McWhorter Barbecue
“I haven't tried anything else but the plate comes with half a chicken, yellow rice, bread and a little pickled veggies.”
“It's accompanied by a huge portion of Portuguese yellow rice and french fries, and a few boiled veggies and olives as per usual for a traditional Portuguese plate.”
“Ultimately, you should be going here only for the enormous chicken and rib combo for $10.”
McWhorter Barbecue
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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My coworkers had been telling me about this place for months. For BBQ in Newark, I always seem to find myself going back to Dinosaur. I just love the smell of that place, but not the smell of my clothes when I leave.
When you walk into McWhorter's, it has more of that hole-in-the-wall feel to it. You see the giant rotisserie in the dining room slowly cooking the chicken you're about to eat, but the place doesn't really smell like BBQ. I think that's maybe because they're not cooking your chicken and ribs in any sauce. They serve it to you plain, or at least lightly seasoned, then you add your own sauce from the greasy squeezy bottle on the table that's been touched by who knows how many customers before you.
Ultimately, you should be going here only for the enormous chicken and rib combo for $10. You simply can't beat the price. If you leave here hungry, go see a doctor. You might have a tapeworm.
Side note: Parking is a bitch!
It's like a quest to get here. Drive past all the run-down graffiti buildings and over the rail road tracks. Then pass the bums and gangsters without getting shot. Try your best to find street parking and don't slip on any ice in the winter. Then again, this probably describes most of Newark.
Once inside, you'll have to wait, and wait for a table. Newark isn't known for BBQ, but they've got very good and affordable food for sure. The fire pit is in the middle of the room and the pit master is grilling up fresh chicken and ribs every thirty minutes. We had the salad, chicken, ribs, and fried banana. It comes with French fries. It was way more food than five people can eat.
You've probably already heard that it's cash only, no plastic. I think the bright side is that they allow you to bring your own beer or wine.
Listen… good food (the chicken is juicy, salty, and charred) at a great price. Plus the service is quick and efficient. Order to stay or go- your choice. Complimentary bread and butter if you stay, I usually eat it but I shouldn't.
This is very much a no frills kind of place equipped with televisions playing old or new futbol games. Don't come here looking for a romantic ambiance.
I believe they serve red wine of the table kind, if that's your thing but I'm sure they wouldn't object to BYOB.
Good chicken and for less than 20 bucks you and your date will be full beyond belief and surely satisfied!
McWhorter BBQ is the reason I visit Newark. This local favorite is known for its tradition Portuguese chicken, marinated and grilled on an exposed, indoor, rotating, charcoal rotisserie that's manually spun by a person. There are few delights that rival the chicken's moist flavourful meat and browned crispy skin. For just $7, you will get super sized portions that will leave you satisfied and looking forward to your next visit.
Was in the Newark area (not my favorite place to be) and every time I'm in the area I have to get Portuguese BBQ. Delicious, large amounts of food at cheap prices.
McWhorter's did not disappoint. As usual, I ordered the chicken and ribs combo with rice and fries for $12. I took it to go, in its carryout tray.
This meal usually feeds me for at least 4 servings and I can eat. These are 4 large servings. The food was good and tasty. I've now tried a few different Portuguese BBQs in the area and they're very similar. Its hard to say one is better than the other. But I can say that McWhorter is on par with the rest of the Portuguese BBQs in the area.
McWhorter is a short walk from Newark Penn station. The area doesn't seem too bad, during the day, but at night that may be a different story.
This place bomb. Really cheap, really good. You can get food for a family of four for like, $11! That's ridiculous. Whole roasted chicken, rice, and even their unsalted French fries are ridiculously good. I would say upgrade to the chicken plus the bbq pork ribs, which are juicy and so flavorful. You will not leave this place hungry. The service is decent, and it's always packed. Watching the guy whose only job is to turn the roasting chicken wheel over and over is also entertaining.
My company orders take out from here consistently every couple of months even though we're located in Clifton. I've never seen the place, sat down or experienced their service so my review is based solely on the food. And the food is frickin' awesome. I've only had their ribs, chicken, rice, french fries and vegetables. Everything is delicious, flavorful and consistent. Never had an off day from them or a messed up order.
I took off 1 star because their food is a little too salty for my taste. I still love it but after eating it I need to down a bottle of water immediately. Their vegetables are pickled and kind of spicy so this is probably why.
Great lunch