Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lubbock

19 restaurant menus in Lubbock, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Chopped & Sliced Bbq
Chopped & Sliced Bbq
93/100 (599 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Southwestern
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
E & J Smokehouse And Grill
E & J Smokehouse And Grill
92/100 (927 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Wiley's Bar-b-que
Wiley's Bar-b-que
87/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Worth Looking for..... Called ahead to make sure the place was open. Guy who answered phone very nice. OK. So we made the drive out there....oh. So..."
Pamelaparker
"Me and my fiancé went to eat this afternoon here. We ordered the chopped beef sandwich with potato salad and cokes and it also came with onions..."
Daniel Garcia
"This place has lived up to all of its reviews and ratings. Everything was delicious! My group ordered one of every meat and we sampled each platter...."
ChicPhil
"Amazing and delicious smoked BBQ family dinner. Assortment of meats and side dishes for an excellent and fair price. I will definitely be back if I'm..."
Danielle Tuckerman
"Great old fashion Bar-B-Q. Slow smoked by true bbq pit masters. The prices are great, especially when you get the family packs. Each includes sliced..."
Ron Rieken
"THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! PULLED UP IN A SEMI THEY TOOK MY ORDER OVER THE PHONE DUE TO ONLY DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE. CUSTOMER..."
Charlotte Sims
"This is a small "mom and pop" restaurant that serves BBQ and burgers. The chopped beef plate is big and comes with pinto beans and potato salad. ..."
Cynthia Weaver
"All I can say is RIB SANDWICH. I am originally from Wisconsin, and am bbq clueless. But I love ribs, so the rib sandwich sounded awesome. But it is..."
Heidi Ritter
"Big fish sandwich. And well sliced brisket sandwich.both are perfect taste. Great price for the..."
Stvnjojo Garcia
"It was the best barbecue I've had here in Lubbock. Mr. Wylie sure knows how to smoke his brisket. Best tasting ribs ever!! Wish I could give it more..."
Marisa Fernandez
Rudy's Country Store And Bar-b-q
Rudy's Country Store And Bar-b-q
86/100 (809 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cream Corn & Loaded Baked Potato
Potato Salad
Pulled Pork & Smoked Sausage
Sweet Tea
Sandwiches
Loaded Baked Potato with Turkey
Dr Pepper
New Potatoes
Spicy Sausage
Cole Slaw
Beef
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Salad
Smoked Turkey
Ribs
Brisket Baked Potato
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Moist Brisket Sandwich
Fatty Brisket
Turkey Sandwich
Red Potatoes
Pork
Moist Brisket by the Pound
pork ribs
Loaded Potatoes & Brisket Sandwich
Hot Sauce
BEEF BRISKET
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Inside Four Bar K
86/100 (162 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Barbecue
"A good secret. Been to 4 bar K for both the Friday lunch and for private parties. Chuck the owner is a colorful fellow, but Ive always found him..."
Scott W.
"Secret. Best kept secret in town. Friday lunch buffet. Bring cash. You won't regret..."
AmyL
"Went there 5-6-2022 staff was very nice and helpful. Had a large party joining me. Bbq and fixing were excellent w/ free beer and wine . Music was..."
Billy Cummings
"I came here on Friday for lunch with some friends, it was one of their recommendations, and it was very good barbecue. You can get as much as you..."
Rishi Gipson
"Awesome place. Chuck the owner is a terrific person and cook. I wish the camera on my phone had been working. Daughter Megan is quite a asset and..."
B E Scott
"Fridays only 11:30- 2:00. $12 barbecue lunch plate with free beer and wine!! Live music and great..."
The Gadson
"The Best BBQ Place in Town with the awesome atmosphere. The Owner Chuck is the Best BBQ..."
Nathan Bell
"Been eating BBQ at this place for 25 years. Great..."
Wesley Minyard
The Shack
The Shack
85/100 (1678 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Cheesecake
Ribs
Cheesecakes
"Best BBQ in Lubbock! Brisket and turkey breast with the beans is the way to go in my opinion. Sausage and ribs are good too! Must check it out for..."
John Campbell
"The food was excellent, but we got there just before closing and all they had left was 1/2 lb of chopped brisket and bbq chicken and turkey breast...."
Marcus Ziemer
"Truly my favorite BBQ in Lubbock. Well worth the drive, you won’t regret..."
Brandon Carter
"Today was the 1st time I have been here and it is one of the best if not the best bbq places I have ever eaten!! definitely a favorite will have to..."
Sally Mata
"We decided to let the Shack smoke the turkey for us this year and it was a great decision. We had a full house for Thanksgiving and everyone loved..."
Scott Duran
"It was some of the best BBQ I have ever had! Rustic setting, not expensive. Slow smoked flavor. Choice of sauces on the table. Looking forward to a..."
Sherry Johnston Timmerman
"Great place! Pork ribs were very good and the brisket was excellent. Good atmosphere and fast, friendly service. We will definitely be..."
Matt Robinson
"First time at The Shack yesterday and it didn’t disappoint! From the Lean Brisket, Turkey, Pulled Pork, Loaded Potatoe Salad, and Pinto Beans!..."
Sidney Moats
"It was our first time and it did not disappoint! The pulled pork was super moist and the ribs were very tasty! Loved the..."
Beth Lee Presley
"Today we ventured out to The Shack BBQ place was some of the best barbeque we have had . Will for sure return..."
Rita Brown
"My absolute FAVORITE bbq in town! The brisket is the best thing you will ever taste..."
Georgina Armstrong
"Best bbq ribs.brisket i have ever had ! Even better than mine..."
Todd Schiefert-deniord
"The best brisket in the panhandle, hands down. Juicy and smoked to perfection with an insanely delicious bark. So good we ended up taking home..."
Josh King
"Great BBQ! Had the Brisket and Beef Rib. Very tender. Sauces were great, ranging from sweet to extreme spicy. Sides were solid, we got the coleslaw..."
Joji Bronner
"If you like good BBQ, this is it! Driving through the area and I’m glad I didn’t have to drive far into town to get good food. Some of the best..."
Christian Ortiz
"Truly excellent barbecue. Stopped on a whim during a road trip, we knew we were in for a treat as there was a line forming before they even..."
Heather Holland
"We love this place! Delicious food, nice people, and reasonable prices..."
Bree Rod
"Revised review 4.24.22 Open at 11 Thursday- Sunday until sell out. Great food as always. They have an dining room as well as an outdoor covered..."
Cynthia Weaver
"Called the Shack to cook me a Brisket for my birthday. Everything went according to plan at pickup. When I got home and unwrapped the brisket, the..."
Rick Vance
"Don't pass this place up its definitely a gem! People are really nice and the food is the best! Pulled pork had so much flavor and the bbq sauce was..."
SRH M
Aloha Bbq
Aloha Bbq
84/100 (1063 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Katsu Plate
Steak Fried Rice
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Chicken Musubi
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Beef
Combo with Fried Rice
Ribs
Teriyaki Fried Rice
Chicken & Beef Combo
Stir Fry Beef Noodles with 3 Eggs
Bulgogi
Stir Fried Noodles with Beef
Loco Moco
Pollo Al Barbacoa
Beef Fried Rice
Potstickers
Seafood Combo
Egg Rolls
Fried Shrimp
BBQ Mix Plate
"The only bad thing about our visit was, NOTHING!!! We got out of the car and could smell how good it was gonna be. Took about 30 minutes for our..."
Charles Long
"Good food, expect a wait, one cashier and one cook...The cashier does the cooking as well. We ordered a mini BBQ beef with white rice and macaroni..."
Ca Savini
"Aloha is back open everyone! I came all the way from ohio to try this and I can confirm this is the best noodles I've ever had. I recommend trying..."
zSH4D03z
"The food is excellent and the portions are generous. The beef and chicken meals we ordered were tender and sweetly tasty. The cheese macaroni was..."
Diana Bailey-Kent
"Really good food, must be willing to wait 15 min or so to get it. Cashier and one cook, they're both working like mad to get the orders out. 3 tables..."
Robert Dixon
Eddie's Barbeque
Eddie's Barbeque
83/100 (300 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Lunch
Beef
Ribs
Sit down
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing!. We visited a few weeks ago after receiving a coupon for Eddies. The beef was perfectly tender and the sausage just spicy enough, easily the..."
Vanna Sullivan
"Yum. We stopped in on a Friday lunch and were pleasantly surprised by fun, live music, and a friendly staff. The meat is decently smoked, the sauce..."
Todd
"Best Bar B Q & party locationEVER!!!. It's not just that it's in a hole in the wall location, off the beaten chain restaurant row... or that you can..."
Juliebterrell
"Eddie's is a treasure!. I gotta say I agree with that blogger's review 100%. I love to go to Eddie's for a sliced brisket sandwich (maybe the best in..."
Jason B.
"This place is definitely a hidden gem Amazing food amazing people thanks Mr.Eddie I'll definitely be..."
Ashley
"You know when you are at the right place when you pull up and see nothing but construction vehicles parked outside. I had the 2 meat plate. I..."
Joseph Cordova
"Amazing food, and the staff here treats everyone like..."
Stacy Gifford
"I'm in awe with the bbq. So good! And the owner Eddie is so nice, thank you Eddie for the..."
Sandra Barnhouse
"Probably the best BBQ brisket I have ever eaten. And I got it on a frito pie. It was delicious. The sausage however was a little spicy, not too much..."
Aarick Brown
J&m Bbq
J&m Bbq
82/100 (481 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Tom & Bingo's Hickory Pit Bbq
Tom & Bingo's Hickory Pit Bbq
82/100 (553 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Beef
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Favorite. BBQ in town for the taste. As a Tech student I usually order the Tech Cycle which is a bingo burger with your choice of 2 sausage or beef..."
Sdsd
"Alive and well!. "The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated!" T&B was erroneously reported as no longer in business which is absolutely false!..."
BuffaloGal
"Unique and delicious. We stopped by looking for a quick lunch in between baseball games. It isn't really an eat in place, although there are school..."
LM
"Best Quick BBQ in Lubbock. Bingo's has been in Lubbock a long time and has been great for what I remember of them for at least the past 20 years...."
David
"Chop brisket is old school . Like the simple menu chop brisket , ham, sausage, chips..."
Tyler
"We finally meet after all these years!. I have heard from different people over the years that the chopped brisket sandwiches here are the best...so..."
Eat-Enjoy-Share-Repeat
"Great BBQ , small portions. The BBQ and sauce are awesome! The burgers not as great. Prices for portions..."
Fromager
"TomAnd Bingos. When I was a young boy ,my sisters and I ran away from home for a day, lol.....the first place we headed was for Tom and Bingos BBQ..."
Thomas Gill
"False Report!. Tom and Bingo's is not closed and has no intentions of closing. I talked with the guy who runs the place and he's got no idea how..."
Joseph Yeager
"Great hickory-smoked flavor. Best example of a place with a tiny menu, done exceptionally..."
Emily B.
"Best Chopped Beef in the State. I've had brisket all over the country and prefer this chopped sandwich to any I've had. Tom chops your sandwich on a..."
Steve
Texas Cafe And Bar
Texas Cafe And Bar
82/100 (769 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great pit grilled burger...add a little there BBQ..."
Kevin Wohlbold
"I enjoy having drinks here. The pizza and BBQ are..."
Blue S
"Good music, good food, always enjoyed it. Waitress tonight was a..."
Kelly Buckner
"Good Band, very friendly, tooth-bustin cold beer and great cheese..."
John Phillips
"Great place to get a drink or hear live..."
Hunter Dillon
"Went to watch band sat at a table not one waitress came to see if I needed a menu or a cocktail finally got my own left early band was awesome..."
bill perkins
"One of the better places for late night eats. Cold beer, decent whiskey, and good bar..."
Clint Larson
"Cool bar to sample the local flavor. They have live bands play here too. Drinks are cheap and food is..."
Mark M
Big E's Barbeque
Big E's Barbeque
80/100 (194 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"Best burritos in Lubbock! Chicken burrito with BBQ sauce is..."
David Parkhurst
"AMAZING food!!!!!!! We had their steak fajitas and were in heaven. So..."
J
"Heaven! Going to Louie Louie's to have some fun and then walk across the street to Big E's for some awesome burritos. The smell just draws you..."
Aims
"Must Eat. Big E serves up some damn fine grub at the right price. No complaints at..."
Doctor Popeye
"Depot treasure hunt?. Start here. Some of the best BBQ you will find, They cater events around town too, so watch for them and reward yourself with a..."
Jellyroll
"Funky Little Street Joint. Follow the twin sensations of blasting hard rock music and grilling meat smoke to Big E's and you'll be rewarded with some..."
Joseph Yeager
"Most delicious burritos I've ever had, and that's saying something for Texas. I only get chicken so I can only assess that, but the chicken is always..."
Eric The Epic
"You just drive up and order. The meat is tough and can be tenderize more. They need too add cheese and onions and peppers and taco sauce in a little..."
Tj Mint
"Best BBQ in downtown Lubbock, and gotta say what's up to Big E..."
Brendon Taylor
"When I moved to Lubbock me and my now fiancé found this place. Nicest guys ever. They always remembered who I was and the BBQ is excellent...."
Connor Leigh
"Some of the best barbeque in the entire panhandle region! The Friday lunch plate is a great deal that will fill you up and make you happy. Be sure to..."
Ian Wilkinson
"I recently visited Lubbock and ate at Big Es the brisket and jalapeno sausage with fresh pico was so delicious. When I go to Lubbock I will eat at..."
Cardell Ellis
Bone Daddy's
Bone Daddy's
78/100 (407 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wasn't to sure about this place being bbq. Sure am glad we stopped to try it out. From the service to there food everything was good. Definitely will..."
R Jaramillo
"Kirsten at the bar was a great host. Seems she was the only one who really cared. Rest of the staff working seemed to lack personality and work..."
Anthony Musser
"Chicken fried chicken was very good, tender, with plenty of mashed potatoes and green beans. White Peach sangria was delicious and sticky. Staff very..."
Leah Glavan
"Good food, Good service, great atmosphere. We would..."
DeAnna Barker
"The smokehouse salad was literally the best salad I've ever had. The burnt ends were to die for. Soft, moist, bursting with flavor, appropriately..."
Stephen Arnold
"Great experience! Food was delicious and service was..."
Mary Rendon
Bigham's Smokehouse
Bigham's Smokehouse
77/100 (1230 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Ribs
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great customer service from the owner/GM himself. We were eating and he was approaching every table asking if everything was good or if we needed..."
Bree Rod
"We got takeout for six different people and everyone was very pleased with their food. The staff was friendly and helpful when we picked up and I..."
Ana Lynn
"We love this place! We moved to Lubbock in January and this is our favorite local BBQ! Great food and great service! My choice is always the chopped..."
Shana Beaver
"Cafeteria style restaurant. They were out of several items, like ham, ribs, pulled pork. They were advertising fish and chips but didn't have malt..."
Kathryn Arata
"We just left about 10 minutes ago, and I could not wait to give a review. If this is Lubbock BBQ, I’ll be moving here. Lol The manager was so nice...."
Bonnie Rucker
"Great food like always. J.R. was extremely professional. Came by our table to make sure we were enjoying our food. Thought he was the manager and not..."
Maggie Brooksmith
J&m Barbecue
J&m Barbecue
76/100 (1771 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic! So good! Idk how I haven't been in this location before, but it is amazing! I got Pork Ribs (thicc boys lol), Jalapeno Sausage, baked..."
Cameron Bowen
"First time going to this establishment. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Ordered a one meat combo -- brisket with two sides - mac-n-cheese..."
Rich Lyles
"I have ordered carry out several times and the food was delicious. It is a local business as opposed to a chain, and I appreciate that and am happy..."
Kim Smith
"Got the chopped brisket sandwich and it was delicious. Great flavor and some good chunks of beef in it to give it good bite. I got the "spicy" BBQ..."
Old Skewl (Old Skewl)
"Excellent food, excellent staff. It was a little quiet. My toddler likes to talk and it was almost awkward without any music or anything. We felt the..."
Jesika Robinson
Bigham's Smokehouse
73/100 (372 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Pinkie's Barbecue
Pinkie's Barbecue
72/100 (354 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"I've been going to pinkies since I was younger and I've always loved to gizzard.. you can't go wrong with them . Today I got gizzards and a chopped..."
Koneko Vontexas
"The food is good but the service sucks !!!! Was in line for what seemed forever. No one ever answered the Entercom to take my order. Me thinking..."
Mary Rendon
"Pinkies is an institution in Lubbock and to the surrounding communities. I ordered a small tray of Gizzards and “Hot” BBQ sauce, so delicious and..."
Noel Gonzales
"I love their gizzards with hot sauce, all their BBQ is great, I have been getting pinkies gizzards for..."
Shawn Castilleja
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
71/100 (330 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Mexican
Pub
Southwestern
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My family and I had an enjoyable meal. Food tasted good well cooked. Staff was nice. Place was clean and didn't have much of a..."
Annie Elizabeth Cedars
"Ambiance is good, but its too busy and super noisy. We visited over the weekend with family. People serving there are welcoming and happy, understand..."
Sharath G
"This is a great restaurant, my parents & I went there for lunch today, the food was delicious, and hot. The hostess was very sweet, and efficient!..."
Sonia Moore
"Take out service. They were extremely helpful. We ordered the quesadillas salad plus shoreline State with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Well a piece..."
Ca Savini
"We had a patient and incredibly nice waitress named Cassidy. She was extremely on top of things despite it being extremely crowded. Great food..."
Becca Gonzales
"We came during the COVID craze during lunchtime. We waited 20 minutes to be seated which, given the circumstances, seems fair to me. We were..."
Daniel Salinas