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| - Totally worth it! Suck it up and brave the rough road, beyond the closed road barricade, through the big rig gas pumps, near the grimy parking spaces. A sign reminiscent of the old STP placard, "SNS", will become recognizable on a circa 1970 outlying building. I thought Mark Hamill might walk straight out of Corvette Summer movie to check on the smoker in the back. But once in, we were warmly greeted and drink orders taken immediately.
I ordered the 3 meat combo plate that came out in foil compartments in a plastic basket. Just missing frosty cold mugs for root beer, this is a great greasy spoon diner. Truckers, military, delivery people, young couples, a man in a suit in the corner, workmen speaking Spanish, all visited this place while I was there. Some of the owners/cooks will pass by, calling out food and truck driver requirements. Drinks are limited but I had an unsweetened iced tea. My combo had brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Sides were potato salad, pork beans, corn bread, and berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Trust the reviewers who actually made it in this place to eat. Get the brisket. It's some of the best this side of Austin, TX. The cornbread is almost perfect with whole soft kernels still in the mix. It's not too sweet and you can really taste corn more than sugar. The ribs and pulled pork were good but not the best in Vegas.
Here's a suggestion: shop Road Kill Grill and SNS together. They're not far apart. Get the brisket and cornbread at SNS. Then, get the ribs, sausage and pulled pork from RKG.
Service was good and pretty quick. Don't let the outside fool you. SNS is quaint but tastes like really good homemade food. Get there early if you want to try the special. I may catch some flak for this but it's better than Capriotti's Bobbie. The sandwich is like Thanksgiving in a sandwich, smoked turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gravy in a bun.
Although a diamond in the rough, SNS is fantastic in a nostalgic Route66 kind of manner. Pick up might be the way to go if you are used to higher and more modern end of eateries. Don't expect a bistro. But expect good smoked meats at a good price.
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