Jalen's Bar-B-Q & Grille

This place was a definite disappointment although I’m always willing to give a restaurant the benefit of the doubt. We asked for 2 “small” bbq sandwiches, fries & a large drink. The drink definitely was NOT a large. By South Georgia standards, a medium would best describe it. The sandwiches were humongous & very sloppy, but it is bbq, right? They definitely were not not smalls at all. One would think that’s okay IF the food was really good, but it was less than just good. Firstly, the meat was okay if you like fat, gristle and other elements in your bbq, of which I absolutely do not! The fries were pretty good since I do like my fries a mix between crispy and soft. Their bbq sauce was obviously an in-house make which was tasty, but not everyone likes a mustard base which is all you get. (I

From Florida and stay in Folkston often for train watching. Decided to finally check Jalen’s out as I needed a bbq fix. Do not let the shabby exterior fool you. This is great bbq! Believe me when I say I know bbq, I know good bbq. We were there at 3:00 which is early and ordered take-out. The dining room was closed and would open at 4:00. I asked owners son, who took our take-out order when the ribs were smoked. He said his dad cooked them this morning. Good answer so I expected the ribs to be good and that they were! Meaty, smoke ring and juicy, just how ribs should be. Also order the chicken which was equally good however I should have asked, my fault, for white meat but was nonetheless very juicy and good. We also ordered the “Today’s Special” of chicken and dumplings. Good but don’t ex

I love their barbecue. I live in Virginia, but every time I go home to Georgia, I make sure I get some Jalen's barbecue. I especially love the pulled pork with extra sauce.

Jalen's BBQ is good, but he just pulled a fast one on my to go order. I ordered a half chicken dinner, so I expected to get ...half a chicken 😂...breast, wing, thigh, leg...but I discovered all dark meat when I got home. I prefer white meat, but a real half chicken is fine. Anyway, I'll have to remember to say "half chicken...breast, wing, thigh, leg" next time... not a big deal, I'll eat it, but surprised when I opened the box. Jalen's is good and this is really my only complaint after getting food there for years...

Huge portions for a great price! Pulled pork sandwich and half chicken were fresh and delicious. Great customer service from the staff member at the drive thru window.