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First Choice Bbq
- Restaurants
- Tampa, FL
About this business
For those in the know about how real southern barbecue should taste, a visit to First Choice Southern Bar-B-Que is in order. This restaurant has it all, from the perfectly smoked turkey and chicken to juicy, tender pulled pork, beef and slabs of ribs that will have you drooling. Side dishes are all homemade, including the spicy macaroni salad laced with jalepeno peppers, saucy baked beans and creamy potato salad. Add an order of crispy fritters and a glass of exceptional ice tea to complete the meal. First Choice is a popula... read more
Location details
10113 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL, 33619, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
A tip for First Choice...get a better cookbook so you can have a better recipe for everything you make. The side dishes are horrible and the bbq meat is boring unless you smother it with sauce. It is the nastiest bbq I think I've ever had.
Today was our first time eating here, we got take out. Service was super fast! The sauces were great but we tend to like sauce on the ribs. The ribs were a little fatty for our liking. The coleslaw rocked and so did the beans! Didn't care for the buns, would have fathered a roll or cornbread. Price was decent.
Best BBQ ever – This place is always A+++ in my book. I eat out 5 nights a week due to my work schedule and the food here is awesome! Service is always friendly- the only suggestion would be to update the dining room area- its a BBQ place but could feel a little more like home for those of us who like to eat in. Keep up the great service and keep the food coming! The hot macaroni is the BEST! The homemade BBQ sauce should be bottled and sold in retail stores-since the quality is that good. AND the best part of this place is ... read more
Heard about it...and everyone is right...incredible!!! – I have to say that I have eaten BBQ from one end of the state to the other....and this was the best. I heard about this place from a co-worker of my wife's at the County Center. We went last night (08 Jul 08 at around 6:30pm) amidst the rain, and didn't find a long line because of the weather. What we did find were 4 guys working the cooking area who were very personable, incredible BBQ (you have to try the ribs), the best sauce I have ever had and cold sodas. The macc... read more
Best BBQ in Tampa – First Choice is by far the best BBQ in the Tampa area. The long lines out the door at lunchtime every day is a testament to how good the food is here. The atmosphere inside the place is no-frills, but it's exactly what you want for a BBQ restaurant. The ribs are huge, meaty and tender. The pulled pork is some of the best around. The side dishes are excellent too -- huge piles of french fries, a spicy macaroni salad that is unlike anything you've ever eaten, great baked beans. For the price, you can't beat... read more
Follow the smoke!!! – I eat at First Choice atleast once a week. Don't let the line scare you off, it moves fast. I like all the sides but my favorite has to be the Fritters. You may have to wait a few minutes for them to fry but it's worth it to hear Kenny J. holla "fritters" to the guy in the back. Once they get to know you, they'll treat you like a 1st class customer. The guys working a really friendly, the helpings are monster sized. My H and I eat there for under $14 and walk away stuffed. If you like spicy sauce, ask f... read more
Fantastic BBQ – My fiance and I are big BBQ fans and this place is hands down one of the best we've tried; definitely the best in the bay area. The last time we ate there (a few days ago) there was a family that traveled from Sarasota to get First Choice BBQ. And the reviewer below hit the nail on the head - there's always a line for a reason: the food is delicious! The pulled pork is great, but the ribs are the stars of this joint.
Ribs are seriously lacking – Ribs at lunch were steamed and then a minimum time on the pit. I ate two and then dumped the rest of the pound. Sides were slightly above average.
Are you kidding me? – If you are a die hard TRUE BBQ fanatic, then you have to try First Choice. Long Line? Yeah, there's a long line. There's a reason for that. It's that good, and worth every second of waiting (but the line really does move very quickly). What really stands out, though, are the sides. Every side they serve is the best that I have ever had at a BBQ joint. This place should be #1!
Frequently asked questions about First Choice Bbq
How is First Choice Bbq rated?
First Choice Bbq has a 4.3 star rating with 723 reviews.
When is First Choice Bbq open?
First Choice Bbq is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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