Firebox Deli - Brooklyn Center

I really tried to force myself to eat all my food and couldn't. I had the sweet potatoes, greens, ribs, coleslaw, and rib tips. I didn't finish any of it. I knew it wouldn't be southern cooking, but it was way different from anything I ever tasted. How do you mess up ribs? I usually don't do reviews, but this was very disappointing. We spent over $80 andeven if they just had a bad batch we will not be back.

My first time there and we got ribs brisket and most of the sides between three people. It was mother's day weekend and first nice day out. There was a ton of people there and so things were understandably slow. The girl working the front seemed unfazed and was friendly and efficient. Things in back were a bit heated I could hear. The brisket was great as were the ribs. They had a nice char and smoke. The ribs might have been a bit dry. The sides were all good. The sweet potato had a spice beside cinnamon that had us guessing but it was tasty. The potato salad and slaw were both tasty. The fries were fine but nothing special. What struck me is nothing was disappointing as is so often the case. We each had our favorites of the bunch but would probably get much the same next time. Several people were ordering rib tips and had great things to say but I am not a rib tip person unfortunately. Glad to see good take out food over North with great service that is a local place not another chain.

The sides were a little lack luster, but the sandwich itself was amazing. Would recommend getting an extra side of BBQ.

I ordered the 2 meat special, ribs and brisket. Both were tender and juicy. I also ordered a small container of mama's hot sauce. It adds an interesting dimension to the taste. I will be back again!

Is was better then I thought!! Ribs were falling off the bone. Greens were perfect. Had to make sure they didn't have my mother back in the kitchen cooking. Will definitely be going back.