Okay so, I usually don't write reviews, but my experience here really needed shared. Long story short, for such a humble looking place, this place throws down. And I'm going to be craving this food for a long time to come. The longer version of this story is: I tend to love BBQ places. I just love the different takes on BBQ sauces, and that is almost the sole reason I go to BBQ places. But, above my love of BBQ is my love of a Cuban sandwich. I have been on the hunt for the best Cuban sandwich for years now. So whenever I see one on a menu, I am obliged to order one. Much to my surprise, at this BBQ place, there's a Cuban on the menu. Honestly, I didn't expect much. But oh my goodness! Was I wrong? Full disclosure, not what I, myself, would consider a true "Cuban", but it was nonetheless OUT.STANDING. Truly. The vinegar pork, was truly the star of the show and I'd eat that stuff by the quart. Bravo to this place. I'll certainly be back! read more

Best BBQ I have experienced in a long time and it came from a gas station in Rexburg Idaho. Their bacon wrap dogs, pulled pork, brisket, and, oh man, that Turkey was to die for. Excellent!! read more

We were traveling through Rexburg and ordered from this place based on reviews without realizing it was in a gas station convenience store... that sketches me out a little bit in general. But when I went in and saw a dozen people waiting for their orders, I changed my tune. The Fried Chicken sandwich, Cuban, pulled pork loaded fries and the baked beans were the best BBQ I've had in a very long time. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often! read more

We LOVE Blister's. I wish they had a restaurant closer to the heart of town. The food here is fantastic and fresh. Don't let the fact that it's in a gas station deceive you! It is true, quality food. read more

I'm sorry to be negative but I was not impressed. The pulled pork had sweet bbq sauce already mixed into it, I want to taste the actual smoked meat flavor with maybe a hint of sauce added, not all sauce. Same with the brisket. The smoked turkey was the best thing because it had no sauce. The fries looked like they had been put back in the fryer to reheat them as they were dark, crunchy, and dry inside. A cheeseburger was $10, no fries or side included and the meat didn't even cover the bun. All of the bbq sandwiches included fries for less money, not sure what the deal is. Poor Rexburg is still waiting for some decent restaurants! read more

This place is soooo good. I've had their pulled pork a few times and it's delicious. Staff are great too.

Fry sauce and French fries while you wait. Tri tip was my favorite. We also got ribs, pulled pork and brisket.

Great local place. Small dining area being in a gas station. My 17yo's favorite place as he eats there 2-4 times a week.

Probably the best bbq for value near rexburg unless you drive to idaho falls. It's inside a gas station, so don't expect a fancy restaurant, but don't let that make you think the food is any less delicious! read more

Awesome food! I'm from the South and I'm used to high-quality barbecue. I definitely recommend this place to those search for a nice, somewhat southern place to eat. The only problem.....even if the line isn't super long, it does take a long time for food to be served. read more

This is one of the most disappointing reviews I've had to give... We used to live in Rexburg, and Blister's was our go-to spot. The brisket was amazing, the fry sauce was the greatest thing on earth and was reason enough alone to go there, the BBQ sauce was so tangy and delicious, and it was great value for the price. I've since been back twice, once last year and then just barely. Last year, I was hoping it was a fluke because the food was just nowhere near the level it used to be, but this second time around sealed the deal for me. The only explanation is that management has changed. I can't fathom any other reason as to why everything would be so different. Let me start with the sandwiches. They use different bread now days, and it seems that the ratio is way off. Way more bread than meat or sauce, and the bread on the squealers is unbelievably dry. The brisket is still pretty good, but the tri-tip is very gummy. I felt like I was eating a Laffy-Taffy. Not to mention that the squealers are now a fraction of the size they once were. In my opinion, what really set Blister's apart initially was their BBQ sauce. It was such a unique, very tangy sauce that made a guy just want to bathe in it. They even had another sauce which was a Carolina sauce, but their original was just unparalleled. Today, their sauce tastes no different than every other generic BBQ sauce, and it's depressing. Every time you went there, you had to get fries because the fry sauce was soooo good. It was kind of a thinner, lighter colored sauce with pepper, and I don't know what else but almost vinegary and tang and you almost wished you could make your fries into a soup that swam in the fry sauce. Today, it's a regular old, generic fry sauce that you would find anywhere else. I can only hope that the old owner does their own place, because this is not the Blister's it once was. They should really consider handing out anti-depression meds to all the people that knew the old Blister's. read more

"Best bbq in Idaho" is the biggest lie ever. Food tasted bad. Customer service was completely HORRIBLE. I was told to wait a minute by the guy at the grill, some blonde hair guy came up. No one ever said anything to me. About 10 minutes go by, so I ask if I could order now because the guys had just ignored me. I was told they were waiting on me. After being told to wait, how was I supposed to know what to do? I got the vinegar and sweet pork with fries. The bbq tasted disgusting. I specifically asked the cashier if the vinegar bbq was like Carolina. I'm from the south, we don't call it sweet and vinegar. We have names for it. He said it was the same. It wasn't at all. This shouldn't even be considered bbq. It's sad. And the customer service is the worst I've seen. Not welcoming or helpful at all. Won't spend my money here again. No one else should bother either. read more

I LOVE Blister's! The food is ALWAYS delicious and fresh made! I really love the vinegar pulled pork with their fries. I always recommend Blister's to people who are hungry! read more

The food was amazing. I got two pulled pork sandwiches and they were perfectly cooked. Delicious. I will come here again.

My favorite eatery in rexburg! I only wish they had more locations and more seating! Couldn't ask for better BBQ for the price!

This is off-scale good BBQ. They are voted the best BBQ in Idaho. But they could easily compete for best BBQ in the northwest or North Carolina for that matter!!! If you are within 100 miles of this place take a detour and draw your own conclusions. And, yes, it's located in a gas station and yes, you will probably have to wait in line. No matter, it will be well worth it! read more

This incredible hole in the wall restaurant, uniquely hidden in a gas station, is incredible. The pulled pork sandwich is the BEST I've ever had! This is the only place I actually like homemade fries. As a picky eater, I usually don't love BBQ places because there's too much fat in the meat or the fries aren't fully cooked... But not here. Seriously, everything is mouth watering! PS. Do yourself a favor and get the scones, YUM! read more

After living in Rexburg for 3 years, this place was a constant BBQ fix. You can grab sandwiches, meat, and delicious sides. We normally got the cowboy( your pick of 3 meat portions), and grabbed 2 orders of the deep-fried green beans. Overall, this place is pretty legit with it being connected to a gas station and all. read more

Everyone was raving about this place and how good the food is, I order a 3 meat plate and a Buffalo chicken sandwich. The meet plate and frys were good, but can't make up for the rancid chemical taste of the chicken sandwich, they put blue cheese on it and my wife who has had it before said that's not what it's supposed to taste like. It tasted like I was eating a can of ether. They were quick to respond and look in to the issue and contact the supplier about the issue. Very professional and will consider returning read more

I got the pulled pork sandwich and fries with a drink. Everything was delicious, cost wasn't bad at all, and the staff was friendly. My only complaint is that you get your drinks at the same drink fountain that the gas station offers, but it costs twice as much to buy a drink from Blisters as it does to buy one from the gas station! Next time I'll buy the food from Blister's and the drinks from the gas station. Other than that, it was great. We'll definitely come back. read more

If you are in the area, this is one place not to miss. The location was not what we expected but was perfect for us. Do not miss out on the scones. These things are to die for. We had many different types of meat and they were all the best we had our whole trip from So Cal to Idaho and back. Highly recommend!!! read more

I love BBQ so when I heard about this place I thought why not? It's in a gas station but we went on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. The staff was friendly. My boyfriend had the pulled pork sandwich and I had the burger with a side of fries. It was a great burger! Super juicy and the sauces were tasty as well. The only thing I didn't like were the fries. I like my fries crispy and these just didn't do that for me. Great place to eat BBQ though and decently priced. read more

Blister's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Rexburg, Idaho

I recently stopped into Blister's BBQ and boy was I impressed! They made a few changes to the burgers that really made a huge difference. First up, they now use a different kind of bun. Overall, there is even more flavor than before. I recommend stopping in and giving them a try. The only negative things I have to say is that you will probably have to wait a while for the food. During my most recent visit, they were preparing a lot of meat for catering, which led to a 30 minute wait. Also, the cooks were not paying very close attention to what they were doing and forgot the toppings for which I paid extra. Lastly, there were tons of flies all around the chairs and tables, making the experience not as good as it could have been. I wish I had taken a fly swatter. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch as we were driving through the area. Between the eight of us, we tried the pulled pork, brisket, tri-tip and the burger, all of which were great (tri-tip was the best). The scones were fantastic as well, our seven-year-old was a little skeptical, but upon taking a bite declared, "This is heaven!" Portions were a good size, and the small sandwiches were just right for young kids. read more

You like quality BBQ? Convenience Stores? Quality prices? Then Blisters IS YOUR MOTHERFUCKER. Went to this place after bridge jumping. Mang, not only is this place good, but the location is to DIE FOR! Have any idea where its in? A GAS STATION. That's right, I said it. A GAS STATION. See, what I did was I got soma dat pulled-pork sandwich on my plate, then they gave me an empty cup. AND I COULD FILL IT USING THE SODA FOUNTAIN INSIDE THE GAS STATION. I don't know who you are, but that's fucking smart right there. You don't like fountain drinks? How about bottled coke? Beer? Arizona? Energy drinks? All up in this bitch. Anyways, the sandwich was prime material, I must say. Also, you get a shit-ton of fries. Big value. Great place to celebrate Murica and friendship. read more

What can I say after that? Had a Cuban sandwich, fries and drink. Outstanding food. Will gladly go back. read more

Rexburg has cornered the market on weirdly delicious foods found/sold in improbable places. From the same town that brought you delicious Korean BBQ from a random grocery store kiosk, comes delicious American BBQ from a gas station. No, really. Blisters is one of the few things I miss about Rexburg when I'm not there. I try to come here as often as I can, and I think about it more than I care to admit. I always get their hamburger topped with bacon (REAL bacon, not that sissy precooked microwave stuff) and lettuce, with a side of waffle fries. The burger has just the right amount of juice and grease, the fries have just the right amount of salt and crunch, everything is just. Right. If you find yourself in Rexburg and craving BBQ, ignore those people who tell you to go to The Hickory. You don't need people like that in your life. Go to Blisters instead; or better yet, take those Hickory devotees with you and show them what actually-good food tastes like. read more

POSITIVES: Believe me, it was hard to think of positives. The burger and fries were decent at best. NEGATIVES: Everything else sucked. I don't care how big the portions are when the food is that disgusting! I am not exaggerating when I say the pulled pork tasted like vomit. It was extremely sour, as if it had been soaking in a dirty sink, or sitting out for days. Neither my wife nor I could stand to eat another bite. It ruined my appetite. I don't ever remember not being able to finish what I ordered when I'm really hungry , but I just couldn't do it. The sauces they had out were watery and also tasted like crap, which ruined the rest of our burger. Their attempt at fry sauce was laughable. I would slap everyone who works there in the face for creating such monstrosities that they pass off as food every day. What a disgrace to BBQ. Now don't get me wrong. I love very delicious, well-prepped BBQ food, but I am also a frequent customer of places like Arby's or Five Guys. I've eaten stuff off the street in Argentina, I frequent food trucks and happily try my friends' attempts at cooking. But this was SO DIGUSTING just thinking about it makes me want to puke the chunks of pork that I ate... if it even was pork. Another gripe I had is the fact that it's located in the flippin gas station (was almost impossible to find) which was also the first clue as to what we were getting ourselves into, in spite of all the raving reviews. The staff was only friendly to the regulars (which surprises me that they even have any). The men's bathroom was hideous. Some have unworthily rated it 5 stars; if I could rate this place negative stars, I would. Few times in my life have I been as disappointed as I was with this poor excuse of a restaurant. Never go to Blister's BBQ. With your help, the worst restaurant in the world will close down. PRICE: about $7 per person for sandwich and fries. RECOMMENDED: Don't waste your money. Go to the Hickory, or Big Boys BBQ... heck, go to McDonald's instead. read more

If you are a fan of Carolina BBQ, then this is the place to go. Blisters is a workin' man's bbq place. This is not only because you'll often see the owner behind the counter making your sandwich, but because there is a nice, laid back atmosphere. Located inside a Shell Station on the outskirts of town, Blisters offers numerous variations of bbq and grilled food. Such notable favorites include * My bleu heaven- a buffalo chicken breast, with a reuben sandwich, and bleu cheese crumbles. It's a delicious hot mess. * the pulled pork- this could be their claim to fame. Sweet tender pork on a thick bolio roll. I may be biased but this is my favorite place to eat in Rexburg. Huge portions, epic flavor, and low prices join forces to create an awesome dining experience. read more

So the food here is good....when they have it. Repeatedly I've gone there to eat and tried to order fried pickles but they either never have them or when I do order and pay, they tell me after that they are out. I've even called to see if they have pickles, they say yes, and when I go to pick up the pickles, they are out. It's frustrating, they need to either have more fried pickles available or they need to be upfront if they don't have them. read more

The portion was quite large and the price was very low but my sandwich, as well as my fries were at room temperature. Beyond that, the flavor left something to be desired. All I could taste was the sugar in the bbq sauce. I really expected this place to be stellar because of all the awesome reviews but I was left thoroughly unimpressed. read more

This restaurant is in a gas station. But don't let that fool you. The bbq was good. They smoke the meat every day. The baked beans were the best I have had in a long time. read more

By far the best fast food in rexburg, anything from the smoker is amazing, good portion sizes, and they're a local place do they'll make whatever you want (pulled pork on a burger? Why not?) completely heaven sent. read more

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Very disappointed! Blisters BBQ used to be a place to get reasonable priced BBQ with huge serving sizes. They have switched the bun out for a cheaper quality smaller size, which is annoying because they up-ed the price a dollar. The side have gone down in size also. I like the old hole-in-the-wall out of a gas station bbq place that had a home cooked and serving size feeling. read more

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I've seen this restaurant billed as Texas BBQ. Ummmm.....not quite....no, not even close. We tried this place which was in a gas station in the fall. Dirty floors and tables. There were so many flies in the place, we couldn't finish our meal. Supposedly this is the best BBQ joint in Idaho. If that's the case, choose another type of restaurant. read more

Very good BBQ!!! I had the half rack of ribs and it just melted off the bone and was very well done!! Highly recommend!!

Wow, blisters and hickory should switch spots. Blisters is a little hidden gem that should get the attention that hickory gets. Finally a brisket that is juicy, and doesn't feel reheated. Props to this little mom and pop place that has a smoker in the back of a Mobil station. I hate to make this review about a hickory blisters comparison, but if we were to strictly compare the meats and nothing else between hickory and blisters(since the smoked meat is the essence of a barbecue place), the meat at blisters is juicy, flavorful, and tastes like real barbecue. It also actually tastes like it was made that day. Wow. It's also really cheap. The 2 man staffed little hole in the wall gem is a friendly reminder that a good barbecue place doesn't have to take up a huge plot of land. Just some passion, hard work, and a smoker is all that's needed. I got a brisket sandwich, my wife got a pulled pork sandwich. We both got green chili, and I got a deep fried hot dog. We get home and had no barbecue sauce in the bag! No worries! the food was so damn good we didn't even care. I had just had my second lunch an hour before and was only eating at blisters for the sheer joy of it, and also because my wife was in desperate need of a snickers. I can for sure say that the food is so damn good you enjoy it even if you aren't hungry. It was indulgent like a chocolate chip cookie. Is it the best barbecue ever? No. My five star review is being given within the context of the current food scene in Rexburg. Meaning, considering almost all places here are 1 or 2 stars, this place blows them out of the water. I need to figure out how to get more people to go to blisters. They deserve the business. read more

First off, there are several types of BBQ, and you can't just lump them all into "Southern BBQ". I happen to prefer Kansas City or Texas style (both tomato-based) while Blister's is Carolina BBQ, which is vinegar based. I ordered the pulled pork, which wasn't pulled quite enough (pieces were huge!). The portions were very generous, though, and the meat was good, but had more fat than I like to eat. The coleslaw, unfortunately, had no flavor at all. The waffle fries were slightly above average. I certainly wouldn't call this "first class", but it's okay, especially for "gas station food". read more

This is my go to restaurant when visiting Rexburg. I've had BBQ all over the country and it competes with the best. The ribs are my new favorite item. I'll definitely be going back again and again. read more

Best BBQ place in town. I'm picky about BBQ since I lived in the south for a bit and visited Kansas City and had one of the top BBQ in the nation there. Blister's BBQ meets my standards of BBQ. You get a lot for what you pay for and service has always been great. I have zero complaints about this place. read more