Food was really good. We tried a variety of items: sausage platter, ribs, chicken platter, and pork platter. Proteins were all very juicy, sides were fresh. We wanted to try the corn pudding, but they were out. Service wasn't good at all. No signage, had to ask if we could order or get a table. Ambiance was ok; bar vibe. read more

Update: service is still great and food is still amazing. Consistently good and we come back every time we are in town. Take all my money. read more

Count Porkula - Jalapeno cheddar Sausage Plate with Corn Pudding Macaroni and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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The clever name and decor are what drew us in! It was reasonably priced, and wasn't greasy! I was expecting bone-in chicken pieces, which is what I asked the server if they had, and received a sliced breast. Tasty and tender, but not what I was hoping for. I'll try them again, perhaps, the next time I'm in Arkansas. read more

Count Porkula - It's such a clever name, I love it so. - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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BBQ was great, but the star of the show was definitely the signature pickle pasta salad. They do a great job of balancing sweet and sour and surprisingly the dish was so refreshing. I had the ribs and brisket. Brisket was good, ribs were decent, just a bit dry for my liking. Portions were a bit small as well. Overall, food was good! read more

Count Porkula - Brisket, ribs, pickle pasta salad, and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hubs and I love this place. We live in Chenal Valley but we gladly travel a few miles to eat their yummy food. Awesomely good 'cue, brisket, sausages, and excellent sides. We order our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Guest love it all! Imagine corn soufle, collard greens, deviled egg potato salad, pasta, and especially love the smoked sausages. Oh and the turkey! I don't know how they get it butter soft. Slice with a butter knife. We love this restaurant. Go get you some! read more

The food was very good but the portions were really small. The is no service. You pay and they bring a tray. The ambiance is that of a bar or honky Tonk. Very loud. Paid $29 for about $2.00 worth of brisket. read more

Count Porkula - Platter of beans, tater salad, and brisket. Oh, a slice of stale bread. - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

Food was great! Staff was super nice. And great portion size. I wish I had bought some sauce but oh well.

Friendly people, and great barbecue! I had never tried Arkansas barbecue, but really enjoyed it. I was working in the area, and I ate there 3 times during my time there. read more

I've been here so many times- the service at the bar has gone downhill in the past month. It makes me so sad because I love how close it is to home! Im not sure if it's because of staff turnover or what. The last time I tried to go I waited 15+ minutes at the bar to place an order and the manager couldn't be bothered to help us. ‍ read more

Good food, solid menu, amazing fries! Good choice for lunch as they always get the food out quickly and your order is correct. Menu won't blow you away but everything is good and you can count on getting in and out. read more

Food came out lightning fast (as BBQ should) and was hot and fresh. It had a great flavor profile for the brisket. Mac-N-Chz was solid too. Place had a great atmosphere overall with some College hoops on the TV's. Seems like a good joint to spend some time with friends or family. They also sell retail sauces, etc. Great little spot! read more

Count Porkula - Front door - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

I have been here a few times for work lunches, and when it started snowing, snagged a bite on the way home. They had a fried pork belly dish as a special, and it was fantastic! I hope they have it again next time. read more

On my way to Smoke Shake which was closed on Monday we ended up here. First time and it was awesome. We split the brisket and pulled pork combo sandwich with fries and a single rib. Sandwich was piled high with meat. The rib was huge. Their sauce is great. I went back last night and ordered the same thing with my wife. The sandwich was still great but not close to the same amount of meat. The rib was smaller as well. I was a little disappointed it wasn't consistent from our first visit. I will go back but hope my first visit is the norm not the exception. Sandwich was $17! Service was good and the owners/managers checked on us. read more

I have NEVER had FRIED "smoked" wings???? NO smoke, NO flavor ABSOLUTELY NO SEASONING!!!! The worst tasteless wings I've ever had and don't let that little grill mark fool you THESE WING AINT SEEN NO SMOKER!!!! Mac n cheese alright nothing special a little dry flavor better than the wings! Definitely not worth $20 should have followed my first mind and went to Wrights BBQ IN LITTLE ROCK!!! read more

Count Porkula - Smoked wings????? - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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A coworker had given rave reviews and they did not exaggerate. The BBQ parfait was delicious and all the flavors complemented each other. read more

Count Porkula - BBQ Parfait - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

We had my sons rehearsal dinner at Count Porkula on Saturday, October 28. Upon arrival, we were directed to the self service drinks and shown to the bar if we were interested in imbibing. They had our buffet style meal on tables in a section where we all sat at tables near each other. We were offered pulled pork, chicken, buns, bbq beans, & potato salad. I chose the chicken and beans. Everyone agreed it was fantastic! I loved the chicken so much I ended up going back for seconds. I have no clue as to the cost, but my son said it was quite reasonable. The restaurant was clean as were the restrooms. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'm not from the area, but would definitely recommend to anyone who is traveling through or is fortunate enough to live nearby. read more

Count Porkula - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

LOVE this place. The staff is super personable and friendly. The signature cocktails were very tasty! My friend and I tried the pulled pork, brisket, collard greens (with homemade pepper vinegar), baked beans, dill pickle pasta, potato salad....all superb. Definitely going back!! read more

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Another recommendation from my friend Kelsey, who did marketing for Little Rock. I came in on a super rainy day. I had a difficult time choosing what I wanted to eat because everything looked amazing! The lady at the register was so sweet. I went with the pulled pork platter with slaw and potato salad; and of course Southern Sweet Tea to wash it all down. There were quite a few customers in the restaurant, but not too busy. All my food was delicious! read more

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Never fails to be the best bbq I've had around here! the service is always amazing no matter what and the coleslaw is my absolute fav!

Upon walking into the restaurant, I didn't notice a sign in regards to where to order or someone to ask. I attempted to get the RUDE bartender's attention and she abruptly turned her head. I initially thought, perhaps she just did not hear me. So I tried again, she looked DIRECTLY in my eyes and abruptly turned her head AGAIN. I then walked up to the bar and she glances at me as though I was bothering her. Then, she says I can order at the bar or over there (flops her hand in the direction). After "bothering her" to inquire on where to order, I walked over to the counter counter to order. Eventually, a lady pops up to take my order. This lady was sooooo much more pleasant and helpful. Took the time to offer recommendations (which I very much appreciated). Meat was tender and I like the BBQ sauce. The bartender was very off putting, she really turned me off from coming back. read more

Count Porkula - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

I've been here twice since they've opened, and both times my wife and I have ordered their trio plate to get a good sampling of their meats and sides. First off, the folks are very friendly and service both times was prompt. The food, overall, was really good. My wife and I are BBQ snobs and are very particular about our 'cue. So let me give you the lowdown on what I had. The pulled pork was good - a solid "B" in my book; so were the ribs. (Keep in mind that I'm a pretty harsh judge of BBQ so a "B" is a pretty darn good rating in my book.) The sausage was outstanding - an easy "A" and the surprise standout to me was the brisket - "A+" both times I had it. That surprised me, because here in Arkansas it's all about the pork, so I was especially impressed by the brisket! I tried the smoked chicken and it was fine, but not quite as good as everything else. The other big surprise is that I've found myself addicted to the pickle pasta. My wife ordered it, I turned my nose up at it until she talked me into trying it. WOW! Just amazing stuff. The seasoned fries are really good as well. Will we be back? Absolutely! I hope they can keep up the quality and I'm definitely sitting here thinking about that brisket...it was just fantastic. read more

Count Porkula - A trio plate of sausage, brisket, and sausage with sides of pickle pasta and slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Friendly staff, good service, great food! We were in town for only a couple days but will definitely go back when I'm in Maumelle. read more

Barbecue Brisket, Ribs and Sausages are well seasoned. Catchy name but it was lacking things like burnt ends on menu. Chicken waste a bit dry and lacking salt but had great aroma. Not a place for cocktails but I would come back and do beer. read more

Count Porkula - Trio Platter 3x3. - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Great bbq! The brisket was amazing and my wife couldn't get enough of their dill pasta salad. We highly recommend Count Porkula.

Visited at four, out of the rush. Pretty empty except for the bar. Pulled pork plate with Mac and cheese and fries. With drink and $2 for complete self-service the total was $20. Pork is not hot, not cold... an unappetizing lukewarm. Slight Smokey flavor. Sauce is fine but I wouldn't buy a bottle. Fries are hot as is the Mac which is the star of my plate. I'll pass on the raw onions, raw jalapeño and wonder bread slice. $20? Really? I would have given three but went into the bathroom and it REEKED of weed. Bring the kids at your own risk. Whole Hog will not be challenged these folks in my book- except hard alcohol is a nice option. Looks like the positives are only coming from ribs and brisket. Get ready to shell out double my price and more for that. read more

Finally tried the BBQ here. I'm not one to crave BBQ but when I do, I want GOOD BBQ with a nice selection of sides. We ordered the BBQ salad (skip this), brisket sandwich and the burger. Also ordered the pasta salad, Mac and cheese and an extra side order or fries. As for the salad, the spinach didn't hold up to the heaviness of the pulled pork so it just fell flat for us. However, the meats ON the salad and IN the sandwiches are the star of the show which is why we ordered takeout here to take our BBQ craving that night. Everyone in the family LOVED the fries while I can pass on them. They were seasoned with what I assume is their house seasoning. There was a little sweetness in the seasoning so that threw me off and I couldn't get beyond the sweetness. I just didn't enjoy it. I wanted to desperately LOVE the dill pickle pasta salad. I really wanted to love it. It was not my thing. BUT, the BBQ is delicious and there was enough meat on all the items we ordered to make additional sandwiches the following day. read more

Count Porkula - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Three meet combo with three sides.... Excellent portions of each. Sliced brisket had great bark and could break apart with fork. Ribs pulled/ fell off the bone while eating. Sausage was most unique and might have been my favorite. Corn pudding was "cornbreadish", been just right spicy, and mustard potato salad the way it should be. Saw the wings after ordering and will be back to try them! read more

Count Porkula - Sausage, Sliced Brisket, Ribs, Potato Salad, Corn Pudding, Beans - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

Ordered and paid online. My card was charged, but the restaurant said they had no order for us. But they sure had my money. Asked to speak to the manager to try and figure out what the issue was so we could get our order. Manager told the lady who answered the phone (very rudely) that he was busy, had tickets, to take a message, and maybe someone would call us back tomorrow. The lady didn't know my wife overheard the exchange. So, my wife left and we paid again for dinner elsewhere. I'll have to reverse the charge for their refusal to give us the order after taking our money. I'm glad I didn't save my card in their ordering system. No telling what might happen. read more

Good but the bacon was kinda raw bad service poor utensils too. First time but also last it's good for one time then I'm out. The look of it is nice but it's real loud. Don't bring a child if they have ear issues. Do recommend but be careful what you order. read more

Best barbecue in Central Arkansas. I do not give cheap endorsements for barbecue, that is a sin. until now, Whole Hog has been my number one spot, and rightly so. They won second prize and ribs out of 10,000 contestants and first prize and pulled pork and Whole Hog got a 10,000 contestants. But after having count Porcello, I'm convinced this is clearly the best ribs, the chicken and brisket were amazing as well, I don't eat pulled pork. my daughters barbecue nachos were cold but they immediately rectified the problem and the owner came out and made sure it was up to par. The ambience is good too, kind of a bar feel, you can smell the smoky meats in the air, clean and games for the kids. read more

Count Porkula - Ribs, brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and barbecue nachos along with my pride and joy! Awesome - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

For my first time trying the new Count Porkula on the Boulevard, I ordered the Almost Famous Nachos with chicken and a side of dill pickle pasta salad. Everything about it was perfect. The nachos were hefty and very filling! They had delicious coleslaw, fresh jalapeños, bbq sauce, and yummy chicken. The dill pickle pasta salad was also amazing. I love dill and the flavor was so good, along with the blocks of cheese. I got my order to go, but I'm excited for my next visit and hope to dine in. read more

Count Porkula - Almost Famous Nachos with chicken - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Food was good. Service 10/10. My only complaint is how fast the food was brought out to us.. I'd say within 5 minutes and they skipped our appetizer. Makes me wonder how long ago the meats were cooked. read more

The pulled pork parfait is a MUST!! Fun/casual atmosphere and the food has never disappointed!

Best ribs in Arkansas bar none. just the right amount of rub (which they do sell) and smokey but not overly smoked. The brisket is amazing, along with the wings. Get the Arkansauce for your wings. Don't forget about banana pudding! read more

Count Porkula - Rib plate! - Barbeque Near Me - North Little Rock, Arkansas

We went at lunch and it was so loud. The service was very fast.. They serve J peppers on EVERYTHING and I am not a fan... not sure we will go back. read more

Great service and awesome food highly recommend it. Family oriented but can also kick back and have a beer and watch some sports on two big tv's read more

Already reviewed before: awesome, tasty, excellent, juicy, friggin good! Highly recommended!

Great food and service. Ribs and brisket are fantastic and the sides all seem to be home made Maumelle is blessed to have such a BBQ place! read more

I had the baby back ribs plate. Fall off the bone delicious. My husband had the brisket plate. It too was excellent. The sides were also good. We sampled the potato salad, coleslaw, and corn pudding. The barbecue sauce was good. The spicy barbecue sauce is a thinner vinegar base. So nice to have two types to choose from. Highly recommend. read more

I was visiting and am in the area often and decided to try the on off Cantrell. I ordered online for pickup. I stood out by the labeled carry out window for a bit. a few employees walked by and went in the back but I was already calling at this point. They said to come in to the bar. No problem. Was just disappointed the window wasn't open or sign saying so while I waited. I paid almost $17 for a loaded potato with a brisket upgrade and 25% tip. The potato was good. Very little meat and unfortunately 5 of the 7 bites were too fatty to eat. Very little slaw. Not impressed enough with what I got to give a 2nd chance. hate to complain but hope maybe it'll help and the business does very well. read more