McWhorter Barbecue

4/9/2016

If you're in the mood for some meat, this place is so clutch. It's a Portuguese bbq spot that's cash only with amazing prices where you could probably feed a group of 4 big appetites for around $20. I dig variety, so I like the platter with everything on it. My favorites are the beef ribs, pork chops, and chicken. Even their rice and fries are dangerous because they're so bomb.

Service is okay though; sometimes I have to call for the server's attention because it's usually so busy there. TVs are always playing soccer. Takeout comes in handy because I live so close by. This is my favorite bbq spot in the Ironbound.

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  That combo platter

  That combo platter

7/14/2016

• 1 check-in

Listen... good food (the chicken is juicy, salty, and charred) at a great price. Plus the service is quick and efficient. Order to stay or go- your choice. Complimentary bread and butter if you stay, I usually eat it but I shouldn't.
This is very much a no frills kind of place equipped with televisions playing old or new futbol games. Don't come here looking for a romantic ambiance.
I believe they serve red wine of the table kind, if that's your thing but I'm sure they wouldn't object to BYOB.
Good chicken and for less than 20 bucks you and your date will be full beyond belief and surely satisfied!

5/17/2016

The food is extremely affordable and portions are generous. If you order "veggies" I wouldn't consider them fresh pickings they are most definitely from cans or a frozen bag but if you order any other sides such as the rice, beans, salad or fries you'll fare off much better.

The restaurant itself is a hole in the wall. Their menu is very simple and straight forward. The service is alright/okay. I personally like to do take out instead but if you decide to dine in remember lunch time this place is jam packed. Parking is hard to come by unless you double park or don't mind walking a few blocks and of course they are cash only.

8/19/2015

• 1 check-in

Was in the Newark area (not my favorite place to be) and every time I'm in the area I have to get Portuguese BBQ. Delicious, large amounts of food at cheap prices.

McWhorter's did not disappoint. As usual, I ordered the chicken and ribs combo with rice and fries for $12. I took it to go, in its carryout tray.

This meal usually feeds me for at least 4 servings and I can eat. These are 4 large servings. The food was good and tasty. I've now tried a few different Portuguese BBQs in the area and they're very similar. Its hard to say one is better than the other. But I can say that McWhorter is on par with the rest of the Portuguese BBQs in the area.

McWhorter is a short walk from Newark Penn station. The area doesn't seem too bad, during the day, but at night that may be a different story.

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  McWhorter BBQ storefront

  McWhorter BBQ storefront

7/31/2016

My daughter and i came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon.  Due to the weather there was plenty of seating.  We ordered garlic shrimp and the parrilda de la casa.  Garlic shrimp was good but once we got our barbeque meats, they were bland.  No salt or seasoning on the meats.  I dont know what happened?  Did your chef get distracted and forget to put seasoning?  Very disappointed. The best thing about my dinner was my daughters company.

7/18/2016

Absolutely love this place. It's a very simple restaurant that has quality and fresh meats straight off the grill. Most times when I visit this place I order the half chicken with two sides which is $7.50 (INSANE PRICE FOR SUCH QUALITY FOOD). Also if you get there before 3pm for lunch it includes a soda. Anyways the chicken falls of the bone with great Portuguese flavor. The sides I usually get are the boiled potatoes and a salad which are great. You will not have a bad meal here I promise you. This is a frequent hot spot for me for sure. Just remember it's cash only.

6/29/2016

This is my first time here, but came highly recommended, and I can only say that I'm happy I came. I got the combo plate and a salad and it was enough to feed 3 people and for the price it can't be beat. I loved the ribs and chicken... And the rice was awesome. Definitely coming back!'

6/13/2016

I've been here twice, both times ordered the chicken and ribs combo, the first time the chicken wasn't edible and the second time the ribs weren't edible. Other than that, the people are very courteous, the service is great.

5/14/2016

Fantastic place for next to nothing. I find the seven dollar chicken plate the best value.

4/27/2016 Updated review

Been so totally disappointed the last few trips, today my chicken breasts were rubbery, could barely chew it, and that was the same for the people at my table. Vegetable are peas and carrots, it's obvious they are the frozen ones from Costco or Restaurant Depot.  Ordered a garlic shrimp to pick on with the table, it's was like they took a large spoonful of burnt garlic and layed it over the top, tried my hardest to eat around it, but it was still ok.  Been finding myself more and more at Elm Street BBQ, way bigger portions and better quality food.

9/13/2015

McWhorter BBQ is the reason I visit Newark. This local favorite is known for its tradition Portuguese  chicken, marinated and grilled on an exposed, indoor, rotating, charcoal rotisserie that's manually spun by a person. There are few delights that rival the chicken's moist flavourful meat and browned crispy skin. For just $7, you will get super sized portions that will leave you satisfied and looking forward to your next visit.

11/18/2015

Definitely get value for your money, but quality of food is just average.
Ordered the beef cubes, beef ribs and chicken. The chicken was the best; meat was tender and flavorful. I thought the beef cubes were dry and the beef ribs were overcooked. Also had fried bananas, which were yummy and a steal at a dollar each. Total bill came out to be just over $30 for three people and there was enough left over to feed three more of us. I liken this this place to great food cart food served in a diner setting with good service. Bring cash.

10/3/2015

• 1 check-in

I am really not sure what the big deal is.  I love BBQ.  I have eaten BBQ all of the US.  In fact, I will go out of my way to eat BBQ.  I also love Portuguese and Spanish food.

Everything about my meal was average.  The sausage appetizer was bland.  The ribs and chicken were ok.  They were not 4 or 5 star.

The price point is extremely reasonable.

5/20/2015

This place bomb. Really cheap, really good. You can get food for a family of four for like, $11! That's ridiculous. Whole roasted chicken, rice, and even their unsalted French fries are ridiculously good. I would say upgrade to the chicken plus the bbq pork ribs, which are juicy and so flavorful. You will not leave this place hungry. The service is decent, and it's always packed. Watching the guy whose only job is to turn the roasting chicken wheel over and over is also entertaining.

11/7/2013

My company orders take out from here consistently every couple of months even though we're located in Clifton. I've never seen the place, sat down or experienced their service so my review is based solely on the food. And the food is frickin' awesome. I've only had their ribs, chicken, rice, french fries and vegetables. Everything is delicious, flavorful and consistent. Never had an off day from them or a messed up order.

I took off 1 star because their food is a little too salty for my taste. I still love it but after eating it I need to down a bottle of water immediately. Their vegetables are pickled and kind of spicy so this is probably why.

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  Chicken, ribs, French fries and rice

  Chicken, ribs, French fries and rice

3/24/2015

We wanted to go out to eat on Valentine's day, but didnt have a ton of extra cash. A co-worker had told me to check out this BBQ place a few months back, saying it was close to where I live, and not too expensive. I didnt have any experience with South American BBQ (I think that is what the type of BBQ here is considered), so I went in blindly to see what all the hype was about.

We decided to go for lunch on a Saturday, and the place was jumping! The lighting was rather dim for my liking. The TVs all had the soccer game on, and you could see where they were BBQing all of the meat. We ended up getting the BBQ chicken, chicken and ribs combo, and fried banana. Let me start by saying that we could have only ordered one dish and had plenty to eat! The portions were very generous. We ended up taking home the leftovers, eating it for dinner, and still had more left! We only paid 20 dollars for what ended up being enough food to feed two people TWICE!

The food was also very good! The meat was full of flavor and not dry. The dishes both came with fries and pickled veggies, which was good to balance the meat. The banana was sweet and delicious. Overall, I was pleased with the meal, as well as the price and service. I would recommend it, especially of you like to eat a lot. You will for sure get your money's worth here!

6/8/2015

Been eating here as a little kid. Even after moving away I always make sure to stop by. Never disappoints. Great food, great people, overall just great!

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  Chicken & Pork Ribs. French Fries with the photobomb :P

  Chicken & Pork Ribs. French Fries with the photobomb :P
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  Beef Ribs!

  Beef Ribs!

6/24/2015

• 4 check-ins

This place NEVER disappoints! The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is great. It's a family friendly environment and you always feel safe on account of the cops always stopping by to eat here. My favorite place to eat in newark hands down.

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  A Combo. Yellow rice, fries, chicken and ribs. DELISH

  A Combo. Yellow rice, fries, chicken and ribs. DELISH

4/10/2016

Another reviewer wrote that "Newark isn't known for BBQ," but it certainly should be.  This is one of the great Portuguese BBQ spots in the Ironbound.  Highly delicious and very affordable.  I have been to a good handful of the BBQ spots in the area but keep coming back to this one, and it is worth traveling the few blocks away from Ferry Street.  Just don't count on finding parking.

7/5/2013

• 6 check-ins

• Listed in The Yelp 100 Challenge

My affair with Mcwhorter BBQ started like a year back and since we have been going strong and steady.

This place is my goto place for authentic Portuguese food. It is located conveniently few blocks from the train station. The menu is not huge but has all almost all the staple Portuguese fare.

I have tried a number of things here but my favorite is BBQ chicken which is made right in front of your eyes. So fresh, tender and is absolutely delicious. One can opt for half chicken which comes for $6 bucks and gets you a side of rice , beans and fries. Trust me the portion are really big, if one can finish it they will fill up their with a lot of tasty food. They serve complimentary bread with butter before serving food which is nice.

The servers are really attentive. Overall an awesome Portuguese joint in my book.

FYI- It is cash only!

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  Complimentary bread and butter!

  Complimentary bread and butter!