Arkansas has tons of beautiful restaurants. This little spot isn’t necessarily pretty, but you shouldn’t judge this book by its cover. The food here is so delicious that you’ll likely wait for a table.

You'll find McClard's Bar-B-Q at 505 Albert Pike Road, in Hot Springs. This family-owned gem has been serving up delicious barbecue since 1928. It's currently operated by Scott McClard, a fourth generation family member.
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You'll love the cozy, retro dining room with its checker-board floor tiles and vinyl swivel stools.
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This friendly place is bustling and busy, so you'll want to be prepared for a bit of a wait on weekends.
McClard's
The history of this little gem is all over its walls, and you'll find family members from three generations in the kitchen.
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Every week, the McClard family prepares over 7,000 pounds of hickory-smoked beef and pork.
McClard's
The ribs are so tender, they just about fall right off the bone. And the sauce? It's a family secret that you can't get anywhere else.
McClard's

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Luckily, you can buy some BBQ sauce to take home with you. Get it by the pint, gallon or case!
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Try a little bit of everything. You definitely won't leave here hungry.
Teena C./Yelp
The loaded fries are more like a main course than a side!
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The chopped pork sandwich will melt in your mouth (and you'll need a fork to eat it!)
Tom L./Yelp
The "Tamale Spread" is the other house specialty. It consists of two homemade tamales, covered with beans, chopped beef, Fritos, onions and shredded cheese.
Fran C./Tripadvisor
Visit McClard's Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
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