Beau Armstrong
Excellent moist brisket. Texas style. The pitmaster is from the world famous Luis Mueller BBQ in Taylor, TX. I was blown away by the sausage. It’s amazing. Reminds me of Black’s in Lockhart. We will definitely be back over and over again. This is a great opportunity to experience Texas BBQ greatness in Florida! Service was beyond excellent. Thank y’all so much.
… moreJoséphine Delacroix
So I Went to Yellow Rose BBQ around 2 PM and it wasn’t packed, which I appreciated. First off, I want to say the front-of-house staff is super nice and welcoming. Everyone was friendly, patient, and made the experience feel warm from the start. The place itself was also very clean, which always matters to me. You can tell they take pride in keeping things tidy. Now… let’s talk about the space. This establishment is very small. With roughly 25 people inside, it felt cramped to the point of discomfort. There was barely room to walk through without bumping into someone. People were standing directly over me while I was eating, and the trash can was literally right next to my table. That part really took away from the experience. It’s hard to relax and enjoy your food when it feels like you’re eating in a hallway.I’m Texas born and raised, so BBQ runs through my veins. I don’t play when it comes to smoked meat. The brisket dry & was honestly just meh. Not terrible, but it didn’t blow me away or make me want to come back specifically for it. The ribs, on the other hand, were pretty good. Tender, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of my plate. I also tried the Rose Bud and really enjoyed it.
One thing I noticed is the meat-to-sides ratio. It definitely needs to be tweaked. I felt like I got a little shorted on meat compared to the amount of sides. That said, the sides were really good. The corn cakes were amazing. I absolutely loved those little cornbread cakes. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The green beans had bacon in them and they were delicious too. You can tell they season their sides well. Another issue is the sauce situation. With that many people in such a small space, there was only ONE sauce station for everyone. So yes… there was an actual line just to get sauce. In a tight space, that just added to the chaos. Overall, this place has great potential. The food has strong points, the staff is fantastic, and it’s very clean. They just need to fix some logistical things. More space, better flow, maybe additional sauce stations, and tweaking portion ratios would make a huge difference. I’d come back, but hopefully with a little less crowd and a few improvements. Solid BBQ spot that could be amazing with some adjustments.
… moreDeckard Perry
We came in on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, around 3 pm. I had found this place via Google maps and it piqued my interest as I am texas-raised and miss some good Texas style BBQ. This place is EXACTLY that. They call it “texican”, and have a handful of dishes that are a perfect blend of bbq and Mexican cuisine. We went simple with our order, and took it to-go, as a trial run, and these guys really knocked the flavor out of the park. Their BBQ sauce they provided is an interesting flavor, like a blend of taco sauce and BBQ sauce, and went really well with their brisket. The Mac n cheese was a much more simple flavor, but balanced well with the boldness of the BBQ. I also had the potato salad, and dear lord I haven’t had potato salad that good in a long time! The Rosebud that my partner had he said was a bit on the Spicer side for a jalapeno, but liked it. If you’re looking for good, authentic, classic Texas style BBQ, THIS IS THE SPOT!! thank you guys!
… moreWhoami 0070
This Texas girl knows her BBQ and they had it going on. The brisket hit the mark on taste and the sausage had a great seasoning taste. The
sides of Mac and cheese along with the ranch style beans complemented the Brisket and sausage. Definitely will be back.
… moreSAORI Y
After I’ve heard many good things about the place, finally had a chance to go out there for lunch. I ordered taco with brisket and my husband ordered BBQ plate with pork. Taco was so good I went to order another. We’re so used to southern style, beans was not our fave. ( and no garlic toasts on menu )Slaw had seasoning on it but it was good
Parking was a bit of issue for sharing with other tenants. We’ll def go back to try different things
… morejohn
Update: 2nd time in same meal and had the wings too…Each meat could be center stage of their own restaurant. Yellow Rose is the Gold standard of Barbecue in Jacksonville imo if not the FL/GA region. Thx for dinner.
Boy that’s a great New Year’s Day meal. Really sweet staff, Really Really great barbecue…Bevo platter, charro beans, street corn, Mac n chz ,Loaded fries w brisket and cornbread
… moreCarol Brown
The smoked flavors are 20/10. The mustard bbq sauce isn’t for me as it wasn’t as sweet enough in my opinion but everything was amazing. I’ll definitely be back! The ribs are the best I’ve ever had. The brisket was a little dry but with some bbq sauce, phenomenal. Best bbq place I’ve ever had in Jacksonville!
… moreJolene Bennit
Excellent BBQ and this is coming from a Yellow Rose herself. I’ve had BBQ all over the country and I’m a Texan implanted here in Jax. These guys are doing it right. From the stuffed peppers to the sides to the brisket and fall of the bone ribs!! Had a little of everything and we WILL BE BACK!! If your looking for good BBQ while in Mandarin, Yellow Rose is a must try!!
… moreJoel Weaver
Fantastic Texas-style BBQ and the best you’ll find here in JAX. I rate Franklin, Pecan Lodge, and Hard Eight at the top of my list, and Yellow Rose is a worthy substitute for this Native Texan.
Brisket 4.5/5 – great smoke flavor; they know what they’re doing here.
Ribs 5/5 – perfectly cooked, not falling off the bone, Texas seasoned.
Jalapeno cheddar sausage 5/5 – the best you’ll find anywhere.
Tex-Mex cornbread 4.5/5 – sweet and savory.
Charro beans 5/5 – wish they sold this by the pot.
I have to mention the service as well. You can tell they are proud of their restaurant and food and truly care about their customers. I can’t wait to return.
… moreDalena Adams
The service has been excellent here. The food has also been excellent. We have been a few times and tried a few different menu items. Today we had the crispy brisket tacos, potato salad, french fries, and elite pasta salad. Oh and a rose bud! They have indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table.
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