Project BBQ Unveils Enhanced Patio for Year-Round Dining

New canopy, heaters, and menu items aim to create a comfortable, interactive outdoor dining experience.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The outdoor patio and backyard at Project BBQ, a food truck on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, have been redesigned with a retractable canopy, misters, heaters, and an outdoor barbecue to allow for year-round dining. The renovations are intended to create a relaxed, backyard cookout atmosphere where guests can engage with the cooking process and enjoy new menu items like BBQ chicken Philly sandwiches and brisket grilled cheese.

Why it matters

The upgrades to Project BBQ's outdoor space aim to extend the business's operating season and create a more comfortable, interactive dining experience that reflects the culture of outdoor barbecuing in Las Vegas. The changes come as the city sees more frequent rain and extreme weather, making a covered, climate-controlled patio an important investment for food trucks and other open-air dining venues.

The details

The renovations at Project BBQ include a retractable canopy, misters, and heaters to shield guests from weather extremes. An outdoor barbecue was also added so that customers can interact with the chefs and see the cooking process. The updated menu features new items like BBQ chicken Philly sandwiches, brisket grilled cheese, and elote in a cup to match the casual, backyard vibe.

  • The renovations were completed at the end of the 2025 season.
  • Project BBQ has had to shut down for about 17 days per year due to rain prior to the upgrades.

The players

Project BBQ

A food truck located on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.

Rob Baker

The co-owner of Project BBQ.

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What they’re saying

“We've had to shut down for about 17 days every year due to rain, so that canopy really came in handy over the holidays.”

— Rob Baker, Co-owner (x1075lasvegas.com)

“And because I kind of lost the whole element of cooking and being part of the guest experience, we added an outdoor barbecue so me and the chefs can stand out there and talk to people and listen to their stories about how they do it [barbecue], and show them how we do it, right in front of them.”

— Rob Baker, Co-owner (x1075lasvegas.com)

What’s next

The renovated patio and new menu items at Project BBQ are expected to attract more customers and extend the food truck's operating season through the winter months.

The takeaway

Project BBQ's investment in a covered, climate-controlled patio highlights the importance of adaptable outdoor dining spaces in Las Vegas, where extreme weather can disrupt businesses. The interactive, backyard-inspired design aims to create a more engaging experience for customers and showcase the culture of outdoor barbecuing.