While my Yelp reviews are becoming fewer (old age and physical limitations)...I'm always very happy to give a shout-out to a true 5 Star business. Mission BBQ is exactly that. Stopped in for lunch today and was greeted enthusiastically and warmly by no fewer than 3 different courteous employees. I truly did feel welcome. Parking was a breeze - Handicap spots right outside the front door and plenty more in the spacious lot. Indoor and outdoor seating (a bit chilly today so I stayed inside.) Menu is large - both in readability (on wall behind cashier) and number of options. I was on the lookout for brisket - one of my faves, especially having been a cattle farmer for nearly 30 years.) Hands down, today's brisket was on top of the heap. And a generous heap of beef it was...4 tender, juicy, succulent, flavorful, black-crusted thick slices that spilled out over the edges of the bun. Didn't really need the bun...it was perfect on its own. And, yes, I'll order it again. Sides I ordered today were fairly common - fries that were hot and fresh out of the fryer and really savory baked beans (also loaded withs chunks of meat. Good golly! Wish I had time and room for more...but that will happen in the near future when I venture back to Murfreesboro. By the way, an announcement came over the music-laden speakers at noon, asking patrons to rise for their traditional 12:00 playing of the National Anthem. An unexpected occurrence - but appreciated since I am a veteran. Mission BBQ....mission accomplished! read more

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Slightly better than Average BBQ. Quick service for everyone else, but they accidentally put our food in the carry out warmers. We figured it out 20 minutes later after people that came in way behind us got their food. ***BUT*** the service was so great they gave us cards for two complimentary meals in the future. We were just passing through, so we won't use them, but the gesture meant a lot. Thanks!! read more

Mission BBQ - 3 meat combo. The turkey could be cut with a plastic fork it was so tender. - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This is a reliable BBQ spot. The flavor has been consistent every time we have been. Probably the best all round BBQ spot in the Murfreesboro area. Service is always top notch. You only get 2 bones of ribs with a 2 meat platter if you choose one meat as ribs. Was a bit disappointed to see the smallest ribs when I got my tray. Would be nice if they at least cut the large ones or 2 bones worth of meat instead of 1. If you are there at 12 noon be prepared to stand for the national anthem. Very cool that they do that. OH and the strawberry shortcake was delicious! read more

I got the moist brisket, baby back ribs, collard greens, and banana pudding. Everything was 10 out of 10! This is genuinely the best bbq I've had in a long time. The staff was super friendly and came around with samples for everyone. I will be coming back for sure. read more

First time here, and I was first in line literally standing outside like it was Black Friday, but for BBQ. You could smell the wood smoking from the parking lot, and that was enough to let me know I made the right decision. The staff? Super friendly. The place? Clean as a whistle. The crowd? Already lined up like it was a sold-out concert except we were all here to get our BBQ on lol. I went with the combo: pulled pork & brisket because why choose when you can have both? The smoke ring, the flavors, the tenderness this meat didn't just fall apart it practically melted. And the sauces? Absolute fire! Should've bought some, but I got distracted by the food... now I regret it. Lesson learned. Bottom line Mission BBQ delivers the goods, and I'd 100% come back for another round. Next time, I'm buying the sauce before I even sit down lol. Def give them a try you won't regret it : ) read more

Mission BBQ - 2 Meat Sampler: Brisket / Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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I stopped for carryout and had the turkey sandwich with fries. The turkey was moist and had just the right amount of smokiness. Portions are large and I usually have some to eat after the sandwich. I was greeted with a smile and my order was taken promptly. The order was accurately assembled and packed for carryout. Will I wait there is plenty of memorabilia to peruse. It's nice to know some of the stories behind the photos and patches. The dining room is large, clean, comfortable, and overlooks the plating area. We will return again. read more

Mission BBQ - Turkey sandwich with fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Blake was incredibly kind and truly embodies what customer service should be. Even though they were out of salmon, he still made our experience enjoyable from start to finish. We'll definitely be back...loyal customers for the long haul! read more

Met my son and granddaughter at Mission BBQ in Murfreesboro for lunch. I had a NC pulled pork sandwich. It is covered with delicious slaw. Fia had pulled pork sandwich and JR had a brisket sandwich! Well we also shared my fries. Service was lighting fast. The best part of the ambiance was the National Anthem at noon. Hats off, hand on heart and everyone cheered and clapped at the end! Everyone including the staff could feel the wave of Love of the USA read more

Stumbled across this gem on our way from Denver to Orlando. We're not used to this southern hospitality in Colorado! The sides were delicious (we got the seasonal cheesy potatoes, baked beans and Mac n cheese), the turkey was juicy, the plethora of sauces was so fun! This is a chain restaurant but I couldn't tell. The service was some of the best I've experienced, the restaurant was clean and everything we had was delicious. Y'all are doin it right! Thank you for a great lunch. read more

Great food, great atmosphere and the employees were very helpful and friendly. I had the bourbon shrimp and they were excellent.

Highly recommend Mission BBQ! My brother in laws friend had suggested this place for a good bbq spot in Tennessee. Definitely did not disappoint! There's plenty of parking in their lot and we didn't have any issues with seating despite having a large party. Their pricing is quite affordable. I tried their pulled pork sandwich xl combo which comes with one side and a drink for around $13. Each table has a set of Mission BBQ sauces for you to try. Tupelo Honey Heat was a fav between my fiancé and I. Just the right amount of sweetness and smokiness for a BBQ sauce. I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, the meat was nice and tender. And their mac and cheese was the perfect side for my meal. Not too much cheese, which I prefer. They also offer a free dessert for veterans! My fiancé is in the Army, a few other guests in our party were veterans and they gave them all a free strawberry shortcake dessert, I thought that was so sweet! I didn't try the dessert but my fiancé said it was good! I love that mission BBQ is big on military and veterans. The whole place is decorated with old military pictures and different memorabilia everywhere. They even have an old military truck parked out front of every location! Definitely a wonderful business to support. They offer great customer service and delicious BBQ! I plan to come back and visit again! Make sure to add them to your list if you happen upon a Mission BBQ in your area. read more

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Solid bbq for a chain operation. Thought the turkey was superior to the pork, which was a bit overcooked. Mac and cheese worth the cost. Fair portions and prices. The choices of bbq sauces is a nice touch. read more

No bay-b-que sauce no biz! I'm done. Can't do Carolina bbq correctly and the only sauce worth trying is "upgraded"! That's really a downgrade! 3 stars for the service but the price is not worth it now! Back to Carolina where bbq sauce is king! read more

Truly outstanding. Best BBQ we've had outside of Kansas City. Should have taken a pic before we ate, it's all gone. Brisket, mac&Cheese and fries - so good. read more

Here's my advice if you like really bland food with absolutely no flavor whatsoever you should eat here. The food is very expensive and not even good. They don't have any explanations on what the food is so you could order something and you don't even know what it is. The people were nice kind of they should just work on their attitudes we ordered something(we hadn't finished our order yet) and then we decided to change it. The guy that was already making the UNorderd food got mad for us changing the order and he made a stinky face at us. Other than that the lady that took our order was nice. The place was pretty empty not a lot of people (the first sign that it was bad but we didn't pay attention) so it was quiet. Overall I would say it isn't really worth it. It's pretty expensive for food that isn't even good. read more

This is going to be a very short post but I ordered Mission BBQ for me and my family for the first time this past Saturday for 4th of July weekend And HANDS DOWN...this was some of the THE BEST FOOD IVE EVER TASTED HANDS DOWN!!!!!! read more

This place is incredible!!! Food is awesome AND, they stop at 12 noon and everyone in the restaurant sings the National anthem. It was awesome. Love mission BBQ read more

A great seasoning that is it done in 20 minutes. Yep it takes hours to prep that meat and wow when it's out to eat it don't need. Bbq sauce but if it does that isn't an issue. 6 major flavor sauces in all tables. Ketrup and vinager. And salt pepper and a whole paper towel roll to wipe your chin. Nice tables with state plates encased in them and hard seat booths . Mix of bottled soda s highly suggest. Soda fountain lack flavor mix but the brownie is ok. Just needs some frosting options . Staff is just warm and fuzzy as you want in a place that says we welcome you and thanks for doing them stressful career jobs that take skills and guts. The bathrooms are fun too. Those who have served in military get , but really and up beat place and music is very American. Country and a speck of adult rock. With noon and the national anthem played to everybody in the place . Stand proud people this is America s STRONG SUPPORT IN ACTION . Oh and eat slow and savoy your meal. You earned it .. read more

Mission BBQ is legit! The food is on point -- brisket is awesome. I love all the different sauces you can try. The people there are super friendly, and I really like how they show love for the military and first responders. read more

Service was great and quick! We have enjoyed their location in Opry Mills as well! BBQ was very good.

Quality of food is to perfection, I love the vibe and history of the environment and staff is friendly and helpful!

My friend and I came here after getting a hair cut nearby. We both felt like BBQ and found this place nearby. When seeking BBQ, I always for for the ribs. They had traditional ribs and baby backs. The baby back were recommended, so I went with those. Though not the best I've had, definitely above the average. I asked for a dry rub with the sauce on the side. The half slack was filling without the side. As a side, I asked for Macaroni, which I didn't like. Based on the ribs alone, I would give this restaurant 4 stars. However, the following took place which made their customer service experience above what I've seen in other places that pushed this to a 5 star review. We regularly had a staff member come by and ask us if our meal was good or if we needed anything. As our food was consumed, we were offered to have our plates removed. The waitress (might have been the manager, I am not sure) noticed that I didn't touch my Macaroni. She asked me if there was something wrong with it and I simply said I didn't like it. She offered to get me a different side to try at no additional cost because I had already paid for a side and she wanted me to leave with a side I enjoyed to go. The other thing to note is that, we were there just before noon. As soon as it was noon, a PA system alerted customers to stand up and face the center flag in honor of our veterans. Everyone stood up as we listened to the Start Spangled Banner. That was quite a site to see. The announcer mentioned that this is a daily routine at 12 noon, so be prepared for that if you go around that time. read more

Mission BBQ - Baby back ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Loved the variety of sauces! The greens are tomato based and not my cup of tea! Average quick barbecue! read more

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The food is so amazing, in my opinion it's seasoned to perfection. Everything was so scrumptious till the last bite. Definitely recommend going, they will not disappoint. I promise whatever you get here is guaranteed to be delicious. This food had me feeling some type of way. TRUST read more

Food was amazing and service was so good I had to leave a review.(I Barely leave them) It's a calm environment, and the prices are fair for what you're getting. I'd like to say this could be a weekend thing. read more

the best damn bbq in The Boro! whoever cooked those greens need a hug from God himself! I'm from Mississippi I know food collard greens and cornbread and great grilled meat! She is a Beast! I eat there everyday! read more

Good jalapeno cheddar sausage. Bad chopped brisket. Nice people. The Texas sauce was pretty good. read more

Meat quality is cheap. Pulled Chicken was super fatty and dry. Brisket seemed rubbery and not tender. Turkey was the best but still seemed like cheap meat. Sauces were either too spicy or too sweet. Cornbread was dry and not sweet enough. Mac and cheese was average at best and a teeny tiny portion. I would definitely skip this spot with sooo many options for BBQ in TN. Sad we wasted our stop on our drive home here. read more

Mission BBQ - 3 meat option - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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For 15bucks you can get pork fat with bred I don't recommend the brisket sandwich, slaw would've helped but it's an extra 3.50 for it. This place sucks too overpriced with no love read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket sandwich (Pork fat with bred) - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I ordered moist brisket. Delicious! The combo is too pricey so we did not get them. Order came with corn bread.

This is my first time here, and it v did not disappoint at all. The staff is warm and full of hospitality! Danielle is a sweetheart with great customer service. Come on, Tennessee!! I got the grilled blackened shrimp and fries. My husband got the baby back ribs. The shrimp were seasoned, huge, and juicy. The baby back ribs literally fell off the bone! Absolutely delicious! With six different bbq sauces to choose from, you can't go wrong. We need Mission BBQ in California for sure! read more

I am visiting friends in Tennessee and have never heard of Mission BBQ. I love a good BBQ so I was game to try it. The restaurant was clean and we were greeted quite warmly. The selections are easy to comprehend and written out well. Ordering is simple and the clerks are friendly. The food came out quickly and was quite tasty. There were a nice selection of bbq sauces to choose from and the soda machines had solid choices. The best part was the woman that came around and asked if any of us were veterans and when one said yes, he was offered a free strawberry shortcake. It was simple but a very pleasant. Later, a beautiful young woman came around with a free pan of fires and asked if we wanted some freedom fries. The food here was great but the people really made it worth the price of admission, so to say. Thumbs up..... Thank you. read more

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Excellent BBQ, great customer service, and I love the atmosphere. The only issue was the small portion size for the prices. I had the 2 meat combo, pulled pork and brisket, along with baked beans and slaw. Everything was delicious and their sweet tea is perfect. The brisket was incredibly tender and flavorful. The pulled pork wasn't dry like other BBQ places. Both meats had exactly the right amount of smoke flavor. The selection of sauces complemented the meats perfectly. The only complaint was the small portion sizes. My daughter got the kids pork BBQ slider and the amount of meat was tiny, even for a kid's serving. She ate all of the pork in a few bites and we had to give her some of ours. My serving was about a quarter pound of pulled pork and quarter of brisket. The serving of sides was plenty, but the meat was a little light for the price. Overall, it was great food and the atmosphere is excellent. We'll probably be back. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, cole slaw, and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Not the whole hype. The Mac and cheese was very good though. Order at counter and pick up your food. Decor was military and interesting to look at. read more

Fast service. Great food. Turkey was great and not dry, brisket was very good and the pulled pork and pulled chicken both on point. Collard greens and green beans were like grandma made them. read more

What a great job! The bbq exceeded my expectations! All the plates were done correctly and tasted wonderfully! The staff was attentive and helpful. It wasn't my first visit to Mission, but it certainly confirmed at a different location and state that the structure Mission has is working! And that standardization is embraced! For obvious reasons! You hire the right people, you get great performance! Outstanding job by all! Thank you!! We'll be back!! read more

Mission BBQ - Ribs! Pork! Chicken and Brisket! - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Ever since it opened up in town, Mission BBQ has been a delightful place to visit and grab some BBQ! The food is excellent and the service is very proficient. They have a very nice selection of sauces and their specials are often don't miss items. They make a very good iced tea and unsweet iced tea, which is a plus for me. There is a lot to enjoy. They even give veterans a free dessert. And they will thank you for your service. I love the decor, which includes nostalgic items from different military branches. I'm told some of the decor is locally donated. It gives a nice, authentic touch. The premises is kept quite clean. They take a lot of pride in their restaurant. The prices are OK. It's not cheap but it's not the most expensive place to go. For the quality of product they serve and the value of the service they provide, it certainly makes up for the price. read more

Fantastic place for great BBQ. Great employees. Reasonably priced. Never disappointed. One of my favorites in this city.

The food was good, we ordered brisket. However, It was kinda pricey. We also ordered salmon. Even though it was "smoked", it remained to be quite juicy when we finally ate it. The cheesy potato was definitely cheesy. The decoration and whatnot was simple. The restaurant was clean. Service was promptly. read more

Stopped for lunch, had eaten at another location before and very impressed with taste and quality of food. Apparently they are consistent, this was excellent as well. Not cheap but get what you pay for this is too shelf bbq ! I will gladly pay their fair price for this quality! No cons from my perspective, sides were excellent as well. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket and macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee