Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro
Restaurant · Hillsboro ·

Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro

Restaurant · Hillsboro ·

Texas-inspired BBQ, craft cocktails, loaded tots, mac

brisket
cocktails
axe throwing
pulled pork
smoked wings
mac and cheese
cajun tots
brisket benny
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null
Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro by null

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264 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Get directions

$20–30

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for groups
Good for solo dining

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264 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Get directions

+1 503 389 1688
fatbabyblueox.com
@fatbabybbq

$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy
•Comfort food

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Jan 29, 2026

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The Best Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in Portland | Eater Portland

"Fat Baby Barbecue operates out of Blue Ox, a Hillsboro taproom and axe-throwing venue, where pitmaster Scott Fullerton is running the smoke program. A veteran of Portland’s Russell Street BBQ, Fullerton brings a traditional slow-smoke approach to brisket, ribs, and pulled pork, with a focus on deep bark, rich fat, and balanced seasoning. Having just opened in May, it’s the newest spot on the map, but the techniques employed are as classic and unchanged as it gets." - Ron Scott

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Fat Baby Barbecue

Gary K.

Google
Went for brunch and was pretty happy with it. The biscuits and gravy were pretty fantastic. Bloody mary was superb. I also got a pound of sliced brisket so I could try it out, and it was....mostly good. Brisket has great seasoning and the fat was rendered really well, but the brisket was a bit dry and a little tough to cut with a fork. Still really tasty though, and their BBQ sauce has a great berry flavor. All in all, it's the best BBQ I've had this side of Portland (Matt's BBQ is still the top for me in Oregon). Service is good and friendly too 😊 Definitely coming back to try more brunch items!

Xo'se

Google
First time coming here service was amazing! We were warmly welcomed, i was surprised since they were very busy. Lonnie the owner made us feel welcomed and presented himself nicely. Their smoked wings are sooo goood and very hearty portion as well. I would recommend you try this even though they are a BBQ place. Brisket was great, im not big on bbq joints but will be back for there wings for sure saves me a drive to portland for a usual place i go to. They are busy so expect a moderate wait but so worth it! Give these guys a try they won't disappoint 👏

Kiley S.

Google
Amazing food and service our waiter was very nice and the food as well as our drinks came out quickly. I definitely recommend the loaded tots and the sliced brisket (which is available Thur-Sun). Will be revisiting when in the area again!

Camila S.

Google
The dirty mac and cheese is next-level!!! Super creamy, cheesy, and just perfect with the smoky meat. The people there are super nice and friendly, and the portions don’t disappoint. Totally one of my go-to spots when I’m craving comfort food.

Cherokee A.

Google
Been wanting to try this new spot that I saw on Instagram. It didn’t disappoint! The food and atmosphere were great! You’ll have to get the drinks, the cocktails are so good and well thought out. We tried the Midnight snack… bomb! Try it with a pickle back, Foxx recommended it. All the other staff we were very welcoming as well. We will be coming back.

Arjan S.

Google
Nice food, great server. Directly seeing that cups were empty and free refills. Very open, advising, thinking along.

Janie P.

Google
Went today for brunch, beef brisket was buttery soft and tastes great! We got the brisket benny and the brisket slices. I mean come visit this place!

Kane zhan B.

Google
Pretty disappointed with the quality of food considering the hype and reviews I’ve seen. Brisket and ribs were served barely warm. On top of that Brisket was extremely dry and the ribs tasted bland.
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Shauna F.

Yelp
Great prices, great flavors, great food, great drinks.... Sure, the service isn't the greatest, but the pros outweigh the cons. Also, Santa was there during our visit so the girls got to get pictures with him
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Eric W.

Yelp
Meh. Chopped brisket was cubed, unrendered fat, no bark or char, bland. Beer selection was meh. The sausage was horrible. Mushy - like it was all filler. It was bursting out of the casing. Extremely bland.
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Kiley Corrina V.

Yelp
This spot was interesting to say the least. It has the potential to be so good and I imagine getting drinks and throwing axes would be 5/5. We walked in and were immediately greeted, we were seated and given menus. The spot is huge, it feels like a warehouse, decor is nice and I enjoyed the neon signs. The bar area and "play" area looked like fun too! Our waiter - only one that we saw the entire time - took our drink order and asked if we were ready to get food and we were. He came back twice to confirm what my mom wanted to drink then walked over with the can to show her what it was before he finally came back with our drinks. The food came out quickly and it was someone from the back who had been running everyone else's food. We were given no silverware and had to ask for it when the gentleman asked if we had what we needed. The shashuka was okay, the egg was cooked perfect, the greens were under cooked and they ask if you want bread or a tortilla. I got bread, it was a very plain soft piece of bread. Normally I feel like they give you something with more give to scoop the food up - sourdough or ciabatta. My mom's dish looked so disgusting, but it tasted absolutely amazing. Her plate, between the two of us was licked clean. We wanted to order something else since I wasn't eating my food and we wanted more drinks. We set all the food to the side and our empty cups and we could not for the life of us a get the attention of our waiter. He was bouncing around all the tables that were just coming in or had food come out but we couldn't get him. It was almost comical. My mom was tracking him trying to make eye contact and waving and he would help one table then put his head down and go the opposite direction. We ended up just walking back up to the front and then he came up and took our payment, apologizing for the slow service/wait.
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Meggie T.

Yelp
Cozy little bbq spot in Hillsboro. Looks small from the outside but the building is deep! Has axe throwing area too. Service was fairly quick. Not much to report on their meats, I found them to be a little dry. Also wasn't a super big fan of their mac. The best thing we ordered were the cajun tots!
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Debbie A.

Yelp
We decided to try this new BBQ place today. The service was excellent, but the ambiance was a little lacking. The vibe was nice if you are looking for a bar type atmosphere. There is an axe throwing area in the back so I think this is the sort of vibe they want. It just wasn't our preference. The food had some hits and some misses. We loved the chopped brisket. It was moist and flavorful. The pulled pork was dry and lacked flavor. The baked beans need a serious overhaul. They were not saucy and lacked flavor. Their menu selection is quite limited; brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, and wings and today they were already out of the pork ribs at lunch time. I could see how some might want this atmosphere and come for the bar and axe throwing. We wouldn't mind eating here again, but won't make a trip to Hillsboro just to eat here.
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Todd K.

Yelp
Food was amazing and had a good atmosphere. Great place to catch a game or just hanging out with friends for a drink.
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Yuli W.

Yelp
Came in on a Tuesday. Was greeted pretty poorly At 3:30. Was told everything wasn't ready because it's a Tuesday except smash burgers and pulled pork. Kinda confused if you're open probably should have everything ready. I guess call to make sure they actually got meat to sell. Drove pretty far to try this new spot.
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Sonsee G.

Yelp
Food is relatively decent. But, finding the place with its teeny signage was less than great. The service sucked. He couldn't understand my husband or his friend. They have both lived in this country for 30 years. We went at 5pm tonight and they were out of sliced brisket. Mind you, they are closed until Wednesday each week. If they only have 5 items on the menu, it might be helpful if the waiter mentioned what they're out of when he gave menus. They were out of the one beer my husband ordered and getting a second beer proved to be impossible. The pulled pork on fries appetizer was good. Their shredded brisket already had their sauce mixed on which makes it too tangy for my tastes. Overall, we "might" return for takeout only. Get your supply figured out if you want return customers. I hoped this would be our bbq place here. Nope. Onward.

Irene L.

Yelp
Terrible customer service. Food is so dry and tasteless. The ambiance of the place is really nice so, what a waste.

B D.

Yelp
Ambiance and Service were fantastic. Ordered BBQ Brisket Sandwich. NO BBQ sauce on non toasted bun, very little meat, mostly fat chunks. Meat was supposedly smoked, but no smoke scent or flavor.