Hotbox BBQ

About Hotbox BBQ

Hotbox BBQ is a barbecue restaurant operating as a food truck located outside Truth Brewing Company in Lancaster, PA. It specializes in slow-smoked meats such as brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, along with signature sides like Smoked Mac and Brisket Beans. The establishment is known for its flavorful barbecue, often prepared with cherry and apple wood, and offers a range of platters, sandwiches, and unique items like Smoked Salmon Belly and Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Customers can enjoy their food on-site, often pairing it with beverages from the adjacent brewery.

The Vibe

Hotbox BBQ operates with a casual and unpretentious food truck atmosphere, often situated alongside Truth Brewing Company. The service is noted by reviewers as friendly and attentive, with owners who engage with customers. The setting is suitable for a relaxed meal, whether dining solo or with family and friends. While the food truck itself is straightforward, the partnership with the brewery allows for a lively environment where patrons can enjoy craft beers with their barbecue. It is a place focused on the food and a welcoming interaction.

• casual
• lively
• family friendly
• unpretentious

What's Good

• Brisket Platter

  $28.97

  Slow-smoked brisket served with Smoked Mac and a choice of beans or slaw, accompanied by pickled onions and dill pickle chips.

• Smoked Mac

  $8.99

  Wood-fire boiled pasta in a creamy, smoked five-cheese blend, noted as a signature item and top seller.

• PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS

  $10.99

  Candied cubes of pork belly, smoked until tender with seasoned brown sugar and house BBQ sauce.

• HOTBOX RIBS Platter

  $26.97

  Smoked ribs coated in 'Derek's Revenge' rub, served with Smoked Mac, Brisket Beans, pickled onions, and a pickle chip.

• Brisket Beans

  $6.99

  BBQ beans enriched with brisket trimmings, often described by reviewers as 'magic' or 'killer'.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• quick bite
• lunch
• dinner