Best bbq on Reddit

314 reviews from r/phoenix, r/FortWorth, r/NorthCarolina and 39 more subreddits

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Little Miss BBQ

4.9

(17)

"Little Miss is worth the Lyft."

"Little Miss BBQ. Not in Mesa but it's the best in the Valley."

"Little Miss BBQ, while not in Mesa, is goated though."

"Little Miss BBQ and its not even close."

"Little Miss BBQ"

"Little Miss is the best but Joes in Gilbert honorable mention"

"Little Miss BBQ"

"Phoenix Little Miss."

"Little miss BBQ checks all the boxes."

"Phoenix- Little Miss BBQ."

Ray's BBQ

3.9

(11)

"Ray's is the best around."

"Rays bbq"

"For norman id stick with ray’s."

"Rays"

"Rays on Lindsay"

"Ray’s bbq on Lindsey"

"Rays....but his sides need some work."

Lexington BBQ

4.9

(7)

"Lexington bbq and speedys bbq are my go to spots."

"The only fair argument is going to Lexington."

"Lexington BBQ is the Mecca for central NC bbq and it’s less than an hour away."

"Lexington BBQ, aka The Honey Monk is ALWAYS going to be my recommendation."

"There’s nothing better than vinegar based goodness and red slaw."

"Lexington BBQ on smokehouse lane in Lexington."

"I'd recommend Lexington bbq or Speedy's bbq in Lexington."

Country BBQ

4.3

(7)

"Country BBQ is the one, hands down."

"Country BBQ for me. Always."

"Country BBQ."

"By elimination it's the best in the city."

"Options for BBQ in Greensboro aren’t great. Country BBQ is probably the best for Greensboro proper."

"Country BBQ is quite good."

Rudy's BBQ

4.5

(6)

"Rudy’s BBQ, and if you’re going up 35, Blacks BBQ in Lockhart-dubbed BBQ capital is outstanding"

"I Love Rudy's BBQ! Their ribs and turkey are awesome!"

"Rudy's has the best brisket, so it's the best *real* barbecue."

"Rudy's hands down"

"I like rudys in chandler but that’s cause I’m not from town and I don’t know where the real stuff is lol"

"Rudy’s BBQ never disappoints - half hottie, 1/2 lb turkey and potato salad is a solid meal"

Panther City BBQ

4.5

(6)

"Panther city bbq jalapeño cheese sausage !!!!!!"

"Their fusion menu is addictive."

"Panther City BBQ all day"

"Panther City or Dayne’s."

"Panther city is pretty strong."

"Panther city is very good."

407 BBQ

5.0

(5)

"407 BBQ might be your spot."

"Another rec for 407."

"407 is amazing!"

"407 BBQ in Argyle is probably the best in the area."

"Is the best BBQ close by in my opinion."

Caldwell's

5.0

(5)

"Caldwells all the way."

"Caldwell’s"

"In Mesa, Caldwell's."

"Caldwell’s"

"Just went to Caldwells for the second time. Can’t recommend it enough."

B's BBQ

5.0

(5)

"B's in Greenville or Sam Jones in Winterville."

"B’s BBQ in Greenville is the best to me."

"B’s in Greenville."

"B’s BBQ in Greenville, Skylight in Ayden and Sam Jones in Raleigh."

"B's BBQ Greenville, NC."

#10

Station 8 BBQ

5.0

(5)

"All good choices."

"Station 8"

"Station 8!"

"Hands down, and there's nothing that even sniffs close."

"And it's not even close."

#11

Hutchins BBQ

4.8

(5)

"Hutchins or bust!"

"Hutchins is king"

"Hutchins BBQ in Southlake delicious."

"Hutchins is great, Hurtado in Arlington, panther island."

"Hutchins and 407 BBQ are my recs but expect to drop at least a bill for 2 people."

#12

Spitfire

4.8

(5)

"Spitfire by far. The place is amazing"

"Spitfire all the way"

"Would recommend!"

"Their beef brisket is (or was) amazing."

"Spitfire used to be awesome. I haven't been in a couple of years but never had a bad meal and the ribs were always great"

#13

Hurtado's BBQ

4.8

(5)

"Hurtado in downtown fw"

"Hurtado BBQ."

"Hurtados is my favorite lately. Get the Texas Twinkie"

"Hurtado is great."

"Hurtado is the only place that I've been that comes close."

#14

BBQ Shop

4.6

(5)

"BBQ Shop, A&R BBQ & Rendezvous are the must haves in the city."

"BBQ Shop on Madison Avenue is about the best all around place you will find."

"Bbq shop is the only choice."

"Folks that work there seem to have been there for a while and very hospitable!"

"On Madison in midtown."

#15

Skylight Inn

4.6

(5)

"I drive five hours round trip to get Skylight Inn."

"The Skylight Inn in Ayden! Best BBQ in the state!"

"Skylight Inn in Ayden or Sam Jones in Greenville or Raleigh."

"Skylight inn Ayden Nc."

"Skylight or Sam Jones (Same thing) or B's."

#16

Dayne's BBQ

4.4

(5)

"Daynes, panther city, goldees, smoke-a-holics, brix. All great choices."

"Dayne's is my favorite."

"Daynes and Panther City."

"Daynes."

"Daynes in Aledo, Goldies is great."

#17

Stamey's

4.0

(5)

"I do think Stamey’s is legitimately good bbq."

"Try Stameys."

"Stamey’s in Greensboro."

"I'm loyal to Stamey's though. I grew up on it."

"Stameys is in Greensboro and a good Lexington style."

#18

Redneck BBQ Lab

5.0

(4)

"Drive out to either Redneck BBQ Lab or plan to get to B’s BBQ early."

"Redneck BBQ Lab in Four Oaks."

"The Redneck BBQ Lab just off I40 at Hwy 210 near Raleigh is fantastic."

"A pit stop at Redneck BBQ lab in Smithfield on the side of a convenience store is worth it for the burnt ends!"

#19

Goldee's BBQ

5.0

(4)

"If you're willing to wait in line Goldee's in Ft Worth is #1 on the Texas monthly list."

"Goldee’s!"

"Goldees is worth the wait."

"Goldees is great, was listed as the #1 spot in Texas."

#20

Archibald's

4.8

(4)

"I think Archibald's is great."

"Make sure you get lots of sauce and a loaf white bread."

"Archibalds is the best bbq in town."

"I’m sticking with Archibald’s but it has to be the one in Northport."

#21

Eric's Family Barbecue

4.8

(4)

"Erics family BBQ in Avondale is the shit."

"Eric’s Family Barbecue in Avondale. Don’t sleep on it!"

"The best BBQ ever is Eric’s Family Barbecue!"

"Eric's Family Barbecue in Avondale."

#22

Pork on a Fork

4.8

(4)

"Pork on a fork north phoenix has always done well by me."

"I absolutely love Pork on a Fork."

"Pork on a Fork, and it's not even close."

"Pork on a Fork"

#23

Sabar BBQ

4.8

(4)

"The best BBQ in the city right now is Sabar."

"You absolutely have to try Sabah."

"Look up Sabar BBQ. They are former Goldie's pitmasters. Fantastic fusion brisket."

"Sabar BBQ. Severely underrated but my personal favorite."

#24

Sweet Baby Ray's

4.5

(4)

"Sweet Baby Ray’s."

"Gotta be sweet baby rays man it's like liquid gold for ribs and chicken."

"Sweet baby rays makes some great stuff for 'easy to find'."

"Baby Rays is pretty darn good."

#25

Black Powder

4.3

(4)

"Black Powder in Jamestown or Hurseys in Burlington are my picks."

"Black powder and eat there to get their fries hot and crispy."

"If you're will to drive a bit the black powder in Jamestown and Steve's in graham are both solid."

"Black Powder-Greensboro/Jamestown (you'll understand once you get here)."

#26

Big Nate's

4.0

(4)

"Big Nate’s. Caldwell and bonus points."

"Big nates and jalapeno bucks if they count"

"Big Nate’s"

"Big Nate’s in East Mesa is good."

#27

Cozy Corner

5.0

(3)

"Cozy Corner"

"Hell man, even as a vegan I know Cozy Corner is the spot."

"Cozy Corner"

#28

Park Street

5.0

(3)

"Park Street is the best one."

"I'd say go to the Park Street one."

"Park Street was the best I've had so far"

#29

Swig 'N Swine

5.0

(3)

"Myrtle Beach."

"Is as good as it gets! Everything there is fantastic."

"Is the best in the city of Myrtle."

#30

Dyer's

5.0

(3)

"Dyers hands down best in town, if I’m in a restaurant I want to be waited on, Dyers service is top of the game!"

"Dyers is always my favorite"

"I’ve always been a huge fan of Dyer’s"

#31

Hayden Block

4.7

(3)

"I like Hayden Block best, but Prairie Dog is a bigger space with big tables."

"Hayden block."

"Hayden Block (and their subsidiaries) has had pretty consistent high quality since about a year after their opening."

#32

Smokey Mo's

4.7

(3)

"I rocked his world with the 'Franklin' style brisket with only Salt and Pepper out of my pellet smoker."

"Must shout out Smokey Mo’s if anyone is in Tucson."

"I really enjoy smokey mo's for what it is, there is no shame at all on that take."

#33

Brown's BBQ

4.7

(3)

"My personal favorite is Brown's BBQ on south Lamar."

"The best bbq place is Browns BBQ and soul food."

"Brown’s BBQ and Soul Food."

#34

Tyler's

4.7

(3)

"Tyler's is the best BBQ."

"Tyler’s and Spicy Mike’s are by far the best in the middle of the city."

"I really like Tyler’s. I like Rudy’s too, but it’s a chain instead or mom and pop."

#35

Willard's

4.7

(3)

"Not afraid to come on here and stump for Willards in Chantilly."

"Willards burnt ends burrito is unique and delicious."

"Willard's in Chantilly"

#36

Eric's

4.7

(3)

"Eric’s in Avondale is the only place in town."

"Eric’s hands down."

"Eric’s is the way to go."

#37

2Fifty BBQ

4.3

(3)

"If you’re willing to go to Riverdale, 2Fifty BBQ is excellent."

"I think the food at the OG 2Fifty in Riverdale Park MD is better."

"I heard that 2Fifty BBQ in DC (K Street) is pretty good."

#38

Smithfield's

4.3

(3)

"I'm a big fan of Smithfield's off of Elm-Eugene."

"Smithfields should get some love."

"My favorite is Smithfield's eastern style."

#39

Angelo's BBQ

4.3

(3)

"Angelo's is our favorite!"

"Angelo’s has been around 60 years."

"Old school Angelo’s."

#40

Joe's Real BBQ

4.3

(3)

"Joes Real BBQ in Gilbert"

"Joe's real BBQ and Caldwell county BBQ in Gilbert."

"Joes real bbq in downtown Gilbert!"

#41

Teddy's BBQ

4.0

(3)

"Rocks!"

"Teddys BBQ El Sancho Food Truck"

"Weslaco - Teddy's (slipping fast after TM fame)"

#42

Lewis BBQ

4.0

(3)

"John Lewis was Franklin's (Austin) pit master."

"Not really worth it if you just did franklins in tx."

"Lewis Barbecue is good....BUT very peppery."

#43

Brix BBQ

4.0

(3)

"Pretty damn good brisket and sausage."

"BRIX."

"Brix is great."

#44

Chad's

4.0

(3)

"In Edgewater."

"Or Bark in stevensville for BBQ."

#45

Bricks

3.7

(3)

"Seconding 'Bricks'! My carnivorous husband loves it!"

"Bricks smoked meats, downtown."

"Bricks is good. It's the best mediocre bbq."

#46

Bark BBQ

3.7

(3)

"Bark in Stevensville. Bark. Bark. Bark."

"Across the bridge in Stevensville."

"Everywhere else is trash."

#47

Lem’s

5.0

(2)

"Lem's is open Mondays (closed Tuesdays) and has been one of the best BBQ spots in town for forever"

"Lem’s, Honey1"

#48

Meat Project

5.0

(2)

"If you dont want a ton of sides and care more about the quality of meat, Meat Project hands down."

"Meat project 100%."

#49

Wonjo

5.0

(2)

"Is absolutely amazing and beginner friendly."

"Never had a bad time."

#50

Nubiani

5.0

(2)

"Had a great time at nubiani!!!"

"Great service, great food."

#51

Six Capital

5.0

(2)

"Six capital."

"I’d say six capital is the only option for bbq in Aurora."

#52

Caldwell County BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Caldwell county bbq!!!!"

"If you’re in the east valley, Caldwell County BBQ is fire!!"

#53

Prairie Dog

5.0

(2)

"Prairie Dog for taste and value."

"Prairie Dog is my go to for the best value between price and quality."

#54

Honest Grill

5.0

(2)

"If we're going for quality, Honest Grill has been the best for me."

"Honest Grill has been the best for me."

#55

Mission BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Mission BBQ or Sam Jones in the area I’m at anyway."

"1. Mission BBQ."

#56

Parker's BBQ

5.0

(2)

"My first choice: Parkers Barbecue, Highway 301, Wilson, NC."

"Parker’s bbq in wilson nc."

#57

Smokin' Joe's

5.0

(2)

"Go to smokin joes in noble. It’s the best around."

"I like the smokin joes in noble"

#58

Rolling Smoke

5.0

(2)

"Rollin Smoke for sure."

"Their sides and burnt ends are excellent."

#59

Spicy Mike's

5.0

(2)

"Spicy Mike's is the best."

"Spicy Mike’s are by far the best in the middle of the city."

#60

Cattleack

5.0

(2)

"Is one of the best in the state."

"Cattleack in Farmers Branch, TX."

#61

Payne's

5.0

(2)

"Paynes for the sandwich, BBQ Shop for the ribs."

"Payne's is the only answer."

#62

Killer Wail

5.0

(2)

"Killerwail has the best brisket in town imo."

"Killerwail - amazing brisket, sausage and sides."

#63

Pottery Grill

5.0

(2)

"I prefer Pottery Grill in Cottondale."

"Best BBQ Chicken, Ribs and Slaw!"

#64

Ain't She Grand BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Ain't She Grand in Donna. Fantastic bbq."

"Ain't she grand bbq in Donna if you're willing to get outside McAllen."

#65

Little Pigs BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Is my personal favorite."

"Little Pigs has 2 locations; both are excellent."

#66

Sims BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Sims is the best."

#67

Big Daddy's

5.0

(2)

"Big daddys!!!"

"Big Daddy's on Lewis! The best!"

#68

Mill River BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Another vote for Mill River in St Albans!"

"Come up to St. Albans. Mill River. The wings are absolutely the best in the state."

#69

Hideaway BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Best wings, good brisket, great ribs, and tasty sides."

"Hideaway in Odenton is the only answer."

#70

Parks BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Parks or Soot Bull Jeep. The best."

"Parks, chosun, soot bul jip, also work"

#71

Parker's

5.0

(2)

"Parker’s in Wilson."

"Grew up on Parker’s. It’ll always be the best to me."

#72

Nine Line

5.0

(2)

"Nine Line all the way"

"Honestly 9 line is really good. up there with tyler’s for me!"

#73

When Pigs Fly BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Best BBQ in the city."

"Are my favorites."

#74

Homemade BBQ Sauce

5.0

(2)

"You should try making your own! It’s basically ketchup, plus some apple cider vinegar, molasses and some other kitchen spices."

"I make and sell several BBQ sauces, but my personal favorite for chicken is my pineapple/orange/habanero sauce."

#75

Meat Wagon

5.0

(2)

"Is the best!!"

"That shit was soo good. Been meaning to get over there and try it again"

#76

Waldo's

5.0

(2)

"Waldo’s is it."

"Waldo’s has the best BBQ sauce I have ever had."

#77

Wister's

5.0

(2)

"Is waaaayyyy better than Sweet Lucy’s, Jessie’s, Holy Que’s, all of them!!!"

"THE BEST, HANDS DOWN IS WISTER’s!!!!"

#78

Papa Bears BBQ

5.0

(2)

"Papa bears if you're in the far east valley apache junction area."

"Hidden Gem - PAPA BEARS in AJ. Trust."

#79

Nicky's

4.5

(2)

"Nicky’s (formerly Alley Cat)."

"Nicky's @ Oro on the weekends is so good and new."

#80

Dreamland

4.5

(2)

"I love Dreamland for ribs."

"Dreamland."

#81

Rib Shack

4.5

(2)

"Definitely bussin."

"I always slide to ribshack also."

#82

Community Q

4.5

(2)

"Community Q is a classic."

"Community Q."

#83

Taylor'd

4.5

(2)

"Taylor’d hands down."

"Taylor’d is one I hit up often."

#84

Ford's BBQ

4.5

(2)

"Ford’s is great, Fox Bros is elite."

"Ford’s BBQ in Oakhurst"

#85

Pork N Things

4.5

(2)

"It's the best bbq I have ever had hands down"

"Pork n Things is worth the drive."

#86

Ruthie’s BBQ

4.5

(2)

"Ruthie’s brisket is phenomenal."

"Ruthie’s All Day is certainly worth a go."

#87

Dub's BBQ

4.5

(2)

"Yes, Dubs is the best"

"Thanks for the help y’all! We settled on Dub’s and it was pretty good!"

#88

ZZQ

4.5

(2)

"My personal favorite is ZZQ in RVA."

"Maybe ZZQ?"

#89

John Brown BBQ

4.5

(2)

"For sure John Brown. Get the corn bread."

#90

Alabama White Sauce

4.0

(2)

"My personal preference is not to have BBQ sauce, if anything 5 min before pulling them off the grill brush some honey on them and then sprinkle your favorite rub."

"Alabama white is a good finishing sauce."

#91

Terrell's

4.0

(2)

"Off waldo."

#92

JL Smokehouse

4.0

(2)

"JL Smokehouse is pretty good."

#93

Pik N Pig

4.0

(2)

"Pik n Pig. They run out so need to call."

"A hidden gem is the Pik N Pig in Carthage."

#94

Bama BBQ

4.0

(2)

"Try Bama BBQ in NP."

"Bama BBQ is my choice for good BBQ sandwich."

#95

Eric's Family BBQ

4.0

(2)

"Eric's family BBQ, Avondale."

"Eric's Family Barbecue in Avondale."

#96

Corky's BBQ

4.0

(2)

"Get Corky’s BBQ FedEx d overnight from Memphis."

"Interesting no one has mentioned CORKYS?!!!"

#97

Hutchins

4.0

(2)

#98

Heim BBQ

2.3

(3)

"Best I've had is Heim."

"Heim has really fallen off since the main guy left."

"Heim is terrible."

#99

Sonny's BBQ

3.0

(2)

"Sliced pork big deal on garlic bread with beans from Sonny's 10 million%."

"You'll get pretty solid BBQ at any of the BBQ places as long as it isn't Sonny's."

#100

Risky's BBQ

1.0

(2)

"Been eating at Risky's for bbq? Sheesh, just pick anywhere else."

"There’s about two dozen places better than Risky’s lmao."

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