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Pete's Famous BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 521 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(521) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQBBQ Food Truck / StandKorean / Asian BBQ
Pete's Famous BBQ
Location
Orlando
Price
inexpensive
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Reviews
521
Best for
Locals and visitors seeking authentic, affordable smoked ribs and chicken fast.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26).

What do customers say?

Reviewers consistently praise Pete's for fall-off-the-bone ribs, generous portions, and genuine smoke flavor at low prices. The owner Pete greets regulars personally, and staff move orders fast even for groups.

Chicken, ribs, and sides like mac and cheese receive steady praise. A few note the bare-bones look masks excellent food inside, while one review mentioned a staff member seemed curt, though front-of-house service was warm and attentive.

Praised for
  • tender ribs
  • generous portions
  • authentic smoke flavor
  • friendly owner Pete
  • great sauce options
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Best for: Locals and visitors seeking authentic, affordable smoked ribs and chicken fast.

What stands out?

  • Genuine smoke flavor and tender ribs
  • Generous portions at low prices
  • Owner Pete personally greets regulars
  • Quick service even for groups

Worth knowing

  • Owner Pete personally greets returning customers
  • Can fulfill group orders (10+ people) within 20 minutes
  • YouTube channel exists
  • Staff includes Pete and at least one other team member noted for warmth

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
394
4
72
3
27
2
11
1
17

Contact

Address
4334 Raleigh St, Orlando, FL 32811

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00-23:30
Saturday
11:00-23:30
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can Pete's prepare a large order?
They fulfilled a group order for 10 people in 20 minutes.
What sides are recommended?
Reviewers praise mac and cheese, collard greens, and coleslaw.
Is the owner Pete present at the restaurant?
Yes; Pete personally greets returning customers.

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Last updated 2026-08-26