Excellent food quality and large portion sizes. This is exactly what you want from a roadside barbecue restaurant. We enjoyed the Rib Tips, a barbecue sandwich, the chicken plate, including green beans, baked beans, and potato salad. Hot sauce was appropriately hot and mild sauce had a soft heat to it also. A great meal for the price. I highly recommend you eat here if you are in the area. read more

Best. BBQ. Ever (seriousaly, it is. And I am not going to waste your time with words. Because that means you are reading and not eating. And you should be eating Roadside BBQ. Damn, already three sentences. See just to explian how I am not going to waste your time, I am actually wasting time. GO GO GO) read more

Roadside Bbq - This is it - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

What a great fine west of Memphis. I had 1/2 of a juicy bbq chicken with green beans and cole slaw. All home cooking quality! Chopped beef sandwich was excellent as well! They were out of turkey legs- next time! read more

Roadside Bbq - Nice open and roomy eating area! - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

Food is delicious. Mild sauce is amazing. Fries came out piping hot. The restaurant is very warm. read more

Good lil hole in wall spot. Spicy bbq sauce is A1!!! Don't be fooled by the empty parking lot. read more

Roadside Bbq - Chopped beef and red link sausage w/ spicy bbq sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

Amazing customer service and great food. I read the reviews so my expectations were high, the bbq ribs were some of the best I have ever had! I would absolutely come back. read more

I ordered a half rack and a small sandwich, and had a soda. Soft drinks are cans and bottles. Decor is unfinished concrete floors, drywall that's all there, mostly finished and painted, but perfect since they let people write over the walls. Food was fairly quick, and it was around lunch time. The ribs almost just fall apart, just move the bone around and the meat falls off. As another reviewer said, even the ends of some the bones had softened up. Good flavor, I had the spicy sauce. Sandwich was excellent although I should say I skipped the slaw. This is just the kind of place I want to find on the side of the road. I was driving from STL to Little Rock, and I'll be sure to stop here on my next trip. read more

Roadside Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

Only open for carryout but had the chopped beef and bologna sandwich and both were delicious! Definitely a great little spot to support if you are passing through. read more

Oh my this is no way a 4star restaurant. Probably the worst hamburger I have ever tried to eat. I get it that it's a BBQ place but it was filthy all around the place. I was tired from traveling and didn't want to wander far from the interstate, my mistake. But I will never make this one again. read more

Wow. I love a good hole in the wall BBQ joint as good as anyone, but folks, listen to me: KEEP ON DRIVING. First, the building. The floors are unfinished brushed concrete throughout most of it, the walls are bare (and in places, rotting) drywall, written on by visitors. Judging by most of the signatures and memorabilia, the heyday of this place was in 2007-8. The drinks are stored in one of two unworking coolers. The bathrooms are the biggest atrocities, though. Neither door closes, and at so warped by water damage they actually curl up at the bottom. There is mold growing ON mold in the men's room, and there was an abandoned toilet seat that seems to be growing out of the wall, adorned with soggy toilet paper and meshed into the rotted drywall. I didn't see the kitchen and an eternally grateful for that blissful ignorance. Now, the food. The pork itself was soft, but full of gummy fatty pieces that were hidden amongst the soup of sauce they were floating in. The hot sauce was enough to make my heat-loving husband stop eating. The sweet sauce was fine, but the meat it covered was, as I mentioned, mediocre. The fries were pre-frozen crinkle fries, and the onion rings the same. Both just "ok." The green beans had been cooked to bits and lacked any flavor. It was all around sub-par food. To summarize: If you go to a hole in the wall, you're going for the food more than the locale, and you have a certain expectation of rough-around-the-edges, homegrown, etc. With that, you expect the food to be the main attraction. Decent, if not stellar. The one positive of the place were the ladies working there. Super friendly, very sweet. They were wonderful! read more

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This place is the standard of roadside BBQ. The quaint look of an old red building tells you that these people care deeply about the quality of the BBQ and not of the aesthetics. The BBQ was perfect. Tender. Juicy. Tasty. The sauce is more than you'd expect. It was perfection. This place is more than just a pit stop on the I-40, it is good enough to be a destination in itself. read more

Roadside Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

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These people are as nice as can be, truly as sweet as pie, but the food? No. Absolutely no reason to stop here. Thank God for the abundance of sauce, because the ribs were so dry they were hard to choke down...like an overcooked chicken breast. I've never had ribs that dry before. The naturally abundant fat was completely rendered away, leaving dry and stringy flesh. As an added disappointment, they point you to a refrigerator across the room when you ask about sodas, but after you pay and walk over, you realize the refrigerator is turned off. So they sell cans of warm soda. As I said, no reason at all to stop here. read more

Roadside Bbq - The refrigerator full of warm soda - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

For those of us who know real Memphis barbecue, this place is legendary. Unfortunately there aren't that many of us around! Don't miss Roadside! There are three shining gems in the Memphis BBQ scene: Payne's, BBQ Shop, and Cozy Corner. I KNOW what I'm talking about. I have studied the subject closely, and I am an authority. We have these three places at the top, Central BBQ just a step below, Corky's on the next rung down, Interstate in the lower tier, and Rendezvous in the toilet. There are others who are quite good (One and Only for example) and others who are below average.... but the continuum is solidly set: Cozy/Payne's/BBQ Shop at the top (in no particular order) and Rendezvous at the bottom. This is how you stratify Memphis BBQ. And that is final! :) In my personal opinion, Roadside belongs right up there with the top 3. I'd place it above Central BBQ as the leading contender to join that stellar group. read more

The food was so delicious. We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the ribs and they were falling off the bone and the barbecue sauce was so good. Please order the catfish, the cashier recommended it and it did not disappoint. That was some of the best fried catfish I've ever had. The onion rings were so crispy and the coleslaw was juicy but not soggy, perfect. read more

This is definitely a 3.5 star place. But the people there are friendly enough and it's quite the hole-in-the-wall if you are moving through Memphis. The pulled pork was good, not exceptional, but the hot sauce that I got with it was excellent. It was spicy and tasty, a rarity around BBQ joints. There was actually some flavor that was really awesome. It was flavorful and spicy. The ribs were also pretty good. We had a delightful woman take care of us as the server. We were out of town guests and she couldn't have been friendlier. The sides are pretty generic, unfortunately. Overall, I'd recommend it to the hungry traveler going through all of Memphis. And you can write on the walls. read more

Don't pass this place by! Lovely couple who own it and some of the best bbq we have ever had. Coming from Texas (we know our bbq) --this gives our local Hutchins a run for its money. Husband said "it's the best $10 he has spent in a long time". We will make sure to stop again soon. read more

After trying a lot of famous places in Memphis, the best barbecue ended up being a fifteen minute drive into Arkansas. It was out of the way, but these were definitely THE ribs of our trip. We ordered a full rack of ribs, a small pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on top and a barbecue spaghetti. All of these items were ordered with a mix of their mild and hot sauce. The ribs were obviously cooked "low and slow" for a long, long time which caused the meat to fall from the bones with very little human intervention. In fact, everything is cooked so perfectly, you can bite into the ends of the rib bones and chew them just as easily, if you so desire. I did, but my wife abstained. The pulled pork tasted extremely great with the coleslaw and bbq sauce topping it. The bbq spaghetti was a little weird, but I just wanted to try this strange dish. It was definitely an interesting conversation piece. To give an idea of prices: - full rack: $20 - small sandwich: $4 - spaghetti: $1.50 The sauce itself is a very vinegary southern style sauce which really agreed with me. Still, its a very good version of what might be called a standard sauce, and thusly there isn't much innovation with it. Regardless, delicious! I should also mention that this place is in a little shack off the highway, and all of the walls are decorated with graffiti. For me it added to the ambiance of what a "roadside bbq" should be, but my wife was more suspicious. read more

If you want to enjoy some great BBQ in a worse than run down shack, this is the place. We were just driving back into Memphis and were beyond hungry after a long day working in and around Jonesboro. I was looking at nearby places on Yelp trying to find something in or around Marion and to be honest there's just not much around. I saw several great reviews for Roadside BBQ and had to give it a try and man I'm glad we did. I ordered the pulled pork plate with beans and slaw and although I was very disappointed with the portion size, the flavors of the BBQ knocked my socks off. The pork was moist and tender with the perfect amount of smoke flavor. It was 5 star BBQ with a 3 star portion size! The sides were great, I loved the beans. They weren't the friendliest folks to be honest but they were quick with getting the food prepared. It wasn't too far off I-40 and definitely a restaurant I will find my way back to, sooner than later I hope! read more

It's one thing for a roadfood gem to be an unassuming hole-in-the-wall kind of joint. It's quite another for such a place to be in a seriously remote location, miles from nowhere with nothing but farmland and power lines in sight with only a couple of strips of asphalt to break up the monotony. Hence, the name Roadside BBQ. What's the old adage? "Looks can be deceiving"? So it is with this bright red building in near Proctor, Arkansas, several miles past West Memphis. Simply, this is not where one would expect to find some of the best barbecue that a foodie could hope for. One step through the door and the scene is unlike any other, perfectly unique and fitting for the experience to come. When I think of the food experience, the decor and the atmosphere tends to be low on my list. Why others weigh these factors so heavily is a mystery. It's about the food! Unless the environment is a health hazard, the atmosphere unbearable, I think I'll be good to go. I'm here to eat, not throw down an air mattress and take up residence. That said, Roadside is unforgettable. The walls are adorned with encouraged graffiti, names and dates and messages written by visitors from around the country and beyond, while a display beside the counter features license plates from across the United States, mementos left by thankful visitors with full stomachs. The tables are basic, the chairs even more so. The menu is taped to the counter at which a smiling lady takes your order and relays it through the window behind her. There is no such thing as air conditioning, reminding you that almost everything is hot at Roadside. Even the cans of soda must deal with the heat because the refrigerator in which they are kept... is not refrigerated. Instead, you are handed a Styrofoam cup filled with ice, further pushing the experience toward the feel of an indoor cookout on a summer Arkansas day where the heat index pushes 110 degrees. The food itself is not just good, or even very good. The food at Roadside will become a standard to which other barbecue is compared. Other reviewers, as well as the lady at the counter, recommend the smoked pork sandwich, and the selection is spot on. In fact, all of the available meats are perfectly cooked and full of flavor, but it is the in-house sauces that bring everything together. The mild sauce is one of the best barbecue sauces I have ever tasted, with an ideal balance of sweet, heat, and tangy goodness that brings out the flavor in the meat rather than overpowering it with too much of any of the three qualities. This fact remains true with either the pork sandwich, or the chopped beef brisket sandwich that is absolutely on par with the pork. My friend that accompanied me on the trip summed it up perfectly. He has stated for years that he doesn't care for barbecue, to which I replied, like a foodie, that he'd just never had barbecue done right. Two bites into the beef brisket and one sentence was spoken. "I don't like barbecue but that is amazing!" Point proven. When ordering a smoked turkey leg, covered in mild sauce, for five dollars, I have an expectation of serving size. Receiving one that is so large that it could be used as a club to strike someone with was not the expectation. Without a doubt, every diner will get their money's worth with the turkey leg. The meat falls off the bone, the plastic fork used only to be polite and not out of necessity, and the sauce is a perfect match to the smoked dark meat. The biggest surprise on the menu is how good the burger is at Roadside. I love burgers. I have high standards for burgers. Roadside BBQ is a barbecue joint, not a burger joint. The Roadside burger is a home run. Freshly formed, seasoned, and grilled, on the same soft bun that comes with nearly everything on the menu, the burger was a truly pleasant surprise. That fact settles the discussion: I can't imagine anything on the menu that is not outstanding. The area is remote, quiet, and yet beautiful in its own way, an appropriate setting for such a place. Staying in Memphis, or West Memphis, getting to Roadside may require a drive of several miles out of your way. But try not to see it as a drive as much as a journey, a destination that is well worth the effort for anyone who loves barbecue, pleasant conversation, and a memorable experience. I signed the wall, I added a license plate, and I left my second visit of two to Roadside knowing that while I live ten hours away, unlikely that I will be in the area again, should I find myself through the Mid-South area again, my mouth will water if the opportunity arises to pull into this gravel parking lot one more time. read more

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Came in here from out of town on a rainy night in the middle of a road trip. I'm from Texas. I have *opinions* about barbecue. My dad, my brother and I all had the ribs. 1. We all felt like bad Texans, because this stuff is better than anything we've ever had before. 2. We were all still talking about it a week later. We might actually come back, from way out of town (we live in CA, TX, and NC, respectively). It is THAT GOOD. read more

Loved every bite of my catfish dinner. The catfish melted in my mouth and I moaned with joyed until I finished every crumb. Alice gave great suggestions and Jan cooked everything to perfection. My picky sister had the chopped pork and was begging them to share the green bean recipe. Don't miss this gem and don't forget to sign their wall. read more

The sandwich I had tonight was 5 star all the way! Tender succulent pork with just the right amount of slaw and sauce with a super fresh lightly toasted bun. The sauce is just fantastic! The ribs were very good also if maybe just a bit tough. I always get the hot sauce and love it. Will try the mild sometime just to compare. read more

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If you're driving from Texas to St. Louis, this is a definite stop along the way, even if it's not at meal time! Fantastic pork sandwich (which we enjoyed without the slaw), and the ribs were definitely of the falling-off-the-bone style. Straight up, with no frills; just great. Friendly folks who are happy you're there. Perhaps a better to-go option with a car full of kids, but the extra rack of ribs were a special treat worth looking forward to after 12 hours in the car. If you drive through this route often or only on occasion, a stop here will likely become a tradition after your first time... read more

Roadside Bbq - You won't miss it now! - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

This is one place you do not want to pass up! There catfish in beef brisket are absolutely wonderful. Try the catfish with their hot sauce it is amazing. Don't let all the writing on the wall and the broken bathroom and the dive look stop you from eating here. They have some of the best barbecue I have ever tasted. We had a very large travel trailer because we are camping and they have plenty of room behind the restaurant for large vehicles. It is definitely a diamond in the rough. read more

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Wow. Absolute dive BBQ joint. Ribs could have been a little warmer but MAN did they taste great. Smooth but strong smokey flavor, perfectly cooked, fall off the bone. I will definitely stop in if I ever pass thru. read more

Roadside Bbq - Half rack rob plate - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

Funky looking place kinda rundown but don't let that stop you from going in . The sweetest little lady greeted us and explained the menu. I had the brisket plate with onion rings and baked beans. Little toasted bun cane with it if you wanted to make a sandwich. My husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs, and just as was told the meat fell off the bone. read more

So yummy. Got the ribs (no bbq sauce) with green beans and onion rings. Absolutely loved the ribs. So tender that they were falling off the bone. The onion rings were crispy and the breading on them was fantastic. Others in my group liked the green beans, but they had a little too much heat for me (not really into any spice). Price was very good for how much food you get. Overall, really enjoyed our stop at this restaurant. read more

The place has that well-worn, beat-up look you'd expect from a "mom-and-pop" BBQ joint. Half chicken wasn't really barbecued. But it was steamy and damned good. BBQ sauce has a perky kick. The baked beans adequate. The cole slaw not great: seemed old and perhaps turning. But I liked this joint! Easy on off from I-40 read more

Roadside Bbq - The counter. - Barbeque Near Me - Proctor, Arkansas

We looked it up on yelp and saw mostly good reviews and a few bad ones saying it was closed. We were also disappointed to find that it was closed during the open hours of operation. read more

Some of the best BBQ in the area. Get half regular, half hot sauce on your pork sandwich. Probably one of the best kept BBQ secrets in the area. Would easily be 5 stars-- the owners just need to put a little work into the place. Sometimes the floor and bathroom are dirty. Inconsistent hours. Drinks are from a can. I like the quirks-- but a little bit of elbow grease on this place could go a long way. read more

Filthy restrooms, barely furnished dining area, rusting tables, exposed drywall, rotting baseboards, a general mustiness, and graffiti over every surface- LET NONE OF THESE THINGS DISSUADE YOU from eating the outstanding barbeque at Road Side BBQ. Excellent smokiness on both the ribs and the pulled pork, with a sauce that has a true heat balanced by a moderate sweetness that is not at all overwhelming. I grew up in Nashville and spent many a vacation sampling the glories of Memphis barbeque. This place is worth a trip out from the bounty of Memphis and is definitely worth a stop if you are passing through on I-40. read more

It was good. My fiancé and I both ate everything. Would we go back again? Eh. We'd probably wanna try something different. The people were nice but it was freezing inside, bathroom had no paper towels and my pork was a little too chewy. read more

This was seriously the best barbeque I have ever eaten in my life. Ever. Get the pork sandwich and congratulate yourself on the best decision you have ever made. And then thank the employees and the gods profusely for the magic that just happened in your mouth. read more

Solid BBQ but a bit disappointing, particularly given the glowing reviews. Ribs are extremely tender but the smokiness of the meat is thoroughly overwhelmed by the pungent sauce. The pulled pork and chopped brisket suffer the same fate. The baked beans were adequate but unspectacular. The coleslaw, on the other hand, was excellent, creamy and tangy and with a satisfying crunchy feel. Maybe we caught it on an off-day but I can't say it's top of the line q. read more

We were looking for good BBQ and we found it! The pork and chicken were both delicious. The slaw, potatoe salad and beans were good too. Great sauce. It was everything we were looking for in good barbeque. The atmosphere is, well, very local. I liked it because it felt casual and comfortable. Roadside BBQ is a good name for it. It is a simple BBQ diner with good food and interesting atmosphere. I am not sure if they have A/C though, so I might think twice about going in August. It is a perfect local place to give spice to a trip or day out. read more

Outstanding food and service! Perfect comfort food for weary travelers and easy access location just off I-40. This is real BBQ with delicious sides like the ones you find at a church covered dish luncheon. And don't forget the cobbler! Yum! read more

Always heard about Memphis Barbecue. This is truly the best I have ever eaten. The actual building looked better on the outside. The barbecue made up for any short comings. read more

True home cooked BBQ. Don't let anyone tell you any different! Just AMAZING chopped pork sandwich and onion ring!!

Amazing!!!!!!! This place is a diamond in the rough! No fancy atmosphere. Just great food. The hostess was personal and makes it feel like home. I recommend highly! Try the chopped beef sandwich.... hot! Wished we lived closer. read more

Great friendly staff. Super fresh food. Made the old fashion way with real smoke. I enjoyed this food it was really good. I got the sampler mix of beef and pork the hard choice was winch one was better. This is a place you'll enjoy. Just watch your step when you go in and out the door read more