Updated: May 8, 2025 / 01:50 PM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City’s barbecue legacy continues to sizzle! KC snagged a top spot on Yelp’s list of best BBQ cities in America.

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Austin, Texas, was the No. 1 city for barbecue in the United States, and San Antonio claimed the No. 2 spot ahead of No. 3 Kansas City. The rest of Yelp’s top 10 list includes: Memphis, Tennessee ...

Kansas City barbecue is known around the country for its unique flavors and iconic restaurants. But a new report shows KC has some competition for the top spot.

The crowd-sourced review company stated that Kansas City is No. 3 in its Top 10 Cities for BBQ in the U.S. list unveiled on Wednesday, behind Texas cities Austin and San Antonio, respectively.

The meats are more varied. Henry Perry, the self-proclaimed “barbecue king” of Kansas City, defined the city’s style in the early 1900s by serving a little bit of everything to everyone.