MISSION BBQ opened on September 11, 2011, ten years after the day our world changed forever. Proudly Serving Those Who Serve, we honor and give back to our Uniformed American Heroes—Police, Fire, First Responders and our Military. Come enjoy authentic homemade BBQ where you’ll feel at home surrounded by heroic and patriotic tributes. And please join us during our salute to Our National Anthem each day at noon. You complete our Mission.
Mary Wright
I haven’t been at this restaurant and had a bad experience ever, and today was no exception. The cashier was extremely friendly and helpful in getting my keto order correct and my takeout order for my husband. The restaurant is extremely clean. The restrooms are always clean and neat. The staff is always friendly and helpful. It was an all-around great experience and I’ll continue to return. I did a dine in on my way home and a takeout for my hubby.
… moreA Google User
My family and I had the pleasure of enjoying the most delicious Smoked Holiday Turkey meal and absolutely scrumptious sides for Thanksgiving as prepared by the Mission BBQ of Sterling, Virginia. Every aspect of our order was perfect! From the actual order submission to the day of pickup, the professionalism and attention to detail was clearly evident. Our order was beautifully packaged with precise reheating instructions. The sides were delivered in very sturdy aluminum trays and the star of the meal, the boneless smoked turkey breast, was wrapped in sturdy clear wrap. In addition, the entire meal was packed in a strong cardboard Mission BBQ sealed box.
All food items were fully cooked and only required reheating, thus saving so much time and work to prepare the Thanksgiving meal. The taste of the sides, and especially the smoked turkey, was absolutely delicious. The turkey was so moist with a wonderful smoky flavor.
My family and I wish to extend our most sincere appreciation to the General Manager, Ed Vargas, and his entire Mission BBQ team for their professionalism and outstanding effort in providing the finest holiday tradition Turkey Meal. It could have not been better. The entire meal exceeded our expectations in every way. We look forward to making Mission BBQ part of our Family’s Holiday Tradition every year! Thank you.
… moreBryon Paul Veal
Portion size was awesome. I had the beef brisket, super tender and full of flavor. Love the music here and service was excellent and had a chance to get to know the staff here. Saw a lot of families here. Reminded me of Life before covid. 5 stars.
… moreL Mason
This place did not disappoint! I don’t usually order ribs, but for some reason, I had a taste for that, along with mac and cheese. The ribs were flavorful and tender. Came clean off the bone! The cornbread could have been better & the bread pudding could have been a little crispy, with the edges. It was more like mush, but it also reminded me of candied yams. Overall, it was a great experience. I’ll definitely return.
… moreMichelle Guilbault
Mission BBQ, Sterling, VA, feels like family to us. They’ve been helping us celebrate 103 year old Dad’s birthday for several years now. My WWII vet Dad, Victor, has a booth dedicated to him there with his photo up as a young soldier. We know pretty much everyone who works there. They fed about 8K veterans FOR FREE this past Veteran’s Day. They go above and beyond and really take care of all veterans and service workers. The people who worked there are the most kind and caring and the food is quality, oh-so-good, fabulous to cater any party or when you just don’t feel like cooking. For so many reasons, I highly recommend it! Michelle Guilbault and Victor Brick
… moreBarry McAlister
I got brisket, pulled pork, side of mac n cheese, and 2 pieces of cornbread.
Brisket was perfect consistency.
Pulled pork had just the right amount of smoke and fat content.
Mac n cheese was better than mine, and I take pride in that one.
Cornbread was spot on.
My cashier was friendly and remembered my name. Made it feel homey.
I went with the Memphis one and the KC one for sauces. Mixing them seem to hit that right spot.
I’m going back.
… moreDave Na
I stopped by for the first time today, and I am impressed. I ordered the brisket, and it was hands down the best I’ve had in a long time—perfectly tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
On top of the great food, the staff was super friendly and made the experience even better.
I will definitely be coming back!
… moreIan Buchanan
My wife had coupons for a free sandwich, so we both had pulled pork with coleslaw. A pretty simple sandwich that so many places do poorly. The meat was tender, moist and flavorful. The bun was soft, but held together well enough to contain the large serving of pork. I’m a fan of the Carolina vinegar sauce and this restaurant’s version is incredibly good.
Let’s not forget the staff – the cashier was friendly and helpful, making sure we got our order the way we preferred.
All in all, a great experience for a simple lunch.
… morehmk518
Super welcoming and cozy atmosphere, amazing staff and such good food. I got the pulled pork sandwich NC style with fries and a drink. They give you as much sauce as you want for free, and you get a ton of meat with the sandwich. The sandwich itself tasted amazing and they even threw in a free dessert because it my first time eating there. Will be going here much more often!!
… moreChar P.
Stopped by last week after a workout for my first ever visit of any Mission BBQ, and I had a really positive experience ordering for takeaway. The cashier and the manager (I assume she was a manager) were extremely patient while I looked over the menu and decided what to get. They also told me about what dishes from the menu are really popular, what each of their handful of sauces go well with what I ordered or which ones I would like based on my preferences. This interaction was really great for me, especially since I was exhausted from a long day of work and a rigorous workout. I was just really hungry!
I ordered the pulled pork sandwich North Carolina Style (but the cole slaw is on the side) combo with a side of fries and a drink. I also asked for the Smoky Mountain sauce. The sandwich was really tender and delicious, and the fries hit the spot! Maybe I was just starving, but I greatly enjoyed my meal. The only thing I was a little upset by was the large bone in my sandwich; with the size of the bone, the cook could’ve just removed it so I didn’t bite into it and have not been in pain for a few minutes.
The restaurant wasn’t too packed, but there were more than a handful of people in there enjoying their meal. It was fairly clean from what I noticed. it wasn’t too loud; the vibe was pretty chill. there are also outdoor tables and seating for when the weather is nice!
I had a great experience and will not hesitate to come back again!
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