SOUTHERN LUV – American
Chef Essi Tadrus's barbecue room on Citrus Park Drive in Tampa, smoking premium meats under scratch-made sauces and award-winning sandwiches with the chef working the tables personally. A second location is planned for Davie, expansion following the reviews. It suits Citrus Park smoke runs, sauce-flight loyalists, chef-visit charm, and eaters who like the pitmaster checking their plate. The award shelf and the expansion plans tell the same story: sandwiches worth crossing town for, soon worth crossing counties.
8019 CITRUS PARK DR, TAMPA, FL, 33624 813-945-2443 https://southernluvbbq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at SOUTHERN LUV
Dairy-Free at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoke Show, 3 Meat, 2 Sides Platter and Pulled Pork (1/2 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoke Show, 3 Meat, 2 Sides Platter and Pulled Pork (1/2 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Luv BBQ Chips, Potato Salad and Corn Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Brisket (1/2 lb), Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link and Coca-Cola Freestyle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Brisket (1/2 lb), Original Beef Jerky and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Luv BBQ Chips, BBQ Beans and Coca-Cola Freestyle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Luv BBQ Chips, Potato Salad and Corn Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at SOUTHERN LUV
SOUTHERN LUV in Tampa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Corn Bread and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at SOUTHERN LUV
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Notorious P.I.G. | 22.9 g | 52.7 g |
| Carolina | 31.7 g | 37.8 g |
| Original Beef Jerky | 146.3 g | 27.6 g |
| Buffalo | 29.4 g | 25.7 g |
| Mac N Cheese | 50.5 g | 18 g |
| Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link | 7.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Smoke Show | 84.3 g | 7.6 g |
| Full Slab Ribs | 42.1 g | 7.4 g |
| BBQ Beans | 6.8 g | 4 g |
| Corn Bread | 4.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Coca-Cola Bottle | 3.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Coleslaw | 21 g | 1.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Hours Mon - Sat 11: 00 AM -
- 8:00 PM
Menu
Sandwiches
- Carolina - $9.75: Pulled pork or smoked chicken with sweet & tangy BBQ topped with coleslaw pickles and Carolina mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Award Winning Cuban - $12.75: Pulled pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Luv - $8.5: Smoked sausage, onions, peppers, Carolina Mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alabama - Slamma - $12.75: Pulled pork, bacon, smoked sausage, caramelized onions, Bama sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Texan - $13.75: Beef brisket, pickled jalepeños, spicy aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
Mac Bowls
- Notorious P.I.G. - $13.75: Pulled pork, sweet & tangy BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo - $13.75: Smoked chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Show - $13.75: Smoked sausage, caramelized onoins and peppers. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soulful Sides
- Mac N Cheese - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beans - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Bread - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Luv BBQ Chips - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
St. Louis Ribs
- Full Slab Ribs - $40: Smoked on pecan wood Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Rack Ribs - $20: Smoked on pecan wood Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters
- 1 Meat, 2 Sides Platter - $15: Choice of meat and two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat, 2 Sides Platter - $20: Choice of two meats and two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat, 2 Sides Platter - $25: Choice of three meats and two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Market
- Smoked Chicken (1/2 lb) - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket (1/2 lb) - $18 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ham (1/2 lb) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) - $12.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 100% Beef Sausage Link - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Link - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Retail Items
- Original Meat Stick - $3.5: Single serve
- Jalapeno Cheddar Meat Stick - $3.5: Single serve
- Original Beef Jerky - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb
- Sweet Heat Beef Jerky - $5.99
- Southern Luv BBQ Sauce Bottle - $7.99: Choice of Sweet & Tangy, Carolina Sauce, or Sweet Heat
Beverages
- Coca-Cola Freestyle - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coca-Cola Bottle - $3
- Iced Tea - $3
- Gano Excel Cafe - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about SOUTHERN LUV
- Is SOUTHERN LUV dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SOUTHERN LUV has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoke Show, 3 Meat, 2 Sides Platter and Pulled Pork (1/2 lb).
- What can I eat at SOUTHERN LUV on a dairy-free diet?
- Smoke Show, 3 Meat, 2 Sides Platter and Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SOUTHERN LUV have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Southern Luv BBQ Chips and BBQ Beans.
- Is SOUTHERN LUV gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at SOUTHERN LUV?
- Notorious P.I.G., at roughly 52.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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