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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.

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Corky's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue

11/20

4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
504-887-5000 |

Corky’s offers spicy wet or dry barbecue in the suburbs. More...

Country Flame

Mexican

11/20

620 Iberville St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-1138 |

Strong margaritas, hot Cuban sandwiches and spicy salsa in the heart of the French Quarter. More...

Hillbilly Bar B Q

Barbecue

11/20

208 Tullulah Ave.
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-738-1508 |

Large portions and spicy barbecue, Kentucky style, rule at Hillbilly Bar B Q. More...

The Joint

Barbecue

12/20

801 Poland Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-949-3232 |

The Joint deals in no-frills barbecue for the Bywater crowd. More...

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ

Bar

Quick Bite

401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-569-8459 |

Is Ugly Dog a bar, a barbecue joint, a sports bar or a live music venue? Yes. More...

Walker's Southern Style BBQ

Barbecue

Quick Bite

10828 Haynes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
504-241-8227 |

Walker’s cochon de lait po’ boy is worth the drive from downtown and surrounding areas. More...

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