Outstanding BBQ joint. We went on a Saturday (drove 45 minutes for this restaurant!) and it was…read morereally busy. Lots of families , couples and tables of friends. Wife had the pork bbq and I had bbq chicken. She thought the pork was the best she's had in NC and liked the white slaw. The chicken was good. Tender . I got the red slaw and baked beans. Will get white slaw next time. Note the baked beans are not gluten free and have pork in them (important for allergies). We will go back and I recommend for all ages , dates and even the right type business meeting (one that would be ok at BBQ joint).

Everyone's got an opinion so here's mine…read more Went to Hillsboro BBQ with a bunch of friends after a volunteer shift at the diaper bank. We were sat within 15 to 20 minutes, with a party of 10 which is pretty freaking awesome. We started with some beers, waters, Diet Coke, and a few cocktails. We also tried the fried pickles which were pickled spears crispy, tasty, and light unfortunately though the coating kept fell off a lot, and that was a little annoying. The dipping sauce I believe a homemade ranch was good. Everyone basically ordered a plate which consisted of a meat of your choice two sides, and hush puppies. Overall, the food was tasty. The brisket was juicy. The pork was eaten up by all, and the hush puppies were crispy. The only issue would be the sides were OK. The french fries were good. The collards were raved about the corn pudding was OK and the green beans were tasty. I'd say this is a place to try. It's definitely a little bit of down home feel with comfort bites.

Solid BBQ, good prices…read more Needed some Carolina BBQ for takeout and they had a nice family meal that was more than enough to feed four people. In fact, there were enough left overs for another round. Their service was quick, and the chopped pork was solid. The fried chicken was also good. The mac and cheese was nice and creamy, and the coleslaw was not too watery. I definitely recommend them for feeding a crowd at an economical cost.

I wanted to love this place but it just missed the mark for me. The food didn't have a lot of…read moreflavor--though their bbq sauce was good. The service was professional but nothing to write home about. It's a small place and didn't really seem to have an identity with decor, that's okay, as long as the food is great and I'm not sure if we went on an off day or what but the food was underwhelming. I hope to try it again at some point and have to update this with a better experience next time.

Amazingly tender and delicious barbecue! I had the pulled pork nachos and they were awesome ! My…read morepartner had the pulled pork sandwich and a side of Cole slaw-he loved them!

This food truck has the best smoked meat around. Last week I had a smoked chicken quarter plate…read morewith coleslaw and potato salad. The chicken had the perfect balance between smokiness and seasoning. The meat was nice and moist and when I picked the bone to lift up the leg, my bone just came clean out. That chicken was slow cooked to perfection. Today I had a pulled pork sandwich with a side of the coleslaw and the meat was superb again. I know they have bbq sauce but the meat is perfect without the sauce. You know you've got some quality smoked meat when it is soft and moist and perfect to eat as is. This may going to become a weekly staple for us. Great food, great service, and conveniently located near I-85 right next to Tractor Supply store.

I'm a little biased because I live down the way from Byrd's and I am not ashamed to say that when…read morelooking for a house in the area I decided to buy our house because Byrd's was down the street after trying their BBQ. I love watching this business grow since we have been in the neighborhood. The owners James and Kim and the nicest people you will ever meet. All of the staff are consistently friendly, and I have never had a bad interaction - even when they are packed... which is most of the time. When I moved to North Carolina, I was excited to explore the BBQ scene. Unfortunately, several places I tried were disappointing. I'm not going to get into the Eastern NC versus Texas-style debate because I enjoy them both. Simply some of the barbecue I tried was just not very good. Then I found Byrd's. I don't know what James is doing back there in the kitchen, but the brisket is excellent. The ribs are my other favorite, and, as an added bonus, they serve breakfast! I had the brisket omelet, and it was amazing. They have great food, genuinely kind people, and a neighborhood business worth supporting. Go check them out, you won't regret it.

Excellent BBQ spot. If you're in the area or traveling along I-85, it's a quick and easy stop just…read moreoff the highway. The restaurant has a modern fast-casual vibe, both inside and out, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The food is what really steals the show. We ordered a burger with fries, a pork sandwich with fries, pulled pork with green beans and potato salad, and brisket with coleslaw and every single item was delicious. The standout was definitely the brisket. It had an incredible peppery rub and perfectly smoked flavor that kept you going back for bite after bite. Easily some of the best brisket we've had.

Had a flavorful Chicken Sandwich from this food truck when it appeared near work recently. Juicy…read moremarinated chicken thigh with peppers on sourdough with mustard with provolone. Very tasty! (although I never tasted any rosemary as I had expected from the description.) Would definitely order again though. Had to try their famous Peakles also! They are pickled sugar snap peas. Very tangy...gotta love vinegar to love these, and fortunately I do. Kept me from having to decide between rosemary and olive oil potato chips and jalapeno ones. I heard from others that the caprese sandwich and the brisket were both winners as well. Extra credit for the 99 sanitation rating!

Once a month Sympathy for the Deli does a Whole Pig buffet, I was able to try this out recently at…read morePonysaurus. For $10 you get pulled pork, your choice of two sides and a roll. Sides available: Sweet Potato Mash, Coleslaw and Mac 'n Cheese The portions were very generous. I really enjoyed the sweet potato mash, it was quite tasty. The pulled pork was good, not the best that I have had. They offered two sauces: vinegar and tomato, I did 50/50. The mac 'n cheese was my least favorite, it did not have much flavor. And, the roll was very dry. I have been wanting to try this food truck out so I am looking forward to trying a menu item soon.

We stopped in at 7pm on a Friday night and it was dead inside the food was pretty good though and…read moreservice was quick due to us being the literal only patrons there. Over all it was reminiscent of places we have in Texas but we had a great dinner so no complaints from us. I got the Fergie burger and husband got the brisket sandwich

This was our first trip to North Carolina and we wanted to try North Carolina BBQ. So, we ordered…read moretakeout while visiting Durham. I'm leaving 2 stars in case this may have been an off night, and for this review not to be dismissed as one of those "I only left one star because I couldn't leave zero" posts that even I usually ignore. But with the amount of issues, this could easily be justified as a one-star review. When I arrived around 6:45-7:00 p.m. on a weeknight, the restaurant was completely empty. I didn't think much of it at the time, but afterward this seemed unusual for a barbecue restaurant in a state known for its BBQ. The first real issue was that one of our two-meat dinners was missing one of the meats. Next was that the brisket was extremely dry, even when soaked in barbecue sauce by them, and even more sauce added by me. The ribs had an acrid smoke flavor and a smell that resembled the odor more of cigarette smoke than even liquid smoke. I'm not accusing the cooks of smoking in the kitchen. In fact, research tells me, "An unpleasant, ashtray-like smell can come from dirty smoke (a poorly managed fire), excessive creosote, or meat that sat too long." With how empty the restaurant was, it could very well have been the latter. Sides: My son's fries were also missing. The sweet potato fries were significantly undercooked. The hush puppies' outer layer was a bit more solid than I'm used to, and several of us could not take more than one bite. However, this could have been due to personal taste. The potato salad and mac and cheese were just okay, but that could also be personal taste. We're the type of people that try to convince ourselves something is better than it actually is, which is why I sat on writing this until the day after. This is also why I'm not even going to attempt to ask for a refund. I don't see us ever going back to that area, nor that restaurant. I'm generally not a picky eater, but this was one of the few times where I could not take more than a few bites of anything. We were really looking forward to trying NC BBQ in NC, so this was a disappointing experience.

A NC staple…read more Bullock's is what you expect from Southern BBQ: big portions, lots of sweetness (in the food and staff), and deep frying anything that resembles a vegetable. Bullock's offers a surprisingly varied menu. They've got your staple fried chicken, ribs, and pulled pork. But then they have things like fried and grilled liver, oysters, and an extensive dessert menu. Don't sleep on these dishes, especially their banana pudding. Bullock's has an old school atmosphere reminiscent of the early 90s, tan walls and ceiling, vintage style light bulbs, posters and paintings of celebrities (both local and national fame). It's all authentic, a real time capsule that will give old souls nostalgia while giving the younger generation a glimpse into the past. Whether you're admiring the scenery or in the need to gorge on greasy BBQ, Bullock's is your best choice in Durham.

Absolutely delicious food. Very friendly staff...caters to EVERYONE. Many of the most popular…read morepeople in America has eaten at Bullocks and know the family personally. I met Phil Ford and Shirley Caesar there. The food is excellent. The menu is filled with down home soul food that will leave you happy, satisfied, and ready to hit the recliner for an after meal nap. I highly recommend Bullocks.

First time coming to Jimmy's hot dogs and had the best hot dogs very cute home atmosphere and have…read moregreat deal !!

Come for the catfish. We have come here multiple times and have loved the catfish and wings. The…read morerestaurant is not too dirty and the workers are no the friendliest. Bedsides the food everything is pretty average. Fortunately for them, their food is th star of the show. I've heard good things about their burgers and hot dogs, but I've only had their fish wings and banana pudding. Everything was delicious and well fried, my only complaint being that it was a bit greasy.