McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant

On a trip to Hot Springs with my daughter who requested BBQ for lunch. I'm not much one to eat BBQ, but I decided to try out McClard's. Nestled in a non-pretentious building is the most "hometown" feeling restaurant I've been to in quite some time. The staff was friendly and welcoming to travelers. I had the chipped pork sandwich, tamales and sausage. The BBQ sauce was really tasteful, a bit spicy but very good. The tamales were not actually tamales, but a tamale spread. While the flavor was there, it left much to be desired. I recommend trying something else if you can. The sausage was a healthy portion and quite delicious. Overall we were very satisfied.

Been eating here since 1996 and without a doubt, it’s my favorite barbecue restaurant in Arkansas. The food is amazing and there’s nothing else quite like McClard’s BBQ sauce! They are best known for their tamale spread and ribs and fries platter, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!

Good smoked flavored meat. The ribs were great and the chopped pork was good. Nice portions. White cheddar mac & cheese. Yes, you gotta have a pint to go.

The BBQ is really good. Liked the potato salad (mayo style) and cole slaw. But that "tamale" is not a tamale. I don't know what it is. They crumble it up on the Spread. I liked The Spread, but it could've had more meat. Very cool spot with lots of history. Not "the best" BBQ Sauce but good enough to grab a bottle. Also, parking is pretty tight, do if you have a big vehicle park behind or park and walk.

I’m from Texas and nothing can beat Texas BBQ !! To each it’s own though so don’t come at me. I wanted try it since I was in Hot Springs and McClard’s has great history behind it and a favorite amongst locals and visitors . Staff was really friendly and attentive but food was ok . The sliced beef tasted like pot roast with BBQ sauce poured on top , the beans was different tasted more like chili beans and I wasn’t a big fan of that . The ribs were ok very tough and chewy , sausage was good . I did enjoy the potato salad and the side of fries with the dry seasoning sprinkled on top it was so good . I even purchased the dry seasoning to take home which was the best part . The BBQ sauce was ok wasn’t my thing now the loaded fries I think was the best dish in my opinion but I think if the cheese was melted on top it would of been heaven.