Al's Bar-B-Q

Stopped by just to try and when I ordered they were out of buns for the sandwich. Was told I would get the same amount of meat but got less. Ribs were dry and didn't look fresh. Had to ask for the drink I got with my meal because the lady forgot. Not good bbq.

Went thru the drive-thru just before closing on Tuesday Night & grabbed the Special of Buy 1 get 1 Free Pork Sandwiches. I Also grabbed FF, slaw & the beans. It was excellent prices & very Good BBQ. I was surprised at how great the fries were..... battered w/ Ranch for dipping. It was like having Mushrooms. LOL I could only eat abt 2/3 of 1 sandwich but.... it was because I was enjoying the sides so much. I have tons of left overs for the next day. I noticed that they have daily specials, which is great & the only negative I found was that they close at 8pm! Best BBQ I've found in Ft. Smith Exceptional Prices.

I use to eat at Al's Bar-B-Que years ago, when I lived on the north side of Fort Smith, AR. They use to be located in a small portable building located in front of their present location, if I remember correctly. It's been like almost 30 years ago. I do remember they had better than average bar-b-que because I went there quite often. My present wife is not as big a fan of this charcoal goodness, but I manage to find a way anyhow (Art's Bar-B-Que is less than a mile from my house, and a better place to eat). Anyway, this review is about Al's, and if you are ever in their neck of the woods, give them a try. Good food as I remember.

Small, quaint drive thru. Really good food and service and if you're just driving by to one of the stores in the shopping center, the wonderful aroma of bbq will make you pull up to order :) I normally get their "everyday special" which is a regular bbq sandwich, hickory potatoes with a side of ranch and drink which is $7.12 including tax. I have never been disappointed and enjoy coming on Tuesday for the buy one get one free sandwich deal.

Just got done with a Jumbo BBQ sammich. *omnomnom*I am not sure how long this place has been here, but I think its been a while. But every time I've gone past this place, well I've always gone past. The the building looks a bit crummy but who cares; its a drive through :)Everything off their menu is pretty cheap and there are also daily specials. Like on Monday there's a a family special, on Tuesdays buy one sandwich and get another free, and Thursdays free chips(I think their chips aren't actually chips but the chunks of red potatoes seasoned and deep fried for yummy crispiness)My first visit I got a Lunch Special. It came with the BBQ Sandwich and a bag of the fried red potato chunks with a side of ranch dressing. Both were really good. The meat was smokey, very tender and had the right amount of fat that doesn't make you want to kill yourself after eating it, then topped with their sweet BBQ sauce. The potato chunks: Were seasoned and deep fried it was still so yummy. I shared some potatoes with my mother. She loved them too :)The total for each of my visits were close to $6 sometimes under. Their drive thru is pretty empty most of the time sadly. Maybe people just don't know about the place or are too scared to try it. But I urge everyone to try it out. Its pretty good. The both the ladies that have taken my order are pretty sweet :O

Note: this place has super good prices. This review doesn't take that much into consideration.This is a small shack with drive up and walk up windows. Smoke house in the back spouts amazing smelling smoke and from the walk up window the smell is awesome. Downhill from here.. Their menu is quite limited. Pork, beef, ribs, coleslaw, beans, hickory fries, rolls, soft drinks, and not much else. All come in either plate or sandwich form. I had the combo plate with beef instead of pork. The ribs were decent and the beef was disappointing. Sides were fine, beans a bit too sweet and the fries were okay, like joe-joes sort of. Seems like they only have one sauce, it's okay but nothing to rave about. I really wish they'd had a hot or spicy sauce. Maybe they do but it wasn't offered. Seating is outside and there is no shade. To their credit, the prices are super cheap. Overall, I am not impressed and I won't be returning.

Woo wee! that must be the best barbecue in the whole state. that stuff so good it makes my tongue slap my brains out just trying to get to another bite!. Al's Barbecue is some of the best! I'll put it up against any in Memphis Tennessee, that stuff is good, he's got the right recipe on that barbecue sauce. sweet with just a little kick to it, it is good. Lord have mercy on me! Here it is 10 am in the morning, and in line to get some more Al's BBQ!

Stopped by on our way across country. Sliced Brisket and pork sandwich was on point. The fries were incredible. Battered french fries just do it.Def worth a stop!

Great pulled pork sandwiches and the potatoes wedges are awesome too i go here every time I go to fort smith

BEST BBQ AROUND, juicy pork sandwich delicious bbq sauce and the best fries I have ever had! They Fry them like fried chicken!