Who Needs a BBQ Event? Here’s the Real Lubbock List

In case you haven’t heard, the Hub City Barbeque event is no longer exactly for the Hub City — it’s now reserved for Chamber of Commerce members. That’s fine. Truly. Because if there’s one thing we are not short on in Lubbock, it’s incredible barbecue.

We don’t need wristbands or parking-lot politics to get brisket done right. We’ve got brick-and-mortar legends, neighborhood staples, and hidden gems serving smoked perfection every single day — no gatekeeping required.

I’d also like to apologize in advance for any omissions. And always double-check before you go — many barbecue joints are open until sellout and/or keep some pretty funky hours.

Here’s just a taste of what’s always available to anyone with an appetite:

Big E's Barbeque — 1802 Buddy Holly Ave Rear
Bigham's Smokehouse - 4302 19th St
Bigham's Smokehouse -  3312 82nd St
Bigham's Smokehouse - 5012 Milwaukee Ave
Chopped And Sliced BBQ Restaurant — 3501 50th St #110
Eddies — 1324 East 50th
Evie Mae's BBQ — Wolfforth, TX
Jimenez Y Friends (weekends only)
J&M BBQ — 3605 34th St
J&M BBQ — 6023 82nd St
Mitch's Texas Style BBQ — 2171 Slaton Rd
Mitch's Texas Style BBQ — 5024 Milwaukee Ave
Pies BBQ — 4250 Avenue A
Pinkies — 4704 4th St Lubbock
Powell's Country Bar-B-Q — 7729 19th St
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q — 4930 S Loop 289 #300
SMOK'D Pit Barbecue — 11310 Slide Rd
The Shack — 2309 N Frankford Ave
Tommy Bob's — 3334 66th
True Texas BBQ — 4405 114th St
Whistlin' Dixie BBQ Trailer — 1520 Buddy Holly Ave
Wiley's Old Fashion BBQ and Hamburgers — 1924 Avenue A

And if you’re willing to take a short drive, there’s always the out-of-town pilgrimage spot: Smokin’ Dick’s in Post — a place I personally consider worth the trip.

So who needs to eat barbecue in a parking lot when you can sit down at one of these consistently excellent local spots, order more than you should, wait little to none, and skip the city politics altogether?

Read More: Lubbock Chamber Announces Major Changes to the Hub City BBQ

Lubbock barbecue belongs to the people who love it — and there’s plenty of it to go around.

Go get ’em. 🔥