Shorty's Bar-B-Q

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It's been almost 50 years since "Shorty" Allen opened his first log-cabin-style barbecue restaurant. Though the business changed hands in 1980, the hickory-smoked chicken and ribs, creamy cole slaw, and homemade baked beans remain the same. Consistently good food at affordable prices is only part of the recipe for Shorty's success. Other ingredients include a comfy Western motif, friendly service, and communal dining at long picnic tables, all of which make for a good-timey experience.

Cuisine(s): Barbecue

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Price: $

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa
Attire: Casual

Features: Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

2002 | BEST BARBECUE

Maybe it's the seasoning that's developed from years of repeated cooking on the grill and in cast-iron pots that makes the food at Shorty's taste so good. If the crowds of hungry patrons lined up at all hours outside the log-cabin-looking... More >
2001 | Best Key Lime Pie

Once was a time when picking a good key lime pie was simple. A half-dozen well-known ingredients and a straightforward preparation added up to a consistent product that would always deliver that sweet-tart bite. You don't meddle with a good thing... More >
2000 | Best Barbecue Beans

Ripe, tender young legumes swimming in a smoky sauce, the barbecue beans at Shorty's are more than just a side dish; they are a tangy treat to be savored all on their own. Naturally no one is suggesting you should sit in an enclosed restaurant... More >

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| Wed, May 06, 2009

This category is more important than ever, what with the economy falling apart faster than Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. The cost of living is rising, pay is decreasing, and gas stations are starting to offer adjustable-rate financing. Yes, money's tight, but you still gotta eat. Lucky for you, the lunch prices at Acapulco Lindo are bucking the trend. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, the quaint Mexican eatery in the heart of Wilton Manors serves big plates on the cheap. Inside, you'll find all manner of deal-seekers, from professional types tucking into gooey smothered burritos to blue collar boys scooping up savory picadillo. The dozen-plus-item lunch menu is expansive � beef tacos overflowing with spiced meat, palomino steaks smothered in sliced onions, tostadas piled to the ceiling � but on the rare occasion you're feeling fancier, Acapulco also runs daily specials like a lunch-sized (read: grande) portion of fajitas or crisp, cheesy flautas. Any of the huge meals start at $4.95, and include a soft drink and a cup of homemade sopa de pollo. Add to that a smiling wait staff dishing out bottomless baskets of chips and salsa (and some damn fine stuff, that), and this is one cheap lunch that feels extravagant. Now, coming up with the gas money to get there? That's another story.

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Main Menu

Small Plates

$6.25

Guacamole Mashed to Order with Pico De Gallo

$5.95

Chickpea Hummus with Homemade “pitzza” Bread

$6.50

Spinach, Artichoke, and Parmesan Gratin

$6.95

Spaghetti Squash Salad with Aged Ricotta and Walnuts

$7.25

Soprasetta with Chick Pea Salad, Feta, Basil, Sherry Vin. (Tucker)

$7.50

Roasted Beets, ‘urnge’ Dressing, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Walnuts

$8.25

Cane Skewered Shrimp On Wakame with Ginger & Soy (Tucker)

$8.95

Charleston Baked Lump Crab Cakes, Red Pepper Remoulade

Salads

Sml $4.25
Lrg $7.25

“crib” Salad with “crib” Dressing

Sml $5.75
Lrg $9.25

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and White Anchovies

Sml $5.25
Lrg $8.95

Old School Greek Salad On Romaine Lettuce

Sml $6.50
Lrg $9.75

Rocket Salad with Lemon Oil and Shaved Parmesan

$7.50

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts, Orange-Herb Oil

Large Plates

$7.75

Chicken Caesar Salad

$7.95

Shorty’s Chopped Salad with Hearts of Palm, Ranch Dressing

$8.50

Romaine Lettuce Cobb Salad, Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette

$8.75

Egg Pizza, Sunny Side Up, with Bacon, Cheddar, Sliced Tomato

$9.25

Roasted Falafel, “pitzza Bread”, Mediterranean Salad

$10.50

Wood Fired Pei Mussels with White Wine, Butter, and Garlic

$11.25

Blackened 6oz. Sirloin Steak, Romaine, Red Onion, Bleu Chees

$14.25

Cedar Planked Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

$15.25

Pecan Crusted Trout with Corn, Bacon, Vidalia Onions and Georgia Peach Butter (Toco Hills)

From the Wood Fired Grill
Tucker Location Only

$9.25

Shorty’s 8 Oz. “kobe Beef” Burger with Roasted Potatoes

$9.95

Grilled “tucker Style”buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes

$10.25

Shrimp Po’boy with Cole Slaw and Roasted Potatoes

$10.95

Bbq Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Shorty’s Pickle

$12.95

Buttermilk Grilled Chicken Breast, Garlic Mash Potatoes, Grilled Corn

$14.95

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Wood Fired Decatur/Tucker Style 'thin Crust Pizza'- Build Your Own
Sml Pie (10)- 8.95$ Lrg Pie (14) - 12.95$

Sml Pie Add Per Topping $0.50
Lrg Pie Add Per Topping $1.00

Regular Toppings
basil, banana peppers, black olives, capers, cheddar, cilantro, feta cheese, green olives, green peppers, ground beef, jalapenos, mushrooms, fresh onion, pepperoni, pesto, pineapple, ricotta, roasted garlic, salami, sausage, sliced tomato, spinach

Sml Pie Add $0.75
Lrg Pie Add $1.50

Rock Star Toppings
arugula, eggplant, black forest ham, buffalo mozzarella, goat cheese, roasted onion, gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, asparagus, bacon, artichoke hearts

Sml Pie Add $1.00
Lrg Pie Add $2.00

Super Star Toppings
prosciutto, portabella, white anchovies, kalamata olives, herbed chicken breast, bbq chicken breast, buffalo chicken breast, roasted tomato, shrimp, soprasetta

Shorty's Signature Pie
Sml Pie (10) - 10.50$ Lrg Pie (14) - 15.95

B.b. King
– shaved bbq pork tenderloin, cilantro, goat cheese, “czr” salad on top

Rhavi Shankar
– a white “no cheese” pie with curry oil, roasted vegetables, cilantro-mint chutney

John Lee Hooker
– bbq chicken with roasted onions and jalapenos, finished with cole slaw

Tina Turner
– caramelized onions, raw onions, gorgonzola, goat cheese, toasted walnuts

Van “the Man” Morrison
– potato, broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream on the side

Frankie Vallie and the “quattro Stagioni” –
artichokes(spring), olives(summer), mushrooms(fall), ham(winter)

I’m Rick James…
– sausage, walnuts, mushrooms, roasted onion, and broccoli

Declan Mcmanus
potato and pesto with roasted tomato and goat cheese, aged balsamic drizzle

Sly & the Family Stone
sliced strip loin, red onion, capers, gorgonzola

Disserts

$5.25

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies (2)
w/ whipped cream

$6.95

Shorty’s Own Tiramisu
( enough for one and a 1/2)

$7.75

Apple Pizza W/ Whipped Cream

$8.25

Key Lime Pie W/ Whipped Cream
(enough for two)

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