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13 Excellent Barbecue Restaurants in Las Vegas

A guide to American barbecue in the city

by Janna Karel and Eater Staff Updated
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by Janna Karel and Eater Staff Updated

It’s not hard to find barbecue in Vegas, whether it’s Korean barbecue, Hawaiian barbecue, or the smoky meats that claim the throne in the U.S.

This list provides options that stay true to American barbecue, whether it’s smoked brisket (the king of Texas barbecue), Carolina pulled pork, or Memphis-style ribs. All the spots on this list also serve satisfying sides like fried okra, mac and cheese, and big, buttery biscuits.

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John Mull’s Meats & Road Kill Grill

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John Mull’s is a blast from Las Vegas’s past, a reminder that not long ago things were a little less blindingly shiny in Sin City. At this wildly popular smoked meat house, meat-lovers happily wait in line for ribs, tri-tip, burnt ends, and sides such as collards, mac and cheese, and macaroni salad. Seating is on a covered patio.

3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-645-1200
702-645-1200

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SNS Barbeque

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Originally housed at a truck stop, SNS Diner now spreads out over 4,400 square feet (with an outdoor patio and drive-thru window) at 3229 Losee Road, close to Cheyenne Avenue. The menu includes diner classics like omelets and biscuits with gravy alongside plates of barbecue piled with smoked brisket, St. Louis ribs, and pulled pork sandwiches.

3229 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 269-9696
(702) 269-9696

Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern

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Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars teamed up with Rollin’ Smoke for this Southern barbecue haven next door to Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. Diners can find brisket, pulled pork, chicken, spare ribs, and hot links on the menu.

725 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-462-9880
702-462-9880
A stack of ribs with baked beans in a bowl.
Ribs at Rick’s Rollin Smoke serves ribs, beans, and more.
Rick’s Rollin Smoke/Facebook

Soulbelly BBQ

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New Jersey-native Bruce Kalman, who appeared on Season 15 of Top Chef, shows his love for central Texas barbecue at his 18b smokehouse with smoked brisket, chicharrones, and plenty of Shiner Bock to wash it down. Try the “Belly of Soul” sandwich with brisket, pickled onions, crispy onions, cheese sauce, fried egg, and spicy barbecue sauce. Live music makes for a fun atmosphere.

1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 483-4404
(702) 483-4404
Meats and sides at Soulbelly BBQ.
Meats and sides at Soulbelly BBQ.
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Rollin Smoke Barbeque

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This local mini-chain piles plates with hickory-smoked meats next to Southern standards like fried okra, hush puppies, and dirty rice. The well-rounded menu includes pulled pork with Carolina vinegar sauce, St. Louis-style ribs, smoked meatloaf, and a smattering of seafood options like fried catfish po’boys.

3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-836-3621
702-836-3621
Rollin’ Smoke Barbecue
Rollin’ Smoke ribs.
Rollin’ Smoke Barbecue [Official Site]

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Gilley’s Saloon, Dancehall and Bar-B-Que

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This honky-tonk out of Texas encourages Western attire and mechanical bull-riding at Treasure Island. Diners order the “Ten Gallon” platter with barbecue ribs, rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, and hot links bathed in either Carolina mustard, smoked onion, or Gilley’s Jack Daniels barbecue sauces.

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-894-7111
702-894-7111
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Gilley’s ribs.
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Virgil's Real BBQ - Las Vegas

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For actually good barbecue found on the Las Vegas Strip, this two-story restaurant located at the Linq Promenade has two smokers and everything from sweet Memphis-style ribs to tangy Carolina-style pulled pork. The drinks are good too — with draft beer, whiskey, and one-gallon “Party in a Jar” cocktails of margaritas, lemonade, and punch.

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 389-7400
(702) 389-7400

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Mabel's BBQ

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Recently reopened at the Palms following a two-year hiatus, celebrity chef Michael Symon’s hit barbecue restaurant is back with smoky, tender meats and unconventional takes on the barbecue canon. Prepare for shells and cheese made with subtle mascarpone; brisket and pork fried rice with spicy kimchi, sesame, aioli, and fresh scallions; and pork shank with horseradish gremolata.

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 944-5931
(702) 944-5931

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Big B’s Texas BBQ

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This Texas smokehouse imports all wood for its smokers from the owners family’s farm in Texas. Smoked brisket, chicken, turkey, and tri-tip all land on the barbecue section of this menu alongside sides like creamed corn and fried okra. A condiment station is filled with pickles, pickled carrots, jalapeños and cherry peppers for the taking.

6115 S Fort Apache Rd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 844-8206
(702) 844-8206
Links, pulled pork, and brisket at Big B’s.
Big B’s Texas BBQ brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage.
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Jessie Rae's BBQ

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Named for co-owner Mike Ross’s wife, this Henderson restaurant serves up big flavors. The menu includes the barbecue standards, but crowd favorites include the “Fortress” (crown rack of spare ribs stuffed with mac and cheese, meat, hot link, and barbecue sauce) and the “Maniac” fries loaded with mac and cheese, meat, and hot links.

308 North Boulder Highway, NV 89015

Biscuits and Bourbon

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Though it was created in service to the revitalization of Water Street, industrial chic Biscuits and Bourbon excels at barbecue as well. A rarity at many barbecue spots, sauce options here include Carolina gold (a mustard-based out of South Carolina). Creative spins on sandwiches include a French dip made with thin pieces of tri-tip, a Philly with chopped brisket, and both a smoked brisket hoagie and a hot link hoagie. Of course — as the name suggests — biscuits and bourbon also play starring roles on this menu.

109 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 986-0307
(702) 986-0307
Biscuits &amp; Bourbon’s plates of fries, ribs, and more.
Biscuits & Bourbon serves quality meat and sides in an industrial chic space.
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Bell’s BBQ

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With chef John Bell running the show, Bell’s adds plenty of creativity and technique to its menu. Ribs, brisket, chicken, and plenty of other smoked meats meet deviled egg potato salad, Buffalo-fried cauliflower, and mac and cheese on the menu. Non-smoked items like fried shrimp and fried chicken help round it all out at this Henderson favorite.

10895 S Eastern Ave #130, Henderson, NV 89052
702-896-2355
702-896-2355
Smoked meatballs at Bell’s.
Bell’s serves interesting versions of the barbecue basics, like saucy, smoked meatballs.
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Fox Smokehouse BBQ

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There are few better summertime combinations than a trip to the lake and a plate of barbecue. Fox Smokehouse, located in Boulder City, is the best way to fulfill half of that dream. The barbecue spot serves ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and even barbecue tacos. The mac and cheese is unmissable here.

930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 489-2211
(702) 489-2211
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Fox Smokehouse BBQ brisket and mashed potatoes.
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John Mull’s Meats & Road Kill Grill

3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

John Mull’s is a blast from Las Vegas’s past, a reminder that not long ago things were a little less blindingly shiny in Sin City. At this wildly popular smoked meat house, meat-lovers happily wait in line for ribs, tri-tip, burnt ends, and sides such as collards, mac and cheese, and macaroni salad. Seating is on a covered patio.

3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-645-1200
702-645-1200

SNS Barbeque

3229 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Originally housed at a truck stop, SNS Diner now spreads out over 4,400 square feet (with an outdoor patio and drive-thru window) at 3229 Losee Road, close to Cheyenne Avenue. The menu includes diner classics like omelets and biscuits with gravy alongside plates of barbecue piled with smoked brisket, St. Louis ribs, and pulled pork sandwiches.

3229 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 269-9696
(702) 269-9696

Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern

725 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars teamed up with Rollin’ Smoke for this Southern barbecue haven next door to Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. Diners can find brisket, pulled pork, chicken, spare ribs, and hot links on the menu.

725 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-462-9880
702-462-9880
A stack of ribs with baked beans in a bowl.
Ribs at Rick’s Rollin Smoke serves ribs, beans, and more.
Rick’s Rollin Smoke/Facebook

Soulbelly BBQ

1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

New Jersey-native Bruce Kalman, who appeared on Season 15 of Top Chef, shows his love for central Texas barbecue at his 18b smokehouse with smoked brisket, chicharrones, and plenty of Shiner Bock to wash it down. Try the “Belly of Soul” sandwich with brisket, pickled onions, crispy onions, cheese sauce, fried egg, and spicy barbecue sauce. Live music makes for a fun atmosphere.

1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 483-4404
(702) 483-4404
Meats and sides at Soulbelly BBQ.
Meats and sides at Soulbelly BBQ.
Soulbelly BBQ/Facebook

Rollin Smoke Barbeque

3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109

This local mini-chain piles plates with hickory-smoked meats next to Southern standards like fried okra, hush puppies, and dirty rice. The well-rounded menu includes pulled pork with Carolina vinegar sauce, St. Louis-style ribs, smoked meatloaf, and a smattering of seafood options like fried catfish po’boys.

3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-836-3621
702-836-3621
Rollin’ Smoke Barbecue
Rollin’ Smoke ribs.
Rollin’ Smoke Barbecue [Official Site]

Gilley’s Saloon, Dancehall and Bar-B-Que

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

This honky-tonk out of Texas encourages Western attire and mechanical bull-riding at Treasure Island. Diners order the “Ten Gallon” platter with barbecue ribs, rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, and hot links bathed in either Carolina mustard, smoked onion, or Gilley’s Jack Daniels barbecue sauces.

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-894-7111
702-894-7111
<span data-author="211">Gilley’s Saloon, Dancehall and Bar-B-Que. </span>
Gilley’s ribs.
Gilley’s Saloon, Dancehall and Bar-B-Que/Facebook

Virgil's Real BBQ - Las Vegas

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

For actually good barbecue found on the Las Vegas Strip, this two-story restaurant located at the Linq Promenade has two smokers and everything from sweet Memphis-style ribs to tangy Carolina-style pulled pork. The drinks are good too — with draft beer, whiskey, and one-gallon “Party in a Jar” cocktails of margaritas, lemonade, and punch.

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 389-7400
(702) 389-7400

Mabel's BBQ

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Recently reopened at the Palms following a two-year hiatus, celebrity chef Michael Symon’s hit barbecue restaurant is back with smoky, tender meats and unconventional takes on the barbecue canon. Prepare for shells and cheese made with subtle mascarpone; brisket and pork fried rice with spicy kimchi, sesame, aioli, and fresh scallions; and pork shank with horseradish gremolata.

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 944-5931
(702) 944-5931

Big B’s Texas BBQ

6115 S Fort Apache Rd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148

This Texas smokehouse imports all wood for its smokers from the owners family’s farm in Texas. Smoked brisket, chicken, turkey, and tri-tip all land on the barbecue section of this menu alongside sides like creamed corn and fried okra. A condiment station is filled with pickles, pickled carrots, jalapeños and cherry peppers for the taking.

6115 S Fort Apache Rd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 844-8206
(702) 844-8206
Links, pulled pork, and brisket at Big B’s.
Big B’s Texas BBQ brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage.
Big B’s Texas BBQ/Facebook

Jessie Rae's BBQ

308 North Boulder Highway, NV 89015

Named for co-owner Mike Ross’s wife, this Henderson restaurant serves up big flavors. The menu includes the barbecue standards, but crowd favorites include the “Fortress” (crown rack of spare ribs stuffed with mac and cheese, meat, hot link, and barbecue sauce) and the “Maniac” fries loaded with mac and cheese, meat, and hot links.

308 North Boulder Highway, NV 89015

Biscuits and Bourbon

109 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

Though it was created in service to the revitalization of Water Street, industrial chic Biscuits and Bourbon excels at barbecue as well. A rarity at many barbecue spots, sauce options here include Carolina gold (a mustard-based out of South Carolina). Creative spins on sandwiches include a French dip made with thin pieces of tri-tip, a Philly with chopped brisket, and both a smoked brisket hoagie and a hot link hoagie. Of course — as the name suggests — biscuits and bourbon also play starring roles on this menu.

109 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 986-0307
(702) 986-0307
Biscuits &amp; Bourbon’s plates of fries, ribs, and more.
Biscuits & Bourbon serves quality meat and sides in an industrial chic space.
Biscuits & Bourbon/Facebook

Bell’s BBQ

10895 S Eastern Ave #130, Henderson, NV 89052

With chef John Bell running the show, Bell’s adds plenty of creativity and technique to its menu. Ribs, brisket, chicken, and plenty of other smoked meats meet deviled egg potato salad, Buffalo-fried cauliflower, and mac and cheese on the menu. Non-smoked items like fried shrimp and fried chicken help round it all out at this Henderson favorite.

10895 S Eastern Ave #130, Henderson, NV 89052
702-896-2355
702-896-2355
Smoked meatballs at Bell’s.
Bell’s serves interesting versions of the barbecue basics, like saucy, smoked meatballs.
Bell’s/Facebook

Fox Smokehouse BBQ

930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005

There are few better summertime combinations than a trip to the lake and a plate of barbecue. Fox Smokehouse, located in Boulder City, is the best way to fulfill half of that dream. The barbecue spot serves ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and even barbecue tacos. The mac and cheese is unmissable here.

930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 489-2211
(702) 489-2211
Fox Smokehouse BBQ
Fox Smokehouse BBQ brisket and mashed potatoes.
Fox Smokehouse BBQ/Facebook

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