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    SMKD BBQ

    4.7 (483 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mac n cheese
    Viri L.

    Best fatty brisket in town! There aren't many places in Vegas that do BBQ well, but Smkd definitely has my approval! We checked this place out when it first opened, and Hubby and I fell in love. The staff is also super nice and attentive, which is always a plus. Today we tried the El Cubano sandwich, and let me tell you--the toast on that panini was PERFECTION! Here's the rundown: Fatty brisket: So good. Easily one of my favorites! El Cubano: That crispy, toasted panini bread though... chef's kiss. Smash burger: Juicy and packed with flavor, although I'm not sure I'd technically call it a smash burger. Ribs & burnt ends: Delicious! Brussels sprouts: INCREDIBLE. Definitely our favorite side! Mac & cheese + baked beans: Great flavor and both hit the spot. Corn: Meh... this one wasn't really for me. Greens: Good! Pickles: Love them! Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda: Surprisingly really enjoyed this! Overall, Smkd is definitely one of our go-to BBQ spots in Vegas. The brisket alone is worth the visit!

    Combo
    Shelley V.

    We were excited to try SMKD since they took over the previous bbq spot we used to go to. We were eagerly greeted by the staff. It's still a casual space where you order at the register and grab an available table and they bring your food to you. We ordered the two meat plate with brisket and pulled pork and for sides we selected the baked beans and potato salad. We also ordered a kids meal with a cheeseburger and fries and the French dip sandwich with creamed corn and an additional side of Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic. We also ordered the burnt ends which was extremely fatty. Unfortunately, none of the entrees we ordered were good except for the cheeseburger. Everything lacked flavor. The sides were all bland and the sauces were all too sweet. They have good specials like a burger and beer or a sandwich, fries, and drink. The service is top notch here and it pains me to not write a glowing review for this restaurant but based on the food, it just wasn't good bbq. There are too many bbq restaurants in Vegas to compete with. I would come back for a burger.

    Veronica P.

    I've been trying to check out SMKD BBQ since they opened last year, and I'm so glad I finally made it in! The service was super friendly right from the moment I walked through the door, making the experience even better. Good food and great vibes--I will definitely be back!

    Smash Burger
    Jeremy O.

    The smashburger was solid, patty was thick and juicy, super tender. And a good size, the fries were crispy and fluffy, the seasoning had something special that gave a unique flavor. The bbq sauce was very good! I recommend trying. Service was very friendly and ambience in the restaurant was nice. Loved the sit in areas, and was very clean.

    Brisket sandwich and dirty beans
    Jared N.

    I've been eying SMKD BBQ for a while. My church is near by but I'm always out of there too early for lunch. Had come to this spot once before when it was a different brand. I like SMKD better having now tried it too. I stopped in for lunch today. I was in the area visiting another business a few doors down. I knew this was a good opportunity to try SMKD. Besides, the smell of the smoker out front is too powerful to ignore. So I walked in, looked at the hand written chalk board menu which seemed incomplete, the turned to the self serve kiosk. I found a more complete menu there. I looked through it but ultimately ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of beans. My receipt was printed at the counter where I was also given a drink cup for the drink I orderded. My food would be brought out to me several minutes later. As the kitchen staff were prepping my tray, the lady working the front grabbed a fork for me and said I was going to need it. She wasn't kidding. This sandwich was S T A C K E D The brisket was thick sliced and piled high. Pre-sauced and topped with pickles and pickled onions. All on a sesame seed bun. My eyes were as wide as my mouth would have to be to pythkn this thing down. I made such a mess. My hands and face were sticky and painted with sauce. It was awesome. My only complaint was the level of fat cap left on the meat. Its a double edge sword really. On one side, the fat provides flavor and moisture to the meat. On the other side, I'm not a fan of a gelatinous blob of fat. Just not by thing. So I pulled off the bigger blobs and went about my business. It wasn't so much fat to ruin the sandwich. It was still excellent. I just had to do a little trimming. Now for the beans. Good flavor. Good chunks of meat mixed in. I am going to assume these are fresh beans and not canned as they were still a bit firm. Not mushy. Not hard. Just a bit of an al dente chew to them. A little bit of mother sauce and spicy sauce brought them up that extra notch. Good stuff. Yes, I much prefer SMKD over the last spot that was here. Good service. Good food. And the perfect representation of a saying I had as a kid - When its good its messy. And when its messy its good.

    First time visiting SMKD Henderson tonight and loved it! The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the service was incredible--the staff was so friendly and genuinely bright. ​The brisket and ribs were both fantastic, and the table sauces are dangerously good (I drenched my meat in them). Don't skip dessert, either! Will definitely be back.

    Marble Cornbread
    Cynthia H.

    This review is based on a first-time visit on 5/6/26. I arrived for lunch at 1:30 with a party of 6 and asked if I could stake out some space for us at one of their large communal tables. We all placed our orders once everyone arrived, and proceeded to chow down. I was really happy to see that the menu had a section for "Green Stuff" and proceeded to order the Kale Caesar with Brisket (I can't go to a BBQ place without getting their brisket), along with an order of their Marble Cornbread. The Kale Caesar had a lovely dressing - bright and perfect for the kale. The brisket was a teeny bit dry, but had a lovely smoky flavor, which rounded out the salad nicely. The order cornbread was generous... so much so that I had to ask if that was one or two orders. It was buttery and dessert-adjacent without being overly sweet. Yum! Others in my party raved about their food too. The chicken in particular got a nice shout out, and we all left full and happy, AND with leftovers in to-go boxes. Loved SMKD, would definitely eat here again!

    Matt P.

    This joint is hands down the best barbecue we've had in the henderson area, and definitely could be included in a conversation for best in vegas. Our expectations were absolutely shattered. We had tried to come to this place once before for a dessert we saw online, however they were sold out. We made a mental note to visit again if we were in the area, and I am sure glad we did. The experience started off great, when walking in we were greeted by a very friendly woman and the pit master himself who made some conversation and gave us some of his recommendations as first timers. I ordered the 2 meat 2 side combo, brisket and the pig candy with mac n cheese and creamed corn. She ordered the 1/4 chicken and potato salad. Immediately upon receiving the food I was impressed and knew we were in for a good meal. The brisket was tender and delicious, the chicken was cooked to a smoky and moist perfection, but for me the pig candy was the star of the show, I can confidently say no barbecue place we've been to is doing anything like that, do yourself a favor and order it. The sides were equally excellent, I find a-lot of times bbq places excel on one side, either the meat or the sides, this place makes an exception and cracked the code on both. The mac n cheese was excellent, the creamed corn was exactly what I wanted, and if you like pickles or dill flavor 100% order the potato salad. One aspect I especially think this place shines in, is that they aren't afraid to make the food how they think it should be done, every one of the meats had a little extra flavor either from an additional seasoning, or from a sauce. Most places stick to the traditional way things are made and that is fine but its very safe, when you add something to classic barbecued meats like these that shows confidence in your skill and the product you put out as a chef and as a business. I wish more places would throw their own flair on stuff and make it exciting and exclusive to themselves like this place does. The restaurant itself was very clean, comfortable, well kept and very organized, everything is right where you want and expect it to be. I wanted to make a section of this review just for the woman who came around to the tables, she was one of the most friendly restaurant staff members we've ever come across. Whatever you are paying her, pay her more because she deserves it. This place isn't just a if you are in the area, this place is worth a trip from anywhere in the vegas valley. Well done smkd, well done.

    Family Feast (not including desserts)
    Amber F.

    This was our first time so we got the Family Feast to try everything. At first we were worried there would not be enough to feed 4-6 people, but we ended up with lots of extra food and didn't bother saving any of it. The meats were all dry and overcooked. The sides were lacking flavor. What a disappointment :( Next time we'll go to Big B's like usual

    Two meat plus two sides
    Mona H.

    SUPER friendly service, ample seating indoors and out! Decent portion sizes for the moderate price! 3 different kinds of sauce available for your bbq choices that include a white sauce, mild (Mother sauce) and spicy. Not a thick sauce but tasty. If you favor heavier bbq sauces, this won't work for you however, the taste doesn't disappoint. Televisions available for watching sports or other events. Loved the atmosphere with perfect spacing between booths/tables.

    Two Meat Platter Brisket Sausage Mac n Cheese Potato Salad
    Miles C.

    Came to SMKD again. The Brisket is incredible and the creamed corn has something special that keeps you wanting more. This is for sure my BBQ spot especially when I'm in Henderson. Hopefully they come toward the NW part of town where I reside. If you want some good quality food, SMKD is where you need to be!

    Ev D.

    Friendly staff. Neat and tidy dining area. Perfectly made and wonderfully tasting brisket. Great sides... My favorites were the macaroni and cheese and the coleslaw. Fast service and just an all-around great barbecue joint.

    Fried apple pie

    3rd times a charm , Can't say it's good off one try but after 3 times ALWAYS AMAZING!! A1 Services and A1 F

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    The food was amazing and the service was just as great !! Great bbq. Highly recommend I will be going back!

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    Food was amazing ! Went here on a lazy Sunday afternoon . Everyone was awesome. Highly recommend!!!

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    Rollin Smoke Barbeque - HAVE YOU TRIED THE BEEF RIBS?!? SMOKED TO PERFECTION AND OH SO GLORIOUS

    Rollin Smoke Barbeque

    4.3(5.1k reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    All you can eat
    Catering service

    3 generations Daughter - son and grandkids and my self came…read moreto vegas for a family trip had to show my family the fkinstone robs lol .. Love the food and dont forget to take some rubs and sauces home ... Frank Cisneros

    I wasn't expecting much, but this is really pretty good. It's in a strip mall just a couple of…read moreblocks from the real Strip. It has a fun, friendly vibe (I started chatting up other people in line) and a no-frills interior with picnic benches and loud colors. They were tragically out of spare ribs that night, but luckily the menu is pretty large. I cannot pass up beef ribs. These were big, meaty, and tender with a nice smoke. The Half is a large portion for one person, but yes, I ate the whole thing. It comes with pickles. I added a side of mac and cheese which was cheesy and creamy, though I'm not a fan when people garnish with shredded, unmelted cheese; it was good anyway. I also got the cole slaw which was decent. It's fun to try the different sauces, though they weren't really needed (a compliment). I thought I'd prefer the spicier ones, but the original was nicely balanced. The portions are big and prices good for barbecue, so honestly I'm not sure how to handle the All You Can Eat, but I'd like to try one day.

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    Biscuits and Bourbon - Elote hash

    Biscuits and Bourbon

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    CRIM-IN-ALY UNDERRATED!!!! My favorite breakfast in old Henderson!!!! Easily Top 5 in Vegas…read moreValley!! The brisket hash, MUST ORDER!!! So damn good, I get it every time. The berry "cobbler" is SO DAMN delicious, but it's not much of a cobbler in my opinion. More like biscuits and berries...but also a must order. The service is always warm and welcoming, makes me think of Southern hospitality. The only slight complaint is portion size is a little small. The biscuit was really small, but super good, so it gets a pass. The berry "cobbler" was also a smaller portion.

    I mean come on, with a name like biscuits and bourbon. What's not to love about this place? So I…read morewas excited that I had an opportunity to cruise out there and check it out. It's only about 10 minutes from my place, so I made it super easy early in the morning right when they got there at 8:00., and just note that you have to walk all the way around to the side of the building to get in. Nevertheless, I made it to the door. Super cool fact is they also have outdoor seating which is kind of nice, but the real treasure lies within For starters, this place has a real rustic feel. Definitely warm and inviting, lots of tables to sit at. I was greeted warmly when I came in. Told her it was my first time and she was very excited. I was there and gave me the complete rundown of the place as well as her favorites on the menu. I opted for the tri-tip eggs Benedict.. which comes on their signature. Biscuits. Started things off with a cup of coffee. I don't know what brand they use but it was nice and strong and very delicious. The Benedict itself was truly a work of art. The hash browns were cooked to perfection, and whatever Hollandaise sauce they put on that thing is wonderful. I definitely should have asked for extra. The meat was Smoky and perfectly cooked, and made for a very delightful meal. Added bonus, they have a fully stocked bourbon bar that looked very appetizing. It was only 8:30 in the morning so I really didn't feel right about doing an old fashioned, but I will definitely be coming back here on a Friday night for their rib special and I'll have an old fashioned bin and report back. Bottom line? Everything here is wonderful. I have no complaints and it was a absolutely perfect for star meal. If you are anywhere in the area I say go check it out.

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    Bad to the Bone BBQ

    4.2(266 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Good food! So good we came the next day and feasted some more. Chef Jeffrey is so attentive and…read morenice. He's from the bay and it was nice chatting up with him. We will definitely be back when we visit Vegas. Both my kids loved this place. The first day we were here they ran out of the chicken and after we ordered, they ran out of the brisket. We came around 2pm. The second day they had everything and I'm so glad I got to try the chicken. It was really good. The candied bacon was amazing too! We didn't order it but chef Jeffery gave us some samples. He really went above and beyond.

    So, since my last review I've been back 2 more times (don't judge). Today I ate their pulled pork…read moresandwich and my husband had the smoked turkey and brisket (not pictured) Portions are great and flavor was out of this world. I think I may be addicted to the honey mustard BBQ sauce IYKYK Fot dessert the mad culinary scientist had lemon pound cake and was working on banana bread cinnamon rolls? Where do these ideas come from?! I think I keep going back to come across something I dont like. If your one of those that like to play on the safe side when trying new food spots, try the B2B Burger. You won't be disappointed and you might not even be able to finish in one sitting As always staff was friendly and engaging which negates top customer service marks in my book. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

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    Bell's BBQ

    4.1(878 reviews)
    0.0 miAnthem
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    I know this place has been in town for awhile but I've been on some kind of BBQ avoidance, at least…read morewhen it comes to places in the valley. I've had good BBQ here but nothing which warranted me to want to go back week after week. Also, now with with relatives in Texas, no other BBQ I've had here even comes close to comparing, until Bell's. I'm not saying it's on the same level but without having to travel to Texas, this is the probably the best BBQ you could hope to find in the valley. The portions are large, the flavors are in charge, and the prices really are not that bad. I got myself the pork belly meal with deviled eggs potato salad, BBQ beans, and a hot link added on. The pork belly and hot links were insanely good and while the sides where solid, they weren't anything to write home about. Here, it is all about the meat. I really can't wait to go back and try other options!

    We walked here maybe a block and a half got our food to go. The place is nice on the inside they…read morehave a full menu. I got the catfish sandwich my daughter got the pulled chicken sandwich we got a order of ribs potato salad red beans and rice greens the pepper Jack mac n cheese and a order and f cornbread. The lady at the counter was real nice and patient with all our questions. It was our first time. I would go back again it wasn't crowded I just think more people need to know about it

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