Brisket in the valley splits between the Strip's high-end wagyu counters and the smokehouses locals actually drive to. This list runs both lanes, from Chinatown's A5 program to the Texas-style pits scattered off the tourist path.
4525 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV, 89102 · (725) 600-0761
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The A5 wagyu is the reason to book, but brisket and ribs hold their own on a menu built for tableside grilling. Servers cook cuts for the table without prompting, and the sushi program runs alongside the meat as a genuine second act. A special-occasion room on Spring Mountain, priced for it, and built for groups who want the Diamond package treatment.
What to orderA5 Wagyu, Brisket, Ribs
Chinatown $$
3185 S Highland Dr
Las Vegas, NV, 89109 · (702) 836-3621
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Smoked meat announces itself in the parking lot before the door opens. Brisket and pulled pork anchor a menu that trades finesse for volume, and the barbeque sandwich draws the kind of loyalty that keeps regulars coming back on repeat Vegas trips. The lunch special runs smaller than the reputation suggests, so portion expectations should scale accordingly.
What to orderbarbeque sandwich, pulled pork, brisket
№ 03
Rick's Rollin Smoke Bbq & Tavern
7.0Great
Downtown $$
725 S Las Vegas Blvd · (702) 462-9880
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Beef rib is the order that converts skeptics, backed by baby back ribs and a house sausage worth ordering alongside. The pit special lets a table sample the full smoker lineup in one pass, which makes this the room to bring out-of-town guests chasing Texas barbecue that does not exist back home. Downtown, casual, and built for sharing.
What to orderbeef rib, baby back ribs, sausage
№ 04
Virgil's Real BBQ
5.9Solid
$$$
3545 South Las Vegas Blvd · (702) 389-7400
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Pulled pork tends to win the table vote here, but the ribs come off well smoked and the brisket holds its place on a menu designed for groups splitting plates. Service gets singled out consistently, the kind of attentive table-side guidance that helps first-timers navigate a long menu. A dependable group room on the Strip proper, not off it.
What to orderribs, pulled pork, brisket
№ 05
Amore Taste of Chicago
4.9Notable
Spring Valley $$
3945 S Durango Dr · (702) 562-9000
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Chicago-style pizza is the headline, but lasagna and pasta round out a neighborhood Italian menu built on lunch specials and a soda program locals mention by name. A Spring Valley strip-mall regular for families more than special occasions, with delivery execution the inconsistent variable against otherwise reliable dine-in service.
What to orderChicago style pizza, lasagna, pasta
№ 06
Wahlburgers
4.5Notable
The Strip $$
3635 Las Vegas Blvd S · (702) 405-9090
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Truffle garlic tater tots are the dish that gets ordered twice, crisp and well-salted enough to anchor a table before the burgers even land. The room sits below the Horseshoe at the Grand Bazaar Shops, with outdoor seating that handles groups well. Food reads as reliably average rather than exceptional, service is the stronger half of the equation.
What to ordertruffle garlic tater tots, burger, fries
№ 07
John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill
$$
3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130 · +17026451200
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Beef ribs the size of a forearm are the draw, backed by brisket, pulled pork and a brisket sandwich built for the hungry. Portions run large enough that a three-meat plate with two sides covers a light eater and leaves extra. A Las Vegas backyard-style institution with national television recognition and the volume to match it, no frills required.
What to orderbeef ribs, pulled pork, brisket sandwich
№ 08
Dick’s Last Resort - Las Vegas - Excalibur Hotel
3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · +17024288198
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The Original Fat Burger and a milkshake are the move for a late arrival with a hotel food credit to spend, and the counter stays open when little else near the Excalibur does. Pricing runs well above what the format suggests, with two burgers, fries and shakes landing north of seventy dollars. A convenience play, not a value one.
What to orderOriginal Fat Burger, Milkshake, Fries
Frequently asked
What is the best brisket in Las Vegas right now?
Based on the Insider Score, which weighs review volume and rating together, Chubby Cattle BBQ and John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill lead this list for different reasons: one for high-end wagyu brisket, the other for backyard-style portions. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked higher.
Where can I find good brisket near me in Las Vegas?
This guide spans Chinatown, Downtown, Spring Valley and the Strip, so the closest strong option depends on which part of the valley you're in. Spring Mountain Road and Eastern Avenue both carry multiple entries on this list within a short drive of each other.
Is Texas-style brisket different from what Chubby Cattle BBQ serves?
Yes. Rick's Rollin Smoke and Rollin Smoke Barbeque run closer to traditional Texas and Southern smokehouse style, smoked low and slow. Chubby Cattle BBQ centers on A5 wagyu cooked tableside, a different tradition and a different price point entirely.
Are the barbecue spots in this guide budget-friendly?
Most are. Rollin Smoke Barbeque, Rick's Rollin Smoke Bbq & Tavern and John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill all price at the lower end and serve large portions. Chubby Cattle BBQ and Dick's Last Resort run considerably higher, especially the latter given its hotel food court setting.
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