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Papa Diesel’s BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 1,026 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(1026) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices moderate
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Papa Diesel’s BBQ
Location
Apopka
Price
moderate
Services
BBQ Food Truck / Stand, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
1026
Ranking
#26 in BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Best for
families and groups seeking smoky, tender meats and generous portions for dine-in or catering.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-18.

What do customers say?

Most diners praise Papa Diesel's ribs and brisket for their tenderness and smoke, with generous portions and thoughtful sides drawing repeat visits. Staff actively engage with customers and help with dietary needs, and the owner personally checks on guests.

The brick-and-mortar location and catering truck both earn strong word-of-mouth, though a small number report occasional off-flavors or dry chicken, suggesting inconsistency in preparation or sourcing on rare orders.

Praised for
  • tender meat, especially ribs and brisket
  • generous portions
  • authentic smoky flavor
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • specialty sides (corn muffin, mac and cheese, baked beans)
tender-meatsmoky-flavorfall-off-the-bonegenerous-portionsfriendly-staffgreat-sauce-optionsgood-sidesauthentic-flavor
Best for: families and groups seeking smoky, tender meats and generous portions for dine-in or catering.

What stands out?

  • fall-off-the-bone ribs and fork-tender brisket
  • house-made sides (smoked mac and cheese, corn muffin)
  • catering and food truck for events
  • owner personally attends to diners

Worth knowing

  • Owner (Diesel) personally checks on diners and serves customers
  • Staff accommodate gluten and soy allergies with care
  • Smoked gouda mac and cheese praised as standout side
  • House-made sweet corn muffin noted as must-try item
  • Eloise Sandwich features jalapeno sausage and multiple meats
  • Catering truck operates alongside brick-and-mortar

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 65 bbq food truck / stand businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
926
4
44
3
19
2
15
1
22

Contact

Address
464 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-20:00
Wednesday
11:00-20:00
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-21:00
Saturday
11:00-21:00
Sunday
11:00-20:00

As listed on Google.

From our editors

Menu
https://papadieselsbbq.net/florida-papa-diesel-s-bbq-food-menu
Catering
https://papadieselsbbq.net/florida-papa-diesel-s-bbq-catering
PDQ Seasoning
https://papadieselsbbq.net/florida-papa-diesel-s-bbq-pdb-barbecue-seasonings

Papa Diesel's BBQ alongside community sponsors, is incredibly proud to announce the launch of the Papa's Pit Stop youth meal program initiative for Summer 2026. The Papa's Pit Stop is a site-based summer food initiative designed to provide free, nutritious meals to youth throughout the season. Combining the slow-cooked, comfort-food expertise of Papa Diesel's BBQ with healthy, balanced options, we aim to make refueling both accessible and delicious for local kids.

Compiled and maintained by this directory's editors.

From their website

Services listed
BBQ ribsPulled pork sandwichesBBQ brisketsCateringPrivate eventsJalapeno sausageChickenWings
Published prices
Diesel Fries
$12.00
Brisket Chilli Cup
$5.00
Wings (10 pcs)
$12.00
Loaded Baked Potato
$9.00
The Diesel Sampler
$27.00
Ribs Half Rack
$17.00

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

Frequently asked questions

Can Papa Diesel's accommodate allergies?
Yes. Staff will work with you on gluten, soy, and other allergies to ensure your order is safe to eat.
Does Papa Diesel's do catering?
Yes. The business caters private events and operates a food truck, serving Altamonte Springs, Apopka, and Orlando.
What sides come with BBQ platters?
Platters include your choice of sides such as baked beans, green beans, brussels sprouts with bacon, crinkle-cut fries, or baked potatoes. House-made items like smoked mac and cheese and corn muffin are available as upgrades.

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Last updated 2026-08-26