H.B.’s BBQ

The pork plate was good. I enjoyed it. It was a wonderful price. It was not my favorite BBQ ever. It WAS (and is) my brother’s favorite BBQ ever though.
The dining room is as small as you would expect in a residential neighborhood. They do takeout as well. The value is excellent though. The HB sauce is a tangy spicy sauce. It reminds me a little bit of Craig’s in DeValls Bluff.

I have already reviewed H&B but they only do ribs on Tuesday! So I came back. Well, I worked out today especially my jaw because the ribs were pretty tough to chew… almost like eating jerky. The ribs had a charcoal taste to them and were slathered in H&B unique sauce. They were warm and could tell they came off the grill. And the price for 5 ribs and 2 sides were only $ 7.50. Great deal… except for the toughness part to eat. Sorry, I don’t want to work out my jaw while eating. I will stick with the sandwiches.

I was told to get the pork, so I did. It was the most tender of pork, with excellent flavor. It has been several months and I still long to try it again.

I stopped in for a quick sandwich today, and have to say that this place is one of the coolest dives I’ve ever patronized. I’m only embarrassed that it has taken me so long to get here.
They’re only open 10 – 6 on weekdays, they’re cash only, and they’re in the middle of a SWLR residential neighborhood that has fallen on ill repute. But as another reviewer mentioned, this place is very popular with cops. As a side note, I have learned over the years that cops are some of the best food critics around, and this time is no different.
I only had $ 9 cash in my pocket, so I had to order creatively. I had a chopped pulled pork sandwich (they also offer it sliced) and a soda today, which set me back an even $ 6, plus tax.
I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. The restaurant seats about 15 people, and there were about 4 other tables seated. I didn’t time it, but I had my sandwich in under 5 minutes, and it was probably closer to 2 or 3. The sandwich was wrapped in wax paper, very hot, and went down quickly. The bun got a little soggy and fell apart, but I greedily devoured the sandwich, and cleaned up the rest with a fork.
This place is BBQ like it ought to be. Great service, great meat, and the perfect dive to take an out of town visitor!

Always good bbq. Looks like a little house and can be a little off putting but it is GREAT. Can get crowded obviously be its a house!

Not the cleanest dining area, but always the first place I go when in town. Their sandwiches are the best ever. Fried pies are good too.

I guess I can’t rate on the quality of the food here. I’ve lived in little rock for for years and have always wanted to try this place but it’s on the other side of town. Finally got around to the neighborhood today and gave them a call at 5:45 to see if they were open. «Yes, were open till 6.» I rushed over to get there before closing and was relieved to see the lights on and open sign illuminated at 5:55. Very disappointed however to find the for locked. I rang the bell like the sign said but no answer. After standing outside for 5 minutes and some staff inside seeing me the light went off. Not the hospitable neighborhood experience I expected. At least I knocked HB’s off my list.

a Legendary BBQ spot in LR .
dont be afraid to take Lancaster south of 65^th St With all the officers that frequent Hbs its probably the safest place in Swlr…
Bbq Beans and pork sandwich favorite childhood memory. Floors had imbedded silver coins in them at one time…

I don’t understand how anyone could recommend this resturant (to call it a Resturant is a stretch). First the place is filthy., I had to use a napkin to pick up the salt shaker it was so encrusted with filth and grime. this place has not had a scrubbing since it opened. Secondly, when you go to the restroom you walk through the tiny ktchen. You pass within less than a foot of food stored on the open shelf below a small prep area. With the foot traffic only God knows what is being stirred up on that food. I ordered the baked beans with meat as an extra side order, they tasted like pork and beans with a whole lot of chili powder. The BBQ sauce was much of the same. Fried okra was good. We would never go there again even if it were free!

Outstanding down home barbecue (ribs on Tuesday only), smoked out back. Pork shoulder or beef brisket served sliced or chopped on a plate with two sides (we had beans and slaw) or as a sandwich. Sauce is dark red (maybe ancho chile as a base?). Legend has it that H. B. Slaughter was of the family which operated The Shack and has the recipes. On our recent lunch visit there were two red LRFD fire trucks outside and their two crews inside chowing down, perhaps attracted by the aroma of the white hickory smoke from the smoker which hovered over the neighborhood. Cash only. Limited seating. Come early or wait for a table. The waitresses and kitchen staff sport t-​shirts saying, «H.B.‘s Bar-​B-​Que. You can’t beat our meat.» (The t-​shirts, 90% cotton; 10% poly, sell for a 10 spot.)

This out of the way joint, is another one my favorites for BBQ. A traditional southern style and attitude welcome anyone who visits here. Nothing fancy and everything great about small-​town Arkansas food. Another must-​try place for any BBQ lover!

yup–
it’s in a residential neighborhood.
This place rocks.
I had the pork platter w. cole slaw and potato salad-8.95
mmmmyum! see we don’t have this kinda stuff out here in Sonoma county– naw we’re too cool. Sometimes it takes a place like this to say looks can be deceiving and less is more. The serve coke in a can.
The staff is super friendly and down home. I will be back.
For the bbq lover this a must see. The sauce is not too hot, not too sweet vinegar based. My fav.