If you’re looking for some great bbq and a friendly staff then look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Ribs, Brisket, Sandwich, Potato Salad, Sausage, Ribs and Brisket Plate, Pork Sandwich, ½ lb Rib Tips, Turkey
Dave Gibbs
Delicious smoked chicken, awesome greens and cornbread! I am from Texas and travel the country for work and know bbq well. Outstanding job y’all!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Monaghan
Got brisket and ribs had great flavor but was extremely dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Johnny Pasallo
Great spot in and out. Fresh food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dayvom Bennett
This is where my aunt and my cousin work and they make some good food over here and I love this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Chennault
I don't normally don't eat BBQ out because I smoke meat at home a lot, but I decided to try Howell's as I passed through town. I am so glad I did. I ordered the pulled pork dinner, potato salad, and baked beans. The meat was flavorful and juicy, and the potato salad was just like my Grandma used to make. The lady at the counter was super sweet and friendly. The portion size was large as well. The spicy sauce was really good too. I'll be stopping again when I go through town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Reynolds
Traveling through on a motorcycle vacation and hunger hit. We opted for bbq and Howells hit the spot.
Momma’s pulled pork sammy was flavorful, moist, and “yummy” according to her. My sausage and turkey 2-meat plate was also very good. Sausage is not spicy, not greasy, and very pleasant. Turkey was moist and with a little of the “spicy” (not really) bbq sauce it was great.
Potatoes and gravy were average, turnip greens probably from a can, but the cornbread was excellent.
Definitely beats fast food and the service was great! We ate it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Randall Leese
3.5 stars. Basic bbq joint. Got the two meat combo with brisket and ribs, potato salad, and beans. It was good, but not exceptional. I felt like the portion size was a tad on the small size too compared to other bbq joints I’ve been
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Chris Kimble
Super friendly staff. Amazing food. Best BBQ I've had in Arkansas!!! Can't recommend enough!
Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the glowing 5-star reviews, those might be from loyal locals, but my experience was far from great. The ribs were dry and tough, like they'd been sitting out too long. The mac & cheese was bland and forgettable, and the potato salad? It looked and tasted more like mashed potatoes. The baked beans had a strong burnt flavor, and not the kind that adds a smoky kick....just burnt. The broccoli casserole was the only thing that was halfway decent.
Honestly, I had high hopes walking in, but was left disappointed. The owner really needs to step up the quality and consistency. With the right improvements, this place could have potential, but as it stands, I won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cydni Strickland
I got the three meat plate with pulled pork, ribs, and brisket and it was very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Brown
My go to restaurant when I'm in El Dorado. The atmosphere is typical of a great southern BBQ restaurant, nothing fancy. The BBQ is great, especially their potatoes. I've never seen a restaurant with such a non-stop line of Door Dash pickups. That speaks to how locals view it.
If you’re looking for some great bbq and a friendly staff then look no further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Ribs, Brisket, Sandwich, Potato Salad, Sausage, Ribs and Brisket Plate, Pork Sandwich, ½ lb Rib Tips, Turkey
Delicious smoked chicken, awesome greens and cornbread! I am from Texas and travel the country for work and know bbq well. Outstanding job y’all!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got brisket and ribs had great flavor but was extremely dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great spot in and out. Fresh food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is where my aunt and my cousin work and they make some good food over here and I love this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't normally don't eat BBQ out because I smoke meat at home a lot, but I decided to try Howell's as I passed through town. I am so glad I did. I ordered the pulled pork dinner, potato salad, and baked beans. The meat was flavorful and juicy, and the potato salad was just like my Grandma used to make. The lady at the counter was super sweet and friendly. The portion size was large as well. The spicy sauce was really good too. I'll be stopping again when I go through town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traveling through on a motorcycle vacation and hunger hit. We opted for bbq and Howells hit the spot.
Momma’s pulled pork sammy was flavorful, moist, and “yummy” according to her. My sausage and turkey 2-meat plate was also very good. Sausage is not spicy, not greasy, and very pleasant. Turkey was moist and with a little of the “spicy” (not really) bbq sauce it was great.
Potatoes and gravy were average, turnip greens probably from a can, but the cornbread was excellent.
Definitely beats fast food and the service was great! We ate it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
3.5 stars. Basic bbq joint. Got the two meat combo with brisket and ribs, potato salad, and beans. It was good, but not exceptional. I felt like the portion size was a tad on the small size too compared to other bbq joints I’ve been
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Super friendly staff. Amazing food. Best BBQ I've had in Arkansas!!! Can't recommend enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food great service
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Good barbecue
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the glowing 5-star reviews, those might be from loyal locals, but my experience was far from great. The ribs were dry and tough, like they'd been sitting out too long. The mac & cheese was bland and forgettable, and the potato salad? It looked and tasted more like mashed potatoes. The baked beans had a strong burnt flavor, and not the kind that adds a smoky kick....just burnt. The broccoli casserole was the only thing that was halfway decent.
Honestly, I had high hopes walking in, but was left disappointed. The owner really needs to step up the quality and consistency. With the right improvements, this place could have potential, but as it stands, I won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I got the three meat plate with pulled pork, ribs, and brisket and it was very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go to restaurant when I'm in El Dorado. The atmosphere is typical of a great southern BBQ restaurant, nothing fancy. The BBQ is great, especially their potatoes. I've never seen a restaurant with such a non-stop line of Door Dash pickups. That speaks to how locals view it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Wonderful as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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