Rub ‘Em Tender BBQ

5910 Alma Hwy, Van Buren
(479) 279-0384

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Dixie Boster

Mostly metal chairs to sit in, but the food is so good you don't mind.
The catfish is only served on Sundays but it is the best catfish that you have ever put in your mouth.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sliced Brisket, Slaw Hogg, Potato Salad, Loaded Baked Potato with Brisket

Joan Thielbar

We each had the Slaw Hog sandwich with a side of Cheese Taters, then we split a slice of Peanut Butter Chocolate ice cream pie, all to-go, then had a nice little picnic outside. The food was all amazing, the staff were all pleasant & helpful, & I enjoyed the local-style music playing overhead while awaiting my order. This place is very convenient to I-40 travelers & absolutely worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyla Daws

Yum. Not much more I can say then yum

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CJ George

The best fried catfish that I've had in many years!! Ribs, bbq beans, and French Fries were very good 👍

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Baby Back

Christleah Nance

The best place around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan Gramlich

The smoked chicken salad is my favorite thing to eat at this restaurant. They always have a special with a drink as well. Love the food

Charles Wise

I ordered brisket and pulled pork and while they both seemed to have been cooked appropriately, neither one had any type of flavor. The cheese used on the fries and nachos appears to be the same cheese used in their Mac n cheese. Probably the dirtiest restaurant bathroom I have ever been in. If I had seen the restroom first, I would not have eaten here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Melinda Saltkill

My husband and daughter went here the other day and have not stopped talking about how great the food is. They talked me into going today and everything was amazing. The food was yummy. The staff was friendly and remembered my husband and daughter's order from the time they came without me. The atmosphere was super chill. When we left, my daughter said it is tied for her favorite place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

countrylife 23

Ribs are to die for they are so good about to put them on a weekly schedule to eat here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Sausage, Combo Plate, Sausage Links, Fried Pies

pete syrock

I had the pulled pork sandwich plate. The sides were good, but the pork was a little dry. Service and atmosphere were good though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bruce Burleson

Really good food... the brisket and pork was amazing

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter

Danny Burcham

Burnt end was amazing
Brisket melted in your mouth

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Okra, Ribs, Brisket Platter, Sliced Brisket, Sausage, Slaw Hogg, Potato Salad, Combo Plate, Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter, Loaded Baked Potato with Brisket, Pulled Pork Fries, Jumbo Sandwich, Baby Back, Grilled Cheese, Cobbler, Sausage Links, Fried Pies, Sandwich Only, W Chips and Pickles, Sampler Platter

janet morgan

Best BBQ in Van Buren or Fort Smith

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Brisket Platter, Sliced Brisket, Slaw Hogg, Potato Salad

Jamie Cletcher

Absolutely the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Brisket Platter, Slaw Hogg

Jauxes

Excellent BBQ, friendly staff, clean dining area and quick service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Combo Plate

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