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Barbecue Center

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900 N Main St

Lexington, NC 27292

+1 (336) 248-4633

http://barbecuecenter.net

The Barbecue Center, Inc. is a historic barbecue establishment in downtown Lexington, NC, known for its traditional pit-cooked barbecue that has been served since 1955. Featured in Southern Living magazine and on Good Morning America, this iconic spot originally began as a dairy center before transitioning into a beloved barbecue destination.

With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, The Barbecue Center continues to uphold its legacy of serving authentic Lexington-style barbecue alongside a selection of ice cream. Renowned for its finger-licking food and Southern charm, this longstanding eatery remains a staple in the Lexington barbecue scene.

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4.0211 reviews

Virginia C.

10/16/2025

Their pork chop sandwiches are what we craved for. Worth our trip to Lexington from Colfax for those sandwiches! Hats off to BBQ Center!

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Mike F.

7/13/2025

This is one of several great BBQ restaurants in Lexington, NC. Pork shoulder cooked over a wood fired pit, chopped and sauced. The flavor is delicious. Dipping sauce is a great addition; however,...

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Marc T.

6/3/2025

I used to come here for BBQ when I worked in Lexington. This time I tried the What a Burger basket with onion rings and a couple of chicken tenders. Very delish.. They are strategically located...

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Kenneth S.

6/4/2025

This is of the genre of classic barbecue drive-in restaurants. If you pull up to the shelter, they will come out and take your order. They also have menus, but I didn't have one. I just asked the...

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