Now that the snow has settled, we took a ride to Pungo Boys BBQ in Virginia Beach, VA. With starting the BBQ Trail back up we wanted to revisit some of our previous stops to see how they are doing. Since my first review was written in 2021, I thought it would be good to pay them another visit. So, here is how it went.
The Restaurant and Staff at Pungo Boys BBQ:
Burnt Ends and 9 Day Slaw.
The restaurant has added more dining space since the first review. The additional space gives more people a chance to sit inside and enjoy their meals. There are also some outside tables but that will have to wait a little longer for the weather. The décor is a nice mix of pigs/BBQ items and old photos of Pungo to keep the history alive. It’s a nice touch. And the staff is wonderful. Jill always greets with a smile and a welcome as she helps you with your order. Everyone working in the kitchen and food prep area are friendly and nice to speak to. Always helpful.
Tammy’s Choices at Pungo Boys BBQ:
Today Tammy went with Burnt Ends and a side of 9 Day Slaw. If you’ve never tried Burnt Ends, Pungo Boys BBQ is a wonderful place to start. The bar will be set high for when you try them elsewhere. Of course you can always come back for more. Now Tammy loves the 9 Day Slaw. You have to like vinegar to enjoy it. I enjoy it also but I believe Tammy to be their biggest fan.
My Choices at Pungo Boys BBQ:
Brisket, Pork and 2 Ribs Platter and Mac & Cheese with Smoked Andouille Sausage and Five Amigos BBQ Baked Beans
I chose the Pulled Pork, Sliced Brisket and 2 Ribs Platter. My sides were Mac & Cheese with Smoked Andouille Sausage and Five Amigos BBQ Baked Beans. I love these sides. Let me just start here to be different. I get the Smoked Andouille Sausage sometimes for a meal and love it. But when I go for the platter I got today I order the mac & cheese with the sausage in it. That way I can still get it. The mac & cheese is wonderful in itself. I’ll get it as a side when I order the sausage. Now the Baked Beans. I’m sure I can use the word Love too much but it is true about the beans as well. I love them. It is a mixture of several different beans along with their special sauce that combines to make them so good.
The meats at Pungo Boys BBQ are awesome. They slow smoke them at low temps for about 16 hours. The pulled pork is moist and tender. The smoke and seasoning blend to make some wonderful pulled pork. Of course, some people have to have sauce and they have a variety of house made choices for you. The brisket had a bark and smokering that is hard to beat. I chose the lean cut. No way to go wrong here. Finally, the ribs. They were actually my starting point. I love the St. Louis Style Ribs here. They have a crust/bark on the outside that’s just bursting with flavor. Then the smoke comes out. I think I’m ready to go back for a rack now.
The only thing we haven’t eaten is the pulled chicken. I can’t imagine it not being good. I just prefer the pork or brisket.
Final Thoughts on Pungo Boys BBQ:
Pungo Boys BBQ Homemade Banana Pudding.
I almost forgot so I’ll add it here. Save room for some Banana Pudding. For something that seems so simple this pudding is fantastic. They use cookies in place of vanilla wafers. They stay crisp longer. I think that’s a big difference. You need to try it.
I am so glad to be able to tell everyone about Pungo Boys BBQ again. The people here are great and the food is wonderful. I can’t say enough about them. I strongly recommend that you give them a try. It usually takes us a little over an hour to get there but the welcome and the food make it worth the ride. Go enjoy some great BBQ and wonderful company.
Now For Your Thoughts:
Well that’s enough from me. What do you think? We’d love to hear from others about their experiences at Pungo Boys BBQ. Here’s a chance to help your local BBQ restaurant by sharing some love with them for others to see. Scroll down the page and leave your comments. I’ll get them posted as soon as I can.
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2 Comments
The Sandbridge Civic League has worked with Pungo Boys BBQ several times to supply meals for our precinct 1 police at the Courthouse station. Always a favorite that the officers appreciate
Steve, thanks for adding these comments. It’s always a plus when a business can chip in to help the community. The folks at Pungo Boys BBQ are an awesome group. I’m sure they enjoyed helping out.
BTW…As of this writing, our thoughts and prayers go out to the VBPD and the families of the fallen officers. Thank you to all first responders for keeping us safe.