Smokeshow BBQ is the David to the Goliath'scin BBQ. This place can "sling" real flavor. Their potions are biblical. By the time you read this, Lucille's has received my divorce papers. read more

This was my first visit to Smokeshow. Since they are new, I may give them another try in a couple of months. Hopefully, by then, things will improve. I visited for lunch... The guy working the line (which is right at the front door) welcomed us and took our order. There were a few other people in the restaurant, some eating, some waiting for food. The menu is pretty simple, and most of the food is "ready" cuz it's BBQ so I didn't understand why it took nearly 15 minutes to get two sandwiches. I wasn't in a hurry... just seemed odd to me. I had the pulled pork and my husband had the brisket sandwich. Honestly, other than the obvious textural differences between the meats, I couldn't taste any difference between the two. I don't like too much smoke in my BBQ so when I took my first bite, I was happy that it wasn't over-smoked. But then I started picking up a kind of solventy flavor. It wasn't like the liquid smoke flavor, but I didn't care for it much and the more I ate the more it built up. And then when I tasted the my husband's sandwich it was in the brisket, too. Maybe it was the wood they were using for smoking... not sure what I tend not to use BBQ sauce, but found that I needed it to moisten the pork and to offset that odd flavor. The bun was fresh and good. We had cole slaw and fries for our sides; both were pretty good. The door is right along the cook line, so as we were walking out we could see that one of the guys/cooks left a saute pan sitting out right below the glass with congealed whatever it was in the pan. Not very appealing looking. I really wanted to like this place and hoped it would succeed beyond what the previous two BBQ places did in that space. For now, I will stick with Mission BBQ. read more

Great smoky brisket, great mac n cheese, and great mash potatoes! What more do you need?

Where there's smoke.. there's a brisket sandwich. It is FIRE . This place is little but mighty. + friendly service. read more

It's not all smoke and mirrors, but it's maybe a bit overrated on Yelp. Smokeshow BBQ is maybe the 3rd name at least that has appeared on this musical chairs of a business on an otherwise nondescript stretch of Gibson Rd in Henderson. My friend was nice enough to pick up a sampler of sorts, although all items are priced a la carte here (no combos, oddly), and bring it over to my place for us to divvy up. Brisket ($9 for 1/4 lb): specifically, the sliced brisket which barbecue enthusiasts tend to prioritize. Moderate smoke and pulls apart well. Decent on its own and better with both the regular BBQ sauce or the mango habanero. The BBQ sauce is a little sweet and a little tangy, while the mango habanero is very fruit-forward and saves the medium spicy kick for a few seconds later. Pork Belly ($7.50 for 1/4 lb): decent smoke and not too much fat, but also much less tender than you'd hope for, even resisting metal forks when it cools to room temp. Pulled Pork ($6.50 for 1/4 lb): not amazing, but certainly tender and not dry. A better choice than the pork belly if you have to pick one. Very reminiscent of the smoke on the brisket, so they probably really only have one wood and one smoker. Wings ($10 for 5 wings): a bit rubbery and whatever. Really needed the BBQ sauces to help. Mashed potatoes ($5 small): the typical American puree rather than a buttery French recipe or a chunky take, but with an interesting meat gravy that adds enough richness to make it interesting. Coleslaw ($5 small): creamy style slaw, but much more watery than I was hoping for. Absolutely vital for adding freshness to all of the above items though. Banana Pudding ($6.50): a stunning conclusion with creamy pudding, intense banana, and rich crumbled vanilla wafers. I remember trying a banana pudding specialty shop that wasn't this awesome. They did run out of both sausage and ribs by the relatively later time of day on this Sunday. That's too bad because I know my friend always tries the sausage at BBQ joints and I like to try ribs. Smokeshow is a great banana pudding spot where you can find some solid opening acts as well. Hopefully they'll have all the proteins in stock the next time I decide that I wanna have banana pudding. read more

See all

BEST BBQ you will EVER have! Everything is made in house and to perfection. Joe and his crew have great customer service and kill it with their Pit Skills! You will find yourself saying over and over this is the BEST! Highly recommend. You're welcome in advance :) read more

See all

One of the best smoked BBQ I've had this year. Ambiance was casual and quiet place to have late lunch. Price was reasonable. Smore cheesecake wasn't available for dessert. It was sold out by the time we were ordering. BBQ sauce was great with sandwiches but pulled pork was bit dry. Coleslaw was in my sandwich so it was bit messy to eat. read more

See all

What a fun little BBQ spot! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in, which always makes the experience even better. The brisket and pork belly were both cooked perfectly! Tender, flavorful, and definitely the highlights of the meal. I'm honestly not a huge BBQ person, but I really enjoyed everything we tried. The tacos I made with the brisket turned out amazing! If you're looking for a great local BBQ place with good food and friendly service, this one is definitely worth checking out. read more

See all

Get the beef rib it's huge, perfectly smoked, juicy, and charged on weight-it isn't on their menu IFKYK!! and the cole slaw is its perfect mate!! The staff is amazing and sweet and so attentive what more do you need? Why are you still reading this? Get there! read more

See all

Just tried Smokeshow BBQ and I have a serious complaint... it's 40 minutes away from my house. Absolutely disrespectful to my gas tank. Now that we've addressed the real issue--this place is legit. The fatty brisket might be the best in town. Juicy, packed with flavor, and melts in your mouth exactly the way brisket is supposed to. No shortcuts, no dryness, just straight-up BBQ done right. Their in-house pickles deserve their own spotlight. Not some throwaway side--these are mandatory. Throw them on a brisket sandwich and suddenly everything makes more sense in life. Sausage links? Not your basic jalapeño cheddar situation. These have a unique flavor that actually stands out and somehow makes every other sausage link feel like it's been phoning it in. And the mashed potatoes with rib gravy... ridiculous. Creamy, peppery, rich in all the best ways--like comfort food that hit the gym and came back stronger. Overall: incredible food, great addition to the BBQ scene, and unfortunately located just far enough away to ruin my self-control. Will I drive 40 minutes again? Without hesitation. Probably already planning it. Highly recommend! read more

See all

We were in the neighborhood and decided to try this BBQ spot. We already have a favorite place a little farther away, so we weren't necessarily looking for a replacement, just something new to try. The restaurant itself is very clean, which makes sense since we learned they've only been open for about six months. Even the bathroom was a pleasant surprise. We were greeted by the two gentlemen working behind the counter, and the setup lets you watch the food being prepared, similar to Chipotle or Jersey Mike's. We decided to sample a good portion of the menu: ribs, a brisket sandwich, banana pudding, a cornbread muffin, collard greens, potato salad, homemade lemonade, and French fries. I'm not sure what we were expecting, but we were completely blown away. Everything was delicious, but the collard greens absolutely stole the show. The ribs had just the right amount of sauce and smokiness, and the brisket sandwich was packed with perfectly smoked meat. Every item we tried was excellent and had zero complaints. Next time we'll work our way through the rest of the menu, but based on this visit, I can't imagine we'll be disappointed. If our second visit is as good as the first, Smokeshow may end up replacing our longtime favorite of 10 years. We can't wait to bring the family when they come to visit! read more

See all

Came here on a friend's recommendation about a new bbq spot that opened up. Joe greeted us warmly and said "let me know if you want to try anything." There was a delicious smell of sweet bacon in the air and they said it was their pork belly. Holy flavor bomb! We've come here many times since and the only bummer is we only ever come for dinner after the rush so sometimes they're out of some things. Excellent food, great people, awesome customer service, great vibes, BEST BBQ IN VEGAS. Their loaded baked potato is life changing. Overall 10/10, highly recommend!!! Local owned, go support! read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Very impressed. I've had brisket in Dallas and this brisket was very close to some of the best. By far the best I've had in Vegas. If you're looking for a great bbq spot with passionate staff and amazing food done right, this is it. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

I'm not usually a BBQ fan... but this place completely changed my mind. From the moment we sat down, the staff was genuinely excited for me to try everything. They were eagerly waiting for my reactions as I tasted each meat, which made the whole experience even better and funnier. The flavor? Unreal. I tried the beef rib, pulled pork, and baby back ribs, and every bite was incredibly flavorful and tender. The beef rib especially stood out. My friend said ribs like that are hard to find, and after tasting them, I believe it. So flavorful. So tender. Melt-in-your-mouth good. What really impressed me was the customer service. While we were there, a customer walked in and the staff immediately recognized him and remembered his drink order. That level of attention is rare these days and so greatly appreciated. Amazing food. Even better service. This place turned a non-BBQ person into a believer. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Front - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

See all

Food was great! Fries were seasoned which is always a plus in our book! Hubby loved the pulled pork sandwich. I loved the ribs as the meat was so tender practically pulling apart from the bone with ease. Ribs were juicy and not dry. BBQ sauce was okay (I'm a picky sauce eater), I used a BBQ sauce we had at home . Mac n cheese was delish, I ate around the chile bits though. The mashed potatoes were yummy and the gravy was good too! The spread for the cornbread was buttery with a sweet but not overpowering taste and paired very well with the cornbread. Overall everything was delish! We will be ordering again. read more

See all

Small on the inside but plenty of room to sit down and enjoy your food if you'd like. Staff were super friendly & even let me sample the brisket! Much appreciated & thank you for your service & good food! I got Brisket , Mac and cheese & Mashed potatoes. Brisket was really good, a few pieces I got were dry but flavor is there and definitely worth trying if you love brisket like myself! Overall 8/10 Mashed potatoes were good, lacked salt but that added bacon to it gives them a nice flavor. Overall 8/10 Mac n Cheese just needed a little more TLC. It lacked cheese & was just too dry for my liking. I added cheese to it at home to give it a more Mac n cheese feel to it but it definitely has potential with the poblano!! Overall 5/10 read more

See all

So good! I ordered half a pound of brisket (opted for fatty), large fries, mashed potatoes with beef cheeks gravy, and poblano pepper Mac and cheese for the kiddos and I to share. The brisket was so tender and add the homemade bbq sauce, so delicious. The poblano pepper in the Mac and cheese was my daughters's favorite. My son (6yo) piled his fork with a bit of brisket, mash potatoes, a piece of the Mac and cheese, and then drizzle bbq sauce on it. He said it was the perfect bite. I must admit, the mashed potatoes were the best I have tasted yet. The fries must be cooked in fat to achieve such a nice texture. The gentlemen were also very kind and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Fries, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, 1/2 lb brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

See all

I've been back a few times since my last review. This time I decided to venture out and try a beef rib. Now, I usually only like babyback. But this place converted me to liking St. Louis ribs, so why not try to see if they can convert me to liking beef ribs. Guess what?! They did!!! I have never had a beef rib this tasty and moist ever! Beef ribs are a must now!! read more

See all

Stopped in to try this Q place nearby. This was definitely an upgrade to the one that was here before. Tried the ribs, pork belly, brisket, pulled pork, fries and the poblano mac & cheese. All were delicious. Fries were delicious and fresh tasting. All the meat was tender and tasty. I LOVED the pulled pork. Tender with a nice crispy sweet crust. Mac had a little heat but not so much to take away from the flavor. All the meat is sold ala carte by the 1/4lb so you can put together as much or as little as you like. I'll be going back to try the other sides and desserts. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Little sample - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Great food good vibes nice people!!! The tenderness was on point so juicy. Coleslaw home made fries with homemade ranch. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

See all

The best bbq in Vegas hands down!! These guys know how to do bbq and sides right!! Every thing we ordered was on point!! Mac N Cheese was so so good! Ribs had the right touch of seasoning and cooked to perfection. Mashed potatoes were fire! Even the Coleslaw was great. Sausage was really good and I normally am not a fan. Get away from the Vegas strip and enjoy some comfort food read more

See all

The pork belly is on point, and the beef brisket is so good. This is the second time I have been here and this time it is packed. The service was friendly and the cashier remembered me from last time I came. The Cherry Habanero they made last time was so good. read more

Back here again! Five stars again!! Had my husband pick up some ribs and brisket for dinner tonight. Barely made it through the door before we dove in for a bite!! He said the smell alone , was driving him nuts!!! Seriously, the food is not only incredibly great, it's CONSISTENTLY great! And ... Joe and Joel are the BEST too!!! read more

Smokeshow BBQ! The best barbecue! The seasoning is authentic the best place here in Henderson for BBQ! Keep up the great work!!! See you next time we are in town! The place is great to hang out with friends and fill up on amazing food with excellent service! read more

See all

I had the loaded brisket potatoe. The brisket was decent & the coleslaw was tasty. I wish I would have asked for everything on the side minus the cheese & butter. The place was busy! I bought a shirt because I love pirk butts & I cannot lie. read more

My husband stopped by Smoke Show BBQ on his way home from work after we had seen photos and heard great things about their beef ribs and brisket. We were excited to finally give them a try. Unfortunately, by the time he arrived, they were sold out of brisket, but they did have one beef rib left, so he grabbed that. He also ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a quarter pound of burnt ends. They seriously hooked us up! They gave us extra burnt ends and even threw in a sausage for free. My husband said everyone was super friendly, and he had a great conversation with them while he waited. When he got home and I opened everything up, it all looked and smelled amazing. They included two different sauces, a sweet one and mango habanero. Both were delicious. All the meat was juicy, moist, and packed with flavor. Our favorites were definitely the burnt ends and the beef rib. We will absolutely be back to try their brisket and Mac and cheese. Highly recommend! read more

See all

Just really good bbq with the nicest and most generous owners. They handled our Father's Day spread and it was perfect. Great prices and ample portion sizes. Try it and you'll love everything about it, especially the brisket and banana pudding. read more

Stopped by this little gem yesterday for some lunch & I was so impressed with the service from the two gentlemen & the place was nice & super clean ! Now the food , BEST BBQ I HAVE HAD IN VEGAS . & I've lived here all my life . The brisket sandwich paired with the poblano Mac n cheese is such a great combo together ! You'd think poblano would be spicy but it was so sharp and creamy with that perfect bite ! I'll definitely be a regular after this experience ! Thanks guys ! read more

This place is awesome. A nice addition to the Henderson restaurant scene. Had a little bit of everything and still more to try. Poblano Mac n cheese and fries for the sides. Both excellent. Two Oaxaca Poblano pepper sausages. Best sausage I've ever had. Very flavorful and a good size. Fatty moist brisket. Very good. A couple of STL pork ribs. Pretty tasty. And some pork belly. Pork belly was mostly all fat but had a good flavor. These guys put heart into their food and make a great product. Get in there and support these guys daily. We need to make sure they stay in this location and keep the customers coming in. Owned by some really nice guys. Get down there and give them a try. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Poblano Mac n cheese and fries. Oaxaca Poblano pepper sausages. Fatty moist brisket. A couple of STL pork ribs. Some pork belly. - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Randomly found this place on Google and decided to check it out with the wife. We went in and it was empty, wife was a bit doubtful but wanted to give them a shot. There has to be some decent bbq in Henderson, right? We looked over the menu and got some recommendations, ordered our food. The guys inside were helpful, willing to explain the menu and laid back. I wish I had gotten their names. To the good, we ordered the mango habanero wings, brisket, pork belly, baked beans and Cole slaw. And they threw in some ribs they wanted us to try. Everything was great, brisket and ribs tender. Wings and pork belly moist and flavorful. And the sides were great too. I'll definitely be back to try some more of their offerings. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Brisket, mango habanero wings and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

See all

Food was phenomenal easily some of the best bbq in Vegas. Wings 10/10 brisket 9/10 pork belly 9/10. Just go buy a pile of meat and thank me later, this place deserves all of the business. read more

See all

Best BBQ in the valley hands down. It is a must try. I think I've been 3 or 4 times. You are always met with a smile and great customer service. They are genuinely happy that you came in. The food is amazing. My favorites are the pork belly and the ribs. You order when you enter and the meat is by the pound. You can eat there or opt to go. I've eaten inside and it's very clean. They have a couple large TVs you can watch the games on as well. I don't live on this side of the valley but will happily drive across town for this. read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Pork belly, ribs and habanero barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Amazing service and even better food! Place is always clean, food is always delicious. We've had all the meats at this point. My favorite is brisket and my husband loves the ribs. The Mac and cheese is delicious! We've yet to have a bad meal. Recommend going early as they do run out of meats sometimes! read more

We got there at the end of lunch. We have seen 2 other BBQ restaurants at this same location--this was number 3. This is a place I really want to like (I liked #1). Tuesday the service was slow but the food was bad. They guy putting the order together only gets one plate done at a time (that's not good). I ordered the "fatty" brisket sandwich. It was very dry and tasted like it had been held overnight. My friend ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was a sloppy, hot mess... had to eat it with a plastic knife and fork. The "Fresh" French fries were cold when served. Okay it's still kind of new but I don't like spending 50 bucks for this kind of food. Even worse was the poor sanitation in the assembly area. The mac and cheese pot was disgusting. Some restaurants I'll give a second try, but with the mess in the kitchen--once was enough. There are too many better BBQ restaurants in the area. I prefer Mission BBQ just a few blocks away. read more

Visited this past weekend while in Henderson. Was so impressed with the food and the friendly service. The pulled pork was great and both the regular and habanero bbq sauces were a great addition. I'm glad I decided to try both! I was also really happy they had the collard greens because they are my absolute favorite. I will have to say that the highlight was the banana pudding. I really didn't want to eat the whole thing, but it was that good. Next time I'm in Henderson I'm definitely going back here! read more

We had the brisket, pork ribs, poblano mac and cheese, and the pork belly collard greens. Everything is served à la carte, and for what we paid, the quality was absolutely solid. The staff were very kind and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. This place still feels like a hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit while it's flying under the radar. We will be back. read more

Honestly, it was one of the best BBQ experiences I've had in a long time. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the ribs, and the pork belly, and each one was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was just warm, inviting, and really made the experience even better. read more

This is the best place I have found for barbecue. The brisket is so tender it melts in your mouth. The chefs have great customer service. It is a very cozy place you could eat there also. This is a must do if you LOVE barbecue. read more

See all

Stopped in to Smokeshow BBQ tonight and was so impressed! The owner and staff were awesome and recommended things for us to try. We ended up with a smorgasbord of meats and sides that were absolutely insane! The beef rib... when I tell you that I've never had better, there's zero exaggeration. Tender, moist, and so flavorful. If it's available, get it! We also tried the pork belly and the pork ribs. Both were fantastic. As were the sides we tried. I really enjoyed their poblano Mac and cheese and pork belly collard greens! Try the mango habanero BBQ sauce, 10/10. There wasn't a single part of this meal that wasn't delicious. I'm stoked to have a killer bbq restaurant closer to home & will definitely be back with some friends! read more

Hands down the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. Fries & cornbread were also delicious. Service was great! Inside the restaurant was nice, good amount of seating available. We will definitely be back! read more

Smokeshow BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich, fries, cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Henderson, Nevada