Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Killeen, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Killeen using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#16. Bones' Cracked Rib Bbq
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1304 E Rancier Ave Killeen, TX 76541
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Texas Style Bar-B-Que & Catering
- Rating: 2.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 812 N 38th St Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Big Hoss Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9502 E Trimmer Rd Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3709 E Central Texas Expy Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#12. Bones Cracked Rib BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 W Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, TX 76549
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
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#11. Choice Barbecue Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2606 E Veterans Memorial Blvd Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. True Texas BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 W Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, TX 76549
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5621 E Central Texas Expy Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1501 E Central Texas Expy Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue, Korean
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#7. 440 Korean Bbq
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 836 S Fort Hood St Killeen, TX 76541
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#6. Petty's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 Kathey Dr Ste 100 Killeen, TX 76542
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
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#5. BBQ Hub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 815 N 8th St Ste 100 Killeen, TX 76541
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#4. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Lowes Blvd Ste 106 Killeen, TX 76542
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#3. Bobby B's Soul Food Kitchen & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3601 Zephyr Rd Killeen, TX 76543
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue
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#2. Firehouse Ranch BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4013 E Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, TX 76542
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#1. Jolly's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 874 S Fort Hood St Killeen, TX 76541
- Categories: Barbecue, Venues & Event Spaces, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp
