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Best Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.


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Le Cochon Noir Barbecue
13/20
5070 Parkside Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-879-1011
The dry-rub is smokin' at this jazzy spot. More...

Manny Brown's Tex-Mex
10/20
512 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-627-RIBS
A South Street hangout with Tex-Mex specials and good barbecue. More...

Percy Street Barbecue Barbecue
12/20
900 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-625-8510
Percy Street brings barbecue to South Street. More...

Q BBQ & Tequila Barbecue
13/20
207 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-8605
Tequila and ’cue at this Old City restaurant. More...

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