So far i gave tried his pulled pork which is top tier! His ribs are very good some of the best I gave had in the Area. His Jerk chicken was very good but it was the end of the day and I was last customer, so i will gave to try earlier. Im looking forward to catching him for brisket on a Friday.! Great service, super nice and friendly guy. This is the tupe of spot i like getting my bbq from. Great sauce too read more

One of the nicest people that you will ever meet the food is delicious always especially for the price. Russell's is a must.

Absolutely recommend. I was in town for work and was recommended Russell's by someone else. Price was very reasonable and quality was even better. Flavor was on point, Smokey but not too smokey. Bbq sauce wasn't overwhelming and the coleslaw was on point. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The food is tasty, hot and fresh. The service is consistent, quick, accurate, and friendly. It's a pick up and go situation in a parking lot. The entire lot smells amazing with the smoked meats. The truck is bright red, & clean. It stays in the same location. Conveniently located across from the Centerville Rd Walmart. read more

Always great and super friendly. And just rated #1: This Is the Best BBQ in Your State Cheapism Lacey Muszynski Fri, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT Delaware: Russell's Quality Food A takeout container with a pulled pork sandwich, green beans, baked beans, and a plastic fork on a napkin. The sandwich bun is partly covering the pulled pork, which is served next to the vegetables and beans. Wendy C. / Yelp Wilmington If a barbecue spot sells out of smoked meat daily by 5 p.m., you know it's going to be good. Russell's Quality Food sells its goodies from a shack in a parking lot. Pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, and jerk chicken are all favorites, and are ridiculously inexpensive. A sweet, tomato-based barbecue sauce accompanies it all, and mashed sweet potatoes are a must-get side order. read more

I got the ribs, collard greens and sweet potatoes and they tasted amazing. Great prices for platters with very very generous portions, really friendly service and a lot of parking. I haven't tried the brisket but that's next on my list read more

Russell's Quality Food - Greens, ribs, sweet potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Great BBQ and entertainment every time we go He does run out of stuff if you get there later, so be ok with plan B

Ayooo Russel food is on point no cap! One of the best bbq joints I've had in a while! Great service and great food! I don't have to say more jus pull up on him n see what I'm talkin about! read more

What a fantastic experience. We went to try Russell's for the first time and we weren't disappointed. When we went to the window Russell was manning the kitchen and he let us know that they only had pulled pork and sweet potatoes left. So we ordered "Pork and a Fork" as Russell called it. We got it with hot sauce and bbq sauce. He asked if we wanted sweet potatoes and we passed. When I went to pay he said it was on the house. Shocked I tried to still pay and he refused, it was gift he said. Such a kind man. We sat at the table to eat as there was no one else there and it was delicious. Perfectly smoked, seasoned and sauced. So yummy. As my husband and I were digging in Russell came out with sweet potatoes to add. He said we just had to taste them and he was right, they were fantastic. Not too sweet, just perfect. After we were done we tried again to pay and he refused but he did say that if we knew anyone that needed Thanksgiving dinner he was going to be open and will be providing free meals to those that need it. He was so excited to be helping his community and we were excited for him so we added to his tip jar instead. Russell, thank you for your generosity and love you show to your community and patrons. We felt so welcome and I can't remember the last we had such amazing service. We can't wait to come and try more. I wish you all the success you deserve. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Pulled pork and a fork. - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

TIP: bring cash. There is a $1 fee for using your credit card. Prices are super reasonable! There is no seating as it's a food truck. Oh my goodness! Best bbq around town!! Those reviews are not deceiving for sure. Came here during lunch on a weekday as there were so many great reviews raving about this place. I got the pulled pork with two sides (beans and greens as they only had those two sides as the only options). The owner was friendly and the portions were pretty decent. The pulled pork was amazing! It was so tender and flavorful. I also loved the beans which were a bit sweet and the greens which were savory. Definitely will be coming back if I'm around the area. They also cater for a reasonable price. Definitely worth your time and money stopping by! read more

Russell's Quality Food - Pulled pork with beans and greens - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Man I've eaten at Russell's about a dozen times and every time it's the same - huge portions, delicious food - and an owner/operator who so clearly loves his craft and his customers. If you are anywhere nearby. - give this man your business. You won't be sorry. You may fall asleep after eating.... read more

I had the pulled pork and a couple sides Mac cheese and baked beans. Food and service was great. Always good conversation and service with a smile. Give Russell a shot you won't regret it read more

This place is amazing! Glad I found it here on yelp. Would have driven right past. The food is some of the best bbq I have eaten. The ribs and pulled pork have a nice Smokey flavor and the bbq sauce he adds hits just right. His baked beans, sweet potatoes, and collard greens....don't even get me started on how good they all taste. Owner is a great guy and gives large portions for a great price. A must stop when in the area!!! read more

Russell has the best bbq platters and you'll always have leftovers due to generous portions!!! He's clean ands a remarkable cook as well as a person!!! He gladly feeds those who are hungry yet have no $$........ read more

Your average food truck with above average food . The pulled pork sandwich is the best in the Tri-State area. The Owner/Cook is wonderful purveyor of food!!!!@ read more

Russell's Quality Food - a pulled pork sandwich in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The ribs were good. They had a smoky and sweet flavor impregnated into the meat. The meat was charred and crisped well. The bbq sauce was sweet and tangy and savoury. That was very good, The pork meat was not perfectly executed. It was not fall-off-the-bone and retained a stick on the bite as well as a toughness that comes probably from cooking too quickly. The lack of pork flaking on the bite indicated the meat was not well-cured or brined. The fat was smoky and tasty, but did not melt on the tongue. I was unimpressed with the cole slaw. It tasted like it came from a large plastic Sysco vat. The sweet potatoes were more unique and complexly flavored with smoky and sweet notes. Russell's was a pretty good stop for ribs. But, I've had significantly better. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Rib Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Different bbq than the south. They ran out of sides but I guess that's the universe's way of saying I didn't need it. But still good, and staff are incredibly nice! Very southern hospitality-nice. I'm every time I stopped at a red light, I had a bite of bbq. The ribs were a good ratio of meat to fat. Plus a beautiful char. I like a hot sauce/bbq sauce mix, it's perfect. Did I love it. Yes absolutely. And I also ordered pulled pork for lunch and honestly there was too much meat, if that's even a thing. But the pulled pork was gudd. read more

I didn't deserve.. I wanted to try this place for sometime.. I decided to go.. Russell is so down to earth! I did call before I arrived and got the voicemail. I am sure they were assisting customers. I still went and yes there were some people in line. The wait was not long and Russell was so nice.. I believe I was there 6 minutes max.. I am actually thinking of going back as I write this review.. (I wonder if they are open) I can smell the food!!! Ohh gosh it was soo good!!! Fall off the bone good!! I'm going back now!! Ps.. Yelp this needs 10 stars okay ****** I WENT BACK ADDED MORE PICTURES ******* read more

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I would like to start by saying the gentleman that owns this place is delightful. Super friendly guy and the pulled pork was delicious. I would definitely go back not only for the food but to talk with Russell. Thanks read more

Russell's Quality Food - Pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I accidentally drove right past Russell's coming down Centerville road, not realizing that this heavily lauded and highly praised restaurant operates out of a building the size of a shed! Located in the corner of a parking lot, Russell's consists of the one-room stand from which Russell takes orders and makes food. Outside the stand is a large grill and oven in which he cooks certain of the delicious items one can order. On my visit, I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. I grew up in New Mexico, and we get a decent amount of barbeque from the prevailing Texas headwinds, and I'm a fan of pulled pork. For six dollars, I was not disappointed. The styrofoam to-go container that Russell handed me contained a fresh bread roll and a heaping serving of pork, drizzled with barbeque sauce. There was so much meat I could only fit half of it in the roll and had to ask Russell for a second one to finish it. The meat was delicious, smoky and just chewy enough. It fell apart gently with a little prodding but still had the perfect consistency in the mouth. I washed it down with a can of soda, which Russell offers for only fifty cents, a bargain in this day and age. My friend and I ate our meals sitting at the picnic table outside the establishment, and he was similarly pleased with his hamburger and french fries. I plan to return to Russell's to try the rest of his menu, such as the hot dogs and fish sandwich, which I'm sure he does well. For my first visit to this establishment, I had a great time and would recommend it to fans of pulled pork and cheap, quality food in general. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Pulled pork sandwich (six dollars). The barbeque sauce it came with was a little light, don't be scared to ask for extra. - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I have been eating at Russell's for several years and can honestly say this is the best barbecue in Delaware

Russell's is currently selling meal kits as they always do. You can generally smell what seems to be great BBQ but Russels falls well short. For many Delawareans it is probably good BBQ in their opinion but if you've been outside the state an know anything about a true BBQ menu than "Russels" meal kits only consisting of, a pulled pork sandwich, a large list of sides that he only seems to ever have at the sweet potatoes, French fries and a Mac & Cheese currently it is not even as good as what Chic Fil A is giving out as of now. Due your research but definitely try it out, Its not bad food, it's just nothing you are going to res about on the "First States Foodies" highly revered food guide to the first state. Steph Qwinn "The DE Times Food Guide" read more

BEST BBQ IN DELAWARE gotta get the brisket on Friday you'll never get a more kind likable guy then Russell just know "he's got what he's got and that's what your getting" read more

Some coworkers and I were in the area looking at possible field test sites. I like to plan my work travel around good food, so I have to confess that Delaware was not high on my list of ideal test sites. We ended up at Russell's for lunch that day and friends, I've never been so excited about future trips to Delaware in my life. Easily the best barbecue I've ever had. Heavenly baked beans with a bit of cinnamon. Juicy, delicious pulled pork. A really lovely chat with Russell while he got our food ready and poked some fun at us - he's a character and clearly loves what he does and the food he serves. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Great find for BBQ! I had the ribs, potato salad and baked beans and was delighted! I'll be back to try the other selections and of course, get more of those ribs. The gentleman in the kitchen was delightful and helpful as well. It was well worth the find! read more

I love getting food from here you won't go wrong with any choice you make and he is such a nice man my husband and I try to catch him before he runs out because he will run out if you drag your feet. Pick your feet up and run . read more

This place has amazing food, I got their pulled pork sandwich it was so good I fell asleep 3 times eating it. They treat their clients well, I will be coming here to get me lunch from now on. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The food from here is great. You have to get there earlier in the day before they run out of food. I particularly like their jerk chicken and sweet potatoes. read more

His food is amazing and what draws you to him is his attitude. The whole time he's cooking he's talking to you trying to get to know you, he's the nicest guy I've met in a long time read more

Great place for no-frills, good old BBQ. We tried the pulled pork platters and being sweet potato fans chose a double order of the sweet potatoes for the sides. The pulled pork was moist and juicy and full of nice sized pieces of meat that were not at all fatty. The sweet potatoes were deliciously smoky and buttery. Each platter was served with a roll that sopped up the juices and the meals themselves must have weighed several pounds and made great leftovers. Granted I can eat a lot but there was no way I could finish my platter despite how great it tasted. Russell's friendly assistant (Ed?) was really helpful. I would rate the food as four stars but the friendly service bumps it up to a five. We look forward to coming back soon! Maybe next time we won't eat for a few days prior to our visit :) read more

Russell's Quality Food - Pulled pork platter with double sweet potatoes. It weighed a ton and was enough for two! - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Somebody should change the name on yelp. Not sure what Russell calls his spot, but quality foods sounds more like a decrepit grocery store. I vote for "Russell's Spot". Russell is doing God's work with his BBQ. Everything pork is good. I hope Russell adds some indoor seating some day for times when the weather isn't cooperating. Also I've literally seen a freight train stop on the nearby tracks so that the driver could pick up BBQ from Russell's Spot. The train driver said he was on his way to FL from Canada. What a boss. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Ribs, sweet potatoes, & collards for $10... Russell is doing God's work - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Food is relatively inexpensive but I feel like I must be missing something based on the rave reviews. My sides were solid but my jerk chicken had very little jerk. Chicken was tender. Will update with reviews for ribs based my kids' assessments. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Russell's is great. Food is authentic and very good. Get there early because he only has so much (it is a food truck). Russell is so friendly and makes you feel appreciated. This is the kind of small business everyone in Delaware should support. The ribs are the best I have ever had! read more

Russell's! Awesomeness! Never once have I had bad food here! Jerked chicken & pulled pork are my favorites; well aside of Russell's beautiful smile & humbled heart. Dont sit annoyed at "that #@$% train"; pull in & get some BBQ read more

The food is delicious, the owner is a fantastic person, prices are extremely reasonable, and prep time is minimal. What more can you ask for? read more

Delicious BBQ and fast service. Get their earlier than later, they may run out of some of the side dishes later in the day. Update: The prices are very reasonable for the great food and serving size. You won't be disappointed. I continue to love coming here! read more

Ordered ribs and Jamaican spicy chicken - i liked it - very reasonable price - the cook/owner - is a cool guy - good vibe - read more

Russell's Quality Food - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Found this on Yelp and wasn't sure about BBQ in Delaware. Boy, was I wrong. This was some of the best food I've ever had. The pulled pork melted in your mouth and the kaiser roll was so soft and moist. You can see they mean it when they say they cook low and slow. One other thing, the portions were insane. Two people can easily split one order. This is a must go to place! read more

I walked up to the food truck and saw a man splitting wood by hand and thought this has to be good. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and yardbird with the jerk seasoning. Both were very good. Only reason I am not giving it higher is because I want to see more the menu. Something tells me he can make one hell of a bbq pork chop. read more

Russell's Quality Food - Barbeque Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I'm from Texas, the best bbq in this area. And Russell is and everyone that work there are the best. Very best customer service. All thumbs up read more