MISSION BBQ

I’ve come here many times and customer service seriously never disappoints compared to other chains. The food has always been consistently good and I always wonder why I don’t come here more often. They have 2 option to chose from as far as brisket goes, lean/dry or moist. Moist the best option in my opinion juicy and tender. Ribs were dry and didn’t like as much and wouldn’t order again. Fries were super fresh and the potatoe cheese side was delicious as well.

We have been curious about this BBQ place and finally we visited! First of all, as other reviews say, their BBQ is great. We chose their meat sampler. We chose the pulled pork, brisket, and smoked chicken. For the sides we got mac and cheese and fries. The pulled pork was our favorite meet, but all were really good We appreciate that they let us use 6 different kinds of sauces there although it was difficult for us to choose our favorite one from them. The fries were fresh and crispy! And when we started eating, we fortunately got a free sample of smoked turkey as well!! Secondly, their tables were clean. The bathrooms were clean too. And finally we were very honored to be there at noon because they sang the anthem together with all employees and customers. Over all, we highly recommend this BBQ place. There is also veterans parking in the front of the store which is nice to see support for American heros

We live close to Mission BBQ and somehow it has eluded us all these years. Thank goodness we rectified that today and had a marvelous lunch, lovingly and carefully and FRESHLY prepared from their two smokers, and the brisket to me was a special treat. They really know how to make you feel at home here: the staff is welcoming, laid back, and generous with their time and sharing their knowledge. What a great place! It won't be long before we are back! Make sure you treat yourself to the banana pudding, it might be the best I've ever had!

So happy to have a BBQ place that is consistent each time! Love the atmosphere, food. Energy from the staff! Great place to come eat great food and take home some for left overs! Nice portions and lots of sauces to choose from. I ordered two smoked salmon, i think 10 bbq ribs. Brisket both lean and moist and Mac and cheese and baked beans for 3.

I got the brisket sandwich. It had globs and globs and globs of fat. It was disgusting. The fries were very greasy. As far as service it would have been helpful for the young lady at the register to tell us where to find cutlery, and the stuff that was in the Stanley box, like salt. The manager (?) offered to give me another sandwich. Kind offer but NO THANKS. I will not be going back even if the food was free

Genuine whole-hearted customer service is an artform rarely seen in today's society, but don't tell that to Asher, a Mission BBQ employee who takes full pride in his job ensuring every customer who spends their hard earned money leaves fully satisfied. Keep that same vibrant energy wherever you go Asher, the world needs more people like you. P.S. Mission BBQ is one of my favorite BBQ spots. I can depend on them to always stay consistent with bold-rich flavors.

Two stars for the food, additional star for their support of veterans. Little brother who came with me said it best “it’s like fast food”. It’s bbq without soul, at least judged against southern pits. The fat in moist briskets shouldn’t be like gelatin, it should be barely holding together and melting in the mouth the moment you chew it. Sorry for being so harsh, perfectly acceptable cooked meats, but just not good bbq. Not accepted into the clean plate club.

I tried it today for the first time. The food was great, but the best part of my visit was the staff! They were so excited to hear it was my first time there and helped me pick my food. They suggested I try all 6 of the sauces which were all delicious! I will definitely be back soon !

Mission BBQ is fantastic! The staff is great. I am a Celiac so I cannot have Gluten. Sandi one of the managers was a Celiac, she assured me Mission's food was not a problem. She told me she ate it all the time and told me what to eat. The food was outstanding. It is my practice to give fair reviews and discuss the positive and negative. There is no negative. This place is fantastic.

We've been here a bunch of times and Mission literally never misses. Most recently we tried their catering for the first time and it was so easy! We got so many compliments and people absolutely LOVED IT. We had 30 people and ordered for 20. It was the perfect amount with a little leftover. Will we go to mission again for dinner - obviously. Will we order catering from them again? Also obviously. Pro tip: they didn't mention it at first but you can add on a chafing dish package and it was a game changer!

Whenever I am not grilling/bbq'ing, I go to Mission. The staff are always great. I order ahead, so my order is always ready. They review all items with me before I leave. The ribs, brisket, chicken, pork, and salmon are always great. The BBQ beans with briskett pieces are my favorite side. You can't go wrong with potato salad and dinner rolls. Hopefully, I have made you hungry for Mission as I have myself, as I write this review. The staff will get you in and out on to-go orders, but if you decide to dine-in, they have you covered. There is usually generous seating at this location. Should you need that BBQ fix, Mission is the place to go.

Brisket with Smoky Mountain sauce. I came here for lunch while my car was getting serviced at a nearby dealership. I ordered a comb meal of the lean brisket with potato salad and an ice tea. I was surprised first at the cost of a lean brisket combo meal. Everything is priced separately here, like meat and sides, so I ordered a 1 side combo. The meat was very greasy and there was what appeared to me to be quite a bit of grisly fat, which I cut off. I was not expecting this much grease and fat from a lean brisket, as I've had this at other BBQ places and it was not this greasy. I took my meal to the lady at the counter and she said, yeah that's lean. This much fat on a brisket is not lean. I can't imagine how much the "moist" fattier brisket is. For the price, I am not impressed!

We have been coming to this location for years now. As a family, we usually get the meat platters, with brisket (lean and moist with extra bark (for me), pulled pork and turkey, with mac and cheese, green beans, baked beans, even the seasonal potatoes. We have even catered from them too! We love mission bbq! Love their mission and ambience (they honor our military and law enforcement!), the staff is always really nice and the food is always great! This last time we had the (moist) brisket sandwiches with Mac and Cheese. Omg! It was wonderful and huge!

The brisket sandwich is a must try!!! Omggggggg so much meat and so moist and meaty. You don't need a side or anything to go with this delight! I love a good sandwich and this hit the spot. Great service, clean restaurant, and good food!

Food was really good, the pastrami was amazing as well as the cornbread. First time visiting and the manager walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. Would come back for sure!!!

There's not too much BBQ options nearby so this is a good option. The BBQ is good. You get a decent portion size.

Our favorite spot for quick and easy barbecue, mission BBQ has become our go-to comfort food. The delightful staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming to everyone who walks in the door. The ambiance is very casual and feels like a homey neighborhood place. We'll be back soon :)

I'm from Kansas City, Missouri, where BBQ is king. Moving to Maryland, every bbq I had for years just didn't compare. Then we found Mission BBQ. Walking in, I feel like I've stepped back into Kansas City with the all-wood interior and the smell of roasting meats in the air. Service is spectacular - fast, polite, and always helpful. And the bbq - the best! I'm a sucker for bbq turkey, and Mission's is fantastic. To top it off, their selection of sauces from the big bbq states is bound to make anyone happy - even if they hail from places where the bbq isn't as good as Kansas City's. ;)

Mission BBQ is my absolute favorite BBQ place in the area. As a veteran, I love everything about. The moist brisket is to die for. The cornbread is so sweet its like dessert. I'm a big fan of the baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and their Salmon too! Make sure you ask for some of their white sauce to try with the Salmon. Serving sizes are large and the price is just about right. Mission BBQ is an order at the register and self-pickup kind of place. As long as you don't mind that you'll love the food.

M*A*S*H - Adam's Ribs After literally being fed up with mess hall food, Hawkeye goes on a desperate quest to order barbecue spare ribs from his favorite restaurant, Adam's Ribs, at Rockville, MD This place is AWESOME!!

I have tried their pulled pork every time we have an office get together. This time I placed an order of brisket sandwich. Sides of aMaggies Mac n' Cheese and 2 pounds of pulled pork. Amazing place. Enviroment not noisy, they play USA Anthem at noon and their people are the best!!!

I'm not really an expert on BBQ, but I thought this place was great. I love the variety of BBQ sauce they provide for you to add to your meal. The portions were a bit small for the price, but the flavors were on point, so I would definitely return.

I love this mission, barbecue place.!! Good service good BBQ in Rockville. I'm going there at least 3 to 4 time a month.

Very solid BBQ joint in the rockville/bethesda area. Came here with a friend and we both got awesome meals. I tried the chicken plate with mac & cheese. The chicken was very tender and moist with good but not overpowering seasoning. Accompanied by 6 sauce options, I chose the Old Bay and Hot Honey sauces which were both fantastic. My friend ordered the brisket sandwich and also thoroughly enjoyed his meal! Big fan of this place, will definitely be back.

This place is great! The ambiance is good with military-themed pictures and emblems. The food is great! I always get the pulled pork sandwich. The service is excellent. The tie to the armed services is nice. Good food at a good price! One warning: At noon every day, everything in the restaurant stops and everyone stands for the playing of the national anthem. The first time I was there for this, I was somewhat taken aback because no one explained what was happening. It goes with the whole theme though, cool if you know what's going on.

I had the unfortunate occasion this past Saturday to experience some of the poorest catered food I've ever had by this food establishment. It was held in Alexandria for more than 200 guests. It was buffet service. We'll they ran out of most of the food for half the guests. So half of us got the "crumbs from the table" so to speak. They only served the smallest bottle water and sweet tea. Blah. Their idea of a dessert was a small plastic cups filled with cool whip and canned cherry pie filling. Seriously! I'm a caterer and event planner and I truly hope their poor excuse for catered food is not indicative of their restaurant. But I'll never know because I won't be testing fate with that one.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. My one wish is that they ask if you want cornbread, b/c I don't and always throw it out:( MENU: ** Unsweetened Iced Tea = (4) very good ** BBQ Shrimp = (4) very tasty, doesn't even need sauce;)lol ** Jalapeno & Cheese Sausage = (4) very good * Classic Sausage = (3.75) Good, but not as good as the Jalapeno Cheddar;)

Love the food at mission bbq. When ever I feel like I need some comfort food, this is where I go. The macaroni and cheese and corn bread is a plus too. This place will get busy for lunch during the week so beware of that. Other than that, the staff is super nice and the restaurant is clean

Good food quickly. The staff are always friendly. Food is always delicious. My favorites are the brisket, which you can order lean or moist, and the salmon. And the turkey is banging. Flavors are popping every time. There are a variety of other meats, side items and seasonal sides or special plates. My man loves the pulled chicken sandwich. There are six different sauces to sample. Memphis Belle rings my bell. But the salmon and turkey need no sauce and stand on their own. They play some country tunes and display patriotic memorabilia. We like to dine in and enjoy the fountain drinks. They include tasty lemonade and iced tea. The only down side is they serve Pepsi. Of course that is my opinion. A tasty Arnold Palmer makes up for the lack of Coca-cola. Do yourself a favor and get some lunch or dinner here.

Michelle and CIO (manager/spelling?) were exceptional. Called ahead about son's birthday and they were kind and helpful in celebrating him. Michelle went over and above ensuring we were comfortable! Thank you. The food was okay-salmon too salty, lean brisket alright, pulled pork and corn bread good! Thank you!

Ordered ribs, fries, and baked beans. The beans were good the rest was subpar. The ribs looked as though they had been sitting around for a while,while the fries were limp and soggy. I have eaten there before, and enjoyed it, but this past meal was really lacking.

Never disappointed with the menu choices, price or delicious preparation. As it turns out, this Rockville location is managed so well it's a "Training Location" for up and coming locations in the US. The staff is top-notch in every way! I love that the atmosphere surrounds us with honoring Veterans and First Responders. At noon every Mission BBQ stops the business of order taking and prep to request standing for The National Anthem; this lasts for two minutes. What an honorable place this is!

Food 8/10 Very solid BBQ overall but sometimes inconsistent. Ribs are sometimes amazing sometimes not so much. Brisket is usually good but sometimes fatty and sometimes dry. Value 7/10 Prices here are pretty out of control. Ambiance 9/10 Place is always clean and welcoming. A bit heavy on the military/first responder worship but that's pretty normal for the brand. Service/staff 10/10 The people who work here are awesome. Friendly and efficient, I always appreciate it that they want everyone to walk out with a smile.

Great place! Go there! Food and staff are great! Ambiance and vibe is awesome. Can't wait to go back.

I really like this place when the black plate special is steak. I limit my visits when the black plate is something else only because I don't find burgers or shrimp worthy of $12 to $14. I do like the 3 meat sampler and usually get it when the black plate is undesirable

Always good food! We also used them to cater one time and they did a great job. 4 stars because for the $ we spend when we visit I think they should give more of the product.

I got some baby back ribs and a pulled pork sandwich- these we're both 10/10! Tupelo honey was sweet and hot and amazing! The blueberry cobbler was ok - suffering from being jammed in a plastic container (I ordered to go) but would have been fine if on a plate. The green beans were just ok - a little too soft for my liking. Overall though it was fantastic and I'll be back!

My uncle is from the South, knows good BBQ and isn't a fan of chain restaurants. They recently moved to the area and there aren't too many American BBQ places around. I suggested he try Mission BBQ as I've been to many of their locations in multiple states and it is consistently great food. He was apprehensive at first but I convinced him. He wasn't sure what to order and asked the cashier (Marly) what was good. She explained all the options and he opted for one of nearly everything on the menu to feed 5 of us... She explained everything as well as the company philosophy which he was extremely grateful for and very much appreciated their appreciation for our service men and women. We got it for takeout and my aunt said "this tastes like hometown cooking!" Which is great praise! Everyone was very impressed and we have lunch (for a couple days). I love this franchise and their high standards along with their amazing mission.

Great bbq! I was pleasantly surprised when we stopped by and had some amazing BBQ. This place is pretty popular during lunch time and when we came for dinner, it made total sense. We got a platter of three meats (brisket, pulled pork, ribs), two sides (baked beans, Mac&cheese) and corn bread. Everything was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed trying the different bbq sauces. Maybe I'm too used to Sweet Baby Rays bbq sauce but I wished one of the bbq sauces was sweeter. The sides could be a lot bigger, that was my only complaint. Overall good food!

Finally had a chance to check out this place, albeit it is a bit expensive for what you get. If you want traditional BBQ, this is the place to go! If you especially want to sample a few different meats, go for the meat platter. You can also add on sides and a drink for some bucks more! I personally did, and the bay-a-back ribs were tender and the beef brisket was moist. The pulled pork was a bit bland, so not sure I'd get that again. I personally enjoyed the peach cobbler and smashed potatoes with gravy on the side too. The peach cobbler was good but a bit too sweet for me, but I really liked the lemonade from the soda fountain. All in all, if I'm craving traditional BBQ, this is a good spot. But the price does deter me a bit from coming back for a while. Tried a few different sauces but I really enjoyed Texas Twang the most -- like a sweetened A1 sauce. Also, the place has phenomenon customer service! A+ Everyone was so sweet and friendly, and even though I was a beginner, the person in charge of carry out didn't hesitate to offer me recommendations on which sauces paired nicely with the meats. And, I was offered a free sample of their jalapeño cheddar sausage while waiting for my take out order. The other person who gave the sample also reached out to me to see if I needed any assistance since I was carrying a few large bags and drinks. :) FOOD RATINGS: Lemonade = 5. Really enjoyed it overall, not too sweet or not too sour. Bay-a-back ribs and beef brisket = 4.5. Pretty tender for spare ribs and brisket. I enjoyed it with the Texas Twang sauce the most. Pulled pork = 3. It was a bit too dry for me to enjoy. Corn bread = 3. It seems too overbaked and dry. Smashed potatoes = 5. Standard mashed potatoes with gravy but enjoyed it. Peach cobbler = 4. Was yummy and warm, but too sweet for me to order again. Maybe once in a blue moon.

Mission BBQ is one of my favorite BBQ places. They serve high quality meat that is always done to perfection. I've used them multiple times for large catering orders and they've never disappointed. Note: If you're interested in buying meat by the pound, you should call or go in-person to order. I tried ordering 3 pounds of pulled pork online and ended up just getting 3 entrees of pulled pork that came with a side of cornbread.

I never thought I was a bbq person. Pulled pork and the like never really excited me. However, for some reason, I've wanted to try various cuts of steak based on brisket I'd had years ago. Sometimes you just want a variety of meats even if you don't have Fogo De Chao money at the time. I was fortunate to stumble across Mission BBQ as an option. Since I like to come prepared, I had already studied the menu (several times if I'm honest) so I'd be ready to order. There were three meats that I was eyeing, so finding a 3-meat sampler on the menu was perfect. Of course I needed fries and a drink to go along with it, so I was ready to make my visit. Upon my arrival, I got confused for just two seconds before I was greeted by a server/hostess I'd later learn was named Shanna. She asked if I'd been there before. Once I told her I hadn't, she confirmed I wanted to take-out and instructed me on what to do. I was in good hands. Since she appeared to be working the dine-in customer area, I wasn't expecting her to try to help me (a take-out person) with the menu, but she did. I informed her my decisions were already made, and she sent me on my way. I got to the register at about 11:45 AM, and I can't tell you how welcoming Brittany was. Although I knew that I wanted brisket, pulled pork, and classic sausage, I wasn't prepared for her question about the type of brisket I wanted. She quickly informed me that one cut was more fatty while the other was more lean, and I was easily able to select lean. I was almost ready to swipe my card when I added on a side of cheesy potatoes. I expected to be charged for a combo with an extra side, but Brittany automatically knew to make my XL combo that only includes one side to an XXL combo that contains two sides. I didn't even have to ask, which was nice. While waiting for my order to be made, I found their sweet team to be pretty good. Since I'm from Baltimore, of course I added in some lemonade to make a half-and-half...because I have to stay true to my roots. I grabbed what I thought would be all the condiments I needed and waited for my name to called. While waiting, I saw a sort of spice rack that had 6 sauces. I read a few of the labels of what they were, but I didn't really know what I was reading so I put it back and continued to wait. Moments later, a person appeared by my side. It was Shanna from the front door! She asked, "You know what sauces you want?" I didn't, so she went over all 6 with me and told me what to expect. I told her, "I think I want to try them all." Once she gave me the signal to go for it and ask the person when they called my name, I got excited. When my name was called, another host was super helpful and did not look at me strange when I said I wanted to try all the sauces. Bag in hand, I had to go find Shanna and tell her how I excited I was. This is when she told me her name. She invited me to come back and ask for her, which I absolutely will do! Oh, I forgot all about the food. So, it was all amazing. No sauces were needed. However, I did try all of the sauces on my finger and learned that I'm a Tupelo Honey HT person. It reminded me of a sauce that was called Mardi Gras Firecracker or something similar from Popeye's years ago. It's sweet but has a bit of a kick to it. Although some of you will consider it a travesty, I did use the sauce on a few pieces of the brisket just to test it. It was great...but again not needed. I started this by writing that I'm not a bbq person, but that's not true. You have to have the right bbq. Mission BBQ's meats were perfect....oh, and the cornbread...oh, and the fries....oh, and the cheesy potatoes, which seemed like they had fries in them. Everything was phenomenal....absolutely fantastic. Great experience all around.

The best bbq place and the only bbq place in the Rockville, Bethesda area. The food is always great and always fresh and tasty. The brisket is always a great choice, the blackened rib eye steak (when available) are super delicious. I always have the salmon and the salad when I want to feel healthy. The sides are very tasty from greens to beans down to the excellent French fries. The people and the service is excellent, what is there not to like. Go there you will never regret it.

As someone from Memphis, TN, I have very high expectations for my BBQ! It is interesting that they have so many Regional types of sauces and rubs!

I always like going to a business that's Pro America! Their ribs and sauces are fantastic! The staff are always pleasant and I like the fact that when you order your food to go they actually show it to you before they bag it up

Yall let me tell you about my poor choices. So I got in and the young lady with her attitude and cheerfulness never explain what could go down when she hears me order the black plate prime rib. She never said "hey sis dont do it", "you gon choke", "the plate in not equipped to stay with you when you attempt to cut your beef. No nothing, just rolled her lil eyes and when she said "its gonna be medium rare is that ok" Inclearly told her "no ma'am, I want my meat dead". Your not gonna feed me a crime scene willingly. I want my maggie moo dead by time she make it to my plate but that's just me. Moving past my order right... Thr lady who called my name made me feel all cute. Just handing out compliments. Your pink coat is cute and your glasses omg. When she complimented my eyes I felt flirted with I aint neva had a white women just compliment my eyes AND be kind. Like my golly molly . I was blushing in front if my husband. My husband gonna say "its the coat" and told her "carry on" lol. Sitting down with our food, they gave me a real knife and a plastic fork. Excuse me but who in the jolly fuck is going to cut anything with a plastic fork? Yall my fork hit the fat joe and rocked all the way away and hit that lean back, stay black, im back, no coming back on me. I tried my best to cut it but could nit because my fork died on me and my tray ran away when my fork died. I swapped plates with my husband who had the salmon and omg yall. That shit is ah-freaking-mazing. The corn bread is good too. Mac and cheese has bread crumbs and now hit sauce for it but was still good. On our way out, I bought another salmon combo because my golly molly the dance I did was like me blushing when I thought ole girl was flirting with me I went back to get flirted with for some paid for salmon and corn bread When I got to the car my husband gon say " everytime you wear punk amd I get a compliment, I think people (your lady) want me and said he saw me to back All jokes aside this is an amazing place and the service is awesome. Next time, give me a hardware fork but other than that ima be back. Wearing my flirt with me pink again

What a great restaurant!! It all started with the employees who were so welcoming when you first walk in the door. Every available order taker was eagerly willing to help rather than averting their eyes & hoping someone else would take care of you. They addressed everyone as Mr. & Ms. - such respect!!! The food was delicious. An employee came by to see how the food met our expectations and brought delicious brownie samples. What excellent customer service!!! They definitely made us feel welcome, like we were guests in their house. The management must be so proud to have such a great team that they have obviously be instrumental in creating. Thank you so much!!!!

It's alright. The moist brisket is dry and falls apart. You have to rely on the sauces to give it flavor. This place was very good when it first opened.

Good alternative if you can't find a mom and pop BBQ establishment. Food is good but quality control isn't always consistent. Customer service everytime I've gone has been wonderful. When the food is on point, its ON POINT!

Food so full of salt. If one has HBP, be careful. You can feel it immediately Salt taste dominance. Fast friendly service and restaurant very clean.

Ordered 3 racks of ribs and they were dry and so was the pulled pork. Normally very good but this time was disappointing.

Thank you Mission BBQ for not only providing amazing barbecued meats, but for having a military appreciation week giving out free sandwiches! Since this event is during the COVID-19 pandemic, it makes the meal a lot more meaningful, especially for those healthcare workers who are in the military. I stopped by here for a moist brisket sandwich and I was 100% satisfied. They gave me 6 of their sauces in my to-go bag and they were all so good. My favorites were the Smoky Mountain and Texas Twang. Their interior is very nice, inviting, and authentic (Texas-BBQ-joint-style). I only wish I could've sat inside to enjoy the meal with an ice cold beer. All the workers I interacted with were quick to help and very pleasant. I'll definitely be back!

This Mission BBQ is on Rockville Pike. "The Pike"is crowded and full of energy just about all the time. So many shopping outlets it can be easy to miss this popular chain. Nevertheless, this Mission is a very good one, with very friendly staff! The interior was clean, our cashier was patient and the guy distributing the food was upbeat and kind. We opted to eat outside on one of a few picnic tables. There was at least one out there with a bench in need of repair. A staffer inside failed to come out and check on us as she offered to do. But we didn't really need anything so we were cool. My brisket was yummy as usual, hubby's yard bird was juicy, and daughter's ribs were tender. Smokey Mountain is our sauce of choice; we don't bother with the others-lol.

Food is good. Brisket, greens, potato salad. Great assortment of sauces. Old school glass bottled drinks. And they support veterans.

This is one of the only bbq places left in this area so we are lucky that it's good. Brisket and ribs are top notch. The bbq sauces are excellent we always go with multiple flavors at each meal.

Clean restaurant, friendly service , good food. Very nice establishment, service oriented for guests and workers.

We came here with our friends and kids. Great food and a spectacular service. Extremely friendly staff and over the top service. No picture of the food here because there wasn't any left lol.

Everything here is delicious, but make sure you order the moist cuts of brisket so you don't get a dry cut.