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    El Taco Loko

    3.5 (23 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    This little place next to Fry's, third time I eat there's it's so good. Good service. Cabeza tacos and the best

    We been going here for a while and it's more of like u eat it in, if u take it home it will get cold and soggy. Like most food u take out! Idk what them 1 stars be talking about. But overall top 3 taco spots for sure! Service is always nice. And the place is always clean.

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    Izzy G.

    I've driven by this place several times and finally decided to try it. I ordered the Birria Ramen, Carne Asada Taco and Birria Taco. I don't understand the low ratings at this place, the tacos were both awesome and the Birria Ramen was not bad. When I told them I was on my way to Flagstaff and needed to eat something before I left they offered me another Taco for my journey. They gave me a free carnitas taco and it was also very good. I would definitely stop by here again when I'm in the area. Prices were pretty good and service friendly.

    Great and hot salsa!
    Angel R.

    I don't know where the low ratings come from, I thought this place was fantastic. I went to the food truck on 63rd Ave and baseline and had no problem. The asada tacos were very good and flavorful! The pastor was a nice taco as well. The salsas were also good! I liked everything about it except for the cilantro, it was kind of old and had dark spots on it, it was not fresh. But I love me some good tacos and I will definitely be back here! Cash and card accepted! Friendly service and great food!

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    Amazing birria!! Al pastor amazing!! If the taco bus ever leaves my neighborhood I will be devastated!!

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    Carne asada tastes good. Love the sides for salsa for spicy options. Place was clean.

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    Very delicious food and great quick service. The vibes were authentic. I got the carne asada and added some toppings from the bar

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    Bomb bomb bomb ! Fave place! I live in Downtown phx and the drive is always worth itt

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    Place is super hot inside. Lady talks down on where she works. Food is no good. Lady up front even says it her self.. dont eat here

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    Caldwell County BBQ

    Caldwell County BBQ

    4.7(1.9k reviews)
    31.6 mi
    $$

    great food great service nice restaurant will be coming back and will bring family and friendsread more

    I stopped by Caldwell County BBQ for dinner on a Saturday evening. Located in Gilbert, I found…read morestreet parking right in front of the restaurant despite it being quite busy. I'll preface this review by saying I have very high standards when it comes to BBQ. I am from Houston after all. Caldwell County BBQ very much lived up to the hype. It's no surprise their reviews are so good. Ambiance (5/5): Caldwell County BBQ serves Texas-style BBQ. I felt right at home. There's a lot of Texan decor and the sort of ambiance you would expect at a BBQ joint. It's a spacious restaurant with plenty of seating outside and a decent amount of seating inside. We sat inside. One of the things they do well is keeping the A/C blasting both indoors and outdoors (while you're likely going to wait in line) along with misters. Definitely something you need in Phoenix! Service (4/5): I hate waiting in line. Though it's not unusual at popular BBQ spots, I still wish places like this would hire a couple of more people to make the line move faster (or even completely eliminate the lines). We probably waited in line for about 20 minutes. They have a water cooler along the route, but it was all out. Something the staff should check on a little more frequently. With all this being said, Caldwell County is well worth the wait. Drinks (5/5): Whenever I'm at a BBQ joint, I'm looking for sweet tea. Which they have here. Plus your standard assortment of soft drinks and alcohol, with a focus on beer. Food (5/5): BBQ joints typically have you pay by weight or by plates (one meat, two meats, three meats, etc.). Caldwell does it by the pound unless you go with a sandwich, loaded baked potato, etc. What's nice is they also have a family pack for 4 which comes with brisket, pulled pork, and your choice of ribs, sausage, or one other protein which is escaping me. Plus two large pint-size sides. We rolled with this option as it's a good deal (brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis style ribs with corn casserole and mac and cheese). White bread, pickles, onions, and jalapenos are available free of charge. There are three BBQ sauces at each table: their classic BBQ, spicy, and AZ gold). We also added a quarter pound of the AZ burnt ends. Man, these are some quality meats. Brisket is the true test of Texas BBQ and the shining star. The brisket here isn't the best I've ever had but it's quite respectable. The sweet and spicy AZ burnt ends were delicious too. The ribs were tender and had a nice sweet glaze on them. The pulled pork was my least favorite, but still quite good. The sides are solid, though they could be a bit better. The mac and cheese was too peppery for my taste and the corn casserole was too sweet. Like pretty much all craft BBQ these days, Caldwell County BBQ isn't cheap. But the quality is there. This is the type of place that I would come back to again and again. They also have a location in Peoria though this one is the original. And I hear they don't run out of meats as other BBQ joints do (especially in Texas). That's a big plus! It's always a bummer when a BBQ joint is out of something you want. If you haven't been to Caldwell County BBQ, change that quick. Yeehaw!

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    Caldwell County BBQ - Come visit us and get a pit tour!

    Come visit us and get a pit tour!

    Caldwell County BBQ
    Caldwell County BBQ

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    Gibson's Smokehouse - "The Plate" - smoked brisket, pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, green chili cornbread, apple slaw, potato salad

    Gibson's Smokehouse

    4.7(50 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    We used Marcus at Gibson's Smokehouse for our wedding in Strawberry, AZ, and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. We had about 135 guests, and everyone was raving about how good everything tasted. Working with Marcus was super easy from the start. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and he was always accommodating whenever we needed to make changes to the quotes or menu. He was friendly, professional, and genuinely great to work with. He provided the charcuterie boards for our cocktail hour, which were a huge hit, and then served BBQ for dinner. The buffet-style setup worked perfectly, and the line moved quickly. We never ran out of food, and guests kept coming up to us throughout the night to tell us how amazing everything was. They handled all the setup and even brought their trailer on-site, smoking and cooking right there at the venue which was so cool to see and added to the whole experience. On top of all that, Marcus is super affordable, especially considering that the quality of the food is truly exceptional. You get incredible value for what you pay. We absolutely loved working with Marcus and would definitely use Gibson's Smokehouse again. Highly recommend for any wedding or event!- Megan & Cierra

    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.

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    Gibson's Smokehouse - Food truck

    Food truck

    Gibson's Smokehouse - Coleslaw + Potato Salad

    Coleslaw + Potato Salad

    Gibson's Smokehouse - Food Truck

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    Mission BBQ

    Mission BBQ

    4.2(128 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$

    Saw Mission mentioned on a YouTube video, that listed the five best and five worst barbecue chains…read morein the country.. Mission was #5 on the five best list. So we decided to try it out, did an online order for takeout. I had the brisket and pulled pork. Both were amazing. My sides was Maggie's Mac n Cheese. It's was sooo good. My roommate got the salmon, pulled pork and the Mac n cheese. She said it was very tasty. Both of tried the peach cobbler, and both agreed it's the best we've had. The woman that got my order together was very nice and informative. Do not remember her name. But the initials GD were on the first time card she gave us.. We will definitely be back. also love the fact they support the armed forces and first responders. And lived seeing a sign that read "Play like a champion today" Being a Notre Dame fan, that is Hugh bonus points. #GoIrish

    Decided to try this place because our favorite bbq spot ran out of brisket…read more Pulled in the empty parking lot. Not a good sign although it was early 4:30, on a Saturday. Had a good score (4.7) so we decided to give it a shot Nice place inside. Decorated with veterans in mind. Has a similar setup to Rudy's where you order/pay up front and they call you up when it's ready. Was kind of worried because the place didn't smell like bbq. Ordered the turkey and jalapeno sausage with a side of bbq beans. Has a selection of six different bbq sauces at the table. I wasn't too impressed with any of them. There is a mustard sauce up by the drinks that was pretty tasty tho. The turkey was dry. The sausage had decent spices but the skin was a little tough. Neither had a bbq/smoky taste. The beans tasted like canned pork and beans with sugar and bits of brisket added. All and all I wasn't too impressed and probably won't be back. The staff was friendly and helpful and I was hoping it would be better

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    Mission BBQ - You can see your food being prepared.

    You can see your food being prepared.

    Mission BBQ - Brisket, pulled chicken, green, Mac n cheese,peach cobbler

    Brisket, pulled chicken, green, Mac n cheese,peach cobbler

    Mission BBQ - Indoor dining

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    Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope

    Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    West Texas BBQ…read more Good. Pricey. Quality cuts. Oh mmmmmmmy. I had smoked turkey and a pork rib. Spouse had the brisket. Sides were jalapeño and cheese grits, cole slaw and BBQ pork beans. Grits was too cheesy and rich for me. The rest, 10/10. Not cheap but worth every calorie and dime.

    This place is The Pits, but in the best way possible. We took home a quart each of beans plus mac…read moreand cheese. Kraft is Not the cheesiest. My loyal Food Patrol of regular observers know we spent some days in Sunnyslope tending to family business. Little Miss BBQ was a refueling stop. The last time we stopped in for a meal there was no meal. The goods were gone, eaten by an eager, hungry, horde. March 31, 2026 at 3 p.m. They were open, fully stocked. 1962 was the year my Dad was sent to Oklahoma to teach Air Forces from across the globe how to keep the engines of their nuke-tipped Intercontinental Ballistic Missles prepped and ready in case Boom Moment arrived. We lived to the south in Vernon, Texas where I learned the culinary tradition of Moon Pies and RC Cola, or Dr. Pepper. I also had my first meal of Texas Bar B Que. That set my taste for BBQ Brisket and BBQ beans; sweet, smoky and tender. I've since dined in Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Abilene and Merkel. We hit Mr. B's fabulously delicious BBQ near Harper's Ferry, VA. Another year we went on to BBQ in St Louis; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Memphis, Tennesee. Locally, Bobby Q, My Mother's, TexAz and others I cannot remember. A BBQ universe of flavor, texture, and squirt-on supplemental sauces. BBQ is a very personal pitmaster production, with very personal diner's tastes. The BBQ firing squad has me against a wall, asking me if I want a smoked rib before I die for not writing much about Little Miss BBQ. I'll take the BBQ shack between Merkel and Blair, Texas. I kept going back by myself, yhen with groups of people, always returning in my memory List of BBQ Favorites. That Hole on the Plains and the town of my BBQ initiation, Vernon. Little Miss BBQ is a very cool place. It is worth a visit for the architecture alone. The pits are out the window as you enter the doors and hook a left to the BBQ ride crowd control railing. Menu is on the wall, on at least two spots. The northwest corner has a takeout counter. We ordered brisket sandwich and beans. The brisket was further flavored choosing one or more of the three sauces: sweet hot ish BBQ, sweet mustard sauce and one more flavor. My top taste of the meal was prickly pear lemonade. Going back for a refill I found 2/3 lemonade and 1/3 prickly pear made my perfect BBQ beverage. The peppery beans with another serving of pulled meat mixed in improved on my palate with sweet sauce added. The mustard sauce was recommended for our sandwich. It was a good addition. Will the family return here to dine? I'll write another review when we come back.

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    Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope - The line inside (once you're done with the line outside)

    The line inside (once you're done with the line outside)

    Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope - Sliced Brisket

    Sliced Brisket

    Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope - Brisket Plate

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    Brisket Plate

    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Whole hog

    Bobby Q - Biltmore

    4.5(940 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$

    With our reservation we were seated right away and greeted by our waitress, whose name I…read moreunfortunately didn't catch, but she was so awesome + helpful with taking our orders and giving her recommendations. There wasn't a big wait time for the food at all! Soon after we arrived, the corn bread was served (yummy but it fell apart easily), shortly followed by our spinach queso appetizer (very yummy), and not too long after that, our main course arrived (SUPER yummy).We ordered the Whole Hog Heaven, which was definitely worth its price for our family of 4 -- It came with your choice of 2 ribs/2 meats/3 sides. We ended up packing up the leftovers, aka a lil over half of the platter that was left... we made it our lunch/dinner for the following day lol. The waitress also offered complimentary warm/fresh donuts after we finished our meal, and the donuts were AMAZING. Kinda had the taste and texture of a churro. We were here for Easter Sunday, so I thought it was cute to see a little festivity with the egg and bunny decoration to our drinks (check my image). The vibe in here was pretty sociable, I would overall def recommend this place for any mini group gathering :) One small thing I will say is that the Brussel sprouts were a bit overly flavored or saucy

    So delish. Everything ordered was so good. We are coming back…read more Tie server was great. Happy hour. Large portions for eats for tomorrow.

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    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Cooks area

    Cooks area

    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.

    Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.

    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Front entrance at night

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    Front entrance at night

    JL Smokehouse

    JL Smokehouse

    4.5(444 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$

    My husband took me to this restaurant after having tried it one time while visiting in Arizona. I…read morecould understand why he wanted me to try the food. It was exceptionally delicious. This what we ordered: Brisket Hot links Pork Belly Pork Ribs BBQ Beans Collard Greens BBQ Spaghetti Hot Water Cornbread Cedar Lane Lemonade Everything was flavored nicely. If I had to omit one item from our order it would be the beans. My favorite was the BBQ Spaghetti, collard greens and the Hot water cornbread. I thought the beans would have a bit more flavor, but I've never been a bean kind of gal. You will need to try it for yourself! The Hot water Cornbread was great. The texture was a little gritty, but still yummy. The shape is what caught me by surprise. It was round and flat almost like a pancake. The service was outstanding. Friendly and hardworking. The food came out in good time. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Has a warm but rustic vibe. I would most definitely revisit this spot whenever in the area.

    On the Southside of Phoenix, the main thoroughfare being Broadway, you are in the black side of…read moretown. Like many of our cities, Phoenix legislated racial housing covenants. The whites stayed north because local industry made real estate in the southside less desirable. Slaughterhouses and rendering factories gave south Phoenix a black cowboy population. Sure, there are cowboy groups in California - West Oakland and Compton - but these guys are all LARPing. That is, they're playing the part. Weekend warriors. The afro-vaqueros of Phoenix are dyed in the wool, real deal westerners. So anyway, it's in this milleu you find AT JL BBQ. Alongside said cowpoke, you may, as I did, dine next to a couple 304s. It's an active neighborhood, what can you say? Neither here nor there, but the ephemera that adorns the walls is different than what you might find at a soul food place. It's decidedly more American as such. Speaking of the signage: one of them reminds you that bbq is not fast food and that a patient temperament is of the utmost. Yet, the smoker ain't going. The Cue been cooked. As for the sides, no one does greens and Mac n cheese a la minute. So if everything is prepared, why do I have to wait? I kid. I jest. The girl behind the counter was all by herself. Gave great recommendations. And even gifted me a bottle of water On this visit, brisket was sold out. Late afternoon: makes sense. They had pulled pork. Bites of the smokerd rendered fat therein had the effect of rocket fuel. Pork belly was even porkier than the aforementioned shredded butt. Ribs pretty good too. Mac: ultra cheesy. Pot liquor from the collard greens came in clutch for hydrating the more dry pieces of pork.

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    JL Smokehouse - The dining room

    The dining room

    JL Smokehouse - Brisket sandwich

    Brisket sandwich

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