If you're uncertain where the best barbecue restaurants are in your area (or even state), hop on the Internet and look for a website where they're ranked by the patrons. You'll find plenty of them for just about any decent-sized town or city, and you can add your two cents' worth, too.
Different barbecue restaurants may specialize in different types of barbecue, of which there are many: Mongolian, Texas, Kansas City, and Memphis, to name just a few. Don't be disappointed if what you get isn't quite what you're used to: different styles offer different dishes and sauces for you to enjoy.