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Reviewed 27 June 2019 via mobile

Excellent bbq and service with a smile! Pulled pork sandwich is great and hickory fries are awesome! You won’t be hungry after you get done eating Al’s. PS: Try the ultimate hickory fries!!!

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile

You might have to wait a few minutes but it is worth the wait. I have not yet to be disappointed. Very good

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 14 September 2017

This barbecue is by far the best in town. It is hickory smoked and the flavor is amazing!!! They have great daily specials.

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed 4 October 2016

I love the convenience of a drive thru. The service is always smiling and friendly and the food is good. I always get the pulled pork sandwich and potato wedges. The wedges are battered and fried and are great. Highly recommend eating there.

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed 15 March 2016

Al's is a dive up. They have some seating outside. The BBQ is tender and moist. The sauce has a bit of kick, but that is what makes the sandwich. They always give you extra sauce and a cup of ranch to dip the wedges....The wedges are battered and excellent. The portions are ample. They also give you a nice napkin. This is important since you are eating BBQ.More

Date of visit: February 2016
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Reviewed 28 August 2015

If it's claim to be the best BBQ in Ft. Smith is true, the locals don't know what they're missing. The food was decent but not great. Their approach is spot-on...bbq served without sauce so you can add to your liking. But I found the...brisket to be rather dry though with a good smokey flavor. The ribs (I got the big ones, not the baby backs they also offer) were a little tough and slightly dry. Nothing falling off the bone here. Excellent sides, including great green beans and slaw. But overall, this was a bit of a disappointment...good but not great. I may go back to see if it was just an "off night".More

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed 30 March 2015 via mobile

Always love this place!! Have never had anything I didn't like and the prices are great! The staff is always friendly. We like to get the family pack! I've ate at all the other bbq places in town and the surrounding area and al's tops...the list for us. Only down side to al's is they only have drive thru.More

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Reviewed 17 June 2014

We really liked the flavor and the friendliness of this restaurant. The sauces are great and the flavors are delicious. It is a little in the hiding not really on the main road but it's easy yo find and has plenty of parking space. The...service was very friendly and we will definitely will return.More

Date of visit: June 2014
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Al's Bar-b-q is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5