. $13 for the pull pork sandwich was definitely not worth it. read more

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

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Overpriced, underwhelming, bland... these words typically describe what passes for BBQ in Portland, and Matt's is no different. The brisket was dry and flavorless. As were the ribs. And the pulled pork. There's no soul here; and I fail to see why it's hyped to Hell and back. The portions are tiny. The food tastes like yankees made it, and the ambience is literally sitting at a picnic table outside. I will go literally anywhere else (even a chain) before wasting my money here again. read more

Proud to have that in my backyard at barbecue joint like math beats no other for a long time the only place like that was either rent primo's or busters which are not bad they're great and all that but rainbow's closed down and busters well it was just a little pricey for me Matt is a little bit pricey but you get a lot more for the bang for your bucks so Matt's got the best tacos I think and that's sandwiched with all the meats on it oh my goodness it's the best and I always been moist and fresh I just wish you had something on the west side it's a little far for me but make it a trip it's worth it. read more

The bbq is pretty good, I paid for a pound of sliced brisket and I was short more than a fourth of a lb. I had to wait for over half an hour for the food. read more

Ok so the first time we went, it was on a Sunday afternoon and they completely ran out of ribs so today we came back on a Wednesday afternoon and luckily this time they did have spare ribs still. I've been trying to look for a new BBQ spot since I just moved to Portland and with the Guy Fieri stamp of approval, I was SO EXCITED to try it out. Now idk if it's bc I came late afternoon but these spare ribs... were not it lol. I ate immediately in the car as I ordered take out and although the outside of the ribs were delicious... it was actually pretty dry which I did not expect. I was expecting more tender spare ribs but I guess I was wrong. Flavor is there, but texture, not so much. Ambiance is not bad as it is in a food truck food court so lots of choices around the area if you want beer with your bbq. Since they fully rely on a self-order screen, not much customer service needed so not sure why tip is requested too. If anything, I actually really liked their pickles lol read more

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

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So it took me a while to go out and try Matt BBQ, since they always sold out. I made sure to log on earlier on Friday and place my order online at 8 something in the morning for same day pick up. Got 3 orders of ribs, a order of sausage, brisket, 1 beef rib and burn ends. Pork ribs were really good and was everyone enjoy it . Sausage was very good and my mom love it the most. Brisket was very moist and had a good flavor. Burn ends was the least favorite item we order it was just a little to sweet for my family. Beef rib we got one. They charge you $1 when you order online and when you get there they weight that rib and you pay for it there ours 1 beef rib cost $34 for one rib. It taste fine but a little to fatty and burn. It a good place to try it out. Just make sure to order ahead of time. read more

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Read online blogs for best places to eat in Portland. Matt BBQ made that list. Lucky we had time for lunch before our fly back to Vegas. Located on a food truck area at Mississippi area. Texas BBQ. Street Parking Love the multiple food trucks around a couple of bars. Ample seating- covered. There is a porta- potty. Food was good. Probably the best in Portland but comparing to Texas bbq like Franklins in Austin and Blacks bbq- it was good enough. We did enjoy our meal. We good the brisket sandwich and pulled pork bbq. They have three sauces for additional flavor but the sandwiches didn't need it. Tried their taco- pork belly- definitely a hit. It was spot on. For sides- go get the Mac and cheese- it was delicious. Service was excellent and fast. They helped you decided and gave me a small sample. Get their early for lunch. They do run out of some meat. read more

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My husband and I tried this place yesterday. I really enjoyed the pulled pork and the sausage was very good. We both found the pork belly (sauce) to be too sweet. I also enjoyed the cherry Chipotle BBQ sauce, added a nice zing to the fatty meat cuts. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to others... I just don't think I am a bbq lover. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed what I had, I just don't like any of the fat on ANY cuts of meat. And I know the rendered fat is part of what makes a good bbq. So it's just a texture thing for me, nothing against the well cooked meat. read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork belly burnt ends, sausage, pulled pork. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was sooo good! Great BBQ and the area was a cool experience/ambiance. Service was fast! read more

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

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I was in the area for a burger for Portland burger week. I walked by some guys eating this nice looking brisket. So I ordered a half pound of the beef brisket to take home. I love a good brisket. But this was not that good. The meat lacked any flavor. No pepper, no garlic, not much smoke flavor at all. Also the meat was about one third fat. Now I know brisket is suppose to have some fat. But a full one third nothing but big chunks of fat? One slice was half fat. At 32 dollars a pound I figure they owe me at least 5 dollars more of meat. Me and my son make a way better brisket than this. At these prices I would skip this place. Maybe they gave me their lousy meat because it was ta Togo order. read more

Believe the hype they are hands down the BEST BBQ in Portland; Podnah's is second and then it dramatically drops off. Usually brisket is my go to, but the pork belly is just too good here. I still prefer it on their wonderful bun, but the taco was also satisfying. And don't miss out on the jalapeño Mac n Cheese. Good value, great hours, VERY friendly staff. Matt and team rock it! read more

Matt's BBQ - Lunch and and after lunch snack. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great Southern Barbecue, loved the ribs, and especially the macaroni and cheese. The only negative to this site would be the horribly loud music coming from the German pub next door. read more

Overpriced, fatty and not authentic. We ordered a $16 half pound brisket that was excessively fatty and no way 1/2 pound. The smoke ring was excellent and tasty, but we couldn't get over the amount of fat. We also ordered burnt ends, which were just chunks of cut up brisket with zero char. The sauce was good, but these were not authentic burnt ends. We will not go back. read more

I came on a Friday right before 12pm and there was no line. I just beat the lunch rush but even with the lunch rush it won't be a long wait. There's two hour street parking all around the neighborhood but no private lot. The area is essentially a bunch of food trucks parked in a private area with a bunch of long tables in the middle. I ordered the whole shebang ($22) with a side of queso mac & cheese ($3). It's originally meant for two people but I wanted to try all the different kinds of meats and sides that they offered so I saved some for leftovers a couple hours later which were still very good. They have everything pre-made so getting the food was very quick. My favorite meats were the brisket and the sausage. I sat down at the table and forgot to grab a knife to cut the brisket but I didn't even need it because it was so tender. I ordered the jalapeño cheese sausage option but you can opt for normal. I loved the kick to the sausage and juice flew everywhere when I bit into it. My favorite sides were the queso mac & cheese and the beans. The mac & cheese wasn't as creamy or cheesy as I would like but it was still good. The beans were surprisingly really good! I'm usually not a big fan but they were really hot which was perfect for the cold Portland weather. If you want to give everything a try I'd definitely recommend the whole shebang. I'd say it is closer to 4.5 stars but I'm not ready to go up to 5. read more

Matt's BBQ - Whole shebang ($22) and side of queso mac & cheese ($3) - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Matt's BBQ was really good, especially for being in Oregon! Their food is great and not very expensive and there were a lot of gluten-free options which are all clearly marked. I cannot wait to go back and try some of the things that they were already out of! The seating area is also nice with lots of room and under cover. read more

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One of the Best BBQ I've ever had! We ordered the Whole Shebang for 2 which came with 1/4 lb sliced brisket, 1/4 lb pulled pork, 2 ribs, slaw, potato salad and beans. It also normally comes with sausage, but since they were sold out that day, we got the pork belly! Everything was flavorful and smoky. The brisket was tender, pork belly was super tender and the rib meat fell right off of the bone! We also ordered a 1/2 pint of Queso Mac & Cheese which was amazing! There is a seating area with tables and benches that's shared among other food and beer carts. Located southwest of N. Mississippi Ave. and N. Skidmore St. Street parking read more

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Great bbq. Definitely in contention for best in town. Their brisket is phenomenal and their burnt ends melt in your mouth... yum! Have been here a couple times, it is always relatively quick, the staff is awesome and it is an all around good experience at Matt's. Worth every star! read more

As a past resident of Texas for over 20 years, I have grown to love Texas Barbeque. The meat served at Matt's are really good groceries compared to most other NW barbeque options! I tried ordering on their website after viewing this food truck on Yelp and was disappointed to learn much of the menu listed on Yelp was no longer available from Matt's and prices were not current. Upon visiting the food truck, I mentioned that their Yelp information was not current and should be updated and I was met with a look of indifference. I had wanted to order 3 sampler plates (listed as the "whole she bang" on Yelp) this offering would allow me to order takeout for my lunch guests at $22.00 each. With that option no longer available at Matt's, I skipped the sides and ordered 3 brisket sandwiches, 1 pound of ribs and 1 pound of burnt ends at a total $100 including tip. Yes, the food was tasty though the ribs were undercooked and really fatty. A good meal however, a poor value for the $33 per person for lunch. There is a famous brick and mortar Texas barbeque restaurant nearby with indoor seating that in my opinion is a superior option for the price paid. read more

This has been one of the spots I've been looking to try since I've visited Portland a few years back. The transaction was pretty simple as you just need to order from the site and pickup. I ordered to go, with a few different options of beef brisket, cheese sausage, pulled pork, and of course burnt ends. Beef brisket - star of the bbq, juicy, with a lil fat, seasoned and cooked well a must try! Burnt ends - these sell out pretty quickly as well! Almost like smoked salted beef cubes, order this quickly if you would want to try. Pulled pork - in my opinion a little dry, would need to add bbq sauce to enhance the flavor of the pulled pork Cheese sausage - probably one of my favorites, not a norm where I can find a sausage stuffed with cheese bits. I would def order this again! read more

Matt's BBQ - BBQ mix to go- Beef Brisket, cheese sausage, burnt ends, pork wrapped jalapeño popper - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Matt's BBQ was one of the highlights of our stay in Portland. We got brisket, ribs, potato salad and the queso mac n cheese. The meat was super tender and flavorful, the sides were delicious. I liked the mac n cheese more than my husband, but I like things spicy. I found the potato salad not too sweet or mustardy, just right. Service was fast and friendly! The folks working were having a good time, it really set a fun mood. We got beers from Bloodbuzz next door, the weather was nice, we chatted with strangers, it was just such a pleasant visit. We considered visiting this place twice on our trip, and honestly regret we didn't. We will definitely return if we're ever in the area again. read more

Had the pulled pork. The meat was pretty good. They don't offer any cheese besides queso for the sandwich and when it comes to sauces, they have no actual BBQ sauce... found that kind of weird, a bbq place with no bbq sauce. The chipotle cherry was alright, but was expecting some bbq sauce read more

If you are going to take anything away from this review it's don't forget to get the brisket and jalapeño and cheddar sausage! We got a good number of meats and they were fantastic! The brisket and sausage were by far my most favorite choices. That's not to say the pork was bad just the brisket and sausage will keep you drooling for more! I wasn't over the moon with the sides but would recommend the slaw if you are getting pulled pork! Cherry chipotle sauce was my favorite with warm dip being a close second. Can't wait to come back and get their burnt ends before they are sold out! read more

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

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Matt's BBQ amazing! Get their Pork Belly Slices, as it looks like sliced brisket, but since it's pork n it's belly.. it is even better than brisket as it is very tender, melt in ur mouth.. I am wowed by this place sauce 4 Pork Belly was excellent, had a savory tomato taste Young Man can cook! Just like Martin Yan said if Yan Can Cook, so can u! Well, I don't know about me being able 2 do pork belly slices like that, I'll let Matt do his thing! read more

Always awesome food!!! One of the best. Always friendly workers! Brisket and beans favorites read more

Matt's pork ribs were great in texture flavor and just the right spice level! I also loved the combo with the cucumber and onion relish! I did not like the burnt rib tips as well as the little fatty. The turkey was good but not a strong smoked flavor that I favor - tasted like roasted turkey . Staff was very friendly and efficient. Be prepared for a parking drama as parking is limited- be prepared to walk and park a distance if it's a weekend. read more

My husband and I are visiting from Phoenix and we decided to check out a local favorite . OMG we devoured our entire plate . I could eat here every single day while we are in town . The brisket was the best brisket that I have had . It's very tender and juicy . Both the pork belly and sausage were also very yummy !! My husband and I loved the Mac n cheese . read more

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Went here after watching Somebody Feed Phil. The ribs were lip smacking good!!! Juicy, tender, and loved the accompanying sauces! Didn't expect to finish all of them but they were gone in no time! Highly recommend! read more

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

I'm just going to rate with for taste brisket is so tender and very tasty some thing with the pork. Potato bread tastes stale you can skip it. read more

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

Online orders reserve your meat. When you show up to pickup they tell you it will be ready in 20 minutes. The staff is very friendly. My mistake was talking to them because they made a mistake on the order in front of me & forgot my bread. The barbecue is more NC than TX. The sauces are pretty creative & good. I recommend the Cherry Chipotle, sweet & lightly tangy. I got a sausage & 1/2 Lbs chopped brisket. Both my coworker & I thought these were done very well. Next time we will pass on getting the coleslaw, mediocre at best. We both prefer tangy, sweet or combo for our coleslaw. The guy serving gave me some of their meat sauce from the kitchen, which was a nice touch. I am curious to try their bbq taco cart in SE. read more

Matt's BBQ - $21 Coleslaw, sausage & 1/2 Lb chopped brisket - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you love Texas style BBQ, this is the place to be. We had to go back a second time in 2 weeks (we live 10miles away) just to try out the ribs after having the brisket and pulled pork the first time. The meat falls off the bones and are seasoned and bbq'ed to perfection. We ordered online the same day pickup to avoid the line during peak weekend hours. read more

Insane charges for take out. Placed an order for $164 in take out.. When we got the bill, they had added a $32.80 "Large Order Gratuity" to the TAKE OUT bill. Unbelievable - will never go back. Great way to lose a customer... read more

Matt's BBQ - Regressive tax - the more of my product you buy, the more I will tax you for the honor... - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Honestly some of the best BBQ I've had anywhere outside of the south. The guys were quick, friendly, and the food was delicious. We got the whole shebang with a side of pork belly burnt ends - melt in your mouth delicious. Go early as they are only open until they sell out. We got there 20 minutes after they opened and there were already 10 people in line. Highly recommend. $30 with tip and we still ended up taking some home. read more

Matt's BBQ - Whole shebang with pork belly burnt ends - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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DELICIOUS! BEST BURNT ENDS! Come super early, even before they open. Prepare to wait in line. If you can, order everything. Try all of the BBQ menu. Eat while the food is still warm warm, share with family and friends or not. You won't be disappointed if you love meat. I promise. If you come late, just try again next time and come early. The key here is to catch them at opening time while all the BBQ items are available. If it's past noon, chances are, they don't have a lot left on the menu or they might be closed. Check out their ig too. Burnt ends. read more

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