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    Kingpin BBQ

    4.8 (42 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Fabian G.

    Let me first start off by saying, I am a very impatient person when it comes to waiting in line especially in the heat. I do believe there is possibly a faster process for them when it comes to ordering. But I do understand they don't want the kitchen to be behind. I pulled up at 6:57 and there was a line maybe about eight people that were in front of me in the line but I didn't think I was going to be waiting an hour before I even ordered my food. The price is actually a decent price. The young lady that takes your order is very sweet and she was sure to greet everybody with a smile. The food I have absolutely no complaints at all. It was worth the wait. I give them a 10 out of 10. I will definitely be back in the future for more.

    Loaded Waffle Fries
    Alexa H.

    We waited in line at the food truck for over an hour and holy sh*t was it worth the wait. This has to be the best barbecue in Arizona. The meat is flavorful and smokey...literally fall off the bone ribs. Cannot wait to eat again 9.4/10

    Shrimp Mac and Cheese Plate with Hot link and Texas Toast
    Taylor H.

    My husband and I tried Kingpin after following them on IG for a few months and their food did NOT disappoint. I ordered their Jumbo Shrimp Mac & Cheese with a hot link and my husband order their beef tips w/waffle fries and turkey leg w/ Cajun shrimp and sauce. It was delicious! The turkey leg was literally fall off the bone, delicious and flavorful. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of it. The Mac and cheese was a nice consistency and came with so many shrimp. I do wish they had an option to add the Cajun sauce/shrimp that came on the turkey leg to the Mac and cheese because they were also delicious! I personally like spice and heat with my BBQ so I would've liked a little more kick to my hot link. But the flavors are incredible, the meat was nicely cooked and a little red hots did the trick nicely. For those who prefer less heat, their bbq sauce is a traditional sweet/tangy and also very good. The amount of food given is exceptionally generous for the price. We ended up needing to take the beef tips and some of the turkey leg home. They saved well even the next day and we will definitely be returning. Some advice for first timers: come expecting a line and to wait a bit. Good food takes time so get there early! We came right at open and they had a line of 10-15 people already waiting. Given the limited space and manpower they do pause at times to catch up on orders. But that being said, the wait is well worth it!

    Plate with greens, ribs, chicken, hot link, and toast
    Adrienne C.

    My cousin hyped this place up so much so I was excited to try it. She brought me a plate that had ribs, chicken, a hot link, greens, and garlic toast. The garlic toast was inedible because it was extremely soggy from being packaged with the rest of the food. The greens lacked flavor in my opinion. The chicken was decent and the hot link was overcooked. The ribs were great. The bbq sauce itself, not so much. It was missing something. So if I ever come across this place myself, I'd probably only get the ribs and maybe try the Mac and cheese since it always looks good on IG. I have no opinion about service or ambiance since I didn't experience it.

    3 bone plate delicious

    Best BBQ I have ever eaten! So tender and very delicious! No wonder they sell out because everyone wants it. Everything on their menu is delicious and reasonably price. Excellent service and customer service! All sides are equally delicious . Off the hook BBQ.

    Limited menu. Everything X'd off. Despite advertising on all their socials and even posting full menu on their website
    Dong T.

    So, on their FB and IG they advertised that they'd be available at the Hilton hotel on 16th at and Northern this past Monday. Even on their website, they posted the menu for that day. A BUNCH of disappointed people arrive only to discover that they were hired for a private event. So what the hell? Now, they did offer to serve non event goers but to their very limited menu. No ribs, no mac, no collard greens, just a bare bones menu. Whatever, ordered something just so that I dont go home empty and hangry. Opted for their 2 meat plate (pulled pork, hot link, waffle fries as the side, and a slice of TX toast). Good? Sure. Worth all this hype all these damn AZ food influencers be giving them? I don't think so. Hesitant to even hunt them down again even if their ribs are available. Just overall, an underwhelming and annoying experience. Why publicly advertise your location somewhere and post a false menu? Oh FFS.

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    Amy B.

    I'm feeling a little mixed on this review. It's a little expense 18-28 per person, but it's 2 days' worth of food. The food is good but pretty standard for a BBQ. Service was ok, but not excellent. Here is my issue, yes choose to stand in a long line, but when I ordered I was told 10-12 min; it was over 22. If I could have gotten my money back I would have left. They take phone orders and app orders and they go in before waiting in line orders. Idk exactly what their system is but when you have 30 min don't go.

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    Ask the Community - Kingpin BBQ

    I can never find this food truck? Is there a specific place you'll be on Sundays?

    We post our schedule on IG,Info@kingpinbbq.com or you can call us at 800-679-7040 and we do not work on Sundays.

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