Reo's Ribs
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Top Sentiments among Reo's Ribs Reviewers
Delicious down-south barbeque
Good beef ribs
Killer hot hot sauce
Awesome greens
Good flavor
Great barbecue
Great corn bread
Good macaroni
Good potato salad
Authentic fried okra
Customer Reviews (76 reviews)
member11031
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2009I stopped in for lunch and there was one person in the place. I ordered beef brisket and a pork shoulder, a hour and fifteen minutes later the food came out. The food was good, but not worth the wait. I could have driven... (more)
oliman
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2009We had baby backs, beef ribs, spicy chicken wings, brisket and sides of green beans, greens, hush puppies, cornbread and fried okra. We had wanted some fried catfish too, but found out (later) that they were out. When... (more)
thisisawful
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2009at dinner time, no customer a small girl was at counter. i orderd beef spareribs- no meat just a burnt leather ! i couldn't even half. i felt like lost big money. i never ever go. (more)
youdontknowfood
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2009Average BBQ, nothing too special, i got the super meat plate, with ribs, brisket, and sausage. My two sides were coleslaw and potato salad. I think the attraction is that it is Snoop Dogg's uncle. I guess it is kinda... (more)
keilymegan
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2009I hate reo's ribs, because I once drove out there and it was like in a twilight zone...like I traveled back in time of poor texas neighbor hood back in 70's....but to all you critics, ask your self this...how many bbq... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2008Aside from REO himself being Snoop Dog's cousin, these ribs pack some serious flavor. Being from the south, ther hush puppies and collard greens are also a real treat. Great prices too.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2008Been getting ribs and BBQ sandwiches from Reo's for years. Love all the BBQ I've tried. There sides are also really good - tangy coleslaw & good cornbread. I highly recommend them.... (more)
skippy0651
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2008the title says it all... the brisket sandwich is a steal (the bread doesnt sandwich the meat so much as serve as a platform for it), and the cornbread is awesome. don't worry yourself about the rest too much, and don't... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2008This is another small place in the area, with great soul food. They have the best ribs and the very best coleslaw, love the sauce they use. The prices are good for the amount of food served.... (more)
pdxcupcake
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2008Food was terrible, greasy and fatty. Obviously reheated and poor quality and expensive. We barely ate it and became physically ill from it. The place is unsanitary and dirty. Too many other great places in Portland... (more)
moregon
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2008Since moving here four months ago, I'd been looking forward to getting a chance to try Reo's. The place looked like a dive and everyone knows about it, which usually means a great, inexpensive meal. However, that... (more)
STRIGG
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008REO'S IS TOTALLY OVER PRICED ! THE SERVICE IS LAZY OR RUDE. AND THE SIDES HAVE NO FLAVOR, OR BURNED... SMELLS GOOD WHEN YOU DRIVE BY THOUGH ! (more)
Woodardwong
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2008I went to Reo's because the place is closer to me then Yam Yam's out on NE MLK. However what I found was the drive to Yam Yam's is worth it. I being from the deep south I wanted Greens Collard Greens, I have never had greens... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2008Take it from a Virginian : I know soul food when I see it and it doesn't get much better than this. The portions are generous and the food is tasty. Reo knows how to do sauce - the kind you just want to lick your plate to get it... (more)
Shyralyn
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008Need I say more??? The brisket is yummmmmm oooooooooh. My 12 yr. old daughter, who is the pickiest of eaters, couldn't get enough of the BBQ. She even said she wanted to hug the man who made it. That's saying A LOT. We got... (more)
AnnaLG
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2008If you want real southern BBQ, you have to go to Reo's Ribs! Ignore the bad comments that other people left, they just aren't used to these types of restaurants. No, its not flashy and brand new, its not supposed to be!... (more)
zilchic
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2008Yeah, the place is ugly. Sure, it's been on Dirty Dining. I agree, the service is slow. Potato salad is kinda soupy. And I am not a fan of Snoop Dogg. All that being said.... the Brisket is AMAZING! I love it, it is worth all... (more)
arleeray
on Citysearch May 30, 2008Smells like bbq? But---. The parking lot is your first clue to not get out of your car (It looks like a seen from the movie deliverance). The grills smoke but they are filthy. The wood strewn about is of many different... (more)
marcjap
on Citysearch May 09, 2008The food here was below average. The Ribs themselves had very little meat on the bone. Not to mention the meat was very hard to get off the bone and when you did it was dry. The BBQ sauce did not have a good flavor or good... (more)
pdxmodchick
on Citysearch May 05, 2008When you walk in the door you see a semi-collage of pictures of Reo and his family. I think he is Snoop Dogg's uncle as I recall, but anyway. I am here to review the food, right. I love the candied yams, the best I have ever... (more)
SugarNPie
on Citysearch May 02, 2008Like most of you, we tried it because the smell is always so good when driving by. We went right before closing on a week day and decided to try one of their samplers along with the Cobbler and Sweet potato pie for dessert.... (more)
elasticwaistband
on Citysearch Apr 29, 2008After smelling the smoke driving by in my car, decided to stop by and try it. The ribs were just bones with barely any meat on them, side dishes were tasting old, and the price was way too high for what I got. Would not... (more)
buben
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008Just what I have been searching for a friendly hole in the wall that serves great food. First decent BBQ I have had since leaving Missouri. Service is slow, next time I will call ahead. Can't wait to try the catfish and... (more)
dlicious
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2008Sad......maybe at one time they cared about the quality of there Food?!?! Not any more. I found kids running things for the most part. All sides served with meals were less than average. The main course of Meats were... (more)
Viral
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2008Like others, I have driven by many times and the smell of the smoker was enticing. Unfortunately, I finally stopped in and ordered the beef ribs. 18 bucks worth of non-recyclable bones, gristle, fat and stringy, shoe... (more)
Iain1028
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2008Absolutely horrible. Gross, dirty, nasty. Went there ordered Beef Brisket, it was all fat and gristle, and it tasted like fat. I wanted fries for my side, but of course not, fries aren't a side but you have to pay extra.... (more)
dch98683
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2008I have driven past Reo's several times and finally decided to try it. I got the sampler for $15, which includes pork roast, beef brisket, a beef rib, a pork rib, a piece of chicken, and 3 sides. I chose mac and cheese and 2... (more)
frankothetanko
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2008much more sauce than beef. Beef on ribs was non-existent. What was there was ok....but why pay to gnaw on nearly bare bones. -----flabergasted,,,, what a nerve to serve such a thing! Horrible sides---dried up salad... (more)
lsb123
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2007WHAT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY! Upon arrival the staff seemed preoccupied with their telephone social life then helping us. We ordered ribs and were promptly told "We're out". How can you be out of ribs at 4:30 on a... (more)
susanharris1982
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2007We have tried them three times. It always smells so good driving past, but the food is horrible. It's like the regulars on the westside don't have a clue what good BBQ should be. Three out of three times the food was dry,... (more)
greenbar
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2007Like many I have gone past Reo's for years and the smell of the smoke on TV Hwy made you think that there was some good BBQ. But this is not the case. About three years ago I tried it for the 1st time. I was bad, and over... (more)
jimmbo12
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007My meal was about 2 months ago, but I'm new to city search. My beef ribs were way over cooked. I went with my cousin who has eaten at Reo's many times, and even he won't go back now. He says he never did like any of the sides.... (more)
imkwazy
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2007My husband and i had never been to Reo's, though we'd driven past a thousand times. We'd heard it was pricey but good so we gave it a go (had a coupon, after all). Unfortunately the pork was way too fatty, the sauce, the... (more)
cb85
on Citysearch May 31, 2007The smell from the street is great. The Atmosphere is enjoyable with memorabilia around. The Meat wasn't spectacular but good for the price, Will go back again. (more)
superflyloser
on Citysearch May 18, 2007I used to love Reos Ribs about 3 yrs ago, but have moved away from Beaverton/Aloha since then. I recently went back to get a taste of what I missed about the south. I was absolutely disappointed. I ordered the Super... (more)
suthrnbru
on Citysearch May 15, 2007Reo's is real southern cooking! Nothing better around! Don't believe me? Just drive by with your window down... if that doesn't grab you nothing will! (more)
bigshopper
on Citysearch May 14, 2007Ane that's saying something! Greasy fatty drowned in bad sauce, and theat's just the "ribs". Sides I've tried were also inedible. Hey thanks, Reo's, for the noxious smoke - I'll send you the bill from my oncologist.... (more)
criticatbirth
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2007My wife and I went in after recently moving to the area since I am a serious Q-aholic. I got ribs and she had the brisket. It took a while to get the food, maybe 30 minutes, and once we did we had wished we would have gone to... (more)
kmurder
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2007When I walked in I thought that the place was authentic. It was rundown, it was a little dirty, and it had Snoop Dogg memorabilia decorating the walls. But, most importantly, it was crowded. I figured that this place... (more)
warren7
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2007I have not reviewed an establishment for Citysearch before but after eating at Reo's Ribs I felt compelled to warn others from this place. The place is a dive (ok if the food is good) but the meat quality was so poor that... (more)
krissytina777
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2007I wasn't very impressed. I live close by and it smells so good. I don't like the Atmosphere. I think the Meat was Ok. The Prices are a bit High for the Quality. Thanks but No THanks.... (more)
importguy
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2006Paid way too much for my ribs witch were over sauced and seemed to have been cooked all day! setting is very poor for such a high price! (more)
southren_gent
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2006Well after I read all the other reviews, I stopped by REO's, and well I'm sorry to say, although some of the dishes were OK. the ribs, pork, brisket and chicken need some adjustments made. and the sauce well it just want... (more)
electriclivewire
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2006I am from Jackson, Mississippi and Reo, the owner, is from Magnolia, MS. He is the uncle of Snoop Dogg and is one damn fine BBQin' man. This is hands down the first place I have found for true southern food. The... (more)
beaconlight
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2006I have been to Reo's twice and both times the meat (brisket and ribs) was tough. I am used to barbecue that is smoked so that it falls apart in your mouth instead of getting mainly stuck in your teeth. I am still on the... (more)
thebigeasy
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2006First...they don't claim to be Texas, Carolina, Tennessee or KC style...don't look to Reo for it. Instead, it is a Mississippi BBQ joint. Hole in the wall, friendly folk (customers and employees alike), good drink... (more)
rossidawg
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2006My wife and I bought take out ribs and sides from Reo's for this first time last nite (715/06). We bought 1 slab of baby back ribs, two medium sides (1 baked beans and 1 potato salad) and 2 slices of cornbread. 1 slab of baby... (more)
jc_crew
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2006With so many great reviews and being avid carnivores, we just had to try this place. It COULD have been that we got yesterday's meat, but the ribs (beef and pork) were like tasteless jerky. Not only were they dry and... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>This mobile-home-look-alike sports bare bones furniture and a linoleum floor. Still, it's a popular barbecue joint. The weekend crowd gravitates to the parking lot seating area under two... (more)
manusamo
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2006The brisket here is great, just the right amount of fat and meat with a nice smoke ring. I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side so it doesn't drown out the smokey flavor. The sauce isn't that great, but the meat more... (more)