Hot, mild, spicy, or sweet, is how you can get some of the best, smoked barbeque ribs right here in the town of Cabot, Arkansas.
Growing up, Johnny White’s mother owned the Corner Café, in Lonoke, where she made awesome hamburgers and pies. “Everybody remembers Mrs. White for that,” said Shirley Miller, the General Manager of the new Pa Pa’s Place, located at 2798 S. 2nd St, Cabot Arkansas.
When Grand Pa’s Barbeque on Pine Street in Cabot decided to close its’ doors for business in January, Johnny White hated the thought of another business closing in town, so he seized the opportunity and purchased the restaurant. Now after only six months in business, White had to relocate his establishment to accommodate the crowd of people pouring in everyday for some of the best barbeque in town.
Pa Pa’s sweet, mild, and hot Barbeque sauce is homemade. “We smoke all of our meat,” said Miller. “Our baked beans and cold slaw are made daily, so everything is fresh.” Miller says business is better then ever, and notes that one of their biggest sellers is, the Spud. “Everybody likes the Spud because they are really big, and there’s meat on it, with cheese, butter, and sour cream.” Miller notes, that the ribs are awesome too. “They just fall off the bone.”
Aside from the original menu choices like, Pa Pa’s famous Pig Pie, Barbeque Sunday, the Big Pa Pa meal comes with three meats, three sides, and toast. “It’s a lot of food,” said Miller. “You will definitely get full.”
Pa Pa’s Place is a very family friendly restaurant. They have a menu that caters especially to children. There are six TV’s, located throughout the restaurant, and a few games for the kids to enjoy. “We’re hoping to get more,” said Miller.
Pa Pa’s Place also has a bar stocked with selected wines and liquor.
Bingo is held on Tuesday and Friday nights, and Miller says they plan to have a steady flow of live entertainment acts. “We’re hoping to get more stuff started by bringing in some bands on Thursdays, Friday, and Saturday nights.”
Open from 10:30 until 8:30 Monday through Saturday, Pa Pa’s Place has plenty of parking spaces. In addition, there is an outdoor dinning area where you can sit, and enjoy the view. Pa Pa’s Place also has a mobile concession trailer, on Highway 5, in Cabot where you can purchase freshly smoked Barbeque Ribs, and more everyday of the week.
