Big Jakes Bar-B-Que

Texarkana, United States

3.7

14 reviews

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+1 870-774-0099
Website:
www.bigjakesbbq.com
Address:
1521 Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana, AR, 71854
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
3 miUnion Station
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Local time (Texarkana) 08:18 Saturday, 31 May 2025

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14 reviews of Big Jakes Bar-B-Que

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Place rating: 2
Texarkana, AR
price is outrageous and they are out of half the food. they don’t sell peach cobbler anymore either. there service is horrible they mess up the order every time.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Hands down the best bbq I’ve had in Texas and I’ve teiedany restaurants most good but not outstanding except big Jake’s. This place is the real deal.
Place rating: 5
Kitchener, Canada
Best Barbecue of my life! Best ribs I have ever eaten. Best part of our trip from Michigan to Texas
Place rating: 5
Magnolia, AR
Some of the best ribs I’ve ever had! (And there are 4 ribs on a rib plate, not 2 as someone else noted.) Sides are pretty typical but I love the mac ‘n’ cheese. The brisket is very good as well. I don’t know where you’d find better ‘cue.
Place rating: 3
Texarkana, TX
Good ribs, geat flavor and texture. However the cole slaw left alot to be desired. The pinto beans were good and the people were friendly. Cost 27.00 for the two of us to have the regular order of ribs and sides, which was plenty of food for us.
Place rating: 1
Texarkana, AR
Not impressed. $ 13.50 for the rib plate and only two ribs?! Flavorless and not worth a return visit. The empty parking lot and restaurant should have been a clue.
Place rating: 4
North Las Vegas, NV
Great BBQ :) I would love it if they would open one in Evanston Wyoming
Place rating: 4
Dallas, TX
Yuuuuummy!
Place rating: 5
Texarkana, AR
excellent bbq and omg the fried pies!
Place rating: 5
Rohnert Park, CA
Some of the best BBQ we had on a road trip through southern states. Enjoyed the chopped brisket very much, it was tender and moist. The sweet potato fries were among the best we’ve had. Pulled pork was also good. The coleslaw had a nice sweetness to it. The pinto beans had a bit of a kick (only too spicy for our strictly mild Mom). They had a variety of BBQ sauces to choose from — I really enjoyed the mustard BBQ sauce on the brisket.
We enjoyed our dinner so much that we decided to order some meat by the pound to have sandwiches on the road the next day!
Place rating: 2
Houston, TX
Just north of Texas a few minutes past the state lines, a BBQ place raved by the locals.
Inside not so impressive, wooden benches and Grizzly Adams looking log interior. Looks alot like Rudy’s in Houston, until the food came out.
Food:
Pulle pork: dry, chewy, soggy. It’s not too bad but definetly pale in comparisons to the BBQ just a few minutes across the border (Ok, a few hours). B
Brisket: dry and rough, not the moist buttery taste I was expecting. B
Pork Ribs: tender and smooth, pretty damned good. A
Sides: slaw and beans were pretty good. B+
All in all it’s not too bad of a place, reminded me of home but made me wish I was back at home.
Place rating: 4
Kingwood, Houston, TX
Great meal for the price. Tender & flavorful brisket. Nice side of beans and admirable sauce. Good choice for a casual lunch.
Place rating: 3
Sachse, TX
I was expecting a lot… I was only slightly disappointed. Decent food, friendly and fast service, definitely worth a return trip if I were in the area.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. The brisket is the best, even though the other meats are quite tasty as well.