Isn't she lovely? We have been trying to make it up to North Portland and them not be sold out for the day for some time, but it was worth the wait! The brisket was my favorite and I loved their different sauces. My biggest piece of advice is to go earlier in the day rather than later, because they WILL be sold out before closing time. read more

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

Wow. Don't even have a picture we finished the food so fast. My husband is originally from Texas and we have been in the PNW for almost 5 years. His loss for BBQ in this area has been nothing less than traumatizing, we have tried so many places to the point he had given up looking. Being stuck at the hospital we needed some carry-out and he stumbled across Matt's. We decided to take a chance, knowing damn well we would probably be disappointed again... To our surprise we found something special, had the brisket and it basically melts in your mouth. The perfectly charred ends adding amazing flavor and their sauce was on point. If you are like us, coming from a place that only knows BBQ and find your self suffering from withdraws in the Portland area, do not fear! Matt's BBQ got you! At a loss for words, simply amazing, check it out. Thank you Matt for restoring our faith in BBQ made up north. read more

I recently tried the BBQ tacos again...I FINALLY GET IT! They are delicious! I held my hatred for poorly executed Korean AND Mexican fusion against Matt...and in all honesty, Smoked Meats and warm Tortillas are a perfect match. Toss in a handful of Matt's pickled onions and a giant scoop of the best guac I have ever had...mmm...cilantro and lemon heavily influence the tang that compliments the charred crispy bits of pork...seriously, these are a great snack...or a meal...for those days when Matt is out off brisket...and sausage...and ribs...and... read more

Really good, but not great. It's hard to tell when something is hyped up so much if you actually didn't think it was great, or if your expectations were just super unrealistic. With that caveat, I'll say that we grabbed a beer and waited in line for about 40 minutes and it was definitely worth that. Split the shared plate + mac n cheese. We wanted to try the burnt tips but they were sold out (within an hour of opening too so be aware of that)! The sausage was amazing, the brisket was really good. I also enjoyed the Mac n cheese. I think the sausage was the standout item for me. Enjoy! read more

Seriously the best BBQ I've ever had. Got the brisket, burnt tips and potato salad. Didn't even need a lift, it was so tender the fork cut through like soft butter. read more

This place is legit. The pulled port is super delicious and the mustard sauce is among the best I've tasted. Sides of potato salad and coleslaw were excellent - not afterthoughts. Prices are quite reasonable. Ordering and pickup was easy. read more

BBQ - the food that seems to elude me here on my side of town. I drove out to this gem today and I was not disappointed at all. Two men working the truck. Super friendly, and got my food out super fast. As far as food prices go, it is more than fair especially when you see what you get. I ended up with the whole shebang for 2. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage along with beans, coleslaw and potato salad. Brisket - melt in your mouth. Ribs - off the bone Pulled pork - to die for Sausage (Jalapeno-Cheddar) - crisp pop with flavors that out are out of this world. The sides were phenomenal as well. I thought podnah's was good, but this place is excellent. Plus you get more food for the money. It is apparent to me that these guys not only are masters of their craft, but love feeding the people. Bravo! read more

This is my go to bbq joint in PDX. I've been to alot of BBQ places in Texas but maybe I haven't had a right one that I really enjoyed. So far, it is all hype to me but this spot is the bomb! If my wife and I are feeling bbq, we will be in that line waiting for our meat. Bbq is done right if the brisket is not dry. Most places I have had brisket are always dry and I was never a fan of it because of the dryness but when I'm at Matt's, that's what I will be ordering. I do wish they serve ribs tips. I love the cartilage. read more

Had to have been the best BBQ we've ever had. That was the consensus at our daughter's birthday party catered by Matt's BBQ. Pulled pork and smoked brisket was amazing! read more

Well, I'm not the biggest fan. I love good BBQ and I wanted to love this place. I mean come on, an old camper turned into a BBQ food "truck"? The smells, the line, the look on the faces of others getting ready to order. I was ecstatic for the chance but it had the taste of just generic BBQ! We got this $22 plate that had i guess a little of everything, there was plenty, there was actually plenty left over as well. The brisket (2pcs) was 99.5% fat and what meat was there was so over cooked that it was mushy. The tater salad could have come from Costco and the coleslaw was wilted cabbage that was soggy with what i assume was vinegar but had the texture of wilted lettuce. I don't have actual proof but i feel like the beans come from a can with some more of that brisket fat put in it to make things "authentic". The bread was dry and i am thinking it was some that got left out the night before. read more

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So tasty. Go as quickly as you can. Seriously. They sell out, and then you are sad you missed the tasty meats. Also, if they have the smoked pickled jalapeños, do yourself a favor and get half a dozen. They are amazing, and you can bring them home, slice them up and put them on literally anything you can get to hold still. Delicious. read more

Long line, but went fairly quick. Food was so good. Wish I lived nearby so I could eat it more!

Having walked by many times and smelling the sweet aroma of smoke, I was recently pulled into Matt's to try some 'cue. Sadly, I was very very disappointed. I've smoked many many thousands of pounds of pork back in my native Ozarks. So, I feel like I have a right to write a review that is this scathing. First of all, when asked what kind of ribs you're smoking "St. Louis Spare or baby back?" and you reply with "A type of spare rib, something in between...." What does this mean? C'mon man. Give it to me straight. What type of ribs are you smoking? BE CLEAR. Next up, are they wet or dry? Reply: "Well, we dry rub them and then put a thick mopping on at the end" Ok, so then just say "They are wet" Again, BE CLEAR. I ordered a pound of ribs. They were $13. I gave the gentleman $16. He didn't even say thanks. That's a $3 tip. At a cart no less. Give me a break. Please show some appreciation. I get my ribs back home. They are a wet, sloppy, fatty mess. Yes, they are fall of the bone tender. But, hey, back in the Ozarks (Or Memphis, KC, or anywhere in North Cackalacka) we never ever smoke our 'cue to the point that it is fall off the bone tender. Instead, we slow smoke it with a complex dry rub and SLOWLY develop what's called "bark- a thick chewy outer layer enveloping the tender meat underneath. What I ate from Matt's was again, a sloppy fatty mess with no texture whatsoever. The pickles and onions were fine, but that isn't what you come here for is it? And the sauce that they give you, it tastes more like au jus than BBQ sauce. If you want great 'cue, go down to Killingsworth. There is a cart there far better than what you'll get here. I won't be back. read more

Best bbq food truck! I stopped on a whim. Reasonable prices, fast and scrumptious.

Stopped in before heading to the airport to check out this barbecue spot. I got the hot mess with no bun. I thought it came with one side but it didn't it was extremely tasty. The meet was really tender it was a nice combination of acid sweet to spicy. I also got a half pound of ribs which was three ribs total it came with two slices of bread pickled vegetables and some sauce for only $6.50. I thought it was fast to order the food, There was three guys in the food truck preparing your order and barbecuing. If you want some good barbecue when you're in town stop by mans barbecue you'll leave very impressed read more

Best meats in Portland by far and oftentimes it's better than the good stuff you get in Austin. 4 stars because I wish they'd do some badass poultry and some sort of cream-based sauce. And their coleslaw could use some work, too read more

Top notch BBQ, probably the best brisket I've had outside of Franklin BBQ in Austin. Highly recommend, I'm a big fan of the place.

This place is incredible!!!! The brisket is Texas BBQ all the way. The food cart offers some pretty good choices and loved their Armadillo eggs, very tasty. Love bringing people for the first time because they're always happy! Fun food cart court, special artisan cocktails nearby! read more

Meh sandwich. Tons of plastic for a pretty boring honestly sandwich and a couple sides. No recycling. No line but they won't talk to you just say order on phone. I get they're popular so they don't need to care. But it shows. read more

Wow. Just wow. The BEST fricken dang BBQ I've had since moving to Portland a year ago. BBQ has been hard to find here, good bbq at least. I had the ribs, the meat was falling off the bone and SO juicy and tender, really good. Worth the line, it's not really a long wait imo. Just make sure you get there early because I guess the food sells out quick. read more

Admittedly, I've yet to make it to a few notable Portland BBQ spots, BUT, Matt's BBQ is the best BBQ I've had in Portland! Tough to pick a favorite item, the brisket probably, sliced or chopped, it's perfect. Brisket tacos are amazing, guacamole on them is great! Sausage links are top notch. Pulled pork is solid. Pork ribs fall right off the bone. Special items, beef rib(s), pork belly burnt ends, are sooooooooooooo good, but often sell out early. Sauces are great. Pickles and pickled onions are an amazing treat on the side. Prost pods provides a cool, friendly atmosphere, the new roof is sweet! Highly recommend. read more

As someone who smokes his own meats and loves BBQ I had to give this place a try as PDX really lacks solid BBQ. The 2016 #1 food cart in PDX came through! The BBQ was crazy good, especially the brisket. The spare ribs were fantastic too. Great amount of oak smoke on the meats, the crust was simply awesome. Good amount of pepper and it was the best BBQ I've had in PDX. The potato salad was very good and the pinto beans are solid with some nice little pork bits in there to kick it up a notch. I will be back here for sure! read more

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I moved from Austin and never liked any bbq in Oregon. Matt's though is true Austin style and amazing! Check them out if you want some real BBQ! read more

I passed by this Bbq stand along Mlk tucked near the back of a pawn shop last fall And decided to pass based on the way it looked. Didn't think twice until I read a article in the local paper about the owners story and travels to Texas recently. Based on that review i decided to give Matts Bbq a try, and boy im glad i did. I got the everthing plate and It came stacked with sasuage, brisket, rib, 3 sides( Beans, Potato salad and coleslaw), 2 slices of bread, & bbq sauce. It was way over a pound of food I could not finish it all, I even shared with my mom who is from Texas and she liked it too. Will definitely come back for more. But im about to take a nap. This food is about to put me to sleep! read more

Matt's BBQ - Everything plate. You cant even see the bottom item's. Well over a pound of food! - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Awesome brisket.... The pulled pork was okay but the brisket and mac n cheese are amazing

Best BBQ in Portland, hands down. It's really hard to find Mac and cheese that travels well and is cheesy enough, usually the bechamel just soaks into the pasta. Not the case here. Fantastic Mac. Belly burnt ends were excellent. Probably will be back before I leave Portland for some magical yellow BBQ sauce. read more

We have never been here before but heard "Matt's was the best BBQ in Portland" from my cousin who's a huge foodie. We then decided to have them cater our daughter's 1st birthday (hosting 50+ people). Yup, huge gamble! But it turned out AMAZING!! Everyone raved about how fall off the bone and delicious everything was. Our guests mentioned how they could never get to taste Matt's BBQ (long lines+ sold out) and was glad we catered. There were no left overs. Would eat here again in a heart beat. read more

There probably needs to be more than 5 stars to accurately rate the food that comes out of this place. I had the Hot Mess Express and mac&cheese. It was fantastic!! I could have just ate the Mac&cheese it was so good. The BBQ brisket and sausage on the sandwich were great and the pickled jalapeños went perfect with the slaw and meat. Sooooo good. You have to try it. read more

This place rocks the pork belly burnt ends and the beef rub. So tender and tasty! Better than Miss Delta short ribs and right down the street in the food truck court read more

We ordered just about everything on Matt's menu for a birthday celebration. Absolutely EVERYTHING was delicious...and perfection! They were very accomodating and we could not have been happier. GREAT job Matt! read more

Been at Matt's BBQ twice already since discovering it this year. Their Brisket is juicy, Sausage is perfectly spiced and their pickles are just perfect. Great lousy looking food cart that throws you off at first, but makes you fall in love once you taste their BBQ. read more

So I finally got food at Matt's. I had been there at least 5 times without coming home with food since they frequently sell out early. I decided to head there for a late lunch. I heard it was the best BBQ in Northeast Portland and maybe the best in Portland. I didn't try too many things but the what I got was pretty sad. I got the 1/2 lb of ribs with beans. It came with pickles, pickled onions and 2 slices of white bread. I paid 11 bucks and some change for it. I poured some of their BBQ sauce onto the side of the paper container and made my way home. The first thing I tried was the ribs. There were 4 ribs so the quantity look good. First bite and I was meh, they're too soft. Why do people insist on cooking ribs until they're "fall off the bone tender"? Ugh; they should be cooked low and slow over a fire until they have a proper chew. It's a lot more effort but it really pays off. I know Matt's does this with their brisket because I could see them there on their grill with a beautiful bark. Are they pressure cooking their ribs or cooking them in an oven? Disappointing... I was a bit excited about the BBQ sauce as it was right color and consistency and it looked like bits of pepper were floating in there. Sadly, it was only average. It was sort of bland with no real zip to speak of. Next the beans; this is where it got really bad. There were NO beans in the cup! Really?!? It was a bbq bean broth with a couple of onion bits on the bottom. That's just poor serving. The only redeeming thing about the meal was the pickled onions and the old fashioned Dr. Pepper in a bottle (made with sugar). read more

Can we give it ten stars? Brisket is tops. Ribs are yummy. Burnt ends have awesome flavor. Potato salad and coleslaw are my faves. The sausage is the best! read more

The Pros: amazing Food! Best food cart in N Portland The Cons: closed Monday and Tuesday read more

What an outstanding spot. I ordered the ribs with beans and potato salad. I wasn't thrilled with potato salad but everything else was absolutely excellent. Should have taken pictures...ribs fell off the bone. read more

We drove to Portland just to visit and eat at Matt's BBQ. What a treasure this place is ! The brisket is hands-down the best I have ever had. Every other of "the best" Portland BBQ places have pretty dry brisket. Matt's is juicy. The jalapeño-cheddar sausages were mind-blowing, too. I loved the pickled onions and jalapeños. Nice touch! The cole slaw was decent and the BBQ sauce is a new taste for me. I am from the Midwest and I am more used to Kansas City heavy, sweet, ketchup-based sauce. However, I really liked the new taste studded with onions. We loved this place and can't wait to return! read more

Went to Matt's BBQ for the second time since the Covid restrictions were lifted and it did not disappoint! We traveled through Texas before Covid, looking for the best barbeque - little did we know it was in our own backyard! Every thing is so delicious that we always get too much because we can't narrow our order, but leftovers are delicious too. The guys are very nice, the sauces offer a wide variety of flavors, and they put the order together quickly - Excellent BBQ! read more

Taste was off the hook. $3.75 for a nice meaty taco, can't find this anywhere else. Got the brisket and pork belly and guacamole came standard. read more

Matt's is THE PLACE. Their queso mac and cheese is the best mac and cheese I have ever had. I crave it all the time, super rich and creamy, with a hint of spice and heat. The meat is great too! read more

The only spot in all of PDX that I will bet BBQ. Awesome food and awesome crew as well. Don't hesitate on this spot.