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    Luella's Bar-B-Que

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Vegan tempeh platter with okra and fries.   I didn't eat the hush puppies.  Not sure if they are Vegan or not.  I'll ask next time.
    Jon W.

    This place brings back memories. It was one of the first places I ate in Asheville as an adult. I really love that I can still enjoy it as a Vegan now. I love the Tempeh and the fried okra. It's really delicious and all Vegan. My husband loves this place and it's great we can enjoy it together.

    Chopped pork, smoked wings
    Alanna M.

    Delicious food, very traditional NC barbecue. Interesting take on hush puppies. Highly recommend the pisgah bbq sauce (table favorite). Baked beans almost tasted like meatless barbecue chilI and the slaw is heavily vinegar/mustard seed based but like I said, traditional NC bbq. Mac and cheese was incredible and the smoked wings stole the show. All meat was on the warmer side purely as a heads up (vs hot). Staff is so incredibly kind, felt like we were eating at a friend's house. Also (this is important to me) deviled egg filling was smooth rather than a smooth relish, no chunks.

    Karyn M.

    This bbq spot was recommended by one of the locals. This is a casual spot that gets crowded so we came early. I ordered the pulled pork and my companion had the brisket. Plenty of sides to choose from -- we had collard greens, mac n cheese, coleslaw (they didn't give me deviled eggs), and cups of the bbq sauce. I also tried some sweet tea (so sweet!). The pork was plentiful and tender though my friend said the brisket was fattier than he's used to. Don't come for me, but I'm not a fan of the vinegar-based BBQ sauce.

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    Bethany K.

    This was the best BBQ we have ever had in WNC and we have been to many spots in the Asheville/Boone area. The burnt ends were super flavorful. The pork was super juicy. The Mac was really creamy and complemented the burnt ends and fresh tomatoes well. The slaw was super vinegary it will make you pucker lol. Deviled Eggs taste like grandmas. Lots of sauce options to choose from and the ones we tried had so much flavor. Cute indoor and outdoor seating options. Close to UNC Asheville campus. Limeade was perfect! They have lots of drink options. Our server was so sweet and we had a great chat with her. Will for sure be back!

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    Barbarie R.

    EXCELLENT food, one of the best and cheapest food there! It was recommended by uncle Ted the trolly driver!

    Burnt end sandwich and smoked wings
    Kennan K.

    This BBQ joint has all the meat and fixin's you are looking for and they all come with a smile from the staff. They have inside seating snd a lovely covered patio to enjoy. Burnt End Sandwich and a couple smoked wings is what I ordered, the wife went with the smoked brisket baked potato. All of it done to perfection, with just the right amount of smoke

    Pulled Chicken, Chopped Pork, Tempeh
    Anthony D.

    Couldn't leave North Carolina without getting some good BBQ and Luella's absolutely delivered! We arrived for an early dinner before our flight around 4pm and we were the only ones there (until about 4:30). This is important since with many BBQ places, quality control can be difficult if you're not eating during the peak busy times. Looking through the menu, I was immediately surprised and also happy about the extremely affordable prices, but also the fact that you can get small portions/cuts of pretty much everything (meats/sides). Usually at BBQ places, you end up having so much left over since the minimum weight is much higher. Luella's has 5oz meat cuts and small sides which was the perfect opportunity for the 2 of us to try as many things as we could. Both the pulled chicken and the chopped pork were excellent! They were so juicy and moist. Especially for the chicken being white meat, that was amazing. The tempeh was also a huge hit! You never see a non-meat protein and so not only having tempeh but it being great was just awesome. The brisket was very good and the fatty pieces were perfect. Some of the cuts without the fat were not as ideal but still good. And they did not miss with any of the sides! (Also everything comes with complimentary hushpuppies). Fried okra, vinegar slaw, baked beans, green beans, brunswick stew. Yes yes yes yes yes. We ended with the banana pudding which was a perfect 'palate' cleanser to the meal. For only $4.50 and the portion size, you have to get it too.

    Combo Tray: Sliced Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket, Smoked Wings, Original Potato Salad, Calico Baked Beans
    Luca D.

    Service and ambiance was better than expected because what I got only came out in a matter of minutes. I got a combo tray with brisket, dry-rubbed wings, Calico Baked Beans, potato salad, celery, Lusty Mustard Sauce, and Scooter's Vinegar sauce. The brisket was entirely melt in your mouth. The wings were well-seasoned and moist in the center. Even though I usually prefer warm potato salad, it and the beans were excellent sides. I liked the mustard sauce better than the vinegar sauce because it was closer to BBQ territory. Overall, this is one of the places to be for an ideal $25 filling BBQ meal.

    Combo tray with brisket and ribs. Sides of spicy vinegar slaw, Mac n cheese, fried okra, and Low 'n Slow Green Beans
    Marni M.

    Orders are placed up front and they bring them to your table when ready. It can get busy so make sure you order everything you need in on fell swoop. There are lots of tables to sit at both indoor and outdoor. My friend and I shared the Combo tray with brisket and ribs. We for their sides of spicy vinegar slaw, Mac n cheese, fried okra, and Low 'n Slow Green Beans including their complimentary 6 sauces. The brisket is chopped, most likely because the portion looks a lot smaller otherwise. Both the brisket and ribs seemed to be similarly seasoned with the brisket being more tender and moist. Mac n cheese was tasty but I really liked how the green beans still retained its texture without being overcooked. The okra were crispy and salty. I liked how briney the slaw was but would have liked a little creaminess to it. Overall, we had a good time and enjoyed the casual comfortable environment. Since the sides were good, I would come again but get the protein from elsewhere.

    Lila N.

    My hubby and I had dinner last night. We ordered rack of ribs and they were dry to the bone. The Mac n cheese had spice and tasted very bland. The sweet potatoes chips were delicious. I will not be returning to this restaurant. The services was horrible.

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    Maureen N.

    I visited here out of necessity, hunger. The service was great. It was an order at the front and seat down type of restaurant. The pork ribs were okay. A tad salty but not overpowering. The fries were subpar and underwhleming. Overall, an okay meal.

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    Loved experiencing Asheville BBQ at Luella's. The brisket sandwich was great. What impressed us even more was the amazing hospitality.

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    Food, service, prices, atmosphere, everything was great! We tried a little bit of everything and liked it all! Highly recommend.

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    Incredible spot! Sauces, sides, meat! The service was very thorough and gracious. Environment was kid friendly and welcoming!

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    So good! Hush puppies are on point and great BBQ! Service was great and would definitely recommend.

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