Hot Spot Barbecue

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Hot Spot Barbecue The Gulf Coast's #1 BBQ est. 2013 🔥 Smoked fresh daily, Southern Style. #9 BBQ nationwide by Our goal is to serve the very best Southern Style Barbecue.
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Only the best meats are selected, seasoned with our special dry-rub, and cooked in our outdoor smokers. Nothing is deep fried. We use a combination of recipes, from family and friends, and all quality ingredients. We truly care about your dining experience; expect our service to be friendly and prompt.

Rock you like a hurricane? We’d rather feed you before one! 🍖🌪️ We’re OPEN today, Pensacola, but closing early.We’ll be ...
10/09/2026

Rock you like a hurricane? We’d rather feed you before one! 🍖🌪️

We’re OPEN today, Pensacola, but closing early.

We’ll be serving up your favorites from 10:30 AM to 2 PM so our Hot Spot family can get home safely and prepare for the storm.

Stop by and stock up on all your hurricane weekend essentials! Racks of ribs, smoked brisket, homemade pies, and all the good stuff to keep the whole family fed. 🔥

From our Hot Spot family to yours, we wish everyone a safe weekend! Check on your neighbors, take care of each other, and stay safe, Pensacola! ❤️

Hours today, Friday 10/9/26 : 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Skip the latte. This is the only pumpkin spice that actually matters.Homemade pumpkin cream pie is officially back. 🥧🍂Gr...
10/01/2026

Skip the latte. This is the only pumpkin spice that actually matters.

Homemade pumpkin cream pie is officially back. 🥧🍂

Grab a slice with your plate, or take a whole pie home.

PS: Holiday pie pre-orders are open! 🦃

Reserve your Thanksgiving and Christmas pies now: pumpkin cream, praline pecan, key lime, and more. Spots fill up fast, so get your name on the list early!

Call (850) 497-6060 or stop by the counter to reserve yours.

📍 901 E La Rua St, Pensacola, FL

From the first smoke of the day to the last plate at close, Hot Spot keeps it simple and real.That means hardwood-smoked...
09/30/2026

From the first smoke of the day to the last plate at close, Hot Spot keeps it simple and real.

That means hardwood-smoked BBQ, house-made sides, and laid-back service that makes lunch or dinner feel easy.

If you want Pensacola BBQ that tastes like it was made by people who care, this is the move. 🔥

What are you ordering first?

Order online or stop by this week. https://hotspotbarbecue.com

Regulars, this one's for you. Hot Spot hats are in!You found the best BBQ in Pensacola. The hat just makes it official.G...
09/29/2026

Regulars, this one's for you.

Hot Spot hats are in!

You found the best BBQ in Pensacola. The hat just makes it official.

Grab yours in the gift shop today. 🔥

https://hotspotbarbecue.com

While Pensacola was still asleep, we were already fired up: brisket on, ribs in, smoke rolling down East La Rua Street. ...
09/25/2026

While Pensacola was still asleep, we were already fired up: brisket on, ribs in, smoke rolling down East La Rua Street.

By lunch, it's all ready for you!

What’s your go-to order when you’re craving real Southern BBQ?

Pull up, grab your favorite plate, and settle in. https://hotspotbarbecue.com

Fresh off the pit and straight to the plate. 🔥That’s how Hot Spot does BBQ every day in Pensacola. Smoked fresh daily, s...
09/24/2026

Fresh off the pit and straight to the plate. 🔥

That’s how Hot Spot does BBQ every day in Pensacola. Smoked fresh daily, served hot, and piled up with the sides people keep coming back for.

If you want Southern BBQ that tastes like it just came out of the smoker, this is your stop.

What’s going on your plate first?

Order online or stop by this week. https://hotspotbarbecue.com

Pensacola knows where the smoke is. 🔥Regulars, church groups, first responders, military families from NAS Pensacola, an...
09/23/2026

Pensacola knows where the smoke is. 🔥

Regulars, church groups, first responders, military families from NAS Pensacola, and everybody in between all have a place here.

Come taste the love at 901 E La Rua St.

Slow-smoked barbecue
Homemade sides
Famous pie
Warm Southern hospitality

Order Hot Spot Barbecue online... smoked low and slow, ready when you are. https://hotspotbarbecue.com/menu

Pensacola made it to Nashville! 🤠🎶Such a fun night at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry, and pretty cool to s...
09/20/2026

Pensacola made it to Nashville! 🤠🎶

Such a fun night at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry, and pretty cool to see Hot Spot up on the big screen! 🔥

But the best part? Getting to cheer on some incredible talent from back home including Brandon Sandefur, The Modern Eldorados & Heavy Kid!

We’re rooting for y’all tonight! ❤️

THREE YEARS RUNNING! 🏆🔥 2024, 2025 & 2026Hot Spot Barbecue has been named Best of Florida for Catering for the third yea...
09/11/2026

THREE YEARS RUNNING! 🏆🔥 2024, 2025 & 2026

Hot Spot Barbecue has been named Best of Florida for Catering for the third year in a row!

We’ve been catering Pensacola for years, and one of the very best parts is getting to do it again and again for so many of the same families, businesses and organizations.

It’s pretty special to celebrate your milestones with you, watch families grow, see familiar faces year after year and get to play a small part in so many of your big moments.

And of course, it all starts with the food! 🍖

We’re proud of our slow-smoked barbecue, homemade sides and the Hot Spot favorites Pensacola has loved for years.

From weddings and rehearsal dinners to corporate events, office lunches, holiday parties, birthdays, family reunions, fundraisers and community events, we’re grateful every single time you choose Hot Spot to cater your gathering.

To our longtime clients, our new ones, and everyone who has voted for us, recommended us and trusted our team over the years... thank you. ❤️

- Cheri Hlubek, Catering Director & Co-Owner
850-712-7752
Hot Spot Barbecue
Award-Winning BBQ Catering in Pensacola, Florida

Great barbecue and a full bar too! 
09/07/2026

Great barbecue and a full bar too! 

We’re OPEN today from 10:30 AM–9 PM, and the smokers are fired up!! ❤️

From slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork to ribs, chicken, sausage, loaded baked potatoes, homemade sides and plenty of barbecue sauce to go around… there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re feeding the whole family, grabbing a plate after a day on the water or just craving some really good BBQ, we’ve got you covered.

Happy Labor Day, Pensacola 🇺🇸🔥

Address

901 E La Rua Street
Pensacola, FL
32501

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9pm
Friday 10:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+18504976060

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