There’s A Small Town In Arkansas Known For Its Truly Epic Burgers

The Smokin’ Bull in Emerson, Arkansas, is renowned for its epic burgers and massive portion sizes.

Sometimes the, best restaurants are hidden in small towns that we have never even heard of. Arkansas is filled with many of these eateries that are in the middle of nowhere. And there is one small town that is known for having the best burgers in Arkansas. Allow us to introduce you to The Smokin’ Bull in Emerson. If you have never been to Emerson or ever heard of it, then we'll give you one reason that you must visit! This Arkansas burger joint serves up big burgers that are full of flavor and incredibly delicious.

Located in Southwest Arkansas, just north of the Louisiana border, is a small town called Emerson.

This tiny town has under 400 residents and is nicknamed the "Biggest Little Town in Arkansas." The town is famous for hosting the one-of-a-kind Purple Hull Pea Festival and World Championship Rotary Tiller Race.

But what makes this town special is that it’s home...

... to the Smokin’ Bull Restaurant one of the best burger restaurants in Arkansas.

The Smokin’ Bull is a family-owned restaurant that serves the best steak dinners in Arkansas and has big burgers.

So if you are a staunch carnivore, you will be very happy here!

As you can see, the portion sizes are MASSIVE!!!

And the food will definitely stick to your ribs - by the way, this place serves ribs, too!

In addition to steaks, the restaurant serves favorites like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pasta dishes, delicious homemade pies, and more.

But it’s the epic burgers that keep the patrons coming back again and again. If you ever do a search for "Arkansas burger joints," The Smokin’ Bull will definitely appear.

The most famous of all the big burgers here is the Bull Burger.

It’s an 8-ounce hand-pressed patty with cheese, complete with all the fixings and the iconic yummy bull jam sauce. It is so good that it was named the top burger in Arkansas by AY Magazine.

Another epic “burger” that is equally mouthwatering is the CBR burger.

Though this is not a burger, instead, it's a grilled chicken sandwich and it's to die for. Not only is it tasty, but it's the biggest chicken sandwich in Southwest Arkansas. Foodies, get ready!

From time to time, there are other burgers on the menu.

This mushroom Swiss burger with bacon was one of the many daily specials. All burgers are served with French fries or jumbo onion rings.

One thing is for sure, you’ll not leave The Smokin’ Bull hungry. Ain’t nothing tiny about the food served in this eatery located in the "Biggest Little Town in Arkansas." The burgers are both mouthwatering and EPIC!!!

Have you been to The Smokin’ Bull in Emerson? If not, do yourself a favor and plan a trip to try the most delicious burger in our state. You can check out the menu on The Smokin' Bull website or The Smokin' Bull Facebook page.

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