Johnson's BBQ

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790 E 163rd St
Bronx, NY 10456

Johnson's BBQ is a black-owned and operated take-out soul food restaurant established in 1954 in the South Bronx. Known for their rib dinners and chicken sandwiches with mustard sauce, the restaurant has been serving the community for decades with love and compassion.

Founded by the late James and Pauline Johnson, Johnson's BBQ is now owned by their son Dwayne Johnson, who continues the tradition of providing good food to the people. The restaurant prides itself on its famous mustard sauce, available for purchase online, and its commitment to serving delicious meals with care.

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3.575 reviews
Etta F.
10/7/2025

Excellent service, and food. The owner and the staff really make you feel welcome, I go from St. Albans, Queens, to get an order. You don't find this kind of BBQ cooking anymore. Very pleased.

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Roberto H.
5/10/2025

There is a reason why places like this stay open this long. Yes, the food is delicious. But, there is a vibrancy and a pulse here that you cannot buy. When you are here, you are treated like...

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Jacques S.
6/29/2025

Janky as hell. Placed order online for pickup, which paid for in advance. Get there and buddy's like 'we don't have any more food.' Not my order. Not anything else. Said I have to take it up with...

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Su S.
3/22/2025

I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE THIS ONE GONNA BE LENGTHY (for no other reason of good food/vibez overall experience) Okay so me and the boyfriend are foodies and our algorithms (the infamous "Stalker")...

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Ernesto R.
8/3/2025

Sorry I grew up in the 60's and Johnson's is not what I experienced as a Kid and as an adult # 01 the servings are very small the Chicken was very dry Rack of lamb ribs were undercooked and super...

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