In the 5 years I lived in Texas I never became a full-fledged Cowboys fan... but I did develop a taste for good barbecue. Recently I've been on a quest to find the best grill-joints in Las Vegas. Obviously I haven't tried them all, but thanks to the help of 3 co-workers I've narrowed it down to three spots I'd say are definitely G-worthy.
AC "Big Country" Crooks (News 3 Production Worker/Camera Operator) recommends: H & H Barbecue on Las Vegas Boulevard North near the Silver Nugget. The first couple times I tried to go to this place I couldn't find it. It's a small shack-like building that still bears the name of a previous establishment. I finally noticed an "H & H" banner hanging on the side of the building. But don't let that sway you. They have a drive up window and a walk up window. I ordered a pulled-pork sandwich from the walk-up. The meat was actually chopped, not pulled, but good nonetheless. You can taste the smoky, mesquite-wood flavor they use to grill their meats. I like mine with a little more sauce than it comes with, but you can always ask for more. My favorite side from H & H was the candied yams. The Potato salad was a close second.
Carlos "Go Southern Miss" Spann (News 3 Photojournalist) recommends: TC's Rib Crib on Durango and D.I. I've been there a couple times now. This is a family-owned place and you can taste the pride in the cooking. The rib-combo is fantastic . The pulled pork is actually pulled. The meat is about as good as I've had anywhere. Every employee is related, and every photo on the wall is a relative. They brag about their cobbler which one day I promise I'll try. My problem is I always get too full, too fast. My favorite sides at TC's are the Mac n' Cheese and the Greens.
Elizabeth "I Was Born In Texas" Watts (News 3 Producer) recommends: Famous Dave's on Rainbow near Lake Mead,
Dave's has probably always been famous, but now it's also G-rated. Yes, this is a chain... but it may just be the best barbecue I've ever had. Again, for comparison purposes I went with the pulled pork. My portion was heaping, and contained just the right amount of sauce. They actually have 4 additional sauces to chose from, including a hot & spicy verison they call "Devil Spit" which added a kick. The first time I went there I practically had to be wheeled out. A basket of String Onions, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, etc., etc., ...wow!!
I look forward to sampling more great barbecue in the coming weeks, but for now my top choice is Dave's. My apologies to "Southern Miss" and "Big Country"... but this round goes to the girl from Texas.
