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

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

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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Pretty much always busy here, especially since its more recent feature on Somebody Feed Phil. Prices are actually very reasonable considering. And food is overall very good. However - there's just no service to speak of, and that's what ruins the experience. You line up and place your order on a kiosk tablet, pay by card, no cash accepted. It requires a telephone number, stating that they will text you when your order is ready. And then, you wait. The system seems easy enough until, you continue to wait and wait and wait. The guys in the truck will shout out an order number but good luck if you happen to miss this amid all the chaos and noise. Because they never do actually send a text. And if you go up to them asking about an order, they're simply not having it. Not so much as acknowledgment, not a smile flashed, and frankly - they are so annoyed at your asking, you are made to feel at fault (for visiting, paying money, and ordering from them)! It's pretty sad that a brand that stakes its claim on quality and goodness, can't carry this throughout the entire experience. I don't care how good your food is - I can live without spending my money on it - if you are just plain ungracious. Beef Brisket 3 slices. Brisket is supposed to be the best cut but it was just ok. On the dry side. Def needed sauce with it. Pork Belly Burnt Ends Glad we got these as they ended up being the best part of the meal. Very good. Tender, fatty, flavoral, good portions. Queso Mac Jalapeno The macaroni pasta is the small box mac kind. This was well-made, not overcooked and mushy, just enough sauce and cheese. But not spicy at all. Original Sausage Very good. Standard grilled sausage. read more

Only accepting online orders right now! I'm not an expert on barbecue, but from what I could tell, this brisket was definitely amazing. For $12, three slices of brisket seems a little overpriced, but they were so rich and juicy that by the end, I was extremely full. The brisket was very smoky, and so tender and juicy. This was paired with a slightly tangy and spicy in house barbecue sauce that really cut through the fat times of the brisket. The pickled onions and pickles were also rich in flavor, oftentimes it feels like these can really just be straight up sour, without any real flavor, but I loved the seasoning that was used for both. Additionally, even though you could only pay and order online, you just had to notify the people making the food that you had placed it and they would start working on it right away. They were also super friendly and answered our questions right away. Highly recommend as an option for takeout! read more

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

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

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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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

Matt's BBQ is hands down the best BBQ. Brisket is at the highest level. Beef rib? Jesus. Pork rib, pulled pork. So so so good. By the way I've ate in Texas, Memphis, Kansas City and just about every state west of the Mississippi River. If you travel to Portland. You must stop here and get there early. You are welcome 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

I've been here before (pre-COVID) and I'd give 4+ stars. But today -one star. Why? You need to PRE-ORDER on their website. That's fine but there is no notice on Yelp which means you're not aware of that until you get here. They were "out of stock" and everything after a 30-minute drive. Could have saved time and fuel (environment) had they posted this on Yelp and Google. read more

I mean.. if you know a better BBQ place than this, please let me know. I really want to know if it is possible to have any better briskets! Amazon Sliced Brisket, the sausage and Mac & Cheese are also my favorite. read more

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

I ordered the ribs and they were ok. unfortunately they were very tough and chewy. I also had a side of mac and cheese and it was really good! 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

Hands down the best BBQ in Portland. We couldn't decide on what we wanted so we ordered the Total Shebang. This fed three of us with plenty of food leftover, it was definitely worth the price. The brisket lives up to its hype; it melts in your mouth with a delicious smokey flavor. I appreciated the coleslaw wasn't super mayo-y. It had the right amount of crunch to it. It's tough to pick a favorite meat, but if I had to pick one I'd vote the brisket. Also, do yourself a favor and try the Mac and Cheese. read more

Matt's BBQ - Total Shebang + a beef rib. SO GOOD. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Quality and flavor rule at Matt's. Brisket and ribs are succulent and moist...could use slightly more salt but the tenderness is spot on. Don't sleep on the turkey...very moist and tasty. Sauces are decent ...but slaw was lackluster. Podnahs slaw slays Matt's. But the stars of the show remain the smoke and meat. Plenty of foodie shows have sung the praises of Matt's. The barbecue game in Portland has the bar set very high. Great location and prices are reasonable. read more

Matt's BBQ left me shook. Visiting Portland, Matt's was a priority to eat before I left and I was blown away. First, this place gets bonus points for serving pork belly which is my absolute favorite meat. The pork belly and pulled pork, by itself, is already really good. The pork belly melted when I put my knife through and the flavors were amazing. But dipping the meats with the bbq sauce and the spicy green sauce, I was hooked. The green sauce almost reminds of a chili verde but spicier. Do yourself a favor and just come here. Stick a tent right next to the truck if you must! read more

Matt's BBQ - Pork belly + pulled pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The smoke rings on these ribs is consistent with extraordinary flavor. IMHO no need for sauces. Brisket is tender and great flavor. One of the best around. read more

I saw this place on an episode of Triple D and also some fellow yelpers had reviewed it... so I just had to try it out. I showed up on Friday about 5 PM and there was no one there so I was not sure whether it was open or not, but it was. They have a nice decent size parking lot off of MLK. COOL! I was told that they cook the brisket about 16 hours. I ordered up the chopped Brisket sandwich, potato salad and queso mac and cheese. During my short wait I decided to taste all their sauces. I was a little concerned because most of them were very watery in inconsistency, on the vinegar side in taste and I really didn't love any of them. My order came in the recyclable container which was cool. BRISKET - the brisket sandwich had some slaw, pickled onion, pickles on it and was chopped brisket. The brisket was extremely tender with a decent taste but the rub was a bit too much on the pepper side. They could of also added just a bit more sauce. It might've tasted better if it was the sliced brisket instead of chopped because there would've been less ends. Also the bun couldn't hold up to the meat and fell apart. POTATO SALAD - pretty old-school except the potatoes were almost puréed. No chunks. Simple mustard potato salad. QUESO MAC N CHEESE - creamy deliciousness with the perfect amount of sauce and just a bit of heat/spice on the back end. All in all I thought it was good but not great. Try it for yourself. I will check it out again in the future. read more

The brisket was absolutely amazing and ordering was easy on iPad (compared to waiting in line at the other food pods).

Incredible BBQ! Expect to wait in line. We came for lunch on President's Day and it was a 40 min wait. We tried the pork ribs, brisket and pork belly. All were stellar! The only reason it gets 4 stars is the mac and cheese was not good and the rest of the side options were not tempting! read more

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

Wowzer yalll......Y'all already know the story behind the story and if ur not already supporting this spot go and try but hurry!!! Spare ribs and Brisket are not ridunkulous but don't sleep on the pickled cucumbers and onions!!! Also try the mustard or spicy mustard bbq sauce on the side!!! Dayuuuum taste and staff super kool friendly. Seating available at bar with super kool bartenders. The location has great vibe and a must try read more

My go to bbq place in Portland whenever i crave for it. I highly recommend their food. Service is fast, it's a food cart.

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

Incredible. Such delightful meats. Such excellent flavor. This place doesn't even need my review it's beloved.

By THE LONGEST SHOT EVER, the best BBQ in Portland. Rivals the best BBQ in central Texas, I'd bet money on it. Brisket = Sublime; flavor blast of succulent caramelized fat Pulled Pork = Robust smokey flavor to die for Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage = *insert image of you with eyes rolling back into head read more

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

I was looking forward to Matt's BBQ since I found it online. After having lived in the Midwest and moving to the PNW, I've struggled to find good BBQ. Well friends, I'm excited to report that struggle has officially ended; Matt's BBQ is the real deal. The establishment is set up in a trailer surrounded by a bunch of other food trucks and some small drink places. It offers outdoor covered seating in a cozy environment. As far as the food goes, my gf and I ordered the Whole Shebang for 2 and a Mac and cheese. There was not a single meat item on the tray I didn't enjoy. Also we were a big fan of the beans and potato salad. I wasn't a fan of the coleslaw but I rarely like coleslaw so I can't really fault them for that. The Mac and cheese was superb and I'd definitely recommend adding it to your order. If you find yourself in the Portland area, the BBQ doesn't get better than this. Recommend! read more

Matt's BBQ - The whole Shebang for 2 + Queso Mac & Cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious! Got to Matt's BBQ around 11:45, 15 min after opening and there were already quite a bit of people there. Luckily we snagged a table pretty quickly & were able to enjoy some tasty BBQ. We got 1/2 lb of beef brisket, 1/2 lb pork belly burnt ends, side of quest Mac & cheese, and side of cole slaw. This was the perfect amount of food for 2 people! Loved the brisket, they gave us a good mix of fatty and lean pieces & it was really flavorful. The sides were also a great complement to the meat, loved the cole slaw in particular to cut the heaviness of the meal. Overall, highly recommend checking out Matt's BBQ when you're in the area! read more

Matt's BBQ - 1/2 lb Beef Brisket, 1/2 lb pork belly burnt ends, Queso Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing food. The beef brisket is one of the best I have tried. Their tortillas are made from scratch and they are so fluffy. Both this location and the one on Hawthorne are super good. Definitely give their breakfast tacos a try. Queso Mac and Cheese is also delightful. Definitely one of the best food trucks I've tried in a Portland. Highly recommend. read more

I was very excited to try Matt's BBQ but also must admit I was deeply concerned that it may not live up to the hype. I was very skeptical about the likelihood Portland would have BBQ of similar quality to the great places in Austin. Matt's exceeded my expectations and I'm so happy to have been able to fit it into my trip last weekend. I tried the spare ribs, brisket, and coleslaw. I also added the pickles and onions, which I strongly recommend for the brisket. The ribs and brisket were close to perfect. I'm not a huge fan of the standard sauce, but the meats we're so tender and juicy already that the sauce wasn't very important. Of the other sauces available, I probably liked the mustard the best - but it would overpower the brisket or ribs a bit. The coleslaw was good but did not stand out. It did its job. The sides don't need to be the star of the show. Anyway, I think this was one of the best meals I've ever had in the state of Oregon, and I have visited at least once annually on average for over 30 years. The ability to preorder online even for a small order and skip the line really enhances the experience too. I only saw that available at top austin spots for large catering style portions. I would definitely come back. The BBQ is excellent, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is cool, and the ordering process is well though out & managed. You definitely need to come here if you enjoy central TX style BBQ. read more

Ate here a couple months ago when my father was visiting. Food was excellent but it was confusing figuring out how to order depending on how you enter the pod. If you enter from the furthest point away from the cart you see the cart window is closed and an estimated wait time. One would assume that means they are opening the window in that amount of time. However the side is faint away from you is actually open and you pick up food and there is a little kiosk terminal that you place your order at. So don't be like my dad and I, waiting for a window to open that never will. read more

The meats are tender flavor pack. My only concern was assumed wait time as it was a cool Spring weather, but the food was ready within 15 minutes. read more

I'm not sure what else can be said that hasn't already. This place sells out regularly for good reason: IT IS DELICIOUS! Lucky for me I work from home when I am in Portland so I can hit up Matt's early before it sells out. The "Whole Shebang" is a good place to start, but my favorites are the brisket, pulled-pork and the ribs. If you have never been here, I would start with either a meat plate or a "Shebang". But you can't go wrong with a sandwich or taco either...I mean the insides are what add the flavor, and Matt's does that part great! If there is a line, wait, it is 100% worth it. Maybe check the menu first to see what is sold out. If you are vegetarian I would probably steer clear of this place. Aside from the awesome meat, I also love the beer garden off of Prost (where Matt's food truck is located). It is a great atmosphere to meet people at the big bench style seating. read more

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

I wish I could give no stars at all the food was horrible. My husband and I ordered 2 separate orders they tossed all the food into one container. The meat was lukewarm the ribs tasted like chewing chalk just terrible. I gave it to my 11yr old who eats anything literally not a picky eater at all and he didn't like it at all I wouldn't even recommend this place to a dog food catering service. Just horrible all the way around DO BETTER read more

The vibe was great. Ordering is very easy - it a tablet with the descriptions of each item. I believe that it's only card/mobile wallet for that, though. And then the food was delicious! I highly recommend the Mac n cheese as a side because it's a spicy and cheese addition to the meats! Again, highly recommend Matt's BBQ. read more

Best bbq I've had in a very long time. Brisket was so tender. Great sauces as well. Prompt and friendly service too.

Got the variety plate with ribs, pulled pork and sausage. The sausage was super juicy and flavorful. The pulled pork was seasoned perfectly and the ribs were nice and tender. I loved trying the variety of sauces. The service was quick- just make sure you order at the kiosk. read more

I was really surprised that that the BBQ lived up to the hype. My personal favorites were the sliced BBQ and Pork. The sides were amazing as well, would def go again! read more

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

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Yum and yumm. First of all I'm not a huge carnivore. But this bbq is melt in your mouth good. I liked that the Mac and cheese had a little spice to it and that the beans were not the sweet baked beans. Can't wait to try the hot links when we return..soon..if it's up to my meat eating husband read more

Matt's BBQ - Ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese and pinto beans Melt in your mouth meat and Mac and cheese with a kick.. yes and yes - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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