Shorty's BBQ
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About Shorty's BBQ
Miami's oldest BBQ joint, wood-smoking Southern classics on South Dixie Highway since 1951 (74+ years).
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- Baby Back Ribs
- Beef Brisket
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- BBQ
- Service
- Walk-ins
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