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Our goal is to serve the very best Southern Style Barbecue. Only the best meats are selected, seasoned with our special dry-rub, and cooked in our outdoor smokers. Nothing is deep fried. We use a combination of recipes, from family and friends, and all quality ingredients. We truly care about your dining experience; expect our service to be friendly and prompt.
Unfussy BBQ outpost serving ample portions of smoked meats in casual digs for dine–in or take out.
Hours
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 901 E La Rua St, Pensacola, FL 32501
Phone: (850) 497-6060
Website: https://hotspotbarbecue.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Jordan Korenzvit
Hands down the best brisket sandwich I’ve had the pleasure of eating. A godly creation. Portion was not big but it was perfect. Meat was extremely tender and flavorful and not fatty. Highly recommend you stop in here. Service was excellent too.
… morePam George-Tieman
The lady who took my order was very helpful and sweet, order was prepared quickly and the place was cute; however, the food, portions and cost were nothing great. For $23 we got brisket, chicken and twice baked potato. No drink, just food.
The brisket was very fatty, very dry and had an unusual flavor- and not in a good way. The meat didn’t taste smoky or BBQ, The chicken was tender and moist but the flavor reminded me of a Sam’s club rotisserie chicken.
The twice baked just seemed like a regular baked potato with cheese and a lot of pepper.
Our other order for $20 was a sausage, pulled pork and Mac & cheese. Those items tasted good, but nothing amazing.
For $20 it was a small side without even a roll or bread to put the pork on.
In my opinion they weren’t the best BBQ. Sorry guys, I just wasn’t impressed enough to go back.
… moreThe brisket was very fatty, very dry and had an unusual flavor- and not in a good way. The meat didn’t taste smoky or BBQ, The chicken was tender and moist but the flavor reminded me of a Sam’s club rotisserie chicken.
The twice baked just seemed like a regular baked potato with cheese and a lot of pepper.
Our other order for $20 was a sausage, pulled pork and Mac & cheese. Those items tasted good, but nothing amazing.
For $20 it was a small side without even a roll or bread to put the pork on.
In my opinion they weren’t the best BBQ. Sorry guys, I just wasn’t impressed enough to go back.
David Bentley
It wasn’t the smoke this time, not exactly. At Hot Spot BBQ, just off the hum of downtown Pensacola, it was the heat first — that rising, living warmth that slips out the door every time someone walks in, carrying with it the scent of ribs that have spent their morning learning patience. It’s a different kind of promise than Brother’s, less ancient maybe, but no less honest. The kind of promise a man recognizes as soon as he steps inside: you’re about to eat well.
The ribs arrive with no need for introduction. They sit there with that quiet confidence of meat that knows it’s been tended properly — A‑plus ribs by any measure, tender enough to yield but still holding the dignity of the bone. They aren’t quite the sermon that Brother’s delivers, but they don’t pretend to be. They’re their own thing, a little sweeter, a little looser, a little more willing to let you enjoy them without demanding reflection.
The mac and cheese plays its role without fuss, creamy and warm, the kind of side that doesn’t try to steal the spotlight but knows exactly how to support the main act. But the Brunswick stew — that’s where Hot Spot shows its hand. Thick, rich, layered with the kind of depth that only comes from someone who understands that stew isn’t a recipe, it’s a memory. Every spoonful feels like it’s been simmering since early morning, coaxed into something that stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with any stew in the South.
And then there is the banana pudding.
There are desserts, and then there are the things a man remembers long after the plate is empty. Hot Spot’s banana pudding belongs to the latter. Silky, cool, impossibly balanced — the kind of dessert that doesn’t just finish a meal but crowns it. It is, without exaggeration, the best of the best, no matter where you’ve eaten or how far you’ve traveled. A man could build a whole afternoon around that pudding and walk away feeling he’d made the right choice.
When the meal is done and the bones lie quiet on the tray, when the last streak of cheese has been scraped from the bowl and the final spoonful of pudding has been savored, Hot Spot BBQ leaves you with a truth of its own: not all great barbecue has to thunder. Some of it speaks in warm tones and steady hands, in ribs that satisfy, stew that comforts, and pudding that borders on divine.
A wise man will remember that — and he’ll find his way back.
… moreThe ribs arrive with no need for introduction. They sit there with that quiet confidence of meat that knows it’s been tended properly — A‑plus ribs by any measure, tender enough to yield but still holding the dignity of the bone. They aren’t quite the sermon that Brother’s delivers, but they don’t pretend to be. They’re their own thing, a little sweeter, a little looser, a little more willing to let you enjoy them without demanding reflection.
The mac and cheese plays its role without fuss, creamy and warm, the kind of side that doesn’t try to steal the spotlight but knows exactly how to support the main act. But the Brunswick stew — that’s where Hot Spot shows its hand. Thick, rich, layered with the kind of depth that only comes from someone who understands that stew isn’t a recipe, it’s a memory. Every spoonful feels like it’s been simmering since early morning, coaxed into something that stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with any stew in the South.
And then there is the banana pudding.
There are desserts, and then there are the things a man remembers long after the plate is empty. Hot Spot’s banana pudding belongs to the latter. Silky, cool, impossibly balanced — the kind of dessert that doesn’t just finish a meal but crowns it. It is, without exaggeration, the best of the best, no matter where you’ve eaten or how far you’ve traveled. A man could build a whole afternoon around that pudding and walk away feeling he’d made the right choice.
When the meal is done and the bones lie quiet on the tray, when the last streak of cheese has been scraped from the bowl and the final spoonful of pudding has been savored, Hot Spot BBQ leaves you with a truth of its own: not all great barbecue has to thunder. Some of it speaks in warm tones and steady hands, in ribs that satisfy, stew that comforts, and pudding that borders on divine.
A wise man will remember that — and he’ll find his way back.
Jim Napier
Food was excellent. The service was great and the people kept the place extremely clean. The 90 two-year-old man working there everyday. To pack cookies amazing.
… moreDeloras Polhlopek
My husband and I along with my son and his wife ate at Hot Spot BBQ for the first time today and all the food was delicious! The brisket, chicken, ribs, and sausage were all delicious and the twice baked potatoes and baked beans were yummy as well. Their sauces are homemade and had a great flavor. Last, we tried desserts and I must say they did not disappoint. Thanks Cheyenne for the suggestions! We left feeling very happy and will be back again! Just sorry that I did not take any photos!
… moreClaudia DC
This is MUST if you come to Pensacola. Jeanne/Jenny was a sweetheart!! And also all the girls around.. Excellent costumer service. Best sweet tea! All food is so delicious.
… moreCecelia Amos
*Update: I got takeout with a rib plate and a quarter pound of sliced brisket for $36. The brisket is no longer an option for the combo plate due a price increase. The brisket plate increased by $2 since I was there last. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. The ribs were well seasoned and tasty, but there was quite a bit of fat and the meat did not fall off the bone like the last two times I had the ribs. That being said, I still believe this place is good value for good barbecue.
*Update: I got the sausage with the ribs this time. The ribs are still fantastic, and the sausage has a good snap to it! Someone in my party got the brisket and thought it had good flavor, so I might have gotten an end piece last visit. I also finally tried their pie. I was unable to try the Key Lime Pie. Their best flavors that I tried were the Lemon Cream and the Chocolate Brownie Pies. The lemon pie is not a strong lemon flavor, but still present. They may use a sweetener other than sugar. The Pumpkin Pie was good. I was not particularly fond of the Pecan Praline Pie. These are thick slices of pie, so you will want to save room.
Don’t be fooled by the exterior. This is a good barbecue spot with warm, friendly service. I got the freshly brewed lemonade along with the 3 Meat Combo with no sides. I chose sliced brisket, ribs, and pork. The brisket was a little plain and tasted more like charcoal. The pork wasn’t bad. The ribs were absolutely fantastic; so tender the neat fell right off the bone! For about $30, I also received a healthy portion, so you definitely receive your money’s worth. I would recommend the ribs, and try their pies, because those pies (key lime, lemon cream, chocolate brown, and praline pecan) are homemade.
… more*Update: I got the sausage with the ribs this time. The ribs are still fantastic, and the sausage has a good snap to it! Someone in my party got the brisket and thought it had good flavor, so I might have gotten an end piece last visit. I also finally tried their pie. I was unable to try the Key Lime Pie. Their best flavors that I tried were the Lemon Cream and the Chocolate Brownie Pies. The lemon pie is not a strong lemon flavor, but still present. They may use a sweetener other than sugar. The Pumpkin Pie was good. I was not particularly fond of the Pecan Praline Pie. These are thick slices of pie, so you will want to save room.
Don’t be fooled by the exterior. This is a good barbecue spot with warm, friendly service. I got the freshly brewed lemonade along with the 3 Meat Combo with no sides. I chose sliced brisket, ribs, and pork. The brisket was a little plain and tasted more like charcoal. The pork wasn’t bad. The ribs were absolutely fantastic; so tender the neat fell right off the bone! For about $30, I also received a healthy portion, so you definitely receive your money’s worth. I would recommend the ribs, and try their pies, because those pies (key lime, lemon cream, chocolate brown, and praline pecan) are homemade.
Scott Bollinger
Great local barbecue! My service was outstanding, and my food was top notch! I had riblets, and baked beans. Plentiful servings and bottomless tea and exceptional service made my lunch here fantastic! All for less than 20 bucks!
… moretammy
I have eaten at Hot Spot many times so when son and daughter in law wanted to get good BBQ in Pensacola, we headed to Hot Spot BIG MISTAKE.
The decor has never been a reason to go to this restaurant, but now it’s like going to a cheap fair. Our food was terrible and the presentation was what I imagine food in a prison would be like. All the meats that we ordered were dry and un appetizing to look at. I was so embarrassed because I had spoken so highly of this place and we drove over from Fort Walton Beach just to get their BBQ. The prices for this disgusting food were outrageous I spent 100.00 for the 3 of us to eat and my daughter in law couldn’t even eat her food. The lemon pie, for which they are famous, was crappy too… did not even resemble the homemade pies I have had there in the past. Overall, a huge disappointment and an even bigger waste of 100.00. We could have eaten in a number of restaurants in Pensacola for that amount of money for lunch and had a delicious experience. Will never go back to Hot Spot or recommend it to anyone. Oh, one last thing the sides tasted like thy were left over from Thanksgiving!
… moreThe decor has never been a reason to go to this restaurant, but now it’s like going to a cheap fair. Our food was terrible and the presentation was what I imagine food in a prison would be like. All the meats that we ordered were dry and un appetizing to look at. I was so embarrassed because I had spoken so highly of this place and we drove over from Fort Walton Beach just to get their BBQ. The prices for this disgusting food were outrageous I spent 100.00 for the 3 of us to eat and my daughter in law couldn’t even eat her food. The lemon pie, for which they are famous, was crappy too… did not even resemble the homemade pies I have had there in the past. Overall, a huge disappointment and an even bigger waste of 100.00. We could have eaten in a number of restaurants in Pensacola for that amount of money for lunch and had a delicious experience. Will never go back to Hot Spot or recommend it to anyone. Oh, one last thing the sides tasted like thy were left over from Thanksgiving!
Susan Worthington
This was our second time at Hot Spot Barbecue. You know the food’s going to be good when you drive to downtown and find a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant with the smokers right there on the corner. You can smell the yumminess from a few blocks away. The comfortable and laid back atmosphere made us feel right at home (which is really what you want in a BBQ restaurant, right?). Our server was friendly and prompt. My husband got the 3-meat dinner: ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. He devoured it. I opted for the build-your-stuffed-potato option topped with chicken. I also ordered the cheese and sour cream. When I ordered and mentioned I might end up getting more sour cream if I felt the potato was dry, the server said he could bring some of the au jus from the brisket with my potato but could also get more sour cream if that’s what I wanted. When my potato came it was huge and baked perfectly. The chopped chicken breast tasted so good. I added the au jus, and it added a great depth of flavor. Our server checked on us often (but not too often). 10/10 will be back.
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