Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 10464194)

It's all about what you were raised on. Kind of like people who swear by Pepsi or Coke. To each, his own. They're all good.


And the "West Texas BBQ" place is in California???

Originally Posted by thurman merman (Post 10464226)

Many polls have been taken, and the people have spoken. Oklahoma Joe's is the overwhelming favorite in KC.

Originally Posted by scho63 (Post 10463876)

Oklahoma Joe's was just ranked 3rd best place to eat in the US by Yelp!

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/...united-states/

http://officialblog.yelp.com/2014/02...abies-now.html

Place has serious mojo!

Here is the full list, which you can use on your next vacation:
1. Da Poke Shack, Kailua-Kona, HI
2. Paseo, Seattle, WA
3. Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue, Kansas City, KS
4. The Cinnamon Snail, New York, NY
5. Porto’s Bakery, Burbank, CA
6. Dametra Cafe, Carmel by the Sea, CA
7. Alinea, Chicago, IL
8. Franklin Barbecue, Austin, TX
9. Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA
10. Joe’s Falafel, Los Angeles, CA
11. Sushi Izakaya Gaku, Honolulu, HI
12. Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs, Denver, CO
13. Oscar’s Mexican Seafood, San Diego, CA
14. Coop’s West Texas Barbeque, Lemon Grove, CA
15. Tacos El Gordo, Chula Vista, CA
16. Cheese Board Pizza, Berkeley, CA
17. Ricky’s Fish Tacos, Los Angeles, CA
18. Ono Seafood, Honolulu, HI
19. Bogart’s Smoke House, Saint Louis, MO
20. Bakery Nouveau, Seattle, WA
21. Baguette Cafe, Las Vegas, NV
22. Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY
23. T-Deli, San Diego, CA
24. Built to Grill, Portland, OR
25. Alforon, San Diego, CA
26. Daniel, New York, NY
27. Hot Doug’s, Chicago, IL
28. Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s Deli, Astoria, NY
29. Blues City Deli, Saint Louis, MO
30. The Kitchen Restaurant, Sacramento, CA
31. Cream Pan, Tustin, CA
32. Dave’s Fresh Pasta, Somerville, MA
33. Café Besalu, Seattle, WA
34. The French Laundry, Yountville, CA
35. Turf N’ Surf Po Boy, Austin, TX
36. Café Rolle, Sacramento, CA
37. Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, Downers Grove, IL
38. Yoshino Japanese Deli, Carlsbad, CA
39. Opal Thai Food, Haleiwa, HI
40. Lou’s Cafe, San Francisco, CA
41. Marukame Udon, Honolulu, HI
42. Monell’s Dining & Catering, Nashville, TN
43. Roxie Food Center, San Francisco, CA
44. Graham Avenue Meats And Deli, Brooklyn, NY
45. Le Bernardin, New York, NY
46. El Chato Taco Truck, Los Angeles, CA
47. Mr. Gyros, Seattle, WA
48. The Waffle Window, Portland, OR
49. Per Se, New York, NY
50. Geste Shrimp Truck, Kahului, HI
51. Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights, Cypress, CA
52. Sushi Ota, San Diego, CA
53. Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco, CA
54. Sweet Potato Stall, Santa Clara, CA
55. Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY
56. Peter’s Kettle Corn, Oakland, CA
57. Johnny Pacific, Winnetka, CA
58. El Chilango, Arlington, VA
59. Ike’s Place, San Francisco, CA
60. Fishermen’s Grill, Portland, ME
61. Sabroso! Mexican Grill, Garden Grove, CA
62. District Wine, Long Beach, CA
63. Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, Houston, TX
64. Bludso’s BBQ, Compton, CA
65. Tiki Juice Bar, Anaheim, CA
66. Wally’s Cafe, Emeryville, CA
67. Vinh Loi Tofu, Reseda, CA
68. Mama D’s Italian Kitchen, Newport Beach, CA
69. Los Andes Restaurant, Providence, RI
70. Little Luca Sandwich Shop & Deli, South San Francisco, CA
71. Pho 95, Denver, CO
72. Garbo’s Grill, Key West, FL
73. Ono Tacos, Lahaina, HI
74. Mattern Sausage & Deli, Orange, CA
75. The Market Grill, Monrovia, CA
76. Urasawa, Beverly Hills, CA
77. Dat Cajun Guy, Haleiwa, HI
78. Los Agaves, Santa Barbara, CA
79. Outlaws Cafe, Van Nuys, CA
80. Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken, Memphis, TN
81. Short Leash Dogs Food Truck, Phoenix, AZ
82. Pono Market, Kapaa, HI
83. Wafels & Dinges, New York, NY
84. Bell Street Farm, Los Alamos, CA
85. Uchiko, Austin, TX
86. Little Deli & Pizzeria, Austin, TX
87. Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
88. Kang Hodong Baekjeong, Los Angeles, CA
89. Komi, Washington, DC
90. Stuff I Eat, Inglewood, CA
91. Taste of Ethiopia, Pflugerville, TX
92. Hy Mart Sandwiches, North Hollywood, CA
93. The Codmother Fish and Chips, San Francisco, CA
94. Mastro’s Steakhouse, Beverly Hills, CA
95. Sushi Sasabune, Honolulu, HI
96. Bern’s Steak House, Tampa, FL
97. Postino Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ
98. Pappy’s Smokehouse, Saint Louis, MO
99. Uchi, Austin, TX
100. Zia Gourmet Pizza, San Diego, CA

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 10464288)

Yeah, it's a gas station... I don't need fancy, but it's a gas station. If they were all that awesome you'd think they'd maybe open a restaurant.

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 10464288)

Yeah, it's a gas station... I don't need fancy, but it's a gas station. If they were all that awesome you'd think they'd maybe open a restaurant.

Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson (Post 10464137)

I think OK Joe's has wonderful ribs. Haven't tried the burnt ends though. They never have them when I'm there. Gates is super overrated IMO. I also believe LC's is super underrated.

Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 10464301)

Um, dude, the gas station is the original location. They have two other regular restaurant locations in KC. The original location in the gas station is the funkiest for atmosphere.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 10464119)

Oklahoma Joe's is very good.

But when I think "KC barbeque" I think burnt ends and pork ribs. I don't think beef brisket or pulled pork, the things that I believe OK Joe's does best.

That's why I think OK Joes is overrated for "KC Barbeque." I'd go to Gates, Bryants, LC's and Jack Stack any day of the week over OK Joes.

Originally Posted by BiStateNo (Post 10464553)

I have to honest - Out here in Olathe, we have a little dive called "Smokin' Joes" on Santa Fe. I've been eating the grub there for years and years and I actually prefer it to Oklahoma Joe's. Personal preference I guess.

Originally Posted by taterhog (Post 10464292)

Sweet. Been to two in the top 10. That Alinea is one weird ass place to eat. I wasn't for sure what was food and what was part of the decorations.

For the person who mentioned Strouds. It should be on here. Pan fried chicken in soybean oil is sickeningly good.

Anybody been to Papa Bob's BBQ? It was on the Man vs Food episode with Strouds. It looked good, but haven't been yet.

Originally Posted by Stewie (Post 10464736)

Their chicken is fried in shortening.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 10464345)

I've eaten at one other OK Joe's besides the original, and since eating at the original, I don't even **** with the rest.

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 10464791)

They have one in Tulsa, which is nowhere close to the original in KC. I was so disappointed when I ate there.