We took our cousins out for the best barbecue in pensacola. We swear by Hotspot. Besides the food, we were wow'ed by the service we received from Johnny. Johnny sorry for running you ragged lol, but you did an excellent job and we enjoyed your service immensely, thank you so much.​ read more

Thank you, John, for the hospitality and unexpected goodies! You rock. This place is so warm and welcoming along with the delicious food and the sound of Christian music might make it a once a month kinda thing PS. That potato salad ALSO rocks read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Brisket! - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Inedible. We ordered a 1/2 rack to go. It smelled great and I couldn't wait to take a bite. I was famished. As we were driving away, I opened the box and saw the smoke ring. I was excited until I took a bite. How awful. Literally the saltiest thing I have ever eaten. I had to peel the bark off, it was so tough and dry. Were these old and doused in MSG to be the flavorful. They were thrown away sadly. Over the years it is hit or miss with quality and consistency. Makes sense that no one was in there. The bottle of sauce was on point with a little bite. They used to have a pumpkin pie that was delicious. read more

Brisket was the best ever! Just go. You'll love it! My buddy who smokes a ton said we had to go. Happy I did! read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - 3 meat plate! - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Amazing BBQ meats being smoked here. My ribs so tender falling off the bone and seasoned perfectly. Chicken was top tier, beyond moist. Never had chicken like this before. Chef kiss. Service was outstanding you even get a free cookie on your 1st visits. Tons of beer and spirit options. I will definitely be back next time I am in Pensacola. read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Sausage Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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First, they changed the pricing on the platters and their contents. I did not grab a pic of it but I will next time. The pulled pork platter was great as always. I really loved the smoked flavor of the meat. It reminds me of Ky BBQ. The Brunswick stew was great as always. I love those flavors. The loaded baked potato was a different issue. I don't think it was worth the cost. Get ready to pay $3.99 for a 20oz bottle of soda. Definitely not worth it!! Mom did say that there was so much pulled pork on their sandwich that the meat was falling off the sandwich. They have redecorated. They have clean white paint walls and the majority of the Americana decorations are gone. The waitress was fast and our food was out to us immediately. read more

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I had the pick 3 platter: ribs, burnt ends, and sausage were cooked and seasoned perfectly! The bbq sauce is delicious, but I almost passed on trying it because the meat was so delicious! I had the baked beans as a side and my son had the green beans and Mac and cheese which he said were awesome! Found Hot spot on Yelp and I'm glad we gave them a try, will definitely be back!! Johnny was our server and was super helpful and had spot on recommendations. It's an intimate family friendly atmosphere and the food is amazing!! 10/10 would definitely recommend! read more

This has to be one of the best kept secrets in Pensacola. The lemon pie and crustless pecan pie are spectacular. The chicken is phenomenal. The brisket is good. Their bbq sauce is out of this world good. As someone who grew up eating bbq in the Carolina's, the bbq sauce here is second to none. Mrs. Paula was at the front desk and is the sweetest person ever! She even gave me a cookie for being a first time customer! They also have a very cute gift shop. I got my order to go and it was very quick. I will be back for the pie and chicken for sure! read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Lemon Pie Slice, pecan pie, brownie pie - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Burnt ends : fabulous. I would order this again for sure Chicken--I don't usually order chicken at BBQ places, but this was my FAVORITE of all the items. It was super moist, nicely smokey. Pulled pork--dry but good. Needs BBQ sauce, which is provided Baked beans --really good. It is sweet with big chunks of meat. Super friendly staff. You can get a taste of most desserts. Free cookie for first timers Bathrooms single serve. Clean. accessible. Not fancy. Indoor and outdoor seating read more

Some of the best BBQ I have EVER had anywhere! The quality of the meat is outstanding! Try the brisket- it will melt in your mouth! Amazing service and the perfect neighborhood BBQ read more

Had the burnt ends and banana pudding. My son had the 2 meat platter with ribs and sausage. Service was great. Food was good. The iced tea was wow! read more

Food was pretty good , liked how first timers get a cookie . The pie samples were hellla good . The ribs were smacking along with the mag and cheese. The pulled pork was okay not too much flavor I will say though. I'd go back fasho read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Really great BBQ. I had sliced brisket, pork ribs and burnt ends. Wife had the pulled pork. Sides were Cole Slaw, Brunswick stew and green beans. Meat was lean and tasty. Ribs had a nice char on them. Burnt ends were very lean, often we get a fatty portion of brisket. I especially liked the Brunswick stew. Do not get it back home. And a nice change of pace. Not expensive for BBQ in a tourist city. Staying in Pensacola Beach, and this was the cheapest meal all week. A down home place that the locals like. Add us to the list of people that like them as well. read more

Hot Spot Barbecue is easily the best restaurant I have ever been too, with service I have never seen in any other restaurant. The food was delicious and the ribs were sliding off the bone while I was eating them. Filling portion too and priced very well. The waiter Reed offered my friend a second portion of food for free purely because he still looked hungry, saying "we are a family business". We also got free desserts. Truly have never had this experience anywhere else... hence this place deserves more than 5 stars! read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - 3 Meat Combo Plate: Brisket, Sausage and Ribs w/ free side of Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

This place is legit for barbecue. When the smoker is out front, you know you're gonna have some good meat. Staff is friendly service was great and the owner of the restaurant makes sure everybody's having a good experience. Had a piece of Mardi Gras pie for dessert and it was a great way to end a fantastic meal. read more

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The food was excellent and T he service was great. The ambiance as okay it had a small town feel to it, look like a lot of the locals go there. I am accustomed to Texas BBQ and the place is the closest to Tx BBQ I've had since I've been here. Met the owners wonderful friendly individuals. I will be back. read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - I had brisket, ribs falling off the bone, beans Mac & cheese baked potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I've catered bbq from here before and it was amazing. This was the first time dining in. Same experience . Amazing! The chicken was very moist. The service was amazing. Great place for bbq! read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great food!!! I ordered a 2 meat combo with 2 sides. Not only was the food great, but my friends & I shared my leftovers (so Much food, I took 3/4 to go) for dinner that night! read more

took wife as small celebration lunch. The service was okay but the brisket they brought me was barely warm and didnt have that nice pink ring under the crust. the whole brisket serving was just gray and less tasty than our previous visit. I would swear it was yesterday's brisket they quickly tried to heat up and serve me. very disappointed. read more

Hot Spot BBQ isn't much of a "hot spot". We came ready for some good BBQ (highly recommended by word of mouth) and I'm not sure if it was a bad time of day to visit, bad pick of meats, or what..but sadly it did not live up to it's reputation. I ordered the 3 meat combo platter and upgraded one meat to be brisket burnt ends-extra fatty, one sliced chicken, and the third Pulled Pork. I chose coleslaw and MacNCheese as my sides (one side is included). Here's the breakdown: Brisket burnt ends? I might as well have eaten cardboard or beef jerky. It was so dry and had no fat on it. Sliced Chicken Breast? It was okay, lacked the rich smoke flavor most bbq chicken contains. But overall, not bad with their homemade BBQ sauce. The pulled pork? It was very good. So there is a plus and a recommendation! The coleslaw was very good and the MacNCheese was good too. We had 5 in our party and we were easily seated in the back party room to nicely accommodate our size. Our waitress was wonderful and the service was quick. Overall, I am not recommending this place for any bbq other than the pulled pork. read more

Rude bartender. Gave her a chance to correct it. Now I'm waiting to order while the lady that just walked in already has food. Mediocre food every time I've been here. This is definitely my last attempt. I will spread the word. You're welcome read more

Wow, what happened to Hot Spot barbecue? Robot attendant? Higher prices? Less quality? Cheap paper menus? Only one side with combo plates? If you haven't ordered from hot spot lately, here's a few things to consider... First, all prices have risen by as much as 5 dollars on all combo plates. Second, you only get ONE side now, there used to be 2 with each combo plate! Third, though I picked up my order before it was ready, it was cold by the time I arrived home from a mere 6 block drive. Fourth, when I arrived, I was informed they ran out of ribs but they included additional brisket and a sausage link, after the order had been placed, and I arrived to pick it up. So far, they have received numerous complaints about ordering from a robot instead of the personal service we all know and expect. I attempted to post this once before, however, when I hit publish, it didn't even show up! Sorry HotSpot, but you have lost a loyal customer to your competition. How very sad.... read more

How should I start bad news or good news? This was my first visit, bad news my brisket was good but not moist a little on the dry side. The beans were great, the hostess were friendly and I love the big discount for military in uniform. Overall a quaint location. read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Beans and Briskets - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Prices have gone up considerably since last visit. Wouldn't have bothered me too much until I noticed you now only get one side instead of two on the 2/3 meat combo platters. read more

Server seemed to be having a bad day and they ran out of several items on the menu. It was 6 pm on a Saturday

Waitress stated that they were out of Ribs...5 mins later 2 different tables ordered Ribs..They were served " Ribs... They actually pick who they want to serve Ribs read more

Legit bbq spot that tastes like it smells. Greens were on point. FAST takeout. Literally 45 seconds. Nice people. Def stop in. read more

The barbecue chicken taste like the chicken was born and raised in the smokehouse. Delicious.

The Best BBQ in Pensacola, Florida . I would definitely recommend this restaurant, from the time we walk through the door , through out our entire meal top tier customer service and the food omg delicious, delicious, delicious. Hot Spot in our eyes I know you have put Pensacola back on the map. The baked beans, ribs, and the brisket and the Mac & cheese and the sausage and the baked potato which was baked twice with real cheddar.our waitress Alison thank you, we will be back and we'll be bringing more Texans with us in December see you soon ! read more

Everything is good here. Two of us had the barbecued pulled pork sandwich. Our other friend ordered the rib tips, thick and tasty! Local, independent, reasonably priced. They make and sell their own bbq sauce. The mustard (hint of sweetness) potato salad is just like my mom would make. Pies are well made, quality. I had the key lime to go after they literally opened one to let us taste. Staff are warm, friendly, responsive, knowledgeable. Not the know-nothings like you will find in some of the local bbq chains. No frills simple tables. Great beer selection. Get in here. These folks have a dozen years in this local joint and decades of restaurant experience! read more

We just moved to Pensacola from Texas, so finding a quality BBQ restaurant was a great surprise. Nice little restaurant nestled in and around other house's in the neighborhood. The bellowing smoke from the Barrel Smoker makes your mouth water and draws your attention to the delicious bbq and sides, inside waiting to be devoured. Thanks to our server for his help navigating our menu choices. Definitely coming back! read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Pensacola Bay IPA - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Food , service and ambiance was great! Authentic and family owned. I highly recommend for families with children or couples.

Fabulous service, wonderful food! Couldn't ask for better bbq! Feels like you're right at home.

Came in after reading about how great the bbq was and was not disappointed! Cheyenne gave great recommendations on the meats, sides, and desserts! Number 1 in the state of Florida for good reason! Great service, great food! read more

Pretty solid bbq, the pulled pork and brisket were fine...the burnt ends could've used a bit more caramelization. We tried a handful of sides, the ones that I'd reorder were the mac'n cheese and potato salad. We tried their lemon cream pie, which is an "ice box" variety, which was liked by all four of us. I would consider revisiting when I'm back in town. Service was friendly and attentive, and the smokers out front get your nose's attention from down the road. If you're local and haven't stopped by, it is worth your drive. read more

Pulling in, you see the big ole smoker in front- which is always a good sign. Coming in, it's a warm local feel to the restaurant. Very welcoming, very homey. Our server was a very kind gentleman who got us situated right away. He was knowledgeable on the menu, giving us recommendations and his own thoughts of everything. We ended up getting everything he chatted us up about! Took up Hot Spot with their delicious 2 combo plate, chicken and the brisket. Mac and cheese, coleslaw and a baked potato... everything, was amazing. The meat shredded to just the touch of your fork! The chicken was extremely moist, the brisket-- whewww. The Mac and cheese was very well seasoned and slightly baked giving it that ooey gooey. Even their homemade sauces were perfect. He then sold us on trying their pies and aw man, the lemon & brownie pie is worth it! The lemon pie isn't tart at all, melts in your mouth and that brownie pie is made for all the chocolate lovers! For first timers, they give you a homemade cookie to take home with you. Lovely spot, welcoming atmosphere, wonderful staff and spot on food that'll fix any craving. Will definitely be back again! read more

Food and service was amazing! Best BBQ I've had between GA, MS, TN and other parts of FL. read more

Hot Spot Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Employees are lovely but I gotta say, for a $35 lunch I'm very disappointed in the value of the meal. I ordered the "KC's burnt tips" a side of green beans and a side of mac n cheese and no drink. It was about 6 bites of meat and maybe the same for the sides. I think the amount of food should be double for what you're paying for or cost half as much. It tasted fine but no chance I'll come back for those prices. Plenty of bbq places around that will send you home with leftovers for that amount of money and taste just as good. read more

Food was sub par at best. Came in today and was expecting piping hot food sense we got there when first opened. Food was cold to luke warm food. The twice potatoes the owner even said that it was an old potatoes with a new on on top. Owner did accommodate by not charging us but his remarks were disrespectful by him saying we feed people for free sometimes. Are waiter was very friendly but the manager is piss poor. read more

Love! We ordered burnt ends, potato salad, and a pork slider. The meat is perfectly smoked and with the dry rub, full of that barbecue flavor when it arrives at the table sans sauce. Sauce is served on the side and warmed. Though the meat was delicious, I wanted to try the sauce. It's so tasty ~ with just a hint of kick. Thankfully they bottle the stuff so you can take some home! We were too full to try the pie, but word is is that it's worth a visit just for dessert. Service is prompt and friendly. Our waitress was perfection. The family-friendly vibe made for an easy Saturday night out, and there are plenty of things for the kids to eat (Mac and Cheese, anyone?) Ample parking, indoor and outdoor seating. A fun place, fun and friendly people, yummy food! read more