great food great service nice restaurant will be coming back and will bring family and friends

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

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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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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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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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 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 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

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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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

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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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'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

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

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'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

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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Came here from Cali and hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. The sides are just as amazing. Brisket is moist and on point! The best. I would pass on the Texas chili, and get the pinto beans. Or get both and mix them together. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Brisket and Beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

To sum it up in three letters WOW! We went there this evening. It was our first time there. The line was a little long but the employees encouraged us and said that the line goes pretty quick. We waited maybe half an hour. When it was time for us to order the staff member that helped us was super nice. I don't eat pork, so asked if he could get a new cutting board and he did. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! While we were eating, the manager came to ask if everything was okay. We said it was excellent and told him we forgot to order the cake. He went and got us a slice on the house! The atmosphere was extremely nice too! Highly recommend this place! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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

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

First time at Caldwell County BBQ and it was as good as the Texas BBQ I've enjoyed in Austin! Love how they serve it all on a platter. The counter staff were super friendly and made us feel at home. We will be back! read more

Without a doubt, this is the best BBQ in Arizona. I've been here several times, and it never disappoints. The service is always great, and I love the piece of brisket they hand you as soon as you walk in. Everything on the menu is great, but if you want to try a bit of everything, go for the El Patton General, it comes with brisket, pork, and sausage. read more

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The staff were welcoming, and the atmosphere was cozy--perfect for spending time with friends and family. We visited based on a recommendation from my partner's coworker, and overall, the experience was mixed. I'm giving this place four stars largely because my partner really enjoyed the beef rib; it was incredibly tender and practically fell off the bone. That said, I'm pretty particular when it comes to pork ribs, and I was a bit disappointed that mine were cold when I started eating. As someone who doesn't usually branch out to BBQ spots since I already have a go-to for ribs (Joe's BBQ), this experience didn't quite win me over. Still, I think anyone who enjoys exploring different BBQ styles would appreciate this place. While it was a solid experience overall, it's likely a one-and-done for me. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - half rack ribs, beef rib, mac n cheese, and corn casserole - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This place is a must visit! I was visiting from California and looking for good barbecue. This place came highly recommended. I had the brisket sandwich, side of Mac and cheese, and of course the classic Dr.Pepper. I can't wait to visit again! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Dixie V Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food is great! I especially enjoyed the corn casserole! The beef brisket was lean as we asked for non fatty! Arrive early or they run out of food!! My only concern is the chairs are extremely uncomfortable to sit in. Having a bad back I find it very difficult to eat in your restaurant. read more

It's been a couple years since I've been back to Caldwell county bbq. I honestly don't remember much from the last time but this time I was blown away. The brisket is a great example of simple is best. Not too complicated and letting the beef and smoke shine the strong flavor of mesquite is one of my favorite types of smoke. The ribs were perfect. Being able to take a bite with no tear or feathering. Just leaving a cartoonish bite mark with minimal pressure required. This is what a rib is. Anything that is "fall off the bone" where it actually can't even be moved was probably overcooked. But here. Perfection. Oh I also got to see the pits and talk to Zack who was working the pits and we talked about barbecue joints he wants to go to and ones I thought were interesting. He had such a hunger for knowledge and a want to try out all the different barbecue joints Texas has to offer. Because as they say you can't make good barbecue without having eaten great barbecue. If I had more time in Phoenix this trip I'd love to come back but I'll definitely try to stop by the next time I'm in town. read more

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This is my husband my favorite BBQ place in the valley! We don't live close but it is worth the drive every single time! The delicious food and casual, yet stylish ambiance is great. On our most recent visit, we brought 15 family members who were in town for our wedding. We were worried about seating, but shouldn't have been! We asked a server what they recommended we do so we could all sit together, and not disrupt other guests, and the manager and a server kindly took over, moved tables and chairs around, and made sure we had everything we needed! It was absolutely perfect and the dinner was a success. This just put a smile on my face because it's exactly what I should've expected from such a stellar restaurant and staff! read more

Extremely good . Burnt ends won't be liked by all but I really enjoyed them . Definitely worth a trip read more

Pretty good stuff, but seemed like a lot was under-salted. Sauce was pretty dang good but I can't do 5 stars, because I can make better ribs at home. Still not a disappointment, just not 5/5. Ambiance is really cool, but they should crank the music up a bit so you can at least hear it. read more

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Delish bbq and nice spacious outside seating. The mac & cheese side was to die for! Perf place to get your bbq fix

The food is excellent! We got some brisket and some sausages with jalapeño and cheese and oh my gosh, such good food. We love the corn casserole. The banana pudding is very good as well. I was really impressed with the coleslaw. It was light and refreshing what a wonderful place to eat highly recommend we ordered online and went to pick up so nice not to have to wait in the line but wow, they're busy for a reason read more

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The ambiance here is amazing, they have all their BBQ ready to go, just need to stand in line to be served! The workers will always offer free samples and everything we ended up ordering were delicious! We tried the brisket, burnt ends and the pork ribs. for sides we had the corn bread and mac n cheese! All the meats were delicious and pairs perfect with their house sauces. My favorite was the brisket and burnt ends! They offer complimentary pickled veggies with your food so remember to ask for some! We absolutely devoured our food and enjoyed every bit of it, loved that we didn't have to wait for anything, there is indoor as well as patio seating. Would definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area :) read more

Caldwell County BBQ - BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The manager Ben went above and beyond! He came to our table and offered our family some turkey to try . It was phenomenal !! From a ratings of 1 to 10 .... Everything we had was a 10!! read more

Caldwell County Barbecue is Texas style barbecue with meats smoked over mesquite and pecan. Choose from brisket, turkey, pulled pork, and sausage. Order by the pound or as sliders. Every order comes with pickles, jalapeños, onion, and white bread. Sides include potato salad, mac & cheese, slaw, beans, or green salad We ordered family style for 4 (it easily fed 3 adults and 2 kids with leftovers to spare). We had a metal tray covered in brisket, turkey, pulled pork, and jalapeno cheddar sausage shopping with Mac & cheese, corn pudding, and sliced white bread. We grabbed our tray, canned ciders, napkins, plastic ware, and BBQ sauce and headed outside for a picnic table on the patio read more

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One of my favorite bbq spots especially for the atmosphere. You can eat then play games! There is go kart there is axe throwing and mini golf. The food is mmmm I love bbq and being surrounded by good vibes makes it even better. The service is fast and nice they always give me my bbq with a smile read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Not many places offer all that Caldwell does. *Family owned= Amazing service (special shout out to Andrew & Blake!) *Great BBQ, Greater banana pudding!! *Outdoor Patio is so clean and welcoming, perfect for family/ friend game night! *Fast service, no servers, but they still walk around to check on you to clear the tables and see if you need anything! *Everyone who works there, wants to be there! It shows in how they show up as workers! Caldwells, you are doing this whole family owned small business all right! Excited for the new locations and thank you for showing up for your community! read more

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SO GOOD! We will be going back! Not only is the atmosphere at Pecan Lake so fun and family friendly, but the food and bbq at Caldwell was amazing! We had four in our party and ordered the family meal, amazing meats, sides and the vibe of the whole restaurant as well as the service was fabulous! read more

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We are first timers! Went about 2-3 weeks ago for lunch. We don't usually go to the east valley because it is out of our way, but DEFINITELY worth it! We also made it coffee day too because one of favorite coffee places out here is across the street. I am originally from Texas, so I appreciate good Texas style bbq. My favorite in Phoenix is Little Miss Bbq but now these two are tied for my favorite! I loooooved! Brisket is important to me when it comes to Texas style and they NAILED it! We don't usually have everything on the menu lol but when we are trying a new bbq place we go to town and sample almost everything. The parking lot was full when we went but not a very big parking lot to begin with. The outside is cute, and reminds me of decor from Texas . I love the whole if Texas had a baby with Arizona frames lol Perfect description. The line wasn't terribly long and was all shaded. The line moved fast too. So what did we have? For sides: Lala's pinto beans, aunt Susan's corn casserole, and Mac n cheese. From that order from left to right was our fave. Beans were the fave and made well with plenty of flavor. The corn casserole was surprisingly good! Didn't know what to expect since I don't have much of that but it was tasty. The Mac n cheese is where it failed for me. Dry-ish and lacking flavor or umppph. Oh and for me I always have pickles and jalapeños, both good. Next onto the meats: start from the good to the least fave. Brisket, EXCELLENT! Moist and fatty in the good way. The bark was delicious and not extra spiced up. Had the basics and that's all I wanted. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was delicious. Not too cheesy where it became too gooey to eat and not a lot of jalapeño. Good blend of everything. The chimichurri beef rib alone was amazing! So tender and moist! The bark was excellent on it too. The chimichurri alone was great. No need to add to the beef rib, I'm glad it came on the side, however the chimichurri would go great with Argentina steak or steak tacos. The turkey, on the pic looks dry lol but it's NOT! It's moist , flavorful and tasty. Finally the piece I didn't like , pulled pork. It was moist, however had a horrible after taste. My boyfriend couldn't taste it and found it acceptable but I couldn't bear more than one bite. Overall though super impressed with the meat game! The most important was nailing that brisket and they did! I'm in loooove! I'll be going back when I'm in that area. We did take home a pecan pie ! Which was amazing! Hit the spot! Service was great! Everyone was friendly. There is limited seating indoors. They do have shade and misters but if you are here in the summer it's still too hot to sit outside, so hopefully you find indoor seating. I think eating here for the colder months is gonna be amazing! Definitely am happy they are here! I miss good Texas style bbq and they did a spectacular job on representing Texas style bbq. Please come check them out! You will not be disappointed. read more

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