Roscoe's BBQ is the reason I write restaurant reviews. This is within the margin of error of THE
BEST barbeque to be found in the Ground Zero of All Barbeque.
Facility / Vibe
Roscoe's makes its home in an older building on a virtually
barren stretch of county road in southern 'Dot Co. The facility is sparse, but clean. The focus is on the food. Every visit to Roscoe's we've found most of the immediate family
workin' their tails off. This is a
family affair.
Menu
Roscoe's keeps his menu lean and clean - brisket, pork,
burnt ends, ham, turkey, and ribs. Those
regal components make up sandwiches and/or dinners with a half dozen sides to
round things out. Sandwiches are $6.5
and $7 - and fair warning, the $7 full bun is a MONSTER. Dinners are $10.50 w/ two sides. Slabs are $15 ($13 on Rib Tuesdays).
Personal Experience
On our first visit, Mrs. You-Bring-Me-To-The-Best-Places and
I ordered a brisket and burnt ends combo dinner and a 1/2 slab o'ribs. Sides of
beans and fries were generous. The ribs were as perfect as perfect can get -
members in good standing of the First Church of Fall-Off-The-Bone where they
sit in the front pew. Big, blackened chunks o'brisket delivered the Burnt End
homily. Tender, savory slices of brisket backed up with "Amens" from
the choir. The rib rub ushered the taste buds to their regular seat. Gorgeous
kept moaning about the beans (I hope) and the fries were krinkly perfection.
Sauce is good. Word is the locals know to ask for the hard stuff Roscoe keeps
under the counter. ASK! The hot bbq sauce is sparkling with cayenne.
KCQ Score:
Ribs: 9
Brisket: 9
Burnt Ends: 9
KCQ Score:
Ribs: 9
Brisket: 9
Burnt Ends: 9
Service
Order at the counter and those handsome young'uns will bring
it right out to you. Sodas are
self-serve.
Value / Comparison
I'm trying to restrain my tendency toward hyperbole because
I want you to believe the greatness of the joint is NO exaggeration. $24 for half slab, combo dinner, two generous
sides, and two sodas... that's a good deal.
The fact that this is top-tier BBQ in the BBQ mecca makes that $24 look
like a give-away. Tuesday Rib Nights
land you a full slab for $13.
Unbeatable. period. Just be sure
to call ahead a couple hours or so and reserve your slab(s). We've seen 'em sell out early.
Roscoe's also earns a place in the rarefied air of KC'Q's Best All-Around Barbeque Joints.
Roscoe's also earns a place in the rarefied air of KC'Q's Best All-Around Barbeque Joints.
