This was the 1st time visiting this location after seeing it on TV some years ago. We had a lot of fun taking to the staff & Mr H. They told us about they're style of cooking & let us taste they're sauces before we ordered our meal. They're mustard based sauces & they put this on EVERYTHING. Even the fries we ordered had them on them. I suggest that you get it on the side so that your fries aren't soggy. I'm a pertain that doesn't like mustard, but I enjoyed this. It's cooked more like the Carolina's area. We enjoyed everything & we'll be back again.
Half chicken sandwich (which is half a full chicken with BBQ sauce and bread on top and bottom) was not a terrible price and it was pretty good and relatively quick. Be quick to separate the chicken from the bread so the bread doesn't get soggy.
First time. Did not know half a chicken sandwich meant picking the meat off the bone and using my white bread to make a sandwich. Quality and food were pretty good. It's just personally I'm not a fan of dissecting the meat myself. It weirds me out. But nothing against their food!
We LOVE the rib snack pack with sweet sauce. This is the only place we ever order ribs as they are the best. Fries and beans are always tasty. The service is great and the chocolate cake is really good, too.
Typically don’t review after 1 visit, but Jenkins earned those 5 stars! Kicking myself for missing out on this BBQ for so long. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich, fries, and coleslaw. Other reviewers noted that the sauces are mustard-based so I knew I wanted to try the sweet. The sauce is served on the sandwich AND the fries! That was a nice surprise. Everything was scrumptious. Will definitely be back again & again & again. Buying black AND supporting local biz? Yes, please!
Elijah Watson (Maurice)
+5
It has been so long since I was able to get to Jacksonville and make a stop into Jenkins but it was well worth it. Will be back again during EWC homecoming to get some ribs next. This time I got my favorite half chicken sandwich with a order of fries.
It's been years since I had returned to Jenkins BBQ at EMERSON and St Augustine Road. (What was I thinking?)!(Covid and all)
They still have the best full sized ribs anywhere!! And the potato salad and coleslaw were the best I've ever had! Can't wait to go back!!!
Wow!!! The pork and chicken are melt in your mouth. AND the coleslaw is some of the tastiest I have had I years. I know most people judge a bbq restaurant by its ribs...but I judge it by the coleslaw! We will definitely be back!!! Love to Meltonia and her staff!
I was asked to setup lunch for approximately 25 people for a work event. I was asked to select a location that is native to Jacksonville as the attendees were coming from all over the country. The first spot that came to mind was Jenkins! I moved here 10 years ago and everyone would always tell me about it, saying I absolutely needed to try them. After having Jenkins I won't go anywhere else for BBQ. Everyone that attended our event had nothing but good things to say about the food! We had chicken, ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, and Cole slaw. The customer service was exceptional along with the price. If you are looking for amazing BBQ and quality service please call them!
I have always heard from in-laws about the great Jenkins Barbecue! My husband and I visited this location after being disappointed with the downtown location. We order the rib sandwich and sides (baked beans and potato salad). Our food was hot. The ribs were not as tender as thejI usually enjoy, but they were overall above average. The baked beans and potato salad had a balance of flavors. The baked beans were not too sweet and the mustard base potato salad was not overpowering. The customer service was excellent! I did ask to sample the sweet sauce and preferred it over the mild flavored sauce. I highly recommend the sweet sauce! In summary, the food and customer service Jenkins’s Emerson Street is the best of the three locations. I would revisit!
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