Lucky Cat BBQ

I was fortunate Lucky Cat was on my side of town. I saw their food truck at the Terrible's on Fort Apache and Charleston and decided to give them a try. I'm so glad I did. Let's start with the good. (1) The brisket was delicious. It was well seasoned, super soft and falling apart. I still have dreams about that brisket. (2) The owner was super nice and ordering from the menu was easy with no issue. Now the bad. (1) I don't have anything negative to say, but I have a couple of suggestions. The first is that I hope they'll come to the West Side more. (2) Not a big deal, but I hope they can package their sides separately. I hate when my Mac Salad gets warmed from the heat of the meats. Overall, another great addition to Vegas. I can't wait to try that brisket again.

I've been trying to catch this food truck for months! But my schedule just hasn't been able to get there when they come to my side of town!The food is amazing! Affordable for all that you get. It comes with jasmine rice automatically. Then you get a choice of 2 sides if you order a plate combo. I got the pulled pork and sliced brisket with double Mac! And with any good bbq, you have to try the banana pudding! Yum across the board!! Can't wait to try everything they have!!The service is great. You can tell the owners care about what they serve and guide you if you're not sure on what things are or what to get. Very humble with how fast they are blowing up! As far as ambiance, it's a food truck. But a clean and not greasy dirty food truck. I hope locals keep giving these people business, so they can build a brick and mortar to go to!!

Go out of your way to find this food truck! Unique barbecue influenced by Hawaii, Texas, and Korea. That mix of big flavors comes to the fore in the sides, especially the sesame-scented macaroni salad and umami-rich cole slaw.The special meats of the day were good, but the standards were so outstanding that I think we'd choose those next time. We love braised lamb shank, and Lucky Cat's had good lamb flavor, but our portion was a bit dry and could have used more braising sauce. Similarly, the short rib was dominated by the rub, and the meat inside wasn't as moist as I'd hoped. That said, these nitpicks feel downright silly when you consider the towering glory of that BRISKET and that PORK BELLY.The brisket and belly are legit magnificent: a perfect balance of tender meat and just enough unctuous fat. They offer the option of keto-friendly greens under your meat, but splurge for the carbs of the jasmine rice. This meat deserves the best possible support. The pork ribs were also terrific, with a deeply smoky cure.The sweet heat sauce was our favorite -- it's not spicy, just a bit warm. Superb on the pork belly and pulled pork. But if you're getting that brisket or pork ribs, IMHO they don't need much help.We tried the special pumpkin cheesecake, which was really a whipped pudding or mousse with some pastry in the cup -- a nice closer if you still have room. Truly worth a special trip. Get extra to take home!

I got their chopped brisket sandwich with spicy bbq sauce and Hawaiian macaroni salad.Their brisket is really woody and smoky, tender and the bark was peppery and delicious. I'm not usually a fan of fusion foods as they can be extremely hit or miss, but the Asian flavors here blended seamlessly with the smoky and rich American BBQ.Mac salad was delicious. I loved how peppery it was and that there was cucumber to keep it from being toooo heavy tasting. Some little nitpicks1. I took the sandwich to go so ate it about 20 minutes after it was made. The meat temperature wasn't hot, and I'm not sure if it ever was to begin with. It definitely would've tasted better reheated but I ate it as is. 2. The sesame bun used was on the thick and dry side. I wanted a sandwich but I ended up only eating a tiny bit of the bun. It wasn't good in my opinion. A different kind would be better3. I got spicy bbq sauce but tasted zero spiciness, so I wonder if their heat preferences are on the lower side or if maybe I got the wrong sauce? I overall would eat this again! Next time I would get myself some sliced brisket and eat it there so that it's nice and hot

There was a line of people waiting for Lucky Cat BBQ when we arrived, which typically means we were about to eat somewhere special. From all the Instagram hype I was seeing about this place, I was excited to get my hands on this BBQ. Unfortunately, the bun our sandwiches came on was not good - stale even, and ruined the remaining ensemble. When eaten alone, the meat was good. It was cooked well and seasoned well. With a better bun these sandwiches would have been awesome. Perhaps considering ordering something without a bun? The mac n cheese had a good flavor, but was nothing to get hyped up about. The cost is above what I'd expect for comparable items elsewhere. Lastly, we ordered one of their desserts and were never given it. We didn't realize until it was too late, because there are no seating areas outside the food truck so we went to a park to eat our food. All things considered, our experience was not what I was expecting. I will only try this food truck again if it is not out of my way to visit - I wouldn't travel more than 10 min to get it. Also I'd stay away from the sandwiches and ensure I got my complete order before leaving the truck area.

I finally got my chance to try Lucky Cat's BBQ food truck. Following them on Facebook, I knew Lucky Cat would be in the neighborhood today and I stopped on the way home from DT Las Vegas.I looked at the menu, but I had pretty much settled on a banh mi sandwich. That's what I ordered with brisket. The two sides I got were Hawaiian style macaroni salad and Asian slaw. For dessert, I got the ube cheesecake. Everything was packed nicely for bringing home to eat.The banh mi was great. It was spicy with good pickled vegetables and the brisket was a good meat for the sandwich. The roll was perfect for the banh mi. The two sides added a lot to my sandwich. The Asian slaw with it's mayo dressing and flavors hit the spot. I was new to Hawaiian srtyle macaroni salad and this was a super change. Just the right amount of mayo and a small amount of tuna made this something I'd order as a side again.The ube cheesecake was wonderful. Do not leave without adding one of their cheesecakes to your order.Service was friendly and fast. I've known Shawn for a number of years and it was a pleasure patronizing his new business. It was also a pleasure eating his food.Good luck to Lucky Cat BBQ! Props to Eva too!

WSOP Day 10 - Just wrapped a 5/10 PLO at Aria."You don't come and wait in line, you don't eat" I say to three Asian poker buds."But it's 108° outside" they complain in unison."Fine, I'll just go by myself and enjoy my juicy BBQ brisket on a bed of furikake rice and Hawaiian style tuna mac salad all by myself". To which everyone says "wait for us".Yes, you read that right, furikake rice and a side option for Hawaiian style mac salad. The USDA Prime brisket, well trimmed. Simple rub. Dark bark. Gorgeous smoke ring. Wiggly, jiggly and passes the spank test. Well rendered fat but still plenty rich and juicy thanks to its grade. Good smoke flavor with very little astringency and a hint of bitterness. The sauce, if you must, thick, slightly sweet with pronounced coffee notes. It works with the smoky goodness of the brisket.Pulled pork and guts (jalapeno and cheddar sausage) both on offer. Neither sampled.Plates come with two sides plus rice or tossed greens. Two good sized slices of brisket. $23. Pricy by Texas standards. Dirt cheap by Hawaii standards. This is USDA Prime after all.Follow on IG for popup dates and locations.So why not five stars? I've eaten at Franklin's, Snow's, Black's and done the Lockhart BBQ trail.Absolutely worth baking in the dry heat of the Vegas desert.

Oh my , where do I start ? The owner Shawn was very nice and informative as we talked about bbq in Texas and South Carolina. I grew up in the Carolinas and lived in Texas for a few years and have had my share of bbq in many , many states. I'm pretty much a bbq nut. I grew up on whole hog pulled pork , but have grown to love brisket , hot links , and other things that are popular in other regions. This is a food truck currently in the parking lot of a Maaco Paint and Body Shop , next to the Wells Fargo Bank. This is a Texas Bbq place with an Asian Influence. They have Specials and of course the Main Menu with hearty meats , sides , and desserts to choose from. I got the 2 Meat Special with Upgrades. The Lucky Cat Prime Brisket is $3 more and I got a Dinosaur Beef Short Rib which was another $12. My 2 sides were the Gooey Mac & Cheese and Asian Slaw. The meats were also on a bed of Jasmine Rice with Furikake. He also gave me a small container of the Garlic Chili Pulled Pork to try for this review. I also got for dessert the Caramel Banana Pudding with Choco Graham Cracker Crumble and little Nilla Waffers to add to it. Yes I had a ton of leftovers for the next day and to share with my son and daughter in law. They have 4 main Bbq Sauces and a Special Bbq Sauce that they have on occasion and they were nice enough to let me try all of them. They also gave me suggestions of which ones go better with which meats. Of course everyone has their own taste and you may go another way as I did a little. The Sauces are as follows :MEOW SAUCE: House BBQ Sauce, tangy with a hint of sweet was good , but not my pick for really anything. MEOW'S REVENGE : A spicy version of Meow Sauce, multi pepper base. I liked on the Beef Rib and Brisket. MEOWSPRESSO: Dark Roast Espresso with Rendered Brisket Base. Recommended to go with the brisket and beef ribs. I like it best on the Pulled Pork. SWEET HEAT: Strawberry Thai Chili, suggested on Pork Belly and Pulled Pork. Is My Favorite. I think it knocked it out of the park on the Beef Rib. It was also good on the Brisket. There's also a SECRET MENU sauce that's a Sour and Spicy Chimichurri style sauce. This was recommended for the Beef Rib , but I didn't particular care for this one. You may feel differently of course. The Bed of Rice was fluffy and good. The Slaw is a little sweet. The Mac & Cheese was okay , but I'm not a big Mac & Cheese guy so others may enjoy it more than me. I'm more of a Bbq Bean guy with bits of Brisket in it. They also gave me a small taster of the 4 Meat Chili and it is meaty and has no beans. It's not bad , but I wouldn't get it again. The Banana Pudding is not your traditional yellow banana pudding , it is whipped. It has the flavor , but not the consistency you may be used to. I want to try the Ube Whipped Cheesecake next time. It is from the Philippines and is a vegetable like yam. I also saw previous pictures of Texas Twinkies which I would definitely like to try. They are Stuffed Poblano & Jalapenos w/ Smoked Cream Cheese & Brisket, Wrapped in Bacon. Whew , this was a long one ! Ha ha. I would definitely recommend you trying this food truck and look out for the Specials. I highly recommend the Dinosaur Beef Short Rib ! I know a lot of people have been recommending the Brisket which is really good , but the Beef Rib is the STAR.

Lucky Cat BBQ is a newly started up BBQ food truck serving THE BEST beef brisket in Las Vegas. I rarely give 5 star reviews nowadays but I say Shawn's (owner/chef) beef brisket is THE BEST in Las Vegas. Ever since going to Texas (specifically Austin, TX) in 2018, i've been depressed with every brisket i've tried since then. Had came here with a friend to try out the food truck officially. Currently, they've "set up shop" in front of Maaco Auto Body off of Spring Mountain and Arville, just west of Wells Fargo. Refer to https://www.instagram.com/LuckyCatBBQ/ for location updates and times !We both ordered a 2 PROTEIN COMBO PLATE with LUCKY CAT PRIME BRISKET (+$3) and MESQUITE SMOKED PORK BELLY on a bed of jasmine rice. He chose GOOEY MAC & CHEESE and ASIAN SLAW for his 2 sides while I chose GOOEY MAC & CHEESE and HAWAIIAN MAC SALAD. The LUCKY CAT PRIME BRISKET is WORTH the extra $3 as its the most melt-in-your-mouth, fatty, juicy brisket Las Vegas has to offer. Delicious peppery bark on the brisket. Similar for the MESQUITE SMOKED PORK BELLY. Melt in your mouth and fatty with a nice strawberry pepper barkThe GOOEY MAC & CHEESE is nice and cheesy, definitely not for the lactose intolerant. The HAWAIIAN MAC SALAD uses penne pasta but still has the ingredients you expect like chopped veggies. Not overpowering in mayo, which is nice. Bed of jasmine rice was good. Not overly mushy like a lot of places would make it to be. They have 4 MEOW SAUCES to offer. MEOW SAUCE: House BBQ Sauce, tangy with a hint of sweet. Recommended for everything.MEOW'S REVENGE : A spicy version of Meow Sauce, multi pepper base.MEOWSPRESSO: Dark Roast Espresso with Rendered Brisket Base. Recommended to go with the brisket and beef ribs.SWEET HEAT: Strawberry Thai Chili, suggested on Pork Belly and Pulled Pork.There's also a SECRET MENU sauce thats a Sour and Spicy Chimichurri style sauce. I like spicy so my go-tos is the MEOW'S REVENGE and SWEET HEAT. Both delicious in their own way. Had just tried the SECRET MENU sauce too which was delicious. Sourness cuts through the fattiness of the meats. Definitely need some assistance when dealing with these delicious fatty meats. But the regular MEOW'S SAUCE or the MEOW'S REVENGE has a nice tanginess to it which helps as well. Highly recommend this food truck for their brisket and pork belly. Definitely my favorite in town. Support a small local business. Would LOVE to eat this every day but my arteries and body would quickly answer no to that.

One of the best burgers I have ever had. The burger was so good I forgot to take a picture . I got the #1 combo, it was hot fresh and the fries had a great flavor. When ordering they ask for a funny name not your own name. It was pretty funny listening to all the names. I will be back