Jax's Longest Operating BBQ Joints

5. Jenkins Quality Barbecue - 1957



Jenkins Quality Barbecue began with Melton Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Willie Mae, in 1957. Jenkins didn’t have much to his name. What he did have was a secret family barbecue sauce recipe, which had been handed down from his father. He used this to open up his first of, what would become many, restaurants—with a menu that featured strictly ribs and chicken.



Over 50 years later, the second and third generations of the Jenkins family continue to run the place. Over the years, additional locations have opened. Today, Jenkins still offers a fairly straight-forward, simple menu— ribs, chicken, pork, beef, wings and a handful of sides. All meat is cooked over an oak wood-fired pit and basted with their famous mustard sauce.

The Jenkins family have given more to our city then just their BBQ. They have been very involved in the community, supporting programs and companies like YMCA, Scouts, and The Bridge of Northeast Florida.



For more information, visit: http://www.jenkinsqualitybarbecue.com/