Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to barbecue, particularly when it comes to the sauce. Are you more of a Carolina Sauce person, or a Kansas sauce person? Or maybe you’re a Memphis sauce person. Whatever type of sauce you like, you may have wondered where you can get the best BBQ in Louisiana. Well, we’ve got your back! Below we’ve listed some of the best restaurants in Louisiana where you can get finger-licking-good BBQ. Let’s check it out.

1. BBQ West
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Lake Charles locals will tell you it’s the best BBQ they’ve ever had. It’s a casual, low-key restaurant that packs a huge flavor. You’ll never have a bad meal here at BBQ West!

Address: 2618 Derek Drive, Lake Charles, LA, 70607
2. Blue Oak BBQ
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Blue Oak BBQ/Facebook
NOLA natives Ronnie Evans and Philip Moseley opened Blue Oak BBQ in 2012 and won over the community’s hearts almost instantly. Their brisket and ribs are one of the most popular items on the menu, and it’s easy to see why--they just melt in your mouth!

Address: 900 N. Carrolton Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119
3. Brister’s Smokehouse BBQ
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Brister’s/Facebook
If you’re looking for St. Louis style ribs, this is the place to go. Tender and juicy, they’re slowly smoked for 3 hours so you know they're going to fall off the bone. One of their unique dishes is their smoked potatoes. It’s just like a normal baked potato, except it’s been slow smoked for several hours, giving it an extra awesome burst of flavor. Topped with all the fixings and your choice of brisket, ham, turkey, or sausage. What more could you possibly ask for?

Address: 1313 Cooktown Road, Ruston, LA, 71270
4. Cou-yon’s
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Across the river from Baton Rouge in Port Allen, you’ll find Cou-yon’s. Founded by Louisiana brothers Paul and Michael Mladenka, these guys are devoted to serving mouth-watering Cajun-inspired BBQ. Give them a try and you'll quickly see why they're one of the best kept secrets in the Baton Rouge area.

Address: 470 N. Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, LA, 70767.
5. Eddie’s Smokehouse & Seafood
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Editor's note: This restaurant is no longer open.

With two locations, you’re never too far from some amazing BBQ (if you’re in Alexandria, at least). The meat practically falls off the bone, which is always a sign of a great BBQ establishment. Their seafood is out of this world too, so grab a shrimp poboy on your way out!

Address: 6100 West Calhoun Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303
Address: 1024 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303
6. The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty Meats
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The Francis Smokehouse/Facebook
This place is a wonderful blend of BBQ and cajun cuisine. Their BBQ is absolutely delicious (try their brisket!), you can’t go wrong. But even if you’re not in the mood for BBQ, their pepper jack boudin balls are super popular, and they’d make a great appetizer for the table.

Address: 6779 Highway 61, St. Francisville, LA, 70775
7. Johnson’s Boucaniere
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Johnson’s smokes all of their meats in-house, using the same recipes from Johnson’s Grocery, which was located in Eunice and opened in 1937. Their briskets are slow smoked for 12-14 hours with a sauce they’ve perfected over the years, and worth a road trip from any corner of the state.

Address: 1111 Saint John Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501
8. Outlaw’s Barbecue
Outlaw’s BBQ/Facebook
Outlaw’s BBQ/Facebook
An amazing BBQ joint serving up mouth-watering BBQ with all the fixings. The sides are just as good as the main dish, and that's how you know you've got a good BBQ joint.

Address: 818 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303
Address: 359 Kings Country Road, Pineville, LA, 71360.
9. Pimanyoli’s
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Pimanyoli’s Sidewalk Cafe & Catering/Facebook
This place is truly one-of-a-kind. From BBQ, smoked meats, mac and cheese, and hot tamales, they make 90% of their dishes from scratch, the way it should be. When they can, they use ingredients from local farmers markets, ensuring you get the freshest, tastiest meal possible.

Address: 14241 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817
10. Smoke BBQ
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Editor's note: This restaurant is no longer open.

Low and slow is their motto, and you definitely can taste all the effort that’s gone into the food. You’ve got to try their pulled pork sandwich, it’ll change your life.

Address: 1005 N. Collins Boulevard, Covington, LA, 70433
11. Hickory Stick
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Picha M./Yelp
It’s been called "The Best BBQ In Shreveport" several times, and it’s easy to see why. They’ve been serving delicious BBQ for 40 years, and it’s certainly a community favorite. The servings are huge, so you’ll definitely be leaving with a full belly. You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, but be sure to get a side of potato salad (it’s a crowd favorite!)

Address: 4448 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA, 71105.

For even more incredible hole in the wall restaurants in Louisiana, check out our previous article here where we highlight some of our favorite restaurants that are located in and around New Orleans.

Did your favorite barbecue joint make the list of best BBQ restaurants in Louisiana? Want to add a restaurant to the list? Let us know in the comments below!

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Is Louisiana known for BBQ?

Louisiana is known for many different types of food, but BBQ isn’t one of them. While the Pelican State is certainly known for incredible Creole and Cajun cuisine, BBQ doesn’t usually come to mind when you think of Louisiana cuisine. Even though Louisiana isn’t known for BBQ, we do have countless local restaurants in Louisiana peppered throughout the state that are serving some incredible BBQ.

What style of BBQ can be found in Louisiana?

You can find every different style of BBQ in Louisiana. From North Carolina to Alabama, Louisiana has several restaurants that are serving multiple different styles of BBQ. So no matter whether you prefer a vinegar or a white sauce, there’s a restaurant in the state doing it and they are the best BBQ restaurants in Louisiana.

What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Louisiana?

Sometimes the most incredible restaurants can be hiding behind unassuming exteriors. They’re often the places that will remember your face and welcome you like family, adding a memorable moment to an already incredible meal. Some of the best hole in the wall restaurants in Louisiana include Herby-K’s in Shreveport, Bear’s in Covington, and Red’s in New Orleans.

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