Hog Wild BBQ | Gulf Shores, AL

BBQ just blocks from the Gulf Shores Public Beach

I am not a HUGE BBQ fan.  I can do with or without it.  But I noticed a crazy photo of a monstrosity of a sandwich on the Hog Wild BBQ Instagram page while mindlessly scrolling one day- and I became instantly curious.  The sandwich had everything from pulled pork to mac n cheese on it. It was a "build it yourself" sandwich of sorts.  Nothing I would ever order for myself- but it did get my attention!

That photo is here!

I had to check it out.  The family visited one weekend around lunchtime, and I have to admit- just the smell being emitted as I walked up to the restaurant had my mouth watering! Wow, the smoky wonderful smell was amazing!

The chalkboard style menu hung on the wall and you order up at the counter. The inside is appealing with the barn wood and tin look.

I ordered the pulled chicken and my husband ordered the pulled pork.  The picky kiddos ordered what they do at EVERY restaurant we go to (chicken strips OR grilled cheese). Since there weren't any chicken strips, my daughter had the grilled cheese and my son just nibbled on some fries...

There are a handful of sauces to adorn your sandwich with.

Smoked Pulled Chicken and Mac N Cheese side

Pulled Pork with Fries

I opted for the Whiskey Sauce

My Husband opted for the Sweet Sauce

I tried all of the sauces and ending up using the Whisky on my chicken sandwich. The sauce had kind of a tangy and spicy taste- but not as spicy as the 911.  I love spicy food, and the 911 wasn't too hot, but the combination taste of the whiskey won my affections with a little bit of a sweet/tangy taste on the front end with a tiny bite afterwards.  

The pulled chicken sandwich forever changed my mind about bbq.  The chicken LITERALLY melted in my mouth.  So extremely tender!  That giant sandwich that I had originally seen on Instagram was starting to sound like a good idea as mine quickly disappeared before my eyes.  Very impressed.  The mac n cheese was also a yummy side, but I honestly just wanted another sandwich!

My husband was happy with his pulled pork and I did try a bite. It also had a wonderfully smoky test and was tender (but I was forever sold on the chicken).

The only drawback that I could see was that parking was lacking and the restaurant in general was small- which could possibly pose a problem during the crazy spring and summer touristy months. There is outdoor seating, and I have also noticed Hog Wild BBQ now participates in the Gulf 2 Go delivery services program which would remedy those way too busy to dine in times.

I highly recommend Hog Wild Beach and BBQ if you are a BBQ person.  If you aren't a BBQ person- you just might be after this!