Byron Lee
Cecil's is so confident about how good their BBQ is, they give you as much sauce as you want! I am about the sauce and you should definitely use it, but not needed. The regular rib plate does not skimp on the meat. Their sides are classic and you even get a free soft serve cone at the end. They have the classic Texas size cups with the best ice. I had a tall glass of water and loved it. Do not miss dining in and provides plenty of options that are accessible to all body types.
Matt Perrone
Cecil's is a barbecue restaurant about 15 minutes from the airport. They have a bunch of parking spots here right off the street and it's easy to get to. Inside they have about 2 dozen tables. When you walk in, you order the meat and then it's self serve for sides. The menu is a good size, and it's best to get 3 meats since it's only a dollar more. Prices are good for the portion sizes. The pulled pork is the best, closely followed by the Brisket. The ribs were sub par unfortunately, not as tender or flavorful as I expected. The sauces are a self self bar too, so make sure to get some. Overall a solid spit, especially with the extremely friendly staff.
Lana M
Two of us ordered at RockPit brewing the grilled cheese (ordered jalapeños jack) with pulled pork sandwich and the pulled pork sundae. One word describes both….AWESOME! For me it has been the best meal I have eaten this week while visiting Florida.
Leaving for home tomorrow and stopping back before our flight. Will let you know if it’s equally as good on our 2nd visit. Will include pics.
Ordered the same grilled cheese and pulled pork sandwich added potato salad. The potato salad was creamy, dill with big pieces of potato-very good. The grilled cheese was equally as good as when I had it last week. Also ordered the three rib plate with slaw and beans. The beans are super, smoky good, not over cooked. Cole slaw is creamy, sweet and tangy-very good. The ribs were great smoky, fall off the bone, done right. BBQ sauce was balance of sweet and smoky.
The prices are right and the food is very good. We highly recommend Cecil’s. NUM!
Aaron Piedra
The food is so good! It's delicious authentic Texas style BBQ (I'm born and raised TX). Pulled pork, turkey, brisket, beef ribs (Sunday only), sandwiches, and more. The sides are also sooo freaking good! My favorite is potatoes with cheddar cheese. The customer service is not the best (typical Orlando), but the food makes up for it. Definitely a family place or good place to take a date. Not a fast paced or ridiculously crowded place. I plan on going there more often. 4/5 for me
Kyle A
Pretty cool experience all around really love when you walk in, you get to see your food slices and cut right there. Also love how it’s “get your own sides” so you can see what you are getting before eating.
The sampler is also VERY reasonably priced x
Matthew D
This place serves excellent pulled pork and other savory delicious meats. It also has a large selection of side items. It’s semi self serve (you get your sides buffet style) and you get your own sodas. There is no wait staff. We will definitely be eating there in the future to get our BBQ fix!
Don Kemper
The brisket and sausage lunch was delicious. The brisket was very tender and needed no sauces to give it flavor, it was perfect all by itself. I really liked the jalapeño popper, wish I had ordered more of them.
Jason Hess
If I could give more stars I would!!! The food is amazing and the service is textbook!!! The moment I walked in the staff greeted me and sparked up a conversation. I stood there for a few minutes while they were prepping my to-go order and that did not take long at all.
If you want a friendly environment with great BBQ this is YOUR spot. Keep up the great work Cecils!!!
Taylor G
Amazing team that work here! The food is next level and the portions are huge. Purchased the sampler, with an extra side and a drink for $39.
Brittney Belvin
First time here and would definitely visit again if in the area. Opened the door and was welcomed. I had small portion of turkey (I'd hate to see the large), Mac n cheese and potato salad. I like that we get to spoon out our own side items! They have so much to choose from. Also had their Texas mud desert which is like a mix of pudding and frosting and Oreos we think?!? Haha
MissionsbyLi
My friend wanted to come here for lunch so we ended up here. This place is pretty good! Service is good and the food is amazing! Would recommend this place to others!
Mary Freeman
Met some friends here and had the best dinner. It’s smoked, so you will smell smoky, but it’s worth it. I had the three meat and got to try the Brisket, pulled pork and the ribs. All good, well seasoned and fresh. There were so many side options it was hard to pick just two, but I landed in the slaw and the beans, both were great. The included soft serve was a nice, sweet way to end the meal. We will for sure come again.
Rob A.
My wife and I stopped here for lunch about 2 weeks ago. We had the Specialty sandwich (Beef Brisket) w/a side and the Texan Sandwich with BBQ beans and cornbread! Friendly staff, clean location and delicious food. Nice sauce bar with sliced pickles! Good size portions! Awesome place! Will be back!!
Phillip Rodriguez
This place really surprised me. Came here on a friend's recommendation, and they really knocked it out of the park. Came at 3pm and it was slow, better for me and I think more attention from the staff as they really went out of their way to welcome me and make sure everything was on point. Went with the two meat special, pulled pork and turkey on recommendation from the staff. It did not disappoint. The mac salad is delicious but heavy. The sweet potato mash was amazing and fresh. They offered to make a new batch of anything we wanted since we were at a show time. Their sauces were great, mild was perfect amount of vinegar kick and sweet. Great pickles too. Atmosphere is country style with a modern twist. Most importantly, everything is clean.
Rachael Thatcher
Can you say “Sampler”? Only when you do the guy who cuts the meat gets really annoyed. But say it anyways and ignore his attitude, because this meal gives you a generous portion of all the meats to sample at a very fair price. It’s a meal that can be shared between 2-3 people.
Cecil’s has been around Orlando for decades, way before a lot of other trendy barbecues around today. The service has gone down but the food is still pretty delicious. So if you want to experience an Orlando staple you gotta try Cecil’s at least once and then make a decision for yourself if it is worth returning to.
Laurie DeCrotie
Place was recommended by my son. Having traveled all over Texas wanted to see if this place was on point. Cecil’s did not disappoint. The pulled pork was flavorful and juicy. The brisket was also juicy and had a nice smoked flavor. The sausage was excellent. Dining in has an ambiance of being in Texas, not down town Orlando, Fl. Very friendly staff too. My husband and I will definitely return again and also recommend this place.
Parking may be a bit challenging but we arrive just a few minutes after opening on a Sunday.
Robert S.
Nice clean restaurant that does well with the Texas style barbecue look. Nice friendly staff from start to finish. When you walk in it’s like any Texas barbecue place. You pick your meats, and get your sides. I had to try the ribs bring it was my first time. I ordered s half of rack. They were good, but failed to have that Texas wood taste. Maybe some might not care for it, but for me if you say Texas I want to taste the post oak. I would definitely return and try some more barbecue when I’m in the area.
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