A 4-hour roundtrip to have lunch with an Army buddy I haven't seen in six years would have been worth it for Arby's (sorry Arby's just needed a common denominator). When you get in there, order and the food is good- bonus. I suspect that most of the dishes here are good. The place filled up quick and folks kept coming during the 90-minutes or so that we were there. Peter and I both got the Brisket sandwich, I was happy with everything, the brisket was exceptional, they have multiple sauces on the table, tried them all- solid. The fries weren't special but were hot and salty. The coleslaw is pretty basic, but I suspect that is intentional to give you a flavor reset. The service was quick, and effective. Our server came by just enough to make sure we had everything we wanted. She also realized at a certain point that we were going to sit there and catch-up and she left us alone. The one oddity (and maybe she did tell me and I missed it), was that we had to bring the check up ourselves to the register. Bonus: Met 3 guys from Sweden who had flown in to Chicago to follow Route 66 across the country. Somehow beer at 1100 works with a European accent. read more

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This is a quaint place on Route 66. We arrived around 3:30pm. Very eclectic decor on the inside. Plenty of seating. The server we had was nice, friendly, and helpful. We unfortunately were in the pocket that they were out of the things I like to try in a BBQ restaurant I haven't been too. But I got a pulled pork brisket sampler. The meat was dry without the BBQ sauce which was disappointing. It should be juicy. The sausage sampler was great that my BF had. I probably won't be back as it didn't leave me craving for more, unfortunately. read more

No doubt I would be back if I didn't live 3 states away. Heck, I may be back anyway! Ordered a large bowl of mashed taters with brisket and about 3 types of cheese and green onion and I don't know what else. It was *phenomenal*. The place itself had such a wonderful, rustic feel to it. Wood furniture and finishing, antique signs and artwork, and just had a real strong down-home sort of fee that you like in that sort of place. Service was fast and friendly throughout from the hostess to the waitress. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

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If you're doing Route 66 or even just passing Cuba Missouri you'll see signs for this place. I'm glad we did. We wanted something other than burgers and let me tell ya, this hit the spot. It's a cute little bbq joint where the theme matches the name of the place. I had the sampler platter and it was amazing. The meats were all tender and the baked beans were some of the best I've had. The Mac n cheese is the only thing that I would have preferred have a tad more flavor and cheesiness. Still good though. My daughter had an appetizer that had brisket and mashed potatoes. Amazing as well. Service was great. Our waitress was really nice and did a fantastic job as well! Prices were reasonable for today's environment. If you're hungry and in the area...stop in and check them out. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Delicious food, wonderful server, and fun atmosphere! We stopped on a whim from out of town but would definitely return read more

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Friendly staff, fast service, and good food. The building design is loaded with character. We liked the rustic rocks, wood, and barn feel. Dining area and bathrooms were clean. I wouldn't say it was the best BBQ ever, but it was good enough that we'd come back. read more

Every time we are headed out west we make a stop at Missouri Hick BBQ. Located on RT 66 it is steeped in history and Goodness. BBQ is juicy and tender. One can say you have died and gone to heaven after having a plate of their Barbeque. Tasty and delicious. Portion sizes are large so bring your appetite. Wait staff are warm and inviting.... waits can be long but well worth it read more

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We saw the signs on the highway and decided to try Missouri-style BBQ on the famous Route 66. There were several cars in the parking lot which we took as a good sign, and it was. The ambiance is great, it is perfect for a casual group, family or couple. The decor is cozy country cabin with a lot to look at, from vintage gas pumps to an old bees nest. The hostess told us we could sit where we liked and we made our way to a back room where there was a fire blazing in the beautiful stone fireplace (which was great on a cold winter's day). Our server greeted us cheerfully and gave us ample time to look over the menu. When she came back to check on us, she was quick to make recommendations such as their creamy mac and cheese topped with bacon, the slow cooked baked beans, and the best German potato salad that I have ever had! We asked how big the portions were and she said it depended on how hungry we were and that she had seen people share. Unsure, we ordered two, two-meat plates with two sides each. She returned just a few minutes later with two large, sectioned dinner plates, overflowing with food! The Cherry-wood-smoked dry-rubbed ribs were amazing, the pulled brisket was very flavorful and the pulled pork had a beautiful smokiness as well. All of the meats, and the sides she had suggested, were very generously portioned and we definitely over-ate. For two adults I would definitely recommend sharing a plate. Overall it was a great experience, and a great change from the commercial chain restaurants so prevalent today. read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Iconic! - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

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Really good bbq spot in n a real life small Missouri town. Stop in Cuba MO for a quick bit or full on dinner. An old southern setting with all wood and varnish tables warm and inviting. Even the restroom is an old style outhouse feel. Tables set up with a choice of five different style bbq sauces run the gamut from sweet mild to spicy sweet heat. Few frills and all thrills in the traditional sense, the menu is straightforward from pulled pork to brisket. Generous size portion's with chips, pickle and a side choice. I did an Ory's Special 50/50 brisket/pulled pork Sammy and loaded it with left bbq sauce excellent choice. My buddy knocked off s brisket dinner. The best part of the meal was the service as the two girls working on this Monday afternoon were a class act. Both super friendly warm and inviting to a coupla fish outta water city boys. Nothing makes a good meal great like great hospitality. read more

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Pulled pork and beef brisket were delicious! Very tender and tasty! The server was very friendly and we were served quickly. We did mention to her that Iowa should be listed on their map outside since we are from IOWA!! read more

The food was delicious, I found that the coleslaw was one of the best . Being a Texas boy , I'm not a fan of using sauce on my bbq but if I had to it means the actual meat had no flavor. Missouri hicks bbq can put down some good good. No sauce needed . But if I had to . Id say Smokey would be my pick . The service is great waitress are very in tune to the customers and very pretty I might add. Katlyn was my waitress. She was quick with my food. Took the time to make my night here enjoyable. The place has country vibe . It's a bbq place got to love it .. had to wait awhile but in the end it was worth the wait. Full happy and ready to hit the road. Till my next adventure. read more

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Low 3/5. I want to like this place more but the brisket is chopped and the turkey is sliced deli thin and is always dry. My ribs were inedible this time though last visit I liked them. My server was awesome and I'm sure if you hit this place at just the right time it can be pretty good for what it is, but there's no way this is award winning bbq as per the billboards. read more

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Food was mediocre at best. I got the two meat combo; St Louis Ribs and Brisket with Cole slaw and Mac n cheese as sides. Ribs were tender but lacked smoked flavor or seasoning. Brisket came chopped up and was dry even though I asked for it moist. If you're decent at smoking meats you'll have a better product a home. Coleslaw was plain but could use some kind of seasoning (maybe put some celery salt and pepper in there?) Mac n cheese good but kinda luke warm when served. Server was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere felt more like a cabin in the woods than a BBQ joint. Place was clean. read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

Food: 1/2 pound of chopped brisket and a beef rib. Brisket was served with huge chunks and had no visible ring and were just bland. Beef rib seemed like it was boiled before cooking. I thought the bbq and hot sauce could save it but no go, even those weren't very good. Service: It was a to-go order but the ladies in front were very friendly and kind. Gave two stars because of the friendly staff. read more

The food was fine. No where near "the best BBQ" as the Sirius-XM dj claims. Everything not food was very good: cleanliness, staff, portions, price, etc. The meat is smoked with cherry wood. That means it has a very mild smoke flavor. No where near as strong as hickory or oak, which is my preference. I had a sampler platter with brisket, ribs, and jalepeno cheddar sausage. My wife had a pulled pork sandwich. I've smoked brisket and ribs in the last week, and I humbly submit mine were 5x better. I'll never come back because it's off the beaten path, and not my style of bbq. But to be clear...it was NOT a bad experience. read more

Heading back from St. Louis and my boss suggested stopping in here. I got the half half sandwich with German patio salad. The sandwich was really good with plenty of meat. The German portal salad was exceptionally delicious as well. Most places serve "German potato salad" cold which isn't correct. So when it came out hot I was impressed. The spicy bbq sauce had a nice kick but not overly hot. The smoker sauce was a little heavy on the smoke for me but combined it and the spice gave a nice combo. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Lot of locals in bc they all knew the staff by name. If in the area I would stop again. read more

Very good Barbecue! Great decorations! Friendly service! Loved the sweet and spicy sauce with my pulled pork! Green beans were yummy! read more

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I knew we were in trouble by the time we passed the 4th billboard for this place. Alas, we were hungry and figured might as well. Is this a tourist trap or a hidden gem? Well a hidden gem doesnt have billboards every 500 ft... Food: Went with the sampler and I could not pick one item on the plate that would want to eat again. Even the fries were soggy and cold. Seems they just dont care, as they must feel that the tourists won't be back anyway. Service: Almost non existent, even though we visited late in the afternoon and most tables were empty. read more

Right off Route66 this out of the way bbq restaurant was quaint and down home. The wait staff were nice and offered good suggestions. The food was served hot and steamy. The Mac and cheese was nothing to write home about, edible yet lacking any originality or flavor, the pulled chicken was just ok nothing jumped out and said wow, finally the brisket was just ok. Overall a cool place and a decent lunch but lacks the wow factor. read more

The food was not that great--I had the mo hicks turkey wrap -it was dry and turkey was hard but the worst experience was the service. My waitress was Kaitlyn who did not seem like she wanted to be there -when you have to speed up your talking because your waitress has decided to take off before you were done says to me she doesn't care! I'll never be back-should have gone to Friscos instead!! read more

By far an amazing bbq spot. All types of sauces and meals to choose from. Big filling portions. Service was fabulous. Great cute decor. Great to take out of town eta visiting. Only 15 mins from our Airbnb. read more

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Y'all need to bookmark and stop here when passing through! A tad bit off the main highway, but well worth the diversion! If you are local, you likely have already been here a time or three. You can't help but see this place! Just look for the huge hog on the roof! As we pulled into the parking lot and parkied in front of the water wheel of the mill pond, there was a bull frog that had to be massive! It was louder than my subwoofer! I'll be honest, I did keep my distance from that pond as it sounded like a monster. The inside décor is what you would want in a BBQ Joint. Lots of wood paneling, lots of cool items hanging on the walls/ceilings and lots of wonderful smells of BBQ in the air! Dennis Meiser, a master BBQer and woodworker, is the creator. He made the tables and chairs plus the cedar stairs leading up to the balcony. All of their meats are seasoned with a special rub and then smoked overnight in cherry for 12 hours. We were shown to a table with all kinds BBQ sauces. As I looked around, I saw our fellow patrons eating and enjoying many items from the menu. I ordered brisket and pork ribs with a side salad and German potato salad. In no time, it was in front of me. The flavor and aroma was very nice. (Cherry smoke can be a little strong/different to some. I like it mixed with pecan and white oak, but that is my weird tastes.) The salad was quite good and not just lettuce. The German potato salad was pretty good as well, with a great tart flavor! The price was reasonable and the service was quite good! I should add, the bull frog seemed louder as we left so I got in the Jeep a little faster than normal. read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

Atmosphere and service were really great. It's a big space decorated with old gas pumps and signs, cow hides and a huge wood burning fireplace. The wait staff was kind and attentive. Unfortunately the bbq was mediocre. The pulled pork and brisket were dry, The ribs were good. The mustard potato salad and cole slaw were good, the German potato salad and pickled cucumbers and onions were mediocre. Something to note is that the only alcoholic beverage they serve is beer. One of my favorite BBQ sides is a cup of greens, and that is not on the menu.... Oh and no cornbread. read more

Love the food good service, my food was fast and hot. Clean table and nice country atmosphere. If you want some nice and fresh fast bbq this is the place to go. read more

Found out about this place while searching the best BBQ joint in St Louis and there were some recommended joints outside of St. Louis. I had to go up to Rolla for some errands, decided to continue up my journey. Got there right after they opened... was told to sit anywhere, so I opted for the back of the room. I got the menu and after a while, opted to do with two dishes so I could try all meats they had. Sampler Platter - ribs pulled pork and brisket Two Meat Platter - sausage and turkey I got slaw and green beans for both. If you do visit, I would recommend you order the rib and pulled pork. The rib was excellent, moist, seasoned well and smoked to perfection. The pulled pork was moist, juicy and seasoned perfectly. Turkey was ok, but would skip it. Sausage was too salty, skip it. Brisket - definitely skip it. I had hopes, but was disappointed. The brisket was not smoked, more like cooked in a slow cooker, it could also use some more seasoning. If you come for BBQ, come here for ribs and pulled pork - enjoyed the two dishes! read more

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Barbecue had a mushy texture and bbq sauce was alright for the price. Staff was very nice.

Summary: Enjoyed a very good smoked chicken meal at a terrific value. MoHick boasts it has the finest smoked bar-b-q in the Ozarks. There are places in Branson, Springfield and across southern Missouri that might take rightly take exception to the boast. However, my chicken sandwich was very good. With a choice of 4 or 7 ounces I chose the smaller. It came with a side dish (slaw), pickle wedge, Texas toast, house-made potato chips, and a peperoncino. A filling plate for less than a Whopper meal. And tastier. The chicken was smoky moist on arrival but dried quickly and needed sauce as I continued. With five table sauces that wasn't a problem. All were light variations on MoHick's Original sweet Q sauce. Slaw options were creamy or vinegar. The vinegar sparkled with sweetness and a tinge of acid. The portion size was generous. Service was attentive even with the server seemingly managing a dozen tables. read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Pulled chicken sandwich with vinegar coleslaw and chips. A terrific value meal. - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

Justice was our waitress today and she gave us excellent service. I can't remember the last time I had sweet tea but it was pretty dang good. I haven't been to this restaurant for at least four years and it was as good as I remembered. Cherry smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork, the baked beans were to die for. I WOULD recommend and I would go back. Justice was our waitress today and she gave us excellent service. I can't remember the last time I had sweet tea but it was pretty dang good. I haven't been to this restaurant for at least four years and it was as good as I remembered. Cherry smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork, the baked beans were to die for. I WOULD recommend and I would go back. read more

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Now I know MO Hicks is known for their amazing smoked meats. Not so long ago I too was going GAGA over their ribs! I've stopped eating meat for the most part, so I wasn't sure how my next MO Hicks moment would be. Well they know what's up with Catfish! Dayummmmmm. Their Friday Fish Fry only $1 more than their basket and it's all the fish you can eat. But my first serving were two filets as big as my face and that was all she wrote. We love their little side salads (not included) and coleslaw (included) too. Oh and their hush puppies are delicious y'all. Soooo good. I still get down with their sauce. When I lived in NV my wife and I would order a case at a time. It's nice to be 7 miles down the road now and be able to get sauced any time I want!! read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Fish Fry without French fries. And Side Salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

Stopped in today for lunch. We were created warmly and our server walked us through the menu. Large portions, lots of variety. The green beans and salad was meh, but the smoked meats were yummy. Lots of sauce choices. Few vegetarian options. read more

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Food was terrible with no seasoning. Ordered the sampler tray with corn on the cob and the "catfish platter." The fish was 100 percent not catfish, the coleslaw was hot, the barbecue was tough with zero flavor, the portions on the sampler tray were tiny, the corn was soft as hell, and our hush puppies were doughy and raw. Manager came and spoke with us after we had barely touched the food and tried to offer us something else but we politely declined. They ended up only taking $7 dollars off our bill. After barely touching the food and then taking it away. How do they have awards?? I have no clue. RUN! read more

Great BBQ in Cuba, MO. Huge amounts. We had the 4 oz Pulled pork and 7oz Brisket. Both were moist with great flavor. We liked the smoke sauce the best but they offer 6 or more other sauces to choose from. They offer vinegar based and mayo based slaw. Tried the mayo based slaw, just above average. Also had the German potato salad. Big thumbs up on the taste and served warm. $34 prior to tip. The service was fast and the team was super nice. The inside of the place takes you to a make believe barn or stable. Cool effect. Lots of room. Was too full to try the Blackberry Cobbler. Took some for the road. It was MMMM! Worth stopping by and trying. Will be back for sure!!! read more

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We stopped here at lunch. We got ribs, pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was ok. The brisket was very dry and not edible without sauce. The ribs were not fall off the bone but were tender and had a good flavor. There were multiple sauces on the table. I tried them all except for the spicy one and they all tasted the same. I would not eat here again. I do Not recommend this restaurant. read more

Ordered takeout for dinner. Had an Ozark salad with honey mustard and a pulled chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. Salad was too big to finish so perhaps I should have just had the 1/2 salad. Lots of people coming in and out for takeout. I can definitely understand why. Staff was very friendly read more

the outside decor makes you want to come in and see what they have to offer .... so many things to take in with the decor a step back in time which is perfect since it's located on Route 66. The appetizer selection is small but what they have outstanding the Muleshoe is a meal in itself... good bbq doesn't need a sauce but they offer 5 different ones to from read more

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Stopped in on our way back from St Louis. I know there is a lot of hype about this place but my back ground as a former competitive bbq'er had me saying "meh!" Service was actually great but the food was mediocre in my option. read more

Food was average backs of ribs were not peeled. One bottle of bar b que sauce had turned acidic. May be best in Missouri, but not in Oklahoma lots of signs on the highway none in town. Was good just not great read more

Fun little spot on Route 66 that has connections to I-44 at both ends about 3-4 miles apart. It's a bit off the interstate but it won't take you out of the way at all. Every meat is smoked and the sides were great. The kids loved their options as well. The decor inside and out is everything you'd hope for in a roadside restaurant on Route 66. The "His'n" bathroom is an indoor outhouse. The kids were amazed to see and use that. Quick service so you can eat healthier than fast food and still be back on the road quickly. read more

Missouri Hick Barbeque - Brisket dinner with green beans and sweet potato - Barbeque Near Me - Cuba, Missouri

The food, service, and ambiance were all great. A rustic decor inside and out, definitely takes you back to a different time. Food was delicious. We were traveling with 3 kids under 7, we ordered to sample plates and a little extra. Everyone was full and happy, the food was delicious! read more

Just went here yesterday Jan 18. Absolutely the best BBQ ever ! I had this huge Baked potato OMG ! Was piled with baked beans, beef, lots of cheeses and green onion. It was amazing . The smoked chicken excellent choice along with their Brisket.... Such a nice friendly, very comfortable seating. TV along with a really beautiful fire place. Just a piece of Cuba Missouri you have to check it out ! The wait staff out front 2 of the most nicest humans ever. They both seemed to really enjoy their job.. and they were excellent at the service from the moment u walk in. Very clean place such a Gold Mine here in little Cuba !!! Do yourself a favor go check them out ! read more