Whether youโre new to Roots N Blues or youโre a seasoned veteran who's come every year, you know that one of the very important aspects of the festival is the food. With over 20 vendors gracing the grass of Stephens Lake Park, there are endless food options this year. But what happens when you donโt feel like spending a lot on food? We went and found the five cheapest food options on Food Vendor Row. Hereโs what we found:
Not'cho Ordinary Taco, $6-$7
Cooks at Not'cho Ordinary Taco assemble tacos at Roots N Blues 2019.
Not'cho Ordinary Taco serves up exactly what its name indicates. With menu items including a $6 PoBoy taco with grilled blackened shrimp, spicy aioli and parmesan, to a $7 Hawaiian Surf and Turf taco with teriyaki steak and shrimp, pineapple chutney and swiss cheese, itโs easy to know this one-stop taco shop will leave you full and satisfied without breaking the bank. ย ย
Dickeyโs Barbecue Pit, $7.50
A brisket sandwich with sides of coleslaw and beans from Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
Dickeyโs is no stranger to the barbecue game. With locations all across the country, itโs safe to say they have BBQ down. At RNB, the barbecue pit is offering sandwiches for $7.50 with your choice of meat โ pulled pork, chicken or brisket. Add a side of beans, slaw, chips or mac & cheese for $2.50.
Haroldโs Doughnuts, $8
Pulled pork sandwich on a doughnut bun from Harold's Doughnuts.
Haroldโs Doughnuts is bringing back their signature barbecue doughnut for the sixth consecutive year at Roots N Blues. Harolds is offering a pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwich on a homemade doughnut bun. They also offer a sandwich called the King Richard, which features a harvest apple chutney, caramel drizzle and chocolate ganache. Get either for $8 (or get both!).
Big Daddyโs BBQ, $8.75-$11
Pork nachos from Big Daddy's BBQ.
Big Daddyโs BBQ is a local Columbia barbecue restaurant that is serving a simple, but delicious menu at this years Roots N Blues. Theyโre offering a range of items for a range of prices, but you canโt go wrong with the sandwiches or the dinners. For $8.75, you can get a pulled pork sandwich with a side, while for $11, you can get a brisket dinner with two sides. For something slightly larger to share, they also offer pork nachos for $10. Or if youโre really hungry, grab a slab of ribs for $24.
Ozark Mountain Biscuit Company $11-$14
Weโve all seen the Ozark Mountain Biscuit Company food truck driving all over Columbia, but they are staying in one place all weekend. Catch them at Roots N Blues serving items from a chicken fried biscuit for $11 to The Boss Hog for $14, which features simmered greens, pulled pork and a fried egg.
