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Best New Orleans Barbecue Restaurants


From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try these smokin' spots for the best barbecue around in New Orleans.


 


Corky's Bar-B-Q Barbecue
11/20
4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
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Corky’s offers spicy wet or dry barbecue in the suburbs. More...

Country Flame Mexican
11/20
620 Iberville St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Strong margaritas, hot Cuban sandwiches and spicy salsa in the heart of the French Quarter. More...

Fat Hen Grocery Sandwiches
11/20
7457 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Fat Hen offers satisfying comfort food and a small grocery section. More...

Hillbilly Bar B Q Barbecue
11/20
2317 Hickory Ave.
River Ridge, LA 70123
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Kentucky style barbecue served in large portions rules at Hillbilly Bar B Q. More...

The Joint Barbecue
Quick Bite
701 Mazant St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
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The Bywater crowd has its own barbecue joint, and its motto is "Always Smokin'." More...

Saucy's BBQ Barbecue
11/20
Dining Room at Saucy 4200 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115

Saucy's fills a void in Uptown New Orleans for good barbecue. More...

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ Bar
Quick Bite
401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ has it all --- spicy food, flat screens and live music. More...

Walker's Southern Style BBQ Barbecue
Quick Bite
10828 Haynes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
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Walker’s cochon de lait po’ boy is worth the drive from downtown and surrounding areas. More...


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