Across Louisiana, of the 357 BBQ joints we list, 333 give a phone number and 204 have a website. 27 are branches of national chains — Dickey's Barbecue Pit (23), Sonny's BBQ (2), Famous Dave's (1); the remaining 330 are independent. By what they offer: 51 serve ribs, 48 are smokehouses, 31 serve brisket. Most often named on their own websites: offers catering (19), dine-in service (15) and allergen information (15). The longest-running is Hi Ho, in business since 1939. 4 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 BBQ joints in Louisiana
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Dickey's Barbecue PitCarencro
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2Koal’s BBQ of AlexandriaAlexandria
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3Vinnie's SmokehouseLabadieville
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4Smokehouse MarketBossier City
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5Smoke BayouBaton Rouge
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6Mr.Joes Island Grill Seafood & BBQNew Orleans
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7Sonny's BBQGonzales
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8Blanchard's BBQLafayette
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9Paul's Rib ShackLake Charles
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10Hannah Q SmokehouseBaton Rouge
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single BBQ joint are listed further down this page.
- Shreveport42
- Baton Rouge40
- New Orleans31
- Bossier City13
- Lafayette11
- Lake Charles9
- Monroe9
- Alexandria8
- Hammond8
- Slidell6
- West Monroe6
- Covington5
- Houma5
- Metairie5
- Natchitoches5
- Ruston5
- Baker4
- Bogalusa4
- New Iberia4
Other towns in Louisiana
One BBQ joint each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Stop On By BBQAbbeville
124 Perry Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
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Chompers BBQ DenAbita Springs
69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, LA 70471
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PIT'S SMOKIN BBQ CAFEAmite City
204 S 2nd St, Amite City, LA 70422
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Battered Men’s BBQ & Fish -CateringAnacoco
6047 Highway 111, Anacoco, LA 71403-2052
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Ole HickoryAngie
30163 Railroad St, Angie, LA 70426
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Smokin' Barrel BarbecueArcadia
600 Gap Farm Rd, Arcadia, LA 71001-5293
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Hogwalla Legendary BBQBastrop
Alexandria / Pineville, LA, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Slayden's Bar-B-QueBastrop
1401 N Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Macks Bodacious BbqBastrop
102 S Vine St, Bastrop, LA 71220-4546
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LA 23 BBQBelle Chasse
9661 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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Stonewall's BBQBelle Chasse
7614 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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23 Bbq And Catering LlcBelle Chasse
9661 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-1761
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Uncle Henry's Smokehouse BBQBenton
4717 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006
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Deuce's Taste of the SouthBroussard
2007 E Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
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Sage's Smokehouse BBQBroussard
513 W Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
Family-owned
Offers catering
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337 BBQBroussard
521 Ave C, Broussard, LA 70518
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Dickey's Barbecue PitCarencro
109 Wallace Broussard Rd Ste 100, Carencro, LA 70520
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Weezie's Snow Shack & MoreCarencro
5212 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520
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Dickey's Barbecue PitChalmette
8855 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
Offers catering · Allergen information
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Grayson's BarbequeClarence
5849 US-71, Clarence, LA 71414
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Riffs Smokin'-N-Rollin' BBQ & Grill CaféCloutierville
1515 LA-495, Cloutierville, LA 71416-2203
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Big Belly'sColfax
143 Nellie Ryan Rd, Colfax, LA 71417
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The York ChopCoushatta
1818 Ringgold Ave, Coushatta, LA 71019
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C&K BBQ & CateringCoushatta
949 Cut-Off Rd, Coushatta, LA 71019
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Dickey's Barbecue PitCrowley
103 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
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Day's Smokehouse & Specialty MeatsDenham Springs
35770 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70706
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Big Thicket BBQDeridder
316 N Pine St, Deridder, LA 70634
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Big Thicket BBQDeridder
310 W 1st St, Deridder, LA 70634-4018
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Clark's CookoutDeridder
206 Shirley St, Deridder, LA 70634
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Dickey's Barbecue PitDestrehan
12547 Airline Hwy, Destrehan, LA 70047-2501
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Gaston’s Bbq & BeerDonaldsonville
418 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346-2533
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Wally's Down Home BBQDownsville
LA-145, Downsville, LA 71234
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Allison's Hickory PittEunice
501 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
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God's Creole Cook-WagonEunice
163 S Cane St, Eunice, LA 70535
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Big John's Bar-B-QueFerriday
123 EE Wallace Boulevard, Ferriday, LA 71334
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Keys Smoke HouseFerriday
1007 2nd St, Ferriday, LA 71334-2273
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Hickory Smoke HouseFort Johnson
2001 Alabama Ave, Fort Johnson, LA 71459-3425
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Hickory Smoke House - Fort PolkFort Polk
1975 Alabama Ave, Fort Polk, LA 71459
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One Smokin Fella BBQFranklinton
1938 Washington St, Franklinton, LA 70438
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Old School BbqFranklinton
27163 Highway 62, Franklinton, LA 70438-8016
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Shank Cat's BBQFrierson
6455 LA-175, Frierson, LA 71027
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Gibsland GrillGibsland
2474 Main St, Gibsland, LA 71028
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Sonny's BBQGonzales
781 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737-4807
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Logan's RoadhouseGonzales
2619 S Sportsman Ln, Gonzales, LA 70737
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Dickey's Barbecue PitGrand Coteau
1672 I-49 Service Rd, Grand Coteau, LA 70541
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Dickey's Barbecue PitGretna
91 Westbank Expy Ste 114, Gretna, LA 70053
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Nola GumboGretna
18 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053
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SmokedHarahan
6901 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, LA 70123
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Zea Rotisserie & BarHarvey
1121 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
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Hickory HutHodge
5150 Quitman Hwy, Hodge, LA 71251
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Shooters BBQHomer
218 N Main St, Homer, LA 71040-4026
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Greer's BBQ and SoulfoodHomer
S 6th, Homer, LA 71040
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Bar-B-Que StationIndependence
563 W Railroad Ave, Independence, LA 70443
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Roadside Bar-b-queJackson
Jackson, LA 70748
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Mr C's BarbequeJeanerette
429 Main St, Jeanerette, LA 70544
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Brisket HouseJena
2026 E Oak St, Jena, LA 71342
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Scrap Iron BBQJonesboro
328 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251
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Platinum Parking Lot BBQ Drive-inJonesville
410 10th St, Jonesville, LA 71343
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Maggie's Sugar ShackKaplan
1214 W Veterans Memorial Dr, Kaplan, LA 70548
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Arnolds Country CornerKeithville
9504 Springridge-Texas Line Rd, Keithville, LA 71047
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Zea Rotisserie & BarKenner
1325 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065
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Hart's Bar-B-QKentwood
14342 LA-38, Kentwood, LA 70444
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Smokehouse BBQKentwood
15016 LA-38, Kentwood, LA 70444
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Wayne Jacob's SmokehouseLa Place
769 W 5th St, La Place, LA 70068-5507
Since 1950
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Vinnie's SmokehouseLabadieville
2609 Highway 1, Labadieville, LA 70372
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Battered Men's BBQLeesville
1012 N 5th St, Leesville, LA 71446
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Bubbaque'sLeesville
11275 Lake Charles Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446
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The Hickory Smoke House LeesvilleLeesville
196 Alexandria Hwy, Leesville, LA 71446
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Riff's Smokin' N Rollin' BBQ N GrillLena
1515 Highway 490 Lena, Lena, LA 71447
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Wayne's BarbequeLivingston
29285 S Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 70754
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Gonzo's Smokehouse and BBQLuling
13899 River Rd Ste C, Luling, LA 70070
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Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BbqLuling
12325 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-4003
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Sticks BBQMandeville
1770 Highway 59, Mandeville, LA 70448-1960
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Louisiana GrillMandeville
2223 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Pyre BbqMandeville
2020 Woodrow St, Mandeville, LA 70448-5228
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Barbecue HavenMansfield
732 Louise St, Mansfield, LA 71052
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J & J BbqMansfield
446 Oxford Rd, Mansfield, LA 71052
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Logan's BBQ & Kountry KitchenMansura
2674 Highway 1187, Mansura, LA 71350-4862
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Smokehouse BBQMany
803 Highway 171 Byp, Many, LA 71449
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Shannon's Butcher BlockMany
590 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449
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Andrews Bar-B-Que & GrillMarion
216 Main St, Marion, LA 71260
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Clay's Patio & GrillMarksville
228 Dawa St, Marksville, LA 71351
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Logan's Family BBQMarksville
208 S Main St, Marksville, LA 71351
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Shane's Rib ShackMarrero
1855 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
Offers catering
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Big Meaux's Bayou BBQMarthaville
65 Shoemaker Ln, Marthaville, LA 71450
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Netas Bar- B -QMinden
1433 Shreveport Rd, Minden, LA 71055
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Smokin J's BBQMinden
102 Broadway St, Minden, LA 71055
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Ol West BBQMinden
206 State Rte 531, Minden, LA 71055
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East Gate BarbecueMorgan City
7516 LA-182, Morgan City, LA 70380
Locally owned
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B & G SmokehouseMorgan City
2045 Allison St, Morgan City, LA 70380-2257
Since 1979
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Dickey's Barbecue PitMoss Bluff
227 LA-171, Moss Bluff, LA 70611
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RedBarn Smokehouse And BBQOak Grove
600 N Briggs St, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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Sumblers Bbq Hot SpotOakdale
1012 E 7th Ave, Oakdale, LA 71463-2204
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Dominick's Smoke WagonOpelousas
1611 N Main St, Opelousas, LA 70570
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L&D BBQ PlusPatterson
2316 Highway 182 W, Patterson, LA 70392-5701
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Honey Island BBQPearl River
65583 Pump Slough Rd, Pearl River, LA 70452-5713
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Outlaw's BBQPineville
359 Kings Country Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
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Outlaw's BarbecuePineville
359 King's County Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
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BAYOU BBQPineville
1928 Melrose St, Pineville, LA 71360-6153
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Uncle Lee's Daiquiris & MorePlaucheville
228 LA-1181, Plaucheville, LA 71362
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Hookem- CookemPollock
Pollock, LA
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Hi HoPonchatoula
503 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Since 1939
Dine-in service
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Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-QPort Allen
470 N Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
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Bergeron RestaurantPort Allen
790 Lobdell Hwy, Port Allen, LA 70767
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Hannah Q SmokehousePrairieville
17097 Airline Hwy #201, Prairieville, LA 70769
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Spectacular TubersPrairieville
14345 LA-73, Prairieville, LA 70769
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Voodoo BBQ & GrillPrairieville
40306 Highway 42 Ste 202, Prairieville, LA 70769
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Sweet P's BBQ and CateringRayne
1309 N Polk St, Rayne, LA 70578
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E&R SnacksRayne
604 Crandall Ave, Rayne, LA 70578-3616
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Rayville Southern BBQ & GrillRayville
105 Jasper St, Rayville, LA 71269
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138 Southern Bbq & GrillRayville
122 Grimshaw St, Rayville, LA 71269-5521
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Slabs Bbq LlcRoseland
13005 Tangipahoa Ave, Roseland, LA 70456-3647
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Voodoo BBQ & GrillSaint Rose
100 James Dr. E., Saint Rose, LA 70087
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Smoke Addiction BBQSarepta
24566 Highway 371, Sarepta, LA 71071
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Grab -N- Geaux SmokehouseScott
404 LA-93, Scott, LA 70583
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The Shed BBQ & Blues JointScott
308 Highway 93 N, Scott, LA 70583
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Little purple smoke houseSpringhill
401 Moore St, Springhill, LA 71075-3927
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The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty MeatsSt Francisville
6779 US-61, St Francisville, LA 70775
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Dick n Wren's Roadside BBQSt Francisville
7171 US-61, St Francisville, LA 70775
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Smokehouse 74St Gabriel
6140 Hwy 74, St Gabriel, LA 70776
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The Blues & BBQ Juke JointSt Joseph
303 Newton Rd, St Joseph, LA 71366
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Luau Pig #2 BBQStonewall
1037 US-171, Stonewall, LA 71078
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BBQ Jack'sStonewall
Hwy 171, Stonewall, LA 71078
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Moms and Pops Bar B QueSulphur
933 Alice St, Sulphur, LA 70663
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The HutSulphur
1507 Ruth St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Family-owned
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Big Mike's BBQ SmokehouseThibodaux
120 Laura Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Dickey's Barbecue PitThibodaux
1501 Saint Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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The Butt HuttVidalia
1100 Carter St, Vidalia, LA 71373
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Point Blue BBQVille Platte
3579 S Chataignier Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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Jeanne's Bourbon Street BBQWestlake
915 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669
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Heaven On Earth BBQ and SeafoodWestlake
615 Prater Rd, Westlake, LA 70669
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Bar B Que Pit StopWestlake
2400 Westwood Rd, Westlake, LA 70669-2016
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Quick Start Grill Inc.Westwego
1490 4th St, Westwego, LA 70094-4546
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Jello's Patio And GrillWestwego
6737 River Rd, Westwego, LA 70094-2450
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Ms. Chisley's Smoked MeatWinnsboro
7032 Prairie Rd, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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Frazier's BBQZwolle
2245 Port Arthur St, Zwolle, LA 71486
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Uncle Wayne's BBQ and TamalesZwolle
21400 Highway 191, Zwolle, LA 71486
BEFORE YOU GO
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