Castorina's Chili bar & BBQ

Stopped in for their soft opening. Got to meet the owner, Super nice along with his staff. The soft opening menu was limited so we partake in a sampler platter also with an extra half a rack of ribs. Everything tasted great along with the sides I forgot about the chili was great as well. Don’t forget the jalapeño cheddar cornbread was FIRE.!!!! Definitely will be back, great addition to Hatboro. Can’t wait to try out the rest of the menu.

Rob, you’ve absolutely nailed it with Castorina's Chili Bar & BBQ! As a local who’s been craving real, no-fuss barbecue and killer chili, this place is a game-changer for Hatboro. I’ve been following your journey since the announcements last year, and finally getting to try it was worth the wait. The pulled pork sandwich was smoky, tender, and perfectly seasoned—classic backyard BBQ done right. The honey ribs? Fall-off-the-bone good with just the right balance of sweet and savory. And the chili… wow. You can tell it’s been perfected over years, I went with the classic beef chili and it had incredible depth of flavor—rich, hearty, with that homemade touch that chain spots can’t touch. The spot feels cozy and welcoming, like stepping into a friend’s backyard cookout. Service was friendly an

Staff: Owner and wife are amazing hosts. Had a lovely chat with both. Chef waved when he saw us, smile on his face. Food: I had the 3 chili sampler (original, jerk chicken, and Italian no bean), jalapeno cheddar corn bread, and collard greens. Partner had pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and funnel cake fries. Everything came out quickly, the right temp, and ABSOLUTELY delicious. The collards were less salty than typical and it helped bring out the green's flavors. The sauce on the pulled pork was unique and was just the right amount of sweet to tangy, on top of tender juicy pulled pork. The chilis though? There's a reason why they opened up a chili restaurant - he knows his chili. The jerk chicken chili had so many different notes to it that I sat savoring each bite noticing new flavors. The

EXCELLENT! All around. The food and service were outstanding! Rob, the owner, is very hands on with making customers happy. Prices for the quantity and quality of food is unmatched. We’ll definitely be back!

Rob's Chili Bar and BBQ is a nice addition to the growing food scene in Hatboro. Very clean and accessible. Tasty options for lunch or dinner. Friendly service. A repeat‑worthy location.