The 38 Essential Restaurants in Las Vegas

"Step inside this local barbecue restaurant and the first thing you’ll notice is the enticing smell of hickory smoke permeating the air. Las Vegas is steadily adding to its roster of excellent barbecue, and nowhere is that more evident than at Rollin’ Smoke. This joint makes St. Louis-style ribs that fall off the bone, tender brisket, and a smoky meatloaf, plus Southern standards like fried okra and hush puppies. Beyond its barbecue lineup, diners would be wise to try the Outlaw burger with glistening brisket, grilled bell pepper, and crispy onion strings. A ripe selection of barbecue sauces means slathering cheekily named concoctions, like Sweet Country Girl or the Carolina Vinegar, on all the meats. Save room for the banana pudding, super creamy with chunks of fresh banana." - Janna Karel