We ordered 3 meats, turkey,brisket and pulled pork. for a family get together. It was ready to take home on time. Packaged to easily transport. Cooked to perfection. Their sauces were awesome. Staff was friendly and helpful. Priccing was what we were expecting to pay. The meat was truly exceptional. Great flavor. Y'all did a great job and we will definitely be back and wont hesitate to recommend your great food and servic read more

Our experience started before we even ordered our food. We simply asked Carl (a member of the pit staff) what type of wood was used to smoke the meat. That question turned into Carl proudly explaining the process from preparation, to smoking to plate and everything in-between. His enthuasism, artisanal detail, and forthrightness to answer our questions were extremely valued and appreciated. Carl went way beyond our expectations and set the tone for the rest of our meal. After conversing with Carl he walked us to the counter, introduced us to the staff making the plates and explaned the ordering process to us. We ordered several items on the menu so we we could each sample them. The brisket was exceptional... on point. Burnt ends were delicious. Sausage is a must to order. Absolutely incredible. Sides were lights out. The Mac and cheese was marvelous. Picnic perfect potato salad. Superb slaw and the corn casserole let's just say that we should have ordered a much larger size. We met Mason when we were checking out. His over the top customer service and genuine care for our satisfaction were greatly appreciated. As we were eating both Carl and Mason came over to see if we were enjoying our meal. We couldn't praise them enough. Everything about our visit was phenomenal. The food was delicious, the customer service by Carl, Mason and the rest of your employees was top notch. We look forward to visiting again and taking the pit class when we return to the valley. Thank you Caldwell County BBQ team!!! read more

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I took my son and his family to Caldwell County Bbq for dinner. There were nine of us. I ordered the meal for 8. Absolutely delicious. I was amazed that it fed all nine of us with plenty left over to take home. Seriously, it cost about $12 per person before tips. I can't take them out for a burger and fries in many places for that same price. The service is excellent. Great place. read more

I stopped by Caldwell County BBQ for dinner on a Saturday evening. Located in Gilbert, I found street parking right in front of the restaurant despite it being quite busy. I'll preface this review by saying I have very high standards when it comes to BBQ. I am from Houston after all. Caldwell County BBQ very much lived up to the hype. It's no surprise their reviews are so good. Ambiance (5/5): Caldwell County BBQ serves Texas-style BBQ. I felt right at home. There's a lot of Texan decor and the sort of ambiance you would expect at a BBQ joint. It's a spacious restaurant with plenty of seating outside and a decent amount of seating inside. We sat inside. One of the things they do well is keeping the A/C blasting both indoors and outdoors (while you're likely going to wait in line) along with misters. Definitely something you need in Phoenix! Service (4/5): I hate waiting in line. Though it's not unusual at popular BBQ spots, I still wish places like this would hire a couple of more people to make the line move faster (or even completely eliminate the lines). We probably waited in line for about 20 minutes. They have a water cooler along the route, but it was all out. Something the staff should check on a little more frequently. With all this being said, Caldwell County is well worth the wait. Drinks (5/5): Whenever I'm at a BBQ joint, I'm looking for sweet tea. Which they have here. Plus your standard assortment of soft drinks and alcohol, with a focus on beer. Food (5/5): BBQ joints typically have you pay by weight or by plates (one meat, two meats, three meats, etc.). Caldwell does it by the pound unless you go with a sandwich, loaded baked potato, etc. What's nice is they also have a family pack for 4 which comes with brisket, pulled pork, and your choice of ribs, sausage, or one other protein which is escaping me. Plus two large pint-size sides. We rolled with this option as it's a good deal (brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis style ribs with corn casserole and mac and cheese). White bread, pickles, onions, and jalapenos are available free of charge. There are three BBQ sauces at each table: their classic BBQ, spicy, and AZ gold). We also added a quarter pound of the AZ burnt ends. Man, these are some quality meats. Brisket is the true test of Texas BBQ and the shining star. The brisket here isn't the best I've ever had but it's quite respectable. The sweet and spicy AZ burnt ends were delicious too. The ribs were tender and had a nice sweet glaze on them. The pulled pork was my least favorite, but still quite good. The sides are solid, though they could be a bit better. The mac and cheese was too peppery for my taste and the corn casserole was too sweet. Like pretty much all craft BBQ these days, Caldwell County BBQ isn't cheap. But the quality is there. This is the type of place that I would come back to again and again. They also have a location in Peoria though this one is the original. And I hear they don't run out of meats as other BBQ joints do (especially in Texas). That's a big plus! It's always a bummer when a BBQ joint is out of something you want. If you haven't been to Caldwell County BBQ, change that quick. Yeehaw! read more

I needed to update my review as the last time I went in I noticed my bill was significantly more expensive, than my previous visit a year ago. After reviewing the receipt I realized that two sides were no longer included with your order essentially doubling the price of the exact meal I used to eat. Very disappointing. Now I know the first defense that will be cited is the economy and costs having increased but I'm sorry enough already. Now I've stated this in other reviews where I offered the same critique even so far as to have the owner break down the cost item by item. Here's the thing. I don't care if you have to charge more but nearly double is excessive by any stretch. You're expanding to I believe two new locations so your profits are clearly doing well. I'll still give the food and service a five but I can't even afford to eat here anymore. read more

5/6/26 Today was my Neighbors 89th Birthday, the celebration was food for 30 people managed as Filipino family service. Parking 5/5 We arrived at 6 pm and took one of the last spots in the back. Service 10/5 Celebration arrangements were done by my neighbors amazing daughter who ordered the Full Monte sampler which included generous portions of protein, all the sides and drinks. Seating 15/5 Anyone familiar with Caldwells business model knows this is a wait inline to order, move over to the cashier then search for seatings which can be challenging at best during peak lunch & dinner hours. In our case the Caldwell's manager Torrin personally re-arranged tables so our group could be seated together and included one table for all the food and gifts. Food 10/5 This rating recognizes Caldwell's BBQ is wildly popular. Pushing it higher for this experience was how the food was delivered to the party. Once our party of 30 were seated together, four + large variety platters of protein, sides and fountain beverages were placed on a serving table family style. Atmosphere 5/5 The back patio was our celebration location and it was filling up quickly and we gathered for the celebration. During the course of our visit we enjoyed the transition from daylight to evening where the atmosphere of the back patio began to soften with a wonderful span of string patio lighting for outdoor ambiance. This quickly became an extremely fun place to move table to table visiting with everyone. My neighbors family (11 siblings, 9 stateside) are Doctors and Nurses who served in the VA Hospitals throughout the US and their families who have treated me as family over the years. What a beautiful family and culture. Caldwell's staff To Torrin. Malissa our birthday Girl's daughter made all the arrangements and surprise us with a banquet; and you delivered big time for this celebration!m. From getting our food out to arranging tables to keep our large group together is truly amazing! The entire Caldwell team has our sincere gratitude. Food and venue were off the carts to handle a Luau style feast like this. Clearly the Caldwell's team went above and beyond for us! Thinking about BBQ my friends, stop thinking and get to Caldwell's Country BBQ-SYOY! read more

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Amazing BBQ find in Gilbert and I had this place bookmarked for a while. They have huge smokers/pits in the back and you know it's legit. I ordered the pork ribs as it's one of my favorite things and it was so good, I had to stop myself from eating the full rack in one seating. They are not shy on the pepper so it has some heat. Sauces include house and AZ gold mustard base. They gave me a brisket sample while I was in line and it was so melt in your mouth. Huge seating area outside and they also have inside AC seating. Private parking lot. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Love the outdoor seating, great place to gather with friends or family! I also love the banana pudding! read more

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Soooo good. Got the family plate for 4 and I can't say a single thing on that plate was less than "good", most were great. Loved the Southern-style sweet tea, and the smoked turkey was a standout - phenomenal. Juicy and flavorful. Banana pudding was also delicious. Not too sweet, creamy, and balanced. The patio ambiance as the sun was setting enhanced the entire experience. I'm not in Phoenix often, but I'll make a point to return here when I'm back. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Beans, corn casserole, smoked turkey, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, mac n cheese! - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Great BBQ with big portions and a line that moved surprisingly fast. Parking is a bit of a nightmare, and I wish they had a more traditional cornbread option, but the food was excellent and I'd definitely come back. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I've had really bad BBQ in the past which turned me off of all BBQ for the longest time, but Caldwell Co. has officially changed my mind. The food portion here is generous and it's absolutely banging. Salad greens are fresh and very cleanly prepared. Just remember to be clear on what kind of meat you want (if you want the moist cuts, then ask for the moist cuts). There's plenty of outdoor seating in the beer garden area, and a couple of tables inside as well. If you park in the parking lot, you'll likely go through the outdoor seating area to get inside. But look for the sign on the siding to the left that shows you where to go. You have to circle around towards the front entrance where the line actually starts. Can't miss the big blackboard facing the front of the building. It'll go pretty quick -- folks behind the service counter work fast. We came during the day, but I hear it's really nice at night with all the Edison lights on. One day, I'll have to come visit again and check it out. Overall, this is a stellar place to dine in and grab takeout. Bring a date, bring a friend, and enjoy! read more

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Stopped by with a few business partners and had a fantastic experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and despite a steady line, everything moved surprisingly fast. The service was efficient, the atmosphere was great, and the food definitely lived up to the hype. The Prime Brisket was absolutely amazing--tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped here on the way back from Canyon Lake after doing a little kayaking. Great brisket, moist but not too fatty, the free pickles were quite tasty as well, The only side we got was a lemon Cole slaw with poppy seeds which was tasty. A good sign, but our clothes still smelled of smoke after we arrived home. read more

Caldwell County is one of our FAVORITE go-to restaurants, especially when we have people visiting from out-of-town! The restaurant is very family-friendly and there is plenty of seating (we especially love the mini picnic tables outside for our kiddos to sit on!) Their brisket is hands down some of the best brisket I've ever had, and I also love their corn casserole for a side. The pricing is a little more on the expensive side, but overall still fair especially for the value of the food. The one downside is that the parking lot in the restaurant is very, very small-but if you're okay with walking there is a huge lot right across the street you can park at. read more

We love Caldwell! Being from texas this is the taste like home and the only bbq I will eat in AZ. Staff is always so friendly as well and we love getting a sample when ordering. Meet and food is so fresh and so much. There is always leftovers! Also love they have a gluten free banana pudding option for dessert. Can't say enough things good. Brisket and sausage are my favorites! read more

This is a great place for BBQ. Our party of 8 ordered the family style meal for 8. We enjoyed tasty brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and some delicious sides( creamy mac and cheese, corn bread casserole and potato salad). Enjoy food for everyone. Order at counter and can eat inside or out. Quick service and casual bbq dining area to enjoy our meal. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I highly recommend this BBQ place. The BBQ was yummy! Great value and it fed our party of 5. Great ambiance sitting inside or outside. The wait wasn't too bad either. The banana pudding was good too! The workers were friendly. The pit masters were awesome, they gave us an overview on grilling the brisket and other BBQ. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. Loved the experience and interaction. read more

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The food was amazing! I don't eat beef or pork so I usually feel disappointed with BBQ... while my husband enjoys it all. Not so here! The Smoked Turkey in the sandwich and salad was so moist and tasty! My husband love the other meats as well. The sides were delicious and the brewed tea (both kinds) was legit! The employees were so friendly! 6 out of 5 stars! read more

I really enjoyed this spot. Really cool smoke house aesthetic, especially for being in Gilbert AZ! Staff are really cool and friendly. They took their time to make sure everything was perfect before I walked out the door with our order. Pricing is also pretty good for what you're getting. It's easy to pay $20 for a "premium" sandwich these days but ours were packed with high quality bbq. As someone that travels to the pan handle frequently, I can honestly say this brisket was head and shoulders above what I can get over there. Don't sleep on the sausage either, I wish I could bring that home with me. The BBQ sauces are solid too, that AZ gold hits. This is in my top 3 for sure. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - El General Patton Sandwich with a couple extra piece of sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Had a group of 6, went during the week. Only had to wait about 5 minutes to order. We got the platter for 4 then added sausage and extra Mac and cheese. We got the smoked turkey along with pulled pork and brisket. All were VERY good. They have smokers out where you can see and an employee was out answering questions We will for sure return when back in the Phoenix area read more

If you got some money and want to eat really good, this place will be up your alley if you're a BBQ enjoyer. (Pricey side, but well worth.) As I entered, the staff welcomed me in and held a friendly and accommodating energy to everyone around. Genuine flavors of the brisket brought out by complementing the cut of meat already, on top of the harmony of savory and satisfying. Loved the soft bite along side with their selection of sauces on the table. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - 1 lb. Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Absolutely delicious portions are very reasonable prices meets quality and quantity. An amazing hospitality starting from when you entering parking lot! The ambiance is chill the corn casserole is must try along with Mac. read more

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This is the third time we have gone to Caldwell Co. BBQ! And it will not be the last. It is just me and my wife and we get enough of all the meats to last us 3-5 days of eating till we bust!! This BBQ is so good it makes a blind man see and a dumb man talk!! Terrific customer service and very fair prices. We order online and then pick it up, great way to do it for us, however, doing that I order a lot more than if we were there, it takes both of us to carry the order out to our car!! We are so excited to get home and ate & bit, we don't know whether to spin around or go blind!! Don't miss this!!! read more

My wife & I had an early dinner at Caldwell County BBQ in Queen Creek (at Pecan Lake Entertainment) today (6/10/26). The food (Prime Brisket, Potato Salad, Corn Casserole) was amazing, as always. The Brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender & the House Sauce is spectacular. Service in the food line was very friendly & helpful. One of the staff ("Nate") was particularly friendly. He recognized us from a previous visit, acknowledged us and chatted amiable (on a previous visit Nate was working as a bartender &, on tbat visit, he was equally friendly). All other staff in the restaurant were also very friendly & helpful. This location is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Long overdue update and review. I am changing my experience to 5 stars. I went in June and the owner, Clay, reached out to me, but I didn't receive the message until a few weeks later. He asked me what could have been better. The owner was passionate about his restaurant and genuinely wanted to discuss some points I mentioned in my previous review. We visited on a busier day, yet the customer service remained commendable. We opted for similar dishes to our first visit: the ribs and the brisket, mac and cheese, and the beans. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy. The ribs practically fell off the bones, and the flavor was enhanced. I am so glad we returned to give it another chance. While we don't live nearby, the experience left a lasting impression, and the food was much better. The owner takes immense pride in his restaurant, and I truly appreciate that he reached out. read more

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I love this place! You have to come get the best bbq in the valley! Service is always great! And the vibe is so layer back! You won't go wrong eating here! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - El General Patton Sandwich 1 lb. Ribs Chili Macaroni and cheese 1 lb. Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Absolutely love this place food was amazing! Truly love the Old Fashions that McKenzie made for my husband true smoky flavor no other bar has been able to do that for us. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Old Fashion x2 - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This has become my fiancée and I's go to place. We've brought our parents and good friends here and everyone has loved it. Can never go wrong with the General Patton sandwich with a side of Mac. Everyone is always super helpful and attentive and will even get you sauce cups to go. Can't recommend Caldwell enough. read more

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Amazing! Food, staff and ambiance all stand out. Brisket was delicious and their Arizona Gold bbq sauce was terrific.

We came in for my wife's birthday with a group of 16. It worked out really great for everyone and the kids enjoyed the space outside. Ben and his staff were all incredibly hospitable, and the food was even better. 10/10 would recommend, and will be back for sure. Some of the best BBQ in AZ! read more

Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Very busy operation. Enjoyed the premium brisket sandwich. Excellent taste, not too fatty.

I'll be honest--I'm usually not a huge BBQ fan, especially if it's not straight from the South. But Caldwell County BBQ? This place takes the trophy. Every time I visit, there's a line out the door--and it's easy to see why. During my most recent visit, I ordered the East Side Pig (a pulled pork sandwich) along with Julio's Mac n Cheese, which is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from the blend of cheeses and roasted green chilies. I also got Aunt Susan's Corn Casserole, a comforting mix of cornbread, sour cream, and hatch green chilies that was absolute heaven. Every bite is full of bold, savory flavor that feels like comfort food straight from someone's Southern kitchen. Their house sauces are also worth a shout--they perfectly complement whatever you're eating without overpowering it. If anyone asks me where to get good BBQ in Arizona, I tell them: make the drive to Gilbert and try this place. You won't regret it. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Aunt Susan's Corn Casserole East Side Pig Julio's Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Fabulous BBQ options!! The customer line goes out the door, BUT the staff moves everyone through quickly. Both indoor and outdoor, picnic-style seating. Great for families. The portions are huge and you will leave with some boxes. Don't forget to ask to see their smoker setup. It's impressive!! read more

The smoked meats were 5 stars. The brisket was very well smoked and not super fatty yet moist. My wife had the Turkey and also said it was excellent. So good in fact she asked if they did a Thanksgiving Meal. She also enjoyed the Cole slaw. I had the brisket. Strongly recommended. The beans, I'd pass and get something else. It took quite a bit of added BBQ sauce to get a good flavor. The service is you walk up to the counter and order but everyone was very pleasant and helpful. The tab is $20-$25 a person unless you add dessert. If you do get the chocolate pecan sheet cake. Very good and in our case free as one of the employees came over to ask about our meal and asked if we'd like to try one of the desserts. The ambiance is picnic table casual but comfortable as well. I'd give it a five if I liked the beans better. On the more expensive side for lunch or casual dining but worth it because good meat isn't cheap. read more

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Be prepared for a wait because this spot is so popular but there's lots of seating inside and outside. The line went quick though and the staff was super friendly and inviting. We got a pound of brisket and a 1/4 pound of pulled pork. We also tried the Mac n cheese, corn side, and banana pudding. It was all very good and had a very uniform flavor. I'd say the prices were a bit high but overall an enjoyable experience. read more

This is some good bbq! We are so glad we made it on the weekend because they had their beef ribs but we tried a little of everything and it was delicious! Favorites were the beef ribs (they have a delicious chimichurri you put on top too!) and brisket. Like the pork, the sausage was good, spicy, and turkey was moist and my kids loved it. Sides - we like the potato salad and Mac n cheese the best but the meats are the star! It's definitely on the pricier side of BBQ but meat is so expensive right now. 10/10 recommend stopping in! The service was wonderful and the patio outside is lovely to sit on during the cooler months! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Incredible food and the atmosphere is unmatched.....try the pork belly it won't disappoint

Three of us came down here for my 68th birthday. We had the ribs iandthe brisket which were both excellent. RibMaster Steve did an excellent job on both the ribs and the brisket Moses came in and it took care of us since it was my birthday we didn't get the $15 discount on it but because I forgot to ask for it, he gave me a cookie and banana pudding, which was delicious. The corn cornbread casserole is awesome and the mac & cheese are right up there too. I love what the new place looks like with standing outside in line to sit next to the tables will be back. There's the remnants of what we ended up eating one rack of ribs gone a chunk of brisket gone, and all the sides gone read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We went to Caldwell County for BBQ about a month ago and it was SO good! My husband, mother in law, and her boyfriend all ordered a bunch of food and it was amazing. We got the following: - east side pig AKA pulled pork sandwich (sooo good) - sausage link (not my personal fav but my family loved it!) - baked potato AKA a baked potato with meat in it (my MIL got it with brisket. She loved it!) - aunt Susan's corn casserole (honestly some of the best corn casserole I think I have had) - Caldwell potato salad (sooo yummy) - bbq salad with pulled pork (the bbq ranch dressing was delicious!!) We loved everything and can't wait to go back. We are planning on getting a gift card for my MIL and her boyfriend for Christmas! read more

I've came here a gazillion here a times! I've brought so many people here and they love it just as much it's a really great place to get good bbq! read more