Parks Hwy BBQ
A roadside food truck gem offering exceptional BBQ with homemade jerky and fudge. A must-stop for delicious, high-quality eats.
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Parks Hwy BBQ
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A roadside food truck gem offering exceptional BBQ with homemade jerky and fudge. A must-stop for delicious, high-quality eats.
Try the Pea Salad
Reviewers highly recommend the pea salad as a delicious side dish.
Spice it Up!
Consider ordering the spicy sauce for an extra flavorful kick with your BBQ.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Barbecue
Price
Mid-range
Address
Old Parks Hwy, 210 Parks Hwy, Cantwell, AK 99729, USA
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Exceptional BBQ Meats
Savor high-quality BBQ including tender ribs, juicy pulled pork, and succulent turkey.
Homemade Jerky & Fudge
Indulge in delicious, homemade jerky and decadent fudge for a sweet or savory treat.
Hidden Gem Roadside Truck
Discover a delightful roadside food truck offering fantastic BBQ at reasonable prices.
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Try the Pea Salad
Reviewers highly recommend the pea salad as a delicious side dish.
Spice it Up!
Consider ordering the spicy sauce for an extra flavorful kick with your BBQ.
Limited Seating
Limited seating available for more than two people; consider taking your food to go.
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Try the Pea Salad
Reviewers highly recommend the pea salad as a delicious side dish.
Spice it Up!
Consider ordering the spicy sauce for an extra flavorful kick with your BBQ.
Limited Seating
Limited seating available for more than two people; consider taking your food to go.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Parks Hwy BBQ is celebrated as a hidden gem food truck serving up some of the best BBQ in Alaska. Diners rave about the incredibly tender ribs, juicy pulled pork, and homemade sides like potato salad and fudge. While seating is limited, the quality of the food and reasonable prices make it a must-stop for anyone traveling the Parks Highway.
"Phenomenal experience and would highly recommend this place. The ribs are out of this world and for dessert check out the fudge. Truly amazing food and the setting in the valley couldn't be more stunning for a view. Highly recommend."
Leah Keim
"The best ribs I’ve tried in Alaska hands down! Homemade potato salad and jerky. Been in Alaska 19 years first time having the best ribs. Prices are very good and portions. Great customer service!"
K P
"Solid BBQ food truck, not the best BBQ I've ever had but better than it needs to be since it's one of the only food options in the area
Mainly a take out place but there is a bench and table to eat at"
Drew Gill
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ribs, pulled pork, turkey, homemade jerky, and fudge are highly recommended by diners.
There are limited benches, suitable for two people. For larger groups, taking food to go is advised.
Yes, many reviewers suggest ordering the spicy sauce for an extra kick of flavor with your BBQ.
Despite its unassuming food truck appearance, it serves BBQ that rivals well-known restaurants.
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Exploring Denali National Park on a Budget
To save money on meals, hit Cubby’s Marketplace on the Parks Highway near Talkeetna on your drive north. There is also a Three Bear Market in Healy. Denali Hostel & Cabins has a full kitchen for guests’ use so that is an excellent place to prepare your meals and enjoy them in their cozy dining area or outside by the creek.
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