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    Mr K's BBQ

    4.2 (247 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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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!

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

    My group and I made a quick pit stop in Tucson and wanted something good to eat. The reviews and photos live up to the hype. I finished my whole plate with no complaints. I would definitely recommend this place if you stop in town.

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

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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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    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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    Barbeque is quintessential American cuisine. The "low and slow" cooking with meat and smoke is…read moreunique and uniquely delicious in the culinary world. Regional styles like Memphis, Kansas City, Texas and others all have their own wonderful nuances. And while there isn't a distinct Arizona style, we're pretty good at throwin' something dead on the smoker here. And that's just what they do at The Bashful Bandit in Tucson. Their ribs and sausages are good. The brisket is lean, but very flavorful. I didn't get to try the chicken, but the highlight was the pulled pork. If there were an Arizona style BBQ it would be something like this. They cheat the competition rules, but I'm okay with that. They put some green chile in the pulled pork and it's an absolute killer. Not so killer was their coleslaw. It was as sour as the face on my ex-wife and as bland as the seggs we had before she broke up with me. And while I never had a side dish, the side dishes here (apart from the coleslaw) were all yummy. Really good mac and cheese, top shelf cowboy beans, and a potato salad that was dressed in dill and tasting mighty fine. Speaking of dressed, I like my BBQ naked, but if you need sauce (sissy) then go for the house sauce. Great flavor, just a little heat, and just a little sweet - very balanced. The spicy sauce was just okay and the mustard sauce might as well have just been French's Mustard from a two-dollar squirt bottle. Most importantly, while you're wiping the house sauce off your greasy lips, go back to the counter and do yourself a favor, order their appropriately and hilariously named "Smoked Crack Pie." It's an other worldly happy ending to your meal (didn't see that coming, didja?). This thing is a simple but genius dessert. They take a chocolate chip cookie covered in a vanilla custard topping and put it in the smoker. It's got a gooey consistency like a pecanless pecan pie and tastes like if your favorite brownie and crème brûlée had a baby (I'm honestly not sure how that would work...it's weird just to imagine the mechanics really...). Anyhow, don't be bashful, get to The Bashful Bandit in Midtown Tucson and git yerself a case of the meat sweats. You won't regret it.

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    I came specifically for the $2 10-oz beer night, and it did not disappoint. It's an awesome way to…read moresample their huge selection of beers on tap without breaking the bank. My Uber driver was raving about it on the way over, which sealed the deal. While the cheap beer does require a food purchase, I was planning to eat anyway--no complaints there. I went with the 3-for-$11 taco deal and it was more than enough food. You get to choose between green or red salsa; I went with the green, which definitely has a nice kick. I asked the server if they could mix it up with two brisket tacos and one pork belly, and they were happy to accommodate. After reading some mixed reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised--nothing was dry or overly fatty. Everything was flavorful and delicious. My total for four 10-oz beers and three tacos was just over $20, which is an incredible deal for the quality and amount of food and drink. I came to watch the U of A basketball game, and this place is perfect for it--plenty of TVs, tons of seating, and even space for large groups. There's also a covered outdoor patio with lots of seating, plus foosball and cornhole. Parking was easy, too. I sat at the bar, struck up a great conversation, and found the patrons to be super friendly. Overall, a great vibe all around. Highly recommend Cheap Beer Tuesdays: $2 for a 10-oz pour and $4 for a 20-oz pour. Easily one of the best beer deals in town. I'll definitely be back!

    The move to counter service completely changed the vibe of this restaurant, and not for the better…read more Service used to be the biggest highlight, and now it feels like you're paying the same prices for a much lower level of attention. As someone who frequented this restaurant for the last few years, I had a firsthand look at how things were run, and in my experience management operated very unprofessionally. It ultimately pushed me to stop supporting this business, and based on those experiences, I can no longer recommend it. There are far better BBQ options out there. From what I personally witnessed, the owner, David, was consistently disrespectful toward employees and created a company culture that I don't believe deserves support. Also important to note that there is something up with the drains/ sewer system in this building and about once a week the entire dining room smells like a sewer leak.. gross

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