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Jack and Jackie's Wingz Thingz & BBQ, Inc

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(50) 61 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Jack and Jackie's Wingz Thingz & BBQ, Inc
Price
inexpensive
Service
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
50

What recent reviews say

Wings, burgers, and pork chops arrive hot and well-seasoned; Jackie and her team are known for stepping in when others won't, including last-minute catering saves. Wait times can stretch, and the storefront's rough Parramore Street location catches some visitors off guard, but regulars swear the food and the owner's genuine care make it worth the trip.

Strong appetites come for the BBQ wings and lemon pepper seasoning, drawing repeat visits from downtown Orlando and UCF students. Order ahead to skip the line, and don't let the casual setup fool you.

Praised for
  • fresh, hot food
  • friendly staff and owner Jackie
  • generous portions
  • great wings and sides
  • goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • long waits
  • inconsistent hours
  • unclear ordering process
  • quality issues on rare occasions
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Best for: students and wing lovers wanting fresh food at low prices, walk-in crowds and catering for last-minute events
Think twice if: you're in a rush or need reliable hours; waits can be long and the location is rough around the edges

Strengths

  • fresh, hot food made daily
  • owner Jackie known for going above and beyond
  • lemon pepper wings and sauce variety
  • affordable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Owner Jackie personally handles catering and last-minute events
  • lemon pepper wings are standout item
  • owner brings sauce samples to tables
  • pork chop sandwich features thick, seasoned, crispy batter on buttered toast
  • sweet baked beans offered as side
  • ordering via external speaker system at drive-through

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
BBQ wings and pork chop sandwiches praised for freshness and seasoning; one complaint of poor quality, but five-star majority dominates

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 40
Review volume 74
Review recency 62
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does food usually take?
Wait times can stretch; reviewers suggest ordering ahead to skip the line.
What are the standout items?
BBQ wings with lemon pepper seasoning are the signature dish. Pork chop sandwiches, burgers, and sides like baked beans and mac are also popular.
Does Jackie's do catering?
Yes. Jackie has stepped in for last-minute event catering when other vendors backed out, bringing food and positive energy to the event.

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Last updated 2026-08-18