Carolina Style BBQ with Tender Pulled Pork and Solid Sides
Tender pulled pork, good hash and rice, fresh sides, and a casual unfussy room make this a solid local BBQ stop.
We paid. Visited October 2026.
Our Visit
We paid. Visited October 2026.
We went to The Dixie Pig for lunch. The pulled pork was tender with good smoke and came with hash and rice that had the right seasoning. Sides tasted fresh rather than tired. Portions were fair without waste. The room is casual and unfussy in the way Carolina BBQ spots often are.
Service was quick and friendly. We had no trouble finding a table even at the lunch rush. Everything on the plate held together without being dry or overly sauced. It is the kind of place that delivers straightforward Carolina style BBQ without unnecessary flourishes. The tender pork, solid hash and rice, and good sides make it a dependable stop on Celanese Road.
The Record
Google shows 4.5 stars from approximately 1,100 reviews. The rating has held steady. Recurring praise centers on the tender pulled pork, solid hash and rice, good sides, fair portions, and casual unfussy atmosphere. A smaller number of reviews mention limited hours. SC food grade is A on recent inspections. The record matches our visit: Carolina style BBQ with tender pulled pork, solid hash and rice, and good sides in a casual unfussy setting.
Our standards
Every review here follows six published rules. A business we review may reply once, and we print the reply word for word under the review, up to 150 words.
Score: 7.9. Score: 7.9. Worth it.
The Record
What the public record showed when we checked it on October 20, 2026, in our own words.
Our score
7.9
Worth it
Our visit, October 2026
4.5 from 1,100 reviews; 4.5 over the last 12 months.
Google Business Profile, checked October 20, 2026
How we score
Out of 10, always to one decimal. Each score earns one verdict.
- Go out of your way9.0 and up
- Worth it (this review)7.0 to 8.9
- Fine if you’re close5.0 to 6.9
- Skip it3.0 to 4.9
- AvoidUnder 3.0
| What we checked | What we found | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.5 from 1,100 reviews | Google, checked October 20, 2026 |
| Last 12 months | 4.5 from 190 reviews, against 4.5 lifetime. No change over the last 12 months. | Google, checked October 20, 2026 |
| Owner reply rate | Replies to most recent reviews. | Google, last 60 reviews, checked October 20, 2026 |
| BBB rating | No complaints on file in the last three years. | BBB, checked October 20, 2026 |
| SC food grade | A on recent inspections. | SC Department of Agriculture, checked October 20, 2026 |
| License | Current food service permit. | SC DHEC, checked October 20, 2026 |
| Recurring themes |
| Google reviews, checked October 20, 2026 |
| Checked on | October 20, 2026 | Every source in this table |
| Does it match our visit? | Matches. The record praises the tender pulled pork, solid hash and rice, good sides, and casual unfussy feel; that is what we found. | Our visit, October 2026 |
Details
- Address
- Celanese Road, Rock Hill
- Hours
- Lunch and early dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
- Prices
- Plates $12 to $18.
- Payment
- Cards and cash.
- Status
- Open as of October 20, 2026.
Our standards. We paid full price, and nobody at the business knew a review was coming.
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