KC Que BBQ

310 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Address:	310 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Phone:	+1 727-741-3355
Site:	kcque.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	Closed 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM Closed

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Reviews 16

S Martin

Food was okay but the portions are a JOKE!! Ordered a sampler for 2, came to almost $30 got home, 4 meager pieces of brisket, each about 3 inches long, one piece was just FAT. Three baby back rib bones, each also about 3 inches long with a strip of meat on each the size of a pencil, and a pile of pulled pork not even large enough to make a sandwich. the sides did not make up for the portion sizes either.. each container was 2/3 full at best. The containers are themselves pretty small... Actually let the roommate have it all to herself, and had to go back out to get myself lunch! shes a tiny thing (108lbs) and pretty much ate it by herself (i took a rib) Very disappointed!!! Had been waiting for you to open for a while. Based on several other Barbecue places ive been to, for an almost $30 sampler for two, it should feed two and maybe have a few scraps for leftovers.. Instead i paid $30 for a few scraps. What gives KC Que?? Wish i would have taken a picture. Barbecue is decent, but Please fix your prices or portion sizes. Thank You. S Martin

Dan Penning

I really really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately I cant. The portion sizes are quite small when compared to ANY other BBQ place. The prices, however, are slightly higher than average for BBQ joint. $8.50 for a brisket sandwich isnt bad if it includes a side and, you know, brisket. Unfortunately the sandwiches are school lunch sized at best and dont include a side. The mac and cheese side posted is a MEDIUM size side and costs $5. This size side is included with a sandwich at literally every other BBQ place I have ever been to, and Ive been to a lot. The waitress also upsold my 6 year old on a dessert without asking me first. I figured it was included in his kids meal due to how she was acting. I was surprised when they charged $2 for a not-good rice krispie treat/brownie concoction. Food was mediocre, a C- at best. Mostly US Foods reconstituted fare. Sonnys or Q Dogs (on Saturdays for brisket) are much MUCH better, unfortunately.

Ashley Boerger

I tried kc que for the first time about two months ago. It was by far the best brisket I have found since I moved to the Tampa Bay area. On Saturday, after working an 11 hour shift, I called in an order for 1lb of this mouth watering brisket. I was almost drooling on my drive to pick it up. I picked up the brisket and drove 20 min home. When I got home, I made a plate and topped it with my favorite sweet bbq sauce. I took a bite and was immediately disappointed. It had way too much seasoning on it. The meat was completely dried out and the portion size did not seem like a pound of meat. I spent 18.00 on a pound of brisket that resembled nothing of the brisket I had about 2 months before. I felt like I was given leftovers. Did they get a new chef?? Not sure what else could cause such a drastic decline in quality. I dont think I will be going back there. My hunt for delicious brisket continues!

T Dawson

Family-owned. These folks are award-winners - literally. Food is excellent and staff is very friendly. Not cheapest, but plenty of food. Hard to find (currently, but moving in August), but well worth effort and odd hours (Fri / Sat only). Understand this family does this primarily for the love of BBQ - not to make a living, so, dont bring your "Disney Land" expectations - no Mickey Mouse here, just excellent ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork served with a smile to thems who can behave like grownups. The greens are fresh - hand-made and well seasoned. Potato salad is unusual and also quite good. Ribs are what ribs should be and so rarely are. I pray the new larger location and wider hours do not tarnish this little gem.

Robert J Stevens

From the second I walked through the doors I felt welcomed as I was met by a smile from the staff. I ordered the brisket sandwich with medium order if steak fries and must say the portion were awesome. Sandwich was overflowing with shredded brisket and steak fries were hot and crispy. Priced Right for the portion served so I dont mind paying a little more for the quality received. I dont get up to Tarpon Springs as I live in Clearwater but was up in the area right next to where I was working and was smelling the hickory smoke all morning and HAD to stop in for lunch. Will definitely stop in again if Im up in this area OR maybe just take a drive up on a Friday or Saturday for lunch or dinner!

Nancy Kaiser

Fri. and Sat. 11am to 7pm.Pit Master, Mike won 1st in Pork at the 17th annual American Royal in Kansas City 1996. Won Grand Master State Champion in 1998 in Kansas. 1st in Brisket 1st in Ribs. 4th place Sauce in the 10th annual Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbeque 1998. And MANY more. Moved to Florida in 2000. Has volunteered for many clubs in the area. people have said to him "you need to open your own BBQ place." So Dec 7,2013 will be open. Starting Saturdays only for the time.Mike still has a 5 days full time job fixing Appliances. Also the Rest. will be renting space for " want to be and are chefs" for their own use ( Food Truck prep..Caterers..etc.)

Anthony Nicholas

The price is insane for the tiny portions you are given. Got the brisket and pulled pork platter; flavor was good, but it came to me as just two small lumps of meat in a basket. Side of fries was a joke and the "premium" side of Mac and cheese was in a tiny cup and honestly wasnt good anyways. My meal overall was around $20 and I was still hungry afterwards. Wont be back unless some big price/portion changes are made.

Devin Vinson

Fantastic service for a local low-key anniversary dinner. Tender ribs, amazing sides, great pulled pork, and BBQ sauce. Although we only ate about half the food we somehow squeezed in a cherry bomb(moist chocolate surrounding a cherry) each for dessert.

James Nicholas

Happy with the flavor of the barbeque and service. The waitress was fun. The prices were high for the size of the portion. Most of our party of six enjoyed the barbeque but the Mac and cheese and the greens need to have more flavor.

Fernando Mercado

Best bbq place Ive been too in years! Brisket was perfect, the ribs were to die for and the greens are a pleasant twist from traditional greens. Will come back over and over again! Too bad its only open on Saturdays.

Bob Sfero

I call almost every Saturday, they recognize my number. Everything is good, no, everything is great. Burnt ends, brisket, Apple slaw and the sweet tea. Is it Saturday yet?

Bob Calabrese

Chicken was perfectly smoked and fell right off the bone. Sweet sauce was great and side dishes were good and decent size. Prices were OK but a shade high for chicken.

Kate Dolder

Super super great brisket! Portions are large and service is friendly! The owners even came over and talked with us. I would highly highly reccomend this!

Vanessa Bailey

Food was delicious and staff very friendly. Had read reviews before going and anticipated small portions. This was not so.

Terri Wright

Had the ribs and pulled pork. Great food, portion was too much for me to eat in one sitting. Friendly service.

J Rad 1000

I had the brisket sandwich it was good the beans I thought would be better kinda pricy but the foods good