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BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland East

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 804 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(804) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
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BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland East
Price
inexpensive
Services
Texas-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
804

What recent reviews say

BubbaQue's delivers solid slow-smoked meats and creative fried sides at inexpensive prices, with a loyal customer base. However, recent reports flag inconsistent meat quality, lackluster side dishes, service lapses, and billing disputes that occasionally go unresolved by management.

Praised for
  • slow-smoked meats done well
  • wrap meat in foil to retain heat
  • fried appetizers (shrimp, poppers)
  • affordable pricing
  • long-established business
tender-meatfall-off-the-bonefriendly-staff
Best for: Diners seeking affordable slow-smoked meats and fried sides in a casual setting.

Strengths

  • Meats wrapped in foil to retain warmth
  • Fried specialties (shrimp, jalapeño poppers)
  • Inexpensive pricing
  • Catering and buffet options available

Worth knowing

  • All meats wrapped in foil to retain heat
  • Fried Skrimp (battered shrimp) is a customer draw
  • Boss is Shane
  • Recent billing dispute took multiple calls to address without resolution

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.47 average across the 67 texas-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
494
4
168
3
56
2
29
1
57

Contact

Address
2444 US-92, Lakeland, FL 33801
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-20:00
Tuesday
11:00-20:00
Wednesday
11:00-20:00
Thursday
11:00-20:00
Friday
11:00-20:00
Saturday
11:00-20:00
Sunday
11:00-20:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Slow-smoked porkSlow-smoked beefSlow-smoked chickenLoaded NachosFried PicklesBuffalo Chicken DipWings (multiple styles)Burgers

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

Common questions

Do you wrap meat to keep it warm?
Yes, all meat is wrapped in foil to retain heat, even for takeout.
What non-BBQ sides or appetizers do you have?
Fried Skrimp (battered shrimp), jalapeño poppers, buffalo chicken dip, fried pickles, nachos, burgers, tacos, and salads.
Are you open every day?
Yes, the business publishes hours for all 7 days of the week.

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Last updated 2026-08-26