Lexington Barbecue

Lexington Barbecue is a catering business in Lexington, North Carolina. They specialize in authentic, Western-style Carolina pork barbecue, featuring pork shoulders that are slowly smoked over oak and hickory coals. Serving the local area and beyond, they offer various plates, trays, and catering services that include food, drinks, and paper goods.

Established in 1962 by Wayne Monk, this establishment has over 60 years of industry experience. The restaurant is known for its commitment to traditional cooking methods, utilizing wood rather than gas to prepare their meats. Their signature preparation involves cooking pork shoulders for nearly half a day, paired with a unique barbecue sauce and slaw flavored with tomato ketchup instead of mustard or mayonnaise. In addition to their main offerings, they provide sides such as hush puppies, onion rings, and barbecue beans, as well as peach cobbler for dessert. Customers can also purchase their unique barbecue sauces and merchandise.

Lexington Barbecue is located on Smokehouse Lane.

The business is recognized as a nationally known destination for those seeking true Western-style barbecue. They are highly regarded for their dedication to quality customer service and their adherence to long-standing barbecue traditions.

With a reputation for authenticity and decades of expertise, Lexington Barbecue remains a premier choice for traditional pork barbecue in Lexington.