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    Caldwell County Mexi-Q

    4.6 (581 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Mexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Tacos, elote & Mexican Twinkies with a Margarita.
    Dustin H.

    Best Birria Tacos in the valley! Sitting outside under the misters on picnic tables was fun. Mexican Twinkie's on the side is a must We ordered an item wrong and the server noticed and comped us the correct one, perfect lunch out!

    Mac 'N Cheese, brisket burrito, birria tacos
    Claudine C.

    Bbq with a twist and soooo delicious! Mac n cheese was fire! Honestly everything we tried was delicious!! When we moved to the area people were Ravi g about this place and now I see why. The quality of the food is top tier and the service was great! Indoor seating is limited but they have plenty outdoor.

    Burrito- Pulled Pork
    Ben C.

    Oh my. Random find in passing and came across this jewel. Hard to find tender and tasty meats. The inside is small but has outside dining with a mister to keep you cool. The place is clean and inviting. They greet you and explain the menu. Ordered a pull pork burrito. Spot on. They have their BBq sauces on the table. The flavors are a party in your mouth. So stinking good. This will be a must stop if ever in the area.

    Julio's mac and cheese
    Dominique H.

    I stopped by this spot to try their spin of Mexican bbq. The carnitas taco was really good. I put the Carolina gold bbq sauce on it and it was perfect. I liked that sauce so much that I'd consider going back just to try it on some of their other bbq. I didn't like the brisket birria taco as much because it was way too salty for me. The mac and cheese was also just okay. It had so much sauce that it was too thick and unpleasant to eat. The vibe was good though. They have seating inside and outside. I love that they had the misters running to keep the outdoor seating cool. The staff was also very nice.

    Brisket Tostada!!!!
    Veronica B.

    OK, we've been big fans of Caldwell's BBQ for years and somehow had never made it over to Caldwell's Mexi-Q... big mistake on our part--especially since it combines two of my all-time favorite things...brisket and tacos! Parking was a breeze, and since there were three of us (including one never-full teenager ), we went for the Mexi-Q Platter and added an extra birria taco so everyone could try one. It absolutely lived up to the hype! The surprise standout? The brisket tostada--sooooo flavorful and satisfying on every level! We also loved the sausage link, Mexi-Q twinkies (aka smoked jalapeños stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, then wrapped in bacon ), and honestly, everything we tried was a hit. For sides, we ordered Grandma's Calabacitas (a yummy squash veggie mix), roasted cream elote, and Julio's mac n' cheese (which I skipped, but the guys were big fans). We wrapped up this phenomenal meal with their GF banana pudding (they offer both GF and regular options), and it was seriously scrumptious--such a treat to have a gluten-free dessert that feels just as special! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. They double-checked that everything we ordered (minus the mac n' cheese) was gluten-free, which is always such a relief. It means so much when a place truly understands gluten and can clearly guide you on what's safe. We sat outside and soaked up the beautiful weather--it was the perfect setting for such a fun and tasty meal! An easily awarded and well deserved

    Elote
    Art H.

    2/12/26 Starving during appointment and shopping day. Circled back for a second visit and not a minute too soon. Parking 5/5 Small lot but no problem slipping into a parking spot near the entrance at 4:30 pm. Atmosphere 5/5 Rated based in similar venues, clean but small indoor dining area with high-top seating. We chose outdoor seating because it was a beautiful day. Plenty of seating and only a few families outside. Pleasant experience on the patio today. Service 5/5 Just like our last visit, the kitchen crew are great. Our order taker and restaurant ambassador always does nice job mixing it up with me while taking my order. Kudos! Food 10/5 Not a typo. This is crazy good food. Their Brisket is amazing and consistent and has pushed my former number 1 off their pedestal and has become my new #1. Great job guys! Today we ordered a feast. (1) fatty brisket 1/2 lb with bread. (3) Birria tacos. (6) outlawed bacon wrapped Jalapeños. (1) quart of Elote street corn. Meal for two was so much food we have another meal. Darn it guess I'll take one for the team! $102.96 w/tip. Eat well, eat Mexi-Q my friends- SYOY!

    Indoor seating
    Steve M.

    A- MAZING!!!!! So I'm doing my best not to curse, because I want to truly express how much I F-ING LOVE THIS PLACE! While working in the area of course I hot up my Yelp app...... 2 miles up the road I see this place listed, I click...... and I see a couple reviews from a few of my Yelp friends Derrick & Art. Well, after reading Derrick's review, which is EXCELLENT BTW, I was i may give to go here, then saw Art's endorsement & I was sold! Upon arrival, the parking lot is small, instant anxiety that the place is packed! NOPE.. Just a small lot to park, so food a spot & get here NOW! There's a bunch of Coveted outside seating, clean place, inside is cute & inviting. They jam country too... Approached the counter meet Brian F., this dude rocks! Often I will tell the place I'm visiting that I'm a rookie, must say thanks & ask what I want, not Brian F. he is real friendly. Brian F. said let me grab you a sample Brisket too help you decide... I mentioned i was torn between Brisket & Birria, so Brian F. said "get both! ", he recommends the Birria & Briaket for a 1st timer, I replied, LFG! Give me 2 of each, Brian replied "what about a twinkie? Having grown up during the Twinkie heyday, I was confused & not real interested... Brian F pulled out a Twinkie.... A BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO, stuffed with cream cheese & Brisket! ARE YOU F-ING KIDDING ME!!!!! YES, YES & 5 TIMES YES ON SUNDAYS! The place is delicious, the people are awesome & you would be an A-whole (pc) door not getting here now! I just found a GOTO place when I'm in the area! Thank you Brian F.

    Mexi-Q platter
    Drey T.

    10/10 Experience We ordered the Barbecue Mex Platter and it was absolutely amazing. The portion was huge -- easily enough to feed me, my wife, and even our two‑year‑old for both lunch and dinner. Our son especially loved the mac & cheese, and me and my wife were blown away by the Mexican spin on classic barbecue. Service was extremely fast, and the environment felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. The owner even came out to talk with us and let us try the jalapeño poppers/Twinkies, which were incredible. Great service, great atmosphere, and even better food. We'll definitely be back!!!

    Scarlett M.

    I love Caldwell's bbq, this was my first time trying the Tex mex version. I opted for a burrito, the jalapeño popper, and Mexican corn. I loved that the burrito doesn't have any rice, maximizes the protein. All the food was great. But if I'm being honest I think I prefer the classic bbq food. I'm not a huge Tex mex fan, personally preference. But the quality of this place is top notch. Love the outdoor seating, inside can be squishy.

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    Jaquay R.

    I love this place. The bbq Mexican fusion is on point. My first time here, I ordered 1 Birria Tacos, 1 chicken taco, 1 Mexi-q, and half pound of brisket. I fell in love with the presentation and the taste. I especially love a good jalapeno popper so I really enjoyed the Mexi-q. The service was great from the guys cooking and serving. The inside is very quaint, but the outside patio is very open with plenty of seating.

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    Jenna T.

    Service - Excellent. Extremely quick and friendly! Overall Vibe - Small inside but Plenty of outdoor seating! I love the laid back atmosphere with the picnic tables and metal trays for easy cleanup. Brisket Birria - Easily our favorite. Has a lot of flavor and the consume is key. Wish it had a bit more cheese but overall could've just gotten these and been happy. Brisket Taco - Was a bit dry and salty but the flavor was nice and Smokey. Huge piece of meat too. Chili Verde - also a bit dry, wish it had more chili verde sauce. Smoked Carnitas - I wouldn't get both Chili Verde and Smoked Carnitas they were pretty similar tasting with smoked carnitas even dryer. Could use more toppings or salsa for sure. Mac n cheese - fantastic. Gooey and cheesy, full of flavor. Not too thick or watery, great consistency. Elote - shockingly light. Smokey. A little liquidy but overall good! Banana Pudding - delicious, definitely a must try. Very very strong banana flavor so I was wondering if they add additional flavor because I've never had something taste so banana-y but it was delicious! BBQ Sauces - they offer two delicious bbq sauces complimentary. I highly recommend adding those to the more dry items. We do wish they offered some Mexican salsa options instead of just bbq because that would've been great on top of all tacos. Overall I would return and get the Birria tacos with a side of Mac n cheese and banana pudding for desert and be happy! Maybe I should try one of their bbq options instead since that is what they are known for.

    Kat G.

    Came here with a friend for lunch for the first time. Parking is very limited and the inside is pretty small. When you go in you have to loops around the only large table in there so no one actually sits inside because it's a bit awkward. The line goes by pretty quickly. The cashier also cuts and weighs the meat right at the counter. I should have gotten something more mexi q but the El General Patton was calling my name. It was alot of sandwich for $20. I ended up bringing it home and finished it the next day. Love their house BBQ and Golden BBQ sauce. Staff was really friendly and inviting too.

    W W.

    The concept of Barbecue with Mexican together is genius! First time and you've hooked me! The BBQ Brisket Tostada stole the show! The Brisket Birria Tacos are money! Enjoyed the Mexi-Q Twinkie - spicy and the brisket with cheese in a bacon wrapped Jalapeño pepper is tasty! Enjoyed the smoked Jalapeño - cheddar sausage as well. Good service with great food. The parking is tight but it's worth the search for a parking spot. Primarily outdoor seating with misting fans to keep it reasonably comfortable. Love it!

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    Glad you enjoyed everything Dustin! Come back soon!

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    Thank you so much Claudine! Come back again soon!

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    We're so glad you stopped by and enjoyed the food, so thanks!

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    Thanks for stopping by JC! We hope you can join us again for more BBQ!

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    Food gave me chills it was so good--the birria burrito changed my life, would definitely recommend. Mac n cheese was also great

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    We're glad you loved the Birria Burrito & Mac n cheese Spencer!

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    Is there a drive thru?

    No however at this time there is no line come down we will get you in and out

    Are there misters outside?

    Yes

    Do they have high chairs for kids?

    Yes we do

    Is this mexi a or clay dogs?

    It’s now Mexi-Q. It use to be Clay Dawgs, but was changed about a year ago.

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    I've come here twice in the last month and both times the food has been unbelievably delicious. The…read moreway their baked potato with brisket has captured me body and soul is ridiculous. I don't think I've been so obsessed with a food item until now. Just thinking about it now has mouth is watering. The first time I visited was on July 4th, we got there right at opening and the line of service they have going was a well oiled machine. Their setup is a walk in, get in line and order almost similar to Subway, but better tasting. I got a side of Mac and cheese and cornbread (not pictured, I ate it too fast). It's self seating and they had a ton of options! The second time I visited I ordered at the to go window and got the baked potato again. The window service was fast and the wait wasn't long. They packaged up my food safely and I happily went on my way. I'm honestly looking forward to my next baked potato encounter at this location! Please give them a try, it's so stupidly good here. I can't wait to give their root beer float a try.

    Joe's Real BBQ is pretty real, I'll give them that. I stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner…read more Located in downtown Gilbert, they have a complimentary lot behind the restaurant. If you can't find a spot, there is plenty of free street parking and surface lots around. Ambiance (4.5/5): This is a good-looking BBQ joint. Spacious, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, clean, well-maintained, and it gives off a contemporary, country vibe. I sat at a booth. They also have free WiFi which is a nice touch. Service (4/5): You order at the counter, cafeteria-style. While there was a line, I got through it quickly. They had all of the items I wanted, and I didn't run into any issues. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): They have their own beer which is pretty cool. With that being said, I wasn't in the mood to drink so I got one of their homemade lemonades. Free refills. Food (3.5/5): I am most definitely a BBQ snob. I'm from Houston which has some of the best BBQ in the country. As a result, I have high standards. I went with the meat plate which comes with your choice of 2 meats, 1 side, and cornbread. Pickles, onions, several types of BBQ sauce (spicy, regular, and gold), and honey butter are available free of charge in the soft drinks area. I went with brisket, ribs, and mac and cheese. Out of the two meats, the brisket was my favorite. Fatty and moist, easy to cut, this is how you want your brisket. It's what Texas is known for and they do it well here. The ribs, while flavorful, with a nice marinade on them, were quite small. Especially for a BBQ joint. And the mac and cheese was solid though it didn't blow my socks off. An above average meal but relatively small portion size. Usually, at a BBQ spot, you leave stuffed. Here, you'll leave full. The best BBQ I've had in Phoenix is located in Gilbert... but it's not Joe's. That honor goes to Caldwell County BBQ. With that being said, still solid. And another nice thing is that if you come in on your actual birthday (you have to show them your ID), they will give you $15 off.

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    Reminds me of an elevated L&L. I pretty much only want to get Chicken Katsu because I can never…read morereplicate it from a restaurant. When I tried this place, we got a mini katsu and a plate. We were able to replace the sides with more rice at no extra charge for the plate which was really nice. Honestly, it was way too much rice, so next time I'd just omit the sides altogether if I was to reorder this. The mini katsu was more than enough as well. Each piece was perfectly crispy. I loved the steamed veggies. They were unseasoned and balanced out the katsu very well. Worth the price (which was very accurate to the meal and the quality).

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    4.7
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    The food was worth the wait in line outside in the heat. That says a lot in August! (No more than…read more10 minutes outside.) We tried the 2 meat combo $29 and sandwich $19. Both come with 2 sides and I enjoyed all their options. The beans have chunks of meat and a bit of spice, the slaw & potato salad are lighter than your usual mayonnaise laden standard. The brisket & pork ribs were melt in your mouth tender! No knife required. The chopped brisket was moist and perfectly sauced, served on a delicious potato bun. The staff were all very friendly. This is definitely not a place to sit at if you don't have to. Very small inside and not much to look at. Now, weather permitting sitting outside and admiring their smoker might be a good option. It's a beauty!

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