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    SMKD BBQ

    4.7 (359 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sausage , candy pig and banana pudding.
    Karen Z.

    On our way to Zion National Park from LA, we made a stop in Henderson to grab gas and food. Yelp recommended SMKD BBQ, and after seeing the reviews and photos, we decided to give it a shot. We arrived around 1:33 PM on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy, but there was a steady flow of people coming in and out. The service and ambiance were amazing. Everyone looked happy and seemed to be enjoying their meals. Holy crap -- the food was GOOD Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for some great BBQ. Our first order: * Sliced Brisket * Mojo Chicken * Brussels Sprouts * Cole Slaw * Marble Cornbread Second order: * Pig Candy * Sausage * Banana Pudding They've only been open for several months now, and I wish them all the luck in the world. So far, they're doing amazing

    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.

    Burnt Ends Plate
    Harry Q.

    BBQ here is tasty. Service was friendly and efficient despite being packed on a Friday night. Next time I'd like to try their St. Louis Ribs. Their burnt ends might have been some of the last batches for the night and weren't the great this time around...

    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!

    Chopped BBQ pork, dirty beans (yum!!!) and Mac and cheese!
    Jerry S.

    SMKD BBQ is the bomb! I was recently working in the Las Vegas area and staying in Henderson. I tried four different highly rated BBQ places in the area. SMKD won hands down! They have great sides, I tried the dirty beans and Mac and cheese, so good! I had the chopped pork and it was delicious to the last mouthful! Service was excellent, including fist bumps. Everyone there was very nice and had a very inviting feel to it. I'm going back soon to try the brisket! If you haven't tried them what are you waiting for?

    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.

    Sweet potato hush puppies and grilled cheese
    Amrin K.

    Great ambience. The booths looked more comfortable than the high top chairs. Love the open kitchen concept as I do very much like seeing the kitchen staff preparing the food. The staff were prompt and friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. If you are a vegetarian or don't eat red meat, the options are limited but then again it's bbq. I had the grilled cheese, sweet potato hush puppies and coleslaw. Love the coleslaw and the hot honey sauce. The grilled cheese was a bit soggy probably from the sweat in the container. The hush puppies were also good, you don't taste the sweet potato though.

    Family Platter sides
    Rachael W.

    Food: 4/5 Dessert (bonus!): 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Ok, we had the family feast at a whole $118, worth every penny. This came with all meats minus the ribs, I think we did get some baby back ribs though. All the sides and dessert! Did I mention there was 5 of us and we couldn't finish it? The meats: Brisket, burnt ends, pastrami, mojo chicken, pulled pork and rib tips. The sides: coleslaw, Mac and cheese, baked beans, hush puppies, creamed corn, a singular Kugel, collard greens, potato salad and fries. They got the brisket right, juicy and tender with a decent smoke flavor, so well done on that. I enjoyed the pastrami the best, thick cut, really good flavor. While the others like the burnt ends and the pulled pork. The only negative there were the rib tips (I think) were rather burnt and inedible. All the sides were REALLY good. Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, hush puppies were sweet potato hush puppies, frickin amazing. All the sides, chef's kiss! Kid 1 is making me mention the kugel was amazing, she could have eaten 10 more. For the desserts, banana pudding, cookie w/ice cream and key lime pie. The kids enjoyed the key lime pie tangy without being overwhelming, husband liked the cookie (which was an everything cookie) and I liked the pudding. So those were a hit as well. We will be back again!

    Daria Z.

    Amazing food, amazing service! Love this place! Highly recommend! The ribs just a chief's kiss!

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    Noah T.

    This place just opened up in Henderson rep replacing another barbecue place. I love that they have the smokers right out front using real wood. The people are very, very friendly Alex the owner was on point. The service was fast, very, very friendly and paid attention to detail. I got the family meal which pretty much fed a party of 4 to 5 I try to order more things, but they're like you have enough which I really appreciate. I will definitely go back as this will be one of my favorite go to barbecue spots

    Pork and brisket, hush puppies and Mac and cheese
    Angela C.

    New favorite bbq place in Henderson! You k ow when there's a smoker out front, it's gonna be good. The chicken was moist and delicious, pork, brisket and burnt ends perfect! We really enjoyed the hush puppies and the fries and Mac and cheese were excellent. Everything was actually good bbq. The service was great and everyone so helpful and kind. They frequently asked if everything was good and helped grab our boxes and answered questions. It's a little small inside and busy, I guarantee this place is gonna be a hit in the area.

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    Adam A.

    Finding genuinely good BBQ in Las Vegas can be a challenge, with many places struggling to hit the mark. SMKD BBQ is a welcome addition. The location is incredibly convenient with easy parking, and you are immediately greeted by the smell of the smoker and the sight of the Pitmaster at work; a perfect way to set expectations. The line moved efficiently, and the staff was exceptionally friendly, which is always a standout quality in this city. The menu is lively and packed with solid offerings, covering all the bases from brisket and links to wings and ribs. I decided to take my order to go. Now, onto the food: **Brisket:** Standard practice at many joints is to offer a choice between lean, fatty, or a mix. I was given the lean cut by default, so I can only speak to that, but it was executed well. It carried a nice smoke flavor and managed to avoid the dryness that often ruins a lean cut. **Ribs:** A very solid cook. They had great smoke flavor and were perfectly tender, pulling cleanly without falling completely off the bone. The rub gave me distinct Rendezvous in Memphis vibes, which was an unexpectedly pleasant surprise. **Greens:** The texture was nicely tender, but they unfortunately lacked any real seasoning or depth of flavor. **Dirty Dirty Beans:** The beans themselves were cooked perfectly with a great texture, but the flavor profile missed the mark. It carried a harsh, "dirty" smoke taste that was ultimately off-putting. I really wanted to like these, but the flavor just wasn't there. All in all, the vibe, the staff, the ambiance, and the meats make this a solid choice. I can easily see this being a great spot to grab some BBQ, watch a game, or just catch up over good conversation.

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    The food there is amazing and the hospitality is great is a must go to again. Great job the barbecue was amazing.

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    Great atmosphere and excellent food. The service is always outstanding. Get the chopped pork and creamed corn!

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