MISSION BBQ opened on September 11, 2011, ten years after the day our world changed forever. Proudly Serving Those Who Serve, we honor and give back to our Uniformed American
Heroes—Police, Fire, First Responders and our Military. Come enjoy authentic homemade BBQ where you’ll feel at home surrounded by heroic and patriotic tributes. And please join us during our salute to Our National Anthem each day at noon. You complete our Mission.
Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders. Based on 284 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
6820 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 357-4276
Website: https://mission-bbq.com/
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Rebecca McMahon
Delicious food, loaded with flavor and served hot! We have tried the ribs, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, baked beans and corn bread. Our first visit we were given a coupon for a free sandwich and everything was so good we went back the next week. The staff is friendly and helpful!
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Irish Rider 7
Great food and service! They greeted my father with a warm handshake (a Korean Vet- who wears his veteran hat everywhere) at the door. They then took our order and didn’t make us pay one cent! Then the Owner/GM gave us free banana pudding! Incredible visit! We arrived 15 minutes prior to the Noon salute to our beloved Stars and Stripes! Truly a giving organization!
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Julie Wythe
Very friendly staff. Clean and spacious dining room. Plenty of food. Happened to be there at noon and they play the National Anthem…and everything stops and people look to the flag. Very cool. We will be back.
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J B
How can you not just appreciate a place like this! The celebration of our military and first responders! O…. did I mention they have awesome BBQ too? Had the sampler plater, and it was more than enough food to eat. First, the brisket ho boy, this was a great brisket, perfectly cooked and flavers throughout. Best of all, it was jucy with the perfect texture! Next, the sausage, one word, delicious! Last was the pulled pork it had a great flavor. However, just a bit dry for me, but fear not they have an abundance of BBQ sauces to make up for that. It was the only thing i added sauce to. Overall, the celebration of our heroes really made this place a great stop for my dinner.
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Abimael Medina
My new go-to BBQ place in town. Perfectly seasoned meats and the sides are delicious too! Very generous servings, definitely want to show up hungry. The Ribs were a little on the dry side(although extremely tender), but they have plenty of BBQ options that will fix that problem. Highly recommend!!
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Chai A
MISSION BBQ is a great bbq chain out of Texas. It’s impressive that with so many locations they can still keep the quality of the bbq so consistently good. The whole experience takes me right back to fond memories of great bbq in Austin, TX where that aroma of smoke and bbq just hits you as you walk in.
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Janet Forrest
Food was pretty good. Definitely could have been a bit more for the price. There was a nice selection of BBQ sauces. Brisket was delicious! We got a meat sampler platter. Not really enough for 2 people but nice to try the variety.
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Stefine Loewe
Love this restaurant! Especially a young man who works there named Gareth. He’s remembers me when i come in and is always so happy and welcoming. He gave me some free desserts my first time in and was super helpful. It’s so hard to find good customer service now a days so he is always a delight when we come in!
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SB L
Mission complete
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Mary Windhamsmith
I had high hopes for this place . The food was OK , bake beans taste vinegary. Mac and cheese bland , the bbq was OK brisket was dry ribs were decent .Hubby enjoyed the salmon . I feel for almost 20 bucks a person the portion size could have been more the best part of the meal was the fries for the amount of $ they expect I hope most of the proceeds actually go to the veterans
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