Martin's BBQ in Ocala
The Puerto Rican rotisserie chicken chain's planned Ocala restaurant: address, permit status and menu basics.
Where It Is and Where It Stands
Google Maps lists "Martins BBQ" at 2601 SW 19th Avenue Rd., next door to Big Lee's Serious About BBQ at 2611. On Nov. 1, 2026, the listing showed no hours, phone number or website. The chain's history page says it aspires to open in Ocala and still carries an older line about opening "by 2024."
The City of Ocala's eTRAKiT permit portal has these records among those for parcel 2374-013-000, as of Nov. 1, 2026. BWC Construction is the contractor on the building permit.
| Permit | Work | Status | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMO23-0119 | Demolition | Finaled | Issued Nov. 27, 2023; finaled Sept. 18, 2024 |
| BLD24-0115 | New commercial building | Issued | Issued Aug. 20, 2024 |
| SITE24-0090 | Site work | Finaled | Issued Sept. 23, 2024; finaled Dec. 1, 2025 |
| FHD25-0013 | Listed as "Martins BBQ FHD" | Issued | Issued Aug. 4, 2025 |
| FSUP25-0021 | Listed as "Martins BBQ Protex in Exst FHD" (contractor: Armor Fire Protection) | Issued | Issued Sept. 10, 2025 |
What Martin's BBQ Serves
According to the company, Martin's BBQ started in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, in 1962 under the promise of "Asado, Juicy, Tasty" chicken. Roasted chicken remains the center of the menu, alongside ribs, daily specials and more than 15 Puerto Rican side dishes such as rice with gandules. The company calls itself Puerto Rico's leading fast food restaurant, with multiple locations across the island. The Ocala menu and prices have not been posted on the pages we checked.
Martin's BBQ is not Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, the whole-hog barbecue company whose location list covers Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martin's BBQ in Ocala?
Google Maps and City of Ocala permit records place it at 2601 SW 19th Avenue Rd., Ocala, FL 34471.
Is Martin's BBQ open in Ocala?
As of Nov. 1, 2026, Only In Ocala found no opening date on the chain's website. City records showed the building permit still in "Issued" status, and the Google Maps listing showed no hours or phone number.
What does Martin's BBQ serve?
The chain's history page centers on its roasted chicken and also lists ribs, daily specials and more than 15 Puerto Rican side dishes, including rice with gandules.
Is this the same as Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint?
No. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is a whole-hog barbecue company whose site lists locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and South Carolina. Martin's BBQ is the Puerto Rican chain founded in 1962.
Where are the other Martin's BBQ locations in Florida?
The chain's history page names Tampa and Kissimmee. Its Facebook page lists 5042 Irlo Bronson Hwy. in Kissimmee.
How this page was checked: Google Maps, the City of Ocala permit portal and the company's own pages, read Nov. 1, 2026. See our editorial guidelines.
Martin's BBQ en Ocala
Martin's BBQ, la cadena puertorriqueña de pollo asado fundada en 1962, construye un restaurante en 2601 SW 19th Avenue Rd., Ocala, FL 34471. Al 1 de noviembre de 2026, el sitio web de la cadena no indica fecha de apertura y los registros de la Ciudad de Ocala muestran el permiso de construcción todavía en estado "Issued". La empresa ofrece pollo asado, costillas, especiales del día y más de 15 acompañantes puertorriqueños, como arroz con gandules. También tiene restaurantes en Tampa y Kissimmee.