Wowwww I don't know where to start ! I looked up for the best BBQ in downtown Gilbert and I found this place and I absolutely love it. The food is superb, the briskets is excellent--malted in your mouth and sooooo delicious. And they have a ton of side dishes for you to try out. On the side station they have all kind of BBQ sauces that you can try as you wish, extra pickles or jalapeños are ready for you to add on. The service is amazing, the staff willing to help whatever you need , they even ask you before you realize you may need something--absolutely love it. The restaurant is open space, they have a lot of table for big and small groups, when you step in, straight to the counter, order, pay and grab your food, very simple service. If you are a big fan of BBQ , you gotta give it a try this place and you won't disappoint. I will come back again for sure. read more

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Found us an awesome BBQ spot! All my friends approved! The guys finished their entire plates. As for me, I'm the queen of leftovers, but it heated up nicely the next day. Located in downtown Gilbert, this spot is fantastic. It's walk up to order, cafeteria style, pay at the end of the line. Then you grab you drinks, condiments, etc in a separate area. The line moves fast. We visited 2x's...yes, it was that good!!! First visit was mid afternoon and a short line. Next go around had us waiting about 10 minutes as it was dinner time. There is a large indoor seating area with booths on the edges and bigger tables in the middle. There is also an outdoor seating area that's covered, plus a large outdoor patio that appears to service this restaurant and Topo. There is bench seating, rocking chairs, etc. A very nice open outdoor space. Back to the food. We all loved our meals. The BBQ was flavorful, not drenched in sauce (although if you love sauce, there is a sauce bar you can add more), side dishes were are getting rave reviews as we each ordered differently, and the solo friend that ordered the lemon cake ended up sharing with all of us cuz it was truly devine. I don't get to Gilbert much, but when I do, I will be back!!! read more

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As me myself being a person whom likes to make bbq I am often hard on others food as most people whi truly cook are. I must say i enjoyed my experience and the food at Joe's. The staff are really nice and helpful. I appreciated that very much. The food was very good and I loved the soda and beer selects even more. The root beer was not what I expected but I liked the red creme soda even more. The place in a great location along with the rest of the restaurants in the area. It is called the POPA district, can someone tell me what that means, I dont remember. I felt lucky enough to buy the last 1 of their t-shirts in my size. Cool place, if I ever come back I will definitely go again. read more

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This is some of the best mf'n barbecue I have ever tasted in the state of Arizona. I hate sweet cornbread but Joe's....I don't know what they put in this damn corn bread, but that cornbread bread is busting 1000/1000. Just might be my wedding cake of choice. The Meat ugh mouth wet asf, now. You need no teeth to eat. Whole plate ‍ pressure. Makes me wanna get in my car and go get another plate. I have fell in love with this place and this is my first time eating To Go at that. I no longer have to fly out to Alabama Mississippi or Tennessee for food. Joe...this some Real mf barbecue. No this is not a paid review but I'm going being paying them for more Food!!! The CORNBREAD yall ‍. Thank you for Doing Bbq the right way. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I did a quick stop on a Saturday night at the outside window. Service was great per usual. Order came up quickly. Staff taking order was super nice as was the staff gathering my order. Less than a five minute wait time. Brisket was on point--so tasty. Lots of folks waiting outside, glad the service was quick! read more

There's so many good food options in the downtown Gilbert area but I'm glad we tried Joe's!! I didn't love the styrofoam to go containers but that's just my own preference and has nothing to do with the food which was really good! I ordered to go but their service is really fast here. It's cafeteria style so they have it all ready for you to order. I prefer the chopped brisket over the sliced (too fatty for me). Theres 3 different bbq sauce to choose from, the spicy one was my fav and had a nice kick to it! The sides were pretty decent. Cornbread was on the sweeter side if your into that. The mac wasn't the best I've had but worth trying. The cheesy potatoes weren't my fav, but for the price, I'm not mad at it. read more

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The food was amazing, their barbecue sauces were very delicious. I had the pulled pork sandwich and the mac and cheese and I have nothing to complain about. The employees were kind as well. I love that you order in an assembly line. Will definitely be returning! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - 2 Meat Plate brisket and ribs Pulled pork BBQ Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Every time I see Joe's BBQ it's been packed with cheerful and happy folks enjoying the food and vibes of the place so I had to give it a shot myself. Definitely a bang for your buck to share the sampler (22$). It comes with ribs, chicken, brisket, pork, cornbread, and a side of your choice (I chose the beet salad). The ribs were the highlight of the meal for me personally because of the balance of sweetness in the sauce that sticks to the tender meat. With the pork, there was more to be desired because this certain serving was more on the dry side but not terrible at all by any means just unlucky. I'd give this place a shot with family and friends if you want to have a good vibe eating hardy barbecue! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Good barbecue at a great price. I had the sampler for around $20. I enjoyed the ribs and chicken the most. Slap some of the gold sauce on the ribs...delicious! The chicken was smoked just right. The pulled pork was a close third. Spicy BBQ sauce with just the right amount of kick, cornbread with honey butter, BBQ beans and cobbler for dessert. Joe's own tasty root beer. Everything was awesome. First of all, I am from Texas and very picky with brisket. Killen's and Truth BBQ in Houston, Franklin in Austin...some of the best barbecue in the state. Nice smoke ring, pink meat. Tender and not greasy. Joe's brisket was not for me. Overcooked and greasy, not much of a smoke ring. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. In all fairness, in Houston, I would probably pay for one meat what I paid in Gilbert for 4 meats. Overall a great deal. I wanted to grab some of the gold sauce before I left, but will need to get that next time. I will definitely return. Happy, friendly service in a picnic-like setting (seat yourself, similar to Rudy's BBQ). read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We love the bbq chicken salad here. The staff was kind enough to split the salad for us. The salad portion is huge! The place is cafeteria style. read more

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We were traveling through the Mesa/Gilbert area & decided to try Joe's Real BBQ. Parking is a little difficult especially on the weekend but there's plenty of seating to make up for it. The restaurant was super busy with conversation being easy to have, the decor classic, restrooms clean & well stocked. The employees were friendly, polite & offered recommendations if asked. The brisket & pulled pork was absolutely delicious perfectly smoked & moist. The chicken & ribs were also delicious. We were extremely happy with everything we ordered that we ended up ordering to go orders to take with us to a family gathering we were heading to. Joe's Real BBQ truly understands what delicious BBQ is. read more

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Even through the rapid expansion of the Valley, Joe's Real BBQ still holds up as one of the best barbecue joints! Everything here is pecan-smoked to perfection and wonderfully tender. You can't really go wrong, but the 4-meat sampler plate is a great assortment of some of their best items. Brisket is my absolute favorite -- it's super tender and something between fatty and lean -- and ribs, chicken, and pulled pork are fantastic too. Plus, even as someone who isn't huge into BBQ sauce, I would slather my dishes with Joe's original sauce. It hits the right spot between acidity and sweetness. Cornbread is perfect, especially with honey butter, but the secret superstar: pickles. They are SO crunchy and fresh, balancing the savory heaviness of the meats. And you can get more at the bar! For the included side, I always recommend cheesy potatoes. Parking is easy on the east side of the building, and birthday meals are $14 off with ID. The new-ish patio is big with courtyard games, metal rocking chairs, and lots of extra seating. Highly recommend! Bonus tip: they have a super cool analog photo booth! Try it out! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - 4-meat sampler plate - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

What a great BBQ restaurant and believe me, I'm a big bbq fan! I"v actually been to Joe's a number of times and always forget to write a review, but not this time! I went there with my brother, quute a drive from Surprise, but well worth it! We shared a full slab of ribs, 12+, and they were delicious! The ambiance is cool, and adding to that is their home made root beer! Also the beans and corn bread are to die for! The line can be long, depending on what time you go, but it does move fast! If you love bbq, then definitely add this place to your list!! read more

My family has dined at Joe's Real Barbecue several times for birthday celebrations. One of the reasons we keep coming back is their birthday deal...you get $14 off your meal, which brings us in multiple times a year. My absolute favorite item is the house salad with chopped brisket and sauce. I asked which meat was the juiciest, and the staff recommended the brisket...it was a great choice. It was so flavorful with the brisket, green onions, and black olives that I didn't even need the dressing (though the dressing is delicious too). I skipped it to save on calories, and the salad was still amazing! Brisket is a premium meat, so it's an extra $1, but it's totally worth it, especially since I can skip the dressing and still enjoy it. Another favorite of mine is the jumbo baker--especially when carbs aren't a concern. Both the salad and the jumbo baker are generously portioned and very filling. My husband and I have even shared in the past so we could save room for dessert. When the weather's nice, Joe's offers both indoor seating and picnic tables outside. Our kids love the outdoor games like cornhole and Twister...it's a great family-friendly atmosphere. read more

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What a great BBQ joint! We had more food than we could possibly eat. I had the pulled pork, potato salad, that comes with cornbread. Husband had the loaded baked potato with brisket with cowboy beans side. The potato was HUGE! Would easily feed 2. There is seating inside and out. The tables are bussed and cleaned fast. Talk about service! They are fast and friendly. Prices are $$ read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Loaded baked potato with brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

It's been more than a few years since I was at Joe's BBQ. Consistent , reliable service and food. Had the two meat platter. Selected the sliced brisket, pulled pork, cornbread and a side of potato salad. Place still has a great hometown rustic vibe. Way more than enough food, the 1 meat platter would have been sufficient. The sliced brisket was exceptional and in my opinion, their signature dish. All good here, lots of restaurant choices in the area. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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What a great place to celebrate a birthday! The line servers were so hospitable and friendly, exactly what you'd expect if the Walton's went for a meal on the town We ordered a 2 meat platter, with sliced brisket and ribs. Both were succulent, but that moist brisket is some of the best we've ever had. Great Americana ambiance with homemade BBQ sauce, and... Homemade Root Beer on fountain! The best root beer you'll find is right here, and they can serve it as a float. The Mac and cheese is tasty with a breadcrumb topping, and the potato salad was ok. If you have any room left in your breadbasket, then finish off your meal with a peach cobbler, a la mode. I was happier than a squealing pig running through a pen full of farmer's daughters. read more

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I love coming to Joe's Real BBQ, the atmosphere inside and outside is inviting and welcoming. The menu boards and the visible options for sides (when ordering) make me want to order everything. The employees were also super friendly and personable which made the experience great. I ended up coming here for my birthday today and I got the 2 meat plate (chopped brisket & pulled pork) with a side of Mac n cheese and cheesy potatoes. The slow smoked meats are impeccable and full of flavor. For me, I don't need to add anything else to it, but I did dabble in the hot bbq sauce a few times. The Mac and cheese and cheesy potatoes are a duo that pairs well together and leaves you feeling full and satisfied. Lastly, the cornbread is cooked so well with its perfect semi hardened top, it hits the spot (with or without the side of cinnamon butter). I highly recommend stopping here. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Delicous bbq that's great for family and group outings. Big tables and large outdoor area that has an area for kids to run and play outdoor games (Corn hole and others). Service on a busy Sunday afternoon was pretty quick. We were in line to order for about 15 minutes and got our food as we ordered. Staff is very helpful and kept the dining areas clean and well stocked. .Ribs were so tender and fell off the bone. .Cornbread came with our meal and we loved it. Especially the honeybutter. .Mac and cheese side was pretty good with the baked top crust. .Baked beans was the best side we got! Dessert: .Lemon Cake was so refreshing! .Root beer Cake was more delicious than I expected. I am not a root beer person, but this cake may be the gateway to my root beer journey. It tasted somewhat like chocolate and I loved it. read more

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Brisket was absolutely flavorful and tender on a buttery bun. Love the vibe inside as well. Service was quick and ordering was super easy. read more

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Where to start...overall a great experience! My boyfriend and I arrived peak dinner time on a Tuesday night. Had to wait in line but it wasn't very long. Food looked fresh and I chose turkey and sliced brisket with a side of potato salad and bbq beans. It also came with cornbread. Everything was delicious besides the turkey it was OK. The brisket was super tender and melted in my mouth. Yummy bbq sauce with a hint of heat! I drank several cups of their iced tea. We both shared the peach cobbler and liked it so much we shared another one lol. It was packed for being a weeknight but clean and spacious. You can sit inside or outside. We will be back!! 9/10 :-) read more

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BBQ in Arizona? Yup - Arizona has not only great Mexican, but BBQ found in Joe's Real BBQ. Slow cooked using pecan, the meat is truly tasty, moist, and tender...one would think you are in Texas! It seems to be always crowed for a reason - it's really good. Not sure about what to order? The 4-meat sampler is a great choice and the baked potato with all the fixins is a good choice. The best part? It's next door to TOPO, soft serve ice cream - get adventurous and try the prickly pear flavor, not a flavor easily found elsewhere. A great BBQ joint in an upscale district in Gilbert, a great place for BBQ (and soft serve ice cream!) read more

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My family has enjoyed Joe's Real BBQ for years, and I'm so glad they still offer a discount for birthdays! The birthday discount is currently $14. Just show your driver's license / ID at the register. My friend and I came here on a Friday around 12:30pm. The line was fairly long inside, but it took only maybe 10 minutes or less to get to the counter. They assemble the salads and serve the sides at the counter, and the kitchen is behind them where they prep all of the other dishes. You can also order food from Topo's at the register too, and just bring your receipt to the Topo's window to pick up your food. (Topo's is right outside in a small building and serves burritos, elote, and soft-serve ice cream!) I'm not sure why I've never tried the Joe's BBQ Chicken Salad because it is so good!! It's $15 and comes in a bowl stacked pretty high. I love the flavor of their BBQ ranch, the shredded chicken that's covered in BBQ sauce, and the crunch from the Fritos. I added the cornbread croutons that typically only come with the house salad. It adds more crunch and a bit of sweetness. It's a very filling salad for one and probably even two people. There is seating inside and outside. It gets quite sunny out, but there are big umbrellas shading all of the tables. I would get here early for either lunch or dinner. I've seen the dinner line go out the door before! You can also order to-go and pick up at the window on the side of the restaurant. Tip: If you drop off your food at a table outside and go back in for drinks or other things, have one person stay to watch the food. We saw an entire group leave their food unattended, and a bird flew over and started eating their food! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Joe's BBQ Chicken Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Always good! Weather is perfect just like the food and service! And Topo ice cream afterwards! Love it! Highly recommend!

Came out side for BBQ!! Went to a BBQ spot which ran out of BBQ ribs so came here. I only like going to their "walk up" window and not to eat inside since it's always so busy in which, my anxiety kicks in, when I'm not on my meds. Ordered a half slab of ribs, potatoe salad and beans and yes dessert was peach cobbler. It was ok! The ribs weren't as tender as I'd like, and the potatoe salad wasn't the best. The beans were not going to lie!! The cobbler was good also. I'd return because it's convenient and service was AWESOME!!! There was a glitz in the matrix because not once did I tell the lovely human at the window my name, and when they called me I was confused . (Who.... me) Who knows, maybe I eat out so much that I'm in their system from the linked systems of other restaurants who use that pad thingy. ‍ This place is popping on weekdays as it is on the weekends. The drive up, walk up window is and one of the best decisions made. I love that they have parking literally right in front of the window, so you can sit in your car while you wait for your name to be called. Try it out for yourself read more

Started the evening by calling to place a ToGo order and was told they are out of chicken breasts, so I decided to wait and come in person to order instead. The girl who answered the phone was not super friendly and seemed to be distracted while asking her questions about what WAS in stock. Drove to the restaurant and walked up to the ToGo window. Stood there for a minute or so and saw a girl walk by. She looked at me, but continued walking by without asking if I needed help, so I went inside. Once inside, I mentioned that I had to come inside because she didn't bother to assist me outside. She seemed annoyed and gave another girl a look. The other employee helped me with my order and plating my food ToGo. Lenard was awesome at the register and even helped me place an order at Topo. Just want to call out Lenard and the other girl working the food line, because they were very friendly and gave excellent suggestions. read more

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Looooved the Mac and Cheese, RIBS, cornbread, brisket, and hot links in that order. The mac and cheese is some of the best I've had. I would pass on the braised greens, beans, and cheesy potatoes. Their barbecue sauce is pretty good, the spicy barbecue sauce has a nice kick, but it's a little too worcestershire sauce heavy. They serve like a chipotle here so you get your food super quick. The dining area is huge, great for big groups or people who don't like crowded spaces lol. A solid option in the BBQ scene. Little Miss BBQ still narrowly beats them out, but the cornbread and mac and cheese are what I would come back for. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I went on a wild goose chase looking for bbq for lunch today. Charlie's backyard was the closest thing to my hotel but when I drove past it was closed so next it was Bobby Q and I couldn't find it in the parking lot so my last option what Joes and I'm so glad the other two places was a dud for me. I had the 4 meat platter with a side of greens and cheesy potatoes. The meats omg were so tender and flavorful. The sides were yummy too. The cheesy potatoes had a nice kick from the chilis I think in the mix. A couple designated parking spots right out their order window made it super quick pickup. definitely recommend. read more

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Delicious bbq. Fun outdoor area for social gatherings. Root beer so tasty. Prices nice. Service terrific. Parking available free. Prices were great. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - What a delicious bbq. Great outdoor patio area for hanging out. Prices super reasonable. The root beer tasty. BBQ Sandwich BBQ Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

WOW! This place did not disappoint. We brought a large group here a couple weeks ago... I'm talking like 25 people... and everyone loved it. The line can be intimidating, but it moved fairly quickly. I got their bbq chicken salad and one of my friends got the bbq pork spud. Both were amazing!!!! We were traveling with a girl from TX and even she said the bbq was good! Score! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good bbq place in Phoenix. It's also really family friendly. They have a great outside area with light, picnic tables, and cornhole set up so you can enjoy the outdoor or let those little run around. Or your teens which is honestly what we did. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Joe's BBQ Chicken Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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5 stars all the way. Joes gave me a birthday meal up to $14. That is simply amazing. The food is very good and I like how it's cafeteria style with friendly people working there. Ambiance is very casual and welcoming. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Brisket sandwich, collards greens, and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Wow! everything her was Soooo good! I got a 4 meat sampler plate...Let's start with the sides I got the beet salad and the greens... I mean, you can tell a LOT from the sides at any restaurant just sayin... and both these sides spoke incredibly highly of the restaurant sooo yummy! And that is not always true of these 2 sides the whole, iykyk..... Nowww onto the amazing meats!!! Plate came with ribs , brisket , pulled pork & 2 pc dark meat chicken they were all great but i probably don't need the chicken next time, really good, just not usually my choice at a bbq (don't judge me) the other were simply divine lovely flavor, on point moisture level/doneness, generous portions (had to take 2/3's of it home leftovers!!! Yay!!!) Staff were all really friendly and helpful and informative love that! Atmosphere was friendly and inviting overall, shared tables, booths and private tables, extra rooms/spaces and fantastic outside area with misters and corn hole games, really cute (and safe) and clean bathrooms, gotta love that!!! I would definitely recommend stopping by- for a group, family or solo meal!!! read more

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Always happy to go to Joe's Real BBQ! It's casual, family friendly and the BBQ is great! I also love their homemade Root Beer! My hubby likes the lemonade. I'm a fan of their potato salad, but my hubby doesn't care for it. He doesn't like onions in his potato salad. He does love their BBQ Pit Beans. I'm a senior and get full pretty fast so since they don't have a Senior menu, I ordered the kids turkey sandwich with a side of potato salad and it comes with a cookie. A good deal for $7. My hubs ordered the kids meal with ribs for $9. All in all a great lunch! read more

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This establishment is a benchmark! It's been around for years and is a landmark in downtown Gilbert. The quality of food is so good especially the lemon cake and the brisket and the mac n cheese. These are my favorites. It's counter type service, like a cafeteria, and the staff is efficient and very helpful. The beef brisket is so moist and tender, it almost melts in your mouth! The lemon cake is poked and infused with a lemon filling!!! The root beer is made in house, to die for! The restaurant is huge, plenty of room but sometimes, there's a line out the door! A definite must try!!! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Joe's Real Root Beer - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This is one of my long time favorites! I've been coming to Joe's real BBQ since it was like the only place in that area! The building is super cool and always busy but always well maintained. The employees are all mostly young people but they are always helpful and super nice. The food is amazing from the brisket to every one of the sides. This is a must for anyone looking for quality food!! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - 2 Meat Plate , Brisket and Sausage, Mac and Cheese, Braised Greens, Cheesy Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Came here on Father's Day and it was our first time. It was 115 degrees out and luckily the line was not too long. We ordered the Joes BBQ feast, two kids meals, and a lemon cake. Of course we ordered way too much food, but we wanted to try the different sides. The brisket was delicious and the star of the show! The ribs were decent and the pulled pork was good while it was hot. Service was excellent and price was fair. I've seen more expensive BBQ places with lesser quality. It is THE place to go for BBQ if you are in Gilbert. read more

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Very popular place, get in line and pick out your food cafeteria-style. I actually didn't like the brisket too much but the pulled pork was great. Don't fall for the spicy citrus slaw like I did, the regular is much better for a bbq sandwich. Potato salad was another good choice. My main gripe is the sauce selection -- I just couldn't find that one perfect sauce among the 3 options. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Pulled pork/brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Order take out got the sample it was absolutely delicious i also got sides of mac & cheese, cheesey potatoes, sweet corn, and apple sauce Mac & cheese is more of a velvet-a tasting cheese which is just not a personal favorite The potatoes were dry and also had a few pieces of what looks like green beans stuck to them which was unappealing on a personal end yes took them out but dont like the fact it was crossed to begin with The corn also had a piece of spinach in the bottom but the corn itself is so so tasty Apple sauce is pink apple sauce? Not my favorite All the meat itself was delicious!! read more

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Was here not too long ago doing Con Air flights. The brisket is smokey and tender. Sausages were awesome. Beans not too sweet. They make their pickles in house. Huge fan. Support small businesses. read more

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I have been coming to Joe's for over ten years and have been very satisfied. Today, I ordered the meat plate with brisket and ribs. The amount of food given was substantial less than served on previous occasions. The food was good but not worth the money spent. You better not come hungry because this meat plate will not fill you up read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Meat Plate. Two small ribs and three pieces of brisket. Side of beans and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona