Hot Rod Bar-B-Q
If you're craving mouthwatering barbecue, look no further than Hot Rod Bar-B-Q, located at 1911 Farmerville Hwy, Ruston, LA. This laid-back spot is perfect for a casual meal with friends and family. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Hot Rod Bar-B-Q offers a deliciously unique taste of Southern-style BBQ that will have you coming back for more.
One of the best things about this restaurant is its vibe—it’s super casual and welcoming, making it great for groups and ideal for kids. If you're looking for a relaxed dining experience with hearty meals, this is the place. The space is cozy, and the service is friendly, ensuring everyone feels right at home.
As for the food, you can't go wrong with the Pulled Pork or the Chopped Brisket Sandwich, both of which are customer favorites. The tender pulled pork is perfectly seasoned, while the chopped brisket sandwich offers a savory, smoky flavor that BBQ lovers crave. For those who want to sample a bit of everything, the Meat Plate or the Plate Full are excellent choices. Each comes loaded with generous portions of various meats, sides, and sauces, ensuring a truly satisfying meal.
If you’re dining with little ones, the Kids Rib Plate is a hit—small enough for them to enjoy but packed with all the flavors that make Hot Rod Bar-B-Q a local gem. No matter what you order, the quality of the food here stands out, offering that smoky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness that is the hallmark of great BBQ.
So, if you're in the Ruston area and craving some of the best BBQ around, Hot Rod Bar-B-Q is definitely worth the visit. With a menu that appeals to all ages and a vibe that’s both family-friendly and fun, it’s a great spot to kick back, relax, and enjoy some of the finest Southern barbecue around.
Reviews
We had the two meat plate, brisket and turkey. Both were tender and didn't require a knife. The sides were self serve, novel concept, and was friendly and clean. I highly recommend when in Ruston.
Food was delicious. Typical setup for Barbecue restaurants in the area where you go through a line to pick up food. Not our favorite way to eat a birthday dinner but if you want good Barbecue this is the place to go.
Customer service was excellent food looking good and tastes good. I will be back. It was clean inside and out you get greeted when you come in and there is truck parking for your big rig
This is one of my favorite places to come to whenever I venture out to Louisiana. I first went in 2019 and came back in 2024. The quality is exactly how I remember it except this time, all of the food was hot on the first time around. You walk in and order at the counter. The staff is quite friendly and always willing to help you. There's also a drive thru however I've never used it. I ordered the two meat plate while my aunt ordered the rib plate. I told the employee which side I wanted and they explained that you serve yourself your own sides. I've never been to a restaurant that allows you to serve yourself your own sides but I am not complaining at all. They must have changed this since the last time I came here because I remember them serving me my sides. It's no big deal as I kindly helped myself to a side of beans and cole slaw. Everything was delicious! My favorite part of my meal were the baked beans. I wish I had that recipe because those beans were full of flavor and love. The sausage was tasty and so was the brisket (albeit it was a bit dry but it was fine with BBQ sauce). The two meat plate was around $12 which is a great deal for the amount of food you get. We sat inside the restaurant to enjoy our meal. Overall, this is one of my favorite BBQ spots and my Californian born self is sad that we don't have Hot Rod close by! I'll be back next time I'm in town.
Never disappointed. The foods always good. Especially the peach cobbler! Staff is always friendly and it's always clean.