There’s no denying how wildly popular Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que has become since it first opened under the moniker of “Oklahoma Joe’s” many years before. Joe’s has grown into such a sensation that it has even earned a spot on Anthony Bourdain’s list of 13 places to eat at before you die. Many national and regional publications have also published many praises for the top-ranked restaurant, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

The secret to Joe’s to-die-for barbecue lies in their use of contest-quality meat. Pulled pork, burnt ends, smoked chicken, and many more types of meat are cooked low and slow for hours until the meat falls off the bone. One of the most popular offerings on the menu is the Z-Man Sandwich, which is composed of mouthwatering sliced smoked brisket, smoked provolone, onion rings, and their house barbecue sauce, all served in a delicious Kaiser roll. The fare at Joe’s has also won many competitions, such as the American Royal Barbecue competition, the Jack Daniel’s World BBQ Championship, and the World Brisket Open.

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, 3002 West 47th Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66103, Phone: 913-772-3366

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