Hot rodz BBQ has some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Brisket was perfect. Mac and cheese complimented very well.
M Nedloc
I feel like every time I wanted to try and come to this place there was always a reason that distracted me from getting here on time. But, I finally did it. This place is so effing tiny, and it’s feels almost like you’re in someone’s home. “It’s a vibe.” I came during a slow time but there were people slowly trickling in and out and the employees there was familiar with everyone that walked through that door, telling you that they were regulars. It’s probably weird seeing an outsider but for me, they were very welcoming and stayed patient with me when I was trying to figure out what I really wanted out of their menu. They so have a lot of options so I couldn’t decide! The price here is fair and you do get a lot for what you pay for, and the food, meat, juicy, mac and cheese, creamy and I got a little surprise dessert that I didn’t know came with the meal. It was an oatmeal cream pie, and I don’t know about you, but I love oatmeal cream pies and honestly it was a great way to end that hefty entrée! Stop by.
Dallas Goracke
This was my third of many visits. The smoked meatloaf is absolutely awesome. The Semi Sweet tea is delicious. Lots of interesting decor on the walls. Ron and his crew really have a great place to get some barbecue.
Michael Engstrom
A really great experience! Good BBQ, great atmosphere and the young man that took the money at the end... Well, he was a breath of fresh air in a world of uncertainty. He was definitely brought up right. Thank you for letting me meet you...
cody barron
Would not recommend.. reading the other high reviews i had high expectations however i was significantly disappointed in the quality of the food. My burnt ends were not made that day as they were soggy and had the soft and chewy feeling of microwaved meat. It lacked the flavor and texture i had been accustomed to with fresh BBQ. Like others have said the green beans were borderline mushy and flavorless..the owner was good company though.
Kelli W.
I ordered the Big Carolina. Sorry to say... was not like any BBQ I'd ever had! The food was heated by microwave and was luke warm. There was so much vinegar on the sandwich, I gagged! Never in my life have I ever had vinegar on a BBQ sandwich. Don't waste your time or money!
Terry K.
If price on the menu is different than the price in the check, it is called fraud. I didn't argue about it and paid for the foid because I didn't want to waste my lunch time. There are other choices in this town. I do not recommend this place to anyone.
Core Monitoring
There's a host of visits where sub par or bad food can be considered the cost of an adventurous palate no foodie worth his or her salt conjures up more buyers remorse than a visit to a bad BBQ establishment. Sadly to say this was one of those tales. With the appearance of a salvage yard I pushed into a cluttered tiny dining room with high hopes. Hopes so high I forced myself to look beyond what causes a very organized borderline OCD foodie to clutch his pearls from the vast amount of random items that lay about in an effort to view it as folksy. Moreover the grime on the floor or inability of the one and only service person present (likely the owner) to wash his hands prior to making my food after taking ny order. Yet he was friendly so due to the glowing recommendation I received, I pushed myself. My inner man said that filth is character and must be a foreshadowing of good smoked meat to come. My inner voice is as much of a liar as the tasteless asshats who told me this place was worth the courage it took me muster up a 25$ lunch order of brisket burnt ends, smashed Yukon potato, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. Hot Rods BBq disproves the theory of "where there's smoke there's fire" because while my jammed full Styrofoam lunch place bellowed of smoke the meal was not fire. It was trash and after eating beef that was viscous, tough lacking all manner of depth or baked beans which mirrored an elevated can of off brand pork-n-beans a Yukon potato avoid of a whisper of salt or season and rounded off by a Mac n curdled cheese portion that would make a toddler turn up its nose, it soon found itself in the trash where it fittingly belonged. Look read my resume, while I tell the truth I more often don't leave scathing reviews and will revisit an establishment on the off chance it was a bad cook or a bad day giving particular credence to locally owned eateries. Therefore when you read a scathing review I'm doing hard working consumers a solid. This was possibly the worst bbq I've encountered in my days upon God's green earth and I've eaten at gas stations and in 3rd world countries across the globe. Take for what it's worth but folks the food was inedible.
Bobby K.
The parking lot is small and the business needs cleaned up. Food was okay for bbq. Best to just go somewhere else
Fremontkitchen
Not only was the food delicious (hot rodz sandwich and sausage/coleslaw plate) and generously portioned, but the service was outstanding as well. And now we know what a Hillbilly Fortune Cookie is! This is the kind of place where I want to eat BBQ - personality plus.
Mixed feelings about this place. If you've reading of my reviews you know that cleanliness is my #1 and I always note the bathroom. After being in the bathroom I felt disgusting and wouldn't even wear my shoes in the car without washing the bottoms and I work in construction! There are no words. On to the staff, super nice! Great girl that waited on us. The owner of the place, Ron, was there and told some stories about the items on the walls, shelves and floor which there is a plethora of. The beans......oh those beans! By far the best thing we had. Super good. Meatloaf was very good (I don't eat a lot of meat but my wife had it and I tasted it). Best meatloaf ever. I had higher hopes for the mac and cheese but it was average. The BBQ pulled pork was pretty fatty and that was disappointing but the flavor was ok. Knew of the best things was the BBQ sauces. It's not a place we would go back to but had some great things.
Ellen Bryant
The owner is very kind and personable! The ribs are awesome! They went above and beyond to make my special order and appreciate us as a military family. Very inviting atmosphere!
uberkyut
Definitely made some improvement from years ago. Didn't write any review then because i would have given it low rating. Visited the place again and the quality has improved. I would say the brisket is the star of the menu- fatty, tender, moist not overly seasoned- world class. The sausage is ok would prefer to have more heat but that's just me. The ribs however was a disappointment. It's dry, hard. There's burnt scabs which was inedible. When we first tried their food years ago- the ribs was better, and the brisket was dry. All the sides we tried even the cookie were great. There seems to be a lack of consistency with quality of the food. I hope they make it better as I want the place to really thrive.
Georgia Weiner
This place is awesome! The bbq is out of this world! We loved the atmosphere and the staff is so nice. The owner took the time to talk to us and made us feel at home. We will definitely be stopping here next time we are in Kansas!
BrickMechanic 88
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. The Owner was super inviting and cheerful. I had the Carolina sandwich with pulled pork with green beans and collard greens with a semi sweet tea. I just got done working and decided to try this place I haven't had anything all day to eat and this place craved my apatite. I heard great things from coworkers. Everything lived up to what I was told.
Hot rodz BBQ has some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Brisket was perfect. Mac and cheese complimented very well.
I feel like every time I wanted to try and come to this place there was always a reason that distracted me from getting here on time. But, I finally did it. This place is so effing tiny, and it’s feels almost like you’re in someone’s home. “It’s a vibe.” I came during a slow time but there were people slowly trickling in and out and the employees there was familiar with everyone that walked through that door, telling you that they were regulars. It’s probably weird seeing an outsider but for me, they were very welcoming and stayed patient with me when I was trying to figure out what I really wanted out of their menu. They so have a lot of options so I couldn’t decide! The price here is fair and you do get a lot for what you pay for, and the food, meat, juicy, mac and cheese, creamy and I got a little surprise dessert that I didn’t know came with the meal. It was an oatmeal cream pie, and I don’t know about you, but I love oatmeal cream pies and honestly it was a great way to end that hefty entrée! Stop by.
This was my third of many visits. The smoked meatloaf is absolutely awesome. The Semi Sweet tea is delicious. Lots of interesting decor on the walls. Ron and his crew really have a great place to get some barbecue.
A really great experience! Good BBQ, great atmosphere and the young man that took the money at the end... Well, he was a breath of fresh air in a world of uncertainty. He was definitely brought up right. Thank you for letting me meet you...
Would not recommend.. reading the other high reviews i had high expectations however i was significantly disappointed in the quality of the food. My burnt ends were not made that day as they were soggy and had the soft and chewy feeling of microwaved meat. It lacked the flavor and texture i had been accustomed to with fresh BBQ. Like others have said the green beans were borderline mushy and flavorless..the owner was good company though.
I ordered the Big Carolina. Sorry to say... was not like any BBQ I'd ever had! The food was heated by microwave and was luke warm. There was so much vinegar on the sandwich, I gagged! Never in my life have I ever had vinegar on a BBQ sandwich. Don't waste your time or money!
If price on the menu is different than the price in the check, it is called fraud. I didn't argue about it and paid for the foid because I didn't want to waste my lunch time. There are other choices in this town. I do not recommend this place to anyone.
There's a host of visits where sub par or bad food can be considered the cost of an adventurous palate no foodie worth his or her salt conjures up more buyers remorse than a visit to a bad BBQ establishment. Sadly to say this was one of those tales. With the appearance of a salvage yard I pushed into a cluttered tiny dining room with high hopes. Hopes so high I forced myself to look beyond what causes a very organized borderline OCD foodie to clutch his pearls from the vast amount of random items that lay about in an effort to view it as folksy. Moreover the grime on the floor or inability of the one and only service person present (likely the owner) to wash his hands prior to making my food after taking ny order. Yet he was friendly so due to the glowing recommendation I received, I pushed myself. My inner man said that filth is character and must be a foreshadowing of good smoked meat to come. My inner voice is as much of a liar as the tasteless asshats who told me this place was worth the courage it took me muster up a 25$ lunch order of brisket burnt ends, smashed Yukon potato, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. Hot Rods BBq disproves the theory of "where there's smoke there's fire" because while my jammed full Styrofoam lunch place bellowed of smoke the meal was not fire. It was trash and after eating beef that was viscous, tough lacking all manner of depth or baked beans which mirrored an elevated can of off brand pork-n-beans a Yukon potato avoid of a whisper of salt or season and rounded off by a Mac n curdled cheese portion that would make a toddler turn up its nose, it soon found itself in the trash where it fittingly belonged. Look read my resume, while I tell the truth I more often don't leave scathing reviews and will revisit an establishment on the off chance it was a bad cook or a bad day giving particular credence to locally owned eateries. Therefore when you read a scathing review I'm doing hard working consumers a solid. This was possibly the worst bbq I've encountered in my days upon God's green earth and I've eaten at gas stations and in 3rd world countries across the globe. Take for what it's worth but folks the food was inedible.
The parking lot is small and the business needs cleaned up. Food was okay for bbq. Best to just go somewhere else
Not only was the food delicious (hot rodz sandwich and sausage/coleslaw plate) and generously portioned, but the service was outstanding as well. And now we know what a Hillbilly Fortune Cookie is! This is the kind of place where I want to eat BBQ - personality plus.
Restaurantji Recommends
Mixed feelings about this place. If you've reading of my reviews you know that cleanliness is my #1 and I always note the bathroom. After being in the bathroom I felt disgusting and wouldn't even wear my shoes in the car without washing the bottoms and I work in construction! There are no words. On to the staff, super nice! Great girl that waited on us. The owner of the place, Ron, was there and told some stories about the items on the walls, shelves and floor which there is a plethora of. The beans......oh those beans! By far the best thing we had. Super good. Meatloaf was very good (I don't eat a lot of meat but my wife had it and I tasted it). Best meatloaf ever. I had higher hopes for the mac and cheese but it was average. The BBQ pulled pork was pretty fatty and that was disappointing but the flavor was ok. Knew of the best things was the BBQ sauces. It's not a place we would go back to but had some great things.
The owner is very kind and personable! The ribs are awesome! They went above and beyond to make my special order and appreciate us as a military family. Very inviting atmosphere!
Definitely made some improvement from years ago. Didn't write any review then because i would have given it low rating. Visited the place again and the quality has improved. I would say the brisket is the star of the menu- fatty, tender, moist not overly seasoned- world class. The sausage is ok would prefer to have more heat but that's just me. The ribs however was a disappointment. It's dry, hard. There's burnt scabs which was inedible. When we first tried their food years ago- the ribs was better, and the brisket was dry. All the sides we tried even the cookie were great. There seems to be a lack of consistency with quality of the food. I hope they make it better as I want the place to really thrive.
This place is awesome! The bbq is out of this world! We loved the atmosphere and the staff is so nice. The owner took the time to talk to us and made us feel at home. We will definitely be stopping here next time we are in Kansas!
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. The Owner was super inviting and cheerful. I had the Carolina sandwich with pulled pork with green beans and collard greens with a semi sweet tea. I just got done working and decided to try this place I haven't had anything all day to eat and this place craved my apatite. I heard great things from coworkers. Everything lived up to what I was told.