Really hungry for a hearty meal that will just hit the spot and leave you stuffed and happy? Barbecue just might do the trick. We’re lucky to have plenty of restaurants that serve authentic, finger-licking good barbecue in Missouri. Big R’s BBQ, for example, boasts a delicious menu with a few of its plates piled so high, you might have to crank your neck to look up. (Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration.)

**Unfortunately since publication, Big R’s BBQ has since closed. However, Big R’s Pies is now in its place!**

Tucked in Joplin, Big R's BBQ bills itself as serving meat that simply can't be beat, but you'll really have to judge for yourself.
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Find a seat in the vibrant barbecue restaurant that offers both sit-down service and take-out, if you feel like eating at home.
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Remember that mighty dish piled high? How about kicking off with it - the Tower-O-Rings, to be more exact - as your appetizer?
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You might want to share the onion ring appetizer, just so you have enough room for one of the hearty barbecue sandwiches. How does the pulled pork or the best beef brisket sound?
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Complement your main dish with such classic sides as Grandma's potato salad, Mrs. R's baked beans, or a baked potato.
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If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, take a peek at the scrumptious entrees - from ribs to the pulled pork plate.
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Big R's also serves chicken fried chicken, double smoked burnt ends (when available), and sirloin steaks.
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Think the onion tower was stacked high? Wait til you see the strawberry pie.
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Dig into portions piled high at Big R's BBQ, open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Address: 1220 East 15th Street, Joplin, MO, 64804
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