McWhorter Barbecue

Food is always hot and fresh. The BBQ chicken is my favorite. The place is a but small, but the food is big in taste. Family owned and operated.

What a gem, nestled deep within the old cozy Newark suburb of ironbound. Very homey feel, seems like its a place that is made up of all regulars who come exclusively for the fantastic Portuguese bbq, as there is really nothing nearby in this sleepy little suburb block. The portions are huge. The chicken and ribs were expertly prepared, best of all the Portuguese chicken and rib joints I've experienced in Essex county, but this is no fast food joint, its a old bar converted to a restaurant probably thirty years back.

The prices. I can't say enough of how reasonable this place is. I ordered a 1/2 chicken and ribs combo platter for $12, thinking that I'd have some leftovers but proved to be enough for two hungry men. The chicken and ribs were rotated by hand on a well ventilated coal fire, regularly basted by the chef who graciously allowed me to take his picture in action. The platter was accompanied by shoestring potato fries and tender spanish rice.

Going to Mc Whorters convinced me that I want to move to Ironbound; fantastic food, the best transportation hub in the state with 24hr access to NYC, AND the best food I've had in the state...all the negative attitudes regarding Newark that I've seen here on Yelp and in my 9 years living here are way off base, racially motivated and should be ignored.

Sure, there's people struggling here in Newark, they may not look like you, but Newark can't be written off. In my opinion, Newark will be the equivalent of the reinventing of Brooklyn waterfront in twenty years

Awesome amount of really good food, especially for the price. Well worth the visit.

I just went first time yesterday. Excellent food, incredible prices and excellent customer service! Will come and bring my friends too!!

I've been coming here for years. Went here on a lunch break and it was a hit. This place is my family staple and they also introduced thier friends here. I'm Glad I had lunch here that day. Great food, friendly service and the owner is awesome. :) Keeping the tradition strong. It's a cash only restaurant so come prepared.