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Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Mobberly)

Photograph by Wynn Myers

When one recommends Bodacious, it is common to get a “been there, done that” response; there are, after all, about twenty locations. But the Longview restaurant is special. First, it was first: pitmaster Roland Lindsey opened the doors of his barbecue joint in 1968. Second, the spice concoctions and smoking techniques are unique. Third, it’s still a family operation. Finally, with its hormone-free Angus brisket, sausage, pulled pork, turkey, and ribs, the original Bodacious also made our 2017 list of best barbecue restaurants.

City: Longview

Cuisine:

Method: Oak in an indirect heat pit

Pitmaster: Jordan Jackson and Bryan Bingham

Drinks: No bar

Price: $

Rating: ★★★★

Address: 2227 Mobberly Ave., Longview, TX, 75602

Hours: L Tue–Sat.

Phone: 903-753-8409

Website: https://bodaciousmobberly.com/

Year Opened: 1968

Last updated: February 20, 2018

Reviews

  • Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Top 50)

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    Jordan Jackson graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, in Austin, in 2011, but he never wanted to be a chef. He moved back home to East Texas, honed his smoking chops at Stanley’s, in Tyler, and then …

  • Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Longview)

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    I’ve tried to eat at the original Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview for years. The first time I struck out because I didn’t realize they were only open three days a week. The next try they were on vacation, and another …