As home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is a lively college town with a deep love for sports, live music, and affordable—and seriously tasty—barbecue.
The city’s ‘cue scene is a blend of Florida tradition, Southern comfort, and a touch of college-town creativity, with pitmasters dishing out smoky goodness to hungry students and locals alike.
Mojo Hogtown Bar-B-Que
Set in a roomy, funky space with vintage Americana décor, Mojo is a Gainesville go-to for everything barbecue.
Their ribs are award-winning, the smoked turkey is tender and flavorful, and the burnt ends are required eating for fans of bark and smoke…