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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 5827 reviews

What User likes about Mission St. Bbq:
For the first time here I had to try the travel tip and ribs, absolutely amazing and tender, three tip was the better choice. I loved the ruin on the ribs, and I know that sounds funny, but the ribs were too tender, I could bite (lightly) through the bone and it was annoying Abit to take bone fragments out of my mouth, but overall I will be back! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Mission St. Bbq:
I usually don 't like giving unfavorable reviews but this was one of the most disappointing BBQ places I 've been, especially one so highly reviewed. We ordered the three meat combo with pork ribs, tri-tip and chicken. The pork ribs were quite chewy, chicken was dry and tri-tip was okay. Their sauce was great but there was barely any on the meat and if you want more they count it as one of your sides . Overall a bit... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 10 reviews

For the first time here I had to try the travel tip and ribs, absolutely amazing and tender, three tip was the better choice. I loved the ruin on the ribs, and...

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I enjoyed the Bbq here on the mission road. I ordered the pork ribs, Tri-Tip and my wife had the Tri-Tip sandwich. They left the flesh of the star and did not t...

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This place is amazing. I loved the service and how fast the food came out. All we had was delicious. The maize bread is! The bride is. The pulled pig is. The ri...

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I'd intended to share a photo of the brisket I just had, but it was so good I forgot about everything else. I think Mission St BBQ has gotten better than ever s...

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Food was just okay. A great spot for a casual quick bite. The potato salad is smokey, tastes like there's BBQ sauce in it, which I thought was interesting and g...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 1471 reviews
Carl
09.02.2024 - 00:21

Always delicious bbq. Fast service. Friendly staff. Ample food choices. Alcohol served.

Allie
09.02.2024 - 00:21

Had a nice dinner here and we ordered some BBQ ribs. The meat is a bit tough but the flavor is good. Their sides are not too bad. We had some BBQ chips, mac che...

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Queenie
09.02.2024 - 00:21

The breakfast tacos are fresh and fantastic. I ordered one of each, the pork, brisket and tri tip. Each taco has a fried egg and it's loaded up with plenty of m...

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Chicano
09.02.2024 - 00:21

Omg that bbq was sooo good! I initially thought… what does cali know about bbq?!? As soon as you get out of the car you get smacked in the face with the bbq smo...

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corplawman
09.02.2024 - 00:21

We were greeted in a friendly manner and they were happy to answer my questions about the menu. We ordered a sampler with ribs, brisket, and pulled pork along w...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1509 reviews
Melody
29.08.2023 - 11:11

It was our first time eating at Mission St BBQ. It is the BEST BBQ we ever had. Better than Lucelle’s BBQ. We had the pulled pork sandwich, brisket, and ribs. T...

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Emily
29.08.2023 - 11:11

The best!! Amazing food, great beers, and always friendly staff. Plus live music!

Kelly
29.08.2023 - 11:11

Loved the food, especially the hot links, best I ever had. And the band the Magpies were awesome. I'm a pretty harsh critic on ribs, but these were delicious an...

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Morgan
29.08.2023 - 11:11

This place rules. One of my favorite restaurants in town! Food is stellar, atmosphere is great, and so many BEERS to choose from! Most nights they have live blu...

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Gregory
29.08.2023 - 11:11

Always great bbq and great service too. Nice place to ride to and have lunch and a nice glass of cider. Good live blues too if we time it right. So far I’ve had...

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Sirved
4.3 ★ from 879 reviews
K
18.07.2023 - 10:00

I left this restaurant feeling satisfied and delighted! It was definitely worth the price, and I enjoyed every last bite of the food they served. I will certain...

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Stephanie
18.07.2023 - 10:00

The food was decent overall. It's a nice place for a casual quick meal. The potato salad has a smoky flavor, reminiscent of BBQ sauce, which I found to be an in...

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Josh
18.07.2023 - 10:00

I had a fantastic experience at the BBQ joint on Mission Street. I ordered the pork ribs and tri-tip, while my wife had the tri-tip sandwich. They really let th...

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Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 745 reviews

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