I've watched this place expand over the years. It's awesome! They have a wide selection of snacks and fresh jerky. The staff is super friendly and offers samples. The place is clean with plenty of parking. A great place to stop before hitting the lake or if you're on a road trip. Highly recommend! read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

They do have very good jerky and they have beautifully updated their store. I was at their Parker store on October 5, 2025. I purchased the vanilla sea salt caramels. I opened them when I got home to Phoenix. They were rancid and had no sweetness to them at all. I called the store to let them know. They offered no refund or store credit. Wow! Really? I was shocked. I won't be going back. Customer Service is everything. Why don't businesses know that? read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Vanilla Sea Salt Carmels - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

The owner of this is a jerk himself towing people in parking lot that bought jerky but then had stopped next door for breakfast. The lot which is large had 4 vehicles in it. The jerkey wasn't that good. Just below average. read more

We love this little store. The jerky was fantastic! We had the dark chocolate dipped Oreos they were amazing. We loved their s'mores, to die for but they were out this time. Everything is always good there and nice ladies in there were super sweet. This little gem will be a place we stop by every time we head home from Parker. read more

I absolutely love the new set up, but kind of miss the smaller store ambiance. But it doesn't matter where they are located so long as Faye is there to greet us with her smile. read more

I grew up in Parker and I came to visit my father while he was working. I have a service dog (with the paperwork with me always). Lisa the store attendant was watching us the entire time and then asked me to remove my dog because "she wasn't acting like a service dog". I then showed her my paperwork which shows that she legally is. It was extremely embarrassing to be asked to leave when we were trying to shop and in front of other guests. I was super excited to buy jerky but we put the bags back after getting screamed at by her. read more

The beef jerky is really good, but beware, the candy on the shelves is old as heck!! Hard and stale and you can taste it! Beware, they will not give you a refund either...we asked. read more

Great service and delicious jerkey. Lots of choices of jerkey from mild to really spicy. They also have lots of pickled options. We tried the pickled quail eggs and there were really good. Fun road trip food for sure. read more

Everything was great. This store is soooo fun! Love the names and selections of the hot sauces, bbq sauces and rubs, huge selection of candy, old fashioned sodas and great selection of jerky including elk, venison and Buffalo. The staff were very friendly! A most go! read more

Always say we are gonna stop here when we go to the river but we jever do. Well today the train was coming through town and we had to wait for it so we popped in here. Glad we did. Very cool little store. Lits of jarred goods, candy, and jerky assortments. Theyve also got all kind of craft hot sauces and a neat retro coke machine. Bought some oicked garlic and a bunch of other stuff I really didnt need but wanted to try it. Im sure we will be back again. read more

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This is a really neat place to stop and stretch your legs after a long drive on the 10 freeway. Jerky is $8 for a 4oz bag or three bags for $20 which is pricey but hey, it's a tourist stop and I'm a tourist so what the hell. Flavors in beef jerky are pepper, sweet & hot, bbq, carne asada, hot, colon cleaner hot, sweet & spicy, teriyaki, cowboy, and original. They also have buffalo, turkey, pork, salmon, and tuna. They have free samples of pretty much every flavor. Besides jerkies they have hot sauces, bloody marry mixes, bbq sauces, marinades, dry rubs, dried fruits, nuts, candies, huge selection of olives, pure honey from Arizona. We purchased some candy, jerky, and olives. I would of given this place five stars due to it's awesome selection, friendly service, and spotless bathrooms but I noticed just not when writing it into my check book that he charged me a 50 cent surcharge for using my debit card. That's Bullsh*t especially when I wasn't warned. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

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Fay is the best! Thank you for the wam welcome that you exude every time my family and I visit. We look forward to the visits with you ever summer! read more

We were enticed by the road signs for "Fresh Jerky" as we came into Parker, and who doesn't want fresh jerky?! So we stopped. Along with the wall of jerky- so many kinds, so little time- we were surprised to find many different types of hot sauce (great souvenirs or hostess gifts- you know, the fun kinds with the clever names that you know will make people smile.) And candy! Lots of yummy and unique candies. And, spices and BBQ sauces... We tried some of each and were not disappointed by any. And we met a cool lady there operating the place. Good conversation, great stuff to munch and a couple of gifts. Stop in. It's a cool place. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

came from out of town arrived at this establishment walked in the front door lady was right there wasn't as friendly as the other reviews had said she was so maybe it was a different lady didn't explain anything to us didn't welcome us didn't say you could try stuff nothing just looked at us like we had some kind of a disease I did buy something but I thought everything was overpriced Don't waste your time going in there you can get the same thing at the grocery store $10 for one little tiny piece of beef jerky but I was unimpressed by the lady at the front so I will never recommend this place or be back read more

I'm not seeing any value here, but if you aren't price conscious and go in hungry, expect to buy everything! read more

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First time I tried their jerky, my sis brought some home for me. She, knowing how much of a beef jerky lover I am, surprised me with a package of hot beef brisket. Oh man was it tasty! Yeah your fingers get a little sticky and dirty but boy is it worth it! I've never had wet jerky before so this was a definite treat! Since then I've been back to visit the cute little store. They have a wall lined with all kinds. From turkey to pork, sweet and spicy, cowboy and wet. Trust me, you'll be standing at that wall for quite some time trying to make your pick. Their jerky is a little steep but it really is "really good fresh jerky". We usually stick to the wet jerkys. Hot beef brisket is my personal favorite. Can't wait to go to Havasu and get jerky for the ride home! read more

Cute place but terrible customer service. The lady behind the register was rude and mean. She ran my credit card as a debit card and then yelled at me for a pin. Her attitude was completely unneeded. She didn't even try to help and never once even smiled or said something pleasant. Very disappointed. read more

Saw the signs (like everyone, right?) boasting of "really good, fresh jerky" while on the way out to Havasu. Well, it stuck in our brains, because we decided to pit stop on the way back to San Diego. The place itself is incredibly quaint and cute, a one-room, boxcar-shaped building in the middle of nowhere. But the inside is actually very appealing, especially with the walls loaded full of jerseys, hot sauce, dried fruits, honeys and an assortment of other goodies. They have samples, and the old woman inside is super endearing and cute. If you don't like your kids to see vulgar language, probably avoid this place. The sauces are almost all some kind of curse word pun, which - to me - gives them some character. Not a huge fan of the cowboy jerky (which was suggested), but all the others I had were pretty delicious. Worth a stop for sure. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

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I stopped here on the way back to Phoenix. They have so many different types of jerky. And they have so much more! From jars of salsas, to rows of assorted candy's, it's simply amazing. read more

My family and I are from CA and we visited my mom-in-law who lives near AZ border. We took a trip to Parker,AZ to dine in at a restaurant and drive around town site seeing. On our way back this cute, little specialty store caught my husband's eye. He say jerky and he was sold. We stopped in to check it out and they have a whole wall of different flavored kinds of jerky. They also have a whole wall of bbq sauces and seasonings. It's such a cute store! The lady working there is such a doll. On the other side of the wall is my face: the candy section. They even have sugar-free candies. They range from chocolate covered almonds to taffy's and sour belts and insect candies (I'm not sure if I can try those). Prices are reasonable. We got a bit everything to try. The jerky is the bomb! You've got to try them. I hear they have another store in Quartzsite,AZ. I'm gonna have to go there since it's closer to my mom-in-law's house. Check it out y'all and support small businesses! read more

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A must stop when passing by!! Besides the great beef jerky, there is a lot of candy and chocolate. Drinks! And the lady there is super sweet! Stop by and support this gem read more

Got jerky twice , the 1st time it was excellent tried 3 flavors. Went back another time and the jerky was dried out. I would have liked to give them a better rating if only my 2nd time there was a better experience. read more

Verrry cute stop along the way to Havasu!! And they have really good fresh jerky! I tried the spicy and sweet tender beef jerky and the original pork. Both were very good and really fresh! They were considered the "tender" type of jerky. We tried hard jerky (the Cowboy one) which was okay. It was too hard and bland. Stick to tender jerky when you go!! read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

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I have been going here every time I drive out to my Mom's, and I love stopping by. They have delicious jerky, and tons of samples. They said the Cowboy Jerky, Teriyaki Jerky, and Sweet and Spicy Jerky are the top three, and I definitely agree. I also love stopping by to buy some candy, they basically have everything you could want. Today, we bought sour gummy worms and choco-silver nuggets? I don't know if that's what its called, but basically its chocolate covered in "silver", which is really cool and yummy. Basically they are like M&M's, which are always delicious. Anyway, my point is I would recommend going there and stopping by. Definitely try something new like the alligator jerky (which is pretty good, tastes like chicken). read more

Mrs Faye you were such a pleasure talking to while helping me pick Jerky and kid candy! We will come visit you more! Thanks for making mothers day a little more special! Definitely recommend everyone to go stop and talk to Mrs Faye read more

Just like everyone else, I was bamboozled by the signs boasting of really, really, good jerky. Drove past this place several times so we finally decided to stop. It's a fairly small store, packed with every hot sauce under the sun, dried fruits and nuts, and of course...jerky. The salesperson was very helpful, patient, and sweet. We ended up doing the 3 for $20 deal and tried alligator, buffalo, and their best-seller... cowboy jerky. Alligator and buffalo? Eh. But the cowboy jerky was the best jerky that I've had. I will definitely be stopping in and picking up 3 bags of it the next time I go! read more

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What a great quirky place this is, jerky of all descriptions, candy, dried friuts, nuts and honey. Did I forget barbecue sauces marinades hot sauces and dry rubs also. read more

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We randomly came across Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky by chance on our drive from Lake Havasu to Phoenix. We saw signs and billboards that said "Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky" off Highway 95 and thought it was some townie joke. Baby, this place does NOT play around! It was seriously, THE BEST jerky I have ever had. We snatched up 3 delicious bags of jerky for $20. They have every flavor you could ever want in jerky, such as elk, buffalo, venison, ostrich, turkey, and salmon, and it's all good stuff. They also have dried fruits and nuts that are of equally good quality. None of that dehydrated stuff, but plump, juicy dried apricots. Best pit-stop at a mom n' pop that I've ever made! read more

Wow, this place has amazing jerky. Every time I go out of town near a desert, I look for places that have fresh jerky. I was at a gas station on the way to Parker and asked for a recommendation and the gas station clerk told me to go to Daniels. On our way back home after Parker we stopped at Daniel's. We were a big group and there was one lady working there, probably the owner or partner. She really took care of us, giving us samples and telling us about her jerky and other products. They offer 3 bags of jerky for $22, so I ended up getting the hot jerky, sweet and spicy, and cowboy jerky. The hot jerky was decent, I wish it or something else instead, but the cowboy beef was the best I've had. The sweet and spicy I only sampled in the store and it was really good, so I haven't opened the bag yet. I also picked up habanero pistachios, the bag was $8, kinda on the pricey side compared to competitors, but since I was in the area, I had to try it out. If you are anywhere near Parker, go to Daniel's. They have the best jerky I've had. I will definitely go back. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Habanero pistachios and sweet and spicy beef jerky - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

My dad always picked up jerky from this place during his travels, so recently I got to pop in with him in Parker and experience Daniel's. The lady at the counter offered up plenty of free samples. I wound up with a maple pork jerky (very tasty, really sticks to hands, bring wet wipes.) My dad said it tasted like candy, which is true. Also picked up some black licorice caramels. Jerky isn't cheap- $8 or so, and you save some money if you buy 3 of them. The caramels were $5 and were individually wrapped which is nice. Lots of hot sauce, sweets and snacks here too. Quirky little boxcar houses the jerky. read more

They keep lessening the meat quality! They were 5 star, meat was juicy, tender, yummy!! Then, made a change in the meat, earned them a lesser 4 star, now if it wasn't for the flavor I'd give them a negative rating. Booh for changing! PLEASE go back to your original recipe and I'll go back to buying boxes full over the internet during the winter and stop by every weekend on the way to Havasu during the summer! read more

Like others before me, I saw the signs on the side of the road while approaching Parker on the way to Havasu. I am absolutely in love with jerky...like able-to-eat-multiple-bags-a-day in love with jerky. I purchased the hot pork. I sure wish I had bought more. I ate it all it one sitting. I have a pretty high threshold for spicy, and after one sitting, even I had a bit of fire in my mouth. The flavor was amazing, though, and I am definitely getting more from their website. The only reason why it's a 4 and not a 5 star review is that it is a little pricy. It's also a touristy place, so this review really leans toward 4.5 but I had to choose. read more

I used to make it a point to stop at Daniel's every time we got gas on the way out of Parker. And the jerky used to be amazing. And then something changed. Bought 3 packs of Jerky yesterday-Sweet Heat, Maple pork and Teriyaki and they were dry. Tough. Make your jaw hurt because they were like chewing hide tough. The flavor is still fantastic, but the quality was terrible. I am not sure if I got an old package or if it's just terrible quality now. I'm not sure I'll be going back. read more

Great jerky of all styles, I had the pork, extra hot, and cowboy and all three were top notch. The pork was sweet and tender, the hot had good kick, and the cowboy really showed off the beef flavor without covering it up. I also picked up some of the hot and spicy Sicilian olives for my girlfriend and she loved them (I just ordered more from the website). The setup reminds me of how Alien Fresh Jerky used to be before their quality went downhill a few years back. This is my new jerky joint. P.S. I hope I don't get anyone in trouble, but the nice lady at the counter let my brother and his fiancé bring in there puppy and let him have a sample. read more

I want to order some bee pollen from Daniel's, but can't find a place to order it online. I bought a jar in the Quartzite shop in Jan. but have misplaced it! read more

Daniel's reminded me of an old timey general store. There are jars of dried fruits, nuts, candies and hot sauces along one wall and all sorts of jerky on another. I picked up the Cowboy Beef and Sweet & Hot Brisket jerky here. They both tasted so good and were a perfect snack for the drive home from Havasu! The lady at the front offered samples of a couple kinds. Buffalo jerky intrigued me but decided to pass it up.. Couldn't pass up scorpion lollis though! They also sell ants encased in sugar if that floats your boat. Nice place. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Love these!!! - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

Same as the location in Quartzsite but smaller so the same options but not as many of them in stock, and no bathrooms.

My "leaving the river" tradition when I visit Parker. Always end up buying about $30 worth of Jerky. Cool little hole in the wall type place, and the gal who works there is super friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Daniel's Really Good Fresh Jerky - Outside the store. - Grocery Near Me - Parker, Arizona

Jerky is on point. We got the 3 for 20 deal, just wanna try. we got 2 sweet and spicy and a cowboy one. So far I just tasted the cowboy and it's awesome! It's a cute little shop, there are a lot of cool items and some labels are with profanity though so it's perfect for like a souvenir or something but just don't bring your kids when buying 'em. I wouldve easily give a 4 star, but the lady, and I don't want to be rude but, she was coughing like CRAZY. I felt bad. But then again, working at a food place, and then doing customer service, it's not professional. or right. Maybe I'm just being a girl on this but then again, I work at a restaurant, so...yeah. Anyway. lol But all in all, cute store, good Jerky, great pistachios and dried mangoes! On pistachios I got the chile lemon and garlic ones, each for 7 bucks and for the dried mangoes I got the Chamoy and chile flavored ones for 5 bucks each. read more

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They have tony of hot sauces, olives, driet fruits, nuts and jerky. It's pretty good & I think it was 3 bags for $20 which is normal for beef jerky. It's located in a little boxcar thing off the road. read more