The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Las Vegas, According to Eater Editors

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 map also serve satisfying sides like fried okra, macaroni and cheese, and big, buttery biscuits. In this update, Jessie Rae’s BBQ, which has closed for the moment, leaves, as well as Henderson’s permanently closed Bell’s Barbecue; the newer SMKD BBQ in Henderson joins.

Janna Karel loves a good Kansas-style barbecue with heavily slathered and fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy pulled pork, barbecue sauce that’s a little thicker and sweeter, and a classic side of macaroni and cheese.

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