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OT - Mission BBQ

JohnEggGio
JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
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It’s a chain, but they do a pretty good job.  Getting close to 100 locations.  Headquartered about a mile from my office.  They catered my daughter‘s high school graduation party a few years ago.  Everyone enjoyed it.

Love their patriotic theme.



Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
    There is one in my area. Really reminds me of Firehouse Subs. Their BBQ is not bad, but I only tried the brisket and pulled pork. They actually do smoke it right there on site. Unlike other BBQ chain joints.
    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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  • MacPa
    MacPa Posts: 20
    Good BBQ. The Philly store brought their truck with free food for the fire fighters to the volunteer fire house my son is a member at. If we go out for BBQ, Mission is the place.
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    It’s pretty cool, each day at noon they play the National Anthem - everything comes to a complete stop.  Turkey and cornbread are worth a try, too.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    Agree, it is solid and reliable.  They’ve catered several work celebrations and is an easy lunch spot when we’re running errands.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Huh. I had no idea they were HQ'd in Glen Burnout. I'm surprised we don't have one here in Frederick, though BBQ chains(other than the Famous Dave's that's been here for 20+ years) don't seem to last too long around here.
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    It's the only chain I consistently like.  Granted, I have only been to two locations and only a couple times.  Most places are serving me dry pork and overcooked "award winning" brisket.  Once in a while the stars align and you get a good serving.  BUT, Mission seems to have it down regarding how to hold it for service.  They also have "moist brisket" as a menu option which is melt in your mouth gelatenous goodness. 
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Eggcelsior said:
    Huh. I had no idea they were HQ'd in Glen Burnout. I'm surprised we don't have one here in Frederick, though BBQ chains(other than the Famous Dave's that's been here for 20+ years) don't seem to last too long around here.
    I’m surprised there’s not one in Fredneck, too. LOL
    Kidding, love Frederick - spent a lot of time out there over the years.  Buddy owns the Red Horse.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    That's cool! I haven't been to Red Horse in forever. I need to rectify that.
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Eggcelsior said:
    That's cool! I haven't been to Red Horse in forever. I need to rectify that.
    You should.  Brothers Kenny and Roy own/manage the place.  They’re all about providing good service and quality food, priced right.  Let me know when you’re planning to go - I’ll reach out to Roy.  He’ll make a point of meeting you, and make sure you’re treated well.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • GeezerSteve
    GeezerSteve Posts: 29
    My grandson is a catering manager for these guys. He's working to train some new people down in northern VA right now. He seems to like the place a lot. Their food s great as far as my wife and I see it.
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  • Lowcountrygamecock
    Lowcountrygamecock Posts: 416
    I’m not crazy about their brisket. Don’t like my brisket pre-sauced. Tastes like they chopped up old brisket, doused it in bbq sauce to keep it from being dry and warmed it up in a pan.  Not a fan of their sauce choices either. They need a good sweet option.  Pulled pork is good though and the sides are good. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,175
    edited December 2019
    Lowcountrygamecock said:
    I’m not crazy about their brisket. Don’t like my brisket pre-sauced. Tastes like they chopped up old brisket, doused it in bbq sauce to keep it from being dry and warmed it up in a pan.  Not a fan of their sauce choices either. They need a good sweet option.  Pulled pork is good though and the sides are good. 
    Presauced BBQ has me heading for the exit. Saucing means you’re covering up something. 
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  • CMH88
    CMH88 Posts: 43
    Lowcountrygamecock said:
    I’m not crazy about their brisket. Don’t like my brisket pre-sauced. Tastes like they chopped up old brisket, doused it in bbq sauce to keep it from being dry and warmed it up in a pan.  Not a fan of their sauce choices either. They need a good sweet option.  Pulled pork is good though and the sides are good. 
    you must have ordered the specific brisket that's pre-sauced because their normal brisket is not sauced. 
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  • Lowcountrygamecock
    Lowcountrygamecock Posts: 416
    It’s been a while but I remember that being the only option. Maybe that was the only option for brisket a sandwich???  They could have had regular sliced brisket.  Either way, what I had was not great. 
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    CMH88 said:
    Lowcountrygamecock said:
    I’m not crazy about their brisket. Don’t like my brisket pre-sauced. Tastes like they chopped up old brisket, doused it in bbq sauce to keep it from being dry and warmed it up in a pan.  Not a fan of their sauce choices either. They need a good sweet option.  Pulled pork is good though and the sides are good. 
    you must have ordered the specific brisket that's pre-sauced because their normal brisket is not sauced. 
    I agree, the brisket is not normally pre-sauced, whether on a sandwich or on the tray.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • CMH88
    CMH88 Posts: 43
    Lowcountrygamecock said:
    It’s been a while but I remember that being the only option. Maybe that was the only option for brisket a sandwich???  They could have had regular sliced brisket.  Either way, what I had was not great. 
    You ordered the chopped brisket sandwich, which is pre-sauced. I agree with you, it's sub-par. The regular brisket though is the best I've ever had, but I've only been around the northeast and mid-atlantic which aren't known for BBQ. I was curious how Mission stacked up compared to some of the real Texas joints. 
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Eggcelsior said:
    Huh. I had no idea they were HQ'd in Glen Burnout. I'm surprised we don't have one here in Frederick, though BBQ chains(other than the Famous Dave's that's been here for 20+ years) don't seem to last too long around here.
    Just read they will be opening in Frederick early 2021.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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