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Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 2,398 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(2398) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Carolina-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ CateringRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ BuffetTexas-Style BBQBBQ Food Truck / Stand
Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
2398

What recent reviews say

Over two decades at the same Southwest Orlando location, Bubbalou's draws repeat customers and out-of-state visitors for ribs, brisket, and Southern-style sides that reviewers say stay true to the original formula. Staff and cleanliness earn consistent praise, though a handful mention waits and occasional lapses with side dishes or service pacing.

Praised for
  • consistent quality and recipes
  • generous portions
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • diverse menu and sauce options
  • strong brisket and ribs
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Best for: Families and repeat visitors seeking classic, generous portions of ribs and brisket.

Strengths

  • established recipe and consistent quality
  • generous portions
  • diverse BBQ sauces and menu range

Worth knowing

  • Brisket sandwich praised by Texas native
  • fried pickles mentioned as menu standout
  • mac and cheese as signature side
  • staff noted for register greeting and politeness
  • restaurant described as clean and presentable

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 78 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1617
4
436
3
156
2
69
1
120

Contact

Address
5818 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-19

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-21:00
Tuesday
10:00-21:00
Wednesday
10:00-21:00
Thursday
10:00-21:00
Friday
10:00-21:00
Saturday
10:00-21:00
Sunday
10:00-21:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Dine in BBQTake outCateringParty packsOnline ordering for in-store pick-upDoor dash delivery

Operating:since 1986

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Can I order online for pickup or delivery?
Yes. Their website lists online ordering for in-store pick-up and Door Dash delivery.
Do you offer catering?
Yes. Their website lists catering and party pack services available.
Is the menu always the same?
Reviewers say the recipe 'never changes,' though they note trying something new each visit and not regretting it.

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Last updated 2026-08-19