Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock 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.
#26. J&M Bar-B-Q Express
- Rating: 2.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7924 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79424
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6251 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#24. Bigham's Smokehouse
- Rating: 2.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5012 Milwaukee Ave Lubbock, TX 79407
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#23. Pinkie's Barbecue
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4704 4th St Lubbock, TX 79416
- Categories: Barbecue
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#22. True Texas BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4405 114th St Lubbock, TX 79424
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. Bigham's Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4302 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
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#20. Bigham's Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3312 82nd St Lubbock, TX 79423
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#19. J&M Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3605 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Bone Daddy's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3008 West Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Beer Bar
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#17. Whistlin' Dixie
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 Buddy Holly Lubbock, TX 79401
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#16. Cagle Steaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Inler Ave Lubbock, TX 79416
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#15. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4805 S Loop 289 Ste 500 Lubbock, TX 79424
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#14. Kennard's Festival Snacks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1924 Ave A Lubbock, TX 79404
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#13. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6101 Slide Rd Lubbock, TX 79414
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#12. Big E's Barbeque
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. The Bent Nail
- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 5217 98th St Ste 900 Lubbock, TX 79424
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#10. Texas Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3604 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413
- Categories: Barbecue, Pizza, Bars
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#9. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4930 S Loop 289 Ste 300 Lubbock, TX 79414
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Rooster's TX BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1602 Main St Lubbock, TX 79401
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Aloha BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9810 Indiana Ave Ste 111 Lubbock, TX 79423
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#6. Wiley's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1805 Parkway Dr Lubbock, TX 79403
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Tom & Bingo's Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3006 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Eddie's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1324 E 50th St Lubbock, TX 79404
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. The Shack BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2309 N Frankford Ave Lubbock, TX 79416
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Chopped And Sliced BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 50th St Ste 110 Lubbock, TX 79413
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Burgers
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#1. Hill Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3017 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410
- Categories: Barbecue, Coffee & Tea
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