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Mission BBQ Menu Prices 2026: Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork & Sides

Full Mission BBQ menu prices for 2026 — the patriotic barbecue chain built to honor America's military and first responders. Brisket Sandwich $12.99, Pulled Pork Sandwich $10.99, Half Rack St. Louis Ribs $19.99, Full Rack $29.99, Quarter Chicken $9.99, and the legendary Banana Pudding $4.99. Four regional BBQ sauces on every table. National anthem plays daily at noon. ~180 East Coast and Midwest locations.

Founded Glen Burnie MD 2011~180 locationsNational anthem daily at noon4 regional BBQ saucesHonors military & first responders
Mission BBQ — representative bbq dish
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Signature items

Brisket Sandwich$12.99
Pulled Pork Sandwich$10.99
Half Rack St. Louis Ribs$19.99
Quarter Chicken Plate$9.99
Banana Pudding$4.99
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Cheapest full plate
Quarter Chicken Plate $9.99

Smoked quarter chicken with two sides. The entry-price plate on the menu.

Most popular
Pulled Pork Sandwich $10.99

Carolina-style slow-smoked pulled pork on a brioche bun — the chain's most-ordered item.

Signature ribs
Half Rack St. Louis Ribs $19.99

Slow-smoked St. Louis spare ribs, wet or dry-rub. Full rack $29.99.

Must-try dessert
Banana Pudding $4.99

Southern-style banana pudding with Nilla wafers. The most iconic Mission BBQ dessert.

Ribs at Mission BBQ

St. Louis vs. Baby Back — what's the difference and which to order

Mission BBQ smokes two styles of pork ribs. St. Louis-style spare ribs are larger, meatier, and fattier — the BBQ competition cut. Baby back ribs are smaller, leaner, and slightly more tender. Both are available wet or dry-rub.

$19.99 half / $29.99 full

St. Louis-Style Ribs

Cut from the belly side of the rib cage, St. Louis ribs are wider, flatter, and fattier than baby backs. Mission BBQ slow-smokes them for the rendered fat and heavy smoke ring that defines competition-style BBQ. The full rack is the chain's most impressive table centerpiece.

$18.99 half / $28.99 full

Baby Back Ribs

Cut from the loin, baby backs are smaller, more curved, and slightly leaner than St. Louis. They cook a bit faster and have a more delicate pork flavor. A half rack makes a complete lunch order without committing to the full rack.

$14.99

Rib Tips

The trimmed cartilage-and-meat ends from St. Louis preparation. Rib tips are fattier and more intensely flavored than the main rack. A pitmaster's cut — often the favorite of the staff.

Rib StyleHalf RackFull Rack
St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs$19.99$29.99
Baby Back Ribs$18.99$28.99
Rib Tips$14.99 (plate)
Combo plates

Mission BBQ combo plates and dinner deals (2026 prices)

Mission BBQ's combo plates let you mix BBQ traditions in a single order. All combo plates include two sides and cornbread.

Quarter Chicken Plate$9.99

  • Smoked quarter chicken (breast or leg)
  • Two sides of your choice

Cheapest full plate on the menu.

Pulled Pork Plate$12.99

  • Hand-pulled Carolina-style smoked pork
  • Two sides of your choice

Most popular protein plate.

Brisket Plate$15.99

  • Sliced or chopped Texas-style smoked brisket
  • Two sides of your choice

2-Meat Combo Plate$17.99

  • Any two pit meats (brisket, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, sausage)
  • Two sides of your choice
  • Cornbread

Best way to sample two BBQ traditions.

3-Meat Combo Plate$22.99

  • Any three pit meats
  • Two sides of your choice
  • Cornbread

Best-value plate for big eaters or the curious.

Whole Chicken Plate$26.99

  • Full smoked chicken
  • Three sides
  • Cornbread

Best for sharing or a very hungry individual.

Signature feature

The four regional BBQ sauces on every Mission BBQ table

Mission BBQ is one of the only barbecue chains to put four distinct regional sauces on every table — representing the major American BBQ traditions. The idea is exploration: try each with each meat and find your combination.

The four sauces rotate in naming by season and market but consistently represent four regional styles: Texas-style (thick, sweet-smoky, tomato-based), Memphis-style (thin, tangy, vinegar-forward), Carolina-style (either mustard-based or apple-cider vinegar), and a National/House sauce (Mission BBQ's own sweet-savory blend designed for broad appeal). Unlike chains that sauce meat in the kitchen, Mission BBQ lets customers control their own sauce application at the table — a deliberate nod to the regional traditions where sauce is always on the side.

The sauce program is one of the most-cited aspects of Mission BBQ's dining experience in online reviews. Regulars develop strong preferences — pulled pork + Carolina mustard is a common pairing; brisket + Texas sweet is the most popular combination.

  • Texas Style: Thick, sweet, smoky, tomato-base
  • Memphis Style: Thin, tangy, vinegar-forward
  • Carolina Style: Mustard or apple-cider vinegar base
  • National/House: Sweet-savory house blend
  • On the table: All four, every visit
  • Cost: Included, unlimited refills on request
Cheapest items

The 10 cheapest items at Mission BBQ (May 2026)

Ranked by current national-average price. Mission BBQ sits in the casual-dining price range — the floor is higher than fast food but the portions and quality reflect it.

  1. 1Cornbread (per piece)House-baked, included with combo plates.$1.99
  2. 2Bottled Water$2.49
  3. 3Fountain Drink (Regular)$2.99
  4. 4Sweet Iced Tea$2.99
  5. 5Baked Beans (side)$3.49
  6. 6Coleslaw (side)$3.49
  7. 7Green Beans (side)$3.49
  8. 8Mac & Cheese (side)Most-ordered side.$3.99
  9. 9Corn on the Cob (side)$3.99
  10. 10Quarter Chicken PlateCheapest full protein plate.$9.99
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Every item on Mission BBQ's standard menu (with 2026 prices)

All categories below. Regional specials and limited-time items vary by location — check your local store for current rotating meats and seasonal items.

About these prices. Pricing shown is national-average as of May 2026, sourced from publicly documented Mission BBQ pricing across U.S. markets. Mission BBQ operates as a franchise chain and per-store pricing varies. Urban East Coast markets (Baltimore, D.C., Philadelphia, New York metro) may run 10–15% above the prices shown. Confirm at your local store.
Price comparison

How Mission BBQ compares to Texas Roadhouse, Outback, and Cracker Barrel

Like-for-like comparison of casual-dining BBQ and American restaurants at similar price points, May 2026 national averages.

CategoryMission BBQTexas RoadhouseOutback SteakhouseCracker Barrel
Signature sandwich/entrée$12.99$14.99$17.99$12.99
Ribs (half rack)$19.99$19.99$21.99$18.99
Chicken plate$9.99$14.99$15.99$11.99
Cheapest full plate$9.99$10.99$12.99$9.99
Signature side$3.49$3.99$4.49$3.49
Dessert$4.99$5.49$6.99$4.49

Mission BBQ positions at the lower-to-mid end of the casual-dining tier for BBQ specifically. Its chicken plates and sides undercut Texas Roadhouse and Outback by a notable margin, while rib pricing is competitive with both. The primary differentiator is the BBQ-specialist focus and the regional-sauce experience.

About Mission BBQ

The BBQ chain built on a mission to honor America's heroes.

Mission BBQ was founded on September 11, 2011 — the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks — in Glen Burnie, Maryland by Bill Kraus and Steve Newton. The date was deliberate: the chain's founding mission was explicitly to honor military personnel, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and first responders through great American barbecue.

From the first location, Mission BBQ stopped for the national anthem at noon every day, decorated its walls with military and first-responder tributes, and built a BBQ program drawing on the four great American regional traditions: Texas (brisket), Memphis (ribs), Carolina (pulled pork), and the Deep South (smoked chicken). The regional four-sauce table program was central from day one — a way of sampling American BBQ geography in a single meal.

The chain grew steadily through franchising, reaching approximately 180 locations across the East Coast and Midwest by 2026 — states including Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and others. It remains privately held and founder-led.

2011Founded (Sept. 11, Glen Burnie MD)
~180Locations
4Regional BBQ sauces on every table
NoonNational anthem, every day
Common questions

Mission BBQ menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Mission BBQ's menu, prices, ribs, sauces, and the national anthem tradition.

How much does a brisket sandwich cost at Mission BBQ in 2026?

The Mission BBQ Brisket Sandwich is $12.99 as of May 2026. It features Texas-style smoked beef brisket on a toasted brioche bun, with your choice of regional sauce on the side. For a full meal, add two sides for roughly $7–$8 more. Pricing can vary by location — East Coast urban markets sometimes run slightly higher.

What BBQ sauces does Mission BBQ offer?

Mission BBQ puts four regional sauces on every table — typically representing Texas (sweet and smoky), Memphis (vinegar-forward and thin), Carolina (mustard-based or vinegar), and a National (a house-made sweet sauce). The sauce lineup is one of the chain's signature moves: rather than pairing one sauce to each meat, customers are encouraged to explore all four with each order. Sauces are replenished at the table on request.

What time does Mission BBQ play the national anthem?

Every Mission BBQ location plays the national anthem daily at noon. The chain asks customers to stop, stand, and observe a moment of respect. It is one of the most distinctive brand rituals in the chain restaurant segment and ties directly to Mission BBQ's founding mission of honoring military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

Are Mission BBQ ribs dry-rub or sauced?

Mission BBQ offers ribs both ways. The St. Louis-style spare ribs and Baby Back Ribs can be ordered wet (sauced) or dry-rubbed, depending on your preference. The dry rub reflects the Memphis BBQ tradition — a complex spice crust that builds bark on the smoke. Wet ribs get brushed with sauce during the final stage of cooking. Half Rack St. Louis is $19.99; Full Rack is $29.99.

How many locations does Mission BBQ have?

Mission BBQ operates approximately 180 locations as of 2026, concentrated on the East Coast and Midwest. The brand was founded in Glen Burnie, Maryland (near Baltimore/Annapolis) in 2011 and has expanded primarily through franchising across states including Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and the Carolinas. Use the store locator at mission-bbq.com to find the nearest location.

What is the cheapest item at Mission BBQ?

The most affordable entry point is a single piece of cornbread at $1.99. Among proteins, the Quarter Chicken Plate at $9.99 is the cheapest full plate on the menu — a quarter of smoked chicken with two sides. The Pulled Pork Sandwich ($10.99) is the next step up and among the most popular value choices. Individual sides run $3.49–$4.49.

Is Mission BBQ good for large groups?

Yes — Mission BBQ is well-suited for group dining. The 3-Meat Combo Plate ($22.99) lets individuals sample multiple BBQ traditions in one order. For groups, the Full Rack St. Louis Ribs ($29.99) and the Whole Chicken Plate ($26.99) are natural table-share items. Large-party catering is available; Mission BBQ has an active catering program designed for military units, fire stations, and corporate groups.

Does Mission BBQ honor military and first responders?

Yes — this is central to the brand identity. Mission BBQ was founded specifically to honor the military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and first responders. Many locations offer military and first-responder discounts (typically 10–15% with valid ID) — confirm at your local store. The national anthem plays at noon at every location, and the restaurant's décor consistently features military and first-responder tributes.

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