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Exotic Smokez BBQ

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 47 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(47) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQCarolina-Style BBQ
Exotic Smokez BBQ
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
47

What recent reviews say

Reviewers rave about boldly seasoned brisket and ribs, buttery mac and cheese, and portion sizes that justify the price. Recent visits have been spotty: one diner hit closure and had to wait until late June, while another got tough ribs and bland greens, yet most who've eaten here recently describe it as the best smokehouse they've found in Orlando.

The business operates from what reviewers describe as an unusual location. Sides like smoked mac and cheese and sweet potato souffle earn specific praise. Hours appear limited enough that at least one regular worries about accessing dinner after 7pm.

Praised for
  • tender, flavorful meat
  • well-seasoned food
  • generous portions
  • quality homemade sides
  • quick service
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Best for: Diners seeking boldly seasoned Carolina-style BBQ with hearty sides.

Strengths

  • smoky, well-seasoned meat
  • homemade mac and cheese
  • generous helpings
  • fast turnaround

Worth knowing

  • Homemade sides praised (smoked mac and cheese, sweet potato souffle, collard greens)
  • 1/2 lb brisket and full brisket portions available
  • Delivery service offered to apartments
  • Recent operational gaps: one review cited kitchen closed until late June

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.51 average across the 100 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 75
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 25
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
4980 Hall Rd, Orlando, FL 32817
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Last verified 2026-08-19

Common questions

Do you deliver?
Yes. One reviewer reported a delivery to their apartment with a half-pound brisket and double mac and cheese.
What are your hours?
Limited hours have been mentioned as a constraint by reviewers. Call ahead to confirm availability, especially for evening service after 7pm.

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Last updated 2026-08-19