America’s Best BBQ: 20 Joints You Have to Try

From smoky ribs to pulled pork, these 20 BBQ joints serve up some of the best barbecue in the country.

1. Franklin Barbecue (Austin, TX)

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Renowned for its brisket, this spot is worth the long lines.

2. Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que (Kansas City, KS)

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Famous for their Z-Man sandwich. A must-try for BBQ lovers.

3. The Pit (Raleigh, NC)

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Classic North Carolina BBQ with whole-hog cooking.

4. Pappy’s Smokehouse (St. Louis, MO)

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Memphis-style BBQ with ribs that are a St. Louis staple.

5. Central BBQ (Memphis, TN)

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Known for its smoked wings and pulled pork.

6. Mighty Quinn’s BBQ (New York, NY)

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A taste of Texas in the Big Apple. Don’t miss their burnt ends.

7. Rendezvous (Memphis, TN)

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Iconic for its dry-rub ribs and historic location.

8. Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood, TX)

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A Texas Hill Country classic with a family-style setting.

9. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q (Atlanta, GA)

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A Southern favorite known for its smoked brisket and pulled pork.

10. Peg Leg Porker (Nashville, TN)

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Award-winning BBQ with a laid-back vibe. Try their dry-rub ribs.

11. Hog Wild BBQ (Wichita, KS)

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Consistently delicious with a range of smoked meats.

12. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur, AL)

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Home of the famous white BBQ sauce. A true Southern gem.

13. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Syracuse, NY)

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A New York favorite with a biker bar atmosphere.

14. City Market (Luling, TX)

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Traditional Texas BBQ with mouth-watering sausage and brisket.

15. Smoke Shack (San Antonio, TX)

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A local favorite known for its brisket and ribs.

16. 17th Street Barbecue (Murphysboro, IL)

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Famous for its ribs and its owner, BBQ legend Mike Mills.

17. Blue Door Smokehouse (Lexington, KY)

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Known for its tender brisket and friendly service.

18. Skylight Inn BBQ (Ayden, NC)

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A family-run joint with a history of whole-hog BBQ.

19. Old Hickory Bar-B-Q (Owensboro, KY)

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Known for its mutton BBQ and burgoo stew.

20. Q39 (Kansas City, MO)

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Combines competition BBQ with a refined dining experience.

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