Chubby's Rib Shack in Nuvali was a surprisingly good find among the many other amazing restaurants in this area. I was in the mood for some good American food so this barbecue place really fit the bill. They have great dishes with meat that really slips right off the bone -- which it wasn't necesary since most diners will take the bone and gnaw on it (yes, I did it, too!). The barbecue sauces they have are really good. They have three kinds to choose from, all of which go well with the ribs and the pulled pork. Get the Chubby's Special if you want a meal that will leave you really satisfied. It has all the right ingredients for a heavenly, meaty dish -- imported riblets, a generous portion of pulled pork on Texas toast, Honky Tonk rice topped with bbaked beans and coleslaw.
They have smaller meals like the Chili Cheesedog, which were really good, too. The restaurant also houses it's sister company which serves mouthwatering buffalo wings. Get an order of the chicken fingers (no bones) if you want it less messy. If you order double, you can actually get it in two flavors. I super loved the garlic parmesan version and ended up mopping up all the buttery, garlicky, cheesy goodness with the chicken so that not even a drop of it was left on the platter. read more