Best BBQ in Las Vegas (2025)
Soulbelly BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Downtown South
Chef Bruce Kalman’s Arts District smokehouse channels Central Texas technique with Vegas personality. Recognized by Texas Monthly and highlighted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it’s a locals’ go-to for brisket, house sausages, and live-music vibes.
John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill
Barbecue restaurant · Eastland Heights
A butcher shop turned backyard institution since 1954, this North Las Vegas landmark was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and recently called the country’s top-rated BBQ by major outlets. Expect lines, picnic tables, and big, smoky plates.
Big B's Texas BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Spring Valley
Local pitmaster couple Brian Buechner and Natalia Badzjo bring mesquite-and-oak smoke to a roomy new westside spot, with their Henderson original still humming. The Las Vegas Review-Journal covered the 2025 opening and locals flock for carved-to-order brisket.
Wild Fig BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Sun City
A Summerlin sleeper that cooks with heart and community in mind. Eater Las Vegas praised its house-cured pastrami in 2025, while locals rave about the brisket, ribs, and from-scratch sides served with true neighborhood warmth.
Jessie Rae's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Henderson
A beloved local original serving what it calls Las Vegas–style BBQ—think saucy ribs, brisket, and the cult-favorite God Sauce. After a 2023 fire, the Henderson shop carries the torch and was added to Eater’s best barbecue list in 2025.
Fox Smokehouse BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Boulder City
Worth the short drive, this Boulder City favorite has championship roots and strong local ties. The Review-Journal spotlighted its national kudos, and in 2025 longtime employees took the reins to keep the smoke rolling.
Mama Bird Southern Kitchen
Southern restaurant (US) · The Highlands
Southern comfort meets smokehouse: fried chicken gets headlines, but the pit turns out brisket and ribs, too. Frequently featured by local food writers and Eater for its poultry, it’s a friendly, family-run stop for soulful plates and house ginger beer.
SNS Diner BBQ
Restaurant · North Las Vegas
Born at a truck stop to feed drivers, this no-frills diner smokes with red oak and serves hearty combos, gumbo, and scratch sides. Eater covered its move to a larger North Las Vegas home, adding a patio, drive-thru, and full bar.
Top Dogg BBQ Smokehouse LLC
Barbecue restaurant · Northeast Las Vegas
A small, independently owned counter-serve where Texas-style plates, rib tips, and loaded potatoes draw neighborhood crowds. Praised by locals for friendly service and hefty portions, it’s a solid off-Strip option for comfort barbecue.
