Old Blue BBQ

Pretty sure these were the best breakfast tacos I've ever had. You know how you have a thought of what you want to eat, then smell something else and completely change? I was driving with the windows down and caught the BBQ smell and immediately knew I had to have it so I turned around. Only problem was, I couldn't find the place. there's no huge BBQ pit out front, just amazing smells (look for the wood pile). After finding it and parking, I entered the regular looking door and found that it's mainly a catering operation that allows you to call in or order there and takeout orders. I got three brisket breakfast tacos. As weird as it sounds, when I opened the container, the tacos were beautiful. Like...the presentation was on point. Maybe I was just hungry. But they were amazing. From the pico, to the potatoes, to the brisket, then adding the sauce on top, it was so good. This place is definitely worth your time, give them a visit.

I just visited this location looking for tasty barbecue. I opted for a platter thinking this the three meat platter would be an enough food for lunch. Wow, this is what I received after shelling out $45!It's so unfortunate that my meal was very expensive for what I received and if this "norm" for them, be sure to ask the right questions before making your decision.Overall taste was decent, but very bland and fatty

Carol took care of me at the Union Market location. The sweet tea was AMAZING! I'm from the south so I know what real sweet tea should taste like. The pollo was tender and moist with tons of flavor. Definitely come here in Alexandria or Washington DC!

The first time I have had a brisket egg roll and they did not disappoint. The egg rolls were stuffed and perfectly crispy. The flavor was on point. Will make sure to try some other menu items from Old Blue bbq.

Came here for lunch. Was a little difficult to find, it is in a warehouse type building, nothing I associate a restaurant being located. Very small entrance with no dine in service. Friendly staff will take your order to go.I had the pulled pork with the sweet st Louis bbq sauce and fries. The pulled pork was good especially the bbq sauce. French fries come salt and with pepper which was nice.I would come here again but not convenient if you are just passing through.

Service was fantastic and the brisket chili was absolutely incredible. The chili is just slightly spicy enough to be perfect. There's huge chunks of brisket in the recipe; they don't cut it with hamburger and other stuff it's just pure brisket. The manager was so incredible and nice. She engages with you and asks to all kinds of things so she knows what you want. What an experience this was when in the Union market

PHENOMENAL!!! The food is aahhhmazing. Every SINGLE Bite! They catered my church luncheon today and I had 2 plates. If you know me...you know I don't eat that much, but every item was amazing. The silverware is "super fancy plastic" in my church sister's voice. Just beautiful!

Really good BBQ spot! Stopped by here a couple weeks ago to check it out due to all the good reviews. Spot is located in an industrial area off Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria, not too far from Eisenhower Ave. Capital Beltway exit. The entrance is in the back of an industrial park so might be slightly hard to find.Went on a Sunday morning around noon after church. First thing I noticed is there's no sit-down area or even a counter to order. It seems this business is primarily a catering/large order service, though they do take smaller, individual take-out orders as was my intention. There was no one at the front greeting customers as you come in - in the front they have some QR instructions on how to order via their Square website which seemed kind of impersonal, but whatever. After a couple of minutes of navigating their menu online someone from the back did eventually come out to take my order.I ordered their "Two + Two" option ($18), which was any two meats and any two sides. I got the sliced brisket and pulled pork, along with two orders of mac and cheese.The meal comes with two complimentary sauces, though they gave me a 3rd one to try for free, which was nice. (Not recalling the sauces I ordered, though I asked for the spiciest ones.)Order came out in 4-5 minutes, which I took back home since the spot doesn't have seating.The food itself was fantastic, especially the brisket and mac and cheese (though the pulled chicken was pretty good as well). Very tasty and larger-portioned than most BBQ spots that I'm used to. I'd put this spot right up there with any in NOVA in terms of food quality, and it might even be the best within 15 minutes or so of D.C.If I was grading based just on food quality, I would give this place 5 stars. But just given the lack of sit-down options that nearly all other similar BBQ spots have and the lack of a front-facing counter to order, feel like I have to downgrade slightly to 4 stars, sorry! The lady who eventually came out to take my order was very pleasant though. Noticed all the cooks and the manager were latina/latino, which was cool, though not something I've seen often at local BBQ spots.This spot is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for takeout. Overall the food was great and I'll definitely be back again multiple times to check out the other food options!

Food is extremely good! Pulled pork was top notch. Wish I remembered the name of the guy who served me because he was very friendly and added to the experience.

Best bbq ribs in the DMV area! Before I tried old blue bbq, I am always loved Rockland's, but now I guess I have a new favorite. Staff are so friendly and easy to chat with.