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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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

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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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

Good bbq meats in a hopping food enclave. We came late so all that they had was briskets. The bbq style is Carolinan so you're looking at vinegar-based sauces. The briskets were good. We had the last cuts of the day so I hate to render too much judgement. The sauce provided with them was better than the sauce bar, which was interesting. The sides were perhaps the best part. The slaw was of course more vinegary than creamy. The pickles had a good kick. The Mac and cheese was a highlight. Overall, I give this a very good meats rating. The outdoor seating was a bit on the dirty side as folks aren't cleaning up after themselves and it's self-bussed. Staff are super friendly. Ask them if their armadillo eggs are ethically sourced. read more

Matt's BBQ is one of Portland's most coveted BBQ joints. Upon arrival, they were out of almost everything sadly. We got a few pounds of pulled pork and it was very expensive. read more

Hard time find BBQ in the Portland Metro and I'm so glad I found Matt's BBQ. Located in the Prost! Food Carts Pod, it's a great area to enjoy a meal with plenty of seating. They currently have it set up where you order and a kiosk then pick up at their window. I got the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Queso Mac & Cheese. All around incredible meal. I recommend getting a side of Cherry Chipotle to dip! read more

Matt's is where I go anytime I crave bbq that I'm not making myself. It's located in the food pod on Mississippi Ave attached to Prost. Anytime you go to Matt's you gotta get ribs brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. The service is always pretty decent even tho the lines can get crazy and the over all ambiance at this food pod is always friendly. Matt's bbq imo is the best bbq in the city read more

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

Drinks: -N/A Food: - The jalapeño cheddar sausage is a must get. Let me put it this way: it's a snappy gushing cheesy glizzy. I mean what more do ya want? It's also not spicy, granted my tolerance for spice is high, but I honestly don't think anyone would have an issue with the spice level here, it's more for the flavor - The sliced brisket is textbook, juicy and flavorful. This is a good pick - The coleslaw was okay, it's more of a vinegar based tangy coleslaw so if you're expecting a rich mayo based coleslaw then this is not for you. This is acidic and is meant to balance out the fattiness of all the meat - The burnt ends are a must get. The fattiness of the pork belly is addicting and surprisingly didn't tire me out or made the meal feel heavy - The mac n cheese was okay. I liked it, but it didn't really blow my mind or anything Ambience: - This is a food truck next to the Prost German beer pub - The vibe of the food truck/Prost situation is a great setup for a nice sunny day. There's picnic style benches as seating options and the space is covered - There's a nice dedicated sauce station to try their sauces and allows you to control the amount of sauce you want which I liked a lot Overall: The vibe of this place and the uniqueness of it makes it a great hangout spot or even a good date spot. I definitely plan on returning and when anyone from out of town asks me for a recommendation for places to eat, this place is towards the top of my list (it's literally food carts, and beer what's more Portland than that). The sides left a great deal to be desired, but that is made up for by the vibes and the meat. If I had to rank the meats that I tried, I'd put it in the following order: 1. Burnt Ends (fatty but doesn't make you feel bloated) 2. Sliced Brisket (juicy and has that classic brisket flavor) 3. Pork Spare Ribs (Doesn't quite fall off the bone, but it is a very pleasant eating experience and has a good bite to it) 4. Chopped Brisket (kind of dry, kind of touch to chew. It was alright) read more

Matt's BBQ - Queso Mac & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Potato Salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Matt's BBQ is inside the food court, Prost! They have plenty of seating around and we went during what seemed to be a rush hour because everything was pretty busy. You order on your own at a tablet nearby the stand, just make sure to either put your phone number or get a receipt when you're checking out. We made the mistake of not doing either so we had to ask for our number again so we can know when our food was ready. My sandwich was great, I wasn't the biggest fan of the bbq sauces. The mac and cheese was delicious! I would definitely go again and try something else. read more

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

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

It was so good, my mouth was watering thinking about what I was going to order when I go back. I had the brisket sandwich, which was amazing. Also had Mac and cheese. Great place with plenty of seating and other places to eat if you are a strange and don't like BBQ. Also a couple places for alcohol. Totally loved it all. read more

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

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Matt's BBQ was excellent. I visited this place with the barbecue food bloggers, the Barbecue Bros. Here's their write-up: https://barbecuebros.co/2024/09/30/matts-bbq-is-an-example-of-legit-texas-barbecue-in-portland/ They're barbecue experts. Matt's BBQ was listed as one of the best places outside of Texas to get Texas-style barbecue per an August 28, 2024 article by Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly. Vaughn ate at 149 barbecue joints in 37 states. Matt's BBQ made his list of 53 best: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/the-united-states-of-texas-barbecue/ Matt's BBQ isn't a restaurant, but a food truck / food cart located in the Prost! Marketplace "food cart pod" in the Boise neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The pod is akin to a food truck park. It's named Prost! because of the German pub named Prost! that anchors the property. When we arrived around 2pm on a Friday, the pod was fairly busy, but not crowded. Our group of eight was able to find an open picnic table easily. We street-parked for free around the corner on N Mason St. Here's what we ordered: Meat * Original Sausage x2 ($12.00; $6.00 per link) * Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage x2 ($12.00; $6.00 per link) * Sliced Brisket 1/2 lb x4 ($64.00; $16.00 per 1/2 lb) * Pork Spare Ribs 1 lb x2 ($32.00; $16.00 per lb) Sides * Queso Mac and Cheese 1/2 pint ($4.75) * Pickled Cukes and Red Onions 1/2 pint ($1.50) * 10 thick slices of Dos Hermanos Potato Bread ($5.00) Sauces (free, self-serve) * Cherry Chipotle * Peach Mustard * Spicy Mustard * Hog Vinegar Everything was equally delicious. In general, I thought the meats were high quality and the barbecue well executed. The flavor and texture of the brisket, ribs, and sausages were terrific. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the brisket. It had a perfect smoke ring with ideal amounts of lean and fatty (for me). The ribs were a close second. They were meaty, appetizing, and tender. Contrary to what one of my friends thought, I found both the brisket and ribs to be nicely seasoned and flavorful. No sauce needed. However, all of the sauces were quite good. The cherry chipotle and peach mustard were unique, and they worked. That said, the spicy mustard and hog vinegar sauces were my favorites. The sausages were packed with flavor. The jalapeno cheddar sausage was exceptionally rich. The sides were solid as well. Another one of my friends loved the pickles and I agree - they had wonderful crunch and taste. Generous portions all around too. If anything was more on the ordinary side, it was the mac and cheese (but it wasn't bad). Service was good. We didn't have to wait long to pick up our large order. Notable items we didn't try included their Pulled Pork ($12.00 per 1/2 lb) and weekend specials, available Saturday and Sunday only: Beef Ribs ($26 per lb), Brisket Burnt Ends ($16.00 per 1/2 lb), and Armadillo Eggs ($7.50 each). The latter are jalapeno poppers wrapped in sausage meat and smoked. Matt's BBQ has been in this location since 2015. Their website says all their meats "are cooked for the day on an offset smoker using oak wood." https://mattsbbqpdx.com/ read more

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Geez this food was sooo good! We kept it simple and got the pulled pork, a sausage, and a side of beans. The pulled pork was so tender and moist. Crazy delicious. I loved my sausage too as it had a spicy little kick to it. It was also huge. The beans were also great, with a strong pepper flavor and it tasted similar to beans swimming in a smoked gravy. Yummy! Prices felt normal for our main and sides and didn't feel like it was overpriced for the amount of food you get. The area was super busy with no tables being free and the wait time on the clock said 15 mins for Matt's but we got our food in 12. The workers were friendly in our small interactions as well. Overall, super filling and incredibly good food. Definitely will be back to try those ribs! 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

Really enjoyed the burnt ends! There's multiple sauces to choose from. I recommend sharing this dish and ordering another as a main since this dish is quite heavy & rich. read more

My husband and I shared: - Brisket Burnt Ends - Queso Mac and Cheese I loved the Mac and Cheese, but the burnt ends were definitely the highlight. They melted in your mouth. They have several great sauces too. My only minor complaint is that the seating area for this food cart pod definitely needs more heaters for cold days. Next time I'm in Portland, I'm trying their taco location. read more

Matt's BBQ - Queso Mac and Cheese and Brisket Burnt Ends | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Matt's BBQ is one of the highest rated food carts in Portland, and seeing as barbecue is one of my top 3 favorite foods, I knew we had to come here and try it. We got the brisket cause duh, that's how all BBQ places should be judged upon! The picture may not do it justice, but i thought the brisket was great! It was incredibly tender and flavorful--truly melted in your mouth. I also really liked the sauces they offered: cherry chipotle, peach mustard, and spicy mustard. I love unique sauces, and Matt's BBQ definitely had those! I loved both of the mustards but they were all great. I wish I could have tried a few other things on the menu, but we were trying to try as many different carts as possible. It's a bit away from downtown but still easy to get to on the train, and it's also in a nice area with many other food carts and seating options. Highly recommend! read more

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

Located in the Mississippi food truck pod, Matt's BBQ is a great spot to grab some delicious barbecue and share it over a beer with friends. I ordered the ribs and brisket, which were incredibly tender with just the right smoky flavor. It's the kind of BBQ you can tell was done with care. When you order, you'll enter your phone number and get a pickup alert--super convenient. When you pick up your order, make sure to grab a variety of their sauces to try, and don't skip the coleslaw--it's fresh and crunchy and the perfect side to balance out the rich meats. Matt's is worth visiting if you're in the mood for a good BBQ! read more

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

It's located in a small outside food market. Didn't try any of the other spot but man this one was delicious. BBQ is exactly what you want - juicy, tender, and flavorful. Plain and simple. read more

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

ribs seemed undercooked when we ate them. it's 5 am and my kid has been throwing up for the lasy hour read more

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

Food is very tasty. But the kiosk was confusing for a first timer. Not much simpler by going up to the window for clarification. I just wanted some brisket. Ended up with a $32 bill. read more

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

Great ribs. So delicious on their own you don't need the extra sauce. Very satisfying bbq experience.

Preordered food for a party. Great food! Everyone enjoyed it! Easy to order. Ordered more the next day for another gathering!

Got some tacos to try to-go. This place was widely recommended as a "Portland must have." My husband and I split 3 tacos, pork pelly, shredded pork and bistek. I love that their tacos are made with flour tortillas makes it very filling. The meat was so tasty and I loved the different salsa options! read more

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

Big old pile of smoky brisket perfection for an incredibly fair price. The employees were friendly and incredibly vigilant, they immediately clocked who was lost with their ordering system and who was picking food up. Once pointed out to us, the ordering system was straightforward and let us order exactly what we wanted in the amounts we wanted - not something all BBQ places can say. It came out almost immediately, and the chefs made a point to interact and tell us how proud they were of the product. Finding seating in the beer hall can be a little hectic, but given a bit of time always works out. read more

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MOUTHWATERING AWESOME BBQ during June trip! After being annoyed by the food truck scene on day 1, Matt's BBQ reversed my experience of what a great "truck" scene and food could be. This must be what all the fuss is about over PDX truck scenes. First of all this location of foods is spacious and even has a proper bathroom (vs. porta) Having LOVED the bbq infused into dishes at EEM on an earlier dinner, I required a visit to the source of their bbq here at Matt's. Ordering was on a screen kiosk, then wait and walk up to the window when food is ready. Very efficient system and the guys inside were busy serving up so many trays of meats. It was a Saturday afternoon and I noticed brisket burnt ends were already sold out (was told you need to order on line before they open or come early). Brisket burnt ends in the white curry at Eem was such a dish, I was sad to not have the burnt ends here and vowed to come back the next day when they opened at 11:30am lol. The briskets and sausage were all incredible. So flavorful and smoky, I was in brisket heaven. My boy went crazy over the sausage, he ate up most of it and wanted more but fed him briskets and he was very happy with that too. Simply fantastic bbq, wish I lived in PDX to get me some proper briskets regularly... There were 4 self serve bbq sauces, so tried all 4 but I didn't care much for any of them. But the liquidy sauce/juice they give you with the meat on the tray on the other hand was great. My kid ate up that sauce, so I had to go ask for another for me and wife to enjoy as well. The gentlemen working inside were so awesome and friendly too, Matt's BBQ fires on all cylinders with food and service, what more can you ask for? Came back on Sunday at 11:30am sharp to make sure to try the brisket burnt ends. As well as more briskets, and with kid wanting a lot of sausage, got 2 of those on the second visit! All the food got cleared easily of course, and I even got enjoy some sausage too:) The brisket burnt ends were great but not quiite as perfect as those served at Eem (or maybe Eem gets the better ends or maybe the white curry just adds that extra something?). I think I enjoyed the regular briskets more than the burnt ends. That being said, we went to Eem again for dinner on Sunday after lunch here at Matt's. Trying Eem's other dishes, even though I couldn't imagine how anything could be better than the white curry brisket burnt ends, I discovered the "pork belly burnt ends" at Eem were even more mindblowingly good!!! I love briskets, so didn't order any pork at Matt's, but after declaring the pork belly burnt ends being the best piece of meat at Eem, I am regretting not ordering the Pork Belly Burnt Ends at Matt's!!!!!! I never knew pork belly burnt ends were a thing at bbq, but I would DEFINITELY try that if can make it back to Matt's again. read more

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Matt's is basically a food truck, but it is the best BBQ in Portland! Brisket, ribs, sides, you name it, they are all top notch. You order from a kiosk, but the service team is friendly. Great neighborhood with a lot of other food dnd drink options. Cool place to eat, drink and unwind. read more

As a Texan, I'll say this place is amazing for the PNW (not a lot of serious bbq competition out here obviously). I actually love going here because of the location as well (get German beer at Prost with your meal). Meat is always tender and juicy along with great sides. The fact that they make a perfect spicy mac and cheese is impressive. The smoky flavor is great but of course any BBQ outside Texas is always going to not be 100% the same for some reason. read more

All their food is so good I'm afraid telling people about it will ruin it somehow! But I keep telling everyone about it because its so good....whoops! Seriously though, the burnt ends are so tender and delicious I could die happy after eating them. I go here and get the same thing every time because it's so good, brisket, burnt ends, pork ribs, queso Mac and cheese, and coleslaw. The sauces are bomb too, mustard bbq being my favorite, but we usually get 1 of each sauce for some variety. The meats come with a side of pickles too, which are a tangy and tasty pallet cleanser! read more

First time here. This location is in an open garden/patio area with other food vendors. Ample seating all around. We came in a Wednesday lunch time and only 4 vendors were open, including Matt's. You order on a screen, get your sauces, napkins, plates, utensils and find a place to sit. Our number was called in less than 10mins. You go and pick it up at their window and get ready to chow down. We did a few different sausages and sliced briskets with a Mac-n-cheese. All very enjoyable and flavorful. We got a Coke there and a beer at the vendor next to where our table was. Not too much food for 3 ppl but we liked what we ordered. The sauces were a plus, not just bbq sauce. It was warm out so it was easy get a table but I can imagine how busy it can get on a nice evening out for dinner or meeting friends. Definitely a cool place for a variety of food and drinks. read more

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Get ready to be floored. I was certainly floored by every single item on the menu. I got the spare ribs, brisket, mac and cheese, and the coleslaw. The ribs were so tender and fell off the bones. The brisket was well smoked and beautifully moist. Their portions are HUGE by the way. I guess they're "pricey" but I think it's worth it. They give you their house sauce along with the orders, but they have additional sauces you can choose from on the side. I read reviews that said the mac and cheese was "mid," but I say it was one of the best things there. It was spicy, creamy, and savory all in one. Don't miss out on this opportunity. They're located right next to Prost! in a little food cart hub, and my partner and I was able to order some beer to have with our meats. It was such a good experience, and now we're looking to see when we can check out Matt's BBQ tacos! read more

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This was quite literally one of the only foods that I got while in Portland that didn't disappoint me at all - the BBQ here was spot on and I honestly don't think I've tried anything better on the west coast. We ordered 3 types of meat and 2 sides, which was perfect to share for 4 at such a good price too. What we tried: + Pork Belly Burnt Ends (5/5): Order this!! Super smokey flavor, perfectly drenched and coated in sauce. The pieces of pork had just the right amount of fat and the meat was SO tender too. + Sliced Brisket (4.5/5): Also very tender!! The smokey flavor was definitely a lot more present here. I loved how easy this was to cut. + Pork Spare Ribs (4/5): Some pieces more dry than others, but that's okay! Ribs were literally fall-off-the-bone tender. The ordering process is simple - we purchased our food through their website and got a quick text shortly after saying our order was ready for pick up. There's a variety of sauces available to grab yourself too. They're featured on Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil" series on the Portland, OR episode which is pretty cool too. We were lucky to come a bit before the lunch crowd started; by the time 12 PM hit and we were leaving, the line was LONG. Order online if you want to save time! read more

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Located a midst a pod of food carts behind PROST Pub in the heart of Mississippi Avenue in Portland. We've been hearing great things so we went through to check it out. There's a self check out computer kiosk to put in your order and they ask you for a tip even though there's no human taking the order. There was a line and there's always demand here because of the story brisket. I have to admit it's one of the best I've tasted anywhere. The sausage was magnificent as well. I particularly liked the mac & cheese, but it wasn't the greatest ever. Though definitely satisfying. Had there been a better ambience, more seating, and had it been a bit more affordable I can see this being in the upper echelon of Oregon food spots. It still is as far as quality of food is concerned, but on the speedy side. The price and the overall experience without service and self checkout left us wanting, but the food is excellent. Truly Texas style! read more

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On the basis of the fake BBQ chicken, don't bother. Q involves cooking over coals which has smoke add to the flavor. I detected no odor or taste of smoke. It's basically boiled chicken in a ketchup sauce. I will not risk any more money with these guys I have had enough. As always, YMMV read more

Nice staff but that's about it. Chopped brisket is really pulled beef that has no flavor on its own and tastes like it was made in a crockpot and not a smoker and which is why it's already drenched in a sauce when you buy it and give the option of adding other sauces to get over the blandness, chewyness, and overall disappointment. Most bland beef I've had in a while. read more

Ordered brisket, pulled pork, bbq chicken, and some sides. Brisket was the best I've had outside of Texas, and they have a sauce (peach mustard) that I was blown away by. Really great flavors. If I could rate this 4.5 it would be for lack of cornbread, but I can't argue with what I got. Family of three, well satisfied here. read more

So incredibly disappointed. After splitting wood all day we were really looking forward to some good BBQ but what we got was gross, chopped to smithereens brisket, over smoked sausage, and tasteless Mac n cheese. The ribs and pulled pork were good. None of the sauces were worth the trouble because the brisket was so greasy already. Overall we would not eat here again. read more