Union Barbecue

Loved everything we had here! The meats were delicious (amazing brisket and the best smoked chicken I’ve had) and the sides rocked. Do not skip the Big Deborah! An instant favorite in Charlotte, these guys are the nicest and the food is just as quality.

My favorite bbq in Charlotte! The brisket is perfect. Every single time I eat it I’m in awe at how moist and tender it is! The sides are also pretty great too! Try the big deborah if you’re looking for a dessert! I will definitely be back!

Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had. If you’re at a brewery looking at this review wondering if you should grab something… do yourself a favor and go for it.

Amazing experience here with a solid menu! The carnitas was so unique and the brisket melted in my mouth!

The staff is phenomenal and the barbecue is fire. After having Terry black a few months ago I felt like i I was visiting Austin again with a Texmex twist. Visited them while at Petty Thieves brewing and was stunned. The sauce is amazing and the brisket is fire. I can only assume the rest of the menu is unbeatable. Can’t recommend enough

Literally the best bbq in town. Holden and Chase are incredibly talented and are always working up something new. The brisket sells out fast but don’t be discouraged. Everything on the menu is always good even if it sounds a little odd is always banging. My favorites are the brisket, Smokey sweet potato, turkey and chases Mac and cheese. I always bring my friends here when I want to impress them. Keep up the good work guys !!

Rainy days always spark my craving for good barbecue. While doomscrolling on Instagram from my couch, I stumbled upon a post about Union Barbecue setting up their food trailer kitchen at Birdsong Brewery. The menu was enticing. Holden Sasser, the owner of Union Barbecue and a North Carolina native, had ventured to San Francisco to share his family's NC BBQ expertise in the Bay Area before returning home to Charlotte. His background is rich in the restaurant industry, with his dad being involved and his uncle owning a farm that raises cattle, pigs, and other farm animals. He shared with me that he was brought up and trained by his family in the art of crafting the finest NC BBQ. Union Barbecue employs a Texas-style direct heat barbecue pit with hickory wood, cooking their meats using the low and slow method. They add a Mexican twist to their New Style BBQ with unique flavors. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived, they had already sold out of the ribs and brisket, which I was most eager to try. I opted for the Barbacoa Sando, accompanied by rajas con crema, an adobo BBQ sauce, pickles, and cilantro. The flavors were exceptional, with the barbacoa being perfectly tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I was initially concerned that the heat from the adobo BBQ sauce would be too much for me, but it had the perfect amount of kick. The pickles were a great touch, and the sandwich bun was wonderfully soft! I'm eagerly hoping to encounter Union Barbecue again soon. Although they don't have a Facebook page yet, you can keep up with their location on Instagram at @union.barbecue.

Fantastic BBQ. Attention to detail is impeccable and the flavor combinations are out of this world. The homemade sauces are an added bonus. Everything on the menu is worth trying.