Recently, Chef’s Pencil published an article that compiled a list of the best and worth cities to get BBQ in the country. They based their ratings on every BBQ restaurant in the nation’s 75 largest cities, and to everyone’s surprise, New Orleans took home the number one spot. While New Orleans is known for a ton of delicious foods, BBQ doesn’t usually make the list.

That said, Louisiana certainly has some absolutely incredible BBQ joints that would give states like Kansas and Texas a run for their money. Clark’s Cookout ranks number one on our list for best BBQ in Louisiana, and after you pay them a visit, we think you’ll agree!

Small town restaurants are often where you’ll find the best meals you’ve ever had, and that’s certainly the case with Clark’s Cookout, which opened in DeRidder in 2019.

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This humble little drive-thru is the go-to spot for locals on the hunt for finger-licking-good BBQ.

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As the name would suggest, Clark’s Cookout feels more like a family backyard cookout than your typical restaurant. And the portions definitely feel more like what you’d see at a backyard BBQ.

Clark’s Cookout/Facebook Come hungry!

The tiny but mighty menu features four main meats: pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and sausage.

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Get yours as a combo plate or a sandwich (with all the delicious sides, of course!)

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Clark’s also is known for specialty dishes, and you never know what those may be.

Clark’s Cookout/Facebook Pulled pork tacos? Yes, please!

Or what about this BBQ burrito that takes all your favorite meats and sides and wraps them in a little tortilla blanket?

Clark’s Cookout/Facebook Looks like perfection on a plate, right?

Just make sure you get a few of the jalapeño poppers to accompany your BBQ.

Clark’s Cookout/Facebook Warning: they’re addictive and nearly impossible to just have one.

Clark’s is more than just a drive-thru BBQ joint, they also can cater your next event! Head on over to the eatery’s website to learn more, and don’t forget to give it a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any smokin’ specials.

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Come hungry!

Pulled pork tacos? Yes, please!

Looks like perfection on a plate, right?

Warning: they’re addictive and nearly impossible to just have one.

Have you eaten at Clark’s Cookout? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 206 Shirley St, DeRidder, LA 70634, USA