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Is Lexington Barbecue Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Lexington, NC)

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As of September 2026, Lexington Barbecue is listed open on lexbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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lexbbq.com ·

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What the source shows: Lexington Barbecue's website featured an active online ordering system and referenced the restaurant serving barbecue since 1962.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Lexington Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant on Smokehouse Lane in Lexington, North Carolina, for its Western-style Carolina pork barbecue, chopped and served with the region's vinegar-and-ketchup based sauce. According to the restaurant's website, lexbbq.com, the restaurant has served pork barbecue since 1962, making it one of the longest-running barbecue restaurants in an area long known as a hub for the style. A September 2026 check of the same site showed a working online ordering system, an active merchandise page, and no indication of closure or relocation. The functioning ordering system and current site content indicate the restaurant continues to operate at its Lexington location, a spot frequently cited in regional guides as a Piedmont-style barbecue landmark.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
BBQ Paradise 3
What was featured
Western North Carolina pork barbecue for BBQ Paradise 3
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lexington Barbecue

Frequently asked questions

Is Lexington Barbecue still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lexington Barbecue is listed open on lexbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Lexington Barbecue after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Lexington Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant on Smokehouse Lane in Lexington, North Carolina, for its Western-style Carolina pork barbecue, chopped and served with the region's vinegar-and-ketchup based sauce. As of September 2026, Lexington Barbecue is listed open on lexbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Lexington Barbecue located?

100 Smokehouse Ln, Lexington, NC 27295. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Lexington Barbecue?

Season 5, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “BBQ Paradise 3”.

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Address
100 Smokehouse Ln, Lexington, NC 27295
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
lexbbq.com

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