Oklahoma City has plenty of barbecue joints, but locals consistently point to one spot as the absolute best.
Leo’s BBQ has been smoking meats and winning hearts since 1974, earning a reputation that stretches far beyond the city limits.
When Southern Living readers named it Oklahoma’s top barbecue restaurant in 2023, it simply confirmed what locals have known for decades.
1. A Classic Converted Gas Station With Serious History
Back in 1974, W. Leo Smith had a wild idea that turned out pretty brilliant. He took an old Sinclair gas station at 3631 N. Kelley Avenue and transformed it into something magical…