I normally love BBQ but this place is a disappointment. Pulled pork was not pulled and looked like it came from hot water. Fries were spiced and just tasted like chemical to me. Dining room was especially smoky from the wood grill. This made it difficult to breathe and I now smell like mesquite. Could use some better ventilation. Didn't finish any portion and came in hungry. My wife sort of liked it so I added a star. read more

I was not a fan. I gave 2 stars because the wings were really good, how ever the Mac & cheese was tasteless. It was white, but if you're going to try to do something different with Mac & cheese it has to be right. It had the consistency of paste and no taste at all. I tried the burned ends because the concept seemed like something I'd enjoy but they were pretty tuff, so it was just eating over cooked meat. The baked beans also didn't have a taste. After I doctored them up with barbecue sauce and sugar they were eatable. Anyway good concepts but they all fell short for me. read more

Last weekend my brother and I went to the farmers market hoping to score a craving for BBQ from one of the vendors that is usually there. We were disappointed not to find what we wanted, and the fleeting craving sort of passed us by. Well, it stuck around a bit and today we played the "hey want lunch? Cool, let's take a chance on BBQ" game. Having tried many chains nearby and in surrounding areas, I haven't found one I loved for my occasional craving. We decided to give it a try and order from District. Never having had burnt ends, I had to see what all of that was about. He ordered pulled pork, mac, and slaw. I'm glad I took the few pics I did before realizing I needed to because it was AWESOME and it disappeared quickly between the two of us (and salivating dogs who are still salty we did not share). The burnt ends were melt in your mouth good, tossed in delicious BBQ sauce. The tangy slaw was hard to pinpoint - it was cole slaw, but definitely with some sweetness, probably from some BBQ sauce mixed into it? I'm sure it might be described somewhere and my goofy ass just failed to read, but if I had to describe it on taste alone it would be cole slaw with some sweet BBQ mixed into it. I wish I had thought to get some corn bread, but now I know I have an option to go back to in order to try out even more of what I now like! read more

Meh.... just go to mission bbq the extra 20 minutes is worth it. The atmosphere is better at mission as well as the service, menu options, and all round bbq. We walked in and we were the only ones in the restaurant with about 4 teenage hipsters watching us. As you can imagine, kind of awkward. They kept screaming cuss words which was extremely unprofessional, I'm not angel but in this kind of setting it's probably not a good idea. Decent serving sizes, pretty much the same price as mission, just not quite as good. Go to mission.... Not to mention 3 of them only bothered to wear masks below their noses, the one guy in the back wasn't wearing a mask at all..... so there's that.... read more

If you want good bbq DONT GO HERE drive another few miles down the road Food merely adequate and over priced, customer service extremely slow, pulled pork must be sitting in liquid when they put in on a bun it made the bun all wet and inedible read more

I was looking for a good bbq place nearby where I was working and I found it! Enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich and sides. I could smell the bbq soon as I stepped out of my car. read more

District KC BBQ - Pulled pork!! - Barbeque Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

Actually the food was good. I like the smokey flavor to the meat. Tip- you order and pick up your food in line. When paying with credit it asks you if want to tip...? read more

We've tried this place 5 times and 3 were bad. Three strikes and your out. Ribs should fall of the bone they're so tender. My husbands ribs were so tough they couldn't even be pulled apart with his hands. Show leather was more pliable. We spent $40 on the 1 rack of ribs and a side so I went back to the restaurant. I know better than to be rude to people who make my food. So I patiently waited in line for the cashier to learn how to count change to the customer before me. 13 minutes later I tell her hey, sorry to be a pain but my ribs were horrible. The cook/owners son (maybe) is already at her side bc I walked in with a bag of retuned (completely uneaten food- nothing got ate) so they knew something was up. But the whole time I'm in line they all see me- look at me- come to the slide and all walk away. Aced customer service right there! I tell him "ya know sorry but my hubby just can't eat this." He went to go give me my money back and I laughed and said we liked the food before so let's try again with a new slab of ribs. If you think I'm lying when I tell you they went into the back threw some bbq sauce on some new shoe leather and gave it back to me like sorry bout that. My hubby in the car asking if I checked. Check what the bag wasn't hot- those are not fresh ribs. Yes I understand how smoking goes and it's low and slow and not cooked to order per day but these ribs got smoked for a week and then forgotten about for another week. I wish I could upload a video of the attempted rib pull apart. Just no on this place. Honestly. There aren't any restaurants or bbq places that prepare/smoke/cook consistently cool good bbq, sure not this place. Tighten up District Bbq! Everyone was really nice so they get 2 stars. read more

First time in, last couple of times I stopped by they were closed. Ordered the side of rib tips, potato salad and a beverage. Rib tips had a good flavor but were a bit over cooked and the potato salad and cornbread were much better than Mission BBQ. Will definitely go back and have a do over, and add othe smoked baked potato. Appreciate the decor, if they can tone down the scent from their cleaning product in the dining area, it would be nice to smell the bbq and not the cleaning product. Had my do over today for lunch! Ordered the same thing as last time plus green beans for my husband and I had the smoked baked potato. Tips were not dry as before and green beans were fresh and not over cooked. We both enjoyed the smoked baked potato, but my fav is still the tips. Half way into my meal, realized the cleaning product smell did not exist! Overall food was really good, but the rib tips were not as warm as we would have liked. Next time I will be sure to ask that the food I receive be served warm and not at room temp. Potato was hot and steamy, maybe rib tips should have been served up after the potato was. Maybe next time I'll be able to give ! read more

Liked it very much Don't let the austere interior setup fool you, this place has good BBQ, decent sides and very good sauces. Our family tried the ribs, brisket, burnt ends, pulled chicken and smoked wings. My favorites were the ribs and burnt ends. Brisket is sliced fairly thin. All had a good smokey flavor without overdoing it. It also tasted good later when cold, which is a sign of good BBQ. The fries with the BBQ seasoning were very good and went well with the ribs. Cheesy mashed potatoes were good but not over the top. Beans were pretty good. The cornbread is great and you get a nice sized piece! Sauces were GOOD. All in all, this is a great alternative to the existing BBQ options in the area and you definitely will leave feeling full! Glad we checked 'em out. read more

DRTL: needed to add bbq sauce to everything because it was plain, "texas toast" is just regular toast, good atmosphere, okay food. I dragged my boyfriend here because I kept seeing it around but it's never busy. The inside is really cute, they have music playing in the background. The prices are pretty cheap imo. For two people who both got the "big reg" (drink and side), it was only $22. My Texas "Q" sandwich said it came on two pieces of Texas toast but it was just two pieces of regular white bread (my interpretation of Texas toast is thick garlic buttery bread). It was greasy but it's bbq so I kind of expected that. The meat was pretty good but you really have to add your own bbq sauce (they provide 4 different types: Original, Southern Mustard, Carolina Vinegar, and my favorite, Spicy). The fries were also pretty good, just standard with a little Cajun seasoning. My boyfriend didn't really enjoy his wings or mac and cheese (although he did eat all of the m&c). I'd agree with him in that they were both plain and needed the barbecue sauces. I would have given them 4 stars but my boyfriend told me to put 3 since he didn't like his. read more

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Being closed on Sundays is utterly annoying. WHY? And they close early every other night. If you do not want to work, maybe food service is not for you. Be a bank teller. Lots of time off to think about your laziness Food is good. When you can get it. EDIT. this place is growing on me. We eat here at least once or twice a week. Just quit this Sunday nonsense and stay open til 9 and we will get you those 5 stars! read more

You know you are at the wrong BBQ joint when you don't see any smoke bellowing out of smoke stacks at any time of day. I think this place uses the convection oven more than anything in the kitchen. I saw my frozen burnt ends go from bag to boiling water to plate. I do credit this place to give me the inspiration to go directly to the hardware store and buy a smoker so I can do it myself instead of wasting my money on places like this. Won't be back, first and last time. read more

I have a new "Mission" for you. No "vanilla" BBQ here. I do not say this often, but the BEST Burnt Ends I have ever had. Legit spot. The White Chicken Chili side is excellent. For my Keto Friends should be sure to tell them no sauce when ordering. # pwclocal read more

This place is fantastic! We had pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, and cornbread. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! The burnt ends and potato salad were my favorite. The sauces are all great too. I preferred the spicy BBQ sauce. The restaurant is new an all seating are picnic tables which is very cozy. Also have to mention how fast and friendly everyone was. This has become my new favorite BBQ place and we'll be back a lot more! read more

District KC BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

This place was pretty good. I had the brisket, cheesy potatoes and cornbread. Brisket was smoked really good and seasoned just right. Cheesy potatoes were awesome. read more

I stopped in here on my way home from Manassas. I love some good BBQ. The place was really empty for 1 p.m. (only one other pair of customers dining in) The guy who took my order and made my food was great, place looked great, clean enough, etc. I made my order to go and planned to snack on it during my ride. I ordered the pulled chicken ala carte, no bun, just meat. I was highly anticipating a delicious explosion of flavor, but to my surprise, there was a disgusting chemical taste to it.......like charcoal lighter fluid or something similar is the only way I can explain it. I took 2 additional bites just to make sure it wasn't me and sure enough, It was not me. It was the meat. I even asked a friend to try it when I got home, and they said the same thing. It went in the trash as it was inedible. I was raised in TX, so I have been eating smoked BBQ my entire life, and I have never tasted anything like that. Definitely will not return. A+ for the service, but F for that nasty chicken. I also wanted to send an email privately vs. a public Yelp post, but there was no way to contact on the website or Facebook. read more

Eh... not that great. Pulled pork was bland and I doubt it's ever seen a smoker. Ribs about the same. Recommend The Bone first and then mission. This place comes in a distant 3rd for bbq in our area. read more

Doggone Good!!! This is the place to be! Their brisket is lean and flavorful and moist! The burnt ends are a delicacy- and I get them every single time, worth every penny. The chicken is moist and flavorful and pork is on point. They do bbq right! The sides are not bad, bbq beans are good but I am not a fan of their coleslaw, a tad bit sweet for my liking. I prefer bun to cornbread although I eat all the cornbread every time we get it hahahahaha. read more

Great barbecue place. Best around here. Had their smoked wings and pulled pork, couldn't be more pleased.

BURNT ENDS. BURNT ENDS. BURNT ENDS. You must try their burnt ends. They're absolutely delicious -- filled with flavor and cooked perfectly. I loved their corn bread as well. I am so excited to have this bbq so close to home, because I foolishly kept driving to their other location! Their beans are to die for. I've never had anything like them. I don't eat beans, but I have theirs ONLY because its amazing. You must try them! read more

Food and customer service is always excellent. So much better than MB. Our go to catering place whenever friends are gathering

I walked up to the door at 7:40pm.. the signs & all web advertising says they close at 8pm, but the door was locked. Gas is too expensive to be wasting customers time... read more

Great food! Love the mac and cheese especially. The perfect comfort food for a rainy day.

Came there today - Sunday - wanted the family pack but we don't eat pork they didn't want to modify the menus for me - ok . Got the full pound chopped brisket . 2 large fries mashed potatoes Mac and cheese and 2 soft drinks and 4 cups for water - the lady charged me 12$ just for the drinks - once I saw it on the receipt I went up there and they gave me the money back - fine - but what a way to upcharge for nothing . The way the food came out was very poor . We are at the restaurant and the fries came in in 2 white boxes to go which made the fries be soggy . The meat came in this plastic container - meat had a lot of condiments , and in general seemed like it was the left over batch in the end of the day . Mash potatoes wasn't to die for . read more

I've been here twice, and ordered the St. Louis ribs and pulled chicken both times. They were both tasty and well-seasoned, and have a bold smoky flavor that most barbecue places in the DMV lack. They also offer a wide array of sauces to appeal to varying preferences. I've tried them all, and they all nicely complement the meats. The potato salad and mac and cheese are on par with most places. Overall, I prefer District Barbecue over most other places in the DMV. read more

Stopped in 20 minutes before they closed and was pleased that they still seemed happy to serve us. Tried the sliced brisket, pulled pork, & ribs. Also had the fries, mac & cheese, cheesey potatoes, cornbread, & nachos. (This was for my whole family.. lol). Everything was really good!! Will definitely be back. read more

This was the second chance my husband and I have given District KC BBQ and yet again, we are disappointed. While the meat and sides were full of flavor, the portion sizes are pathetic. These two pictures are from our take out order this evening... and no my husband did not eat some on his way home. The amount paid is not worth the amount given. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

District KC BBQ - Sides: coleslaw, green beans, mac & cheese & potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

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Haven't been in a while and have always liked it so stopped in today! One person was running the register and then would go in the kitchen to make the orders. Portions are WAY smaller then before and prices went way up! I'll NEVER go back!!!! Total rip off for what I paid!!! read more

Ridiculously expensive for the small amount of food. I ordered the burnt ends and there was as much fat as meat. Sauces were good but service and rest not so much. No iced tea either. Won't be back. read more

Came in on a slow day during lunch, pulled pork and brisket had really good smoked flavor but I don't think the pork had any seasoning whatsoever and I highly doubt the brisket is done in house because of the way it was sliced and flavor with the juices. It was good to see burnt ends on a menu but lots of bbq joints offer it off menu also, all you gotta do is ask. Mac and cheese was disgusting. Had absolutely zero flavor. The sauces were ok. Came with a good piece of cornbread that didn't have too good a flavor either. read more

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the bread on the side & a small coleslaw & potato salad as sides, TO GO. When I got home & opened up my order there were black ANTS crawling in my to go carton. In addition, my bread on the side was missing. I would have taken it back if I had not traveled so far to get BBQ which I was craving for. What a waste... BIG BUMMER! read more

Came here a month ago and it was AWESOME. Walking in today, told to wait 20-30 minutes as they don't have enough food... I've got a pregnant woman w me, so you can imagine how that went over. After waiting, and ultimately losing our place in line, and waiting, and waiting some more, we decided to leave. Stood around for 45 minutes and still hungry. Not good business. read more

Had the burnt ends platter. Absolutely love it. A little pricey though. I will definitely be back.

So good! The brisket sandwich is amazing especially with the white sauce. All the sides are great $.50 wings on sundays. Just really great food. read more

Staff is friendly, however the food turnaround times are long and the food has been inconsistent on several occasions. I have ordered the same thing more than once and sometimes it's up there with the best of that item that I have eaten and others it comes out horrible. read more

There are so many problems with this place. First I will say the burnt ends are great. Everything else my table got was bad. Most importantly the sauce was awful, so sweet it ruined my food. If you're looking for bbq I recommend Mission bbq in Gainesville, or my favorite Willard's off 28 in Centerville. read more

Tried the half rack of ribs. Must of been sitting around awhile, all dried out. I had to drown them in sauce to rehydrate them. Maybe if they were fresher probably would of tasted better. read more

Great selection of BBQ, large servings, great vibe, fast and courteous service. It's interesting to sit at picnic tables indoors, and sometimes means you have to share and meet new people. Several menu items include onion rings on the sandwiches. Brilliant! read more

Stopped here from out of town while we were at a soccer tournament. The food was average, I had the Texas Q sandwich. While the brisket was good it was almost too overwhelming with wood flavor from the barbecuing. The fries didn't stand out as a side dish. My daughter had the mac & cheese and it was bland. My other daughter had nachos, and they were good and a very large portion. Every 2 to 3 minutes a loud alarm would go off, probably a fryer, but it was very loud in the dining area and quite distracting and uncomfortable. Overall, it was average, and if there was a Mission BBQ nearby, we would have preferred that. read more