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Kenny’s BBQ

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 90 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(90) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ CateringCarolina-Style BBQBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ Buffet
Kenny’s BBQ
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
90

What recent reviews say

Kenny's draws fans for ribs that sometimes hit perfectly tender and smoky, pulled pork sandwiches praised as excellent, and staff who recognize regulars and move orders quickly. Recent visits paint a troubling picture: burnt or dry ribs served with minimal meat, bread forgotten, fries disputed, and prices ($14-20 per plate) that feel steep given inconsistent execution. A Texan reviewer placed their BBQ above a Texas Monthly top-ten contender, yet multiple guests from the past year report the same plate-throwing disappointment. The operation runs three smokers and stays open late weekends, but quality swings sharply enough that loyal customers now hesitate to return.

The food truck format operates in a fenced lot near Fairvilla Road. Smoked chicken and wings draw separate praise. Sauce variety (honey mustard, spicy mustard-based, standard BBQ) is a genuine strength. The core tension: when ribs are done right, reviewers rave; when they're not, the experience feels like a waste.

Praised for
  • fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • smoked chicken quality
  • friendly staff who remember orders
  • distinctive BBQ sauces
  • late-night availability
Watch-outs
  • burnt ribs inconsistently
  • dry meat and minimal filling
  • quality decline from past reputation
  • poor service attitudes
  • lacks sides with main plates
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Best for: Sauce enthusiasts seeking smoked chicken and wings late on weekends.
Think twice if: Quality is highly inconsistent; ribs and plating have tanked recently, and service can be dismissive when errors occur.

Strengths

  • Multiple smokers running simultaneously
  • Open late nights on weekends
  • House-made specialty sauces (honey mustard, spicy mustard)
  • Staff remembers regular orders

Worth knowing

  • Three smokers operate simultaneously
  • Parked in fenced lot near Fairvilla Road
  • Late-night weekend service (arriving past midnight noted)
  • Honey mustard sauce and spicy mustard-based sauce offered
  • Pulled pork sandwiches praised separately from ribs
  • Staff familiarity with regular orders

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Ribs swing from fall-off-the-bone perfect to burnt and dry; inconsistency drives away repeat customers.
Rib House / Ribs Specialist
Half-slab ribs suffer from burnt exteriors, thin meat, and minimal filling despite past reputation for tenderness.
BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Smoked chicken sandwich and wings earn consistent praise; food truck format and late hours are genuine conveniences.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.55 average across the 70 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are they open late?
Yes, they are open late on weekends; reviewers arrived near midnight on a Saturday and were served.
Do plates come with sides?
Inconsistently. One reviewer paid $20 for ribs and chicken with fries; another felt sides were missing for the price.
What sauces do they offer?
They offer at least honey mustard, a spicy mustard-based sauce, and standard BBQ sauce, per reviewer descriptions.

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Last updated 2026-08-18