The ribs are soooo good, definitely worth the ride! When you have a taste for "REAL " ribs with the smoke taste this is where you need to go! read more

Great people. Happened upon a man and his family selling barbecue and sides on a beautiful summer day. I really like the flavor of the smoked meat and the flavor of the barbecue sauce. I didn't like the pulled pork as much as I liked the ribs. Both were better with the barbecue sauce. Mac and cheese was both delicious and cheesy. The collards were flavorful but my serving was not tender. I would definitely visit again. read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Two 2 Meat & 2 Sides (ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, roll) - Barbeque Near Me

Stopped by their tent in the park-and-ride lot along Reston Pkwy. Smoke from the pit BBQ likely draws the cars in, and the enticing scent likely keeps them there for a satisfying meal. Helpful friendly service. Since they had run out of pulled pork, I opted for the brisket sandwich with a double side of baked beans. Reasonably priced sandwich. The beans added five dollars to the bill. Retreated with the food and my dog to the bed of my pickup to enjoy. The brisket was on the lean side but moist and delicious. They had many sauces to choose from. Great way to top off a lazy Saturday afternoon. read more

This IS one of the best BBQ spots in the DMV. Extremely impressed. Weather was cold and I think that's one sign that food is great when a pitmaster can cook good bbq in the cold. Themeat flavors were on point without any sauce, but all the sauces (ESPECIALLY the Mustard bbq sauce) were great. Fits my type of food pallet perfectly and I will definitely be going back whenever I can. Usually bbq doesn't sit right in my stomach throughout the day but this meal made it feel on the cleaner side, the cole slaw was also on the lighter side, but I liked that it just highlights the bbq overall. Worth stopping by, he was a one man shop when we went but service was great and he hooked it up as you can tell by the picture. Outdoor atmosphere is what you would expect but wouldn't ever deter me. WILL BE BACK! Thank you Uncle Fred! read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Pulled pork sandwich/ribs/chicken wing. - Barbeque Near Me

I had heard many good things about Uncle Fred's. When we heard they were coming to our building, we made sure that we were first in line to order food. Of course, we got there a little early and they were still setting up. Uncle Fred chatted with us. He's very friendly and it's clear he enjoys what he does for a living. We also learned that he is a big fan of the "burgundy and gold" :) The young woman who also was there working was also very nice. When it was time to order, we both ordered a brisket dinner plate which comes with 2 sides of your choice. For my sides, I chose collard greens and potato salad. My husband chose cole slaw and potato salad. We watched as the young woman expertly sliced the brisket and we were pleased with the generous portions. The 2 dinner plates cost, in total, $34. As we headed up to our apartment, we could smell that brisket right through our masks and knew that we were in for a treat. The first bite of that brisket had us oohing and aahing---it was that amazing. It had great flavor and was tender and moist. Each dinner plate of brisket comes with a hamburger roll but we didn't make a sandwich out of it. Ever since we came across a BBQ place in TX that my husband said had awesome brisket, he developed very high standards when it came brisket. All the place we've tried since TX never did measure up---that is, until today. As for the side dishes --- I was impressed with the collard greens. They lacked the bitterness that is sometimes found. In fact, they had a little heat which was just enough to amp up the flavor. We both also enjoyed the potato salad as it was lightly dressed with mayo and had that homemade taste to it. That said, my husband said his cole slaw seemed to lack dressing but he still ate it. This to us, was an insignificant error as the brisket was the star of the show. You can tell that the food is made with passion and love. We hope that Uncle Fred wasn't deterred by the rain that started after we were upstairs and that he will come to our building again. We will do our best to be first in line yet again! We would like to add that Uncle Fred takes both cash and credit cards. read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - brisket w/cole slaw & potato salad - Barbeque Near Me

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OMG! AMAZING! My friend and I came across Uncle Fred's BBQ while driving. We smelled his smoky bbq and had to stop by. He was extremely kind and very passionate about what he does. We ordered a plate with Ribs and choice of 2 sides : Mac and cheese and collard greens. We were talking about the smoked chicken wings and he was kind enough to give us 2 to try!!! We also ordered the side of baked beans. Everything was so Smokey and delicious and was great quality!! He offers a variety of home made bbq sauces on the side. He doesn't have 1 location and has pop ups all around. I will definitely be on the look out for Uncle Fred. You should be too! read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Smoked Ribs, Chicken Wings, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me

The sides were delicious. The brisket I received unfortunately was very very fatty to the point it was not edible.

UNCLE FRED's bbq is going to take all my money and I'm not even mad about it! My husband and I just moved down the street from the kiss and ride off of Lawyer's road, and we have driven by Uncle Fred's BBQ spot a few times. We finally decided to stop by at 10:30am on a Sunday, greeted Uncle Fred at his smoke station, and placed our order ahead (to avoid the lines when they actually open). We live about 5 minutes away so we did not mind coming back at 1230 to pick up our order and BOY WAS IT WORTH IT! Throw that peace sign at the very nice woman who takes your order and she would be happy to hand you your call ahead order to skip the line My husband and I ordered the 2 meat platter that came with two sides. Brisket and ribs, with Mac and cheese and greens, and we ordered an extra side of their baked beans. The food was so good, freshly made and the brisket even came with a bun! We also got a piece of cornbread too! In addition to the amazing food, they have a sauce station and you can fill out little cups to go to take with your order. My husband gets home and we just dig in. Our favorite was the ribs, so juicy, fall off the bone, and smokey! Pair it with the gooey mac and cheese with the greens...perfect sides to our meal! Don't forget to dip it in Uncle Fred's hot mustard sauce, and it's perfection!!! The only thing I am mad about the meal was we did not order more ribs! We are so happy to have a good bbq place close to us, family owned too! They are at the kiss and ride off Lawyer's road on weekends, so make sure you give them a try, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Uncle Fred! We will be back to try your other menu items! read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Brisket, ribs and 3 sides. Not pictured, the delicious cornbread! Regret just ordering one...until next time! - Barbeque Near Me

Kind of disappointed. I was expecting some true original home cooked BBQ but Uncle Fred is never where he said he is going to be at the time that he's going to be there so I have no way to judge one way or the other. I hope he does well but I won't waste my time anymore read more

Their food truck came to our neighborhood on Friday night. If this was just about the barbecue, they'd get 5 stars. But some of the sides were disappointing. I got the 2 meat, with 2 sides. Ribs and pulled pork with cole slaw and potato salad. Also came with top half of hamburger bun. The cole slaw is vinegar based. I prefer mayo based so I didn't like it. I was expecting to not like the potato salad because it had relish in it (another thing I don't like). But surprisingly, I really liked it. It's yellow probably from egg yolks. And the relish was well balanced. Will definitely get the potato salad again. I also got an extra large Mac and cheese to share with my family. It's a baked, not creamy, Mac and cheese which I like better. But this Mac and cheese was too smokey. It's all I could taste, the smoke. Husband got Italian Sausage and pepper. Only one sausage, hot dog bun and just enough peppers to go on the bun. He said it was really good. So the Star of the show--the ribs were meaty and there was a lot of pulled pork. None of it had any sauce or flavors other than smoked flavor. The sauce was amazing!! I had the mild which was a perfect balance of sweet, sour and smokey. I don't like hot spicy and this wasn't hot at all. I also tried the vinegar sauce. Not impressed--it was just like vinegar with a touch of something red and some spices. But the mild sauce with the meat is so good it's enough to bring me back for more!! read more

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This is the second time I've tried Uncle Fred's... and likely the last. Positives first, the pulled pork was ok. That's it. The rice was bland. Potato salad without paprika?!? IYKYK. But those baked beans, wth?!? No where in barbecue or black cuisine is this considered "baked beans". She should have said "now ma'am, our beans are a little different". Maybe call them stewed beans or NoVA baked beans. Because I for damn sure would have taken a chance on another side over this amalgamation of beans. For real, chunky veggies, kidney beans?!?! There wasn't even bbq sauce. Where they do that at? This is unforgivable. Best of luck. read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Baked beans, allegedly - Barbeque Near Me

Located in the Reston SOUTH park and ride along 602, Uncle Fred's BBQ has a monstrous grill set up and serves huge portions of food. Unfortunately we were too late and they were sold out of ribs and brisket so we ended up trying the pulled pork and it did not disappoint. The pulled pork was smoky and wasn't dry at all. The collard greens weren't mushy although the Mac and cheese seemed a tad bit dry (it could have been because it was near closing time), although the flavor was still great. We decided to grab a cornbread at the last minute and I'm so glad we did because it was soo delicious! Make sure to check this place out and don't go late like we did because it seems like they sell out quickly! read more

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For the second time Uncle Fred's came to my apartment building. I ate there last time as well and my opinion is the same. This time I got the pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese and 2 single ribs. The Mac and cheese is homemade. However it is room temp, the rue used wasn't blended quite right and it's bland. Usually that would be the first thing I would eat. The pulled pork is piled high. Problem is, on a sandwich you can't pick the sandwich up so you're left eating it with a fork and knife. The pork itself is smoked perfectly but a bit stringy and tough. As for the ribs, they're why I gave the place 3 stars. They're smoke perfectly on the giant mobile smoker. The meat is extremely tender and fatty. It's so tender, the bone literally fall off the meat clean and with ease. They're perfect in every way. There are an assortment of bbq sauces. I got their sweet sauce which I found a bit thin. It didn't stick to the meat like I would have like. In conclusion, Uncle Fred is a fantastic business with authentic bbq. Some of the items, in my opinion, need to be reseasoned and cooked till more tender. However, the ribs made the meal worthwhile. So tender you hardly need to chew. GET THE RIBS. read more

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5/5 Seriously, try this for lunch, dinner, snacks (not here to judge) Do you want fantastic fresh food? Y Do you want amazing service? Y BBQ? Y Sauce? ALWAYS Pretty sure I drooled even before I ate this bbq! Second time having this food truck & one of the best in the area hands down. read more

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I've passed by this food stand for years without giving it a second look, basically because I view almost all barbecue in northern Virginia to be mediocre. But it was at a farmers market so we bought a family meal with 5 dishes and gave it a try. The ribs. O. M. G. They matched up with elite barbecue houses in Kansas City and Dallas. My son called them the best ribs he's ever had. Five stars for that, no question. Sausage and coleslaw were also amazing, but may be taste specific (the sausages are on the hot spicy side, and the coleslaw is a sharp vinegar). The brisket was way above average for the area but I felt I make my own better so I give that four stars. The mac & cheese was also very good. The chicken was a disappointment and pulls the overall review down to a 4 star. It was burnt to a black exterior and the white meat was so dry as to be inedible. The lines are long and move slowly. We were 4th on line and it took almost 1/2 hour. So order ahead - they basically move you to the front of the line. The meal - rack of ribs, whole chicken, 1.5 lbs of brisket, 3 sausages and two large sides - was $90. Even with losing the white meat chicken (the dogs were happy), it was an excellent value. read more

Featured tonight for food truck night in my apartment community. I was walking from Starbucks across the street, you could smell the BBQ at the front of the complex, so had to grab my wallet and support this business. So glad I did! Friendly gentleman working the pit/serving - unsure if he was the owner (guess he was). I had 1 meat platter with two sides. I had pulled chicken, baked beans and collard greens. OMG - the baked beans were AMAZING!!! The collards were okay, I believe it's minced garlic in it, they're definitely flavorful but I just don't like garlic lol. I was AMAZED at the fact the gentleman pulled the entire chicken out the smoker and pulled it apart in-front of me. Spicy BBQ sauce and spicy mustard BBQ sauce were good. Patrons were able to grab sauces at their discretion and fill the cup or poor over food. I plan to support this business again!! He said he would be back again in June and stated if anyone had a special request for any particular meats such as beef ribs, for an example, to call ahead. Great customer service!! read more

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Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack is a BBQ catering business that is also now going to be at the Smart Markets - Weekly Farmers' Market - located in the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center - every Sunday in Gainesville, VA! I stopped in to check out the Farmer's Market today - and was drawn in to the smell of BBQ like a moth to a flame! They have this massive BBQ trailer that has the name "Bubba Grills" atop the smoker. The name sounds good! I Googled Bubba Grills - you can learn more about them here: http://www.bubbagrills.net/ Back to the BBQ. I wanted a slab of ribs for later this evening for the Super Bowl, but I came to late in the day. The lady in front of me snagged the last of the Babybacks. So I opted for a pulled pork sandwich for lunch and some pulled chicken for later to use in making dinner. They also offer half and whole chickens, hot dogs, burgers, fried catfish, Italian sausage, brisket, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and more! The menu can be seen here: http://www.smartmarkets.org/unclefredmenu.jpg The pulled pork sandwich was pretty big and filling. Had them add a bit of cole slaw to the sandwich. I applied a couple of their sauces. I wanted something really hot and spicy sauce-wise. They really don't have anything to offer that is real spicy. In any case, a tasty, filling pulled pork sandwich! Chicken also tasted very good! Guys running the joint were friendly and efficient! They accept at the very least - cash, MasterCard, and Visa. You can e-mail them at: unclefredsbbq@aol.com I will be back for some ribs and catfish next! read more

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This food truck was in my area & smelled so good. I inhaled this meal in under a minute. Like a cigarette. In hindsight, I wish I ordered more. The beans were perfect, texture perfect, sauce perfect. Mac & cheese looked so good & cheesy, tasted so delicious. The ribs were beyond all that! So tender & the smokiness was so appetizing. Then there was this wonderful bit of bark that was so much better than you get at the Bbq chains. Like a little portion of the rib pretending that it's bacon, chicken skin, or something even more gratuitous. This was right on the money. Can't wait til you come back. Just park the truck in my driveway next time! read more

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Tried their brisket sandwhich today at the Ashburn Farm festival. The slaw was better than the bbq. Bbq was dry and bland.

Awesome food! Brisket especially!! People are fun and who cares if there's a line! Waited in the rain to eat Uncle Fred's BBQ

Hot dog was great. Friendly staff. Potato salad, mac and cheese, and beans were perfectly seasoned and tasty. Long wait, but worth it. Bring sunscreen if you burn easily like me lol read more

Omg it was so yummy! We had the brisket and the ribs and they were perfect. When we called to make sure they were open they were so helpful in helping us find their location. They also set aside some brisket for me since they run out quick. Super sweet people. read more

Uncle Fred's was in my neighborhood last night and I'm so glad they were. Their food was amazing! I had the ribs, collard greens and baked beans, all excellent! read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Rib dinner - Barbeque Near Me

Literally stood in the rain today waiting in line for Uncle Fred's BBQ...and it was worth every second. Wasn't the first time, and won't be the last. Get their ribs if they're still in stock--perfect blend of charcoal/smoke flavor, good texture, and you can buy them by the bone. Sides are delicious (they add kidney beans to their baked beans, which is tasty), sauces are great. Worth it. read more

Their truck came by my apartment complex in Herndon and WOW! I'm obsessed with this place. The food is amazing and really reminds me of real southern bbq. I got the pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese and cold slaw. 100% will get their food again. read more

Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack - Barbeque Near Me

Robert grew up in a family of boys so pretty much every dinner at his house is one big meat fest (in more ways than one). A recent family potluck had the following on the menu: Bon Chon Chicken, Afghan Kabobs, and BBQ ribs from Uncle Fred's BBQ Smoke Shack. I'm sure you can already tell that our dinner was phenomenal that night but I have to give extra props to this Uncle Fred for making our meal extra special. These were the BEST ribs I've ever had. The meat was perfect: smoky, fall-off-the-bone tender, with just the right amount of cartilage to make this Asian fat girl happy. I only have two regrets about these ribs: 1) I had to share 2) I had to eat this in public. If I was by myself I would have gone HOG wild on that rack with no abandon. Feet on the table, gut hanging out, gnawing on the bone. By myself, I have no shame! My brother in law said that he has been tracking down this pop up shop for weeks now and they pretty much almost always sell out of their offerings so come early! read more

We saw Uncle Fred's while driving on the road a while ago, and we knew we had to stop by to get some BBQ! There was a long line to get the food, which was promising. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork, and the pork ribs with mac & cheese and coleslaw as sides. The pork ribs were my favorite -- the flavor was strong and delicious; however, the meat didn't fall off the bone. The mac and cheese had a good flavor but didn't seem fresh and moist/creamy. The coleslaw was good -- it was vinegar-based, and we tend to prefer mayo-based. The brisket was chopped instead of in larger slabs, which was a little weird. I'm not sure if we got the end of the meat. Overall, Uncle Fred's isn't a bad place to stop for BBQ in Northern Virginia; we've just been spoiled by Texas BBQ. read more

I discovered this bbq at a farmers market in Fairfax a year or so ago. I had not been able to locate them for months but today I discovered that they are in fact still in business. I'm guessing they have been slow due to the weather/winter season. I found their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Uncle-Freds-BBQ-Smoke-Shack/174573965913292 I can't wait to try their delicious bbq and come back sauce again in the near future! Hopefully they will come back to the Fairfax Main Street Farmers Market again this year! read more

We were blessed to be able to come across Uncle Fred's BBQ food truck. I ordered the pulled pork platter with mac and cheese and coleslaw as my cheat meal and I enjoyed every last bite. The pulled pork was provided in a generous portion - it was juicy, tender and smoked to perfection. Mac and cheese was delicious but the MVP for me was the coleslaw! I was so surprised how much I loved it - I usually order coleslaw as my side with bbq but I am never wow'ed. I was particular wow'ed with this vinegary delicious coleslaw and could eat it in bulk. I can't wait till this truck is back at our complex so I can try some of the other offerings! read more

This is the best pulled pork sandwich we have had in Northern Virginia. The pork is juicy but not very fatty. They are so good and so big. The guys who work there are very nice too. We have also had the ribs and side dishes and all are great. We love it when they are parked at the Reston Parkway location. read more

We were at a Brewery and Uncle Fred's was the food option. We had a terrible experience. Firstly, nothing on the menu was available which is understandable considering we arrived at 5 . The service was terrible ,the staff didn't acknowledge us , or look up from his phone. We ordered a burger and it was worse than fast food. What a waste of $. read more

Ate this for the first time! Finally!! The food my boyfriend and I got was YUMMY. Hoping they come back to our area so we can support them more often. read more

The bbq was amazing! They agreed to come serve food at a neighborhood fundraising event and everyone raved about the food. We especially love the ribs, chicken and collard greens. You should go check them out! read more

I just bought a pork BbQ dinner from this establishment 30 minutes ago. He parked the truck near Xsport Gym in Alexandria. That's a $14 dinner. I was so disappointed it were three pieces of charchal not barbecue meats. read more

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So so good!!! Pork bbq sand and mac and cheese very tender pork and awesome mac and cheese Great guy great business!! read more

I had the pleasure of eating this as a catering for the Residence Inn Wednesday meal. I had Brisket, greens, and Cole slaw. I told them I was from Texas so that I was an expert LOL?. The amount of food was given was very filling. The food was great. I recommend this place. read more

There is love and there is BBQ; I fall somewhere in the middle. Actually, I guess I fall in the front because I love BBQ. Thankfully, Uncle Fred's is a convenient vendor in Eastern Market for my favorite weekend treat. I ordered some BBQ ribs, potato salad and baked beans. The ribs had precious little meat attached to the bone and were missing the tiny red ring that usually tells me that I am about to enjoy some incredible BBQ. Nevertheless, the ribs did have a nice char. The BBQ sauce I used had a nice mix of vinegar and spice. I'd love to use that sauce on the pulled pork BBQ sandwich because I think it will be divine. The sides worked out as well. The potato salad does not use too much mayo and is well accompanied by the spiciest BBQ sauce. The baked beans have a satisfying sugary finish. I would definitely order the latter again. I'm excited to try the rest of the menu to find out what is truly awesome here. This is a three star review with strong potential for growth read more

Finally tracked down this place. They are only open NOW for two days a week, at two different so called Farmers Markets. They were located in 9050 Delvin Road in a school parking lot on that road just off Linton Hall road. I would have NEVER found the place except someone put out Farmer's Market signs with the address. I pulled into the school parking lot and there they were. The pulled pork was GREAT. The beef brisket was fatty and chewy and sure a far cry from the Texas kind which is better tasting and tender. I'd get the pulled pork again, the beef brisket, no thanks. I got the "regular" BBQ sauce and it had a good taste to it. A man and woman running the place, essentially all portable. They said when the weather gets better then will probably be open more days. read more

I wanted to go to Tortilla Cafe, but since Guy Fieri and his damned platinum spikey hair visited, the demand for pupusas and all things Salvadorean have gone up. Back to the BBQ. The sandwiches look good and filling and seem like they'll make your tastebuds happy. The portions are good for the price, meat was tender and no fatty bits in my pulled pork sandwich (I hate unexpectedly biting down on fat), but it didn't really taste like much. I added sauce, but it was watery and didn't enhance the flavor. The cole slaw was bland also. Overall, I am disappointed. read more

I was so happy I discovered Uncle Fred's! I am a self-proclaim RIB Specialist! These are some of the best RIBS I have tasted in years. The sides were even phenomenal. I'm just upset I didn't buy enough for left overs all week. read more