Great people and service. Brisket very dry and flavorless. Okra not fully cooked. Vancamp beans fresh out of the can. BBQ sauce not BBQ sauce. Stomachache shortly after
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American, Barbecue
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Lunch, Dinner
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Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating
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Ricky T
1 review
Reviewed July 22, 2023
Date of visit: July 2023
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DNickqb7
23 reviews
Reviewed January 23, 2023 via mobile
Good food…friendly folks. They do bbq the old school way…really delicious. And I’m told…tge ribeyes are spot on, as well. BUTTTT…bring back the fresh fried pork skins!
Date of visit: March 2022
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328bethanyw
8 reviews
Reviewed November 21, 2019 via mobile
This is the best barbeque in El Dorado and is a great local place to grab lunch. The meat tastes fresh and quality. The sauce is good as well.
Date of visit: October 2019
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Realativity
1 review
Reviewed September 28, 2019
Went there ONE time and that is the last time.!! I walked up to the counter where cash register is and tried to talk to a man, the owner, he immediately discounted me and walked away. I ordered the food, EXPENSIVE, and took home to...eat. I was SUBSTANDARD. I will NEVER eat there again. Don't wast your money.!!!!!!!!!!!!!More
Date of visit: February 2019
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plumleylpn
32 reviews
Reviewed February 17, 2019 via mobile
We ordered take out during a business trip and the experience was excellent! The food was delicious, hot, and plenty of condiments to go. The fried pickles and chips are EXCELLENT!! If in El Dorado, STOP IN HERE!! Thank you JJ’s!
Date of visit: February 2019
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untiltheshout
86 reviews
Reviewed January 11, 2019
I have eaten here now three times in the short time I've been here and coming from Texas I can tell you JJ's BBQ is Off the Chain!! Small place but food cooked to order so if full go on in, order and wait for...a seat... you will not regret it!More
Date of visit: January 2019
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juanitawells62
45 reviews
Reviewed November 8, 2018 via mobile
Smoke fills the parking lot and street surrounding this ramshackle joint on Main Street, giving JJ’s an authentic guarantee. Inside it’s packed with gewgaws and people. The food itself, the actual draw, is rather dry and cool to the touch. Best bites: coleslaw and the...spicy bbq sauce, worst bites the brisket and smoked pork.More
Date of visit: November 2018
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Okiefoodjunkie
78 reviews
Reviewed July 9, 2018 via mobile
How lucky was I? Stopped at JJ’s during travel thru town. Whimsical place with genuine people and atmosphere. Barbecue was spot on, perfectly smoked and the spicy sauce excellent. Sides were also delicious. Their home made fresh potato chips, were outstanding!!
Date of visit: July 2018
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Brenda Jo M
6 reviews
Reviewed July 2, 2018 via mobile
Always really busy, food is good generous portions, good barbeque sandwich. The Ed's curly fries are the best.
Date of visit: May 2018
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GoldenRose19
23 reviews
Reviewed April 20, 2018
Food here is very tasty and satisfying. I have been here multiple times, the food is consistently good.The staff is great!
Date of visit: March 2018
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tabithapenn
31 reviews
Reviewed March 23, 2018 via mobile
This is a little bitty hole in the wall place. You order at the counter, make your own drink, and find a seat. They do charge a surcharge using a credit card. The food was really good. The fish was excellent. It's on my list...of places to try again!More
Date of visit: March 2018
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robrD1254LB
7 reviews
Reviewed March 13, 2018 via mobile
Pulled pork sandwich is delicious. Would liked to have taken 1 with me. Homemade chips r great. To bad its not open on weekends.
Date of visit: February 2018
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marccb2001
26 reviews
Reviewed October 8, 2017
Friendly staff. Nicely decorated, aquarium is a big hit for kids. Food is good, no complaints. I've had better BBQ but this isn't bad.
Date of visit: September 2017
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LynnSigler
2 reviews
Reviewed October 2, 2017
We were in El Dorado for the MAD opening and stopped here for lunch. The food was great and the portions were huge. We will be back for sure on our next visit.
Date of visit: September 2017
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popthecajun
18 reviews
Reviewed September 1, 2017 via mobile
Excellent BBQ. Another small mom and pop place with exceptional food. Try their curly fries too. Don't miss the big aquarium while you're there. The kids will love it.
Date of visit: September 2017
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- Yes, JJ's BBQ offers takeout services.
- JJ's BBQ is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
- Food: 3.5
- Service: 3.5
- Value: 3.5