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    Geno's Bar B-Q

    4.4 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Brad S.

    Kechi is only a few miles north of Wichita, but if you're not paying attention it's easy to miss it. It's centered on North 61st and Oliver, and during the mile stretch of road that comprises the town center, there's nearly as many signs imploring you to "shop Kechi" as there are businesses at which you could heed this encouragement. With the apparent shuttering of a place serving bierocks, there remains now only one restaurant in Kechi, and though it's become the de facto best restaurant in the town, it doesn't need the qualifiers, because Geno's Bar B-Q is among the best barbecue I've had in the city. There's plenty of options for barbecue in Wichita, though many of them aren't successful. You need to be able to balance flavor, moisture, and - most importantly - connective tissue's conversion from tough collagen to lip-smacking gelatin. My experiences in the Peerless Princess of the Plains have often resulted in being let down with the later two parts of that triumvirate, frequently at the cold and careless confines of a hotel pan under a heat lamp on a buffet line. It's left me a little cynical, which is why I wasn't expecting much from the homey and knickknack-laden confines of Geno's, though I kept an open mind as I ordered four different meats piled onto a sandwich. The more barbecue restaurants I visit, the more I realize that the concept of a "smokestack" sandwich permeates subconsciously from one place to the next. It's a good idea, and one that allows you to try three different meats at the same time, allowing for a gluttonous taste of pulled pork, brisket, and sausage in one fell bite. Though in my case, I took it to the next level and added a rib to the party. No matter where you go, you're always going to be able to find a decent sausage, and Geno's was no different, supplying a snappy casing with a finely-textured filling studded with red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat. If there is a successful meat on a Wichita barbecue menu, it's usually from the pig, and at Geno's this assumption holds true, as well - the smoky and moist pork had excellent bark (the wonderful blackened caramelization of proteins and spices on the meat's exterior) plus a little something extra; I tasted some cumin and chile, though when I pressed Betty about it, she admitted to adding some chicken seasoning. It made for a pulled pork that was different enough to stand out, though not enough to upset purists. To my surprise, even the brisket was executed successfully. The lean cut of the cow is a challenge for pitmasters outside of Texas, but the cuts here straddle that line between tender and moist well, though as a result you're not going to see much of that wonderful pink smoke ring around the meat's cross section. For that you can look to the ribs. Anyone claiming the meat falls off the bone is being disingenuous; it has the right amount of cling so that it provides a bit of resistance when you bite into them, but then pull away from the bone so cleanly that it warrants taking a picture and sharing with your friends. Or maybe not. In the age of social media and online promotion being a cornerstone to most modern businesses, Geno's has managed to keep their weekend-only operation going strong despite their lack of much online presence. It's a testament to their food, which isn't far and away the best in the city, but is reliably good enough across the board in a way that is exceptional. They deserve more recognition than they've received.

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    I loved the little place so much! The menu is short and sweet which is great for those who take too long to look through the menu. My boyfriend is an extremely picky eater but seemed to enjoy the pork a lot. Not too many side options but it's a small place so that's okay.

    Brisket sandwich was $3.60 and came with a side, I chose potato salad.
    Carson M.

    They were busy but not too busy. Quaint little place with a nice atmosphere. Full of locals and many stopped in to get carry out while we were there. The establishment looks to be family owned and ran. The owner, Betty, cooked and prepped while a young lady took our order and delivered it very quickly. Very clean inside as well. I had the brisket sandwich and potato salad. Very fresh and the bun was toasted well. The brisket was so tender and had good seasoning and flavor. The BBQ sauces tasted homemade. We opted for a slice of the homemade chocolate cake that everyone raves about and it was delicious! Betty rang us up at the register and thanked us for stopping by. Hole in the wall joint in a small town that deserves to be visited.

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    The brisket was flavorful!! Delicious Nice family owned business with a small town vibe

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    Best brisket I've ever had. Great sides. $6.75 for a two meat dinner. Very short drive from N Wichita.

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    Excellent little BBQ place. Ive never been disappointed in the quality of food or the prices. I wish they were open more days of the week

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    Great BBQ. Family owned.

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