Love BBQ ribs? July 4th is National BBQ Ribs Day so we decided to compile some of the best places to get BBQ ribs from. Even better, they all deliver so you can enjoy them from the safety and comforts of your own home.
12. Carolina Q Ribs (@carolinaqribs)
https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaQRibs
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Carolina Q Ribs is a spin-off of Big Daddy Jay’s All-American BBQ. They had to rename as they are now online and their marketing approach has also shifted to focus on social media. Their area of expertise remains in smoking meats. They follow the same process of dry rubbing and six hours of smoking the ribs in their custom-built smoker. As such, their best seller is their BBQ ribs. They offer full slabs of smoked pork ribs that are fall-off-the-bone, as well as other items from their former restaurant. If you want freshly smoked ribs, you need to pick it up on their smoking day between 5PM and 7PM. On other days, their ribs come frozen. Still, since the ribs are thoroughly cooked, simple thawing and heating will be needed. Instructions will be provided, so don’t worry.
11. Smokin’ PAPI (@smokinpapi)
https://www.facebook.com/SmokinPAPI
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Smokin’ PAPI is a pandemic baby – a passion-driven project of a family who wanted to provide high-quality food to the community, neighbors, friends, and families. Their family has always loved cooking great food for their friends and families. Even before the business came about, they were always the designated caterers for family reunions and were always asked to provide food for functions and events. Soon thereafter, they were being referred for their amazing ribs, brisket, and seafood. Today, they continue to promise great meals you’ll never forget. They make sure that their meat is smoked and grilled to perfection, so you can enjoy tender, mouthwatering, juicy, and delicious ribs and briskets that will make you keep coming back for more.
10. RACKS (@racks.ph)
https://www.facebook.com/RacksPHL
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RACKS is a casual dining restaurant that has been serving great ribs for two decades now. This homegrown restaurant currently has 18 branches, so you won’t have any trouble finding a branch near you. Their ribs process starts when they select the finest pork and beef ribs available. They also do their own cutting and trimming to ensure that they have the right portion cuts. Their ribs are then hickory-smoked in a blend of special herbs and spices for that distinct, rich, and smoky flavor. They then grill and finish them by flame broiling to seal in all that goodness. This is why their ribs are always tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone. To amplify the experience, try their Original and Extra Hot BBQ sauces to go with their ribs.
9. Blake’s Wings & Steaks (@blakesph)
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Blake’s Wings & Steaks started when one family was looking for a place to eat on Sundays. Since they are big fans of American comfort food, Blake’s was born to serve a diverse menu of classic American favorites that the whole family can enjoy. They opened their doors in Marikina in 2014 and were warmly welcomed by the community – so much so that they were able to expand in 2016. Today, they have seven branches that offer high-quality and flavorful wings, ribs, and steaks. Blake’s ribs aren’t your typical ribs, either. They are big, juicy, and flavorful slabs of tender pork slathered with their signature barbeque sauce that has just the right level of sweetness that Filipinos love. Make sure to try them with their java rice!
8. El Puerco Ribs & BBQ (@elpuercoph)
https://www.facebook.com/ElPuercoPH
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El Puerto was started by three childhood friends from Cavite during the pandemic with the main concept revolving around ribs and BBQ or anything pork-related. The flavors of their ribs are crafted to cater to different preferences – from kids to foreigners to foodies who want to explore the different tastes of ribs. A lot of research went into their store, and the names of their dishes are all about cities or capitals (Texas, Bangkok, Manila, Seoul, etc.) to make them catchy and easy to remember. El Puerto’s ribs are cooked and vacuum-sealed, and they are easy to reheat and serve – perfect for meals on busy days.
7. aMAISIEing Goodies
https://www.facebook.com/aMAISIEingGoodies
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aMAISIEing Goodies was born from the pandemic by a dermatologist mom who suddenly found herself stuck at home. What started as a cookie business for her daughter, Maisie, soon took a life on its own when her friends started requesting for her baby back ribs. This gave the owner the opportunity to pivot to a project of pride and passion. Their products are all recipes passed on by the owner’s mom or that the owner deveoped through the years. Their goal is to share warm family memories with others. Their ribs are the epitome of restaurant-quality, fall-off-the-bone goodness, and come in ready-to-eat versions and as a Rib Kit. The ribs are generously marinated with a secret sauce and made only with select quality ingredients and conveniently delivered straight to the comforts of your home.
6. Micasacatalina (@micasacatalina)
https://www.facebook.com/Micasacatalina-106455274497421
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Micasacatalina came about in honor of the love and generosity of the owner’s mother-in-law, Catalina Yulo. Her generosity included teaching them how to cook and how to celebrate even simple occasions, gathering everybody at the table, and sharing good stories. Catalina’s dishes and party trays were always the centers of attention during celebrations. Inspired by this, Micasacatalina shares these heirloom recipes with the hope of making other celebrations more memorable. Their Texas Style BBQ ribs are a product of an 18-hour process. The  fresh meat, not imported, is rubbed with spices, beer brined, baked, then grilled, resulting in fall-off-the-bone BBQ pork ribs. These ribs are served on-demand and are best paired with their Cheesy Baked Rice Pilaf.
5. Meat Plus Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/MeatPlusCafe
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Meat Plus Cafe used to be a meatshop in Subic Freeport Zone, offering cut meats that you could take home and cook, before turning into a proper dine-in restaurant. Now, you don’t have to leave your home to enjoy their delicious meat offerings. They offer ready-to-cook meats, as well as frozen meat and seafood so you can enjoy their products anytime you want to. They also have a slew of sauces and dressings to amplify your meat-eating experience. More importantly, they’ve got platters to fill up the bellies of anyone in your family.
4. Tender Bob’s
https://www.facebook.com/TenderBobs
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Tender Bob’s is an American casual dining brand that offers value ribs, steaks, burgers, and other entrees to satisfy a spectrum of palates. They have three branches in Greenhills, Shangri-la Mall, and SM Bacoor, all of which serve great quality family meals that you can also get delivered. Their Meat Platter To Go Trays were created as they truly understand the current situation we are in, so you can enjoy a delicious feast of meat at home with your family.
3. Maxie’s
https://www.facebook.com/MaxiesCatering
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Maxie’s of Maxie’s Catering was derived from the commonality of their cousins (Cams, Tin, and Steph) whose middle or last names are Maximo. Due to the pandemic, they decided to put up a food business for added income and what originally started as a silog line has since involved into wings and ribs. Their BBQ ribs are homemade and made from scratch, including their hickory sauce, and takes at least 30 hours to prepare. And we just have to say it: their sauce is AMAZING!
2. SkyBrew
https://www.facebook.com/SkyBrewPH
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When the owners’ main business was heavily affected by the pandemic, they ended up with a lot of time in their hands and decided to help those in need by sending them food and drinks. A month in, they realized that things might take a while to normalize and turned to social media to offer orders for their baby back ribs. Fortunately, orders started coming in and they decided to offer batch food deliveries to Metro Manila every Sunday and in Tagaytay daily. Their recipe was inspired by a restaurant that the owners visited in Bali, Indonesia a few years ago that was famous for their ribs. Since then, they have tweaked and improved on their recipe to make it even better. It’s no wonder why so many people consider it to be some of the most tender and flavorful ribs they’ve tried.
1. Road 20 Smokehouse
https://www.facebook.com/RD20Smokehouse
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Road 20 Smokehouse started at its namesake, Road 20 in Quezon City, when Jezen Magundayao was stuck at home entertaining clients online and via phone. Missing the taste of bacon, he decided to make beef bacon at home because his whole family no longer ate pork. As he started smoking bacon, his wife introduced him to Texas-style ribs and brisket. After trying it out, he loved it and searched for the best locally available beef to support fellow local businesses and farms. He found Kitayama Wagyu: Japanese prime cattle bred in Bukidnon comparable to Australian Wagyu. Using Kitayama Wagyu, Road 20 Smokehouse creates handmade artisan beef bacon and Texas-style beef ribs and brisket cooked for hours without any shortcuts. While a lot of other ribs are baked, theirs is smoked for hours to get that distinctive smoky BBQ flavor. You can buy their products per rib or as a full triple rack.
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