Howell's BBQ

Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the glowing 5-star reviews, those might be from loyal locals, but my experience was far from great. The ribs were dry and tough, like they'd been sitting out too long. The mac & cheese was bland and forgettable, and the potato salad? It looked and tasted more like mashed potatoes. The baked beans had a strong burnt flavor, and not the kind that adds a smoky kick....just burnt. The broccoli casserole was the only thing that was halfway decent. Honestly, I had high hopes walking in, but was left disappointed. The owner really needs to step up the quality and consistency. With the right improvements, this place could have potential, but as it stands, I won’t be coming back.

Just passing through and saw this place close to 167, so we stopped. We were in a hurry so got a to go order, brisket sandwiches, everything was delicious! We loved the potato salad and coleslaw, brisket was great, even the tea was good! The staff is friendly, so this place gets 5 stars, we love the small mom and pop places that are still around serving up tasty food!!!

My wife and I were in El Dorado Arkansas for the southern soul fest and we stopped by Howell's BBQ. The food was great. The Ribs were so good you didn't need any sauce but the sauce was delicious also. Mr Howell and I had a great conversation. My wife, Mrs.Howell and some of the staff did boots on the ground. Mrs. Howell made us some of her homemade banana pudding and it was great. We can't wait until the next visit. Thanks Mr and Mrs Howell for your hospitality.

Hands down the best barbecue brisket I’ve ever had in my life. Everything at Howell’s is absolutely delicious, and the people there are phenomenal. The quality, the flavor, and the service are all top-notch. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out!

3.5 stars. Basic bbq joint. Got the two meat combo with brisket and ribs, potato salad, and beans. It was good, but not exceptional. I felt like the portion size was a tad on the small size too compared to other bbq joints I’ve been