The 10 Best Places For BBQ In Louisiana

Given all of the other delicious foods Louisianians love to eat, BBQ isn't always the highest thing on the list. But since it's Louisiana, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. One thing nearly all of these places have in common? They like to serve you on a styrofoam plate!

1) The Joint, New Orleans

A New Orleans classic in the Bywater neighborhood, popular choices include the ribs and the peanut butter pie.

2) Presley’s, DeRidder

A small down home spot with comfort food favorites and delicious BBQ.

3) Outlaw’s BBQ, Alexandria

With two locations in the Alexandria area, this Louisiana favorite offers specialty meats and homemade sides.

4) Podnuh’s Bar-B-Que, Shreveport-Bossier Area

This multi-location chain in the Shreveport area only uses Louisiana Red Oak on their pit to keep a consistent Louisiana flavor in their meats.

5) Lil’ Daddy’s BBQ, Lafayette

Offering a Carolina-style pit to Lafayette residents, this more hidden joint has been called one of the best kept secrets in Lafayette.

6) BBQ West Lake Charles

The perfect place for ribs, pulled pork, and other BBQ favorites, this local hot spot is known for their delicious sauces.

7) McClure’s Barbecue, New Orleans

With 7 different sauces on every table, this joint offers a wide variety of sides to go along with their delicious meats.

8) Johnson’s Boucaniere, Lafayette

The home of smoked meats, BBQ, and housemade boudin that people drive for miles to eat. Their boudin balls are a special favorite.

9) Sammy’s Smokehouse BBQ, Shreveport

A mom and pop BBQ operation that offers counter service and a drive thru to serve its wide variety of meats and homemade potato salad.

10) Pimanyoli’s, Baton Rouge

A popular BBQ spot for lovers of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Don't forget to try their homemade apple cobbler while you’re there.

So those are our 10 pics for the best BBQ in Louisiana. Let us know in the comments below what your top pics would be!