How's the local BBQ dining scene?

[comncense]

Here's a link to the Mojo's BBQ menu:

http://www.mojobbq.com/

http://mojobbq.com/mojobbq/food.html#view

Any idea as to when the location at the St. John's Town Center is opening?

[civil42806]

Give me Jenkins any day of the week.  I used to work downtown in the old JEA building, formerly the old Independece life building, opposite the ambassador hotel.  Could walk to Jenkins for lunch.  One my most memorable experiences, went in ordered a rib sandwich, was chatting with some of the other customers.  One of the employees walked out of the kitchen and yelled who had the rib sandwich.  The lady who took my order yelled out "Its the white guys out front".  Which was an easy way to distinguish me from the rest of the patrons 

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

Jenkins is by far the best for Ribs ONLY. DO NOT get any side items there as they are disgusting.

Bono's is and has been a Jacksonville staple for many many years. Im 34 and used to eat it as a kid.

There are two fairly new BBQ joints in Riverside, Hickory Chips (which Ive heard is good) next to Normans and European street on Park street and Brown Bros. BBQ on King street near where the old King Street Grocery used to be (thank GOD that place closed). Brown Bros. is pretty good.

[stephElf]

I was really disappointed in the Mojo's on University.

I had the pulled pork platter with Texas Toast, cheddar grits and collard greens.  I will admit the pulled pork was tasty, but everything else was pretty lackluster and cold. 

I went to the Bono's at Bartram for lunch last week with a friend and got the same thing except Mac n Cheese vs. grits and thoroughly enjoyed all of it a lot more...

Still need to check out Jenkin's though...

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

If you go to Jenkins be prepared to wait like 30 minutes and also be prepared to have the most delicious ribs that have ever touched your lips. I do want to stress again DO NOT BUY ANY SIDES.

[CrysG]

I really like Crim's on 5208 Ricker Rd. (904) 771-5757 http://www.realpagessites.com/crimsbarbq/

Our office did a potluck where we all chipped in money. We had people from down the hall wanting some from just the smell. It was amazing. I've heard he made his start with the Super Bowl and him cratering for both teams.

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

Switch Hitter huh, thats hot.

[JeffreyS]

I went to the Monroe's Smokehouse BBQ on Edgewood and Highway avenue yesterday and the Beef brisket was really good.

[cayohueso]

If it is still there, Cracker's in Julington Creek is very good. My all time local favorite BBQ place is long gone however. Shiver's in St. Augustine, which is now just a vacant lot, used to have the best South Carolina Style BBQ hash around...complete with cole slaw on the bun. I do have to agree with a previous writer, when it comes to overall BBQ, Texas is hard to beat!

[philstein0]

Mojo's is a great BBQ joint.  I frequent the beaches location quite often.  There is only one place that I prefer and that is Blue's BBQ.  Blue's is a little shack just off exit 3 on 95 in Georgia.  It's been closed for about a month for renovations which due to its size should have only taken about a day but.....  If your ever passing by and hungry, I recommend strongly.  I have been to Neely's (owners on food network) and it doesn't hold a candle.

[Coolyfett]

Also, I have a confession to make. I'm a Jacksonville native and have never had Jenkins Quality Barbeque. Sad but true...

(Lil John voice)  WHAAAAAAAAT!!!! Man Ive been eating Jenkins since a kid, I think I first had it when I was six or seven I just turned 29 today(9-10-79)!!! My lil brother just Fed Ex'd me 2 bottles of Jenkins BBQ sauce. I hit both of the spots near King & Park, the Brown Brothers had a lot of fat on the bone, I like that soft muscle meat, but not too soft where it is falling off the bone, I want to remove the meat with my teeth. Bono's is ok, Gorgees on Cassat & Normandy is pretty good to. Mojo's and Jenkins are about a tie, Jenkins meat is softer plus they have that famous "Smoke Signal", but MoJo has way better presentation.

[blizz01]

Does anyone remember a great place (at least, I thought it was great as a kid) called The Red Barn that used to be on Wesconnett years ago?  Some of my earlier Jacksonville memories included going there with my grandfather in the eighties - they used to have live music too.  In the sixties, my grandfather actually owned a BBQ place on Cassat called Old Smokey, but with the influx of car dealerships moving in at the time the temptation was too great & he sold off his property on that strip.

[danno]

Tried Monroes Smokehouse on Highway Ave this weekend for the first time and was impressed.  The Ribs and Brisket were outstanding, and the sides, Mac & Cheese, Greens were excellent.  Also the Banana Split pie was outstanding as well.

[JeffreyS]

I do love monroe's barbecue .

[NotNow]

MMMMMMMMMMMojo's!!!!!!!

Jenkin's searves up a good plate as well.

I'll try Monroe's.  Sounds good.