LEXINGTON, N.C. — Southern Living magazine recently released its list of the top barbecue restaurants in each state. And to no one's surprise — Lexington Barbecue is representing the Tar Heel ...

Hidden North Carolina towns serve unforgettable meals, from whole hog barbecue to farm-fresh coastal and mountain flavors.

In Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2025” list, Lexington Barbecue was chosen as the top restaurant in North Carolina.

1. Lexington’s First BBQ restaurant opened in 1919 as a tent set up by Sid Weaver in the middle of the town 2. Soon after that Jesse Swicegood also opened a stand too in the town 3.

Also in Lexington, The Barbecue Center is the oldest barbecue restaurant in downtown Lexington and still cooks its BBQ on pits, using Western Lexington-style cooking methods.

In the never-ending debate over North Carolina barbecue, the west wins this round. Earlier this spring, Southern Living named the best barbecue in every state, and a Lexington-style icon earned ...

The final Lexington barbecue showdown: LX BBQ vs Blue Door Smokehouse. Cast your vote and help select the city’s best spot. Voting ends soon ...

In Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2025” list, Lexington Barbecue was chosen as the top restaurant in North Carolina.