Don't judge this place by the outside--this is easily one of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to. Every single dish we ordered was absolutely mouthwatering. No joke, we had to slowly waddle out because everything was that good. The woman running the place was incredibly sweet. When we shared how excited we were about the food, she offered us a sample of the turkey--and wow. It was some of the best turkey I've ever tasted. Moist, flavorful, and perfectly smoked. And then... the potato salad. I've never liked potato salad. Ever. But this one? It literally changed my mind. I'm already planning my next trip back just to get more. If you're anywhere nearby--or even just driving through--do yourself a favor and stop here. You won't regret it. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I agree with those who say not to judge this restaurant from the outside. Staff were friendly, food was good (but not as amazing in my opinion as some reviews say), service was good. Overall would be a 4-star review from me except... They lose a star in my book for the fact that we had to hold the bathroom doors for each other because they didn't lock (women's wouldn't even latch but would swing open on its own). This is not stall doors...this is the doors from the single-room bathrooms (no stalls) out to the main restaurant. Something rather important and easy to fix...made me wonder what else they haven't maintained. Bathrooms were clean, though... read more

Amazing bacon cheeseburger and fries and friendly service! Definitely recommend stopping in.

My family of 5 ate here. They give you about 1-2 oz of brisket if you order it. The Mac and cheese is nasty. Not worth the $100 bill, and the restrooms are out of regulations. It's disgusting with ceiling missing, It makes me wonder if the kitchen is in regulation either. read more

Just driving by and you wouldn't think much of this place but when we stopped by and went in we got seated quickly by the wonderful staff. The food was really good, I got the pulled pork sandwich and side of baked beans which had some spice to it that I loved. My girls had the pulled pork Mac n cheese and were very happy. It's a very relaxed country vibe going in and it was a nice change of pace from city life. read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Pulled pork and baked beans which - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

If you ever find yourself going through Hope, AK, THIS is your stop. The food is excellent as is the service. Our sweet server was so proud of their food that she brought us our samples of every meat they had... AFTER we'd already ordered! The sides were all homemade and the barbecue was delectable. We will definitely put this on our list of regular stops!!! read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

We split the 2 meat dinner. It was just right for lunch. Pulled pork was so moist and so was the turkey. We got baked beans, Mac cheese and potato salad. All were delicious. Will stop here again on our way home. Sorry about not taking a picture before. We were so hungry and it looked so good we couldn't wait. Service was a 10/10 as well. read more

Big Mac BBQ in Hope, Arkansas is the real deal. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is all about great food and genuine hospitality. The barbecue is outstanding -- tender, flavorful, and smoked to perfection. The ribs and brisket are top-tier, and the sides are just as impressive. Portion sizes are generous, prices are fair, and the staff makes you feel welcome like a local. If you're anywhere near Hope, this is a must-stop for authentic Arkansas barbecue. I will absolutely be back and highly recommend it to anyone craving excellent BBQ. read more

We just happened to find this place, driving along I-30. In a word... EXCELLENT!!! The meats were tender and seasoned perfectly (I didn't need any sauces), and the sides are homemade. The service was great, and the owner brought us samples of all the meats before we ordered, since it was our first visit! I can recommend the brisket, turkey, ribs, and pulled port. All of them were great! We'll be back! read more

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Quick service, great burger, good fries, good tea, loved the tongue and groove finishes throughout the establishment. Nice, small, comfortable dining area. read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Cheeseburger with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

The ribs are so tender that they fall off the bones and their service was in amazing.

I recommend Big Macs bbq! This place is great. The Food is Great and so is the customer service. Keep up the good work ya'll! read more

We got a burger and brisket Mac and cheese. It was soooo good! The service was amazing. We will definitely be back! Don't let the exterior of the building keep you away from this gem of a place. read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Kids brisket mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

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Fast and tasty! I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and my husband had the rib sandwich and fries. We both would stop by for a visit on our next trip thru Hope. read more

Was pleasantly surprised at our first stop to Big Mac's BBQ. Glad we didn't judge a book by its cover, because we left with happy plates! Ordered the bobcat burger with fries and the brisket nachos. Both were fantastic and filling. I enjoyed the cheese sauce and how it was included on both dishes. The girls running the front did a wonderful job greeting us as we first came in and promptly getting our drinks to us. The exterior and interior may not put off a good ambiance but it seemed clean and for a small town it was the expectation. Well done, I'm sure we will be back! read more

Great FOOD. Got the LOADED BAKED POTATO and it was EXTRA LARGE with sour cream, cheese, green onions and melt in your mouth Pulled Pork! I have leftovers for a couple of other meals now. read more

Best hole-in-the-wall BBQ!! Brisket was super tender. Sausage had good flavor. BBQ sauce was excellent: not too sweet and not thick. Mac & cheese and the beans were excellent! Our waiter was very attentive and super friendly! Thanks for a great lunch! read more

My second visit was better than the first. I was really impressed with the personable service from the female owner of the restaurant. My food was freshly prepared and delicious. I opted for the two meat plate meal: pulled pork and beef brisket. My sides included potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans. I had unsweetened iced tea to drink. For dessert I had their crème brûlée. I would put their barbecue up against anything in Memphis, TN. I hope that I soon return to Hope, AR so that I can eat here again. This is now my go-to spot for lunch and/or supper! read more

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Ribs, potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans were all very good and that's rare for me to find. The only minor thing was the ribs were a tad dry, but the taste was spot on. The bbq sauce was a perfect addition to the ribs. Tea was perfect. The atmosphere was perfect for a bbq joint. Service was quick and very friendly. Almost forgot, the French fries were delicious, I could eat a bucket of them. read more

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The food here is great! Our family comes here occasionally. The fish might be the best in town, and the loaded mac n cheese is the best! Service is great too. read more

Great service. Inside just as you'd expect in a roadside BBQ spot. Somehow a little warm and homey. Maybe because our server had such a friendly smile. Generous portions. We got the three meat/three sides to share so we could sample more items. Chose brisket, pulled-pork, and ribs. Cole slaw, baked beans, and potato salad. Let me run it down for you. Brisket- moderately tender but delicious. Delicate smoked flavor. Pulled pork- came with a bun! I asked for pickles and sliced onion, topped it with some of the slaw. Made a GIANT sandwich...which we were too full to even attempt- do leftovers! Pulled pork was a little dry for us, sadly, but the flavor was nice. Ribs, ribs, ribs- now we are talking! Tender, juicy, perfect texture. I'd return for these for sure. Slaw- chopped cabbage in a bowl. They give you a squirt bottle with slaw dressing so you can make it how you like it. I actually appreciated that. The dressing is a white dressing- sweet. I prefer some vinegar to my slaw, but I think it would please most folks. Baked beans- woo wee!! I felt the heat in my mouth, my throat, down my esophagus, and in my tummy...for like an hour at least. They tasted great, but cowabunga! Potato salad was the bomb. Yum. Yum. Yum. They also served us a price of Texas toast. We took home two ribs, the giant sandwich, and the Texas toast. All of that was only $26. That's a major bargain in our eyes. It will make the two of us more food than we could eat in two meals. You can see that there's some history behind this place. I think Mac was a real guy based on the memorabilia set around, but we didn't catch the story. Do recommend read more

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Great bbq and the wait staff were extremely nice. They were busy but they took good care of us. I would highly recommend it!

My wife had the sausage plate with potato salad and baked beans. I had the fish plate with Cole slaw and okra. Her sausage was cut up, which she appreciated. Neither of us liked the potato salad so the owner offered any other side as a replacement. The baked beans were outstanding! The fried fish had a very tasty batter and the pieces were large. We requested crispy okra and we surprisingly got them. All together we were very delighted with our meal. Wait staff is very friendly. Prices are $$ range. We had eaten off their food truck in the past and the ribs were fantastic! The BBQ ribs were so good I licked my fingers clean before grabbing a napkin. read more

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You can't judge book by its cover! The food was great! We are doing a low carb diet and arrived around 2ish and we were still able to get the lunch specials! We got a 2 rib plate with double coleslaw and asked for the grill cheese brisket to come without the bread and got Cole slaw for the side. It was all excellent! Very sweet hostess/waitress too! read more

We happened to be in Hope, Arkansas I have been craving some Beef Brisket for a while. We went in on a Saturday evening and wasn't very crowded. Our food came out and I had a 3 Meat Sampler with Beef Brisket, 4 BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, and Pulled Pork w 2 sides. I had Fried Okra and a Loaded Baked Potato. I could have gone without the bacon bits. Everything was spot on delicious. Brisket was cooked to where it was fall apart juicy. Ribs came of. The bone nicely and we're very meaty. The Pulled Pork was very delicious. I hardly used any bbq sauce because the meat was so tasty. The girl that served us was very attentive and refilled our drinks. She even made our drinks "To Go " The chef came out also and asked us if all was fine. My friend really enjoyed his Cheeseburger. I would definitely come here again for BBQ They close at 8pm . I'm sure they are booming at lunchtime read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Menu as of June 2023 - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

The food was top tier. The service was absolutely amazing. The smoked turkey was some of the best I've ever had.

Okay, the outside may be a little off putting I'm guessing this was a old huddle house type place in the 80's, the inside is clean maybe a bit dated, but to me places that spend money and attention exclusively on decor do not always have the best food. Big Mac's BBQ was on point, the bbq we had was good but we didn't experience the real bbq meats maybe next time kind wanted to dry run on this road trip Had the brisket nachos the brisket is really good, enough fat for flavor but not to ruin the bbq sauce was good the chips seemed made in house not sure, my only issue was my nachos got cold quick from the toppings being cold but on a positive note the toppings were cold and fresh Wife had the grilled cheese brisket and fries she liked her sandwich as well she is not a French fry person I ate one they were really good as well. All in all is this the best bbq I've ever had no, but it was really good bbq for a small down in a surprising place off I-30 next time I'm going in for ribs beans and potato salad to get a real feel. But definitely for today 4.90 out of 5.00 just a little deduction for the temp of the nachos with the cold stuff in the hot meat made the meat and cheese cold quick. But go if your on your way on I-30 in Hope Arkansas and the staff couldn't have been more friendly good job ladies read more

Food was absolutely delicious! And they had great service! Will be returning the next time I pass through town ! read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Bbq ribs and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

As with the surrounding communities, People please enough of BBQ. My God it's like the other curse here, Fried chicken at every stop, gas and go, stores. The big thing as usual, pricing I understand the cost of meat but these sick prices have always been that sick! read more

Jalapeño burger was fire and my gf loved her grilled chee. Also best fries in town hands down read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas

Husband and I went there last year on Valentine's Day and because we didn't do there high priced valentine special we were pretty well ignored the whole time we were there. Terrible service and the food wasn't good either read more

WORTH THE PIT STOP! Terrific food & service! Hometown local diner feel. Lots of folks we could tell were natives & meeting after church. Other diners were traveling through on the highway or obvious travelers. We were traveling through and Big Mac's was a good stopping spot for lunch. Noting: We listened to the other reviewer who said don't be deterred by the outside bbq tall sign :) Everyone in our party of 7 loved their food & had empty plates or were stuffed and took home leftovers. Servers were SO nice. Portions were solid and generous (especially considering shrinkflation & costs lately). We had a toddler who normal toddler behavior and wanted ketchup. The server ladies were so helpful, we didn't want for anything. We did keep asking for more orders of the egg rolls (special for today) for our roadtrip. The owner is Filipino and these egg rolls were top tier! Don't miss out if they're offering them that day! :) Tip ya servers! read more

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We visited based on other Yelp recommendations, and we were not disappointed! I had the Pulled Pork Nachos and they were very good. My husband asked for a two meet plate, whatever was the waitress's favorite. She brought brisket, ribs, beans, Cole slaw and potato salad. The ribs were melt in your mouth good. All of it was very good and if we lived here we would be back. read more

Great burgers and fries for the price you couldn't ask for more ,ribs are unreal all the food there has been good hard to narrow down favorites but like the place a lot read more

Amazing! Had brisket sandwich and loaded fries! Worth the trip !! Brisket so tender melts in ya mouth!

Delicious food, great service and friendly staff. Absolutely loved this place. Highly recommend folks head on over for some delicious BBQ.

We tried to eat here. We're told to sit where we want and gave up after ten minutes. Sat there with no menus...they were not that busy. Need better help. Smelled great, but did not have time to wait around for service. They could have cared less we were sitting there read more

We've tried many items off of the menu here and not a single one has ever come close to disappointing us. The food has an outstanding flavor and is always cooked to perfection. Hope, AR is very fortunate to have a place like this with such a wide variety to choose from and everything on the menu is outstanding which makes it a hard choice to decide on what to order, so we just continue going back and trying different dishes. Hats off to the restaurant owners and chef for their outstanding work and care they put into making their food stand out! If you're a local or just traveling through, THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO STOP AT! read more

Food was absolutely magnificent. Great brisket and good sides. Banana pudding as good as Grandmas. Hidden gem right off the interstate. Don't let the homemade sign fool you. A+ read more

Excellent food, great price, good people. We stopped in from I-30 based on Google reviews, and loved it. The brisket, beans, and okra are must-haves, and the pork was delicious as well. Margaret had a great story, and a wonderful place. FYI, the sign says "yellow top"--this is the place! They just moved into the building, and are working on getting the sign changed. read more

Big Mac's BBQ - Brisket & pulled pork combo plate with baked beans and fried okra (PERFECT TEXTURE). - Barbeque Near Me - Hope, Arkansas