The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Louisiana — 2026

We compared all 357 BBQ joints in Louisiana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Dickey's Barbecue PitCarencro Texas-style

(337) 896-9562 Website View listing

#2 · Koal’s BBQ of AlexandriaAlexandria

(318) 613-8800 Website View listing

#3 · Vinnie's SmokehouseLabadieville Smokehouse

(985) 526-1515 Website View listing

#4 · Smokehouse MarketBossier City Smokehouse

(318) 540-3763 Website View listing

#5 · Smoke BayouBaton Rouge

(225) 335-7208 Website View listing

#6 · Mr.Joes Island Grill Seafood & BBQNew Orleans

(504) 374-1177 Website View listing

#7 · Sonny's BBQGonzales BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chickenBBQ sandwiches

(225) 457-7244 Website View listing

#8 · Blanchard's BBQLafayette Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(337) 322-1674 Website View listing

#9 · Paul's Rib ShackLake Charles Texas-styleRibs

(337) 485-7427 Website View listing

#10 · Hannah Q SmokehouseBaton Rouge RibsSmokehouse

(225) 256-0455 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.