Two Black Guys and a Whole Lotta Heart
Cameron Ryals and Drexter Ards brought 30+ years of culinary expertise and a whole lot of soul to a food truck in Ocoee — and Central Florida hasn't been the same since.
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How the Truck Got Rolling
Cameron and Drexter pooled decades of professional kitchen experience to build something Ocoee didn't have — a food truck rooted in soul food tradition. They parked at The Backyard on West Road and let the smoke do the talking.
Fifteen Hours of Commitment
The brisket goes on the smoker for fifteen hours — no shortcuts, no compromises. A deep mahogany bark, a pink smoke ring, butter-tender meat that earned TBG a spot among Apopka's top-voted BBQ spots.
Florida Style BBQ, Defined
TBG's Florida Style BBQ pulls from the soul food tradition while carving its own lane — fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoky sausage links, flash-fried brussels sprouts with bourbon bacon jam, and smoked tofu for the plant-based crowd.
Ocoee Made Them Family
Regulars kept coming back — and brought their people — pushing TBG to a 4.9-star rating built entirely on word of mouth. The one-year anniversary said it all: music, giveaways, and two founders genuinely grateful for every plate.
Still Just Getting Started
From full-service catering and whole-brisket pre-orders to wherever the road takes them next, Cameron and Drexter carry the same backyard spirit that sparked TBG. Come find the truck — bring your appetite.
