Let me preface this review by saying I've had myself some barbecue a time or two. I've eaten at legendary spots like Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City. I've had roadside barbecue off Texas highways. I've eaten at Arizona's own Eric's Family Barbecue. So yes, I have a point of reference. That said, this review isn't about comparing Mission BBQ to barbecue royalty. Doing so would miss the point entirely. Mission BBQ isn't trying to be Arthur Bryant's. Mission BBQ is trying to serve quality barbecue in an environment that celebrates the red, white, and blue. Mission: "How would you like your brisket? Original or moist?" Also Mission: "We'll put a boot in your ass. It's the American way." Between the military memorabilia, honoring local first responders, and the patriotic atmosphere, I was genuinely impressed with the experience. I especially appreciated the little details, like the natural wood throughout the restaurant and the Husky toolbox being used to hold straws, lids, and condiments. It sounds silly, but little touches like that add character. The employees have always been friendly, attentive, and incredibly kind to my children. They also earn bonus points from me for something only parents seem to notice--they have plenty of high chairs. Not one tucked in a corner. Not two hidden somewhere in the dining room. Like... six of them. It's a small detail, but it makes family dining so much easier. Now, the food. Mission BBQ is a step above Rudy's and comfortably ahead of Dickey's and Buc-ee's when it comes to barbecue. Is it legendary? No. But I don't think it's trying to be. For a brick-and-mortar chain, the barbecue is surprisingly solid. The moist brisket is easily my favorite, and I honestly haven't had a bad bite of meat here. The sides are respectable. The mac and cheese is good, though it can lean a little dry at times thanks to the breadcrumb topping. Still, everything feels thoughtfully prepared and consistently executed. My family and I will absolutely be back. It's reasonably priced, serves above-average barbecue, treats families well, and wraps the entire experience in unapologetic Americana. Sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. read more

I've only had Mission BBQ catered by the Phoenix location, so it was a fun going in and seeing the new restaurant in Goodyear. The dining room is very clean and the drink area was well stocked. Each table had a large roll of paper towels and 6 BBQ sauces. The staff behind the counter were great and helpful as this was the first time we had been in. We tried the brisket sandwich and the 5 bone ribs. The brisket was really good, could do without the bun, but it may have been because it had hints of cornbread in it and my fiancée does not like cornbread. I had the 5 bone ribs and they were fall-off-the-bone. So good! Mission BBQ Goodyear is a must try! read more

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I finally tried Mission BBQ in Goodyear and came away a little disappointed. The good: they offer six different BBQ sauces, plus a seventh that's basically straight vinegar for those who like Carolina-style sauce. I appreciate the variety, and the staff was friendly. The BBQ beans were also very good and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The bad: for the price, the portions felt small. I understand BBQ isn't cheap, but I expected more value for what I paid. The pulled pork was the biggest letdown. It had very little flavor on its own. Honestly, I've made more flavorful pulled pork in a crock pot at home. The brisket was good, but I was hoping for a stronger smoke flavor. They ask whether you want lean or fatty brisket, which is basically asking if you want the flat or the point. If you're already serving the point, why not offer burnt ends too? The sausage was okay, but nothing memorable. The mac and cheese was surprisingly bland and didn't stand out at all. Then there's the cornbread. Why even offer a piece of cornbread if it's that tiny? It felt more like a sample than an actual side. My biggest criticism is that Mission BBQ seems to be trying to cover every style at once--Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, Carolina, and more. In my opinion, they're trying to do too much. I'd rather see them focus on doing one or two styles exceptionally well instead of trying to be everything to everyone. Overall, it wasn't bad BBQ, but for the price and the reputation, I expected more flavor, more smoke, larger portions, and a more focused menu. I'll probably keep looking for my go-to BBQ spot in the West Valley. read more

Mission BBQ - Hardly any brisket, pulled pork, tiny piece of cornbread but hey great money making with the fatty brisket and pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

We have been here a handful of times now and we love it! Good food great service and all the food is delicious! Love that they have lots of bbq sauces on the table to try out. Brisket is very good, turkey moist, cheddar jalapeño sausage a bit spicy, baked beans are delicious - they have chunks of brisket in it, Mac and cheese has to be my favorite side. read more

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Wanted to try out there bbq came around lunch time. At noon they do the national anthem. I got the 5 bone ribs and tried their honey spicy bbq sauce it wasn't very thick but was yummy. I also got their Mac and cheese and corn bread and was both yummy. My son got the brisket. I do feel like the ribs were salty prior to putting sauce on. But would like to try their other items. I love how they honor the military and veterans! read more

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First time here and it won't be my last ! The food is really good! We tried the sampler and got the kids the kids meals. Decent portions and good prices. Brisket was good both the lean and moist, everything was delicious the baked beans did lack a little The service was great everyone was helpful and kind read more

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We ordered 2 brisket sandwiches-lean. One looked chopped, so we told our server; Cole and he immediately apologized and brought us another sandwich and a free sandwich coupon for our next visit. Great customer service! The brisket was very tender and tasty. The Mac & cheese tasted homemade and the beans were pretty good. We were brought a free order of their Freedom Fries which were a little spicy and very tasty. I love the armed service, veteran decor. And if you buy a souvenir cup you can bring it back and $ off your drink. Definitely a recommend! read more

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Really solid first impression at Mission BBQ! My friends and I went for dinner on a Friday evening around 7pm. The restaurant was busy but we had no issues getting a table. We don't eat BBQ frequently & were excited when this place was announced. The restaurant is counter service, so you order your food at the counter, find a table, and they call your name when it's ready. The employee taking our order was very helpful. He explained the menu and answered our questions. The food was ready extremely quickly! I'd say we were waiting no longer 5 minutes. It was all hot & fresh. We each got a Meat Sampler plate with 2-3 meats. We also upgraded to combos for the sides & drink. The 3 meat sampler & XXL combo (which comes with 2 sides) is going to set you back about $30. This sounds like a lot, but for me it was so worth it. I got the Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Jalapeño & Cheese Sausage. For sides I got the Fresh Cut Fries and the Mac-N-Cheese. Our group also tried the Collard Greens, Green Beans, and Blueberry Cobbler. All the food was excellent. My favorite meats were the brisket and the pulled pork. I probably wouldn't get the sausage again - just wasn't for me. For the Brisket you can choose either moist or lean cuts. The moist is more fatty, but so flavorful. All the sides were delicious. The only side which received slight criticism were the Collard Greens - reportedly under-seasoned. The fries are excellent, especially if you get them seasoned! Portion size is very good. The photos look deceiving because of the trays, but there is a lot of food. No one in our group left hungry. The customer service was probably some of the best I've experienced for a counter-service restaurant. Throughout the entire meal, staff checked up on us, seeing if needed anything, even bringing us samples to try of other menu items. Everyone was friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Great first experience. Already looking forward to returning to try something else off the menu! read more

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Went to have dinner her while in town on vacation and this is an awesome place and very big on supporting our veterans! I ordered 2 moist brisket sandwiches with a side of Mac n cheese and it's was amazingly delicious and flavorful! It was also pretty busy so we got our order to go! I highly recommend stopping in and giving this place a try when you're in the area and especially if you like barbecue you won't be disappointed! They had an awesome menu selection and they also cater events as well! I know I will definitely be back again as everything from the service to the quality, flavor and freshness of the food was amazing! The ambience was very casual and noisy but what barbecue place isn't loud and casual! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbecue brisket sandwiches with Mac n cheese and their sauces! - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Food is always good and they are always fast no waiting restaurant is always clean and so are the bathrooms we have been here at least a half a dozen times as well definitely return read more

Daughter of a naval officer and Vietnam veteran that I am and sister of a retired fire chief, I felt comfortable in a space dedicated to heroes. There was no end to the memorabilia to explore as you enjoy your meal. They hired staff who make you feel welcome, as if you have walked into a special space and they're glad you get to enjoy it with them. We stopped by on our way to the movies, my husband, daughter, and her stepsister. I ordered a small portion of baby back ribs and a side of macaroni and cheese, à la cart. I was told that this was a kid's meal, basically. Although it wasn't much, it certainly was filling. My husband ordered the sausage, also à la carte, and my daughter ordered brisket and ribs and a side of macaroni and cheese and her stepsister ordered two meats (I don't remember which) and greens. Everything comes out on the same large tray that seems to dwarf your meal, but all walked away with full bellies - as was evidenced by the fact that nobody felt like ordering popcorn when we got to the movie theater. The fun part was sampling the different sauces. There's like six of them. We tried to do taste tests on all of them but we got confused. Here's a tip: bring a pen so you mark down on your parchment paper which is which. I've only dropped a star because in the world of Goodyear adjacent BBQ, I gotta give it to Rudy's because I think they give you a slightly larger portion for the amount that we paid. And their moist brisket is moister. But, Mission has a much better selection of sodas and interesting sides. Do check it out yourself. They have a nice concept and, as stated, nice people. read more

I went Tuesday around noon for a pickup order. I ate the French fries in the car. They were soaking wet and full of water. I couldn't even eat a 1/4 of them, that's how bad they were. I got home with the lean brisket and 2 chickens. The brisket was tough and very overcooked. Bit even edible. The chicken was next. It was very pink inside. My wife refused to eat it because she didn't want to get food poisoning. It was a very bad day for bbq at the Mission. Very disappointing because we ordered 3 weeks ago and it was probably some of the best bbq we had. It's very upsetting when you can't have consistency in the food. Spent over $60 and couldn't even enjoy the food. Something needs to change. I dont usually says this but A refund should be in order. Very dissatisfied and upset. read more

Nice place, lots of options. All of them sound good. Did the three meat combo and it was delicious. The baked beans with little chunks of meat was good and the crunchy topping on the Mac and Cheese was amazing. Great food. I hope they survive Buc ees read more

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I don't review a lot of places but I was kind of shocked by how high the ratings here are. Tried it last night. The food is just really mid. The turkey is dry and awful, chicken was okay, brisket was decent, and a lot of the sauces are sickly sweet and not good. Memphis and Texas ones were good and there was some smoky one that just tasted like someone poured the whole bottle of liquid smoke in. Dreadful. Overall it's passable but there's better stuff not very far from here. Drive the couple miles to Rudy's or even Dickeys and get the real deal. read more

Fresh and delicious! The turkey breast is hands down the best! The side portions are a bit on the small side, but they are very delicious. read more

This place is great and supports these organizations, the military, firefighters, and police. It was our first time there and the cashier was friendly, helpful, and patient. The dining room was nice and cold since it was 110 outside. Once our ofer was ready they call out our name and we come pick up at the counter. We had three trays and a worker helped carry to our table. Even though she had a slight attitude, she still helped which we appreciated. Overall this place was a nice experience and will definitely return. Thank you read more

Everything about this visit was a 10/10! The food was absolutely amazing, especially for the price point. My friend and I loved everything we had, and we were genuinely impressed with the overall experience. Bella took care of us, and her customer service was outstanding. She had a smile on her face the entire time, was incredibly attentive, and even made an effort to greet the tables around us and ask if there was anything she could do to make their experience better. They had fried some extra fries, and Bella even thought to ask if my friend and I wanted to take some home. It was such a small gesture, but those are the kinds of things that really stand out! I'm a professional chef myself, and I truly believe that good customer service goes a LONG way nowadays. Bella was a perfect example of that. She made us feel welcomed, taken care of, and appreciated as guests. I will definitely be back! Thank you, Bella, for making our visit such a great experience! read more

Decided to stop by Mission BBQ on our way in to town for lunch and it definitely didn't disappoint! Mark helped us tremendously was outstanding! The entire staff was extremely friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The décor and overall atmosphere really honor the military and first responders, which gives the place a great patriotic feel. The food was outstanding--juicy, moist, and fall-apart tender. Easily a 5-star meal! We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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Outstanding every time. The moist brisket, pulled pork, and jalepeño-cheddar sausage are fantastic. The moist brisket falls apart without chewing, the crust is deliciously salty, and the flavor is hearty. All of their sauces are good, especially their special mustard. I could put it on anything. It's also fun to have 6 different bbq sauces to play around with. The green beans and collard greens are served hot and savory. Each entree comes with a chunk of corn bread which is a little sweet and a little salty. I don't really eat it but it would be easy to eat a lot of it if I let myself. Staff are always friendly. Atmosphere is rustic and comfortable. Portions are decent - it's a little on the pricey side if you like to eat a lot, however it's 100% worth it. I'll never go anywhere else for bbq if I'm within about 30 minutes of a Mission. The quality is the same at their Goodyear and Surprise locations. I have yet to try their Phoenix spot. Overall, great bbq. Beats out the chains and even may other locals spots. read more

Had dinner at Mission BBQ. The Goodyear location is newly opened so we had to try it. The inside displays lots of memorabilia of veterans which is nice to see and seating is very typical of a BBQ restaurant. Very comfortable. You order your food at the counter and pick it up at the counter however the staff still comes and checks on you. They were very friendly and welcoming. They offered to refill our drinks, gave us container to box our left overs, and picked up the empty trays. Now let's talk about the food. We tried a little bit of everything. Baby back ribs had just the perfect amount of Smokey flavor. They were fall off the bone and come with a dry rub, they were delicious. The brisket is perfectly tender and juicy. Pulled pork was very good. Jalapeño cheddar sausages are to die for. Sides were equally delicious. If you love Mac n cheese, Mission BBQ has the best I have ever had. Collard greens were also amazing. They were tender and had the perfect amount of heat that made them so flavorful. BBQ beans have tender pieces of brisket in them and have such a nice sweet flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and crisp. Very refreshing. If you are BBQ sauce type of person, don't worry they have six different types for you to try. They were all very good. This place is a must try! We will certainly be back again. read more

Love the mission, and the observance of National Anthem everyday at noon. Food, service, and friendly staff all fantastic! Highly recommend! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

We ordered to go from here and there was a missing item but when I called the General Manager handled it and all is good. The best part though....... THE FOOD! It was amazing! I had pulled chicken and the moist brisket with a side of seasonal cheesy potatoes and cornbread. My husband had a pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac n cheese and it was gone before I could get a picture! We tried 2 sauces the Smoky Mountain and Memphis Belle! They were both delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Mission BBQ - 2 meat combo with one side and a drink - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

The place was busy for 4:00pm on a Thursday. I got the brisket plate with two sides. Truthfully, the brisket was on the dry side. The baked beans and mac and cheese were very good. Temperature of meat and sides could have been much hotter. It was lukewarm at best. The cornbread was cold. Would think the cornbread would be kept in a warming drawer before serving. Staff were very friendly! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Over priced and just ok, small portions. Better food elsewhere in the area. Not impressed at all

We really enjoyed eating here for the first time. I scored what I thought was a huge 7.9. The two teens scored 8.3 and 8.5 and then Mommy scored a whopping 8.7. Six different BBQ sauces at rhe table which were awesome. We go off the One Bite Everybody knows the rules scores so anything 7 and above is fantastic. Came in for Valentine's Day and we're all very happy! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Great chain we first discovered on the east coast years ago. Really happy to see them in the PHX area.

I ordered almost 400$ worth of food to cater my son's bday party yesterday. I came in to pick it up and was polite as can be. By the way, it was not busy and there was no line so I can't see employees being stressed out at the time. Now, I've been to the one in Surprise, and the one in Sarasota, FL, and the workers especially in FL, were the nicest, friendliest, people as can be. Especially if you're a public servant or first responder. However at this location, none of the workers seemed happy and the guy who rang me up, who appeared to be the manager, was rude. I can see why the atmosphere is the way it is. There was no "hi", no "hello", no "thank you." I'm a firm believer in service and making customers want to return. And after this, I will not be returning! Nothing but dirty looks and vibes of me not being welcome. What did I do to you, buddy except spend a lot of money there. Also, I saw my order come with a small container of pickles. Instead of putting it in my take - out bag with the rest of the items, he took it upon himself to throw it in the trashcan in front of me without even asking if I wanted it. Guess what buddy, I like pickles with my bbq. Not only that, I paid for it! It's a shame because the food is good, but the guy with a complex needs to find another job in something that doesn't deal with customer service. read more

Brisket needed like 6-8 more hours of cooking, was so tough I couldn't bite through it. Everything else was so over seasoned it was inedible! Literally left without eating and went somewhere else. read more

Very nice looking restaurant, unique decor. Super friendly people working there. Great offering of drinks.good BBQ sauces on every table, a cute little tool box with all the supplies for your food and table. BUT...the food is very expensive. My friend and I ordered brisket sandwiches with 1 side and a small drink. $52. I ordered the "moist" brisket which was slightly dry. Nah. I'll lunch somewhere else. read more

Great bbq and atmosphere! I love the different sauces. Brisket was great.! shrimp was great. Sides are all fantastic. Highly recommend.

On today, I had the pleasure of being served by Ms. MADDIE. It was my first time in the Restaurant. Ms. MADDIE was very helpful with my questions and was very patient with me, trying to figure out what I wanted to order. Looking forward to coming back. read more

My wife and I stopped by for dinner and had a fantastic experience. We ordered the 3 meat sampler and everything was cooked perfectly. The meats were moist, tender, and full of flavor, but the brisket was definitely the standout for me. Just delicious! What also made the visit memorable was the customer service. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care about providing a great experience. Great food, generous portions, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back the next time we're craving BBQ. read more

Checked this spot out with the family for the first time today. We enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was nice. We had great service and lots of people coming around to make sure all was well. The pricing was relatively reasonable for eating out at a bbq spot these days. Would definitely recommend and come back! read more

I ordered the 5 bones baby back ribs and they gave me 10 which I was pleased but the meat was wayyyy too salty . I tried rinsing it off but it didn't help. The meat was very tender too I was very disappointed I really wanted to enjoy this meal, but just too salty for me, I couldn't finish it. read more

Stopped by while on the West Side for some errands, being from Texas I'm pretty picky about my BBQ and Mission was fantastic! The Brisket was moist with great flavor, I absolutely loved the kickin collard greens. Service was phenomenal, the staff shows amazing hospitality. I was really impressed overall and will definitely be coming back with my family. read more

I only had the chopped meat sandwiches so I cannot comment on the ribs or chicken or brisket. My sandwiches were average and taste. The ingredients ingredients were reasonably fresh and there were six different barbecue sauces to choose from on the day. I was there they gave out free french fries and also interrupted the lunch to have everyone stand up and sing America, the beautiful while saluting or putting their hand on their heart while looking at a flag on a television, judging from the displays around the restaurant, it seems that they were paying tribute to people that served in the armed services. That was a nice touch most everybody enjoyed being there it seemed, but I don't think I will be going back because from my limited sample the food was pretty average. read more

The service was great, everyone had a smile on their face. The food comes out FAST! And the food was good. We were super happy with the experience. P.S. - the jalapeño sausage was top tier. read more

The food was very good. I love the military theme. Staff was very friendly staff. I thought the ribs were small. Brisket was pretty good.

Listen, if you're looking for a consistency good outcome like hot, fresh, excellent portion control, outstanding home made BBQ sauces, like 3 sweet, 3 spicy to , if you want Brisket, Ribs that fall off the bone, pulled pork, and still more choices Smoked on the premises, look no further, Mission BBQ on McDowell and Estrella is your next and final stop. I didnt even mention the Customer Service! Old School warm welcoming smiles, makes you feel Welcomed, like family. Look no further for a meal you'll walk in and roll out! You won't be disappointed, that's the one thing my Mission BBQ doesn't offer, disappointment. You'll be glad you walked in.​ read more

Food was delicious! Brisket was my favorite! Service was even better! Rene and May took care of us. We had a table full of littles and they made sure we had everything we needed so we didn't have to keep getting up read more