1. KITSCHY ‘CUE

Horseshoes and red-checkered tablecloths make this a come-as-you-are place famous for juicy pork spareribs.

 

Peggy Sue BBQ

6600 Snider Plaza

 

2. MESSY FUN

What’s good barbecue without the mess? After smothered-in-sauce ribs, clean up with the paper towels in the center of your table.

 

Sammy’s Bar-B-Q

6100 Luther Lane

 

3. DIET DELIGHT

Barbecue not on your diet plan? Opt for light barbecue: a turkey po-boy and side of cucumber salad.

 

Pappas Bar-B-Q

2231 W. Northwest Hwy.

 

4. TRIED AND TRUE

A neighborhood favorite since 1973 for its slow-cooked, smoked roasts and ribs. 

 

Big Al’s Smokehouse BBQ

3125 Inwood

 

5. RIB-IT

Try a winning combo: the melt-in-your-mouth ribs with a heaping helping of the oh-so cheesy mac ‘n’ cheese.

 

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse

11661 Preston