Down-home fare like fried chicken & collard greens round out the menu at this unassuming BBQ joint. Based on 346 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4206 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Phone: (757) 606-1220
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ellens-Homestyle-BBQ-Express-LLC-240685393677/
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Hours
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
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Reviews
dequan Allen
OMG!! So much food. I shared with son and still didn’t eat rest. Cash only and you can’t dine there but I am definitely going to try another dish. I did smothered pork cops. I would’ve liked some onions but still very tasty. Didn’t care for sweet potato pie but it didn’t taste bad, ok.
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Devante Watson
This place is amazing when you have the taste for soul food. The older gentleman who works here slightly has a Jamaican accent and he is extremely polite to every customer and guest. Everything on the menu is prepared and cooked daily. All items are incredible but I recommend the rice with gravy, turkey wings, macaroni and cheese, and green beans. The portion sizes here are ridiculous so bring an appetite or a friend to share with. Please bring cash because they do not accept credit or debit cards as payment. Also just as Chick-fil-A this place is closed on Sundays.
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Karen Lewis
This was my first time visiting and I must say, it didn’t disappoint. The food was really good. I didn’t care much for the mac n cheese, but it was worth the trip. I tried the ribs, which were finger licking, fall off the bone good. As others have stated, the location is very small and only three persons are allowed in at a time. Also, make sure to BRING CASH, because they don’t accept credit or debit cards. I will be back when I have a taste for a home-cooked meal and don’t feel like cooking. Side note: I was able to eat about four meals off that one plate.
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Love Yaya
Great prices and great portions! Owner was fabulous!
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Aicha Dixon-Diop
I love this place! I haven’t had a disappointing meal yet I got the fried chicken dinner with rice and gravy and green beans alongside the rib dinner with those meaty greens and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the greens and fried chicken 1 dinner can DEFINITELY feed 2 people so I had lots of leftovers.
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Tim Walters
The most friendly place on Earth. Great food too. Can’t eat all in one sitting. Smothered pork chops are an absolute must and the cabbage is off the charts. Go there and be happy.
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jay bee
This is my spot in Ptown. My man will do you right everytime. I’m back , 5 stars as usual . Worth that trip over this side everytime . Thanks
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Candace LaVee
OMGGG!!!!!!!
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Jurnee
This was my first time here, I ain’t have cash so I had to find a atm. 3 stops later lol I found a working atm. I went back the gentleman was surprised lol. He gave me a drink on the house . I got home and opened the tray and let me tell you. It was so much food!!! This picture is after I made Myself a plate. The food was DELICIOUS! If you’re thinking about trying this place please do. I spent $17 for my plate. And it’s Black owned .
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Ashley Jones
I had the pleasure of getting takeout for the 1st time at this location I had hamburger steak and it was flavorful also the cabbage and Mac and cheese were good. I’m going back today and try the ribs
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