Little Willie's Bbq Pearl

Dang, that was a lot of food! The three-meat plate could feed two, or one really hungry boy. Brisket was decently moist - not a lot of bark. Pulled pork wasn't my favorite, but it's lean and soaks up their somewhat sweet mustard sauce. Ribs were the star. Couldn't even pick them up without falling apart. Routine sides, no complaints. Classic Southern barbecue.

- Sam Keske -

I had the rib plate which consist of 4 big ribs, Corn nuggets, and fried okra, and a dinner roll. There are a variety os side items to choose. The food was fresh and hot. I okra wasn't quite like I like it, but did have a great taste. The ribs were tender and had a nice flavor. The staff were extremely nice.

- Stacy Wilson -

Southern hospitality at it's finest, the ribs were delicious, some of the best I must say and the side were great too. And let's not forget about the pecan pie, good too the last bite. The people were very friendly, got love this place. I'll be back.

- Murray Thomas -

Some of the Very BEST Barbecue in the Jackson/Pearl/Brandon Mississippi (MS) area.(5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) - NO QUESTION! And I’ve tried over TEN (10) different BBQ places here, around the Jackson MS area (and consider myself a BBQ “Expert”). Out of them all, I would say that Little Willie’s is Number ONEaround here (with Sylvester’s, Jefferson’s, and Gator Jr’s, being a close 2nd [Google them]). I usually get the Pork Ribs, which are a VERY TASTY rib - and HUGE in size (see attached photo) - other places usually carry the smaller [St Louis] cut, but Little Willie’s uses and offers the [LARGER] whole sized ribs - which means you get MORE MEAT ). PLUS, their prices are MUCH more reasonable [Less] than other places around here (so far ). As an example, I usually pay $18 bucksfor a half-rack of Pork ribs, at Little Wille’s (again, see picture) - but other places around here are charging $25+ (again, with smaller Ribs too) So go to Little Willie’s (if you want BIGGER portions, at a lower ⬇ price) - Plus, they have MANY locations - with all locations have HUGE sit down area’s. (I think the Pearl location is the BEST (with good [Fast] customer service )). Overall, I do personally feel that Texas BBQ is the very BEST (in the entire country - like one other Reviewer noted), BUT, it is also EXTREMELY expensive!! - As an example, I recall paying over $60 Bucks for a half-pound of Brisket and five bones of Ribs!! (At Hutchins BBQ in Frisco TX) — That’s over THREE (3) times (more expensive) than most places in Mississippi. So if I had a choice of: 1) Pay more (and getting LESS), for better tasting BBQ, or 2) Paying LESS money, and getting reasonably tasting BBQ - then I will ALWAYS go more for #2 (Sorry Texas ) So if you’d like decent (no,…good) BBQ, in Mississippi, then Little Willie’s IS the place-to-go You WON’T regret it - JC

- J Cu -

Stopped in Jackson for the BBQ and it was pretty good. The pulled pork was really enjoyable. The sides were also very good and the baked beans are a definite must. My partner had a sweet potato and was very satisfied with her sides. The only criticism I have is with the ribs. Coming from up north and before experiencing southern BBQ, I would have given these ribs 5 stars. Now that I have tried quite a few BBQ places, I am becoming a big fan of the southern barbecue joints where the ribs are cooked perfectly, with no sauce needed as the meat has so much flavor and the BBQ sauce is an unnecessary distraction. That wasn't quite the case at Willie's. The ribs were a bit overcooked and falling off the bone. The ribs also were better with barbecue sauce on them. We did enjoy the experience and the price was reasonable. The servings were very generous and we took some food home to enjoy the next day. If you want some good barbecue, Willie's does deliver, but I have had better ribs at some of the hole in the wall places here in Mississippi.

- Eric Guelcher -

Stopped in here on the way to Texas from Alabama and must say it was great all around, good service, good BBQ, adequate parking, etc. Definitely recommend stopping in for good BBQ!

- Matt Reeves -