Ford's BBQ

Pretty good, first time here and loved the food. Smoke smell is what lured us to Fords. Brisket with fatty side is a must! Our main server was great, Abby, but the other servers were mediocre. But would come back.

This was my first time visiting so I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised because everything was delicious. The alcoholic cocktails were not all that, but I didn’t come for the drinks so I didn’t mind. The stew was well seasoned and they added my pulled chicken in it. The collards were a hit…I’m picky about my greens and these were good (great job to the cook)🤗. I don’t know when I’ll be back but I will definitely be returning.

Had an appointment in the neighborhood so I just stopped in for a quick lunch, and unexpectedly had some of the best brisket I've ever had. The Mac and cheese was delicious, the tea was sweet, and the service was fast and friendly. Can't wait to come back!

I came in with high expectations after hearing great things about this place. Unfortunately, the ribs and wings I ordered were a bit dry and lacked flavor. On the bright side, the greens and mac and cheese were tasty, and the service was solid.

I visited this restaurant for the first time today, and unfortunately, it will also be my last. The numerous positive reviews convinced me to give it a try, but I was deeply disappointed. First, I ordered a half rack of ribs, but what I received was closer to jerky. These ribs were the driest I’ve ever encountered—so much so that I’m still chewing as I write this review. Out of the entire half rack, only two ribs were remotely edible. It was an absolute waste of money and a major letdown. Second, I ordered the baked beans. I’ll admit I didn’t notice the menu said “cowboy beans,” but now I realize they might as well call it chili because that’s exactly what it tastes like. If you’re expecting the sweet, brown sugar-style baked beans, steer clear—these are not it. While the other sides I ordered were decent, I can’t help but wonder how a BBQ restaurant can miss the mark on its signature dish. Judging by the glowing reviews, either others have much lower expectations for BBQ, or the restaurant was having an off day. If you have any standards for good BBQ and flavorful food, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This was a disappointing experience all around.

I selected Ford's BBQ to cater my birthday party - and it 1000% delivered on delicious food & great service! The food was fantastic... my guests kept asking me where the food came from - they were super impressed! I had a pretty large gathering & Ford's was more than able to accommodate me. Massive shout-out to Faith, the catering manager, for putting it all together. She ROX! I highly recommend Ford's BBQ... whether you're going there to eat or having them cater your event.

This was my first dining experience here, and I chose delivery. The ribs and chicken were delicious 🤤. The macaroni and cheese and collard greens were okay but needed more flavor. The BBQ sauce, provided on the side, was incredibly tasty and could have been enjoyed with bread alone. I give it an 8 out of 10, deducting points only for the lackluster sides, but I'll be back.

Stopped for carry out on a Thursday afternoon hoping to try the beef ribs. Arrived at 3:00 and they were sold out:( Ended up buying 1/2 lb of lean and 1/2 lb of fatty brisket, otherwise known as the flat and the point. Both were better than any brisket I have ever had. They definitely know what they are doing! Will be back early for the beef ribs on Thursdays and the burnt ends on Mondays.

Good drinks, friendly wait staff. Food has been very bad for the last year or more. I don't think the kitchen staff know what they're doing. Just a watering hole now.

Ambience and service on point!! Got the pit master platter with jalapeño cream corn, okra, baked beans, and collards. Favorite meat was the sausage but all were pretty good. However, wings were lacking on dry rub. Favorite side was okra. Best thing on the menu was the banana pudding!!!!! Sadly all the sauces were terrible!!!! That's only reason they not 5 stars.

Finally great barbecue in the area. We go there at least once a week. Highly recommend/my favorites- smokehouse nachos, Yardbird sandwich and the Texas cheesesteak. Everyone is great staff is friendly, local owner - shout out to my favorite bartender Maddie and server MacKenna (I think I spelled both those right). Good seating inside, great bar "with a view" to the patio which is our favorite...love the patio. Beer is always cold. Sopapillas for dessert - go home happy! Finally...for those who "complain" that they run out of items. DUH! that is a good thing as it means we are getting fresh BBQ cooked daily! Beware of BBQ restaurants that DON'T run out!!!

Bbq taste was not up to my standards, Portions were small for price charged. Nice decor, but decor isn't edible. Nothing that prompted me to write home , so we drove home wishing Greater Good wasn't gone. Or I had played it safe and gone to Old Hickory House!

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Some interesting mixes with tacos, burritos.... I'm a fan! I wish the Reuben was every day, but we'll take it when we can get it.

It took me forever to sit down and really enjoy the food. I'd gotten takeout and it was good. But in person, the food is even better. Most recent meal was with my daughter. She was studying overseas and had 36 hours home in ATL. She wolfed all of it. The brisket is fabulous. Juicy but not greasy. Pork was super juicy. Slaw is fantastic, just be warned that it has cilantro. The service is great. Super professional and very friendly. It's also very clean. Go!

Visited on a nice spring evening and sat outside and enjoyed our meal. They have a wonderful bbq menu with a mix of Tex Mex. After ordering drinks we ordered nacho appetizer and the plantains. The nachos were great and all five of us cleared the platter. The plantains were very good. The table ordered pulled pork, ribs, pork sandwich, and fantastic sides. Our waiter said his favorite is the Brunswick stew and a couple of us ordered and were very happy we took his advice. The service was great and our waiter couldn't have been better. Great meal!

Texas Philly cheesesteak was definitely decent and seasoned and fresh. I also enjoyed my okra and the fraud Street corn was delicious as well. I just wish that they didn't actually cut it up. I like my corn on a stick hole to stuff in my mouth. The barbecue outside smelled absolutely amazing when I was in my car trying to park. I definitely do recommend this spot so sad that they no longer sell the barbecue burrito.

If I lived closer, this would be my new spot. I was in the area running some errands, and I remembered that I wanted to try it from seeing it in an Atlanta Eats article. I came on a Wednesday afternoon. I lucked up and found a parking space right in front, but I will say if you don't luck up... Parking can be a little confusing and a little annoying. The menu is pretty expensive, and it was hard to choose what to order because they had so many things I was interested in. I ended up choosing the barbecue nachos, which were an insane portion size, and the fried okra. Both were so delicious. I had to take the okra to go, and it heated up perfectly in the air fryer. I sat outside on the patio, and I really enjoyed the outside space. The inside is fairly small and seems a bit cramped. The service was OK-ish. The waitress didn't really help with narrowing things down and wasn't really great with giving recommendations... I got the feeling she was new, but I wasn't sure. An interesting thing happened while I was there. A woman clearly experiencing a mental issue showed up, and I observed the management handle it really well. Kudos to them for that.

I can't believe we haven't written a review for Ford's yet! We eat here pretty regularly and have enjoyed all but one of the menu items we have ordered. My absolute favorite item is the smoked beets. They only come on the Mojo Beet Salad and the Cubano sandwich. I really really wish you could order them as a side, though! The brisket, turkey, sticky ribs, burnt ends, smoked wings, jalapeno corn, loaded chicharron appetizer, jalapeno cornbread waffles, and birria tacos, mac-n-cheese, etc etc etc are all delicious. Oh, and don't get me started on the Texas Taters. Yum yum for your tum tum.

One day I felt like I sat and sampled the entire menu and that's how I fell in love with Ford's! This place is GREAT. As a new Tucker resident, I find myself trying new places cuz I like to 1. Patronize local businesses because DUH and 2. Eat somewhere conveniently close to home that I don't have to go too far out of my neighborhood for GOOD food. That's always been one of my biggest headaches. But BABY, this place here is IT! The inside space is a little small but you can definitely still go here with a group. They have a patio also that is covered so you have that option as well. The servers are a joy, you can tell they really rally behind their restaurant. The drinks are great! They're always very polite and kind when I go and always have great suggestions on food. I love street corn and they have it, there are days where ill just go FOR that and would order double lol Note they will run out of items on occasion and mainly its due to the events in Tucker Area (Taste of Tucker, Drive In Days, etc.) so if you want them, I suggest you get there early on THOSE days!

Used to love this place. Not sure what's going on today... we ordered 20 minutes ago there are 3 tables in here. 2 four tops and me and bf at the bar and nothing is coming out of the kitchen....not impressed to say the least. There was no one on the patio!

The second time there, won't be back. First vist not bad but out of pulled pork. Disappointed but able to order substitutes. Decided to try last night. It was busy. The person at the hostess desk seemed preoccupied with sorting crayons vs. speaking to us in order to seat. It was busy and we chose the outside patio. Was seated at particular table as the hostess stated needed to be due to staffing. Sat 20 minutes, no one even acknowledged us. Decided to cut our losses and leave. Will never be back. There are plenty of good BBQ places that have good service and ample quantities if food.

best ever bbq very good juicy and smoky i really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere

Great food, Great customer service and reasonable prices. Wonderful environment to relax, have a drink and eat. My ex friend's favorite spot to chill.

Amazing BBQ. Brisket platter with 2 sides $23. Super tender with great amount of flavor. Some corners were a little dry but still great. Mac is thick and creamy. Wanted Brunswick stew but were out so had the cowboy beans. They were good but would have like a little more meat. The jalapeño cornbread waffles were friggin insane. Came with a maple butter that had the perfect amount of sweetness to complement the heat from jalapeño's. Super creative menu with different specials daily. Would recommend!!

Food is delicious I recommend eating outside . The service was great and our server was friendly and checked up on us a lot .over all everyone seemed to be having a good time .

Food was fantastic (when we received it) that's the issue. No issues with the food .... Texas loaded potatoes were great, pulled pork great and the smoked wings cooked perfectly. The issue here is the service. There is a disconnect between the kitchen and the servers. Once we received our mains, we didn't receive our sides until 21 minutes later! No, I'm not kidding. We constantly keep asking... How does an order of fries and side of cowboy beans take 19 minutes AFTER you receive your main course? They arrived while paying for check. Do better guys.... Food is good....

I had a great experience at Ford's BBQ! My partner and I visited after church on Christmas Eve. Despite some items being sold out, the staff was friendly. The smoked house nachos were fantastic, and I can't wait to go back for more. The cozy atmosphere adds to the overall charm of this cute little spot. The house bbq sauce was my favorite!

Just ordered a slab of ribs with mac and cheese and collards and I would like to say this is the worst barbecue ever. Fat uncooked red meat We had to cook it again once we got home I don't know how you guys haven't made someone sick. And the cost $42

Food was pretty good, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was pretty chill. There was no intention to stop here, but when we saw the place we figured-- hey why not? No regrets! We would definitely return!

5 stars, for sure. Its hard for me to give 5 stars. As a student of low and slow, certified on brisket, ribs, turkey... I have to admit, the pit master at Ford has some mad skills. It pains me to admit that their brisket is better than mine. But there is no doubt, these guys make really really good brisket I am not sure why the other reviewers found anything less than 5 stars. I would encourage them to come back, and try again. BBQ is a fickle thing. There are those days when that slab of meat refuses to cooperate. Random fluctuations in moisture, smoke, heat could compromise perfection. Its hard to get the stars to line up perfectly, but by god when it happens, the BBQ is outta this world. Anyhoo, the brisket was super tender and juicy. The bark.. oh lawd.. the bark was savory, deep, smoky. And then the smoke ring... wow. We had the fatty cut of brisket and it was not fatty. The fat was perfectly rendered , and the cuts were super juicy and beefy goodness. Come to think of it... this brisket was better then the A5 wagyu I had. Oh yeah.... I'd choose this brisket over the A5 Wagyu. Pulled pork. Again, so juicy and tender. Sides... I think they should just sell their mac n cheese and jalapeno cream corn in buckets. Don;t overthink your sides.. get the mac n cheese. Its awesome. Cheesy, but not cloying. 5 stars all around. This place should get on the map. I reckon they'll win best ATL BBQ soon enough.

Yumm! Yumm! Yumm! As Tucker natives We waited way too long to visit! They have Mexican style inspired corn! We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday plenty of seating options covered also and TVs! Grace was our server she was so honest about the menu gave some great recommendations to us non pork eaters! I know bbq and no pork don't go together lol. The max n cheese is delicious so many unique options!

I live in the no-man's land of North DeKalb, where Chamblee, Doraville, and Tucker all kind of mix together. There's a plethora of amazing dining options, especially considering what's available on Buford Highway alone. I love eating great tacos, Korean BBQ, sushi, and ramen all available in spades near me, but there's something about Ford's BBQ that brings me in on a regular basis, usually every few months I'm there. I can't say that for any other restaurant I frequent. The BBQ is pretty good. My favorites are the brisket, sausage, and turkey. Although, if you get there later in the evening, Ford's is sometimes out of certain items. But that's never been a problem for me. The non-BBQ items are fantastic, even the vegetarian options. Tonight, I had the Smoked Beet Cubano sandwich, and it was filling and very tasty. I also highly suggest the Sausage Torta. The Birria Tacos are always great too. While I do like Southern style BBQ, but I'm really digging the Tex-Mex spin on BBQ. And it pairs nicely with cold beer, Ranch Water, or a Margarita. Also, the Bloody Mary is fantastic! Definitely pay attention to Ford's Facebook or Instagram pages for daily specials.

We've lived in Tucker a couple years but just now tried Ford's. We are always hesitant to try new BBQ places because we love Fox Bros so much. If you love Fox Bros, you will probably be a little disappointed. I had the yard bird salad sandwich and collards and both were pretty bland. You couldn't really taste any smoky flavor in the chicken at all, just tasted like normal chicken. All off their BBQ sauces are the consistency of vinegar, just very watery. Not great. Collards were not as good as what I make at home. Service was ok. But we waited over 20 minutes to get a glass of Prosecco and Moscow Mule. We ordered those as soon as we were seated. At the time there were no bar customers. After another 10 minutes, we put in a food order. Waited another 10 minutes before asking our server about our drinks (we were on the patio). And he checked and said there was one more ticket ahead of ours at the bar? So then he said he poured my Prosecco himself, and asked the bartender to prioritize the Mule. My wife got up to go to the bathroom and saw there was now a line at the bar from people coming from the car show, all getting served before the bartender paid any attention to the tickets from restaurant guests. I get it, you make more money from pouring beers for people just getting one and taking it with them... and you only get tipped out on restaurant guests. But we were paying customers too and it would have been nice to have our drinks before our meal came out. Our drink orders were definitely put in first, before all the bar customers walked up from the car show. We will try this place one more time because I want to try the pulled pork and brisket, but if it is anything like today, we won't be back again. Patio was nice... except it's super hot today and they had several of the windows down so there was no breeze at all getting through. It's 83 degrees out, open the windows and let some air in. No ceiling fans or anything either.

An excellent stop in downtown Tucker. Good variety in the menu and the staff were friendly and helpful. One of the better BBQ spots in the area. The location is good for those in and around Tucker and the inside is warm and inviting. It was cold when I visited but there was patio space for nice nights. Also, the bar has a good draft beer selection.

No more smoked salmon- big mistake. They always run out of food so I am tired of their lack of management

We tried Ford's on an weekend afternoon and may not go back. The brisket was disappointingly dry as well as the wings, but tasty. (I steamed some leftover brisket in the microwave the next day and it was much better.) The portions are very large, too much so really. The staff was friendly but served a sweet tea with minimal ice (see pic). We stuck our heads into the smoke house in the back and the nice pit master showed us what was cooking. Not sure how he works in all of that smoke!

I will never go back to a Fords business. Decent food but always short staffed and there is no process for customers to be on a waiting list from the host stand. We watched someone get seated ahead of us because lack of attention. After 20 minutes we finally got seated and it took 30 minutes (not exaggerating) for someone to drop off waters that we didn't order. They didn't follow up with taking our order or give us any information on what the situation was with our server. ** Communicate to your customers if you're in the service industry. ** After I went to the host and received little to no information about what's going on, we left.

I had an amazing meal at this BBQ place! The brisket was incredibly tender, the cheesesteak sandwich was packed with flavor, the macaroni and cheese was creamy and delicious, and the Birria tacos were a delightful surprise. A must-visit for BBQ lovers!

I lived over in Tucker for awhile. When I didn't feel like cooking ribs I'd go to Fords BBQ... Once I moved I took a trip to Tucker and said I want some rib from Fords Bbq... hadn't had them in awhile. I was so disappointed. I could tell they gave me old ribs. They were dry and chewy as ever. Now I'm not sure if I want to go back anymore

Love me some good bbq. Stopped in at Ford's in Tucker. Atmosphere was inviting. I would suggest updated seating (ripped and springs were shot) although it was cool to sit a car seat. The pulled pork tasted great without sauce and with. The meat was tender with no fat. The okra I had was not seasoned. I ate it anyway because I love fried okra. Loved the pickles and onion relish, nice touch. Oh and the brunswick stew was really good.

We stopped coming here because ^^, but tried it again recently. The last 2 times we've come, they haven't been out of menu items - big progress. Unfortunately, the service still needs work. Wait time for food: much better Server accuracy & knowledge: Same, not great Server friendliness: great But, same issue with the employee that made me boycott. She's bartending today and I'm just one brief exchange, she talked over me, was condescending, and dismissive all at the same time. I really don't understand why she's in the service industry-- I don't think she likes it. And it shows. Ford's, please try something different.

Got to say not impressed. I got the pulled pork and the beef brisket. The pulled pork was not pulled, it was chopped. The brisket was completely dried out. The chopped brisket was the equivalent to chopped beef jerky. The host that sat us kept complaining was "so bored" to the co workers. Just another restaurant that enjoys charging premium rates for minimum effort.

Every...... single.... Thing..... WAS SO GOOD . I almost ordered extra corn. I just loved the sauce they put on it. My sandwich was was amazing, just as I expected it to be. I love love loooove Fords BBQ. I'm due for another visit soon

Dropped in to try some Barbecue and I enjoyed every bit of it. The dry rub smoked wings were on the hard dry side, but the ribs were awesome and tender with the best flavor. The choices of barbecue sauce are very good. The one I fell in love with was Alabama White, the house bbq sauce is very good too. The sides are great too. There's a very nice patio seating area too.

Been a fan since it opened, but today was not a good day. Out of too many things, and what food we got was not hot.

A little pricey but when you need a bbq fix, it works. I will go there again. Nice to have a local bbq spot.

Ordered take out at this old town style restaurant. Tye staff was so nice. The sweet tea I was given by complimentary kindness was sooo good (Arnold Palmer style) So the meats were tender, ribs were tasty with a snap. Sides were generic but I am not saying there bad either. I Well prepped and ready for a good meal. I'll go back for sure and I do recommend this place if your down for a filling BBQ!

Delicious food. Please do something about the flies on the patio. Spray or something. They really attacked us. No matter what we tried to deter them. Great bar chairs and tables. Great edition to Tucker. The new best restaurant in town. The food was really good. The bartender was putting her foot in the dranks! We will be back. Sebastian was awesome.

This may be the worst Mac n cheese I've ever had from a restaurant. Short review: Flavorless and dry food and I never need to come here again. Long review: It's the 4th of July and I had a taste for bbq, but didn't feel like breaking out the grill. I knew this place opened up nearby in the last year or so and I wanted to give them a shot. So I placed a phone order and went straight home to dig in. I don't know if I've ever been more disappointed! Pork Butt Sandwich - 2 stars: it's listed on the menu as "pulled to order" but it is definitely chopped. There are perfect squares of meat covering the sandwich which couldn't have been pulled. The meat is dry and absolutely NEEDS sauce. Once you add it, the sandwich is at least edible. BBQ Baked Beans - 2 stars: it's more of a pinto bean soup. When I think of BBQ baked beans, I think of rich and hearty flavor, a smoky taste from the added meat, and a thick sauce binding it all together. This was more like Brunswick stew with bits of hamburger and extra beans. Edible, but not good. Mac and Queso - 0 stars: when I hear the term queso, I imagine a rich and creamy cheese that will be covering the macaroni. I assumed it would have a slight kick to it, and really amp up the classic Mac and cheese dish. Boy was I wrong!! I don't know if I got the last scraps from the pan, but the cheese on this dish was non-existent! It was old and dry pasta and I honestly don't know how a chef could allow it to come out of their kitchen. I literally grabbed a square of American cheese, melted it and added it (along with a lot of salt & pepper) just to make it edible. It was still gross, by the way... In summary, this place was a let down on every level. Not to mention the fact that the small sandwich, bad side dishes, and a Sprite cost $19! Expensive and disgusting. Just sad...

My husband and I came here on accident actually because we were intending on visiting a restaurant across the street but they were closed for cleaning and they recommended we come here. We were seated immediately. They have indoor and outdoor seating. This place is dog friendly in case you want to bring your pup out for an adventure! We kept it simple on our meals and ordered the BBQ plate with 2 sides. The food was okay at best. Best thing on my plate was the fried okra. They didn't have many options for BBQ sauce and both were eh. Heavy on the vinegar. It didn't taste balanced at all. I think that alone kept me from enjoying my food the most. It's a cute spot in downtown Tucker but would I visit again? More than likely not.

We didn't recognize 'cowboy beans', so the server asked us if we wanted a taster, which we did - OMG - they were FABULOUS! So we ordered a brisket platter with the beans and mac N'cheese to split..... and then it was SOOOO GOOD we ordered another one! We are from Oregon and here for a wedding and LOVE good BBQ - Ford's did not disappoint! Very casual environment, but very comfortable... feels like you're at home...

I had the birria grilled cheese and it was delicious. Meat was tender and had a good amount of flavor. Customer service was warm and friendly. Mac and cheese was good and buttery. I have no complaints

I've been here a couple of times and overall I would it is pretty good. I really love the patio space and the food is good. I really like the lemonade as well and it tastes fresh. I really like pulled pork sandwich which is really good with the BBQ sauce, the sauce is thinner than I normally like though. I also really love the fries, such a good flavor and just the right crispness usually. I've also had the pork belly bites which I didn't love because they are a little too sweet and it comes with a slice of bread that was just soggy because the pork belly was sitting on it, covering it in the sauce. With warmer weather, I would definitely suggest sitting on the patio and would recommend checking this place out for some good BBQ.

Good food and desserts. The lunch party catered from place was on point I recommend this restaurant any lunch or office luncheon

Been running past this place weekly for a while and finally have it a try. I was impressed for sure. It was crowded on Saturday night but seemed to have a nice draft selection and array of eating. Sports on TV and friendly staff. Ordered the sausage plate with okra and creamed corn. The corn was spicy but so good! Def getting that again. BBQ sauce could use a kick so I added some myself. Sausage was tender and flavorful. Okra was crispy but fresh. I recommend calling ahead for takeout. I'll be back soon!

We ate outside & was delighted to get a table in the sun. Yup, it was 73 today! Decided to order extra to have some delicious meats to take back to My better half. The picture does not do it justice. Ribs, meat fell off the bone, brisket full of flavor & that turkey was firm and flavorful. Okra was not greasy and mac'n'cheese not of the ordinary. My friend ordered the ribs with two sides platter and concurred on my description of the ribs. Meaty, tender, smoked to perfection. If you are in the area, stop by & treat yourself.

Seasoned to perfection!! The service was fast and friendly ; no mistakes!! The setting was so neat and welcoming. We will sit on the patio on our next visit

I suppose holidays are tough on restaurants, but this was an exceptionally bad experience this Father's Day. With a hostess that exuded contempt from go, a kitchen that ran out of 3 (pulled pork, sliced brisket and ribs..all before 7pm) staples for any bbq joint, and what was available was just dry and over salted, I'd say this was a big miss. The cucumber salad consisted of dry sliced cucumber smothered in dried dill, red onions and absolutely no dressing of any sort. Sound good? Nope. Must of been a mistake, but with such a floundering wait staff we just sucked it up. Honestly the Least of concerns with this evening's experience. Mac and cheese was pretty much a salt lick. Sausage was bizarrely crispy on the outside, with a strangely unremarkable flavor. Wings were also over salted. All of these foods weren't on my first choice list, admittedly, but that's what we were down to on the limited menu. Turkey was dry, but what turkey isn't a little dry? Smother it in sauce, it's fine. A very apologetic wait staff wasn't enough to make me wanna come back. On the bright side, The outside seating was nice and I enjoyed my beer and they made a great spicy margarita. I had high hopes, but it was all a true disaster. As I said before, this was relatively early in the evening and not overwhelmingly busy that I could tell. We were in before 6. Part of the problem was the overly busy wait staff so it took nearly an hour to place the order and by that time they were out of everything we wanted. I wish them good luck in the future and I hope some thought goes into fixing these issues. I love all great bbq and the atmosphere here is terrific. Hopefully it was just a bad night.