Craving barbecue?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue sources in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Eli's BBQ
Topping the list is Eli's BBQ. Located at 133 W. Elder St. in Over-The-Rhine, the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest-rated cheap barbecue spot in Cincinnati, boasting four stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp.
One of five Eli's BBQ locations, this spot's menu consists of sandwiches, hickory-smoked ribs and sides. Try a pulled pork hickory sandwich that's piled with pork on a toasted bun and topped with Eli's signature barbecue sauce and comes with an option of slaw. Or opt for a smaller bite of rib tips and sides like mashed potatoes and jalapeño cheddar grits.
2. C&M BBQ Grill
Next up is Kennedy Heights' C&M BBQ Grill, situated at 6457 Kennedy Drive. With four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the Caribbean spot, which offers barbecue and comfort food, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
C&M BBQ Grill offers various sandwiches, combination plates, sides and more. Grab a six-wing chicken dinner with a choice two sides that range from pinto beans to fried plantain. There’s also the turkey rib tips dinner, which also includes two sides.
3. J&W Bar-B-Que
Pleasant Ridge's J&W Bar-B-Que, located at 5646 Montgomery Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score barbecue and more four stars out of 13 reviews.
Find burgers, fish, pork, chicken and beef dinners on J&W Bar-B-Que’s menu. Sides include greens, green beans, coleslaw, baked beans, French fries and more.
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