Lunch at Que49 Smokehouse My wife and I had lunch at Que49 Smokehouse in Jonesboro. It is the kind of place that instantly jumps into your "must-visit" list if you love real BBQ. All of their sauces are great - Original, Hot Willie's, Vinegar Sauce, and Cranberry Cayenne. I started with the "Ultimate Reuben" and it absolutely lives up to its name! Rich, smoky beef and pork belly pastrami piled high with tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss, and Russian dressing on perfectly toasted marbled rye. It's the kind of sandwich you plan future visits around! The Burnt Ends were textbook - tender, caramelized, and deeply smoky without being overly sweet. The Tri-Tip Sirloin was equally impressive - juicy, sliced just right, and seasoned to let the beef shine instead of hiding it under sauce. (It was a bit too chewy for my wife but I thought it was perfect!) My wife loved the Que Fries with pulled pork. Crinkle cut fries smothered in house-made cheese sauce, baked beans, green onions, and jalapeños, then topped with that beautifully smoked pork. It's over-the-top in the best possible way, like BBQ nachos leveled up. A big part of what makes Que49 special is the pedigree behind it. Owner Skip Steele is true BBQ royalty! He's the former pitmaster and patriarch of Pappy's Smokehouse, Bogart's Smokehouse, and Dalie's Smokehouse in St. Louis, all consistently ranked among the very best BBQ spots in America. You can taste that experience and attention to detail in every bite here. Jonesboro is incredibly lucky to have Que49 Smokehouse. If you're anywhere nearby and you care about great barbecue, this place is absolutely worth the trip. read more

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Good food, bad hours, BBQ fries need more toppings but taste good. Awesome sauces! They close too early to be a dinner spot. read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - BBQ fries with pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

filled with incredible bbq flavor. The four of us ordered ribs, smoked wings, brisket Philly, loaded fries with pulled pork. All of it was devoured along with beans, coleslaw and fries. Coming back again for burnt ends. Do yourself and your taste buds a favor and stop by Que 49. Staff was very friendly and the place was clean. read more

I've had a lot of barbecue over the years, and Que 49 Smokehouse knows what they're doing. The brisket was tender with a real smoke flavor, not just sauce covering everything up. Ribs were fall-off-the-bone without being mushy. Good portions, fair prices, and friendly service. I'll definitely be back. read more

Staff very friendly. Food was delicious! Burnt ends were tender and smoked so well. Deviled egg potato salad and baked beans were delicious! No complaints. Would recommend. read more

Decent BBQ, while I've had far better, I've also had far worse and this place sits right in the middle of that... service was great and is a big part of the rating here. They were very accommodating and prompt with their service. The location was fitting, clean and presented well. read more

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Decent enough food and fair prices. The brisket is thin sliced and on the dry side. They serve tortillas with everything which is kind of nice. read more

I have eaten a lot of fine bbq. This place was as good as it gets. Tender and flavorful brisket. Burnt ends were AMAZING. If I lived near Jonesboro I would be a regular. Would go out of my way even. Staff was delightful as well read more

Came here while staying in Jonesboro overnight traveling from southeast Texas to Chicago with my wife and uncle. We all had a taste for some BBQ & came here after checking out the reviews. I live in TX but am from Chicago which is the Mecca of Great American Food, including BBQ so I have a tendency to compare BBQ to some of the great spots in Chicago. The meat was petty decent. Brisket was relatively tender & moist, not quite fatty enough for my taste, pulled pork sandwich was really good but the ribs left some to be desired; BBQ sauce was a tad too sweet to me but otherwise, ok. Unfortunately. The sides is where they really came up short to me. The baked beans were horrid, probably some of the worse I ever had. Way too much molasses, tasted like cough syrup; I ended up chucking most of it. Potato salad wasn't quite the best either. Only side that was good was the pickles & red onion. read more

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Great restaurant. I met the owner as we walked in. He guaranteed me the ribs were the best ever. I ordered half slab and fries. They were not the best. Had a sweet glaze on them. Sweet flavor meat, not enough smoke flavor Imo. My personal preference is a dry rub rib and occasionally dip it in a good sauce. He asked my opinion and I politely provided it. He later came by and brought me 2 chicken wings and a burnt end. Wings were good, average. Burnt end was the best I ever had. Large group, everyone else really liked everything they tried. I will go back and try other menu items. Owner was very friendly, good staff, prompt delivery of food. read more

I spent several minutes talking with one of the family members that owns this establishment. When I told her I was a Texas boy and wondered if their beef brisket would measure up, she brought me a sample cup of their brisket burnt ends. Enough said. They were amazing. I ordered a sliced brisket sandwich and a n order of those burnt ends. These folks are not just in business, They actually love and believe in what they are doing. Very good people who will treat you like family...,and that is a good thing. Try them out...you won't be disappointed. read more

We love the Que! Their BBQ is cooked to perfection. The coleslaw is sweet and tasty too!

Fantastic BBq! Perfect balance on smoke and spice and sauses. I highly recommend this one- portions are nice size and does not leave you feeling cheated. read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - Shaved Tri-tip - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

I stopped in late very close to close. I was greeted warmly with a smile. My server was great! I had ribs and a burnt ends sandwich. Both were outstanding. I've been searching for the best bbq in Memphis and I found it in Jonesboro!!! The sauce for the burnt ends was amazing. I savored every bite. The ribs were fantastic. I ate them without sauce- perfect! Do not miss the banana pudding! It's delicious. I was not expecting this place to hit like this! Great job! read more

Went to Q in the Lou (BBQ event) in St Louis and saw the Que49 Smokehouse. They were serving fried chicken legs and thighs. They were DELICIOUS! Everyone in our group went back for seconds. The skin was crispy. The chicken was cooked perfectly- wasn't dry. They traveled to this event from Arkansas. They have a brick and motor there and offer catering. I wish I could have tried more that they have to offer! @stl.foodie read more

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Large portions, Excellent flavor and highly recommend. Clean and attention to interior detail. read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - Clean and attention to detail. It shows in the quality of the food. - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

Best BBQ in Jonesboro! Burnt ends are top notch . My go to every time I'm in Jonesboro. Great service as well.

Food is fantastic. Best bbq in town hands down. Banana pudding is delicious, light and fluffy, pulled pork tender and flavorful. Service is always great! They once gave me an entire tray of pudding when my grandfather past away; was not something she had to do but something they did without the need for recognition or attention. Ambiance is similar to a slims chicken if you've ever been to one but with their own vibe. (I say that because it literally was a slims once upon a time so you'll recognize some of the decor right off the bat) but overall a cool little place. Do wish they had a bit more seating as it can sometime be hard to find seating. Also, they tend to sell out quickly (cause it's good) so if there's something on the menu you like, I suggest going early on in the week. read more

I wasn't really sure what to expect from a strip-mall BBQ spot, but I was pleasantly surprised! Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service! read more

their fries omgggg they were so so fire the bbq was aight but the fries bro come just for those

I dropped in today to try this place out. the aroma of great smoked beef filled the air. I am Texas born and raised and did not know what I would find in Jonesboro. This place did not disappoint. Excellent sliced brisket and fabulous brisket burnt ends. They offer 4 different sauces to please any palate, but the barbeque really was delicious without a sauce. It was moist and perfectly tender. The price was very reasonable and the portions large. .The service was friendly and prompt. Keep up the great work Hannah! I loved it. read more

It's average at best. It's a very different approach to bbq. We all call it "bougie bbq". Id eat it if someone else was payin but I wouldn't pay for it. read more

At 5:30 the place was out of ribs and tri-tip which were the two items I was going to have but they were out of business. Overall it was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

If you come here, you've got to order the Que Fries with brisket. We add BBQ sauce on top and It's enough for 3 people to share. Seasoned fries, queso, baked beans, brisket, bbq sauce. Quick service and always fresh. Most consistent BBQ place in Jonesboro. Absolutely delicious. read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - Que Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

I was just looking at the Top 100 BBQ places. What these rankings don't know, Que 49 Smokehouse puts All BBQ joints to Shame. I've eaten BBQ in many States, including Mo and Texas and Kansas and Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina. You name it. The food and service at The Q is unbeatable anywhere. Y'all come on down to Jonesboro, Ar and discover what BBQ is all about. Suggest you try a little smoked Turkey as well!! Try it and you'll never go back to those other places who claim to be the beds ;) read more

Want BBQ and some tasty southern side dishes? Then Que 49 is a great choice! I've enjoyed their smoked meats at both catered events and when satisfying my craving for BBQ in their restaurant. There's always curious staff and a clean table waiting! read more

Food is always out fast & hot, as well as full of flavors & delicious. Everyone there is always very helpful with helping with making the best decisions on what you like or wanting. Very friendly people as well as the atmosphere. read more

Flavor! It's easily some of the best BBQ in Jonesboro -- which admittedly isn't saying much, as Jonesboro hasn't had any really good BBQ at all to speak of. But this new place fits the bill. Colleagues and I tried it out recently. I had a half rack of ribs with baked beans. Others at the table had salad, pulled pork sandwiches, sausage, potato salad, and wings. The ribs were fairly tender. And it was a lot! The baked beans were the best of all the BBQ places in town -- not too sweet, and fairly meaty. The chicken wings were very good; I may have to get a full order of those next time. One colleague said her salad was excellent, thanks in part to the use of pecans. She raved about it. Another colleague loved the sausage he got as aside to his ribs. Every person at the table loved the flavors all around. Nothing was bland. The sauces on the table were a cranberry pepper (was it cayenne?), a Maddie's hot, and a regular. The regular was honey- based. A very good sauce, but very sweet. The cranberry cayenne had a slow, sweet kick and a lot of flavor. I didn't try the Maddie's hot, but my friend who did said it wasn't all that hot, but it was good. Now, if you're not a fan of sweet sauces, you'll have a hard time finding a sauce you'll like. The ribs were indeed good on their own, but I found I liked them a bit more with sauce to add some more personality. As for service, you walk up in line to place your order at the counter, then have a seat where they bring your food to you. They were all friendly and attentive. My half rack of ribs, side of beans and a drink cost me $18.47. I walked out mighty full, but that price is more than I can pay for lunch. The Lunch Bunch will add this to our rotation, but it won't be very often at that price. read more

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I went there because people I know were praising the brisket. Sorry, it was not my kind of brisket. I like fatty cuts of brisket that's tender and juicy. There was absolutely no fat on it, would have been tough if not cut so thin. It actually reminded me of deli meat. I was hoping it would have been like a competitor brisket about a half mile away. That said... The place was packed, with only one small table available, and the service was fast. Surprised me since I was getting my drink when they brought it to me. The sides, potato salad and bake beans were good. Portion size was worth it. The only thing I hated was they expected you to tip when you pay before getting the meal. There was absolutely no service other than bringing the food. Why should anyone tip?? In the end, I was disappointed with my visit. I love a good brisket and this was not the one. I do not recommend the place if you want a nice, juicy brisket. Will I be back, who knows, but the burnt ends does sound interesting. read more

Good food, good service but an open area restaurant so not much ambiance -but it's the food that counts!

Food was great. Service and staff were very friendly. Ambiance was good. I've found a new bar-b-que place that has more flavor than almost any other I've found. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed their cranberry cayenne(?) wing sauce. Nothing to note on service here as it is serve yourself and counter service.

Excellent bbq! I live by Memphis but travel to Jonesboro occasionally and always get takeout for home. Best bbq in the area outside of Memphis. Highly recommend! read more

Great food and hospitality! Pulled pork sandwich yummy with bits of burnt ends. Bun was fresh and buttery toasted. Baked beans smokey and just spicy enough. Bits of meat and a hint of sweetness. The Coleslaw is outstanding. I'm a coleslaw snob. Perfect little bits of cabbage to slather over your meat. So good makes you wanna slap your mother. I'll have to wait since I'm out of town. Next time I'm in town definitely coming here. Get there early a line forms quickly. I waited almost 30 minutes to find an Uber driver and the owner was kind enough to offer me a ride. Now that's hospitality! Can't wait to come back to Jonesboro QUE SMOKEHOUSE! read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich comes with one side. Ordered an extra side. - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

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This place has the BEST BBQ ever in my opinion it's very good and would recommend it for thanksgiving

So good!! Try the fries and the wings! The loaded fries are great. Get there early - once they sell out for the day that's it! But it's worth it. read more

I love this place the burnt ends are awesome and the pickled onions and cucumbers are a perfect complement to the meal.

I'm totally in a rut here. Burnt ends with baked beans every time. Mask required. Great staff! read more

Que 49 Smokehouse - Burnt ends with baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

Best burger in northeast Arkansas. The Que fries and tri tip are also really good. Go check them out.

This is one of the best bbq places I have eaten at. If you are ever in Jonesboro, Arkansas I recommend you dropping in and getting some great bbq. read more