Eric's Family BBQ absolutely blew me away! This was easily some of the BEST BBQ I've ever had, and…read moreI'm still thinking about this meal! We ordered the ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, elote, and jalapeño cheddar sausage, and honestly... EVERYTHING was a 100/10! Every single bite was packed with so much flavor, and you could really taste the care that went into the cooking. The ribs were incredibly juicy and tender, with that delicious smoky BBQ flavor and the perfect amount of seasoning. The brisket was another standout--so flavorful, tender, and juicy, with that beautiful smoky flavor you hope for when you're craving authentic BBQ. And the jalapeño cheddar sausage?! The combination of the savory sausage, little kick of jalapeño, and creamy cheddar was SO good! The mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and comforting--the perfect side to balance all that smoky goodness. The elote was also a favorite, loaded with flavor and the perfect little sweet-and-savory element alongside the BBQ. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Nothing was dry, bland, or lacking seasoning. You can tell they know their way around a smoker because every bite had that delicious depth of flavor I look for in great BBQ. 100/10 would absolutely order this again! If you're a BBQ lover, Eric's Family BBQ needs to be on your list. This meal seriously exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to come back and try even more!

Food is on AUTH! Authentic and Authorized. WHAT!!!! The mac n cheese, PERFECTLY APPROVED!…read moreWings-BOOM! HOT, SEASONED and DONE. They come out to order, no sitting around. That pastrami- I'm an east coast girl--- like someone's mother made it in her crock pot! To put that on some bread would port you to NY or Jersey, STAT! The ribs are perfectly DEELICIOUS and cook out approved. Frijoles, ooooh nice, savory and filled with slow cooked love. The service is FABULOUS! You feel welcomed, it's very down home neighborhood feel. Me and my family went. (The 3 of us probably made too much noise.) but Eric's makes you feel relaxed and kicked back because the food is the show! It was our first time and there's no rushing you through the order process and they explain how it works, happily. It seems that everyone is humble and makes you feel like this is their love language. My family, the 2 of them had a burger and fries, chicken wings, pulled pork and brisket with Mac n cheese and cole slaw. When I reached the table, they both said the brisket was the best they've ever had! I feel like it's priced right! It's family style, so ordering by the pound makes so much sense. We ordered separately, but we each have good amount of food leftover for a day or two for me. We wanted to try SO many foods. We discussed needing to get the banana pudding next time. We all live downtown Phoenix but coming out to the suburbs for this, was A PERFECT TREAT for a Saturday dinner. My colleague suggested Eric's and WOW, she was SO ON POINT with this suggestion. Oh, they brew their own tea daily. Sweet and unsweetened. Oh, how could I forget the MUSIC! OMG, THE MUSIC! 70s RnB, SOOOOO COOL!!!

Went out to visit some friends in Goodyear, Arizona, and they took me to Rudy's BBQ -- and wow,…read morewhat a great experience! This is some of the best Texas-style barbecue I've had. I highly recommend the moist brisket -- tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The spicy chopped brisket baked potato was absolutely amazing, especially with their barbecue sauce on top. The whole atmosphere had that real country feel to it. It honestly felt like I was somewhere I belonged -- good food, good people, and that laid-back Texas BBQ vibe. If you're anywhere around Goodyear, Arizona, and love authentic BBQ, Rudy's is definitely worth a stop! I'll definitely be coming back. 5 stars all the way!

Rudy's is good. Is it something to write home about? That probably depends on your exposure to…read morebarbecue. The concept is simple: order your meat by the pound, pick your sides, grab a dessert, and snag a beer, specialty soda, or fountain drink on your way to the register. The dining room is basically a redneck cafeteria, and I mean that as a compliment. Long community tables, no table service, and everything is self-serve. Honestly, I prefer it that way. I can grab as much white bread as I want, refill my own drink, never have to flag someone down for napkins, and I've had some great conversations with other patrons. The brisket is consistently good, and I always order it moist. The jalapeño cheddar sausage is another favorite, but the baked beans deserve their own mention. They're loaded with bits of shredded pork that add both texture and smoky flavor, making them one of the better barbecue sides around. Rudy's is one of those chains that doesn't feel like a chain. The focus is on the meat, and it shows. It delivers the consistency you'd expect from a larger operation while still feeling like a neighborhood barbecue joint. That's not an easy balance to strike, but Rudy's pulls it off.

This place is PHENOMINAL!!! I've tried a couple popular BBQ places and they never live up to close…read morefriends who make this at home. Finally I found a place that is even better! I ordered the rib platter special and then Pit special of 5 meats where I picked pulled pork, 2 chopped briskets, burnt ends and some sort of rib. For sides we had baked beans, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and Corn nuggets. I had no idea what the nuggets were but basically breading fried with cheese and corn. So good! I wish I had time to take pictures but my family of 5 demolished this. Some of my kids are picky but everyone just loved this food. So flavorful, so tender and just soooo good! We still have some meat left over for their lunches. This will definitely be going on my repeat list. This food would be great to order for a party! I also want to give a shout out to the young man who helped with my order tonight. I wasn't sure on portion sizes and told him I wanted to feed my family of 5. I told him what I was thinking of ordering and he rang it up and then figured out it was a better deal to upgrade to the platter of 5 meats. He was very helpful in answering my questions.

Order the beef ribs AHEAD of time. They will reserve them for you. That is my highly recommended…read moreadvice. They are worth every bit of effort you put into getting them. If you casually stroll in at dinner time, they will be sold out. We went once and they were sold out, went again at lunch and we secured them. The beef's ribs are a 5. I only took a star away because I wish the sides were better, but still good.

Reji is a goated guy, super chill shop that WILL deliver a bang for your buck. Highly recommend the…read morefreshly made banana pudding cake and the blackened chicken wings‍. Very good food!‍

I'd like to start by saying that being me from New Orleans, I'm very critical when it comes to…read moretrying to find places that match the same flavor that I'm used to back home. With that being said, this was one of the best meals I've had from a restaurant in a very long time! The wings, greens, potato salad, and rib tips were all so good. The environment in the restaurant was also amazing. We'll be back!

From the moment our experience began it was amazing. We were greeted within 3 seconds with a…read moresincere greeting from our fabulous server Tabitha, despite how busy the resturant was. The service was spot on. The steaks melted in your mouth, and ribs fell off the bone. Great job to everyone. I will definitely recomend and be a regular patron myself. Looking forward to the tempting lunch menue also.

Hub and I recently treated our good friend to Bobby Q's for his birthday that will forever make a…read morelasting impression on me. Every year our friend choses BQ because we know about its excellent food, BBQ, great ambience, friendly atmosphere and great knowledgeable staff. We ordered BBQ pork and beef tips and were greeted at our table by manager Natalie. This year I excused myself from the table and decided to take a self tour around the restaurant owned by Bob Sikora and once again ran into Natalie. She took me into his special dining room set up for parties or conference meals and the walls were filled with autographed photos of past and current country music singers and achievement plaques. Before opening Mr. Lucky's and BQ, he was involved in music production and many if not all were his personal friends. We spent 30 minutes together while she gave me a history lesson about her boss. During this time Bob was sitting at the bar with friends as I'm told he loves to enjoy people at his restaurant and frequents it often. All this info was news to me, and I hadn't heard of Mr. Lucky's restaurant either. Our meals were perfect! as always. Can't wait to go back! BQ offered our birthday friend a homemade dessert on the house and discounted our check. There's always food left over to take home for another meal including homemade cornbread, free homemade mini donuts, many yummy side dishes, etc. What I also love about BQ is having the same delicious food ordered to go without the wait. When dining in we attempt to dine on an off-hour before the wait because it's so popular with the locals and hotel guests nearby. It's important to pay it forward and remember to tip the server. They work hard like everyone else and please give this restaurant a try. I dare you to prove me wrong. If available check out Mr. Sikora's fascinating special dining area. Kudos to everyone and especially Natalie for taking out the time to give me a special tour! Many thanks!

When you enter a restaurant around noon and it's a steady flow of people, you know you found a good…read morespot. I ordered a Pulled Chicken sandwich with the two sides and the server recommended doing the pulled chicken platter with the brioche bun on the side for a better value. I appreciated that recommendation and found it very thoughtful. The pulled chicken sandwich was delicious! I really liked the available sauces and appreciated there were paper cups so you could try a few with your meal. The vegetable of the day was broccoli and was tasty. I found the beans to be a little over. Good spot and good value for bbq.

We really enjoyed our visit to Naked Q, and I have to start by saying the staff was exceptionally…read morekind and welcoming! The ribs were excellent, tender and falling right off the bone. The pulled pork was also very good, with more of a vinegar-forward flavor, which will definitely appeal to those who prefer that style of BBQ. The mac and cheese was one of the best I've had in a long time! It had a nice touch of pepper, great flavor, and the perfect texture without being too soggy. The beans were also really tasty, although they could have used a little salt. The cornbread was decent but could use a bit more flavor, or even just some butter or honey served alongside it. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the brisket. I know that's one of the things Naked Q is known for, but coming from a town with some incredibly good, moist brisket, we found this version to be on the dry side. Overall, there were definitely some standouts, especially the ribs, mac and cheese, and wonderful staff. With a few small improvements, this could be an even better BBQ experience!

Great butcher we found today. The shop is very welcoming, clean and the selection of meats are…read moreimpressive. Found our new meat shop!

This place is so good! The cuts are done well and you're not overcharged for a good quality…read moreproduct. It's not an everyday kinda place because of the high quality of meat, you gotta pay a good price but we've been here many times to grab ingredients for special occasions. Will keep coming back. The counter people are always so nice.

Their BBQ is fantastic! Tried their sweet potato Casserole,…read moreAWESOME! Mac n cheese is out of this world!

I honestly do not even know where to begin with Kingpin BBQ because five stars almost does not feel…read morelike enough. This is more than just barbecue to us. This is Ohio. This is Midwest family. This is comfort food, familiar faces, good energy, and the kind of food that takes you back home before you even finish the first bite. We have supported Kingpin multiple times, and every single time they recognize us, welcome us, and make us feel like family. That means so much. There are plenty of places where you can get food, but there are not a lot of places where the people serving you make you feel remembered and genuinely appreciated. Kingpin does that. And the FOOD? Oh my goodness. I genuinely cannot pick one favorite thing because everything we have had has been amazing. I could sit here trying to choose one item and would still end up naming half the menu. Everything tastes like somebody actually cared while making it. The seasoning, the barbecue, the sides, everything just comes together. But listen... that turkey with the macaroni and cheese and shrimp? Whew. That combination right there is something serious. The turkey is flavorful and tender, the macaroni and cheese is comforting and delicious, and the shrimp just takes everything up another level. You get one bite and immediately understand why I keep coming back. Their barbecue honestly reminds me of my grandfather's barbecue, and that is one of the highest compliments I could ever give anybody. There is something about the flavor that gives me that same feeling of being around family, cookouts, good food, and people you love. Food that can bring back memories like that is special. And I cannot say enough about the two of them personally. I LOVE them. They are amazing people, and their energy is just as good as their food. Every interaction we have had with them has been welcoming, genuine, and memorable. At this point, seeing them feels like seeing family. Right now they have the food truck, but knowing that they are getting ready to have their own restaurant has me SO excited for them. I cannot wait to see them have their own space because they deserve it. I already know I will be there supporting them. And when I say I will travel for Kingpin, I mean it. I do not care where that food truck is parked. If I want Kingpin, I am getting in the car. If I had a wedding, I would seriously consider having Kingpin cater it. A family cookout? Call Kingpin. Birthday party? Kingpin. Family reunion? Kingpin. Celebration? Kingpin. Honestly, any excuse where barbecue is involved, they would be one of my first calls. That is how much I trust their food. And the biggest compliment I can give them is this: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE A THING. Keep the recipes. Keep the flavor. Keep the love. Keep the customer service. Keep that same family energy. There are restaurants you enjoy, and then there are food businesses you become emotionally attached to because they remind you of home. Kingpin BBQ is that for me. This is easily some of the best barbecue I have ever had. The food is amazing, the people are amazing, the service is amazing, and every experience has made me want to support them even more. I am beyond excited to see what is next for them, especially with the restaurant coming. Kingpin BBQ, you have customers for life over here. That is family right there.

READ ME!! This…read moreplace by far is the most delicious, juiciest BBQ I've had in TOWN! The food is amazing! The meat is so tender fall off the bone good! The staff there are super helpful and very knowledgeable.

This food truck was located at the Korn, Gojira, and Spirit Box concert at Talking Stick Resort…read moreAmphitheater this past week. For sides, they were $4 for what appeared to be 8oz cups which seemed a little pricey but if homemade it's worth the price point. Both my cousin and I thought the coleslaw was an odd flavor like there was either red apple or radish in there, but we couldn't quite figure it out. A skip for me if I visit this truck again. As for the potato salad, it was fairly decent though it had large pieces of potato skins which I personally do not care for in my potato salad. Since we didn't get any actual food as I stick to a vegetarian diet mostly, I'll give it a 4 star for the sides. Overall, the service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere is what you make of where a food truck is parked. The condiment/utensils available on the ledge do make it easier for grab-and-go.