I've had barbecue all over the country--from Georgia to Tennessee to Texas--and I can honestly say…read morethis was the best brisket and bbq pork ribs I've ever had. The brisket was perfectly cooked: incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with natural flavor. What really stood out was the seasoning. It enhanced the meat without overpowering it, allowing the rich, smoky beef flavor to shine through with every bite. The customer service was just as impressive. Everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the entire experience even more memorable. Outstanding food paired with exceptional hospitality is a rare combination - a gem hidden in Cedar Rapids. Highly recommend the place if you're ever in town.

2nd Stop...06/20/26 Repeat visit as we were in town for…read morebusiness.. Terri was with me this time and got the last burger they had as part of the Pulled Pork Burger so I tried one of the daily specials....a Cuban Salad Sandwich. Not quite sure what I was expecting but the sandwich wasn't what I was expecting. I'll describe it as a Cuban Egg Salad Sandwich...Cubanized by the pork and mustard it was a good sandwich but I was looking for more pork to be honest. I also ordered the Brisket Eggroll again and tried the Smoked Mac and Cheese this time...excellent choices! Terri enjoyed the Pulled Pork Burger as much as I did on my previous stop. She ordered the fried potatoes as a side and thought the addition of onions to it would be a good idea...I tried them and I concur, they were very good but the onion idea would put them over the top. We grabbed a 3 MEAT COMBO to go with Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, and Brisket as the main event and the fried potatoes, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese for the sides. This will make for a great meal later and tomorrow which is also what I did on my first stop here a few weeks ago. We'll be back again as the food is delicious, the service is very friendly and accommodating and the ambiance of the place is very comfortable....when you get out of your vehicle and the business end of those two smokers hit your senses you know your in for a treat!

Hiring a food truck from your event is sexy. Having one that is professional and serves up tasty…read moreas you know what bites, well... damnnnn. I reached out to Charles via email and got a timely response. He was upfront on cost-- how much was needed for a down payment and how much his minimum was. The entire planning process was painless. I had an event of about fifty people-- we had a two-hour serving window. Keepin Up With the Jones's food truck came about 90 minutes or so early to prep. The menu we had included: pulled pork, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken bacon and ranch sandwich, cheeseburger, hamburger and popcorn chicken. Along with fries, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad as sides. I am not kidding when I say everything that came out was great! Everyone was clean plate club. (And that is saying something. Those are some LEGIT serving sizes but the food was THAT good.) If you want reasonably priced, yummy food-- hire Keepin Up With the Jones's for your next event!

Great pepperjack bacon burger and fries! Perfect lunch!…read moreGreat service with a smile. The price was wonderful as well.

I don't know these guys - just a guest at a wedding. But I know the bride's mom and the morning…read moreafter she said she couldn't have asked for a more caring and careful caterer. They arrived on time, tended to every guest, answering questions, smiling and kept the line moving. Ok so they actually were the fill in caterers. The first crew DOUBLE BOOKED and the bride was told a month before the big day! She heard that Back 40 was just getting started sooooo. The food was fabulous. Burnt tips just right; better brisket than I've had in a while. The sides of Cesar Salad, Mac n Cheese (of course!) and cheesy potatoes were ... so rich! And again... plentiful. People went back for seconds until there was not much left! Nobody walked away hungry. Now I didn't ask price, so that's for you to figure. But my sister in law was happy as a clam as was the bride! Welcome to catering Back 40!

From the owner: Back 40 BBQ is BBQ for you - Not Pretentious, Just Delicious. Reach out to Matt to talk about your…read moreBBQ Catering needs... big or small Back 40 BBQ can help.. Meats: Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken/Wings, Turkey, Ham Sides: Beans, Mac, Party Potatoes, Slaw and more Fixin's: Cowboy Candy (jalapeños); Candy Onions And always experimenting and trying new things... Smoked Meatloaf, BBQ Burritos, Smoked Cream Cheese, Smoked Peppers and soon our own BBQ Sauce. You have an idea reach out to Matt as he is willing try smoking anything..

Been meaning to give this place a try and finally made it. I got my food to go, but the interior…read morewas nice. Not large, kind of homey. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I got the 2 meat plate. Pulled pork and brisket. It was supposed to come with 3 free ribs on Wednesday, but I didn't get them. Kind of disappointed. The pulled pork was good, but I found the brisket a little dry and salty for my taste. The hickory barbecue sauce was very good and the iowa gold was great, a mustard based sauce. I though the Mac and cheese and peach cobbler was very good, although the cobbler was small. The cornbread muffin was amazing. Very moist and sweet. Didn't really need butter or honey.

County line has the best barbecue in town. And I love she is a small business…read more So personal, staff is amazing. We have also used her for catering. Goes above and beyond.

The place to go for Irish Bangers and other great brats and sausages…read more Quality meats at a real butcher shop. Friendly service.

Not the best for a deli sandwich, just fair. Like just what Mom would make to shut you up for…read morelunch. No wow factor just ok at best. So I guess I'm not a big fan of what they offer for lunch.

Just got back from Texas Roadhouse. This is the first time I've been to this new location. I used…read moreto go to the old one, but Family is more oriented to going to the one in Coralville, but I went by myself tonight. My server was Oliver. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable and is great at his job I had a salad with blue cheese dressing and crumbles. Texas fries cooked perfect with ranch dressing and a 16 ounce ribeye cooked to the liking of myself medium rare more towards the rare side. Everything was great. I definitely will go back. I try the Jamaican Cowboy a margarita. It was excellent. I had two of them all in all a great time the ambience is phenomenal. It gets so loud sometimes you can't hear yourself think but it's a lot of fun to be there. I wanna wish Oliver best of luck and his future endeavor

We, a group of 11, came here on a random weekday night. The place was packed but the staff had no…read moreproblem making room for our group. The waiter took our orders and got our food and drinks out in a timely manner. The food was delicious and the portion size was perfect. NOBODY COMPLAINED!!!! Overall it was a great experience and we all decided to comeback another day!!

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a tiny little gem on first avenue that suffers from lack of customers. As…read moresuch, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly when I went in for a late lunch. The restaurant was clean and tidy while the dining area had that delicious smell of cooking meat that makes you drool. The food was delicious and they heaped the helpings onto my plate. It was just the perfect amount of food for me at that time. The ribs were tender and juicy, the burnt ends had a nice caramelized char, the potato was cooked well, and my corn was sweet as pie. If you haven't tried Bandana's before I highly recommend it

I usually love Bandanas when I eat there. Here's my Yelp offer to go. I paid extra for an…read moreturkey...it didn't come with the butter I requested. I'm so sad today.

A no-frills food truck in a weird, but easy to find location. They have a handful of tables and…read morechairs on the lawn in front. Service was friendly and very quick. Prices are reasonable. The sandwich portions are generous and come with a small side portion and sliced pickles. The pulled pork comes without sauce and when we went, they only had spicy and blackberry sauce. As far as flavor, we agreed the pork was kinda dry but okay. I had the blackberry sauce, which I found runny and not so flavorful. My boyfriend had the spicy and said it was good, but the kick lingered in his mouth. My coleslaw was weak too. Overall, the location is perfect for this kind of meal. It's a reasonable price for what you get - sandwich, side, and drink. Probably great for local lunches, but we wouldn't go out of our way.

Chubbs BBQ is a fairly new food truck in the Marion area and overall I must say I'm impressed…read more They are quick, well priced and consistent. The meat has a great smokey flavor and is very tender. The baked beans have quickly become a favorite and the coleslaw is a close second. They offer huge sandwiches which include 6 oz. meat, one side and a drink for $7.50 or larger platters for around $11. They never keep me waiting long and they have many BBQ sauces to choose from including some interesting ones such as cherry habanero and blackberry. They are usually located around the corner of 7th Ave. and 44th St. in Marion behind Arnold's motor supply. So if you find yourself in the area around lunchtime it's definitely worth the stop!