While driving through the area a couple of weeks ago, I passed by BJ's Mesquite Smokehouse (a food trailer running off a generator that sits on the foundation of an old building with a smoker pit around back.
At first I giggled, laughing at the idea of a restaurant running off of a generator, until I rolled down my window my smelled the salivating aroma of Mesquite barbecue. I knew I would be coming back here soon to try it out.
There are pretty much three things on the menu here: Ribs, Brisket, or Sausage. I decided to try the brisket and the ribs with beans and macaroni on the side. The first thing I tried was the brisket. Now if I'm lying, I'm buying! This is the BEST BRISKET I've had in the Baton Rouge area. It was by far the most tender I've had. The juices poured from it. It was so flavorful and had a great smoky mesquite flavor.
The Ribs, I’m not going to claim are the best in the area, but they rank high in my list. The Mesquite ribs were very flavorful and the meat fell off the bones nicely. Very good jobs guys!
When the meal was about over, the cook brought me out a link of their homemade pork sausage (trying to earn those service points I guess!) The pork sausage was good, although it really had more of a boudin flavor. However, it was very juicy and had a great seasoning to it.
I will definitely be coming back to this hidden treasure.
Food Rating: 5 out of 5 Bones Up!
Service
The service was fast and like I said, they brought me out a free link of pork sausage without them knowing I was reviewing the place. Bonus points for them!
Service Rating: 5 out of 5 Bones Up!
Atmosphere
Hmmm, this is a toughy being that it’s a food trailor. I guess you could say that the atmosphere changes with the seasons. The only problem I would say is that its not in a greatest part of town and there is only one table to sit at and eat. More of a to-go place I guess.
Atmosphere Rating: 3 out of 5 Bones (I'll go middle of the road here)
Overall: 13 Out of 15
BJ's Mesquite Smokehouse BBQ
Corner of Government & 14th St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 774-0840
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