Naaman's, a popular Texarkana barbecue eatery, is opening a Bossier City location

Owner Darby Neaves began the operation in 2012 as a food truck in Ashdown, Arkansas.

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Naaman’s, a well-known Texarkana barbecue eatery, is soon opening a Bossier City location at 2157 Airline Drive. That's the former location of El Potrillo.

Owner Darby Neaves began the operation in 2012 as a food truck in Ashdown, Arkansas. However, most fans will remember it as a humble little roadside eatery when he moved Naaman's to Texarkana. The rambling, ramshackled building was filled with local mementos and "collectibles." But the barbecue and sides were outstanding.

Later, that modest little hut was abandoned and Naaman's moved to an upscale restaurant on the opposite side of the road.

In recent years, Darby expanded his menu well beyond barbecue, steaks, sliced brisket, and ribs. Now, you'll find chicken fried steak, sausage wraps, grilled chicken ceasar salad, brisket tacos, thick cut pork chops, mesquite smoked salmon filet, and more. Sides included fan favorites like adult mac-n-cheese, green beans, potato salad, and coleslaw.

The Bossier City location is currently hiring staff, and a grand opening date has not yet been announced.