Lexington Barbecue

Did you know there's a lot of cities named Lexington? Evidently, there's one in North Carolina.My family and I drove the one hour to get here to try out one of the best (if not the best) barbecue places in the state, and we were not disappointed. Heading into the parking lot, it was FULL. There was actually the ability to order while in your car there, but we opted to wait in line to be seated at the restaurant. Thankfully, we got there before the sit down rush! The restaurant is very quaint; it was comfortable to be in, and surprisingly larger than what it seemed to be. Service was extremely fast. I ordered the chopped plate, and opted not to have the slaw. Instead, I got french fries, and was able to try the hush puppies and the bread. The fries were good; I wish they were slightly more salted, but they were cooked well without being burnt. The fries were crinkle cut and thick, so it was a nice balance of soft foods. I'm not a fan of hush puppies, so I wouldn't order them again, but my family thought they were tasty. The star of the show for me was the barbecue. I'm not a fan of barbecue... The ones I've had have always been too sweet, too wet, and just too sloppy. This barbecue though? I didn't feel like it was that sweet, and it had a bit of a sourness/tang to it that was a welcomed change. It was not wet either, and really hit the mark for me. I eventually asked if I could have bread instead, and that worked out amazingly with the meat. Be warned though - you're literally getting a buttered/toasted (?) hamburger bun rather than a roll. Like, they literally just give you both slices of the hamburger bun, lol. Bread was bread though, and it was nice to make a DIY sandwich. I tried the slaw, and it was fine, my family absolutely loved it though. It's different from regular cole slaw, and is red/more vinegary. Would I drive the hour to come back? I think so. Service was fast, and portions were really good. Is it the food or restaurant that I'd seek out on vacation though? No, not really... but if I had a friend who really wanted to eat here, I'd take them.

Lexington Barbecue sold me on NC-style BBQ! As a lover of acidic flavors paired with rich, heaviness, Lexington-style BBQ was a great fit for me. My husband and I ordered a Chopped Barbecue Tray & Sliced Barbecue Tray, and I much preferred the former (Chopped), because some of the Sliced was a bit dry.I had also never had red slaw prior to visiting NC, and can consider myself a fan! Hush puppies were absolute perfection, and we loved pairing them with the "dip" (sauce).This place is as old school as it gets, and is like walking into a no-frills time machine. I love places that are no nonsense (but still with friendly service) and all about the food, so this was an excellent pit stop en route to Greensboro!

After years of living in the area, we finally made the trip to Lexington Barbeque over the Veterans Day weekend, and it was absolutely worth the drive from Raleigh. This place has set the bar so high that I doubt I'll enjoy barbecue anywhere else as much! The texture and flavor of their barbecue is truly exceptional. The parking lot filled with cars was a clear sign that they're doing something right.We ordered the sliced barbecue, and it was a perfect 10/10. The slaw was mildly spicy and had a unique flavor you don't find at most barbecue places. And the hushpuppies--wow! They were bite-sized, perfectly fried, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside, hands-down the best our family has ever had. For dessert, we tried the peach cobbler, and it was so delicious we ended up ordering a second one!Our meal was so good that we not only enjoyed it there but also took some home for the next day. Located in the heart of rural Lexington, this place is truly a hidden gem. They focus on doing classic barbecue, so don't expect brisket or other styles; they specialize in hog, and they do it better than anyone else.We also tried the fried chicken tenderloins (not barbecued), which were tasty too. If I'm ever traveling on I-85 again, I'll definitely make a stop here.

Best BBQ in NC. Smoke rolling out of this place every time you pass, unlike a lot of BBQ places that don't smoke on site. Service is always prompt and food typically comes out within a few minutes. Staff are very courteous and helpfulchopped BBQ tray with bbq slaw and hush puppies is my go to. Bbq is always fresh juicy and perfect amount of smoke. Red slaw is tangy and crisp! If they have the skins and dip these are a must! Fresh and super crunchy fried pork skins (probably my favorite thing on the menu) with a healthy serving of lexington dip

I love looking at lists of best BBQ places in America and one I have seen often is Lexington BBQ. I was finally able to travel to North Carolina and was close by so had to give it a try.This is old school BBQ. There are no ribs, brisket, or even chicken! They do pork and they do it well! The pork was so flavorful and tender as it is dipped in a vinegar dip with a little tomato and pepper mixed in. There is a thicker and more tangy version on the table.My plate came with crinkle cut fries and red slaw. I really enjoyed the tanginess of the slaw and it was diced really fine. They also give you a basket of hush puppies. In all, the plate was loaded and was a good size portion to eat.I ordered beans on the side but I would skip them because they are just dressed up Bush beans from the can.Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet!If you love tangy and vinegar BBQ, Lexington BBQ is an excellent choice. If you prefer another BBQ taste, I would look elsewhere. I enjoyed it more than I expected.

This joint is a local establishment with that ol' country feel. There's a certain nostalgic feeling to this place with staff that is so friendly and eager to ensure you leave feeling full. The servers here and hard working and take care of you. The food is outstanding and you can taste the wood smoke that has been bbq'd into this meet. Hush puppies are AMAZING! Baked beans are some of the best which contain that same smoky flavor. All in all this was a total win and we'd come back here any day!

Lexington has been on my list of places to get to for a long time, based on a friend's recommendation. I'm so glad to have the opportunity to try it finally! In true pit style, you can smell and see the smoke before you open the door. There were four visible chimneys coming from the cook house behind the restaurant, three of which were rolling white smoke. The aroma told me a lot about the food and got my stomach rumbling.They serve pork butt. Sliced, chopped, sandwich or plate or platter. Don't look for ribs (at least not on the menu at lunch) or chicken or beef. They focus on doing pork perfectly. The meat is smoked well but is not overwhelmed. My ample platter came with barbecue slaw, which was perfectly balanced between the tang of the slaw and the savory of that sauce. The table bottle of sauce was spicy but a good complement. Note that it is not the same sauce that comes on the meat at serving (the preapplied is milder), so ask for that if you want it.Onion rings and fries were hot and good. The hush puppies were soft in the middle but crusty on the outside -- perfect! Didn't need butter. The beans were outstanding. I know they were probably only commercial beans with Lexington's bbq sauce (and maybe some sugar), but they were spot on. The pork skins were only okay, very crispy but tasting a bit burnt. I saw these on the menu as a sandwich as well, if you don't want good barbecue instead.Service was good. Prices were reasonable. 3.5% upcharge for credit cards, which is annoying.

Service was very pleasant and the immediate warmth of the small town America graced the atmosphere. That, however does not make up for dry BBQ. Unfortunately, they only smoke hog, you would assume they would be next level for their specialty, in the heart of the "BBQ capital" of NC. Skip this for the Smoke Pit in Concord if passing through. I wonder if people had their taste buds burnt off or have never left "the village," and explored actual BBQ.

We stopped here on our trip back from North Carolina. We had been here once before so we knew the barbecue was good. We sat at the counter and the service was very good. The people there were nice and sociable. We both had pork sandwiches with fries and hush puppies, I like the fact that they put coleslaw on top of the pork sandwich. The only thing missing was Brunswick stew. We got some Lexington barbecue sauce to go but chose not to buy a T-shirt. Lexington barbecue has a simple menu with very affordable prices which is a release in high plate. Inflation times such as now. Right down the street there is Randy's barbecue and speedy's barbecue but of the three he can't go wrong with Lex and barbecue if you're traveling down 85 in North Carolina.

Lexington Barbecue is an iconic presence in Lexington, North Carolina. It is a landmark of the North Carolina barbecue scene and deserves its fantastic reputation.The people who work here are friendly and the overall ambiance just provides the perfect setting to enjoy a barbecue feast. It is not pretentious, but let me ask you, what is pretentious about barbecue?I enjoyed my meal here and I enjoyed embracing a tradition not only of the city of Lexington, North Carolina, but rather a tradition of the state of North Carolina.Barbecue is taken very seriously down here in the South and there is a reason for it. It is taken very seriously because it is a part of the tradition of the South and it is this serious approach that makes the barbecue in the South that good.I also enjoy how the South has distinct approaches to barbecue. While some love Memphis style barbecue or St. Louis-style barbecue, the barbecue from the Carolinas is spoken with the same reverence.If you are in the area, you must try Lexington Barbecue.