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    Alex's Southern Style Barbecue - CLOSED

    5362 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624-6948
    +1 813-269-0050
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    Overview
    4.0
    27 reviews
    • Excellent44%
    • Very good25%
    • Average14%
    • Poor14%
    • Terrible3%
    25 Apr 2017
    “Used to be great now closed”
    15 Oct 2016
    “Fair”
    Restaurant Hours Closed
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    Barbecue
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    5362 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624-6948
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    1 - 10 of 27 reviews

    Reviewed 25 April 2017 via mobile
    Used to be great now closed

    Was in town and I used to always hit this place for they HAD great BBQ. Called to place order number disconnected. Drove by it was dark. Sad, they had good food.

    Thank Tjf4569
    Reviewed 15 October 2016
    Fair

    Being from Alabama and growing up on Southern BBQ and..being an Alabama football fan; I decided to take my out of town family to Alex's because I had not been there since he passed away. Tucked away in a run down plaza, you will find...More

    Thank keiffer57
    Reviewed 27 June 2016
    Best BBQ around

    We miss Alex -- but his food and reputation continues. Not only is this the best BBQ but It is also goof for the community. I have been going to Alex's for many years. I met Alex before he started his own restaurarnt working at...More

    Thank HERMAN M
    Reviewed 10 May 2016
    Would not Return

    We have eaten at Alex's several time previously and like the food. The BBQ and sauce is very good. However, this time we were in the area and decided to give it a try for lunch. The place is not clean and is need of...More

    Thank InterntlTraveler10
    Reviewed 10 April 2016
    Amazing Food

    My friend from Toronto suggested this place when he learnt that I would be visiting Tampa. After eating the food now I know what he meant. Its for the first time that I tried BBQ and I really loved it. Chicken was very good and...More

    Thank Seema S
    Reviewed 9 February 2016
    Pulled pork was GREAT; but, chopped beef was burned.

    Alex's BBQ used 2 have great chopped beef; however, 4 Superbowl, I picked up 1 lb. of chopped beef, 2 lbs. of pulled pork and 1 chicken. The chopped beef was extremely dry and BURNED. I had 2 pick out all of the burned pieces...More

    Thank Inacrunch
    Reviewed 1 October 2015 via mobile
    Service ruined it

    I live out the road from this place and decided to try it because I wanted something different from slice masters (about a mile away). Well when I called to see if they do call in orders because I didn't know the guy seemed very...More

    1  Thank Jeremy C
    Reviewed 7 December 2014 via mobile
    Great bbq

    Alex's BBQ is the best around!! Ribs are great, sides are great and size of servings is LARGE. The service is not always the best in regards to "service with a smile" but is always accurate and fast.

    Thank natalialopez2
    Reviewed 22 October 2014
    Reviews were better than the food

    Read the reviews on another site and decided to try this place. I love the non-chain, owner-operated places. Food portions are very generous, but they drench everything in their sauce which is good but way too much (so we'll know next time to have them...More

    Thank Al E E
    Reviewed 21 October 2014 via mobile
    Great BBQ!

    With a craving for great BBQ, we ended up stopping here for a quick bite to eat during our travels in Tampa. The staff behind the ordering counter were extremely friendly and professional. You simply go to the counter and order your selection of food...More

    1  Thank ErinLee13
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    Restaurant Details

    Cuisine
    Barbecue
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 - 20:00
    Monday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    11:00 - 21:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 5362 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624-6948
    • Location: United States  >  Florida (FL)  >  Tampa
    • Phone Number: +1 813-269-0050
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