Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida

Before we even get into food talk, I love the Apocalypse BBQ name, but I love the Natural Born Grillers tagline even more.

I first ate Apocalypse BBQ food during the pandemic. You would direct message them through Instagram, and they would give you the address and time for pickup.

Back then, your safest bet for trying a variety was a brisket platter with some ribs thrown in for good measure.

Apocalypse BBQ owner Jeff Budnechky
Apocalypse BBQ owner Jeff Budnechky with most of the non-BBQ offerings

Apocalypse BBQ found a permanent home a few years later with a full bar at the Killian Greens Golf Course. The smokey aroma had me floating to their door from my car.

What To Start With

Onion Rings from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Onion Rings

There are a handful of starters, and if you’re like me, who likes to try everything, bring some friends. At the very toppy top of the starters list is the brisket bacon.

Do you remember what I said about bringing friends? Well, I take it back. Please do not share the brisket bacon because no one will appreciate its tastiness more than you.

The smokafried wings are great, but there is something very special about the brisket and cheese empanadas. These fellas are fried, which is perfect cause the crispy exterior adds a nice crunch to the meaty interior.

Brisket and Cheese Empanada from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Brisket and Cheese Empanada

While cornbread isn’t a starter per se, it is more of a side dish. I wouldn’t share this guy, either. The menacing, hot honey-drizzled cornbread shaped like a skull is so nice to look at that you might consider saving it for a Halloween display.

Don’t! Gobble it up as if it were the last cornbread in the apocalypse.

Cornbread from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Skull Cornbread

Award Winning Burgers

Hamburger House Party 2023 Winners, Jeff of Apocalypse BBQ
Hamburger House Party 2023 Winners: Jeff of Apocalypse BBQ

After their initial BBQ pick-up situation, Apocalypse BBQ moved on to pop-ups around town, some of which revolved around smash burgers. Jeff switched to a griddled five-ounce beef patty when the full-fledged restaurant opened.

Apocalypse BBQ's Wild Boar Burger at Hamburger House Party 2023
Apocalypse BBQ‘s Wild Boar Burger at Hamburger House Party 2023

On March 31st, 2023, I crowned the new Hamburger House Party champions, and they were Apocalypse BBQ! Their “Wild Boar,” a cheeseburger with cowboy candy and house-smoked brisket bacon on a Martin’s Potato Roll, sealed their victory.

The Wild Boar is part of the regular menu at Apocalypse BBQ, and you should know about one other five-ouncer: the Jefe Burger. This fella keeps it simple with cheese, pickles, and a special sauce, my kind of burger.

Jefe Burger from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Jefe Burger

More Food Talk

On the two occasions I visited Apocalypse BBQ, they were out of brisket, my go-to meat at any BBQ establishment. So, a brisket sandwich was out of the question, and I’m not much of a pulled pork guy. I save myself for Cuban Pan con Lechon.

However, I’m thrilled to report that the ribs are better than ever if that’s any consolation.

Rack of Ribs from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Rack of Ribs

If you’ve somehow managed to leave some space, eat one of their chocolate chip cookies. Or, take six home with you like I did cause they’re that good.

Chocolate Chip Cookies from Apocalypse BBQ in Miami, Florida
Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s important to note that the wait times at Apocalypse BBQ can exceed an hour. And yes, like all real BBQ spots, they run out of the more popular food items as the day progresses.

Lastly, there is no phone number, so stop looking for one cause you won’t find it.

Apocalypse BBQ
9980 SW 104th Street
Miami, Florida

Website – https://www.apocalypsebbq.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/apocalypsebbq
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theapocalypsebbq

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED – Becomes Lala’s Burgers and Fries
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

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