MISSION BBQ — Restaurant in Sterling

I’m just speechless and lost for words! First I want to start off by saying I almost ever never leave reviews unless it was really something bad or something that really that set to my expectations. I came to Misson BBQ last night on 6/12 to do a pick up order I got ribs, sides was mac and cheese and potato salad, and bake beans and the guy at the front was nice enough to give me 2 cornbread. At first I was confused because I thought he was just going hand me the stuff with no bag but he said no he like to show all the customers the food first to see what there getting and I really like that because at least you can see the presentation of the food before you take it. I don’t know if that’s a new thing I been to Mission BBQ maybe twice but it been some years but the times I had went it when I dine in so I don’t know if that’s how they do it when you do pick up orders only but I was very please and the gentleman was so polite and nice I wish I caught his name so I can give him a shoutout in here!!! but thank you for helping me!!! now get into the good part when I took my food home I’m not going lie I had expectations my food was going be good because I saw so many mixed reviews but I always like to give places a try not because there a few bad reviews in there but Babyyyyy!!!! OMG!!! them ribs were falling out them bones smh very flavorful to me and that mac and cheese I don’t eat everyone mac and cheese but it was so delicious and the season potato salad just very flavorful and the bake beans were a little on the sweet side for me but I crumble up my cornbread inside the beans and it tasted so much better and I tasted the cornbread by it self Omggg!!! so moist and soft after I ate it and not hard or burnt I was left speechless!!! will be coming back again. Like I said I don’t normally leave reviews but I like give recognition when I see it and again...

We hired Mission to cater our recent wedding. At first, Mission was simply the choice that made the most sense for our wedding at Wolf Trap. As we began working with the team it became very clear that we made the best choice without meaning to. Starting with the communication ahead of time, Beau was very attentive and thoughtful in helping us plan the event. The tasting was scheduled at our convenience and gave us a thorough look at what our options were, all of which were DELICIOUS. As for presentation and aesthetics on the wedding day, Beau and his team did an excellent job of making the buffet table look very "wedding." The food at the wedding (and the leftovers the next day, it keeps really well) was excellent. My husband has never considered BBQ as one of his favorites but he absolutely loved it. BBQ isn't typically a vegetarian friendly meal but we thoughtfully ordered sides that would make a meal without meat and the team took care to stuff their plates with extra of the sides they wanted. Some of our vegetarian friends reported they were able to happily eat, although a vegan may have a tougher time. Beau took care of us all throughout dinner and was very attentive without being invasive, starting with bringing us plates and topping up with our favorites as we asked for them. I also want to shout out his staff - I didn't get a lot of interaction with them but they were also great and had great attitudes and seemed happy to be there. We felt like we were the only wedding that day but turns out there were like 4 others happening in the region they serve too. This speaks to the attention, quality, and preparation of the staff. I would recommend Mission to anyone who asked, especially those planning weddings or events in the...

We went back for a second chance.

Same thing - NO !, NO ! !, NO ! ! !

Food is overpriced and small portions. The brisket is a greasy, no BBQ smoked flavor. The cheesy potatoes are like a ball of snot, the Carmel Apple thing was all breading no apples. The pulled chicken had no BBQ flavor and was chewy.

I tried to order burnt ends - the guy had no clue what I was talking about.

They make it big deal about sauce, if you need sauce on BBQ - you don't have good BBQ.

Not worth the money, roadside gas station BBQ is better.

FIRST REVIEW IS BELOW:

This place has health code issues.

I think I was the first one in the store on Saturday. When I walked in, I saw one of the workers along the food line rubbing face and scratching his beard and filling orders, touching food and to go containers. I told the Cashier, he did nothing. Then the same employee comes around to fill my order. I told him no and asked to speak with the manager - it didn't seem to register with the manager that it was disgusting. Honestly, the manager did not get it. He was using the front counter to build a small storage bin, He was placing the bin on the floor then on the counter, then back on the floor and back on the counter.

The food is nothing special, the burnt ends were cold and dry, the brisket was fairly moist and had some flavor, the coleslaw was dry, but that because they did not stir it up before serving. The turkey had no BBQ smoked taste, very dry, tasted like "liquid smoke". The corn bread was OK, dry but had a little nutty in flavor.

Very small portions, too small for the money.

Everyone deserves a second chance, we will try it again, but not...