A few weeks ago a friend mentioned the Pit Stop Barbeque on Facebook, calling it the best BBQ in town.  I was surprised.  In this area, most people swear by Blue Ribbon or Redbones.  I had never even heard of the Pit Stop and after googling it, I found out it was in Mattapan.

I’ve been to a lot of restaurants, but the Pit Stop is totally my speed.  There is only one table in there (sans chairs) and the people were so kind.  When they heard it was my first time there, the woman behind the counter gave me a sample rib.  Also, one of the cooks threw a small container of the coleslaw in my bag for me to try.  I totally felt out of place amongst all the regulars, but they made me feel right at home.

Even better than the hospitality was the food.  They have the best barbeque sauce I have ever tasted.  The Pit Stop is a culinary anomaly.  It is a little shack that seems like it should be somewhere down south rather than just outside Boston.  Everything I tried was good (especially the brisket)!

I highly recommend this joint.  If you do go, keep in mind it is only open from Thursday to Sunday.