McClard's Bar-B-Q
Hot Springs, Arkansas · Hot Springs National Park
Why stop here: McClard's Bar-B-Q is a $$ bbq pick in Hot Springs for Hot Springs National Park travelers. Order Ribs and a whole tamale spread.
Slow-smoking since 1928 and a Clinton family favorite; the secret-sauce ribs and tamale spreads are Arkansas barbecue canon. Ten minutes from Bathhouse Row and worth every one of them.
Ribs and a whole tamale spread
At McClard's Bar-B-Q, Roamward highlights Ribs and a whole tamale spread because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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