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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is a place to eat or drink in Kansas City, KS, part of the Kansas City guide. Cost: under $25.
3002 W 47th Ave · Kansas City, KS
Why you should go…
Yes, it's in a gas station, and yes, it's one of the most celebrated barbecue joints in America. The Z-Man sandwich and burnt ends draw lines out the door, and they move fast. This is the KC barbecue rite of passage.
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- #burnt-ends
- #casual
- #iconic-eats
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