LAKE WALES, Fla. — Someone told me about the smell of a local BBQ restaurant that hits you before you even open the door. Slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork dripping in sauce and ribs kissed by fire and time.
Smoking DJ's BBQ has become a lunchtime institution, but it didn't start with a brick-and-mortar.
It started on wheels. What began as a family-run food truck serving up barbecue around the area has grown into a permanent spot on North 1st Street, where regulars keep the staff busy.
WATCH: Smokin' DJ's BBQ goes from food truck to downtown Lake Wales brick-and-mortar
The menu is packed with low-and-slow smoking, homemade sides and portions that don't leave you hungry.
It's a must-try stop that definitely delivers an authentic taste of small-town Florida.
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