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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

BBQ Joint$$$$
Candler Park, Atlanta
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  • Eater
    EaterJuly 20, 2017
    Tater tots covered in chili and cheese, massive short ribs, and Frito pie are staples that make this the only spot you should go for the morning — OK, afternoon — after. Read more
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    The enormous beef rib packs an enormous punch. If you're able to get one (they sell out often) you can find out why it's one of CL's 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more
  • Chad E.
    Chad ElkinsJune 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Meat takes the spotlight at this world famous BBQ joint, but vegetarians can enjoy a terrific meal here as well. Try the griddled pimento cheese sandwich paired with one of many delicious side items.
  • Djaniella D.heart icon on user image
    Djaniella D.September 12, 2016
    I'd recommend going splitsies on the Everything Plate - choice of four meat portions: pulled pork, beef brisket, 4 chicken, ribs, 4 wings. Also, don't overlook the jalapeño cornbread w/ honey butter!
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaOctober 8, 2014
    The Little Five Points favorite serves up Texas-style faves like pulled pork and Flintstones-sized ribs. The sides are equally tasty, especially the mac and cheese, tater tots, and Brunswick stew. Read more
  • Elizabeth I.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth IrizApril 1, 2016
    Get the sampler plate and share it. It's too much for one person but a great way to try a few things. Oh and did I mention the banana pudding?!
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    As far as veggie sandwiches go, the smoked portobello sandwich one is meaty, messy fun, with its oozy pimento cheese and pickled jalapeños. Plus, it's on CL's 100 dishes to eat before you die list! Read more
  • Amyheart icon on user image
    AmySeptember 8, 2016
    Had the ribs sandwich and it was good/on par with Community BBQ. The Lopez (tater tots) was the best part of the meal. Don't know if it's worth the long wait but definitely good food!
  • AJC
    AJCJune 5, 2015
    The brothers are doing the Lone Star state proud. You've got 2 slices of thick, buttered Texas Toast with sliced brisket that's peppery, juicy and just all sorts of good, mustard, pickles and onions. Read more
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    Hollowed-out jalapeños are filled with cheddar and cream cheese, pulled pork, and spicy barbecue sauce. Then they're battered in seasoned flour and breadcrumbs and fried to order. Read more
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuJanuary 14, 2020
    Delicious meats! fatty brisket is probably amongst the best I’ve ever had. spare ribs are great. Bean, collard greens, and this other side with a mix of greens, mac, and corn is 🤤 corn bread too!
  • Cristian L.heart icon on user image
    Cristian LöfvallOctober 28, 2017
    We had the combo platter with brisket, pulled pork and ribs. All amazing. We had the Frito-Pie as a side (and you should too!), delicious! The food was ready so quick! No kidding, less than 5 mins!
  • Powerpuff G.
    Powerpuff GirlMarch 30, 2014
    Pulled Pork, delicious, melt in your mouth goodness. I don't care for the sandwich Coz' the bread just waters down the pork taste. Only negative is I wish they had a selection of sauces on the table..
  • Mike D.
    Mike DSeptember 30, 2012
    Try the Chicken Fried Ribs. They will blow your mind! We also had the Special "Flinestone sized" Beef short rib which was exactly as described and even more delicious.
  • Laurissaheart icon on user image
    LaurissaMay 29, 2015
    Everything is good. Seriously, you can't go wrong here. We love the Texas fries (as an entree) with beef brisket. The quartered chicken is great and so is the pulled pork. The beans are *outstanding*.
  • Creative Loafing Atlanta
    After rub and brown sugar are massaged onto the St. Louis-style ribs, the racks are smoked over hickory wood until the bones are easy to pull apart. Go ahead, lick your fingers in public. Read more
  • Ricardo V.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo ValdesApril 20, 2016
    Sooo good. Portions are big. The 3 meat combo platter way too much food. Could've split the sucker. Beef ribs and brisket way better than pork ribs and pulled pork in my opinion. A bit of a wait.
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    MikeFebruary 16, 2015
    The beer is reasonably priced. Make sure to try their wings - they have the best sauce on the planet. I'm also a big fan of the chopped brisket and ribs. The pulled pork is good but doesn't outshine.
  • Aaron P.heart icon on user image
    Aaron PetersSeptember 16, 2017
    As someone who is accustomed to eating BBQ in Texas, the brisquet and cheddar jalapeno sausage were on point! The lot was packed so I had to park around the block, but it was worth the walk and wait
  • AJC
    AJCFebruary 27, 2015
    All is still alive at Fox Bros. and we just wanted to remind you that if you haven't had your fill of chili in a Fritos bag recently, you are missing out on one of Atlanta's all time great dishes. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterOctober 4, 2011
    All about gut-bombs at the icon that proved great BBQ is possible in Atlanta. Tater tots covered in chili & cheese, massive short ribs, Frito pie & fried mac & cheese are staples. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 3, 2016
    It’s all about the gut-bombs at the icon that proved great barbecue is possible in Atlanta. Tater tots covered in chili and cheese, & short ribs are staples that make this the only spot you should go. Read more
  • Ashish A.
    Ashish AryaApril 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Here's your full meal: cold beer, the Lopez, smoked chicken wings, beef rib (on Thursdays and Saturdays) otherwise the ribs or 'The Fox Bros Burger' and finish off with the banana pudding. Enjoy!
  • Ricky H.
    Ricky HowellFebruary 16, 2014
    Brisket, ribs, pull pork are all good. Great sides like collard greens, stewed green beans, baked beans, and potato salad. I don't believe you will be disappointed by anything you choose.
  • Kaitlinheart icon on user image
    KaitlinJanuary 23, 2017
    Hands down my favorite BBQ place in Georgia, perhaps in the whole country. Great pulled pork and brisket, and be sure to try the white sauce!
  • Ejaazi Z.heart icon on user image
    Ejaazi ZahirApril 16, 2016
    Excellent! The mac & cheese was so good, the coleslaw was fresh and deli-like and the chicken and brisket was delicious!
  • Suja R.
    Surprising fantastic vegetarian food! Portabello burger and side of jalep cornbread: both delicious. Watch out for the spicy jalep mayo in the burger (get it on the side if you are a woos :) ).
  • Sharon T.heart icon on user image
    Sharon TousantNovember 3, 2012
    Ok so we all know the brisket is tasty. However, they had this special sweet potato cheesecake & it was awe inspiring. I bake and taste everything sweet potato related & this was the best I ever had!
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJanuary 13, 2015
    YOU GUYS. Get the pulled pork plate, frito pie, mac n cheese, slather on that bbq sauce and FIND YOURSELF IN COUNTRY HEAVEN.
  • DailyCandy
    DailyCandyNovember 20, 2013
    The beef brisket is a must-have at the award-winning outpost with a divey dining room and huge patio. Eat up, and then take home a bottle of the knock-your-socks-off sauce.
  • 360 Media
    360 MediaAugust 10, 2012
    Hands down one of the best BBQ joints in Atlanta! It’s so hard to choose what to order, but the hickory smoked wings covered in homemade sauce pack a punch in just the right spot. -LC
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 31, 2015
    Check out Fox Bros BBQ as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for Amazing BBQ serving up homemade smoked brisket and pork. Try the Fox Burger which is actually brisket. Read more
  • Bruce L.
    Bruce LeeJune 25, 2012
    I enjoy the ribs here at Fox Bros. Also on the side menu, their frito'pie is real good and the jalapeño cornbread is my personal favorite. Parking is limited at times and a wait is normal. Enjoy
  • Atlanta
    AtlantaAugust 30, 2013
    Consistently rated some of the best bbq in the country, Fox Bros. is where to go for grabbing a cold one and some of their famous brisket while taking in the sun.
  • Jackie I.heart icon on user image
    Jackie InterianNovember 26, 2015
    Absolutely delicious! I had the pulled pork with tots and Mac and cheese. Highly recommend this place.
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    jbrotherloveDecember 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Quite possibly the best tater tots in Atlanta. Perfectly fried so they're crispy, crunchy on the outside and tender inside. Lightly seasoned with salt and (I'm guessing) Old Bay. Delicious!
  • Lateshia M.
    Lateshia MitchellDecember 22, 2013
    The food here is so good! From the barbecue to the sides, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The green beans and the baked beans and the ribs, yummy!
  • Get Local ATL
    Get Local ATLJune 21, 2012
    BBQ lovers rejoice! Fox Bros Bar-B-Q is an Atlanta institution for a reason. Make sure you try the Frito Pie, and check out Dine ATL On Demand to see our behind the scenes look at the restaurant.
  • Phil K.heart icon on user image
    Phil KatzJanuary 15, 2017
    The wings are stellar, as are all the sides. The brisket and pulled pork can be a bit dry, though. And whatever you do, arrive early and expect to wait!
  • Jeff A.heart icon on user image
    Jeff AllenJune 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome BBQ goodness. Be sure to try Brisket, Mac and Cheese along with a Frito Chili Pie.
  • Corey W.
    Corey WolfJune 2, 2015
    Best BBQ in Atlanta! And don't forget to try beef ribs and pulled porks are extremely delicious, Great environment Love it!
  • Julie C.heart icon on user image
    Julie ChampionOctober 19, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is amazing. You can't go wrong. Personal faves: wings, jalapeno cornbread, spicy green beans, brisket.
  • Alfonso B.heart icon on user image
    Alfonso BecerraJanuary 21, 2016
    If it is your first time, try the combo plates. Sides are REALLY good too
  • Chelsea M.
    Chelsea MitchellMarch 25, 2016
    If you go at a popular time, it will be super crowded. But worth it. Sweet tea, pulled pork BBQ, and be sure to have the Fox-r-oni
  • SooFabheart icon on user image
    SooFabDecember 17, 2018
    Food was excellent and they give you really good portions. But be prepared to wait this place is popular.
  • TJheart icon on user image
    TJNovember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Greens Beans are good & they have that kick I like. I love the Beef Brisk! Wings are great smoked. I love it. Friendly & inviting atmosphere. Pretty women. This is the spot.
  • CAYRUM
    CAYRUMMarch 6, 2012
    Try Cayrum, its a dark rum aged 3 years and then infused with all natural ginger and honey. Its great as a chilled shot, on the rocks, ginger ale/beer, juices or Red Bull. Theres nothing like it! Read more
  • Dee
    DeeAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I always leave here with lunch and dinner for the next day even after being completely full!! Love it here ♡
  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WhiteAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is amazing. All the appetizers are awesome. If you make it when they do the short rib get it. Its the best thing ever.
  • Dan E.heart icon on user image
    Dan EOctober 27, 2017
    Easily the best ATL BBQ. Make sure the Fritos pie and ribs are in your order.
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