Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Little Rock, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Little Rock, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Little Rock using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Mojo's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3801 Mac Arthur Dr North Little Rock, AR 72118
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2947 Lakewood Village Dr North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3601 Warden Rd North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Rock City Taco & Margarita Bar

- Rating: 3.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 415 E 3rd St Little Rock, AR 72201
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

- Rating: 3.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12005 Westhaven Dr Little Rock, AR 72211
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2620 S Shackleford Rd Little Rock, AR 72205
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Fat Boys Barbque

- Rating: 3.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14611 Arch St Little Rock, AR 72206
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. Wings Take Out

- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1423 W Roosevelt Rd Little Rock, AR 72206
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Cajun/Creole, Barbecue
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#22. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3911 Mccain Blvd North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#21. Platnum BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 400 President Clinton Ave Little Rock, AR 72201
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#20. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2628 S Shackleford Rd Little Rock, AR 72205
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#19. Cross Eyed Pig

- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Rebsamen Park Rd Little Rock, AR 72202
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Mick's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 Mac Arthur Dr North Little Rock, AR 72118
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Fast Food
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#17. Sim's Bar-B Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1307 John Barrow Rd Little Rock, AR 72205
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Jefferson's Mobile Grilling

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 801 S Chester Little Rock, AR 72201
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Soul Food
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#15. H.B.'s BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6010 Lancaster Little Rock, AR 72209
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Count Porkula

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10840 Maumelle Blvd North Little Rock, AR 72113
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
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#13. Whole Hog Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12111 W Markham St Little Rock, AR 72211
- Categories: Barbecue
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#12. Chatz Smoked Meats & Catering

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 8801 Colonel Glenn Rd Little Rock, AR 72204
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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#11. Whole Hog Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2516 Cantrell Rd Little Rock, AR 72202
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Sim's Bar-B Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 S Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Terri-Lynn's Bar-B-Q & Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10102 Rodney Parham Rd Little Rock, AR 72227
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. The Rail Yard

- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1212 E 6th St Little Rock, AR 72202
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#7. Whole Hog Cafe NLR

- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4333 Warden Rd North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Smoke Shack Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20608 Hwy 365 North Little Rock, AR 72113
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Burge's Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5620 R St Little Rock, AR 72207
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#4. Jimmy's Jerk Chicken & BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 9820 W Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205
- Categories: Tacos, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#3. Pull Up At Big Dave's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 6214 E Roosevelt Rd Little Rock, AR 72206
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Burgers
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#2. Lindsey's Hospitality House & Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Curtis Sykes Dr North Little Rock, AR 72114
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp