A must stop at for beef jerky and desserts at Dwaynes Fresh Jerky in Gila Bend, AZ. I had to change my stars from 4 to 5 stars after trying their Cowboy jalapeño beef jerky and chocolate bourbon cake. The best I've ever had!! Both had really good flavor and you can taste the bourbon and chunks of chocolate on the pecan. They also have a food truck that is supposed to have delicious cheeseburgers but they close at 3pm and missed it. The service was great by Ms. Angelica. Happy Yelping :) read more

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One thing is for sure, they definitely have a lot of jerky. And yes, I went ahead and got some. Otherwise, it's just a nice little shop that provides snacks, gas, restrooms etc. Everyone there is friendly and there are some neat little knick knacks to buy if you wanted. One of those places that's necessary for those traveling long distances and need to fuel up / stretch. I did end up getting some jerky and peanut brittle. Not too bad. read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Closest thing to Bucee's you'll find in Bowie, AZ. Come on in! Chat with a friendly local and sample some "fresh" jerky. I asked how it mattered whether or not jerky was "fresh?" It reminds a mystery. read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

I'm a sucker for repeated billboards and "fresh jerky" for the last several miles hooked me. I couldn't fight it and stopped. Homemade jerky and fudge and pecans and pistachios and jams and honey and even olives. I bought a bag of spicy beef jerky and that was my evening snack. It didn't even make it out of Arizona before I'd eaten it. This stop even has a few gas pumps out front. While the store does have regular operating hours, there is a vending machine out front with some of their products. It accepts cash and cards! [Review 17491 overall - 78 in Arizona - 1009 of 2022.] read more

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Awesome sweet and spicy beef jerky! We made a random stop on a drive through and discovered this gem. I will definitely be placing more orders online going forward. read more

This is a Great place to stop for a break or for over night. We have stayed at the RV Park for the last 19 yrs. It consistently moves in the right direction ~ Always improving! Full hook-ups, 30/50 amp, water & sewer. Spaces are wide and the whole park is gravel. Tom, the camp host, is a great guy! Very friendly and helpful. Restrooms have showers and there is a laundromat. The store has every kind imaginable of Jerky, pistachios & dried fruits. Very popular Pecan Pie. Next to the store is a food truck. Everything we tried has been EXCELLENT! Yes, there are fast food joints at other exits, but WHY?? Stop in, you won't regret it. If you are going by after hours, there are two vending machines that you can purchase Jerry, Nuts & Dried Fruit at the front of the store. They also offer Propane, Air Pump, & Ice. read more

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Wonderful stop to stretch and use clean bathrooms. Love the jerky shop, but what really made me happy was the food truck. Soooo yummy. Was extremely surprised! Will forever stop here for food while road tripping. The French fries were 10/10 read more

GREAT hot dog!!!! If you want to stop and stretch, fill up get a hot dog. Clean restrooms also. Lots of jerky to pick from.

Cute place. Homemade pie, jelly's, olive oil and of course jerky. Stop in for some snacks, gas up and buy a souvenir read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - a pole with many signs - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Random stop from a trip heading home. The location is like straight out of a movie. Some of the best jerky I've had! The Lady running the store is so sweet too. Highly recommend read more

The pecan pie is really good and tasty too. Really good and fresh. I'll get another when near Bowie. Jerky is also good. Buts the pie.

Not too touristy, I just bought a butter garlic flavored jerky and left. It's really quite good. They have a lot of flavors to try on the counter too so try a bunch of them. read more

The "brisket jerky" billboards caught my husband's eye so we made a stop. I was pleasantly surprised!! Don't let the fact that it's out in the middle of nowhere fool you, it is a very nice specialty store with jerky, olives, honey, and more. Worth the stop! It's not far from the highway at all. Stretch your legs and grab some specialty snack for the road. The restrooms are also much cleaner than most gas station bathrooms - again, pleasantly surprised. read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Cute directional city sign out front - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Dwayne's delicious jerky goes great with the assortment of stuffed olives and the pecan oils are a treat to test also

10/10, totally worth the stop!! The brisket jerky is phenomenal (although I wish you got more per bag) and the staff is super friendly. This place is a real, family run business that people take pride in- unlike all of those tourist trap places/firework stores with a million billboards. It's definitely going to be a permanent fixture on our drive from Dallas to Tucson- it also helps that their store allows dogs inside! read more

In the time of COVID-19, there's not much to do, but if you are able, you can jump in your car and drive. Which is exactly what we did. Our intention during our day trip was to visit a particular city in NM (spoiler alert - we didn't make it) but we figured we'd grab some fresh pecans on the way. I picked up (wearing a mask and gloves, I may add) a 3/4 lb bag of raw unsalted, shelled pecan halves and a strawberry rhubarb jam from We B Jamin, which ironically is located closer to me (Tucson). Fortunately, I was the only one in the store until a man looking for a jerky fix came in, but he was wearing a mask. The young lady behind the register, on the other hand, did not have on a face covering. She did wear gloves, but that's probably prudent as she offered the man with the jerky craving a sample. (Is food sampling safe in the time of COVID-19?) When I got back to the car with my pricey pecans and jam, I wiped off the packaging (standard during the pandemic), did my anti-bacterial dance, and dove in with the Honey into the pecans. Yum. Pricey as hell but yum. A slightly buttery, creamy sweet taste - really, really fresh. $$ but worth it. We've yet to crack open the jam but we've had their products before. Life in the time of COVID-19 alert: Employee without a face covering. Cochise County recommends masks but no mandate. The store has a good layout with ample space for four different shoppers to maintain physical distance. read more

Another worthwhile stop on the interstate. After tasting several flavors, we bought a few jerkies and nuts. Prices seemed fair for the quality. Interesting shop and decorations adorn the wall (see photo ). read more

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Lots of choices of jerky, dried fruits, candy, and other yummy snacks. A little pricey but everything we had was delicious. It's a cool little store with fun souvenirs and treats. read more

Great jerky to bad we only get it passing through. Hot and cowboy is my favorite but if I want warmer I get The Arizona heat which is to die for !!!!! read more

This is a great place to stop for refreshments if you're traveling along I-10. The jerky is amazingly flavorful and tasty. I tried the turkey and the Hot & Spicy beef. Both made my road trip much easier and quelled my road hunger! I didn't stop there: I indulged my insatiable chocolate craving, & bought the chocolate fudge which was amazing as well. The staff are incredibly friendly & helpful, and go out of their way to provide great service. They will ship online as well if you don't find yourself out in that lonely stretch of highway. read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Samplings are better than what you actually purchase! Good for a quick gas fill and visit of an out of the way, middle of nowhere pitstop.

They have a tremendous selection, and every item that we purchased was excellent. Friendly staff - answering questions, and offering samples. read more

On my road trip to New Mexico I searched up a Beef Jerky spot. I found this lovely little spot, and I have to say it's delicious, the lovely lady behind the register very helpful and offered samples of the different flavors they have. Super pl read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Elk Jerky & beef Jerky Delicious - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

This has to be some of the best beef jerky I have ever tasted. I'm a huge fan and I will probably have to start ordering online. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Awesome place to stop!! Very friendly people here!! Always see the signs and decided to stop this time on our way back to SE New Mexico. Glad we did!! read more

Hidden gem ! Take a break from the freeway and come here ! They have every kind of jerky you can imagine ; along with nuts , dried fruit ,beverages, honey , Jams and candies . You can sample pretty much everything. Employees ( and possibly the owner ) where down to earth super friendly people ! They have bathrooms outside. Everything here is kept super fresh and clean ! read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Passed through here on my way to take my friend to Texas. The place was in the middle of nowhere, had tons of jerky, not cheap, and had a bathroom. PROS: - Nice staff - Bathroom - Lots of jerky - Plenty of parking - Great photo opportunities in this place CONS: - Jerky kind of pricey but we got some anyway. It tasted okay. read more

Great stopping place for travel. Stopped on our way from Tucson on our way home to Albuquerque and loved the pecans, pistachios and fudge. I will definitely stop in there again if I'm ever back in the area. The girl who worked there was super friendly and encouraged us to try the samples. Definitely worth the stop! read more

This shop has everything. Beef jerky. Candy. Nuts. Free samples AND free coffee. Decent bathrooms. Gas station, too. If you're needing a break on a long drive down I-10, this is a great little stop just off the road. I brought home some garlic pistachios, and everyone in my group ended up buying some kind of snacks for the road! read more

The jerky is amazing. I wish Gator jerky was always in stock. I would drive from Mississippi just to get their products.

Great selection of jerky, and they have a range of wild animals for all those adventurous folks. Pretty tasty and well marinated. The jerky comes in a variety of flavors such as spicy, sweet, teriyaki, hot, etcetera. The gold jerky bags are the super tender jerky compared to the clear jerky bags. Free sampling and friendly staff. It's a small shop, with plenty of parking. If you like jerky, give this place a try. They also sell nuts, honey, dried fruits and salsa for those non meat lovers. read more

I love jerky. There was a convenience store near my house when I was in high school that sold a particular brand that I never saw anywhere else. It was heaven. A lot of jerky is too sweet, especially the mass-produced commercial junk like Jack Links (UGH), Oberto (gag), or even Old Trapper. I want beef, smoke, and salt! And sometimes pepper and heat! Eventually I moved away from that convenience store, and I've been chasing that jerky dragon ever since. Well search no longer, you fellow jerky purists! Dwayne has unlocked the secrets of the Old Gods and the New! Ignore those jackwads who say it's too expensive for jerky. The problem is that the factory-made teriyaki tree bark garbage you get from AM/PM might as well be cheap ass donkey meat. They're selling you dumpster trash. Dwayne sells you straight up good ass beef jerked with love. The Cowboy Jerky is the cornerstone of this bovine empire. Perfectly salty and peppery, with that kiss of smoke like the first time you kissed that girl you was sweet on, except this love won't trash the breakroom at your work and use gasoline to burn her name into your mom's front lawn. The Buffalo Jerky is an utter delight when it's in stock. Hot No Sugar is a little love tap on your tongue that lets you know it's there but won't torch your b-hole six hours later, and none of that sweet crap everyone else loads up their red pepper jerky with because bitchass losers can't handle even the slightest heat, likely because of their cold, dead hearts. You people sicken me. Lastly, there's Arizona Heat. Now this bad mama jama WILL FUCK UP YOUR BUTTHOLE. Be warned, Dwayne's not playing with this shit. It's the real deal. We're talkin Hot No Sugar with straight up habanero powder all up in that shit. Do not eat this if you have plans the next day because you will cancel those plans in exchange for a date with your toilet. BUT... it's worth it. It's SO good. It's that good, endorphin-rushing, air-sucking, eye-watering burn that reminds you that even though your mom's lawn eventually grew back in and Jessica isn't coming back, you do still have the ability to feel. Specifically the feeling of your mouth going down in flames worse than your relationship with Jessica, and the feeling of your lower intestines cramping up before launching a tirade of pure molten magma out your booty hole. But Dwayne's Fresh Jerky is so goddamn good that it's worth that pain. But if spicy food ain't your thang, all his other jerky is god-tier, too. I literally drove three hours just to buy $120 worth of jerky at Dwayne's once. I was not "just passing through." It was a trip made with the sole purpose of buying some of Dwayne's jerky. Those signs were all up and down I-10 like, "Hey buddy, have you heard of this lil' jerky joint? You should pop on in!" and I was like, "BITCH YOU KNOW I ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THAT EXIT 362 JAM WHO YOU THINK YOU'RE PLAYIN WITH BOI." I got a beautiful reusable shopping bag, I think because of the size of the purchase alone, and it is one of my most treasured reusable shopping bags. The jerky was gone within a month. I have spent probably at least $350 at this place over the past 5 years. I seriously cannot overstate how mind-meltingly good this jerky is. If you try Dwayne's Cowboy Jerky and you don't full on LOVE it, you are legitimately a bad person. Watch out for snakes and spiders in the bathroom. Or at least that's what the sign says. Look, you're driving through the desert. Deal with it, or piss in the bushes. Which also probably have snakes and spiders in them. At least Dwayne's has a sink so you can wash your hands after. If I could give this jerky more than five stars, I would. God, it is SO GOOD. read more

We stopped for the restrooms and the beef jerky and both far superseded expectations. I have never seen a cleaner restroom while on a road trip. Every stall and both showers. (At this point I was just satisfying my curiosity by peeking at everything.) When we went into the shop for the jerky, there were so many choices! Happily, there were samples at the register. :) (We ended up with six flavors plus a bag of cashews.) Highly recommend you stop here on your road trips. read more

This is a fantastic must-stop-shop if you can spare the time! Great homemade jerky that we got to taste! An online store that I will be ordering from and nuts and jelly's I cannot wait to ship home! So glad we stopped in and the clerk was so nice and welcoming! Don't miss it! read more

Saw the billboards in the middle of nowhere on I 10. We needed a potty break So we stopped. Don't look at the closed burned down building before you get there and turn around because you'll be disappointed. This place had all the jerky, olives, nuts, honey you could ever want. Super nice staff that offered free tastings on everything in the store. Had a blast trying it all. Super clean restrooms. Will make it a point to stop again on our way thru. read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Soooo good! Road trip back to California from New Mexico and kept seeing these signs for jerky! Thought it must be decent with all the advertising. Everything is amazing in here. I 'm not a fan of the traditional dry jerky so I opted for the Sweet & Spicy Beef Brisket! Wish I bough two packs instead of one. If I am ever in these neck of the woods again, I will load up! Must stop! Very good customer service too. read more

Customer service was amazing. I love how they have samples of the jersey to make sure u pick the right one that's for your liking. That burboun chocolate pecan pie is to die for!!!!!!! read more

Delicious jerky!! We ate the whole bag in 5 minutes. Very friendly staff. Lots more than Jerky as well! Delicious nuts and other snacks! read more

Dwaynes Fresh Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Bowie, Arizona

Ok it's cute and it's a small business, but heavy downgrades because their gas is nearly a full dollar more per gallon compared to the other highway stops. That's a bit ridiculous. read more

Best kept secret while on a road trip, needed gas and found so many delicious treats in this tiny store. Super nice people Thanks for the snacks. read more