Awesome beef and pork. Macaroni salad is red because of all the spice in it...awesome.
You’re not getting frills, just good BBQ. Don’t ask for a paper menu. But be prepared for a meal so heavy they have to put it on a second plate!
This has been a weekly outing for us. We drive from Land o Lakes to eat here. They have the best food. Especially the bbq. A lot of places have greasy bbq but I have never been disappointed here.
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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 they do.
I ordered a half slab of ribs and a pork sandwich to go. The smoker showed me the ribs before they were wrapped and I refrained from eating until I got home.
The ribs were delicious-tender and smoked perfectly. The BBQ sauce was good too although I prefer a mustard base. The pork sandwich was my favorite. Lucky for me that it was a generous size as my guy was eating 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 of meats (including turkey, sausage, corned beef, chicken & more) and sides in the Southern BBQ style.
Definitely a must-try kind of place.
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!
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 they took care in the preparation the same way they would if I’d arrived an hour earlier… You can’t fake that kind of dedication to quality!
Today I got a ribs and beef combo plate that came with 2 sides: I chose coleslaw and fries, and it also came with 2 slices of white bread (to make a sammy with the beef) and a heaping helping of sauce, which is the absolute best part in my opinion.
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!
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.
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.
One of my Favorites. Everything has a nice smokey flavor. This place gets packed quickly and frequently has a line out the door. I usually get the Beef. It's more of a pulled Beef, like a pot roast, smokey and tender. They make their own Fries and they are usually a highlight of the meal. I also get the Macaroni , which is a cold dish, but has a bunch of Spicy Heat that makes it have a real complexity for a simple dish. Their Corned Beef is and item that is not usually found at BBQ places and provides a real unique culinary experience. Their sauce leans toward the sweet side with a bit of Tang, but there is a hotter version available. Worth the trip.
Can NEVER go wrong with First Choice Bar B Que. Love the combo of the sweet baked beans and the spicy macaroni sald. The pork is amazing.
Everytime I come here there's a line out the door and Everytime the food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the prices are fair. I always get a pulled pork sandwich, with fires and potato salad. I highly recommend the sausage and the ribs too. This is some of the best BBQ, just follow the smoke...
I sure have missed this place.
I haven't been to first choice in about 4 years. I was so happy to see that they haven't changed a thing! It was just as delicious as it was back then. I absolutely love their macaroni salad. First Choice is just a great barbeque place, no frills, great food and real southern sweet iced tea!
Always a treat to find delicious BBQ. Friendly and fast service, and great food. Little hot inside but well worth building up a little sweat!
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