Letter to Mike Mills at Memphis Championship Barbecue

Mike Mills
Founder
Memphis Championship Barbecue
3380 West Hacienda Avenue, Suite 101
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

Phone: (702) 869-9112

Dear Mr. Mills:

I am writing regarding a meal I had at your Las Vegas Boulevard location on April 11, 2009. I traveled to Las Vegas that weekend for a late thirtieth birthday celebration with a group of close family and friends. Before going to Las Vegas, I saw a special on the Food Network that declared your barbecue to be the best in the United States. Because I love barbecue and hate most of the pretentious, boring and overpriced food that one typically finds in the casinos and near the strip, I invited my group to go with me to your restaurant.

Unfortunately, my hotel directed me to your Las Vegas Boulevard location in North Las Vegas, which was significantly farther from my hotel than at least one of your other Las Vegas locations. In fact, our cab fare to your restaurant was more than $36.

However, when we walked into your restaurant, we were greeted by a warm, smiling waitress who took great care of us throughout the meal. The service was attentive, friendly and unobtrusive. The service, in combination with the food, made our pricey cab ride more than worth its cost.

I ordered the beef brisket sandwich because brisket has always been my favorite barbecue dish. The brisket was tender and perfectly cooked. Although I prefer brisket chopped (Texas style), I still liked the thicker cut brisket I was served. The only thing I might have preferred different about the sandwich would have been a stronger spice rub on the beef. Other than that minor issue, my meal was great. I ordered the macaroni and cheese and red beans and rice as sides, both of which were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The table also ordered corn muffins, which were tasty and comforting.

My other dining companions ordered the pulled pork sandwich and ribs. I did not try the ribs but I did try the pulled pork sandwich and wished I had ordered that as well. It was extremely tender and flavorful. The toasted buns were perfect for the sandwiches.

I also tried the baked beans. They were loaded with flavor and complemented the barbecue well. I did not try the sweet potatoes, because I don’t like sweet potatoes, but those who ordered them said they tasted good and were perfectly cooked.

Thank you very much for the great experience we all had at your restaurant. It was true comfort food at its best and at a better value than I could have expected. I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Las Vegas.


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