Finding a good, authentic BBQ pit around Delaware is already hard, but having it operated by a Filipino family is just darn rare! The fact that this place offers real American BBQ with a twist of Asian flavors like stew and rice and chicken Adobo is just unreal. The spot is strictly a take out joint with a few seatings outdoor. The store also offers authentic Filipino snacks and grocery, ranging from Ube (taro) ice cream to homemade biscuits. I opted for ribs, briskets, Italian sausage, chicken kabob, pork kabob, baked beans and a bottle of root beer. Now dig this, all that was for $19!! I'm not kidding! Where the heck do you go to get that kind of food for $19? The ribs were definitely the highlight, absolutely tender and fall off the bones flavorful. The brisket came in pretty close, you can see that pink smoke ring on the meat, a good sign of slow cooked BBQ. The baked beans was surprisingly good, it even had some pork belly to re-enforce that amazing BBQ flavor. Overall, this is one of the most delicious and unique joints I've been to. In Delaware, it'd be hard to a place to top this, highly recommended!! Special shoutout to Fay for being so friendly and awesome! You definitely made me feel welcomed! What a way to run your business making customers feel like family! read more

See all

Came to this place for the first time. The owner was nice and the place is clean. I didn't expect it to be a grocery store but that wouldn't make no difference to me. We ordered the 1/2 rib with mac and cheese and collard greens, brisket sandwich with beans and 12 wings. The ribs texture was good but lacked flavor, the sauce was ok. The wings tasted just like the ribs, there was no wow but it was tender. The brisket was solid, definitely would recommend. The Mac and cheese was ok. The beans were pretty good too. Overall I wouldn't come back read more

The food was very tasty, and the owner was so nice! Seems like a hole-in-the-wall place. This place deserves so many more customers! Would definitely be back if I was local. Great option if you like a sweet bbq sauce. read more

Racks Smoked BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac and cheese - Grocery Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

See all

Delicious pulled pork sandwiches, tasty Filipino dishes. Friendly customer service! Lifeline in sending packages to family and friends.

Great food. Quick service. Great environment. Definitely making sure to come back to Delaware for this spot specifically.

I went there about a year ago. I just drove past it and remembered it as trash. Would not go there again. The ambience is convenice store and that's about what the BBQ tastes like. read more

Ordered a pound of pork bbq & a side of macaroni and cheese... the pork was WAAAYYY over sauced... I'd say 1/4 of the pound was just sauce... which tasted like store bought. The meat had more fat than actual meat and just wasn't good... I don't like my bbq swimming in a sauce & fat mix like it's some sort of stew... won't be going back. read more

I love specialty food stores with any selection of authentic ethnic groceries. This place has a lot of great Filipino items: frozen cassava macapuno ice cream ube popsicles salted duck eggs frozen blood dried salted fish shrimp paste bags of sticky glutinous rice shrimp chips Mochiko glutinous rice flour Mama Sita's sauce seasoning packets cans of coconut milk canned jackfruit cold cans of coconut juice drinks pancit noodles & seasoning candy & cookies Pretty cool! We came here to try their bbq, & I'm sad to say that I wasn't super impressed with it: Brisket - a boiled texture, which isn't my thing. I always request fatty parts, and they were nice enough to give me as much of it as possible. But the leaner parts were way too lean for me. If you like your brisket leaner & a more boiled texture, you may feel differently about it. Wings - flavorful, sticky with a nice sauce, i liked these better than the brisket Beef Rib - big, meat falling off the bone. The meat itself didn't appeal to my tastebuds, and I'm not sure why. We didn't try the sides, but based on the meats I wouldn't come back for the food, I'd come back for the groceries! read more

Racks Smoked BBQ - Lots of snackies - Grocery Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

See all

The ribs fell right off the bone! Sooo good! The owner is very nice as well. The brisket was pulled (I prefer sliced) but was wonderful added to baked potatoes (I took it to go). read more

I stopped by Racks BBQ on New Year's Day with my mom. Last year, my parents and I started a tradition of having BBQ as our first meal of the new year, given that that pulled is the most delicious way to eat pork. This year, New Year's Day fell on a Sunday, so our usual BBQ standby was closed, as was another stand that we stopped by. Given that I'd bookmarked Racks some time ago and that their hours stated that they were open on Sun., we headed over to check it out. After perusing the offerings, we ordered 2 lbs. of pulled pork and large sides of mac and cheese and baked beans. The pulled pork was served with a smoky, sweetish tomato BBQ sauce, and was quite good. The meat was moist and savory and didn't have any discernible fattiness, but some of the ends were a bit tough. The sides were alright, but nothing too special. The baked beans also had a smoky flavor, but the sauce was a bit watery for my taste, and the mac and cheese was pretty standard. The meal was quite filling and satisfying, and my parents, my brother, and I were generally happy with it. While it may not be immediately apparent, Racks also serves off-menu Pinoy (Filipino) dishes such as chicken adobo, pancit, and lumpia. When I asked whether Pinoy dishes were served, the proprietor became quite excited, asking me if I'd had them before (I have in Ambridge, PA near Pittsburgh with my Pinoy ex-BF, who attested to their authenticity). She explained that she keeps them off menu due to the miniscule size of the Pinoy community in DE, though I also suspect that the unadventurous culinary tastes of the non-Pinoy locals play a role (I can say this given that I'm not Pinoy myself and grew up in the area). If you enjoy trying hard-to-find ethnic food, as I do, be sure to inquire about the Pinoy dishes--though they may require advance notice to prepare. While the BBQ here is decent, I'll stick to my standard because it's just that dang good. However, I'll be back to try the Pinoy dishes, for sure! read more

Racks Smoked BBQ - Pulled pork, baked beans, and mac and cheese - Grocery Near Me - New Castle, Delaware

Racks is so good. The woman who works there is so sweet. Always greats you with a smile. The pulled chicken is so good. It's just enough to be satisfied but not too full. All the sides are tasty. You can get backed beans, mac n cheese, or collard greens. I order from them all the time. read more

This is my number 1 go to place for all things Filipino NOMS! She almost always has kare-kare ready for me whenever I make the random trip up from South of Dover. She's also one of the sweetest nicest you'll ever meet ^_^ read more

See all

Staff extremely rude and lazy. Don't want to help, just want to avoid doing the slightest bit of work. Rarely have I experienced such inconsiderate and useless staff. EDIT: check out their list of health violations: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/Default.aspx?startLetter=r&stopLetter=r&sort=Establishment read more

If you have never been to Texas, Kansas City it anywhere else that knows about BBQ then high reviews makes sense. The ribs are rubbery the sides are basic. I've literally had better bbq at a Chinese buffet. The high reviews had me stop in. After going I will not be back. read more

Delicious food for a roadside BBQ. We had a pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket sandwich, along with the collards and Mac and cheese. The entire lunch (with drinks) was about $25- what a deal! read more

What a stellar little hidden gem!! We stopped here on our way back down to Virginia, and this place was so much better than we expected! We just happened to turn into the first place that caught our eye when we started getting hungry, and we were pleasantly surprised to discover that this isn't your typical BBQ place; they serve both American BBQ and delectable Filipino dishes (adobo, caldereta, etc). I ordered a half BBQ chicken, and my husband ordered a beef brisket sandwich. Both were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Masarap!! We also stocked up on Filipino cooking supplies from the grocery section, since it's hard to find sinigang base, shrimp paste, Mama Sita's BBQ sauce, and ube in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Completely delighted with our experience here, and we've now saved this location on our Yelp so we can revisit the next time we're road-tripping up and down the East Coast. read more

Ms. Fay (I may be spelling it wrong!) was a delight as she navigated us through her thoughtfully prepared Filipino dishes, proudly proclaiming, "Home made!" with a beaming smile. Everything from the pulled pork to the ribs, Kabobs, kielbasa and sides of potato salad and macaroni salad were incredibly yummy and worth the trip! read more

See all

We went out of our way to find a roadside BBQ on our 6h trip. As you would expect with any serious bbq connoisseur, we ordered the brisket and the ribs. Although we arrived an hour before closing, it looked like they were about to lock up. They pulled our order from a fridge, and put it in a microwave. I imagine this is not how a serious bbq joint warms its food, but we were happy to be served. Unlike Texas style bbq, which is our fave, the offerings here were heavily sauced. The ribs were impressively tender, and earned a solid 4 out of 5 stars. With that said, the brisket was incredibly unimpressive. Compared to the ribs, there's really no reason to ever order the brisket. From what we could tell, this venue has no restrooms (although we didn't ask). It also has no where indoors to eat, although there's a couple benches outside. The lady running the shop was very friendly. If we're in the area again, we'd consider stopping in for the ribs. It's worth mentioning that the grocery portion of the store has novelty snacks (packaged foods from outside the US), which one member of our party very much enjoyed. read more

What a pleasant stop today. Got the pulled pork sandwich and ribs. I always like a clean place and this is one of them. Walking in a pleasant hello and explanation of the menu. Brief description of the offerings and instead of a hard sell, offered the modest priced food. Very friendly as I stubble over myself while looking at the menu on the wall. Not only was there a hint of smoke in the air but both of my selections had the same. I like where I can still have the smoke in the meat without the sauce covering it. A pleasant smoke taste, mild sauce with little hints of sweet and bite. The meat was moist, tender and cooked just right. The after taste was pleasant,clean and memorable. Nice hidden gem to visit. It seems the only place to sit and eat is a couple of tables outside. I ate in my car and don't consider this a reason to knock this place. read more

See all

Was not bad, a bit too saucy for me and the brisket was not tough but could use more smoke. Roll was good too, but a bit large. Can't argue with the price. Interesting little market. read more

Tita Fe's food -- always delicious! :) Always worth the drive!! Tita is super friendly. All of your Filipino needs can be found here. Also, you can get balikbayan boxes and services. read more

Good little rest stop. Smoked barbecue (pulled pork, brisket) and Filipino dishes (adobo or caldareta) over rice. What a find! Stocked with canned goods and frozen food as well as snacks. Nice store owner. read more

Any place that takes the time to not only chat with their customer but these gracious people actually opened their locked door after close of business to accommodate 2 hungry first timers. Great little place with all kinds of gems to buy other then their hot food. OK speaking of the food, tangy but savory sauce, meats cooked to perfection and quite a variety. One of those stops you just might pass by if you're not familiar with the place......well don't, you won't regret it. Closed on Mondays...... read more

I'm very grateful this place exists. Being so far away from what is familiar, I found myself longing for food from the motherland. The sweet woman running the business warmly welcomed my husband and me like old friends even though it was our first visit. Needless to say, I got very excited upon seeing the selection of Filipino groceries (especially the ube ice cream) and wanted to fill up a basket with goodies, but our hunger took precedence. The menu board displayed several BBQ options, of which the owner highly recommended the pulled pork sandwich. She also let me know she made other Filipino food that day, such as caldereta, menudo, and bangus. I, of course, chose caldereta with rice and my husband had the pulled pork. Could not be more pleased with both selections; while the pulled pork was delicious, my husband said he actually preferred the caldereta after he had several bites of my lunch. (Awesome, now I have to ask my mom how to make it for him at home.) Thank you, Yelp, for helping me find this place. I'm comforted to know some elements from my childhood aren't too far away after all. read more

Stopped in here on a road trip. It was a little hard to see from the road. It only has take out, but there are 2 picnic tables out front. Last was very nice and helpful. Food tasted really good. The ribs were awesome. read more

Wow! We used to get bbq from them years ago when they were out on 40, thanks to yelp we've found them again! Great groceries and fantastic bbq! read more

Yes, yes, yes. It's 4th of July weekend, the start of a heat wave and it's too hot to cook, but we were craving BBQ. I took to Yelp to see what our options were and this place was rated highest. It's a quaint little shop with a bodega feel and the woman working was more than pleasant. She noticed my new face and asked how we heard about them and I told her, Yelp. I brought the food home and dug in. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and my fiance got the half chicken and we shared mac and cheese. As soon as he took his first bite, he said "I'm getting this again." The meat literally fell off the bone and he had destroyed it in under 8 minutes. My chicken sandwich was big enough to share with my toddler who has a big appetite. It's too bad they were out of cole slaw, since I find it to be a staple of a BBQ sandwich. But there WILL be a next time. I cannot wait to go back. The prices are very reasonable and the quality is top notch. read more

Amazing pulled pork sandwich and the homemade macaroni and cheese was to die for. Faye is truly a BBQ queen, fast service and very clean. This is a MUST try! Excellent!!! read more

Awesome pulled pork sandwich! It looks dicey when you pull up, but don't be afraid...it's good.

My place to to for BBQ ribs. Been going here for the last 2 years and the ribs are all off the bone fantastic! The lady that work the place is always welcoming and nice. I would recommend this place. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that stop you! The BBQ is great! We had the ribs and collard greens and both were delicious. The ribs fell of the bone and melted in your mouth with a nice smoky BBQ flavor. The collard green were well seasoned and contained a good amount of pork. In addition to the BBQ, they carry an assortment of unique Asian grocery products. The 2 woman working there were friendly and knowledgeable, I assume they were the owners. If you're in the area, stop in to try it out! We passed it by several times before we stopped. We may never drive by again without stopping! read more

After we paid for food. Was told that the Beef Short ribs were cooked two days ago. WOW. We won't be going back there for BBQ

Pulled pork was not smoked. Not terrible for crock pot pork but i expected that smoke flavor. Roll was a standard potato roll, nothing special. read more

Still open despite Yelp saying it is closed. Same sweet proprietors. They kept the store open so we could buy something even though it was closing time. read more

Ribs are tender and complex. Brisket is succulebt, with a homemade sauce that's worth making the visit for. Owner is friendly and charismatic. Great and interesting selection in the grocery, too, especially the cheap spices. Will make a point of stopping here on our next visit to Delaware. read more

Chicken and pork kabobs are out of this world. Best I've ever had. The lady who owns the place is one of the nicest people around and really does appreciate everyone who comes in. read more

This place has some good BBQ. I have been there twice and enjoyed the chicken, pulled pork, and ribs. One of the things I enjoyed the most was the collard greens - very good. Some of the other sides looked good as well - I liked the mac and cheese. This is pretty much a take out place and they have a small grocery store as well. Little lady from the Philippines runs it (very friendly) and she stocks Philippine foods for the grocery store. If you go there late, she might run out of some things, so try to get there early if you want full variety. Not exactly the best looking location, but that's just how a lot of good BBQ places are. read more

I have enjoyed each trip I have ever made to this little known jewel. I love the kabobs the sauce is REALLY good.