5 to Try: BBQ Joints

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Updated: February 06, 2009

Whether you're craving ribs smothered in sauce, blackened catfish by way of New Orleans or barbecue done island-style, here are a handful of finger-lickin' good BBQ joints around town.

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  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
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    2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052 (map)

    Pig out with the Family Feast. These platters overflow with flavorful ribs, spicy buttermilk-coated chicken fillets or BBQ black tiger shrimp.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Memphis Championship Barbecue
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    2250 E Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (map)

    The vinegar-based coleslaw topping the sandwiches and the Magic Dust peppering the meats remain well-kept secret recipes.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
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    687 N Stephanie St, Henderson, NV 89014 (map)

    The taste of the islands can be found in the beef or shrimp curry, fried mahi mahi, teriyaki pork chops and melt-in-your-mouth short ribs.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Big Mama's Rib Shack
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    2230 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89106 (map)

    The secret is out on Big Mama?s. New Orleans flavor explodes from the spicy jambalaya and the herb-heavy blackened catfish. Even the po'boy has locals singing praise.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Famous Dave's
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    9695 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89147 (map)

    From tender ribs to chicken--marinated for 24 hours before it even hits the grill--it's the savory seasonings and lip-smackin' sauces that bring home the prize here.

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