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Hot Spot Barbecue

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269 reviews

#5 of 543 Restaurants in Pensacola

$$ - $$$, American, Barbecue

901 E La Rua St, On the corner of 9th & La Rua, Pensacola, FL 32501-4024

+1 850-497-6060

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Open Now:11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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4.5 269 reviews

#5 of 543 Restaurants in Pensacola

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Barbecue

Burnt ends - a great deal Best BBQ ribs.I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac n cheese (with ham) and t...We got the pulled pork sandwich and pork plate as well as brisket and chicken.

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901 E La Rua St On the corner of 9th & La Rua, Pensacola, FL 32501-4024

Website

+1 850-497-6060

Full Cut Heavy Pork Spareribs - Approx. weights are listed for reference. Over 100 Tons of Ribs Sold to Date. Hot Spot Sauce: We do not cook with sauce. Our signature sauce is tomato-based with a little black pepper " kick" to it. Plates are served "Dry" while sandwiches will be served with some sauce on. Order sandwiches without sauce, if you prefer. We will bring warm sauce to your table. For take-out, an extra side of sauce can be provided

39.99

Full Rack

3 Pounds, 10 to 12 Ribs

21.99

Half Rack

1 1/2 Pounds, 5 to 6 Ribs

14.99

Third Rack

1 Pound, 3 to 4 Ribs

SANDWICHES

All Served with One Side & Sauce On Substitute a Meatless Salad instead of a Side - $1.99

7.99

Pork

8.99

Chicken

8.99

Sausage

12.99

Beef Brisket

11.99

Rib

Open Face With 2 Medium Ribs

BARBECUE SALAD

Dressings: Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Honey French, Honey BBQ, Garden Italian, Bleu Cheese, 1000 Island. "Pro Tip" - If you Like Coleslaw on your Sandwich, ask for a complimentary "Sandwich Slaw"

8.99

Meatless Salad 4.99

Barbecue Salad

With Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cheese and your choice of meat: Pork, Chicken, Sausage, Beef Brisket

SIDES

2.99

Beans "Smoked Pork -n- Beans"

2.99

Mac & Cheese with Smoked Ham

2.99

Potato Salad, Mom's Recipe

2.99

Stew "Brunswick Stew"

1.99

Coleslaw

1.19

Corn on the Cob 3 inch "Cobette"

0.99

Chips

Lay's Classic or Cheddar Ruffles

DESSERTS

Homemade Pies, Whipped Cream on Top. "Pro Tip" - Take a Hot Spot Pie to the Party! Freshly Make Cookies and Coconut Macaroons $1

Slice 4.99

Paul's Lemon Cream Pie

Light Lemon Flavor, Graham Cracker Crust. Available All Year

Slice 4.99

Chocolate Brownie Pie

Ghirardelli©, Chocolate & More Chocolate. Available Seasonally

Slice 4.99

Pumpkin Cream Pie

Creamy Pumpkin, Graham Cracker Crust. Available Seasonally

27.99

Whole Pie

SOFT DRINKS

Fresh Brewed Hill & Brooks©

2.99

Iced Tea & Lemonaid

16 Oz. Can 3

Monster Energy Drink

20 Oz. 1.5

Water - Dasani Bottled

500ml 2.99

S. Pellegrino

2.25

Fresh Brewed Coffee

SODA

20 Oz. bottles $2.99

Coke

Diet Coke

Cherry Coke

Coke Zero

Sprite

Dr Pepper

Orange

Diet Dr Pepper

Root Beer

WINE

"PRO TIP" Be Prepared to show ID. The purchase of alcoholic beverages by an underaged person or the illegal use of or trafficking in controlled substances will result in the ejection from the premises and prosecution

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Authentic Southern Barbecue Cooked on a Real Oak & Hickory Fire! Opened in June of 2013, we are family operated and sincerely appreciate your patronage. Our Goal is to serve the very best Southern Style Barbecue. Only the finest meats are selected, seasoned with our special dry-rub, and cooked in our outdoor Smokers. Nothing is deep-fried. We use a combination of recipes, from family and friends, and all quality ingredients. White Bread is traditional and we will provide more if you want. We truly care about your dining experience and expect our service to be friendly and prompt. If there is a special condiment or something extra that you desire, just ask. Our signature sauce is tomato-based…

PRICE RANGE

$5 - $25

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

American, Barbecue

FEATURES

Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards

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Leftome321

Boston, Massachusetts

9775

Reviewed 1 week ago

This is Southern wood fired slow cooked brisket at it best.

We were down in FL with family and the subject of slow cooked BBQ came up. I was trying to describe it to the family so I looked up BBQ and found Hot Spot. It's just a little north of the restaurant district in Pensacola....More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Oonna H

Saint Augustine Beach, Florida

11223

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Excellent BBQ lunch

The Hot Spot was recommended to us by the front desk at our hotel. That said it was the Best BBQ in town. Boy were they right. Hot Spot actually smokes their meats onsite in the parking lot. The aroma in the parking lot sets...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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bz1719

Pensacola, Florida

105

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Best BBQ in Town

Hot Spot is our go-to spot for bbq. I always order the pork sandwich and my wife the chicken. Their potato salad is our favorite side. The staff is always friendly. The food is always delicious. And when we feel naughty...we take a slice of...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Joe J

Pensacola, Florida

273

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great BBQ but sides aren’t so good

This is not fine dining but if you want great BBQ with the smoker going out front, this is your place. I like the pulled pork but the ribs are excellent too. The lemon pie is very good. Only the sides here leave a lot...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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Ralena196

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2314

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Looks are deceiving

We decided on this place after accidentally passing by. I was a little concerned by the looks of the place, but since it was packed with cars and had good reviews we decided to give it a try. We decided to order to go and...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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nannygulfbreeze

Pensacola, Florida

16751

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Best BBQ in the Area

So moist and not smothered with sauce which is in a squeeze bottle which has been sitting in a crock pot to keep it warm. Everything is good especially the bake beans. The lemon pie is worth the price. It is made in house. Servers...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Angela B

259

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Oh my goodness

My husband and I went here for lunch today. What a great place!!! The waitress/owner who waited on us was delightful. Very good at customer service. Now let's talk food. Everything was delicious!! And I mean everything. All bbq meat was smoked very good, they...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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lvsutton

New Orleans, Louisiana

17330

Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile

Really great ribs!

This is a very busy barbecue joint. Hard to find parking place. They are packed and have lots of people picking up to go orders. The owner Paul is a charming guy . At 87 he still is cooking and helping all around. We got...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Brian M

Hollywood, Maryland

8925

Reviewed July 5, 2019

Excellent BBQ

Finally had the opportunity to give this place a try, after hearing many recommendations. Everything positive was right on target. Wonderful BBQ, nice atmosphere, great service. Thank you Sam, I appreciate being treated like a valuable customer. Everything we had was delicious. Ribs, brisket, pulled...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Experience713891

Reviewed July 4, 2019

BBQ Sandwich

I am from Memphis the capital for BBQ. Hotspot is the place to be. The food was delicious and on point.

Date of visit: July 2019

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