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    Mr K's BBQ

    4.2 (248 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    I came here at around 12pm on Saturday and I can appreciate how the inside was so clean and aroma of that bbq let me start off by saying Don had the best service and let me know what they didnt have and did and what I could get instead. I got the beef brisket platter with greens and yams it came with a cornbread muffin, 2 drinks Purple Koolaid ( Grape), sweet tea, bbq chicken pulled sandwich and peach cobbler the minute I got home I said let me try this sandwich and omg I hit the laundry door because thats how good it was. Not only was it savory but it was just right bbq sauce was not spicy it was perfect!!!!! Now let me tell you not everyone knows how to make a peach cobbler and that blew my socks off because I appreciate a good desert felt like my grandmother was in that kitchen cooking. The sweet tea and koolaid wasnt too sweet it was just right. I have had Holy Smoking butts, Kens and other bbq and let me tell you this one right hit the spot and I will be back I spent $39 for all that food and still had leftovers now tell me where are getting that at !!!!

    Beef Rib Plate & BBQ Pork Sandwich ⋅ Tucson, Arizona
    Justin L.

    Uncomplicated and unassuming BBQ spot by the airport. We landed around noon and drove here for lunch since it was a couple minutes away. You can't miss it, look for a blue building on the corner of South Street and Park Avenue. Their off street lot can fit a few cars. Wasn't too busy on a weekday. Don't expect fine dining here! Self serve utensil/drink stations, paper towel rolls instead of napkins, plastic picnic tables inside the dining room, foam takeout containers even if not ordering to-go... the focus is on the food. They have smoked meats à la carte, plates (protein with bread and your choice of two sides), sandwiches, and other side dishes. Desserts include peach cobbler, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, and cheesecake. BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich - smokey and well seasoned! Sesame bun was ordinary BBQ Pork Sandwich - this one was excessively drowning in sauce but still tough to chew. Maybe to hide the quality of the meat? It was the least favorite out of the three orders Plate - moist, tender, saucy BBQ ribs. Coleslaw had an interesting cinnamon-y sweetness to it. Mac & cheese and cornbread muffin were nice accompaniments Summary: simple Southern-style sustenance for the soul!

    Catfish, Collards mixed with Turnip Greens, Mac & Cheese
    William P.

    Very good BBQ! The Collards and Mac & Cheese were outstanding! Can't believe that I've never tried this place before. Highly recommend it

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    Alex K.

    Oooh yeah. Small place with easy parking. I was their last customer of the night and I talked to the owner. He gave me this combo plate with a little of everything. Ribs and brisket was absolute fire. I wasn't big on the sweet potatoes, but everything else was 100%

    Travis H.

    Great local place. I have been coming here for years. The interior is just laid back rustic bbq joint. Love the old school feel. They have kool aid on deck.... Need I say more??? Ordered the sloppy Joe. 7.6/10 collard greens 10/10 Mac n cheese 7.9/10 corn bread 8.8/10 and a hot link 9.2/10. Mac n cheese was great. A bit watery but very delicious. Not smoked. The sloppy Joe was delicious. A bit too much bark crunch in the mixture. The greens are seasoned and cook to perfection. Corn bread is a bit dry but flavor is fantastic. All in all I give a 8.8/10 I recommend everyone try!!! Everyone is so helpful and nice and friendly!

    Ribs with sweet potatoes
    Beth S.

    I have loved this place for forever, and used to schedule any meeting I had to have in that side of the world near lunchtime, just so I could eat there. Last night I was at 22nd and i10 at 4p and declared it close enough to them and dinner to count, so the daughter and I went. The daughter got the rib plate, and asked for both her sides to be sweet potatoes. Because they are that good. Cinnamon and brown sugar and nice and soft. I stole a bite. Or three. I got the combo plate - rib, hot links, sliced beef. The ribs are messy to eat (at least how we ate them) but there is a roll of paper towels on the counter and at 4p no one around to judge. I had the baked beans as a side, and they are spicy and insanely flavorful. Best beans I've ever had. The owner was there, and he is very nice. We had a great conversation about food. He was also training who I am assuming is a new hire, and was very patient and kind with him - exactly how you want to see employees being treated. It's a great environment. Hope I am over there again soon!

    I was suprised to see this called burnt ends. I would have called this chopped beef.
    Erick D.

    After my last visit has to adjust the score to 3 starts. Maybe the pandemic has caused issues, but it wasn't as good as when I review it last.

    The catfish plate with creamy mac n cheese paired with candied yams, delicious!

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    My favorite is the catfish plate with beans and greens! I'm glad we live too far away or I'd eat here all the time.

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    Our first time here, and a taste of the authentic southern barbecue was on point! The greens took me back to Georgia. Definitely be back!

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    It's been a while but the food was delicious the last time I tried it loved the barbecue beef

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    Food sucks and the place is gross, nice service though. Don't let the bot reviews trick you like they got me

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    This is my favorite bbq spot the food is always on point and the, staff is always so friendly and helpful. I especially love the kool-Aid!

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    Had the plate pulled pork, ranch beans and potato salad for lunch. My evening ended up horrible stomach ache and possibly food poisoning

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    Food is absolutely delicious, great service, I don't live too far from here so I will definitely be back

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    Their food is really good and everyone is so nice friendly and welcoming! I can't wait to come back again !

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    4 years ago

    My absolute favorite BBQ Mr K's the best BBQ sauce you will come across anywhere. Smoke rings prove the process and have true SMOKED flavor

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    Ask the Community - Mr K's BBQ

    Can you get a rack of dry baby back ribs here?

    Yes we can get you a rack of ribs but we only have spare ribs (bigger an more meat ) an you can anything on the menu served "dry" just request sauce on the side when ordering . Thanks for the question

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