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| - For a while, my girlfriend and I got Lil Porgies every week on Sunday, for the half chicken special. We would usually get two meals each from it - between the chicken, lemon shake-up, and fries. They even got to know us on sight here, which was pretty cool.
This place is the best barbecue in town when it comes to ribs (both beef and pork) and chicken. The meat is pretty much always falling off the bone tender and the sauce is very tasty - a little sweet and a little spicy, especially if you get the mixed. (The other options are mild, hot, and extra hot.) I'm not as big a fan of the sandwiches because the bread gets kind of mushy with the sauce, but if you don't mind that, it's still the same tasty meat and sauce combination. For sandwiches I actually kind of prefer Black Dog, but Lil Porgies is king for ribs and chicken. Always tender and with that tasty wood smoke flavor. Just going into the delicious smelling store will make your mouth water.
I have had many, many meals here and it always hits the spot. The service is great for a no-frills barbecue type place, and as I said, they remember the regulars. I can't comment on the fried shrimp or fish, because why would I get that at a barbecue place?
Most people get their food and take it home to eat - probably partly because they give you so much sauce, you will make a mess. But there is a lot of seating available, and this location looks less dodgy on the outside than the Urbana one.
They also sell the barbecue sauce they use, either by the cup or by the quart for very reasonable prices. Makes great barbecue pizza at home.
Now we've moved across town, but fortunately we're still close to the other Lil Porgies in Urbana.
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