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McClard's doesn't rank quite so supremo with some bbq-heads in Arkansas anymore. The competition is tougher, for one thing.

I still say, for attention to quality across the board, it's hard to beat McClard's, even if you might like this rib joint or that sauce concoction a bit more than what's been served at McClard's forever.

Kat Robinson at Tie Dye Travels is solidly in the loves-McClard's camp.

I'm happy to report that they haven't changed the gourmand's favorite gluttony -- the spread, with tamales, beans, onions and cheese (always side this with cole slaw as a cholesterol blocker).

Posted by Max Brantley on September 19, 2008 07:25 AM | Permalink

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McLard's is the Browning's of BBQ, and their tamales look like dog turds.

Posted by: Whoscrumdown | September 19, 2008 09:01 AM

Wow, so negative, so early in the morning. When was the last time you were able to enjoy and savor some of their deep pink smoked meats? Or took in a cobbler or a slice of pie there?

I'd love your view on the appearance of hummus or refried beans.

Posted by: Kat Robinson | September 19, 2008 09:04 AM

You can also lump me in the NOT IMPRESSED camp and I was there a month or so ago. Greasy...greasy...greasy!
I was at a table with friends and we all kind of shared the ribs, pork and beef and yes even a couple of tamales. It's not the worst BBQ I've had (that little house on 7th close to Woodrow holds that title from a few years back) but not even close to the best.

Next time you're in Hot Springs try out Rolando's on the strip. A bit of a hidden gem in my opinion.

Saying the tamale looks like a dog turd is being nice. I'm not even going to go there!

Posted by: FoodDude | September 19, 2008 09:34 AM

FD, I agree that that place by 7th & Woodrow may be one of my least favorite and most impalatable examples of barbecue. HB's is still my favorite here, though I don't get to make it there much ... *sigh*

McLard's has a following, and I have had some pretty good food there, but I can also see it easily veering into overly greasy.

Posted by: Joel | September 19, 2008 12:54 PM

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