When it comes to BBQ in Las Vegas, just follow the smoke and the mouthwatering scent of slow cooked meat glory. This city isn’t just about glitzy buffets and celebrity chefs throwing salt; it’s a bona fide barbecue battleground, where Pitmasters serve up brisket that melts like a Vegas jackpot and ribs so tender they might file for emotional support status. Whether it's a rustic smokehouse tucked in a strip mall or a neon-lit joint slathering sauce like it’s a contact sport, my carnivorous journey through Vegas BBQ has been equal parts messy, meaty, and magnificently worth every stained shirt. Grab a wet wipe and let’s dig in.
Las Vegas doesn’t have an indigenous style of barbecue. But it does have lots of great examples of various regional styles. Here’s a BBQ list of knockouts in the valley.