Reo's Ribs

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Reo's Ribs

Barbecue restaurant · Hollywood

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4211 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

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Mississippi-style BBQ with tender ribs, brisket, and soul food sides  

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Reo Varnado, the Founder of Portland’s Reo’s Ribs, Has Died - Eater Portland

"In 1999, Varnado, known as 'Uncle Reo,' opened the original Reo's Ribs in Aloha with business partner Myra Girod. The restaurant focused on Mississippi-style barbecue and soul food: saucy baby-back ribs and barbecue chicken, as well as chitlins and oxtails. The restaurant moved fairly frequently around greater Portland, opening on SW Macadam and then eventually on NE Sandy, where it sits today. Fires damaged Reo's Ribs twice — once in 2017 and again in 2020. Still, the restaurant reopened again and again, and was preparing to open again in the spring of 2021." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

https://pdx.eater.com/2022/1/18/22889733/reo-varnado-dead-reos-ribs-obituary
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Higgins Has Opened an Open-Air Bistro, Piggins - Eater Portland

"Riot Ribs, the mutual aid kitchen offering barbecue and other meals to protestors, houseless folk, and all others, has transferred its leadership to Don’t Shoot PDX, a nonprofit activist group. Riot Ribs has also developed Revolution Ribs, a pair of vans that will be traveling the country to cities with protests." - Alex Frane

https://pdx.eater.com/2020/7/27/21339455/higgins-piggins-riot-ribs-verde-cocina-fire
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Are You Dining Out Again? | Eater

"A Portland mutual-aid kitchen that had been feeding protesters around the clock for nearly two weeks was shut down by police after providing sustained community support during unrest." - Amanda Kludt

https://www.eater.com/2020/7/20/21331689/newsletter-from-the-editor-outdoor-dining
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Riot Ribs Served Free Food to Portlanders Until Police Locked Them Out - Eater Portland

"Riot Ribs, a mutual aid kitchen based in Lownsdale Square, fed people night and day for 12 straight days. On the 13th, the group lost the kitchen they built. Standing in the middle of Lownsdale Square in downtown Portland on Wednesday night, among the various tents, drummers, and masked-and-helmeted twentysomethings, a man named Legend flipped ribs. He was cooking in the middle of a makeshift kitchen, a table scattered with metal containers, plastic shelves stacked with water, hand sanitizer, and rubbing alcohol. On July 15, the kitchen was surrounded by a small barrier built with coolers, Kendrick Lamar’s music played in the background, and Legend’s fellow cooks tended to the other business at hand: sorting through donated water bottles, cutting slices of watermelon, tossing hunks of pork in barbecue sauce. A man named Rico handed the pork to people inside the kitchen and out — some sat in camping chairs, smoking cigarettes. Other volunteers greeted customers, serving them meals for free. 'The people out here, they haven’t had a hot meal in 12 days,' Legend said. 'That’s a big thing for us.' By Thursday morning, Riot Ribs — a mutual aid kitchen physically located in the middle of contentious protests over police brutality — sat abandoned, behind a metal fence. After 12 days serving free ribs, chorizo tacos, and Beyond sausages to the people of Portland, city and county police arrested at least five members of the Riot Ribs team between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., according to the collective; 10 members are still unaccounted for. Parks and Recreation brought in a cleanup crew, confiscating all of the group’s food, coolers still full of food for another day. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, the people behind Riot Ribs who haven’t been arrested are now separated from the kitchen they built, watching Parks and Recreation workers sift through from the other side of the fence." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

https://pdx.eater.com/2020/7/16/21327332/riot-ribs-portland-mutual-aid-kitchen-free-food-for-protesters-locked-out-by-police
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Portland Cafe Bernstein’s Bagels Opens on N Russell - Eater Portland

"A barbecue restaurant that reopened after burning down last year, opened on November 10." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

https://pdx.eater.com/2018/5/2/17311764/portland-restaurant-openings-2018-bars-cafes
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Nicole Dean

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Decided to drop by this spot and it was well worth it! The portions are huge! I had leftovers, the photo is just some of the food on a plate. I got brisket with a side of mac & cheese and collard greens. It was so filling and perfectly cooked. My brother got the mac & cheese with pork. Plus the server was super friendly and helpful. There's not much seating there so I do recommend getting it to go, or even ordering ahead of time for pick up. I will be coming here again!

Mario Lucero

Google
I was cruising down the street and caught the smell of smoky BBQ aroma… Reo’s Ribs! I’m from Chicago and I was not disappointed. I am so happy I came back! But ironically I did NOT try the ribs 😅 I had the beef brisket plate with skillet corn and coleslaw. The brisket portion was generous, thick juicy cuts with perfectly burnt ends. BBQ was fire and the corn seasoning was tasty. I was not expecting much from the coleslaw…yet I was blown away by the secret dressing, liquid gold! 😋 I guess I gotta come back for some baby back ribs 🤠

Jacob Bureros

Google
Reo’s has a great barbecue, I loved the okra, although a bit salty so eat it with rice, had to add some unsweetened tea to my lemonade because it was a bit sweet for my taste, but if you’re from the south, this place will feel like home. My partner from Georgia says it taste just like a good ol family and friends barbecue back in Savannah. The rib meat falls right off the bones, the sauce will have you sticking your fingers in your mouth whether you washed them or not (guilty), the fried okra is crispy-delicious, and savory as it melts in your mouth - albeit a bit salty, lemonade a bit too sweet for my taste, but she loved it and says that’s how it’s supposed to be back home, given she was a bit sad that the potato salad was not yet ready when we were here. All in all, if you’re in the mood for some delicious soul food, hit this place up.

Candace Watson

Google
I got the brisket sandwich. So good! Very tender and big portions. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was quick. Very cute and small location.

Alicia Santiago

Google
The food is amazing with huge portions and you can it was made with a CNN lot of love. The fried cat fish and the collard greens, Mac n cheese, potato salad are out of this world. Great service and if feels like and feels like it’s straight out of a southern grandmas kitchen.

Stephen Epstein

Google
Reo's Ribs is amazing!! Food: -The baby back ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce had a great flavor, with a pleasant touch of heat. -The potato salad may be the best I've ever had in my life, seriously. -The red beans and rice was hearty, flavorful, and well-balanced. Service/Atmosphere: -Walked in and was greeted immediately and kindly -Good suggestions and friendly service throughout -Clean from top to bottom -Food came out in about 5-6 minutes, with everything as ordered plus napkins and utensils. -The entire staff was gracious and appreciative. 1000% chance I'll be back soon to try more!

Joshua Stutzman

Google
Came down from Seattle last weekend for an event at Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe, got to town early and took a walk and found Reo’s. This was at 830am so they were closed but the smoker was smoking. It was at that point I decided I wouldn’t be having fast food on my way home after the card tournament. I got the brisket plate with coleslaw and macncheese. Super good food, I finished all 3 containers. I don’t know what exactly the sauce was that came with the coleslaw but I wish I would have bought a bottle of that sauce. And the staff complimented my Sonics backpack!

Trinity M

Google
On my lunch today at work I stopped in to try some food after learning Snoop dog knows of the place, I was curious about the hype. I got 2 BBQ pulled pork sliders and they definitely did NOT disappoint. They were served hot, the meat was juicy and flavourful. It was delicious and I can't wait to try more.
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Maro S.

Yelp
Visited Reo's again this weekend, my first time since their most recent re-opening. I love how they remodeled and also acquired the next door space for some seating. It's technically all takeout, but you can take your meal to the seating and enjoy it immediately. They were also super friendly. EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD OMG I got the 5-meat sampler, which comes with 3 sides. These are very generous portions! I got brisket, catfish, chicken, and 2 kinds of pork ribs (babyback were my favorite), plus fried okra, yams, and mac&cheese. I've been eating good all weekend long. It was 3 meals' worth of food and all of it was excellent! I added just a tiny bit of salt to my fish but otherwise all the flavors were spot on. The sauce is perfectly smoky and not overly sweet, and the mac had just a perfect spice that didn't overwhelm it and enhanced the flavor. All the meats were cooked just right and so smoky good. I'm ready to order more!
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Sara W.

Yelp
My work brought Reo's for lunch last week. We had the chicken, brisket, yams, and greens. I kind of had hoped they'd get the mac and cheese but its okay. It was on time and I appreciate that with catering. The food came in pretty standard aluminum trays but everything was good. The meat was good and the chicken was actually my favorite which was surprising to me, the collard greens were a little extra salty, and the yams were sweet. Honestly I liked all of it, I overate and spent the next hour absolutely useless at work (if my boss reads this please know I worked very hard anyway). Everyone on the team seemed happy and enjoyed the food and it was big portions so we never ran out. We also got the cornbread which I had to literally wait and go get as a second once I cleared some room on my plate. The cornbread was a tad bit dense for my liking but overall very good. Absolutely better than pizza for a team lunch.
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Joe W.

Yelp
So good!! The ribs are so smokey and delicious i was thinking about them the next day. The sides are also sooo good. Baked beans, yams (yams!), coleslaw etc, were spot on. My wife had the pork sandwich and loved it. This place is undercover so good!
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Brandon T.

Yelp
Really good smoked pulled pork. BBQ sauce was a little plain. Would go back. Reps ribs!
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T C.

Yelp
Never tried them before, and they were closed a LONG time due to a fire. But they reopened. I was looking forward to trying them. Wasn't expecting much because of previous reviews, but still disappointed. I got 2 of their pulled pork sliders. Ate one walking home. Sooo dry. Maybe 1 tsp of BBQ sauce on top of overcooked meat. Very hard to build up enough saliva to eat it. When I got home, I put extra BBQ sauce on the 2nd slider. A little better, but meat still dry & tough. Indoor seating is still being worked on. ETA 2 months. There's a couple small tables outside with no cover. It's only been open a couple weeks, so maybe they're still working out the kinks. I'll give them another try in a few months.

Brandon T.

Yelp
Pulled pork sandwich. Good smoke on the pork. Not much else on the buns. Kinda plain. If you just want meat this is your sandwich.
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Kim G.

Yelp
The smoke pouring out of the giant smoker out front is intoxicating, even if you are driving by in a car. Having lived in the neighborhood for many years, I've been to Reo's a few times. When the ribs are moist and juicy, they are some of the best in Portland. But when they are over cooked and dry, they are like leather. It's this inconsistency that saddens me and makes me hesitant to go back. During these Covid times, I understand that restaurants have difficulty gauging demand and that could impact the quality. But customers who are supporting businesses, have to decide where to spend their limited funds. I feel especially bad for Reo's after having experienced a fire that destroyed their business, only to rebuild then be hit with the pandemic and the senseless violence and destruction in Portland. Their once beautiful building is now covered in graffiti and is surrounded by a fence in an attempt to protect the business and allow them to continue cooking for customers. I'll give them another chance, but when I have time to go in person and make sure my beef ribs are fresh off the smoker.

Cynthia O.

Yelp
They're back open!! I was surprised to see that today, but also I was hungry, so I popped in and got fried catfish, coleslaw, and fried okra. OUT. STANDING. So far the only place I've found in Portland that does Southern food right, and they've elevated it way past right. The okra was tender, light, and crispy, without being oily. The catfish was the same, with a perfect thin cornbread crust, and generous enough for a second meal. The slaw was served with its delicate, lightly sweet dressing on the side, so the very thinly-shredded cabbage could still be crisp on serving. So good. Even the tartar sauce is good. I don't like tartar on my fish, but this warrants repurposing in a potato salad tomorrow. Super excited for the hands-down best Southern food in Portland to be back with us. I'm gonna lie to my mom and tell her it's a meat 'n three so she'll let me take her there. I mean it's kinda a meat 'n three. Service was a very nice dude named "Bruno," and my food came out super fast.
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Sarah W.

Yelp
Small portions for lots of money forgot my coleslaw. Now they're closed again due to a fire. Seems suspicious to me.
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Jody J.

Yelp
Ordered delivery from here. Hadn't had Reo's since they were in John's Landing. I like the charcoal smoky barbecue taste of their ribs. I loved their ribs at that time. Decided to order a half rack of baby back's with mashed potatoes and baked beans. I asked for sauce on the side. Delivery took about 20 minutes. To make things short into the point... When I open my order there was already sauce on the ribs and normally when you order a half rack or full rack the ribs are intact and not cut up. So I got six cut up ribs That definitely did not come from the same rack. To top it off three of of the ribs were burnt to a crisp and tough as leather. The other three ribs were falling off the bone yummy good and tender. So apparently they cut up the ribs so that you get three yummy good ones and three leather burnt ones.... and then cover them all with sauce so that maybe you won't notice. Hmmmmm....not cool!! Don't express the mashed potatoes to come with gravy because they don't. In the bag beans or dry with barely any sauce. Reo I'm on to you! There are lots of other places that I can spend my $25 and get decent ribs.

Anna C.

Yelp
Stopped here early Saturday afternoon. Baby back ribs, fries, red beans and rice were just what we were looking for. Fries were crispy enough and salty. Ribs and beans/rice were savory, salty, and flavorful. I wasn't a huge fan of the coleslaw because it seemed like a cabbage salad with honey Dijon dressing. But overall a really good place and person who took our order was super friendly.
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Shadow F.

Yelp
I decided to give them a 2nd chance since this is the 3rd time they've reopened. I tried to ask the cashier why the business hasn't given up yet. Unfortunately, they were not trained on the history of the business. They said they were hired 6 wks ago when the business [re]opened and had no idea that it's been there for years. I ordered pork spareribs, fried okra, and mac and chz. Sadly, everything is disappointing and too salty. I ate half and will compost the rest. It's not exciting. It's not tasty. Sorry, but I can suggest Podnah's Pit barbecue to all you readers. Their food is amazing.
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Tricia B.

Yelp
We got baby back ribs, coleslaw and mac n cheese and everything was done really well. The ribs were perfect smoked and sauced. We will be back!
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Jack D.

Yelp
Finally after a long wait I was in NE Ptld and saw that Reo's ribs were open. I ordered the brisket with two sides. Fried okra and beans and rice. The brisket was juicy and tender. The okra was a bit salty and the beans and rice were dry and to spicy for my likings. I'll go back and try something else. Staff was friendly and it didn't take long to get my order. Very short on seating around.
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Nico B.

Yelp
I'm all about the Macaroni and Cheese, but the BBQ... I'm so sad. I had great expectations for this place since it always smelled so good while I was driving through the neighborhood. Then it burned down and I had to wait an eternity for it to reopen, only to be disappointed. Here's the skinny... of the two dishes I tried, both were inconsistently cooked and seasoned. There were hard and chewy bits of meat, as well as soggy pieces in the same serving. The mouth feel was a little off-putting. But did I mention the Mac??? It's a BBQ joint, though - and that's where it lost my vote. The building is amazing, the location is perfect; Reo's has so much going for it. Do I dare give it a third chance? So many people love this place. If someone wants to change my opinion, dinner's on you! Prove me wrong.
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Matthew W.

Yelp
I was driving by and the place smelled delicious. I decided to stop and see if they were as good as they smelled. I have to say I was very disappointed. The ribs that I got were so covered in sauce that I could not taste the meat. If they have to bury their meat in sauce, it make me wonder what they are trying to cover up.
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McKenzie B.

Yelp
Ordered food from Reo's and it was delicious. They were out of ribs so we ordered catfish and fried chicken. I got half catfish half chicken by accident? But it was still delicious. The Mac and cheese was some of the best I have ever had and the collard greens were great too. Order the banana pudding! You won't regret it.
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Taisiya S.

Yelp
Just went back here last Friday night and I think the food was much better than the last time I was here. Albeit the prices went up but the good and the portions were way better than before. Brisket was so good and the red beans and rice were tasty. Not a huge fan of their collard greens but I thought I should update my review and rating.
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Jerry P.

Yelp
I ordered Reo's Ribs via Grub Hub for my sister and mother who live on the other side of town from me. Thought it would be a nice surprise. I asked her to let me know how the food was. This is a copy of her text back to me. ** Not to complain, but I wouldn't order that again. The meat was good (a little fatty) Benson (the dog) liked that part , the cornbread was so dry that it exploded as soon as the fork hit it. The mashed potatoes were just weird. They were brown...maybe had garlic in them. The coleslaw was dry. It only came with one little thing of dressing, so I had to add mayo in it.*** So disappointed that I seem to have wasted my money and a good gesture to my family.
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Jason B.

Yelp
I was excited to have BBQ joint in the neighborhood until I ordered food. Brisket-dry. Ribs-other than smoke, flavorless. Portions-small. Price-high even for good BBQ. Enough said.
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Mai J.

Yelp
Writing this review with a very satisfied stomach. Really good food! My favorites were the cole slaw and fried chicken. Ordered through DoorDash so I don't have any insight on the customer service. What I ordered: 5 meat sampler - some of the ribs were salty but overall had a wonderful smokey flavor. Felt like I was eating by a campfire. The other meat (not sure what it was... the pulled pork?) with the sweet BBQ sauce was also delicious Fried chicken - breading was on point, meat was moist Sides: Collard greens - really salty, probably my least favorite part of the meal Mac & cheese - pretty standard mac & cheese, but taking a Lactaid for this was worth it Corn - pretty much was just canned corn. I'd probably skip this next time Cole slaw - I don't know what the sauce/dressing for this was made of, but it's magical BBQ beans - also pretty good, butnot outstanding by any means
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Steve H.

Yelp
I walk by this place often on my way to the Hollywood Farmer's market. It's hard to ignore a barbecue place that's smoking meat on the sidewalk. The whole neighborhood smells like barbecue. It makes a body's mouth water. So I finally popped in for lunch last weekend. All in all I have to say that the place is pretty legit. What impressed me were the sides. With so many barbecue joints, they focus so much on the barbecue that the sides seem like an after-thought. Not here. First, the collard and mustard greens mix is absolutely delicious. I have no idea how they get that flavor, but they're really really good. The cole slaw is also addictive. It's light on the mayo, and obviously has sugar in the dressing. But it's really tastey. The baked beans didn't do a lot for me. They seemed like what you'd get from a can. I had the ribs, which were smoky and delicious. The sauce is a bit sweet for my tastes, but all in all this is decent barbecue. The decor looks relatively unchanged since the location's days as Hollywood Burger, which is appropriate for an establishment like this. About the only noticeable difference are some Snoop Dog posters on the wall (Reo is reputedly Snopp Dog's cousin). On the down side? Well it's frankly the price. I got a meat plate, which is basically what amounts to a "meat and three" plate in the south, minus one of the three sides. It's $12. It came with three ribs and a choice of two sides. And if you want "premium" sides (i.e., collards and beans and such rather than cheap starches) those cost extra. So there's a bit of a bang-per-buck problem in my view. With the sides up-sell and a drink I think I was in for about $15 and left still feeling a bit hungry.
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Felicia C.

Yelp
Honestly I feel pretty let down about this place. I ordered the barbeque chicken sandwich with a side of Cole slaw for $8. It was a good pretty price which is nice however, the wait time and actual food didn't impress me. I waited about 20 minutes and my friend waited even longer and only one person was ahead of us with a takeout order. The Cole slaw was just a mix you get from a bag with sweet corn syrupy looking sauce poured ontop and the chicken is doused with so much sweet barbecue sauce your sandwich falls apart. I wished I could taste more of just the chicken because I know they smoke their own meat. The chicken wasn't bad quality and what I could taste had a nice a smokiness. The interior of the restaurant is very small and not really suitable for more than two or three groups people which is unfortunate.
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Lex J.

Yelp
I was getting my hair cut across the street when she told me a BBQ place had just opened up across the street. It literally opened at 11a today. A guy came in and said they have a special going on, $6 gets you a pulled pork or chicken sandwich, fries and a drink. It was about lunch and this guy just so happened to be hungry so I made my way over to check them out. Don't sleep on this place. I got their $6 pulled pork sandwich lunch special, comes with fries and it was off the chain good! Service is fast and friendly. It's a small place with super limited seating. The place seats maybe 15 people total. It's owned by Snoop Dog's uncle which is pretty cool. Hoping to see him in here one day. That would be cool
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Stevie M.

Yelp
Wonderfully tasty and tender baby back ribs, fried okra TO DIE FOR (very light breading... YUM!) and greens. The service was welcoming, outstanding and cordial, and the atmosphere made me want to stay longer than I did, so I was forced to skip dessert! The offerings looked as delicious as described... only a fool like me would turn down Reo's banana pudding, peach cobbler or sweet potato pie! If you haven't visited (or haven't in a while), you owe it to yourself and those you love to do so A.S.A.P.... you won't regret it for one second.
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Kristie T.

Yelp
Pork Rib Tips. Mac n cheese, ya\ms. When she's for bread we got a bun for . Whatever, oh soda s. The first day was awesome id give the meal a 5 rating and the service from the young man a 5 service. And the whole reason we came back for a second time however, this time was what I give today's rating. 1 .. Why? Because my came in to order, apparently we inconvenienced the chef as she took his order it was as if he ruined her day. It showed in the meal she prepared for us. The same order of pork rib tips, Mac n cheese, yams, the tips had no meat practically all bones we fed them to the dogs we have never been jaded out of 30 bucks to begin with.... Yes they devoured them. The dogs. Indeed. What a let down to give this service at a place that actually has a kick ass menu price. & above all service with beautiful gratitude. . Grateful they have a job. I have been in business management for over 45+ years. To hear of and be treated as if I'm inconveniencing your_time on the clock.- wtf are you in the good industry with an attitude like that. You don't deserve my money . And you can't and will Not have my time. As you can see.... I'm not afraid to speak my mind to any and every one. Why? To get your head out of your own self and look around you see what & Wl ho is making the wrongful thinking happen..... Stop it hate is already everywhere... It's harder to love one another then to hate...... Give us a Chance & watch you're own self shine it's in giving of self that we see each other as equals. Love and be loved as Christ loves us. See the light within? Until we meet again... We'll be watching.
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Erin H.

Yelp
What can I say about Reo's ribs? The first time I had them was when they were at 112th and Powell in SE Portland circa 2013. It was happenstance that I dropped in to get takeout and was delighted by it. Fast forward a few years and I drove by the spot that once was Reo's to find an empty lot, and I was saddened. In 2017, I was driving through Hollywood district only to be thrilled by the sight of Reo's Ribs once more. A few days later, I returned to check out the barbecue to make sure it held up to the standards that I had set for what I expected of Reo's Ribs. The food I got was the most scrumptious barbecue that I had gotten in quite a while. Each time I return to Reo's Ribs, the barbecue is just as good (sometimes better) than I remembered. The sides they serve are delicious as well. Reo's is definitely worth trying, especially for their brisket. YUM!

Giorgio S.

Yelp
I had the brisket and two sides: yams and greens. The sides were ok. Just ok. The yams were a bit too sweet but I ate them. The greens? Waaay too salty. I could barely finish on third of the portion. The brisket was the huge disappointment. Honestly if I was eating in the restaurant I would have sent it back. It was about half white greasy nasty blubber! Grossed me out. This was a carryout. I got a few bites of meat out of it and basically had yams and a few bites of salty greens for dinner.

Hong N.

Yelp
Food was okay, the collard greens was super salty. We got a 5 meat combo and everything was average even the sides. Pretty pricey for what you are getting.
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Aaron P.

Yelp
The food was edible but not good. The collards was cooked beyond recognition and the cole slaw was just some shredded cabbage with a sweet sauce. The ribs were not well cooked and low effort. Worst of all the attitude of the staff. Unhelpful and rude. There was a person in a wheelchair who came in and instead of helping them the owner just sat around and we, the costumers had to move and rearrange our chairs to accommodate. Unacceptable. I would give it zero stars had it not been that I could actually eat the food.
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Brian R.

Yelp
I was excited to try Rio's Ribs for the first time. I thought about it all day and was hungry when I arrived. The verdict? I will never eat there again. I ordered the 18.00 ribs. The 2 ribs they served for 18.00 came with coleslaw and cornbread. After working the 2 ribs for about 45 seconds I was done. I spent 18.00 for about 1 ounce of meat. And if your looking for dry rub forget this place. You get sugar combined with bbq sauce for sickeningly sweet combo. I then turned to the cornbread. Dry and most likely from a box. The coleslaw I'm pretty sure was the bagged variety where you add your own dressing. The dressing I'm pretty sure was simple syrup only thickened. Add to that the ambience is horrible. If you want GOOD bbq, I'd recommend People's Pig or Podnah's.
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Koji Y.

Yelp
Went to REO's bbq/ribs today and I was disappointed. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and a drink and two.pulled pork slider with French fries and a drink. There was no line of people waiting yet it took 15 minutes to get our order. When we got our order the pulled pork sandwich and slider were cold and had no bbq sauce on it at all. We were supposed to have 2 sliders and only got one. The fries were tasty but the portion was extremely small. The coleslaw was fresh and crunchy. The coleslaw dressing was not on the slaw and served in a plastic cup. The dressing was TERRIBLE, it was a sweet sticky substance the consistency of corn syrup. I ate the slaw raw with no dressing. The tables in back were disgustingly FILTHY. Fortunately I had disinfectant with me to clean of the table. I am was very disappointed with this meal and dining experience. I would have to think twice about coming back to this restaurant
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erok m.

Yelp
I guess it's partly my fault for not asking but when ordering $14 boneless chicken I assumed it was boneless chicken breast. When I got home it was a pile of cut chicken mostly dark meat. Very unappetizing looking. Would of never ordered it if I knew that's what is was. On the bright side the Mac and cheese and yams were good.
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Jennifer Y.

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Disgusting. Don't go here. Garlic chicken looked and smelled like it was a year old. Burp was even worse. And it was in a bucket of rice - I didn't know it came with rice. Mashed potatoes was sour. Worst collard greens I've ever had. BBQ chicken was ok. Red velvet cake was decent. It's also overpriced. Save your money and go to Burger King for the 2 for $6 deal. Never eating here again.
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Jayne H.

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The mashed potatoes were delicious. However the attitude in this joint was a HUGE turn off. The owner was rude to patrons, rushed people out the door during closing and was not welcoming to people that were new to the establishment. I would say the food was good but not GREAT. Had they been nicer to guests coming in the door I think the overall experience would've been better. Bad customer service can certainly make the food not worth going back for.
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Matt E.

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Sorry, but this one's a pass. I'm a BBQ snob, and more than one person whom I trust has told me to get to Reo's and try the pulled pork. Well I did. It's just not that good. Dry and tough. Served as a sandwich, the meat required so much sauce that the bun became sloppy and fell apart. I ended up just picking the meat out with a fork and going for the sides. Speaking of the sides, I had two. The cole slaw was just bad. Somehow both underdressed and over-sweet. The mac and cheese, however, was amazing! Some of my favorite that I've had in Portland. I know that they do large catering portions of all of their meats and sides, so I may at some point get a huge mess of macaroni to feed the masses. But really, that's the only reason I'd be back. I'll add in that even though it took me 30 minutes to get my sandwich, the staff was friendly. Nice people.
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Kacy V.

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Food was terrible and pricey I spent 24 dollars for 3 spareribs the sauce on the side ... the sauce was cool meat was old and tasted like a whole bottle of liquid smoke was poured on it with no seasonings cold on the inside so I know they were not fresh everything was being warmed up in the microwave The macaroni and cheese tasted spoiled I took half of a bite and was sick And had potato salad smh. And ordered banana pudding didn't try it my stomach hurt for hours Terrible business practice It's not cool trying to mask the old meat taste with the sauce. I asked for the sauce on the side to see what the meat tasted like by it's self. So disappointed
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Michele W.

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My husband placed an order, which was accepted. He received notification that it was ready for pickup so he drove over. As he was parking he got a text that the order had been cancelled due to them being too busy. WTF?!?!?!? He tried to call and got no answer. This is ridiculous. We understand that things are unusual right now but this is NOT ok. There were at least 2 steps where this could have been handled better: 1. order could have been rejected, 2. the pickup notification could have indicated the cancellation...so disappointing.
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Ray V.

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I was looking forward to them reopening after the fire. I was disappointed. The guys were friendly for sure. The meats were good, tender and tasty. The sides were definitely a letdown. The mac and cheese which we paid extra for was a scoop of over cooked pasta and cheese with not much for flavor. The coleslaw was just shredded slaw mix with dressing. Hadn't sat long enough to start to soften and absorb the dressing flavor. With the lack of seating area we probably won't be back
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Andrew H.

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I love the smell of barbecue. I love the smokiness of good barbecue and of course I love the taste when it's done right. When one is wandering around Hollywood in recent weeks, you'll notice that you can smell it wherever you are, and then you wonder, where is it coming from? Well, the answer to the question is at the former spot of the old Hollywood Burger Bar. Introducing Reo's, well at least in a new location. Reo's has been around for some time but has changed locations. For those in the know, this is the uncle of one Snoop D-O double G. Fo-shizzle. As for those smells that drew this barbecue lover in??? Well, there's a rather impressive smoker that sits on the side of the building. Unfortunately, I was unable to find out the wood they were using, but it's not an overpowering taste when it comes to the meat. As for the food? There was good and not so good. First off, the pork was unreal. I got the $6 combo with a sandwich (choice of meat includes pulled pork, BBQ chicken or Mississippi sausage, for an extra $3 you can get brisket) a side and a drink. Small sides are $3. So I got pulled pork with slaw and a side of mac & cheese. The pulled pork ( more like chunks of pork) was the highlight. Big ole chunks of slightly charred pork, dripping with a mild sauce, that in no way interfered with the taste of the meat or the smokiness of it either. It was very well balanced. In other words, Reo knows his stuff when it comes to smoking meat. The mac & cheese was a little oily at the bottom but with jalapeño mingling its way throughout, it too was pretty darn good. The one shortcoming, which other tips and reviews have mentioned is the coleslaw. REO has some special sauce of his own making he puts on the shredded cabbage, but its way too sweet, like Karo syrup sweet and needs a contrast like vinegar or some of the jalapeños that he likes to put in the mac. I wasn't a fan of it. If you've been here before when it was the burger bar, it's small, so I'm guessing it can get pretty busy during lunch. According to the woman running the front, the day I was there was a rare slow day since they've been open. But the meat is worth it. It's a good location in Hollywood, since there is no other barbecue close by, so it's worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. I'll be back to try some ribs or chicken soon. Enjoy.
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Patricia J.

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We have driven past this place and smells the Smokey fragrances of meat cooking. Today we picked up the 5 meat sampler, an order of oxtails and rice and an extra side of greens. The food is really great. Plenty of food for 3 adults and 2 children with leftovers for later. The adults and kids really liked everything We will be back
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Steven F.

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I miss the counter you could sit at before the unfortunate fire that occurred there . The new seating configurations really cramped and awkward. Wish they were in less cramped quarters Last time I went my pulled pork sandwich fell apart immediately which made it an absolute mess to eat. No fun eating a pulled pork sandwich with a fork and knife! Cole slaw was excellent. Ice machine was broken so no ice for drinks. Their strawberry lemonade really needs ice! I will likely try again sometime. Have never tried their ribs and want to try them some time.
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Hannah B.

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Amazing fried chicken, catfish, and pulled pork. Ready really quick too and a very COVID-safe payment/pick up windows
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Austin D.

Yelp
ive tried every BBQ spot in Portland, and I always come back to Reos. Theyre baby back bbq ribs are LEGIT. Reminds me of Texas BBQ, but with more soul. The collard greens = amazing, cole-slaw? wow. got it to go, and had no idea the magic the dressing.Fried okra was on point, and the mac is pretty good too. Cant say enough about this place. Worth the wait.
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Jay T.

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This the worst BBQ I've ever had. Chicken was overdone, dry and inedible. I had half the thigh and didnt even try the leg. The ribs too were dry...not juicy. I asked for the ribs dry but of course they were smothered with sauce(actually thd sauce was pretty tasty) ...i guess the thought being to make the ribs somewhat moist.
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Only Hell Yes Y.

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Hmmm I was really excited to see Reo's has rib tips. I normally feel I only see them offered in BBQ places in the Midwest. Ordered to go with okra, fries and beans. First it was an extra long wait especially when we found out our order was ready but the person who was supposed to give it to us didn't know it was ready... Okra was too salty. Wow Fries cold. I know, we drove seven mins home but... Beans were good but salty. The tips, well a pretty small amount for a $15 order. I guess I'm used to tips being kind of the cast aways and a much larger amount. The few pieces were pretty tasty but yep a bit salty. Not sure we'll be back
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Jeff H.

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I saw this little shack in Hollywoid and promised one day I would take the plunge. I read all the other reviews first so I came in ready to be disappointed. Ya'all are crazy with your reviews. The Meaty Beef Ribs with sweet potato fries and a green salad was excellent. Cooked well. Sauce tastefully applied without loosing the taste of the meat. Salad was fresh and the sweet potatoes were perfect, not a single crispy tidbit. The only issue I had with this meal was after the meaty ribs were all bone, I wanted more. Reo Ribs, I'm definitely coming back. Next will be the brisket. Mouth is watering already.
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Wendi W.

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wow!! I met Reo long ago one night out at Clyde's. I decided to go support his business today to support a Black owned business. I ordered baby back ribs, fried okra and collard greens. WOW, WOW, WOW!!! DELICIOUS!!!! I am from Oklahoma/Texas and know good BBQ and this is IT!! do not delay!
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Chris G.

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I was excited to try it, but was unfortunately very disappointed. The BBQ was meh. The sides were meh (beans/mac & cheese). The less meaty ribs were overcooked and tough. The meaty beef ribs were well cooked, but unfortunately still meh. They charge for extra BBQ sauce, which would be fine except that they're pretty stingy with the amount they give you. My high hopes were certainly dashed this time