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    Duke City BBQ

    3.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tommy P.

    Another fine outpost of the Duke City BBQ business - these El Paso folks know how to barbecue. The food is just like at the original place over on San Mateo and the service is every bit as friendly (and you still get a little sample sausage lagniappe when you walk in the door). The room has a similar casual vibe although this location (at the Bridges complex on Candelaria at Tramway) somehow feels maybe a little more "college town" than "strip mall". As at the original location, they're sometimes out of things (today it was the potato I wanted), but I'd venture to say this is the best BBQ available in the Foothills these days.

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    Kevin M.

    This service and food amazing! We got some pork ribs which were fall-off-the-bone and seasoned well with hint of sugar. With some added bbq sauce, and it tasted amazing! We also got a large beef bone and they were kidding it was big. Our bone was about 2 lbs but soooo tasty! We also got some green chile sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad which were decent. The meat was definitely the stars of the show. The service was wonderful! I would definitely come here again!!

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    Janelle R.

    I was super excited that they opened a BBQ spot by my house. The meat is flavorful and moist. The sides were not my favorite! The Mac and cheese lacked flavor and was a little watery and bland. The ambiance is chill, no need to dress up. Service was good, not a long wait time.

    Half of dry chicken bones with a skidge of weeks old chicken meat.

    Without question, the worst chicken I've ever had. Dry as chalk and void of any flavor. It's been sitting in a warmer for weeks, which is ironic because it wasn't warm. How could you serve this? Do us all a favor and stop serving chicken. What you've done to this poor bird deserves an award--absolutely, the paper it was wrapped in had more moisture.

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    Stephanie C.

    Stumbled across this new bbq place off Tramway and I'm so glad I did! Ordered the bbq bowl with brisket and creamed corn on the side. Brisket was a little tough but the flavor was delicious. The bowl came with green chile rice and bbq beans, both were great. The creamed corn though....that was my absolute favorite. The bbq sauces were equally delicious so I just drowned my food in both. I will be back very soon

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    Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. Definitely good portions of meat for the price.

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    Awesome food and you won't have a long wait. I really enjoyed the Brisket and the pulled pork with a side of fries and devoured it all .

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    6 months ago

    Great BBQ. My son and I stop at the San Mateo location for lunch during the work week.

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    This place is very good!! The sausage is unbelievably good! The staff is nice and I have only had good interactions!

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    Tully's Italian Deli - Menu: July 2026

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    Tully's Italian Deli - The Carmela - really drippy . . . and bland.

    The Carmela - really drippy . . . and bland.

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