I'm a bit of a BBQ expert having been a judge at the 1992 Jack Daniel's Invitational Barbecue and have enjoyed great BBQ all over the Country. We happened by Rodgers Real BBQ in Rahway NJ just over an hour from our home in Westchester County NY. The reviews brought us there and we were delighted to find a kitchen trailer and a couple picnic tables by a large smoker cooking chicken and ribs with that intoxicating sweet smoky smell - if you know BBQ then you know this scene! It's all about the food! Excellent pulled pork sandwiches (not shreds but chunks of pulled meat), excellent collard greens and baked beans. We had a sample of the baby back ribs and brought a rack home with us. The spicy sauce was great. There's a lot more in the menu and we will make the trip again. The gentlemen who run Rogers were classic BBQ guys - kind and proud of the food they serve. So happy to have found this gem. read more

Note: this place only accepts cash or cash app Ordered spicy bbq chicken with all the sides. The chicken was ok, but the sides did not taste good. Mac was mushy, beans were ok, Spanish rice was crunchy, and the greens had zero flavor. read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Chicken, mac, beans, spanish rice, greens - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

Stopped by on Juneteenth to support and it was a great experience. Over a decades worth of experience and you can taste the culinary flavors of Caribbean culture fused with good ole BBQ. I ordered bbq chicken with mac & cheese and brisket combo with green and rice. Also a side of pulled pork. The chicken has a great crispy skin that you can bite into and delivers the moist chicken thighs that are packed with flavor. You can tell he seasoned the chicken officially because you can also taste the green seasoning used primarily in Caribbean cooking. The Mac & cheese was good, and the baked beans were homemade and tasty. A tad too much nutmeg but overall delicious The brisket was well cooked and the greens were a combo of collards and cabbage that really left a great impression on me. The rice was moist and flavorful as well. The pulled pork reminded me of my time in the Carolina's and that mild sauce put it over the top for me. Overall me experience was great and I would definitely stop by again to try other items like the pulled chicken and the baby back ribs Well done Dr Rodgers! read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

I found this hidden gem by accident and I'm glad I did. Rodger is so kind ! I grabbed some lunch a few days ago and ordered 2 platters. One pulled pork with rice and Mac n cheese and another mixed platter with fish and ribs with rice n Mac and cheese. Both orders came with cornbread. The food was good but I've had better. My favorite items were the rice, cornbread and tartar sauce (he makes it in house) ! The fish should could have used more seasoning. The ribs were tough, and pulled pork was way too sweet. But I'd come back to try other items from the menu. read more

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REAL BBQ is a perfect name. I remember looking up Texas style BBQ in NJ hoping a place would come up with no gimmicks & just solid BBQ. Thank God Rodgers came up & was was near by! I made a prior attempt to go & kept driving by it. I didn't realize it was a food truck with a smoker outside in a parking lot next to another business. When I finally found it they were closed. Today I finally caught them while he was open. The prices, portions, & service are hard to beat. I wanted the brisket but he pushed me towards the pulled pork sandwich. Perfect choice as it was my favorite by far. Moist, juicy, tender, it had it all & then some. I did end up getting the brisket because I love brisket. While I enjoyed it I feel I have had better brisket elsewhere BUT nothing this good in the area. I did deduct a star because I feel he could have given the brisket more oomph after having the pulled pork. As you can see by the photos you can't brag on Instagram about how beautiful the food is but beauty and deliciousness is in the eye of the beholder and every bite was worth savoring. It is also across the street from Rahway Prison. This food is so good that it's worth breaking out of prison for. Kudos to Mr. Rodgers. It seems he is a one man show & he's been doing this for a long time. So if you're in the mood for legit BBQ this is the ONLY place I would bother going to in NJ. Everyone else is pretending when Rodgers is REAL BBQ. read more

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Excellent food and really nice people. We had pulled pork sandwich, 1/2 chicken with jerk sauce, coleslaw and collard greens. A ton of food and great price, would recommend all of it. read more

Friendly customer service, good pricing and most importantly, freshly made food! Finally found some collard greens that are soft, sautéed and delish! Ribs got a nice smokey flavor and the coleslaw was a refreshing addition. Get you some bbq, you won't regret it. read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

OK it's time to raise the limit to 10 stars now!! I just stop for my usual real flavor real meat bbq real ribs from Rodgers and ended up getting the best soul empanada ever that's what I call it! Take a look at my video review and pictures because there are no words read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - I don't wanna share this I want it to myself - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

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Rodgers has the best fried fish in the area. The seasoning is so good that my husband who is not a big fish eater will go to Rodgers for a fish dinner or sandwich. He loves the catfish and the whitey sandwich. My mother in law loves the ribs. You can get a dinner with baked macaroni and cheese with collard greens. His coleslaw is also very tasty. If you are in the area stop by you will not be disappointed. read more

Amazing food, amazing customer service! The food was so good I'm so sad I finished my food!! Hearty portions I felt like I was back in the south!! If you haven't tried this spot you are definitely missing out !!! read more

Rodgers is the man. Best fried whiting sandwich in town and the catfish nuggets are the bomb. A must try.

Rodgers Real BBQ is real bbq. His ribs and chicken is like you're at the family bbq and that uncle with the great secret sauce is grilling, fall off the bone good. But what is really surprising is the fish. I can't get enough of his fried whiting and I'm not big on fish. You can have it as a sandwich or a meal with the baked macaroni and collard greens. I always get the sandwich with a small side of coleslaw that he makes and mixes right there while you wait. His truck is located directly across from Rahway prison . If you're in the area give it a try. read more

Yooooooo. Randomly found this and knew I had to try it. Food's f$&king amazing, and Rodger is real and had a good heart. Def coming back! Nothing beats the taste of a real smoker. read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

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This place is amazing, definitely exactly what I'm looking for when I think of BBQ and this is without a doubt the best in the area. The owner is very nice and happy to answer questions/make adjustments while you order. We got chicken, ribs, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, Spanish rice and of course the cornbread. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be coming back here again! read more

We ordered the chicken meal and it came with two sides and a piece of cornbread for ONLY $20!! I wish I took a photo but we scared it down. First of all the arroz con gandules was just like my grandmas, the Mac n cheese was delightful (not bland like most places) and the chicken fell right off the bone. On top of that, Chef Rodgers put some yummy mild bbq sauce on top of the chicken that was rockin too. I would def want to cater from Rodgers Real BBQ in the future read more

Best BBQ around, thought I was down south... ribs were finger licking good they fall right off the bone read more

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Solid barbecue for a local jersey place. Everything is very fresh and not too heavy which is a huge plus point. The ribs were good. 7/10 Pulled pork was well cooked and crispy! 8/10 The chicken was really moist 9/10 Mac n cheese not to oily but tasty 9.5/10 Collard greens amazing, most places to salty but this was good 9/10 Corn bread was decent 7/10 It is a food truck so it is outside but it's great fresh barbecue. The sauce is OK though. So all the meat and everything have the same sauce poured on top and that was the one thing I feel like if it was better the food would be a lot better but other than that it still really good barbecue it's fresh homemade and yummy read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

AWESOME FOOD! 1/2 rack of baby backs collard greens cole slaw Ribs had the perfect amount of smoke. A great bark! moist and tender. The mopping sauce on top was what put them over the top for me. I went with the spicy sauce. I was exploding with flavor. Collards were cooked just right with bits of meats. Very tender but not over done like most places. The cole slaw was next level. Just the right amount of vinegar, crisp and refreshing with fresh corn kernels. I will be a regular here from now on. read more

Hands down, absolutely, most positively, DELICIOUS! I was driving down the street, smelled bbq, heard Frankie Beverly playing, and there it was ... Rodger's Real BBQ. I immediately made a U-Turn because babyyyy I could just taste the flavors through my nose. Lol! I immediately stated "OMG I never even knew you were here". Rodger asked "Have you ever been WOW'ed?!" as he began putting on his gloves. I was like well it all depends; take your shot. This man blessed me with a chopped bbq chicken dish over a Spanish rice, topped with coleslaw, and spicy bbq sauce. Took my first bite, and no lie, the first word out of my mouth was "WOW". I literally hit a Cinderella spin. He said you take that and pass the word. I said absolutely not, how much?! He said "tell the folks, that's all I need." And so here I am, still sitting in my parking spot, halfway through my dish, telling you folks to get over to Rodger's Real BBQ! To top it off, this Uptown that is not screaming diabetes, is absolutely refreshing as well. Will I be back?!?! Well, is water wet?!?! Yes, yes, and yes! Rodger, thank you for your service, passion, and generosity. read more

Truly excellent ribs, smoky, meaty and good sized portions, very fair prices. it all tastes homemade. Had the baked beans and collards which were both very very good especially with the spicy barbecue sauce. Not easy to find tasty bbq in the north east but this place is legit totally worth going. Also FYI it's hidden in a UHaul parking lot. Will be back for the coconut cake! read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

I've eating here once at the recommendation of a Coworker. This is when I realized that "Your definition of "Delicious" is not my definition of "Delicious'. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. The portion size was great, the price was reasonable and the location was convenient. The problem for me is when you say Collard Greens, please mean exactly that, I hate Collards that are mixed with Cabbage. Although I love both Collards and Cabbage, I wish them to remain segregated. When a food establishment decides to marry the two, I think that they should specify, by calling it 'Cooked Mixed Greens' or Collards and Cabbage; in addition you had the freshness of the cabbage, yet the collards tasted can (just my opinion). So yes you would probably be correct in saying that I didn't like the so called Collard Green. As for my Barbecue Chicken, the sauce was tasty, yet the chicken was just okay, nothing special, not nasty, but okay. Last was the Mac & Cheese... sorry but I didn't like that either. Maybe it's me, I took a taste of everything and realized that I've had better, so I gave the leftovers to one of my coworkers who admits to eating anything. While he's not picky about his food, unfortunately I am. I love food, but good food. I'm a foodie, I live to eat and eat to live and then go to the gym to work it off. This I didn't have to worry about working off, because I gave 99% away. Would I try this food truck again, ahh probably not; but to each its own, I honesty read and have heard good reviews on this spot from people that I know, so maybe it's just me. I had to try it, so I did and now I know. I'm now ready to say "Next!" and move on to the next new spot that peaks my curiosity and hopefully my taste buds. read more

Rodgers was my go to for homemade BBQ when I worked in the area!! Everything on the menu is made fresh everyday and always delicious!! Desserts are loaded with sugar, but also very very good!! Sauces are all good!! A must place to try if your in the area. read more

Can't believe this place isn't more popular, it's hands down the BEST bbq spot around. I usually wont go for bbq spots bc a lot of times they just throw sauce on the meat and thats it. This is a different experience. Here, the meat is well seasoned and flavorful. You can taste the spices. It tastes even better than it smells, and the aroma of the food catches you as you pull into the lot. It's a pretty unassuming spot, not fancy at all. Then again, the best food spots tend to be simple but damn effective at putting everything into their meals! The Spanish rice is so fresh, this man knows how to use aceitunas and cilantro! The greens are well balanced to where you can taste the Turkey but it doesn't take away from the collards. Prices are solid for what you get: the dinner averages around $13-16 for the meat, 2 sides and a cornbread. Customer service is on point. Todd is the owner and cook. I believe his son is also there. Both are friendly, approachable and willing to answer any questions. Didn't take long for the food at all. I'd say maybe look the menu over before you get there so you have an idea of what you want. And get there before the mac and cheese runs out. Dope spot. Good people. Bangin food. I'll be back! read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - "It takes 3 days to roast the pork...that'll be done by Tuesday." - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

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Found this spot on Yelp while looking for Soul food. Food was really delicious and would recommend anyone to try out this spot. Owner is really friendly too. read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Combo Meal: chicken, ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, mac and cheese, and corn bread (not shown). - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

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Support local businesses! Bbq chicken and ribs was good and tender. I like that he makes his own bbq sauce especially the spicy since it has a nice kick to it. Affordable price and portion. Sides are delicious as well. Try them out. You won't be disappointed. Reminds me of a home cooked comforting meal. read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Yummeh BBQ being cooked - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

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Great food , first time coming and will return , Mac and cheese is spot on add some hot sauce for a kick

Strait home cooking bbq on some local hard wood. Don't let the location fool you with the truck in the parking lot of an auto shop. Fall off the bone chicken delicious chop bbq beef sandwiches and that house sauce. Mustard based sauce nice tang slightly sweet even the "hot" not too hot. Let us not forget the mac and cheese!! The amount of love my man puts into his food shows. Show up around opening get it fresh and enjoy. Found it on a whim as I just started working in the area and will def be coming back to try more!!! read more

My husband and I stopped at Rodgers BBQ on a whim for lunch. Lucky for us, we were the 5th customers and got a discount on a full slab of the baby back ribs. I went with the mild sauce. They were DELICIOUS. The combo plate was a huge portion of 4 different meats. The sausage was spicy and smoky and the dark meat chicken quarter was well cooked. read more

This is legitimate barbecue that rivals some of the best spots in Tennessee and Georgia. I have never had better collard greens- beyond tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese is killer with high-quality cheeses perfectly complementing each other on solid noodles. Baked beans are top notch with some tasty molasses. Sauces were all very flavorful. The owner was very friendly and accommodating, made sure you had a superb meal. You have to try this place, it will not be the last time. read more

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So I got hungry at work and went on Google to check out some local eats and boy did I find one! This BBQ food truck is a true hidden gem. Not only is the owner really nice but his food is incredible. I ordered the BBQ combo that came with ribs, chicken, chorizo, pulled pork, rice, collard greens and corn bread. The ribs and chicken were super tender and slid right off the bone, the collard greens were really juicy and very well seasoned and the rice was packed with flavor too. The best part is that he makes his own BBQ sauce either mild or spicy and both are extraordinary, I highly recommend coming here for lunch if you're in the mood for some kick ass BBQ. 5 Stars!! read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - BBQ Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

Amazing food and the rice beans are really good as well. Catered food from there for my daughters graduation amazing everyone e loved it!!!!

Don't let the location of this food truck fool you. In the parking lot of a U-Haul office is a bbq gem. The smell and smoke of bbq cooking fills the lot and makes your mouth water. If it's your first time coming, I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich with homemade spicy bbq sauce and cole slaw. You will definitely need a fork, a handful of napkins, and an empty stomach when you arrive. read more

Pleasantly surprised. A good food truck with BBQ flavor. I had ribs with Mac n cheese and baked beans. Mr. Rodgers should go to BBQ Pitt masters competition. I enjoyed very much. I was also the last customer of the day. Great job read more

Friendly decent take out bbq food truck. The ribs were freshly cooked and pretty good. I will stop again when in the area.

I found this place having my truck towd today. Came back got a pulled pork sandwich that was AMAZING also got 2 rib dinners for dinner the pricesare amazing. THE BEST BBQ TO ME JERSEY. Friendly and great customer service. I will be coming back soon. read more

Absolutely delicious! Best ribs we've had in NJ. Owner had us go behind the truck to pick which ribs we wanted off the smoker. Great experience, we can't wait to go back! Mac and cheese and corn bread were perfect and don't sleep on the cake... it's great! read more

Rodgers Real BBQ - Babyback ribs, Mac and cheese, coconut cake, corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Avenel, New Jersey

The food was horrible, the rice was hard n the ribs tasted smokey and old like the whole meal was sitting for two days. I will never go there again. That was not arrow con granules n I do not know what that meal was. In the end i.psid $90 dollars n thank God I only had a small plate but my poor son spent his day n night in the toilet. Good bye Rodgers.... " never again" read more

The ribs are absolutely the way to go! Had the rib dinner with beans and coleslaw and the flavors blended together so well! The hot sauce was sweet with a good bite, and the ribs were so tender, if you wanted, you could have eaten them with just a fork if you don't like messy hands. The beans had a hint of smoky cinnamon, the coleslaw was sweet AND tangy, and the cornbread was moist and sweet. Absolutely delicious; will be back! read more

Authentic BBQ truck in the area. Meaty baby back ribs were delicious, tasty sides, all had a delicious smokey BBQ flavor. Nice guy who runs the truck. read more

Been wanting to try this food truck for a little while but hadn't been able to catch it when it's open. However, today was the day! I had the BBQ Chicken, collards and baked beans. I originally wanted Mac and cheese but they were out (insert tears..) deducts star for running out. BBQ Chicken - great sauce, huge portion (not sure the cut), tender and juicy. Could be cooked a tad longer I had a little pink near the bone but that happens. Great amount of sauce on the outside but I could've used a side of sauce because once you dig in, there's lots of meat, not enough sauce to go around. There was an area where the spices seemed to congregate but I ain't mad at it... Collards - mixture of collards and cabbage. Decent flavor, kind of light but it was pleasurable. I think vegetable or canola oil is used and I'm not a big fan. Olive oil might make this side mixture even better. Baked Beans - I begrudgingly took the beans as they were out of Mac and cheese.... The beans are tasty. Slightly too sweet but overall a solid side dish. Here's my biggest gripe, your containers have no separators! I almost had a heart attack when I opened my dish to see baked beans commingling with my collards . I know I'm not the only person that doesn't like their food holding hands. I wish this guy tons of success from one entrepreneur to another but I just would like to see some minor improvements to the food and the containers to which they are housed. Will try again soon. read more