We were making a trip from Indy to Fayetteville AR (Go Hogs!) and were on the hunt for some good BBQ on the way. We came across a sign on I-44 for Missouri Hick BBQ in Cuba, Missouri. The restaurant is located on historic Route 66, about 2-3 miles off the interstate. It's well worth the drive, too.
The place has a nice atmosphere, with what look like handmade carved wooden chairs. All well done. It definitely has character.
And hey, with placemats like these, you know you're in for something good!
Service was prompt and pleasant. Anita ordered the pulled pork sandwich, with German potato salad. The potato salad was served warm. It had a nice mustard flavor and was very, very good. The pulled pork was as you'd want: moist and tasty with just the right amount of smoke.
I had the brisket sandwich with poppy seed coleslaw. The brisket was very tender, moist, and very tasty. Nice smoke ring and smoke flavor. And the coleslaw was outrageously good. I love jalapeño or green bell pepper in my slaw. This slaw had red onions in it. The dressing was just sweet enough that it really went well with the kick of the onion. I'd seriously return to Missouri Hick even if all they had on the menu was the slaw.
There were 5 BBQ sauces on the table, ranging from sweet and smoky to spicy. We found them all to be good, but of course our favorite was the spicy. I even bought a bottle to bring back home.
So if you're in the area, stop on by. And no matter where you are, visit your local (or not so local) BBQ joint. You'll be glad you did!
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Update: We stopped at Missouri Hick again recently on the way to Northwest Arkansas. I ordered the large brisket sandwich and the poppy seed slaw. The brisket was tender, tasty and smoked perfectly. The slaw is addicting. Very addicting.
Missouri Hick is a really great BBQ joint. They have a large menu, great service, and the prices are right!
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