Taken together, reviews depict Lattuca Barbecue as a standout Texas style smokehouse in Montreal with generous portions and a focus on tender, smoky meats like brisket and beef ribs that many visitors consider among the best outside Texas. The sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans are frequently praised for flavor, though a few comments note issues with temperature or consistency and some meat being slightly dry or overly salty. A verbally delivered menu and the absence of a fixed menu are repeatedly mentioned, along with occasional service flaws, wait times, and higher prices, especially for sharing platters. The atmosphere is described as warm, casual, and welcoming with attentive staff and a clear passion for pit cooking, drawing locals and visitors from far away who often say the experience is worth the trip. Overall, the brisket and beef ribs emerge as the standout items that keep guests returning, even as some visits remind that peak times can impact service and value.
Pour les amateurs de viandes, ce fût une expérience exceptionnelle! Que dire du propriétaire, il est extrêmement sympathique, à l'écoute de sa clientèle & il a la satisfaction de chacun à coeur. Je recommande fortement!
My friends & I have been going to Lattuca BBQ for almost 10 years now. Firstly the food is always top notch (the best brisket & beef rib you will ever eat) . John (Lattuca) is such a gracious host, always a friendly greeting with a big smile!! Yesterday was the first time we ordered the platter with 3 meats (Brisket, Chicken & Beef Rib w/ all 3 sides) it was more than enough food for the 4 of us (& we are big eaters) & what a bang for the buck, very reasonable for all the food we ate (& even had a bit of leftovers) The surprise of the meal was the chicken. Havn't had it very often in the past but last night WOW, so tender & juicy. As well the service was awsone!! We had Anis serving us & she was more than great!!
Can't say enough good things about Lattuca BBQ. Thank you for your hospitality John!!
L'expérience vaux le coût à 100%, c'est comme avoir le Texas dans son assiette ! The experience is worth it 100%, it's like bringing Texas to your plate!
The food & customer service is really appreciable. Felt like the quantity of sides would have been more especially when you are ordering a platter . Also there will be a complete new meal charge if you are ordering any extra meat or extras with your original orde
Went today for my birthday & the service was great, offered me two shots of rum. I took the brisket platter with two sides. First customers in the door so the meat was as fresh as possible. Brisket alone deserve the 5 stars, the sides are only there to fill the plate though, the beans & mac & cheese were not to my taste. But lets be real, I was only there for the meat & I was not disappointed.
If you are a barbecue lover, Lattuca is the place to go! The porc ribs are fall off the bone delicious, seasoned & smoked just right, not too syrupy as is very often the case in other places. My favorite was the brisket, it melts in your mouth & tastes amazing! Great service & friendly atmosphere! Perfect place to chase away those winter blues!
The BBQ set menu is simple, & we went with the brisket, Côtes de Porc, & beef rib-everything was delicious! But I have to say, their signature brisket is absolutely next level! Crazy tender, crazy juicy, & smoked to perfection. Brisket champ for a reason! It was so good we even ordered extra brisket-totally satisfying! The place isn't very big, so I recommend making a reservation in advance.
Duuuuuuuuude, THIS is the spot. Hands down best bbq I've ever had in a restaurant. I wanted to ask the guy who made my plate to hold me about halfway through my meal. Straight up, this place was awesome. The only thing is, I wish they had merch. I would totally have bought my pops one of their aprons. I'll be in town for 5 days & will 1000% be going back. If the guy who made my plate reads this, if you need a visa to the USA, I would do some very very very wrong things for your meat sir.
Jan 9, 2025
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Music level was not too loud. Food excellent ( even though the smoked beans were tepid). The meat is amazing! No seasonings on meat or table. Not what I would call bbq , no sauce on meat. Service perfect. My problem was the washroom, see pictures. Wouldn't go back unless this is solved!
Please make reservations if you want to be guaranteed a table. Really worth it. Great location & the food was made with care. The service was very friendly & made the experience better. Allie was our server & felt at home. Ordered the beef ribs & brisket with coleslaw & beans. Can't wait for my next visit.
必試pork ribs! 好食！生菜先生（Mr. Lattuca) is a very good man & we enjoyed the vibe & the food! Amazing! - comment from the group of 7 behaved kids from Hong Kong!
I got a plate recommended by the chef. It had ribs, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, & mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese is a little bit spicy, but not too much, just enough. It had a very pleasant texture & a very nice cheesy taste, with just enough heat. The ribs were coated in a rich, tangy sauce that really brought out the smoky flavour, they were very tender & an absolute delight. The pulled pork was also absolutely divine. Hands down the best I've had so far. I can't recommend this place enough. It's absolutely worth the trip.
Would you expect a BBQ joint in Montreal? I didn't, but the more I read the more I wanted to go. & what an awesome place! It's a cozy space just off the water with some great cow art & country music to add to the ambiance. The owner was there, & it was a pleasure to meet him & hear about his passion for BBQ (which we share, so easy conversation). He's got a great selection of whiskeys going, & the bartender, wow- she rocked some great cocktails (including some off-menu ones at request, after ingredients were verified in stock). I got the beef rib, brisket, & chicken (added at the bartender's suggestion) & they were all amazing. I hadn't had smoked beef rib before, & that was outstanding. I have had smoked chicken before, & it had been dry. John's wasn't- it was moist & smokey & delightful. If they're not swamped, it's a delightful crew to chat with. Don't miss!
