7.7
Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ
$$Olive Branch, DeSoto County & North Mississippi
Hickory-smoked brisket and a cult chicken salad in Olive Branch
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7.8/ 10
0 reviews“Bartlett's food-truck-turned-drive-thru with big plates”
Smokin' Hot BBQ is a family-owned Bartlett operation that grew from a food truck into a popular drive-thru, and the plates never lost the generosity that built the following. It is a quick-service neighborhood pit rather than a sit-down hall, engineered for people who want serious smoke without the wait. The smoked brisket is the point of pride, sliced with a real bark, and the ribs come off tender with a clean bite. Smoked sausage adds a snap, and the loaded potato is a meal on its own, buried under smoked meat. Portions run big enough to make the drive-thru window feel like a bargain. Check the smoke schedule before you go; the pit runs on a set weekly rhythm, and the crowds tend to catch up to the good stuff.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun–Tue closed
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Ribs, and Smoked Sausage
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Ribs3
Smoked Sausage4
Loaded PotatoWhy It Stands Out
A food-truck-to-drive-thru success story locals praise for huge, well-smoked portions. The brisket and ribs anchor plates big enough to make the Bartlett drive-thru window feel like a bargain.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 5980 Bartlett Center Dr, Bartlett, TN 38134
- Phone
- (901) 490-2353
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun–Tue closed
- Website
- www.smokinhotbbq.net/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke7.9
Bark7.7
Tenderness7.8
Value8.1
Atmosphere7.2
Consistency7.7
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Good to Know
Smokin' Hot BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Smokin' Hot BBQ?
Regulars point to Brisket, Ribs, Smoked Sausage, and Loaded Potato.
What are Smokin' Hot BBQ's hours?
Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun–Tue closed
What days is Smokin' Hot BBQ closed?
Smokin' Hot BBQ is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Smokin' Hot BBQ expensive?
Smokin' Hot BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Smokin' Hot BBQ serve?
Smokin' Hot BBQ serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.
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