Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
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Taylor Blair
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"4.75/5 ⭐️
The late Anthony Bourdain named Joe’s one of “13 Places to Eat Before You Die” and many Kansas City residents would agree with that. Famous for the Z-man, composed of sliced smoked brisket, smoked provolone, onion rings and house barbecue sauce inside a Kaiser roll— this thing is worth lining up for. Pair the sandwich with their french fries, the best in the city arguably, and you’ll suddenly believe the hype. Award winning recipes of pulled pork, brisket, ribs and smoked chicken are also popular choices.
This place makes the best ribs in the city and rightfully holds the #1 spot on my list.
Pro Tip: Lines can stretch around the building at this popular spot. Order to go or there’s a few other locations in the area."
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Hannah Russell
"If you want to have barbecue that will knock your socks off, this is the place to go. Anthony Bourdain named it one of his 13 places to eat before you die. Their original location is based out of a former gas station and it isn't a fine dining experience, but it will hopefully be a meal you talk about long after your trip. They're known to have long lines, but most people think it's worth the wait. "
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Katie Howerton
"Suggestion from Eater, 3 locations "
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