Que 49 Smokehouse — Restaurant in Jonesboro

I've eaten at Que 49 many times now and it may be the best BBQ restaurant in Jonesboro at this point. It has a nice location on the Red Wolf strip so you're not far from anywhere in town. The location is kind of small so seats can fill up, especially during busier hours. They do offer outdoor seating if the weather permits.

Here is a list of items I have tried during my trips to this location:

Ribs - Nice and tender. The only knock I have is they come sauced already. I prefer my ribs without sauce and am used to them that way at other places. 9/10

Pulled pork - It is good and I have no issues with it. Nice, quality meat. 10/10

Burnt ends - They were good but I think slightly over cooked and as with the ribs, they came sauced already. 7/10

Tri-tip - Good and not overcooked. It was honestly just right the one time I had it. 10/10

Chicken wings - BEST WINGS IN TOWN! I expected wings to be sauced already and these are in a cranberry cayenne sauce and they don't disappoint. Big, juicy, and flavorful. I'll take these wings over any of the wings offered anywhere else in Jonesboro. They allow you to get all flats as well. I just wish they offered them in a combo. Still, can't beat them. 12/10

Beef ribs - These were just ok. They're not the "dino" ribs that have exploded in popularity but back ribs I believe. Again, they came pre-sauced and although they were good, they felt overcooked or maybe old, I'm not sure but something was off when I had them. 5/10

Pork steak - Came sauced already but it was tender and flavorful. Good cut of meat. 8/10

Que Fries - My wife liked these and gave them good reviews. Never had them myself but going off her review they're good. 10/10

Baked beans - They're good but on the sweet side. If I have one side to choose this one isn't a bad one but it's also not the first one I am selecting. 7/10

Potato salad - I like their spin on potato salad here as they call it "deviled egg" potato salad. It's good, chunky but creamy. It is probably my favorite side. I usually don't like mustard-based potato salad but it's good. 9/10

Cole slaw - Good and slightly sweet but tangy. Not a bad side but I prefer others. 7/10

Fire and ice pickles - You get a small sample of these with nearly every meal. They're not bad but I wouldn't get them as a side. They do compliment the meal very well though. 8/10

Crinkle cut fries - Good, crispy fries. Nothing wrong with that. 8/10

Overall, probably the best BBQ joint in town. Been here many times and will continue to go.

Edit: The bbq here...

As a whole, the restaurant was good. The decor was very barbecue-esk but a little more on the hunting side for my taste. Another note on the interior is that it feels kind of dark if you do not sit at the front of th building. The food tasted great, a variety of interesting barbecue sauces, I tried the cranberry cayenne. It was a little sweet, but had a burn on the end. I tried the brisket sandwich, which tasted good, not the best brisket ive eaten, but good for up here. I had the coleslaw which left some to be desired in my eyes, but they had fries which looked great. If you do go here, just know that you will be hardpressed to find a seat. Its a pretty small restaurant that is mostly only open at lunch. Mostly only open then since they do not make more food that day, they serve what they have and then close up, so lunch is packed. Overall, enjoyed the food, environment felt like a barbecue restaurant, and the...

I had waited for the best time to eat here and I was left hating the fact I didn't get to enjoy this food sooner!

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about their menu, catered to my preferences, and the looks on their faces told their joy in working here.

I ordered several items from the menu and none were disappointing. Each dish shown on its own and had distinct flavor profiles.

The selection of sauces were great. I used a different type for each type of meat I had. I did mix and match and found several combinations I look forward to trying later.

From the ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, two types of bread, baked beans, and potato salad, I was in epicurean heaven! Luckily the staff member, whose mother is also a guide, added the banana pudding to my order to make sure I got the full experience. I can not thank her enough. The rich dessert was the perfect ending to one of the top 5 best BBQ meals I have...