Reviews for First Choice Bar-B-Que in Tampa, FL
A friend turned me on to First Choice Bar-B-Que recently and I loved it. First Choice has been around since 1992. It was... located in the back corner of a little shopping center (Brandon Crossings). The place was unassuming and it had a warm, simple,and friendly atmosphere. They claim that their goal is to provide you top quality barbecue with every bite you eat! And theydo. I ordered a half slab of ribs and a pork sandwich to go. The smoker showed me the ribs before they were wrapped and Irefrained from eating until I got home. The ribs were delicious-tender and smoked perfectly. The BBQ sauce was good tooalthough I prefer a mustard base. The pork sandwich was my favorite. Lucky for me that it was a generous size as my guy waseating it immediately. The next time I stop in I will order the collard greens and coleslaw. The pork rice is tempting.Actually all of the sides are tempting. First Choice Bar-B-Que offers a variety of sandwiches, dinners, a huge selection ofmeats (including turkey, sausage, corned beef, chicken & more) and sides in the Southern BBQ style. Definitely a must-try kindof place. Read more
I was raised around barbeque. My family smoked food for years. So believe me when I say, I know barbeque. Also, believe me when... I say that so far First Choice is the best barbeque I have had in Tampa. Patmons in Dunedin is a close second. Read more
Great place for fast and great quality barbecue. A barbecue restaurant needs great tasting fresh sides, and they have it at... First Choice. Food served promptly at a fair price. Read more
I only ate here because Grape Leaf had a line out the door. 1st Choice uses to be the best BBQ in town. It's the dirtiest place... in town. If this were another restaurant...it would be shut down. Dead flies on the wall, dust so thick, I can write my name, &the back door is open. These are all health code violations! Save your money & your health. Read more
I first ate here almost 20 years ago. I had not been in a couple years; prePandemic. The pork was delicious as usual; the cold... macaroni salad was still spicy and tasty; and the fries were hot and fresh. Great bbq! Read more
I am SO PLEASED with my combo meal today. I arrived just as the storefront was closing and the staff was so kind and hospitable,... not treating me like an annoyance or inconvenience. My food was hot and fresh until I arrived home 30min away, so I knew theytook care in the preparation the same way they would if I?d arrived an hour earlier? You can?t fake that kind of dedication toquality! Today I got a ribs and beef combo plate that came with 2 sides: I chose coleslaw and fries, and it also came with 2slices of white bread (to make a sammy with the beef) and a heaping helping of sauce, which is the absolute best part in myopinion. What can I say about this place? I?ve been coming since I was a child, and I?ll probably bring my own kids one day.It?s worth the trip! Read more
This very establishment not only has soul, character, and delightful taste... But it gives you a sense of satisfaction of... knowing that it reminds you of a family barbecue cookout. Leaving you with a stomach of blissful completion. Read more
Ive been eating here for close to 20 years.....still my favorite BBQ. Their homemade sauce is fantastic. I live 35 minutes away... and I still drive there. Food is always A+. Read more