food portion is really small, just enough for my granddaughter and she is 2yrs old . Service was good, he was knowledgeable. It was a great spot , a lot of families were there. I can't believe I paid $27 for this meal , I went close to closing and thought after I saw whole thing I got the scraps that were leftover. read more

One of my favorite locations. Everyone I've ever encountered is super friendly. Food is solid and consistently good. Location is quiet and clean. Always make it a point to stop here when I'm on this side of town. I usually order my holiday meals from this location, even though there are other locations closer to me. read more

Looks like I hadn't been to this location in quite a bit. Decided on brisket. I am glad I got a mix of lean and fatty, as the fatty was too fat. Love the fries! I got to have the remainder of my wife's salmon which was great! Because of my military service, the peach cobbler was on the house. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, fries and cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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You can't wrong with Mission for a quick and very tasty BBQ meal. Service is always friendly and it's fast casual style so you don't have to wait long at all for your food. The food was enjoyable as always with the lean brisket cooked just right and the turkey was tender without being too dry. The collard greens and green beans were both on point and the tea was solid as always. Be sure and try their various sauces, I like them all except the white sauce that's made with Mayo and is an abomination to BBQ. Unfortunately, the cornbread piece was a little smaller than usual and not quite fresh but it was serviceable. I've never had a bad meal at Mission and I'll come back here again for sure. read more

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So I was doing a return at the UPS store and the smell of bbq was so smoky and strong I made my way to mission bbq for an early lunch, and it did not disappoint!!!! Moist brisket: 10/10 So tender and so good Corn bread: 10/10 Fluffy clouds Green beans: 10/10 Mac and cheese: 10/10 They can't do anything wrong in my book! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I am in love with the beef brisket and sausage in Mission Bbq! I always get the combo and it never fails. I love finishing my meal with the corn bread! So many good options and service is always quick! I love looking into the walls and get some history here and there. read more

We came here after a wonderful leg day. I've been to Mission BBQ at the mall, but never a location like this. This was definitely bigger. As soon as we walked in, the staff behind the counter shouted some sorta greeting, which was so unexpected, so I don't know what they said LOL. I appreciate the effort though. I was busy ooh-ing and aah-ing all the decoration while walking up to the counter. I wanted to go ham and eat a lot, but instead ordered the pulled pork sandwich, KC style. My friend ordered the 2-meat sampler with a side of cole slaw. The prices were pretty decent compared to surrounding restaurants. They weren't busy at all when we came, so that's a plus, especially because we came so late. I love the little drawers that had all the condiments, toothpicks, lids, etc. They were neatly stocked and labeled. The one thing I didn't like were the wipes...they had a nice lemon scent at first, then smelled like damp laundry that didn't fully dry and developed a smell. There is plenty of parking, shared with surrounding businesses. Would I return? For sure, if I'm in the area and craving the food. read more

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5 stars all day! Love the food, service is always great and the staff is always friendly and respectful. Not because they're forced to be, rather because management hires good people. The way I feel when leaving this restaurant is always great! Get the ribs, make and cheese cold slaw, green beans and pulled pork. Do yourself a favor and get a smoked burger. read more

Place was packed. Lots of options on menu even salmon and shrimp. Kinda pricey, the brisket sandwich was around $13 ( without drink or side) that being said mission bbq is the best bbq chain, better than famous Dave's and red hot and blue. And they give u a lot of brisket. Six different types of bbq sauces on each table but I probably liked two. There werent any sweeter ones which is what I'm used to but more the tangy vinegar based. I put the bay be que one on my sandwich, which is from Maryland with what tastes like old bay. Wish they had desserts like banana pudding or famous Dave's apples. Would definitely go back. read more

Mission BBQ - canNOT beat their mission and love of and honor to our veterans! Friend and I wanted BBQ - specifically Mission's BBQ (THE BEST around) - for lunch today totally forgetting (honest to god) that today was Veteran's Day! We were in the area of this Fairfax loc running errands and only when we parked and saw the vets out front and customers streaming in did we realize we were hitting this place on "their day." Proud WW vets in uniform were outside the front doors giving each customer walking in a red poppy flower to wear. Touching. We arrived around 2PM so it was beyond lunch rush but the place as expected for the holiday was packed. The line to order ebbed and flowed - sometimes reaching all the way back to the front entrance. But the workers at all the cash registers cleared out lines in no time. THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT. Our order (5 Bone Baby Back Rib & Traditional Pulled Pork Sando both XXL Combos) came out piping hot and fresh in short order. Impressive. This was our first time to THIS Mission BBQ loc - we have been to many other locs - and this loc didn't disappoint. Definitely will be back here. The food at Mission is consistently delicious. PRICES ARE SUPER FAIR FOR WHAT YOU GET. PORTION SIZES ARE LARGE. The BBQ is cooked right there behind the ordering counter in those HUGE METAL SMOKERS. It doesn't get any more fresh than that. The workers are alllll great, bar none. Friendly, all smiles, willing to go the extra mile. "No" is not in their vocabulary. In this current economy where we're all sleuthing for places where our hard earned dollar can go the distance and deliver value, Mission is THE place. You won't walk out hungry, that's for sure. If you've never been and are a BBQ fan - GOOOOOOOOOOO. read more

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Today 12/7 we had lunch at Mission BBQ...Once again the food was superb..Salmon is delicious..The Baby back ribs yum, yum.. Doesn't matter what sides you pick , they're all wonderful.. But one of the best parts of the meal was having trish , come over to our table and engage in conversation.. It felt like you were at home with a family member.Just chatting.. She is just delightful.. We will be back on a weekend when we know trisha's there and to engage in the pledge of allegiance that we were told goes on at noon.. Thank you.\nAgain for a wonderful meal..Supporting Veterans as the Ambiance nothing better... Best requards.Allisin read more

Just wanted to update. Everyone loved the Thanksgiving meal. It was the best I've had since my mom made it and that was over 60 years ago.

I can't believe how fast the food came out. The food was ready within a few minutes after I ordered. The second time I went to order and the guy had it ready as soon as I paid. When food comes out that fast, you gotta respect it. There was also a nice selection of sauce to pick from. The amount of meat for the price was okay, and the quality was good. Plenty of seating for small and large groups. Has a classy interior with wooden tables and chairs - very American. Plenty of shared parking in the area too. read more

Mission BBQ - Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Really good food, great service, and they can even accommodate Celiac disease if you ask!

My go-to american bbq place! Love their jalapeno sausages and fatty brisket cuts. Always good quality meat, and their sides are always good. We love the cornbread and mac and cheese. Lots of seating inside and the staff have been friendly every visit. read more

Took our whole family there to celebrate my daughters graduation Monday late afternoon around 4pm and must say the staff was AMAZING!! Consistently checked on us, were super helpful with menu overview for the new comers, asked if we needed anything multiple times, were super pleasant and so kind! The food was perfect as well. We wanted to give a shout out to the staff for making our event even more special and making us feel the same - WELL DONE team and thank you :) read more

Nice spot. I stopped by here on a whim, after working out at the nearby gym in the Fairfax area -- I go to Orange Theory fitness. To be honest, it was a dreary Friday afternoon, just about as dreary as it gets. Rain pour the entire day, a constant pitter-patter, mingling with sweat in my case. I remember I was wearing a casual t-shirt and workout shorts, a light jacket on top (not waterproof, that would be the dream). Hanging out in the vast and near-deserted P-lot outside, it was drizzling with a consistent intensity, and meanwhile I was searching on Google Maps for nearby BBQ spots. Well, I was just in luck, because I found one that looked cool -- called none other than Mission BBQ -- and aw, look at that, 'twas walking distance to boot, as well. I ran it briefly over on my head, and shrugged and said why not, let's refill all those calories I just burned, because why not. Neat little jog there, less than a minute, and at the door I was presented by this sign -- they honor vets and those that served in the armed forces, on a rotational basis throughout the week, so for example the Navy gets a free 'wich on Tuesdays, the Air Force & Marines another day, and so forth down the merry little road. I promptly went in, almost no line, and a friendly dude behind the counter clad in a police officer's uniform -- at least I beheld it as such -- took my order without further ado. I noted that it was my first time here, and so the meat sampler was suggested to me, as it embodied the "best of both worlds" kind of deal. I said why not, and so I ended up going for that, with the brisket and the spare ribs -- dry rubbed, I think it was called, spices on it but no bbq sauce on top -- and on the sides, corn bread and a peach cobbler, for the dessert item. Now I'm not sure if normally comes with the peach cobbler, or if I was just granted leniency being as it was my first time and all, but either way I'm glad it worked out like that. I filled in a glass of water, and in less than two minutes my lunch dish I had ordered was already ready. I blinked in surprise as I went to pick it up, but honestly that is really blazing fast service for ribs at any joint, probably the fastest I've ever seen so far. Well done on the timing side, I'd say. The ribs and brisket were both equally great, and can't say enough good things about them. On an initial inspection -- I guess you could call that a "first pass" -- they seemed nothing special, certainly smaller quantities as they weren't full-fledged entrees, but you'd be surprised by how filling the meat can be. I know that I certainly was. Part of the reason why I'll give this the full stars is the presentation, speed of service, included dessert on the side (which was pretty great by the way) and additionally the house BBQ sauces, a neat row and two-columns worth of them, that were stacked nicely on mine and every other table that I could see. The BBQ sauces were just splendid, and really added a lot to the flavor, as well as to the childlike enjoyment of trying new tastes and flavors, just for the heck of trying something new and great-tasting, because like why the heck would you opt to pass on something good like that, one of the few times it swings by your way. I don't know the answer to that, and I don't expect any others to, so I'll just leave it at that rather than elaborate or wax eloquent on that at any considerable and reasonable length. So there's that, and let's put it to rest for now. Anyways, I tried the house bbq sauces, knocked 'em all out so to say, so here's a few of my personal favorites: Bay-B-Que (dry 'n hot), Tupelo Honey Heat (sweet and tangy like honey, with a kicker 'n sucker punch), and the Smoky Mountain (thick 'n rich like smoked meat on a hiking trail, kind of like the Grand Smokies I visited a while back, back when the thick of the fog or mist hung low and obscured the general visibility of things, but contributed to the ambiance of the outing by a sufficient measure). I will say, I especially liked mixing 'em all together, they tasted really well with the ribs which were rather dry and bland by their own. They helped stand up and illuminate an otherwise solid dish that didn't have a whole lotta flavor on its own, I guess is one way to put it. Overall, awesome spot here at the Mission BBQ. The fact that they cater to and respect those that serve, and especially local heroes such as policemen and firefighters among others, is uplifting and great and I say more power to them, but to be honest it's kind of lost on common folk such as (you and) me, who aren't exactly blue-collar, even though that's respectable and noteworthy in and of itself. Long story short, let's cut the grain short here, and say this is a respectable, quality BBQ joint in the heart of Fairfax, with high-quality meat and a plethora of house BBQ sauces. I liked it much, and for the price point it was outstanding quality. I'll recommend and will likely be back myself, once again. read more

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Pretty decent bbq. Fast service. Good prices. I liked the theme...the mission to serve our people and our country. Music playing was Country Western. This was a great place to get a quick sandwich and yummy sides. We liked the Cole slaw. Baked beans were good. It's a chain...but way, way better than McDonald's. For Florida folks...I still like Sonny's BBQ better by quite a bit... read more

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Mission bbq is definitely a solid spot to get your bbq fix. It maybe a chain but they sure deliver good food. I recommend their 3 meat platter. Brisket pulled pork and cheddar jalapeño sausage. With a side of their green beans and bacon. Yummm. Fast and efficient service. Don't forget to try all their yummy sauces!!! read more

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If I could give this location six stars for customer service, I would do so. it goes without saying that the food is good -the meat and sauces, and the baked beans are especially tasty. But I'd like to thank all of the employees at this location. I put in an early online order for Easter weekend, and kept needing to alter it - an earlier pickup time, another pound of meat, more sauce needed - the Mission BBQ employees at Greenbriar rolled with it and said no problem, and basically how else can we help you. The order was ready on time and was handed to me by smiling and kind employees. Thank you! read more

We used Mission BBQ to cater a reception at our house. Everything was perfect. Everyone enjoyed the turkey, pork, chicken, beans, coleslaw, cornbread and salad. The service was great. We had two Mission staff set out the food and help the guests. All of guests had a great time. We normally eat at the Chantilly location which is very good, but our event was catered through Missions commercial kitchen in Springfield. We had some food left over, so we froze it. I have been enjoying the smoked turkey all week. read more

We had a great dinner here tonight for a family members birthday. Upon arrival staff was incredibly friendly and helpful when it came to ordering. The atmosphere was casual and the decor honors our service men and women (Mission is veteran owned). The first thing we tried were the different BBQ sauces at our table. I think they could have a more tasteful variety of flavors (they were all vinegar heavy). On to the the reason we came though - the food! It was DELISH! I ordered the chopped brisket combo with green beans (cooked with bacon, yummm). Both were tasty and generous portions. It came with a piece of cornbread that was perfectly sweet and so was their tea. All in all this is a great place to bring family and friends and we look forward to coming back! read more

Mission BBQ - Chopped brisket combo w/ green beans & cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Good food, great customer service. Fair prices. I l9ve the military and public service theme. Always contribute to the causes they are promoting when we go in. read more

Downhill spiral. Went recently and there appear to have been some changes and not for the better. The lemonade has gone from something that , if nit homemade, then at least tasted like it was to a terrible powdered mix. The Mac and cheese is now a flavorless soupy mess with nothing approximating real cheese in it. Thankfully for now at least the meat and sauce appears to have been unchanged but I fear it's only a matter of time. read more

I hadn't been here in a few years and my wife recommended we stop in since we were in the area. It was great. The brisket was moist and the sides were great. Highly recommend. read more

It was ok at best. The baby back ribs were so dry, the brisket was very salty. Too bad there isnt decent bbq places around here

If you are in the mood for one good bbq in the area Mission will not let you down. I love the. Briskets and spare ribs. Meat always tender and juicy. Great spot to be with friends and family. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This location has become our "go place" for BBQ. We have been here on many different days and times and the food is consistently good. There is also no pressure to tip which is a great help in these economic times. Today was the first time we had been here right at noon. The business stops at noon each day to listen to the national anthem and salute the flag. read more

5 Stars all the way across the board. I had a small craving for bbq and decided to try this place out. To my pleasant surprise, you can order a-la carte, meaning you could order individual items off the menu. I am not a big rib eater, so I literally order 2 ribs! I also ordered the shredded chicken and beef brisket and two sides...enough to last me a few days. The cornbread is moist, just the perfect balance and not overly sweet. Collards were on point. The meats were good. I honestly wish I ordered a few more ribs! Who orders only 2 ribs??? Lol. They were delish, tender and the meat fell off the bone. The brisket was tender as well as the chicken. The fun is trying the different bbq sauces. She asked me what I like, if I liked smokey flavor or tangy? I went with the more smokey style sauce. They were all very friendly and welcoming. I really appreciated that because I had no idea what to order. The decor is patriotic and made me feel grateful for all the Service Members of the Armed forces, Firefighters and Officers out there and for what they do. Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

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I come here often and usually get the lean brisket and pulled pork. The brisket tastes good but sometimes you get thick cut chunks of brisket and other times you get nice, thin, uniform cuts. It's really a gamble and just depends on who cuts the brisket for your order. The pulled pork is amazing though, no complaints there. The jalapeño cheddar sausage is rich and a little spicy; its a great choice too. Mission BBQ has six BBQ sauces and I love most of them. You get a free piece of cornbread if you just get meat, which is nice. The cornbread is sweet, dense, and moist. Sides are extra and there isn't a combo platter or anything like that. Service is great too as all the workers are friendly and helpful. It exceeds expectations for a chain BBQ restaurant! read more

Great food and service. Ordered the wet brisket and it was fantastic! The plate that they gave me with brisket, fries, corn bread and coleslaw was far more than I could eat. They also gave me a desert, a cheesecake with cherries, because of my service. Not expected but it was so good. Highly recommend this place! The only thing that would make this place better is if they served beef ribs!! read more

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I love that they strongly support veterans and the military and I love their bbq. Two things they need to change. Their buns are not good and top heavy. They need to switch to a lighter bun like the Ballpark Hamburger buns. Buttered and toasted these would be delicious and give you more of their bbq flavor. And your apple caramel cobbler has way too much cinnamon. It almost burns it has so much. I'll still go but not order the sandwich and skip the apple dessert read more

The food was amazing!!! I had the salmon and it was so juicy and had great flavor. Green beens also had a great taste. The staff was super friendly. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Had an awesome experience at Mission BBQ, tonight. Huge shout out to Jesse for making it so great! He was super friendly and helpful. He made sure our order was perfect and even checked in to see how we were doing. The food was, of course, amazing--brisket and pulled pork were on point, and the sides were just as good. Can't wait to come back! read more

January 2021 - COVID Review: This was my first time trying Mission BBQ and I was impressed! I thought everything was decently priced and we left feeling very full from our meal. We tried 4 types of the meats: moist and lean brisket, pulled pork, and spare ribs. And we tried 4 of the sides: mac n cheese, fries, green beans, and beans. My favorites were the moist brisket and the mac n cheese. Honorable mention to the pulled pork and fries. The lean brisket was definitely lean but a little too dry and tough for me. They have sauces on your table so that you can use (or not use) whichever you'd like! read more

Mission BBQ - top: moist brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs; green beans, beans; bottom: lean brisket; fries, mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Mission BBQ is great. Friendly helpful staff, plenty of comfortable seating, and great barbecue. We have been here many times, and always left happy. When you walk in, you are greeted immediately. They take your order, they explain anything you don't know if you are a newbie - - they have a great and varied menu - - and your order comes up real quick. I always get the brisket and cole slaw, my husband gets the pulled pork sandwich, lemonade, and fries. My brisket, I always get moist, is the best I have had. The drinks are refillable. There is a selection of six sauces at your table, and a necessary roll of paper towels to clean off. Wipes, condiments, and other necessities are available near the fountain drinks. Unusual and vintage bottled sodas are also available. Staff comes by to check on things. Today we were waiting for the rest of our party to join us, and a staffer offered and gave us our drinks while we waited. The portions are large enough that we always bring stuff home to enjoy later. I can't say enough about how nice the people are and how great the food is. My only regret is that they carry Pepsi drinks at the machines and since I only drink diet, I have (shudder) to drink Diet Mountain Dew, not my favorite of all time but the least offensive, to me, diet product from Pepsi. That aside, we love this place. read more

I can't believe I've never heard of this place before. The catering service is remarkable. They have a per person deal and they'll help you figure out how much meat to order. We ordered a good fifteen pounds of the pork and chicken. If you like pork, stick with that because it was definitely a crowd favorite. They have tons of different sauces and you can choose up to three. You can even opt for the combo bread sliders and corn bread option to your catering order to add more variety. I definitely will be ordering from here again. No delivery on Saturdays. read more

Mission BBQ - a table full of food - Barbeque Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Well managed. The bbq is spot on. Well maintained and Clean. The staff is courteous. The GM came out and checked on customers. I was impressed. We went there for my son's birthday and our party was quite pleased with everything. Nowadays is hard to say "It was well worth it" It was well worth it. read more

Best Brisket and ribs in the Northern Virginian area.... !!! Wish they had more vegetable selections tho.... read more

Love this place . They had catered our company food at a brewery in Manassas. The staff was polite ready to help . Pulled pork .Barbecue chicken, Beef brisket .All were delicious and melts in your mouth . All the dishes were full of flavor . This is my second time here . Would go back again . Their sides were delicious too . Corn bread , coleslaw snd mashed potatoes. read more