LELO'S BBQ

Is LELO'S BBQ clean? Mostly — a B (82/100) at its latest inspection, February 11, 2026. That visit logged 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations.

Inspectors cited 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations. That puts it safer than 32% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.6 from 6,048 reviews. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, and other dietary options.

B · 82/100 · safer than 32% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (82/100)
Violations
4 total — 2 high-priority, 2 basic
Address
1270 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Puerto Rican restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (6048 reviews)
Neighborhood
Orange City Estates
Seats
74
Phone
(386) 775-7745
Website
Official website
Photo of LELO'S BBQ
Photo: Lelo's BBQ

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 6,048 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Read together, this corpus is a split decision. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.0, so it reads as a strength.

14 of 17 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 14 of the 17 reviewers who rated. Conspicuously absent: cleanliness, which no reviewer brings up.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (82/100) with 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on February 11, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 32% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and garbage and refuse.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Wow!!! The food was soooooo good!! Everything we had was delicious. The chicken was slightly dry BUT had so much flavor I didn’t mind! They explained how the ordering system worked.

  • June 30, 2026

    Best place to visit if you want to taste the food like mom's home cooking!!!♡

  • June 29, 2026

    Excellent place, I recommend it 100%.

  • June 29, 2026

    Their food and service are awesome. Their pork(pernil) is the best in the US!

  • June 28, 2026

    After traveling 8 hours and wanting to eat some good food I was disappointed that I was turned away for taking my 8 week puppy indoors while in a. Doggie Carrier. Temperature outside was 95 and even with the windows open was unbearable. Saw a man inside with a full blown dog no markings of a service dog and was not told anything. Disappointed that this place has no respect for a 4 legged family member. Will share with all my friends from Florida to North Carolina. Ended up eating in Sanford Fl. at El Zocalowho without hesitation said we are all welcomed with our fur baby. Thanks El Zocalo.

  • June 25, 2026

    El pollo tenía un sazon y sabor divino lo recomiendo 100%

  • June 25, 2026

    First time. Excellent service.

  • June 24, 2026

    Me encanta sus comidas son deliciosas buen ambiente buen trato atentos al clientes precios varian las comidas lo recomiendo.

  • June 23, 2026

    Great Great food...especially the rice and beans!!

  • June 22, 2026

    La Comidas deliciosas buen ambiente buen trato atentos al clientes precios varian las comidas recomiendo. con un plato comen 2 personas bien.

  • June 16, 2026

    Les voy a ser bien honesta: nada mal con la comida en cuanto a sabor, pero siento que el precio es cariñoso (caro) para lo que sirven, y mi mayor decepción fue pedir un side de tostones y que tuviera que pagar aparte por la mayoketchup 😣 cuando en otros lugares te la incluyen y solo si quieres extra tiene un precio adicional. Yo solita gasté 32 dólares por una soda, un plato de beefsteak con arroz blanco y habichuelas, los tostones y un tres leches de nutella (que tan nutelloso no estaba). Siento que no hace sentido tener un side de yuca BIEN LLENO por el mismo precio de 4 tostones sin mayoketchup, así que escojan la yuca y no los tostones cuando vayan jajajaja. No pretendo ponerle los precios al local, solo digo que hay otras opciones en el área que voy a considerar cuando esté por allá porque, además, a veces da la sensación de que una que otra cajera te juzga jajajajaja, como que no ponen buena cara cuando específicas como quieres tu orden 🫣 Llámenme pesetera, no me importa 🤗 y sorry por la foto del plato ya empezado jajajaja

  • June 15, 2026

    Love the food here! I order the rotisserie chicken, mofongo, arroz con gondules! I've also tried the canoa! We'll definitely be back!

  • June 12, 2026

    Food was amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection. Generous portions for a great price. I HIGHLY recommend this place. Location is epic right off Interstate I-4

  • June 11, 2026

    I am a native Puerto Rican and this food was authentic, delicious and the portions are amazing.

  • June 9, 2026

    Their pork and rice is to die for. Plantains are good too.

  • June 8, 2026

    Quick service great food.

  • June 8, 2026

    No tan mal.

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Friday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 11, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. August 26, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 11, 2026