Legendary BBQ Joints of the South
It may bring about a heated discussion among friends but BBQ and the South are synonymous. The local favorite joint is similar to that of a favorite football team. Check out the most legendary BBQ joints in the south that will have your mouth-watering for a taste.
1. Martin’s BBQ in Tennessee
The original location was in Nolensville and now with multiple locations in middle Tennessee Pat Martin has quickly become the King of BBQ. Famous for their redneck taco the vibe is country dive with a chic feel. Fun waitstaff and delicious adds to their barbeque like wings and xx. It's a must-eat.
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2. Greenbrier BBQ in Alabama
Before cooking shows and contests made being a pitmaster cool Jerry was already a master. A true hold in the wall is located almost in the middle of a field. Greenbrier could have the best white sauce – period. Nothing trendy or trying too hard this place is the real deal down to perfection that they call hush puppies.
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3. Moonlite Bar-B-Q- Inn in Kentucky
An old-fashioned Kentucky tradition from 1963, this Owensboro location sets itself apart in a very distinct way; its menu. One of the only places in the country you can get mutton, Moonlite has served hundreds of thousands of delicious Bar-B-Q’d pounds of it. Debunking the game-tasting myth, Moonlite’s mutton will leave your mouth watering.
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4. Fat Boyz BBQ in Florida
Steeped in generational tradition this BBQ joint uses secret family recipes that have been handed down for years. All the meat is smoked in-house, which is clear with one bite. Favorites among locals are the Pulled Pork and Baby Back Ribs, but the real juicy stand-out is the smoked chicken. The Smoky Sam sauce will set an extra hit of heat for those who need it.
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5. Socks Love in Georgia
Located in Cumming, locals will tell say the food and service are neck and neck for the best part of Socks. Known for their melt-in-your-mouth, the sauce is worth raving about. While focused on the meat, don’t forget about the sides, especially the mac and cheese.
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6. The Pig and Pint in Mississippi
Eclectic and upscale pig with local pints The Pig and Pint a do-not-miss in Jackson. Different and fun the Pig and Pint has BBQ chicken tacos, Pork Belly Corn dogs, and smoked pimento cheese to choose from among their BBQ with the largest selection of craft beers in the state.
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7. Burn Company Barbeque in Oklahoma
Every single thing the Burn Company cooks is on Hasty Bake charcoal grills. In business for 10 years, they are the best BBQ in Tulsa. Go early, though because it goes quick. Known for their outstanding Canadian Bacon, it’s such local favorite other restaurants buy it from them!
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8. Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Georgia
Claiming an eclectic and unpretentious blues and barbeque vibe, Fat Matt's specializes in ribs. From full slab to half, to sandwich they got you covered. And whatever you do, do not forget to get the Sweet Potato Pie.
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9. The Shack in Alabama
A mom-and-pop joint by definition, The Shack in Evergreen has BBQ down to such a perfected science that sauce may not even be needed. Aside from the BBQ the Brunswick stew, is delicious but does not hold a candle to the sweet homemade pecan bread pudding., ask for warm caramel sauce.
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10. The Rendezvous in Tennessee
The Blues of Memphis is made better with the BBQ of the Rendezvous. World famous it’s good southern barbeque at its best. They have great pork sandwiches but they are rib institution and have been since the 1940s. Located in a downtown Memphis alley – the ambiance has all the things. And be to check out the history, all the deliciousness started with a coal chute.
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11. Bucky Bee’s BBQ in Kentucky
Close to the famed Mammoth Cave this BBQ restaurant may look like just another restaurant until they bring your BBQ. Overly generous helpings, mouth-watering more-meat-than -you-n handle sandwiches, and sides to match. Everyone is as nice as the food they are serving. And have no fear, if ordering to go, the portions are just as generous.
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12. Hometown BBQ in Florida
In the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami is Hometown BBQ, pit-smoked meat and traditional sides are the real deal authentic stuff. A second restaurant for its owner, they also boast a full menu of dishes cooked over a live fire. With upscale alcohol selections and refreshing nonalcoholic offerings like Watermelon Ginger Limeade, there is something for everyone!
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13. Texas Pride BBQ in Texas
A rich and storied history about a man opening a filling station on Castroville Road in San Antonio is where Texas Pride BBQ begins. Now run by the third generation, its award-winning barbeque served up with rave reviews and the occasional country dance and motorcycle rally. Most often referred to as “perfection on a plate” leaving without their peach cobbler would be a sin.
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14. Leos in Oklahoma
Since 1974 Leo's has been serving hickory-smoked meats and like-mama-made homestyle sides at its iconic BBQ joint. Falling-off-the-bone tender the BBQ is tender juicy and full of flavor. The cake is a local favorite and always requires more than one piece be consumed. It doesn't have the following a sandwich by a similar name has, but Leo’s rib sandwich is as good as it comes. And make sure you don’t forget the bologna!
15. Valentina Tex Mex BBQ in Texas
Steaming from a BBQ family tradition, the entire family had a hand in creating the menu at Valentina’s. Not the standard Tex Mex that comes to mind, the menu is fresh and lively with scratch-made food like hand-rolled flour tortillas and salsa. A stay-in-place food trailer, it is a true family-run business. Follow them on social media for specials like smoked brisket with fire-roasted salsa.
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16. Magnolia Smokehouse & Grill in Mississippi
An easy and relaxing atmosphere Magnolia smokehouse specializes in smoked meats, fried fish, and hand-cut steaks. A full-service restaurant in Grenada, the service is as good as the food. While most come here for the delectable barbeque the steaks are secret – or maybe not so secret- favorite.
