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Mission BBQ

4.2 (178 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Take out brisket, pulled pork
Lyn L.

UPDATE: I'm giving honest feedback based on the excellent followup service I received from the corporate team. Explanations and apologies were exchanged and I wanted to commend them for supporting their brand. Well, I'm done with this place. We typically order 2-3 times a month because hubby loves meat, bbq in particular is his kryptonite. I order online because I order a lot (they freeze well and someone in the house can eat lots of bbq). I walk up to the cashier to notify her of my pickup and she directs me to the pickup counter just 3 feet away. Behind me comes a woman doing a pickup as well. The manager(appeared to be some kind of supervisor) immediately helps this woman ignoring me(who was there first). Her order wasn't even ready but he waited to give to her. After she left "said manager" says "are you waiting? Um, yes that is why I stand there. My order had already been on the counter. No apologies for having skipped me. Not sure why I was invisible.:: Brought food home and it appeared to be half the portion of what I typically get. I thought they weighed these pieces but I guess not. They also have an "orange ticket" loyalty envelope that apparently I don't qualify for because I place my order online. I asked about on their Socials page. I guess it doesn't matter that I spend $50-$150 a visit. I will no longer order from this place.

Char P.

Stopped by last week after a workout for my first ever visit of any Mission BBQ, and I had a really positive experience ordering for takeaway. The cashier and the manager (I assume she was a manager) were extremely patient while I looked over the menu and decided what to get. They also told me about what dishes from the menu are really popular, what each of their handful of sauces go well with what I ordered or which ones I would like based on my preferences. This interaction was really great for me, especially since I was exhausted from a long day of work and a rigorous workout. I was just really hungry! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich North Carolina Style (but the cole slaw is on the side) combo with a side of fries and a drink. I also asked for the Smoky Mountain sauce. The sandwich was really tender and delicious, and the fries hit the spot! Maybe I was just starving, but I greatly enjoyed my meal. The only thing I was a little upset by was the large bone in my sandwich; with the size of the bone, the cook could've just removed it so I didn't bite into it and have not been in pain for a few minutes. The restaurant wasn't too packed, but there were more than a handful of people in there enjoying their meal. It was fairly clean from what I noticed. it wasn't too loud; the vibe was pretty chill. There are also outdoor tables and seating for when the weather is nice! I had a great experience and will not hesitate to come back again!

Apple Cobbler
Marianna F.

I had the apple cobbler this week. Absolutely delicious! The meatloaf was a very generous portion but it was served with a ketchup mixture that was WAY to spicy! The Mac and Cheese was old fashioned and had extra melted cheddar throughout.

Brisket Sandwich
Jeff H.

We had dinner there on 6/29/2024. My wife had the brisket sandwich with a side of green beans. The brisket was sliced to order. I had a few pieces as my wife couldn't eat it all. It was a little dry and bland. The Texas twang sauce helped. The beans were flavorful, very tasty. I had the pastrami, a side of coleslaw and potato salad. The pastrami was tender and delicious. I would eat that again. I did like the mustard that was served with the pastrami. The coleslaw was a little dry. I wasn't impressed with the coleslaw and didn't finish it. The potato salad was tasty. No complaints about the potato salad. I liked the amount of pastrami on my plate. I feel that a side should be included with the meal. The cornbread was average, a little dry to me. You order at the counter, so I have no comment on service. Overall, it was a decent meal. I am basing my rating on the bland brisket and subpar coleslaw.

Linda C.

Found this place after leaving the Sully Historic Site of the Lee family (relatives of Robert E.) and the National Air and Space Museum suburban outpost near Dulles airport. Portions were small and sides were not included, so if you have a craving for any of them, know they are only available ala carte. The sauces are all tasty; personally, I really enjoyed the Kansas City sauce because I like tart, vinegary mixes. Service is fast and friendly. Ambience is bright and cheery but very military. Another reviewer used the word patriotic. It's a small chain in these parts, apparently, so give it a try if it's convenient.

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Texan here so my standards are pretty high. This place was solid. Great food, great service and nice decor. Definitely give it a go.

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BBQ was fantastic. Didn't care for the super over the top military vibe but this is a solid place for ribs.

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Great food, great environment, great sauces. I went to one once in MD and I'm glad they finally open one close by here!

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Decided to try this new restaurant and I thought it had great atmosphere! Awesome people and pretty good BBQ!

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Food is INCREDIBLE!!! Thanks for supporting our vets and public services!!

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Fantastic brisket. Love a place that just uses dry rub and allows you to sauce or not at the table.

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I really enjoyed the brisket, the bbq sauce was just the way I like it. I would go back again.

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Consistently good. Very friendly staff even when they are super busy. My go to BBQ place in Loudoun County.

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That was amazing! Juicy smokey Brisket, green beans and Bacon, homemade potato salad and the moistest cornbread - that was amazing!

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Good, friendly service. Nice food. All in a clean place. Will certainly be back and certainly recommend.

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Great food and portion sizes and reasonable priced. Very impressive. Good atmosphere and friendly employees.

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The food is amazing! The staff is extremely friendly. The peach cobbler is to die for. I will be back for more

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