Coming from Alaska, I wanted to eat some good food. Well the food wasn't good, it was amazing. Never had anything like the botato before. It is a must try. Beginet fries were really good! I would definitely come back for more. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Impressed with the botato. Chopped brisket nestled in a buttered baked potato topped with cheese. Beginet fries! Sooo good!! - Barbeque Near Me - Bossier City, Louisiana

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Came here when I was in town visiting my cousin, apparently I had to try the Bachos and some good ol' BBQ. Describing this place as casual is an understatement. Despite that, it appeared clean and well kept. They had the bottles of BBQ sauce in a crock pot to keep them warm. Each table has a roll of paper towels and a recycled 6 pack paper holder as the centerpiece (for ketchup and mustard). On to the food. We had the Bachos and some BBQ. The ribs were good, but the bachos were better. The bachos are essentially brisket over nachos and they were tasty. Add some sauce and go to town. messy and delicious. The sweet tea is very sweet so I watered it down with regular ice tea. Taste it first, trust me it is sweet. Also tried some beignet fries with ice cream. They are basically beignets in the shape of a french fry that you can dip in ice cream. Very good. At the end of the meal, we left fat and happy so mission accomplished. BTW, don't ask for substitutions.... you will get a "no" before you finish your sentence. read more

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Solid place for BBQ. Tried the pulled pork sandwich w/ okra and was quite tasty. Go for the food, don't expect fancy decor. read more

Everything there is amazing. Especially their botatoe, bofries, and bonachos! I try to go anytime I want good fresh BBQ.

Every time I go here the food is always great. We've been ordering it take-out because of Covid but I think there are a few tables for indoor dining too. I usually get the brisket and it never disappoints. read more

I think they are confused. Everyone that ordered pulled pork got brisket, and everyone that ordered brisket got pulled pork. Nothing was bad, but only the fries were good. If you want and average and confusing meal, come here. If you want good barbecue, go anywhere in Ruston read more

I liked the pulled pork sandwich my wife liked the brisket. Unique but interesting atmosphere but a little pricey for BBQ.

Don't go in and order a hamburger they act like you have the plague I stood at counter few minutes ago 2 people were eating after 5 minutes I guy walked up did you need help and his attitude needs help I have ordered the burger basket several times and every time maid to fill like it's a big bother we'll not a problem anymore. read more

The food was pretty good but way over priced go to Podnuhs. 19 dollars for a 2 meat plate with small portions.

Fantastic BBQ! Excellent variety of menu items. I recommend anything with "BO" in front of the name...

We travel from Illinois to Louisiana quite often. Bodacious is a must on every trip! Great food, Great staff, very clean restaurant that is sure to impress. We have had the Brisket, Bochos, Botato, the chicken, ribs, just to name a few. I think we have ate almost 1 of everything we have been there so much lol. We have never had a bad experience and the minimum amount in our group is 5 usually more so that's impressive in itself to not have anyone complain. We can't wait to stop on our next trip in a few weeks. read more

Overall this is pretty good BBQ, I think that the brisket still needs a bit of work. It tastes like a beef roast not bbq'd brisket. Friendly atmosphere, good food at a fair price, with friendly employees in a clean place. Going back to try some more. read more

They have the absolute best customer service and the food is better then what your mother would cook.

Dont let the looks of this place scare you away. Good BBQ, love their mint tea, and I loved the bread pudding.

This place was so yummy! Jasmine the cashier was such a sweet heart. The botato was so delicious and the brisket melted in my mouth! First time here and definitely not my last. read more

Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Bossier City, Louisiana

This place is serving top quality barbecue. If you have never been you don't know what you are missing. Do yourself a favor and go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

Every time I am in town, this is on the "to-do" list. First, the food is very good. The wait staff is funny, personable and smiles! The place is not fancy at all, but it is clean! I wish they'd get rid of the Styrofoam cups for the sodas...but that's my only dig. I heard Billy the Exterminator shows up on Thursdays! read more

I stop here every time I pass thru Shreveport/Bossier City to get a rib plate and some beans. This is true Louisiana style BBQ at a reasonable price. The meat has a great taste and the sauce compliments it well. There was a good balance of smoked taste, tenderness, and tang. Highly recommended! RD read more

Store front turned restaurant, decorated with retro memorabilia and eclectic pieces. The employees are friendly and patient. The food was good. The brisket cooked perfectly and not dry. The barbeque sauce has the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The red beans and rice have a small bite, but delicious. read more

Absolutely great place to eat. I'm originally from Memphis, TN and anytime I get a craving for BBQ and I don't have time to make it myself, we eat here. Service is always fast and polite, and the food is always tasty. Highly recommend trying the"Won't Leave Hungry Combo" read more

When the officers from nearby Barksdale AFB tell war stories over lunch, they are real war stories. The local color of this BBQ might be the best thing they have going for them. It's not the Bochos, the original dish of corn torilla chips topped with brisket, cheese whiz, japs and sour cream. read more

went here this morning with my grandaughter for a celbration party lunch since she is going back to school. I received AMAZING customer service from a polite young boy and my poboy was soooo tasty. try thee brisket!!! read more

I love the brisket poboy and the mint iced tea! I do wish they would get a drive through, we always get our food to go here.

I can drink this BBQ sauce all day. Brisket plate with a beer is the way to go. The coleslaw and potato salad is a MUST. MMMMMMMMMM!!!

My wife and I stopped shortly after moving into the area. When I inquired about their Botato, I was told it was a 'beaut' and it pretty much lived up to that. Large baked potato with meat, cheese, butter, & sour cream - a meal unto itself. The chicken was pretty moist and everything had pretty good flavor and a bit of smoke, not overpowering. I can see how others may have thought it dry, but ours wasn't (Although you do add your own sauce. Sauceless it could seam dry). Overall a good BBQ and reasonable prices. read more

Very disappointed. The food tasted ok, nothing to brag about. Portion size small for the price. Leg quarters were miniature. Brisket sandwich was ok but again, portion size lacking. Could've gotten same thing at a gas station for half the price. Sorry, won't be back read more

Good BBQ sandwiches and the mint sweet tea is always refreshing. The real value comes from the peach cobbler!!

Great BBQ. More of a take out place than eat in. I think they have the best BBQ chicken in town.

Got some chicken from here and it was bleeding and raw in the middle. Flavor isn't there either.

Staff is very friendly and food came out fast. Food is also pretty good but it is overpriced in my opinion.

Another one of my stops once I got to Shreveport. The place is smaller than I expected but it's great food. I always get the "Bo-tato", it's a huge baked potato with pulled pork and cheese stuffed into it. You definately do not eat here for your health, but it's worth it :) I will eat here anyday. read more

Stopped on our way home to Dallas. Although starving, most food was unedible. Meat was very dry and ribs were an odd looking orange color. Sausage not great. I would not recommend. read more

stopped in while in town to work the bassmaster classic. came with a coworker. i was super excited to see they have spiced mint tea!!! was even more excited that the ribs are dry rub and not sloppy wet with some kind of nasty bbq sauce. cooked well and very very tasty. chicken was delicious. sausage was fine, not spectacular. bochos were not very good. too much fake cheese. beans ok, potato salad kind of bland but not bad. small but clean and friendly. decent prices. will come back if in town again. read more

Ordered the bochos to go. I waited and waited and FINALLY got my cold food. Had to ask for bbq sauce even though I had already asked when I ordered. read more

I really enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich. The bbq is very good. Atmosphere looks like a hike in the wall but def worth going to to try! Ribs are a dry rub which is my favorite way to have them. I was full so I didn't get to try any desert but the cobbler looks amazing! I would recommend coming here! read more

Great little dive place for BBQ and southern sides. Good food and an eclectic environment. Prices are a bit high for lunch, but you sure won't leave hungry. read more

Me and my wife love this place. All the Po-boys are good our favorite is the BBQ beef. ribs are very tender and flavorful with little fat.

I would love to be able to give zero stars. BBQ was dry and overcooked, sausage was pathetic, fries cold and overall a rotten experience. Staff was not knowledgable and after asking for fatty Q was told they don't do that. I would not ever go back and should have asked for my money back! To call this BBQ is to call Taco Bell mexican food. read more

The food is over spiced,potato salad has WAY to much mustard in it and the beans taste like they have been cooked all day.

Worst meal in a long time. I never write reviews so a meal would have to be bad, which it was--horrible and then some. I ate the whole thing so I know what I'm talking about. The turkey was ersatz turkey, just turkey baloney really and not even good baloney. I ordered the white beans and got a thin gruel. The best thing was the coleslaw, of all things. You know it's bad when the coleslaw is what's going for the meal. If you go to Bodacious Bar-B-Q...I'm sorry. read more