The best restaurants are hidden in small towns that we have never heard of. Arkansas is filled with many of these eateries that are in the middle of nowhere. And there is one small town that is known for the best burger in the state. If you have never been to Emerson or heard of it, then allow me to give you one reason that you must visit.
Located in Southwest Arkansas, just north of the Louisiana border, is a small town called Emerson. With under 400 residents, this hidden gem is known as the “Biggest Little Town in Arkansas.’
City of Emerson / Facebook The town is famous for hosting the one-of-a-kind Purple Hull Pea Festival and World Championship Rotary Tiller Race.
But what makes this town special is that it’s home to the Smokin’ Bull Restaurant.
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The Smokin’ Bull is a family-owned restaurant that serves the best steak dinners in Arkansas.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook
As you can see, the portion sizes are MASSIVE!!! And the food will definitely stick to your ribs.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook
In addition to steaks, the restaurant serves favorites like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pasta dishes, delicious homemade pies, and more.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook But it’s the epic burgers that keep the patrons coming back again and again.
The most famous of which is the Bull Burger. It’s an 8-ounce hand pressed patty with cheese, complete with all the fixins and the yummy bull jam sauce.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook It is so good that it was named as the top burger in Arkansas by AY Magazine.
Another epic “burger” that is equally mouthwatering is the CBR burger.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook Though this is not a burger, but instead, it’s a grilled chicken sandwich and it’s to die for. Not only is it tasty, but it’s the biggest chicken sandwich in Southwest Arkansas.
From time to time, there are other burgers on the menu. This mushroom Swiss burger with bacon was one of the many daily specials.
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook All burgers are served with fries or jumbo onion rings.
One thing is for sure, you’ll not leave Smokin’ Bull hungry. Ain’t nothing tiny about the food served in this eatery located in the “Biggest Little Town in Arkansas.’ The burgers are both mouthwatering and EPIC!!!
City of Emerson / Facebook
The town is famous for hosting the one-of-a-kind Purple Hull Pea Festival and World Championship Rotary Tiller Race.
Sherry Hauser / Google
The Smokin’ Bull/Facebook
But it’s the epic burgers that keep the patrons coming back again and again.
It is so good that it was named as the top burger in Arkansas by AY Magazine.
Though this is not a burger, but instead, it’s a grilled chicken sandwich and it’s to die for. Not only is it tasty, but it’s the biggest chicken sandwich in Southwest Arkansas.
All burgers are served with fries or jumbo onion rings.
Have you been to Smokin’ Bull in Emerson? If not, do yourself a favor and plan a trip to try the most delicious burger in our state.
And for more tasty burgers, check out this restaurant in Heber Springs.
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Address: The Smokin’ Bull, 306 S Elm St, Emerson, AR 71740, USA
