Wright's Barbecue (Downtown Bentonville)
Wright's Barbecue
One of Arkansas's most celebrated barbecue joints. Its pecan-wood slow-smoked brisket was named the state's best by Texas Monthly.
Began in 2016 as a food truck at the Fayetteville farmers market, using Texas-style methods and slow-smoking over Arkansas pecan wood in offset smokers. A barbecue editor at Texas Monthly said its brisket was the best they had eaten in Arkansas. Yelp named it the best barbecue in the US in 2024, and Southern Living has repeatedly ranked it Arkansas's top barbecue. Signature items include brisket, pulled pork, ribs and bacon ends. You order at the counter, there is outdoor seating, and it sells out, so lunch lines are common. Located on NE 3rd Street, just east of the downtown square.
Opening hours
Lunch until afternoon; closes when sold out; check the website
Nearby sights
- Compton Gardens & Arboretum
- Bentonville Downtown Square
- Walmart Museum
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- The Momentary
- Scott Family Amazeum
- 8th Street Market
- Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens