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Address: 970 S McCarran Blvd #102, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 323-1803
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Reviews
Bradley Nakaji
This BBQ joint is only open Monday through Friday and only daylight hours. That is about the only knock on Sparks and Smoke BBQ.
We walked in and saw that it was to go and outside seating only. I ordered the beef brisket tatter toddles and the wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich. The tatter toddles were covered in brisket and cheese. By itself, it was kind of dry and bland. Add a little bbq sauce and sour cream, it becomes something different. The toddles were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just like a good french fry. The brisket had a good bark but was a little too chopped for my tastes. Overall a good dish. The pulled pork sandwich was piled high with pork. With a little bit of sauce, it becomes wonderful. The wife also said the pork was a little too finely chopped.
A good BBQ joint. We will return when we are free during the day.
… moreWe walked in and saw that it was to go and outside seating only. I ordered the beef brisket tatter toddles and the wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich. The tatter toddles were covered in brisket and cheese. By itself, it was kind of dry and bland. Add a little bbq sauce and sour cream, it becomes something different. The toddles were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just like a good french fry. The brisket had a good bark but was a little too chopped for my tastes. Overall a good dish. The pulled pork sandwich was piled high with pork. With a little bit of sauce, it becomes wonderful. The wife also said the pork was a little too finely chopped.
A good BBQ joint. We will return when we are free during the day.
Laura Marino
I have one regret concerning Sparks and Smoke BBQ…. Because of the name, I assumed they were in Sparks for a long time. I do not drive to Sparks. It turns out though that they are, in fact, in Reno which means I missed out on them for a long time and I didn’t have to. So if you’re like me and you don’t do Sparks, you can still partake in the gloriousness that is Sparks and Smoke BBQ.
So contrary to what some other reviewers on the interwebs may say, S&S does actually smoke their meat – all of the meat actually.
The pork ribs are delicious and fall off the bone tender. I prefer them without the extra sauce on the side and the same is true for the pulled pork. The meat is good enough without it. (Though the sauce is good!) The beef ribs are also REALLY good – I had never had beef ribs like this before having them from S&S. Again, they are super tender and that crust on the outside is like a meaty kind of dessert for lack of a better way of describing it. They look like T-Rex’s still roam Nevada and every so often they hunt one of them to give us ribs. They also do pulled pork and brisket.
The real star here though is the brisket. I used to travel the country for work and have been lucky enough to have bbq in a variety of states – many of them Southern. S&S can battle any one of them and come out on top. Their brisket is tender, meaty, juicy… they are awesome for people like me who prefer the leaner side (as I tell them frequently, I don’t like the “globby” side of meat” because they give you a choice between the fatty side and the leaner side.
Now, while I just said the star is the brisket (which I meant) the reality is that it’s the people at Sparks & Smoke that put them above and beyond just happening to be a good bbq joint. See, I happen to have food allergies. A lot of them. When I first approached S&S about my allergies, they literally went through EVERY ingredient for EVERYTHING they cook/sell to see what was and was not safe for me. One of the things that was unsafe was the cornbread. They literally changed their ingredients for their cornbread so that it was safe for me to eat. I had only been there 2-3 times at the time they did this so I was hardly what most places would consider a regular… but they still did it. If that is not the definition of a quality business, I don’t know what is.
There are fancier places in Reno for sure. Places with bigger menus. But you would be hard pressed to find a place that takes better care of its customers, takes more pride in their product and you WON’T find a place within a few hundred miles that puts out a better quality of bbq.
I’d even trek to Sparks for them now. (Please oh please if you guys read this, don’t move to Sparks though…)
… moreSo contrary to what some other reviewers on the interwebs may say, S&S does actually smoke their meat – all of the meat actually.
The pork ribs are delicious and fall off the bone tender. I prefer them without the extra sauce on the side and the same is true for the pulled pork. The meat is good enough without it. (Though the sauce is good!) The beef ribs are also REALLY good – I had never had beef ribs like this before having them from S&S. Again, they are super tender and that crust on the outside is like a meaty kind of dessert for lack of a better way of describing it. They look like T-Rex’s still roam Nevada and every so often they hunt one of them to give us ribs. They also do pulled pork and brisket.
The real star here though is the brisket. I used to travel the country for work and have been lucky enough to have bbq in a variety of states – many of them Southern. S&S can battle any one of them and come out on top. Their brisket is tender, meaty, juicy… they are awesome for people like me who prefer the leaner side (as I tell them frequently, I don’t like the “globby” side of meat” because they give you a choice between the fatty side and the leaner side.
Now, while I just said the star is the brisket (which I meant) the reality is that it’s the people at Sparks & Smoke that put them above and beyond just happening to be a good bbq joint. See, I happen to have food allergies. A lot of them. When I first approached S&S about my allergies, they literally went through EVERY ingredient for EVERYTHING they cook/sell to see what was and was not safe for me. One of the things that was unsafe was the cornbread. They literally changed their ingredients for their cornbread so that it was safe for me to eat. I had only been there 2-3 times at the time they did this so I was hardly what most places would consider a regular… but they still did it. If that is not the definition of a quality business, I don’t know what is.
There are fancier places in Reno for sure. Places with bigger menus. But you would be hard pressed to find a place that takes better care of its customers, takes more pride in their product and you WON’T find a place within a few hundred miles that puts out a better quality of bbq.
I’d even trek to Sparks for them now. (Please oh please if you guys read this, don’t move to Sparks though…)
Melinda McAlister
I’m sold on the pork ribs, chili, brisket and coleslaw. I’ll return again and again for any of those! And I will always go out of my way for the brisket. I love all the people who work/own this restaurant! They really care about their community, their food, and their customers. Follow their Facebook page for the daily specials. My favorites are the Slammer sandwich and Baked Potato weekly specials. They really are to me like an extended part of my family.
… moreGrant Dotson
Oh man, coming from Georgia I had to try the BBQ. Very impressed! The ribs absolutely fall apart and the brisket is that nice soft consistency in the middle and a perfect caramelized crust. Also got the pickles and enjoyed them as well. Now time for the itis to kick in and nap.
… moreSteve Hughes
This is a hole in the wall take out barbecue joint. It is an adventure. The brisket sandwich is beyond delicious. It is a sloppy hot mess that will make you say, f**k that’s good. When you do there’s a jar for your F bomb. Worth it. Worth a couple F bombs really. Coleslaw, needs more mayo for me but I appreciate the original cut and dressing they have chosen. Can’t wait to try the pulled pork. This place is so cool, they cook up what the smoker can handle, sell it, and when it’s gone, they close. Get there early.
… moreCory Hawkins
Whoooaaaaa yeah barbecue!! This place is epic. In a strip mall just a few minutes from the airport this place us well worth the trip. Like seriously, fly into Reno, get some bbq, fly home. If you can handle it try all of the sauces. And try the ribs. And the brisket. And the pulled pork. And the slaw.
… morePatrick Doyle
Checked it out because we heard it was great. It did not let us down. The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely be returning. Best brisket I have had in years. Also try the gooey cake at your own risk. It’s too good and super addictive.
… moreMelanie Stephens
My absolute FAVORITE BBQ shop in town. Guys, and I cannot stress thus enough, try the specials. Today’s did not disappoint! Brisket and Mac on sourdough.. I’m in heaven! New there? Tell them! They’ll call put for samples and let you try before you buy! They’re such nice people and TRex is a BAMF on the grill. Seriously, show them some love!
… moreGeoffrey Ray
Excellent BBQ with a very friendly staff.. Get here early and enjoy before it is gone.. Daily specials as well that will keep you coming back for more.
… moreShane Baird
This barbeque is legit. Brisket can be iffy and I don’t usually order it the first time I go to a barbeque restaurant. However, these guys know what they have and give out free samples to get you hooked. Spoiler alert, it works. There is very limited seating, so plan on carrying your food out.
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