Smokers Delight Bbq - La Plata

FYI check google maps. The yelp location is wrong now. They moved to RTE 301 nearby

This business I've been following for over 5 years on IG and had never been, it's really out of my way so when I was 16 mins away from a place visiting I decided to finally check them out. It was nice to see the new establishment, and the cashier was friendly and personable. Now, when it comes to food I am critical so take this review as an opinion not to heart. When walking in, there was no bbq aroma attraction so it was difficult to get excited about the menu. For a barbecue spot we take for granted liking that sweet and Smokey smells good, yes I understand they smoke and grill outside, but there was no deliciousness in the air. Their IG page does give a great display of the food, so in your brain you go with that and forget smells. I ordered the smoked leg, collard greens smoked Mac and cheese, and banana pudding. Side note, I'm a big fan of side items, so if those are hitting, but I don't like the main entrée I'll still come back and try something else. Also I know not all side dishes are equal, and I am open to different. The cashier mentioned the collards were good and their barbecue sauce was from scratch, but in all honesty I was very leery on still having placed my order. It was just a feeling, if you're a foodie you know about the six foodie sense. Looking at the kitchen and the cooking staff, I just didn't get the visuals of expecting a mouth popping meal; if you know you know (too much to explain). Got my food, and I am serious from looking on the outside of the clear container I knew the collards was going to be bland, and Mac was soupy. The chicken was ok, not falling off the bone and a few light pink spots. Collards seemed as if they were just boiled with a pinch of salt, the Mac had a light saucy blend not really a cheesy taste more noodley. As a foodie I don't add salt or pepper to compensate for flavor, I understand that folks are not heavy handed on salt, but it's technique and ingredients that I consider. The Mac tasted like it was stove top with only mild cheese, 2 milk and elbow noodles. If I go back, dismissing my side dish rule I'd try the ribs and shrimp, but I wouldn't get any sides. The banana pudding was great though. I encourage folks to try out this spot, sometimes things taste different on different days plus we are in a recession so we have to consider that restaurants are doing the best they can to provide a satisfying meal.

I stopped in their new location in White Plains, MD and so glad that I did. This place is a game changer! I was pleasantly greeted when I walked in and thoroughly enjoyed the food when I got home! We had the ribs, fried shrimp, mac and cheese and collard greens! Everything was seasoned PERFECTLY, ribs were tender and fell off the bone, and the shrimp were plump and fresh! Mac and Cheese is like something mama would make! I highly recommend them if you're in the mood for barbecue or seafood.

We saw the sign along 301 and decided to give it a try and very glad we did. We came in about an hour before closing and the staff was great. Got the pulled pork and j chicken with greens, yams and beans as sides. All very very good. They gave a sample of their brisket chili and wow that was good, wish we had gotten a full order. Will definitely be a repeat.

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