Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Odessa, 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 , who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique 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 .

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, compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Odessa using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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1 / 10

#10. Logan's Roadhouse

- Rating: 1.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5105 E 42nd St Odessa, TX 79762
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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Yelp

2 / 10

#9. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 2.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2701 N County Rd W Odessa, TX 79764
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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Yelp

3 / 10

#8. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 2.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 6101 E Hwy 191 Odessa, TX 79762
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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Yelp

4 / 10

#7. Jack Jordan's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 2.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 John Ben Sheppard Pkwy Odessa, TX 79761
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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Yelp

5 / 10

#6. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6105 E TX 191 Odessa, TX 79762
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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Yelp

6 / 10

#5. Rockin' Q Smokehouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3812 Penbrook St Odessa, TX 79762
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Salad
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Yelp

7 / 10

#4. Smokey's West Texas BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 E 7th St Odessa, TX 79761
- Categories: Barbecue
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Yelp

8 / 10

#3. Johnny's Barbecue

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Kermit Hwy Odessa, TX 79761
- Categories: Barbecue
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Yelp

9 / 10

#2. TEXAS roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4221 N Grandview Ave Odessa, TX 79762
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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Yelp

10 / 10

#1. Ed & Tom's Bar B Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 317 E Murphy St Odessa, TX 79761
- Categories: Barbecue
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