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    SMKD BBQ

    4.7 (467 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Mac n cheese
    Viri L.

    Best fatty brisket in town! There aren't many places in Vegas that do BBQ well, but Smkd definitely has my approval! We checked this place out when it first opened, and Hubby and I fell in love. The staff is also super nice and attentive, which is always a plus. Today we tried the El Cubano sandwich, and let me tell you--the toast on that panini was PERFECTION! Here's the rundown: Fatty brisket: So good. Easily one of my favorites! El Cubano: That crispy, toasted panini bread though... chef's kiss. Smash burger: Juicy and packed with flavor, although I'm not sure I'd technically call it a smash burger. Ribs & burnt ends: Delicious! Brussels sprouts: INCREDIBLE. Definitely our favorite side! Mac & cheese + baked beans: Great flavor and both hit the spot. Corn: Meh... this one wasn't really for me. Greens: Good! Pickles: Love them! Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda: Surprisingly really enjoyed this! Overall, Smkd is definitely one of our go-to BBQ spots in Vegas. The brisket alone is worth the visit!

    Smash Burger
    Jeremy O.

    The smashburger was solid, patty was thick and juicy, super tender. And a good size, the fries were crispy and fluffy, the seasoning had something special that gave a unique flavor. The bbq sauce was very good! I recommend trying. Service was very friendly and ambience in the restaurant was nice. Loved the sit in areas, and was very clean.

    Brisket sandwich and dirty beans
    Jared N.

    I've been eying SMKD BBQ for a while. My church is near by but I'm always out of there too early for lunch. Had come to this spot once before when it was a different brand. I like SMKD better having now tried it too. I stopped in for lunch today. I was in the area visiting another business a few doors down. I knew this was a good opportunity to try SMKD. Besides, the smell of the smoker out front is too powerful to ignore. So I walked in, looked at the hand written chalk board menu which seemed incomplete, the turned to the self serve kiosk. I found a more complete menu there. I looked through it but ultimately ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of beans. My receipt was printed at the counter where I was also given a drink cup for the drink I orderded. My food would be brought out to me several minutes later. As the kitchen staff were prepping my tray, the lady working the front grabbed a fork for me and said I was going to need it. She wasn't kidding. This sandwich was S T A C K E D The brisket was thick sliced and piled high. Pre-sauced and topped with pickles and pickled onions. All on a sesame seed bun. My eyes were as wide as my mouth would have to be to pythkn this thing down. I made such a mess. My hands and face were sticky and painted with sauce. It was awesome. My only complaint was the level of fat cap left on the meat. Its a double edge sword really. On one side, the fat provides flavor and moisture to the meat. On the other side, I'm not a fan of a gelatinous blob of fat. Just not by thing. So I pulled off the bigger blobs and went about my business. It wasn't so much fat to ruin the sandwich. It was still excellent. I just had to do a little trimming. Now for the beans. Good flavor. Good chunks of meat mixed in. I am going to assume these are fresh beans and not canned as they were still a bit firm. Not mushy. Not hard. Just a bit of an al dente chew to them. A little bit of mother sauce and spicy sauce brought them up that extra notch. Good stuff. Yes, I much prefer SMKD over the last spot that was here. Good service. Good food. And the perfect representation of a saying I had as a kid - When its good its messy. And when its messy its good.

    Brisket with Mac n cheese

    Best spot for bbq in Vegas we have tried multiple different spots. The brisket is a 10/10 I always get the Mac n cheese on the side. The service is the best and they are always so nice and make sure I have everything! Amazing portion and price always go with the combo. I keep coming back I'm addicted!

    Marble Cornbread
    Cynthia H.

    This review is based on a first-time visit on 5/6/26. I arrived for lunch at 1:30 with a party of 6 and asked if I could stake out some space for us at one of their large communal tables. We all placed our orders once everyone arrived, and proceeded to chow down. I was really happy to see that the menu had a section for "Green Stuff" and proceeded to order the Kale Caesar with Brisket (I can't go to a BBQ place without getting their brisket), along with an order of their Marble Cornbread. The Kale Caesar had a lovely dressing - bright and perfect for the kale. The brisket was a teeny bit dry, but had a lovely smoky flavor, which rounded out the salad nicely. The order cornbread was generous... so much so that I had to ask if that was one or two orders. It was buttery and dessert-adjacent without being overly sweet. Yum! Others in my party raved about their food too. The chicken in particular got a nice shout out, and we all left full and happy, AND with leftovers in to-go boxes. Loved SMKD, would definitely eat here again!

    Matt P.

    This joint is hands down the best barbecue we've had in the henderson area, and definitely could be included in a conversation for best in vegas. Our expectations were absolutely shattered. We had tried to come to this place once before for a dessert we saw online, however they were sold out. We made a mental note to visit again if we were in the area, and I am sure glad we did. The experience started off great, when walking in we were greeted by a very friendly woman and the pit master himself who made some conversation and gave us some of his recommendations as first timers. I ordered the 2 meat 2 side combo, brisket and the pig candy with mac n cheese and creamed corn. She ordered the 1/4 chicken and potato salad. Immediately upon receiving the food I was impressed and knew we were in for a good meal. The brisket was tender and delicious, the chicken was cooked to a smoky and moist perfection, but for me the pig candy was the star of the show, I can confidently say no barbecue place we've been to is doing anything like that, do yourself a favor and order it. The sides were equally excellent, I find a-lot of times bbq places excel on one side, either the meat or the sides, this place makes an exception and cracked the code on both. The mac n cheese was excellent, the creamed corn was exactly what I wanted, and if you like pickles or dill flavor 100% order the potato salad. One aspect I especially think this place shines in, is that they aren't afraid to make the food how they think it should be done, every one of the meats had a little extra flavor either from an additional seasoning, or from a sauce. Most places stick to the traditional way things are made and that is fine but its very safe, when you add something to classic barbecued meats like these that shows confidence in your skill and the product you put out as a chef and as a business. I wish more places would throw their own flair on stuff and make it exciting and exclusive to themselves like this place does. The restaurant itself was very clean, comfortable, well kept and very organized, everything is right where you want and expect it to be. I wanted to make a section of this review just for the woman who came around to the tables, she was one of the most friendly restaurant staff members we've ever come across. Whatever you are paying her, pay her more because she deserves it. This place isn't just a if you are in the area, this place is worth a trip from anywhere in the vegas valley. Well done smkd, well done.

    Family Feast (not including desserts)
    Amber F.

    This was our first time so we got the Family Feast to try everything. At first we were worried there would not be enough to feed 4-6 people, but we ended up with lots of extra food and didn't bother saving any of it. The meats were all dry and overcooked. The sides were lacking flavor. What a disappointment :( Next time we'll go to Big B's like usual

    Two meat plus two sides
    Mona H.

    SUPER friendly service, ample seating indoors and out! Decent portion sizes for the moderate price! 3 different kinds of sauce available for your bbq choices that include a white sauce, mild (Mother sauce) and spicy. Not a thick sauce but tasty. If you favor heavier bbq sauces, this won't work for you however, the taste doesn't disappoint. Televisions available for watching sports or other events. Loved the atmosphere with perfect spacing between booths/tables.

    Ribs, sausage, potato salad & Mac and cheese. All were AMAZING
    Oren D.

    This is the SPOT! Food is amazing and service so friendly. Every employee greeted us and seemed so happy to be there. Food came out super quick and quality is unmatched. The ribs will have me coming back every weekend. Ran into the owner, Gene, who is so friendly and high energy. He made the experience so fun and hooked it up with their cornbread which is also unreal. Can't say enough nice things about this place. Will definitely be back and often!!

    Two Meat Platter Brisket Sausage Mac n Cheese Potato Salad
    Miles C.

    Came to SMKD again. The Brisket is incredible and the creamed corn has something special that keeps you wanting more. This is for sure my BBQ spot especially when I'm in Henderson. Hopefully they come toward the NW part of town where I reside. If you want some good quality food, SMKD is where you need to be!

    Ev D.

    Friendly staff. Neat and tidy dining area. Perfectly made and wonderfully tasting brisket. Great sides... My favorites were the macaroni and cheese and the coleslaw. Fast service and just an all-around great barbecue joint.

    Brisket, ribs and pork , Mac and cheese, kugel, Brussels sprouts and creamed corn
    Natalie S.

    Pretty decent bbq in Henderson. Did the Some of This and That and all the meats were tender and flavorful. Loved that there's a lot of sides and desserts to choose from. Definitely recommend and will be

    Kathleen S.

    Our first visit to SMKD BBQ was so amazing!We had the pastrami sandwich, which was so tender it melts in your mouth. We decided to try the coleslaw and that too was impressive. Delightful little neighborhood spot, we'll definitely be back soon!

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    The food was amazing and the service was just as great !! Great bbq. Highly recommend I will be going back!

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