Mama Lucy’s All Pro Ribs

This is one of the few places in South Florida where you going to actually buy the small end portion of ribs. the half slab small and is definitely worth the money the ribs are always great. My new favorite is also the yams

Always the absolute BEST!!! The meats are always smoked to perfection. I’ve never had a side dish here that I didn’t like. Mama Lucy’s is always a must when I come to Miami!!! The best in town!

Food was good but because of my horrible experience with the staff, I would never go back. Rule #1: Customer service. The grill outside will have me «taste» the place once but the impatient, rude, nasty young ladies behind the counter will keep me away forever.
Shame b/​c I pass the place 5 days a week but I refuse to stop.

Didn’t even get to try the food we arrived two minutes before the open the lady rudely told us to get out.
place look kind of dirty anyways so kind of glad it happened that way

From the 4 stars this restaurant was given i thought the food would’ve been good. The ribs smelled, like they were bad before they were cooked. You could smell rotten meat over the bar b que sauce. The macaroni was just awful, the food is horrible I’m really considering calling the health department cause that rotten meat could have someone sick

A lot of my friends have been telling me I need to try mama Lucy’s. I went there today for the first time and I must say I was disappointed. I paid $ 15 for a plate and it was not good. This supposed to open at noon I was got there at 12:15 and they were not open. The guy told me to come back in 30 minutes. Upon my arrival I placed the order for my food and waited about 20 minutes from my plate. The collard greens were okay. The macaroni and cheese left much to be desired. The ribs were scares and really not that great and the rice needed some work. For the above reasons I will not be a repeat customer

The best soul food in Miami! Their servings are enough to last two days, you get rice and 2 sides plus your meat-it’s so much food! Their oxtail is good and the ribs are delicious! I love the yams,& collard greens! Super friendly family owned spot!

I bought a large fountain drink for $ 1.75. It was at least half ice. When I finished it I requested a refill and was told I would have to pay another $ 1.75…lame lame lame
They ran out of ribs 45 minutes before closing which required waiting until the place closed for them to finish cooking
The entire interior is FILLED with smoke from the barbecues so waiting in the restaurant was like sitting inside a burning building…
They use generic wholesale Barbecue sauce, I. e corn syrup based garbage. I’m convinced all these reviews are fake. This place is awful, and also in a very bad part of town.

Great ribs, best i ever tried. The thing is after eating a lot you can feel the smoke a lot. Like if u were inside a smoke room so u get tired of the flavor. The best mac and cheese! Creamy and cheesy, was awesome. The place is so out of date and lack of fix. So u better take out.

My girl had ben telling me about this spot for over a year but I had never been in the area while they were open. Today was the day!!! I ordered the rib dinner with extra sauce, collard greens, string beans, mac-​n-​cheese & potato salad. Red kool-​aid & a mini sweet potato pie to go. The staff was friendly, the food was ready fast and It was all delicious!!! I definitely suggest to order extra sauce as the meat doesnt have a lot of saucy flavor BUT the ribs were very tender! Im all about the sides & the sides are poppin! I was impressed with them all. Ive been to other «soul food» spots where they either didnt offer many choices for the sides or they were drab or too salty… mama Lucy’s are perfectly seasoned and just right, like real home cooking! Im a Southern girl that loves her soul food, and this is probably the best one ive found in S Florida. Jacksons in Overtown is up there with mama Lucys but their service usually sucks so mama Lucys wins! I will definitely be going back again and again!

Amazing ribs. The bbq-​ing is all done outside. Sweet potato pie was delicious. Get an extra side of sauce as well. I wish I took pictures of the food but honestly was too hungry and devoured the ribs.

Best Rib joint hands down! I have been coming here for over 5 years and it is definitely worth the drive. Get over the appearance and location of the place. The ribs are hands down amazing. Especially their homemade BBQ sauce. I always order extra sauce. Once you try it you will know why!

Oh heck yeah! This place rocks! I came here on a rainy Saturday when the high school football Championships were too wet to try to sit in the stands. Three of us shared a full rack and sat under the awning with loads of napkins and a plastic bag for the bones. While it’s certainly off the beaten path, this is my «Go-​To» rib joint.

Lots of smoke, average food, long wait for food to be ready.

First of all it’s worth the drive to the hood so just Man Up! Everything here is delicious which the long lines are a clear indication! The ribs, to die for Mac n cheese and peas and rice are finger lickin’ good! Don’t forget to try one of their homemade pies!

The ribs are to die for. You can taste the love they are made with. The BBQ sauce is incredible! You gotta try it if you are in the area — and even if you are not they are worth the drive!

This is the best barbecue I’ve had in such a long time! Here in Florida I’m starting to realize that it is hard to find food that tastes above average.
The sauce has a strange vanilla-​ish or chocolate thing going on, but it works! i would love a recipe. the ribs are seriously good and smokey. No fat and cut very thin.
Don’t be afraid of the smoke pouring from those grills, They know what they are doing!

After reading the rave reviews, I ventured into Mama Lucy’s. I have to say for me, it wasn’t worth the trip. First of all the interior is run down. There happens to be a for sale sign posted outside the building.
I ordered the rib dinner, greens, mac and cheese, potato salad and the peas and rice. Throw in a soda and the meal came up to $ 15.
The ribs were thin and didn’t have much meat. Even worse, thy were served lukewarm. The potato salad wasn’t bad, but I couldn’t eat the mac and cheese. The «creamy» texture just wasn’t my preference. I like my mac and cheese baked. The greens and cornbread were OK.
It just seemed like this meal was poorly put together. You know how folks say they cook with love? It’s real. I didn’t feel the love here.

This little place is so non-​de script that I’ve lived near it for years and never ventured in. The one time that I did go in, the lady at the counter informed me that they didn’t take credit cards. I made it there yesterday and Viola! They now accept credit and debit!!! Rejoice all ye! Rejoice!
The ambiance: There are 8 tables in all and approximately 18 chairs. Take out is your best option in my humble opinion. The building is run down. And there is a big sports theme all over the walls.
The sides:
I don’t eat macaroni and cheese. I can’t stand the stuff. My sister on the other hand does enjoy it. She informs me that they have very good mac and cheese. Cheesy, creamy, and tasty.
The collard greens are to die for!!! You can taste the smoked ham hocks. The greens are firm, not too bitter, and perfectly seasoned.
The rices that they prepare are made very well. The yellow rice is good, but the pigeon peas and rice are better.
The ribs: I enjoyed the ribs. My one issue was that my order of ribs were a little on the tough side. The sauce was good though. I can see that sauce smeared all over anything and being a big hit.
The Oxtail: There are two luxurious cuts of meat on every cow that always make my day: the tongue and tail. These people know how to slow stew oxtail until it’s falling apart, and so tender. I will be going back for more!!!
The conch: When I saw it on the menu I knew that I had to try the deep fried conch. I had my doubt because I’ve had some really tough conch in the past. However, Mama Lucy’s tenderizes their conch perfectly. The breading was light and tasty. It wasn’t too overpowering at all. It was perfect. If I have a complaint, it isn’t regarding the conch it was the fact that I didn’t get any lemon or lime with my order. Thankfully, my order was a take-​out and I had some at home.
Tilapia: I’ve heard that they have excellent tilapia. I have yet to try it. I will be going back to try it.
Souse: Mama Lucy’s motto is «Where Souse is Boss.» I’m going to go back later and try it. If you don’t know what souse is, it’s a brined meat that’s been stewed until it falls apart. Traditionally, it’s a head cheese but I’ve seen the term applied to chicken wings that have been cooked by this particular form of cooking.

I would normally write my own review, but I have to give full credit to the first guy (Joshua). These ribs are divine and should come with a warning label
RIBS: WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP ;)