I was in the mood for bbq for dinner yesterday. We went to Rollin Smoke Barbecue as they have a marked menu and all of their bbq and sauces are gluten-free - this is important to me as someone with celiac disease.
I've been coming here since the restaurant opened more than a decade ago.
OUR ORDER
It took quite awhile to put in our order due to a line and only two cashiers. There was also limited seating and we sat outside.
My husband and I ordered 1 lb of brisket, the rib plate that comes with 1 side for $36 and added the extra beef rib for $13. It's not a full-sized beef rib. The rib platter is a ½ beef rib, pork spare ribs and pork baby back ribs.
We also got 1 drink for $5. We chose the collard greens with brisket pieces as the side. We have enough leftovers for a second meal.
The collards were just okay. I'd try a different side next time. We did like the blue Kool-aid that we tried.
ARKANSAS BBQ
Rollin Smoke Barbecue is Arkansas-style barbecue. I travel extensively and have had good and bad barbecue. This place is considered by locals to be one of the best options in Vegas for American bbq. I like their sliced brisket and spicy bbq sauce option.
NEAREST STRIP LOCATION
They have a couple locations in town. I visited the original location behind Fashion Show Mall in the industrial area.
COMPARABLE IN PRICE
Rollin Smoke is comparable in price to other pit-master driven bbq restaurants.
- Beef ribs a la carte are $66
- Brisket is $30 per pound.
- Pints of sides are $11
Going price per lb of brisket:
- Goldee's (Fort Worth, Texas) : $36
- Snow's (Lexington, Texas) : $32
- Gonzo's (Luling, Louisiana): $32
- Green Street Smoked Meats (Chicago, Illinois): $36
- Mabel's (Cleveland, Ohio): $38
- Beach (Bentonville, Arkansas): $34
- Wood Shop (Seattle, Washington): $34
- Post Oak (Denver, Colorado): $33
- Smokin J's (San Diego, California): $36
- Socks Love (Cumming, Georgia): $30