Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Tyler, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tyler, 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 Tyler 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.

#16. Jakes's BBQ

- Rating: 1.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 11968 TX-64 Tyler, TX 75704
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Spring Creek Barbeque

- Rating: 3.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5810 South Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75703
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 W Southwest Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Bodacious BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4030 Frankston Hwy Tyler, TX 75701
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 Ssw Lp Ste 323 Tyler, TX 75701
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 E Se Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#10. Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse-Tyler

- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 5424 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, TX 75703
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (New), Barbecue
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#9. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 4705 S Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75703
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#8. Local BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5875 Old Bullard Rd Ste 500 Tyler, TX 75703
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Pat Gee's Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 17547 County Rd 26 Tyler, TX 75707
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#6. Blessed Hands and BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 10981 US Hwy 69 N Tyler, TX 75706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Poke In Da Eye World Championship BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11811 Hwy 64 E Tyler, TX 75707
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#4. Soul Bar-B-Q & Soul Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1702 Garden Valley Rd Tyler, TX 75702
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#3. Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75702
- Categories: Barbecue, Music Venues, Bars
- Read more on Yelp