If there’s anyone who knows their barbecue, it’s the Carolinas. We’ve got our own sauce, style and everything – so it’s only natural that we’re pretty picky when it comes to folks claiming theirs is the best. However, one small North Carolina barbecue joint claims that it is, in fact, they who have the best barbecue – not just in North Carolina, but in the world. The funny thing is, they’re not the only ones who claim they’re the best. Lexington Barbecue serves up what certainly seems like the best barbecue in North Carolina – if not the world.

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Fans live for it. Critics rave about it.
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It seems the most popular (and most talked about) items on the menu at Lexington Barbecue are the hush puppies and the pulled pork, but there's more than plenty of other options for the discerning palate.
It's casual, no-fuss food, and boy, is it amazing.
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Lexington Barbecue was called "one of the top 10 best southern barbecue spots" by USA Today, and Southern Living called it "the best barbecue in the Carolinas".

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From the appetizers to the snacks to the meals and everything in between and beyond is carefully crafted by a staff of loving barbecue gods.
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They bequeath unto us this utter perfection, and honestly, we're totally here for it.
The portions are generous; get heaping platefuls of the incredible pulled pork, or try the delectable sliced barbecue on a plate.
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Quality is their first ingredient; they never cook with gas - only with wood and charcoal.
It's safe to say they certainly know what they're doing at Lexington Barbecue: they've been at it since 1962, and it's been pure perfection ever since.
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There's so much more to the menu than you would ever imagine. Even folks who aren't fans of barbecue will find something to love at Lexington Barbecue.
We agree with the "best barbecue in North Carolina" claim, and we suspect there's merit to the "best in the world" claim.
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Good luck coming when there’s no line – there’s always a line. But, we promise it’s well worth the wait – every single bite!

Lexington Barbecue is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, but you’ll want to get there early because there’s no doubt that the line will be totally nuts. Visit the restaurant’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

Craving more North Carolina barbecue excellence? Check out this article for some more ideas for your next big dinner date.

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