The Best BBQ in Las Vegas

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

• This popular fine dining franchise was started by Lucille Buchanan, who learned the secrets to smoking succulent meat from her grandma while growing up in Greenville, Illinois. The menu features huge combo platters of her mouthwatering ribs, chicken and beef---along with delicious buttermilk biscuits and peach cobbler.

  Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
  The District at Green Valley Ranch
  2245 Village Walk Drive
  Henderson, Nevada 89052
  (702) 257-7427
  www.lucillesbbq.com

Down Home BBQ Night

• The Firelight Buffet at Sam's Town features this themed night every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are ribs, chicken and brisket. You'll also find baked beans, biscuits and the makings for a good salad. The best thing about eating barbecue here is that you can pile your plate as high---and as many times---as you want.

  Down Home BBQ Night
  The Firelight Buffet at Sam's Town
  5111 Boulder Highway
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
  (702) 456-7777
  www.samstownlv.com/dining/firelight-buffet

Big Mama's Rib Shack & Soul Food

• This is the spot for cheap barbecue ribs. It opened in 1996 and is family-owned. Big Mama's serves Southern down-home classics, all made from the original recipes of "Big Mama," who came to Las Vegas from Georgia. Along with the ribs, try the blackened catfish, red beans, rice and cornbread.

  Big Mama's Rib Shack & Soul Food
  2230 W. Bonanza Road
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
  (702) 597-1616
  www.bigmamaslasvegas.com

The Salt Lick BBQ

• This rustic eatery originated in Texas in 1969. It's known for serving up hearty, cowboy-sized portions of slow-smoked brisket, link sausage and pork ribs. All of the dishes come with sides of potato salad, coleslaw and beans. Plus, you can wash your meal down with a glass of Austin Iced Tea, which is made with chili pepper-infused Absolut vodka.

  The Salt Lick BBQ
  Red Rock Casino
  11011 W. Charleston Blvd.
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
  (702) 797-7777
  www.redrocklasvegas.com/dining/salt_lick.php

Memphis Championship Barbecue

• This famous chain restaurant originated in Murphysboro, Illinois. The barbecue sauce is amazing and has won numerous awards. Be sure to try the Grand Champion Plate, which features a collection meats---including St. Louis ribs, beef ribs, smoked chicken, hot link, beef brisket and pork shoulder.

  Memphis Championship Barbecue
  4379 Las Vegas Blvd.
  North Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
  (702) 644-0000

  2250 E. Warm Springs
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
  (702) 260-6909

  1401 S. Rainbow Blvd.
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
  (702) 254-0520
  www.memphis-bbq.com

Rub BBQ

• Chef Paul Kirk, who is known as the "Kansas City Baron of BBQ," created the menu at this contemporary restaurant. It boasts baby back and St. Louis ribs, along with unique creations like Szechwan duck and homemade bacon. Meat lovers should order The Baron, a heaping platter of beef, chicken, pork, ham, pastrami, turkey, sausage and ribs that comes with two large side dishes.

  Rub BBQ
  Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
  3700 W. Flamingo Road
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
  (866) 746-7671
  www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/restaurants-dining/rub-detail.html