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Basils Bar B Que

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(26) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Basils Bar B Que
Service
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
26

What recent reviews say

Basil's delivers ribs that reviewers call among the best they've tasted, with consistent smoke flavor and tender meat. Staff move fast, prices feel fair, and the ribs need no sauce-though one reviewer noted occasional trouble finding the truck at its listed spot.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • strong smoky flavor
  • fair pricing
  • friendly staff
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Best for: BBQ purists seeking tender ribs and authentic smoke flavor at fair prices.

Strengths

  • Ribs so tender they need no sauce
  • Strong smoky seasoning
  • Fair prices for portion size

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers praise ribs as fall-off-the-bone tender without requiring sauce
  • Smoked sausage noted as flavorful
  • Sides include collard greens, mac and cheese, and baked beans
  • Staff described as kind and efficient
  • One reviewer requested pulled pork less wet, preferring burnt-end style

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 62
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 62
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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24
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1
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Contact

Address
4498 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
08:00-19:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Common questions

Are Basil's ribs pre-sauced?
No. Reviewers say the ribs are so tender and well-smoked they need no sauce at all.
What sides come with the meat?
The rib and pork dinner includes two sides: collard greens, mac and cheese, and baked beans are mentioned.
Is it truck-based or a fixed location?
Reviewers refer to both a truck and a location at 1115 W Colonial Drive, Orlando.

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Last updated 2026-08-26