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Family‑run since 1948, this Hilltop landmark smokes ribs, brisket, and chicken the old‑school way. Featured by KING 5’s Evening and cherished by generations, it’s a living slice of Tacoma culinary history.
Family-run since 1948, serving ribs, brisket, and peach cobbler
911 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Get directions
$10–20
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