Friendly helpful service when you order! First time there and she was helpful in making suggestions. I had pulled pork, Carolina slaw and Mac and cheese- so good! He had brisket (fork tender!) beans and potato salad. We got take out but there was plenty of tables to eat there. read more

NakedQ BBQ - Pulled pork plate with Mac and cheese and Carolina slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've been coming here for years and I think three stars (or what Yelp would call "OK") is the perfect rating. Because everything is OK, it's "not bad" if you're hungry and you need to get dinner without spending a ton. The main issue is that the food is not hot by the time you get to eat it, and the second is that it's dried out and overcooked about 50% of the time. I'm not a huge fan of really sweet BBQ sauce and I understand that most of the people that come here probably slather a ton of BBQ sauce on the meat, but meat should taste good on its own first. Too often it is too dry - I had the pulled pork Wed and the Brisket Thurs, I've had just about everything on their menu. The only meat that's consistently tasty is the hot links. Why is it often dry? I don't know. Overcooked? Left out too long? I'm not a BBQ expert so I can't explain. But I can address the reason that it's cold: I've watched them pretty carefully, and while the staff is always very nice, the issue is that when you order the specific meat you want, especially if it's chopped brisket, i.e. if it's not sitting right up front at their assembly counter, they have to shout out to another guy who comes along and gets your chopped brisket meat ready for you. He chops it up, puts it out in the open air, while the first person moves your tray along the assembly line getting other things like coleslaw broccoli beans etc. -- then you get rung up and they offer you a drink, by the time all that happens, you pay, tip, etc, your meat has probably been sitting 3 to 5 minutes and by the time you get your drink filled up and your silverware and you get situated at your seat -- all of your food is cold. The metal trays are apparently not heated, and I'm not sure if that's part of the problem either, but it just reminds me of why, at almost every full service restaurant, as soon as they set the plate down in front of you, the first thing they always tell you is...(go ahead and guess)... "be careful the plate is very hot". That is important. So if they could somehow figure out a way to make the meat consistent and a little bit less dry, and if they could figure out how to deliver the meat to you while it's still hot, (heat the metal tray? cover it after it's assembled? a microwave at every table?) I would give five stars. read more

Service - nice and quick Both BBQ sauces - delicious and light not too overpowering Brisket - melt in your mouth truly insane Pulled pork - a little dry but flavorful Mac n cheese & cole slaw - both could use some salt and just a bit more flavor Corn bread - a bit dry Banana pudding - wow Cookie - good, soft love the sea salt Arnold Palmer - Perfect read more

NakedQ BBQ - Brisket Pulled pork Mac n cheese Cole slaw Giant Cookie Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The food was pretty good here! The brisket was perfectly cooked and very high quality. The hand pulled chicken was ok- it was seasoned well but probably could have been slightly more tender. Of the side dishes, the broccoli was actually the best because it was so well seasoned. The mac and cheese was good. The potato salad didn't have much flavor unfortunately. Barbecue sauce was average and corn bread could use a little more texture and flavor. They got the order exactly right. I think this is a solid place to get barbecue in Scottsdale. read more

Great service and food! I had sliced brisket, their homemade pickles are great too! For sides, try Mac and Cheese. read more

Excellent barbecue. Super friendly staff. My favorites are the sliced brisket and pulled pork. Sides are solid. There's also a good variety of different style sauces from classic Midwestern thick and tangy, Carolina mustard, and vinegar based. read more

NakedQ BBQ - Two 2 Meat Platter. Tasty - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Sheeeeeshhhh. Talk about a good barbecue restaurant. I had a little bit of everything and my meal was fantastic. The sauces are really good too. The employees were helpful and friendly. Arizona was in need of a quality barbecue place like this. Check it out for yourself! read more

NakedQ BBQ - Shredded chicken plate with broccoli, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Delicious slow-smoked pulled pork is always a great bet. Today's was as superb as always. Great food, using only the highest quality ingredients, friendly professional service- where even the pit boss always says hello, clean, and consistent. We've been regulars here for years. Never anything but complete satisfaction. Consistently seeing smiling kiddos enjoying their meals is simply bonus. It's a great place for families. read more

NakedQ BBQ - Pulled pork with spicy sauce, mac and cheese and crusty house made cornbread (with butter!) - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The Mac and cheese was horrible, the ribs were sub-parr. Tried twice, dry meat. Sad fact. Sorry

Friendly service, great food, and comfortable family atmosphere. I was with a group of work colleagues and we loved the lunch options. Personally the brisket sandwich was amazing! My Lunch partners chose the brisket platter, and the pulled pork sandwich. Everyone Loved their choices. Also it is rare that I enjoy coleslaw that isn't my mom's but I will say this slaw was really good. We all loved the mac and cheese as well. My coworker didn't care for the baked beans but that may have been a matter of seasoning choice for her... not of taste as a whole. Next time I am back in town we will stop again! ( I will try the beans for myself for that assessment) read more

NakedQ BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Brisket was outstanding -slap yo mama good -tender you can cut it with a fork -without a doubt best I've ever had. Cornbread is spot on and the coleslaw-I'm not normally a fan -is spectacular. No need to look any further because you found your final BBQ JOINT. NO NEED TO LOOK ANY FURTHER. OUTSTANDING RIGHT HERE I GUESS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. And the service is AMAZINGLY friendly!!! read more

NakedQ BBQ - PERFECT BRISKET!! - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Hello Yelp Followers: I am reviewing NakedQ BBQ today. First, I would like to say, if you follow my Yelp reviews, you know how hard it is to get a 5-Star rating from me. But, NakedQ BBQ has achieved that. First, let me set the stage: I had not heard of them. I coincidentally parked my car in a strip mall parking lot to run an errand and smelled their smoker when I got out of my car. I knew I had to explore them because the aroma was wonderful. They did not expect me. I walked in and indicated to staff it was my first time there. Everyone (and I mean everyone) thanked me for coming in, helped me with the menu and told me about the options based on my desire which was the following: I want to take home some fork-tender meat, what do you recommend, the pork or the brisket? I was offered a sample of both to help me make up my mind. After tasting the samples, I left with a one-pound container of EACH meat. They were both equally fabulous for the following reasons: The Pork: The pork was absolutely succulent with a wonderful vinegar sauce that was just tangy enough and a great compliment to the pork itself. The pork was so tender it melted in your mouth when you chewed it. This definitely passed the "tender" test for me. The outer smoke rim on the meat was about 1/4", and here and there in the to go container was a piece of pork that had a little crust on it which, if you love barbecue you know that is what everyone fights over! The Brisket: The brisket can be ordered sliced or pulled/diced. Based on my request for "fork tender" it was recommended that my order be pulled/diced. Excellent choice. If you are a barbecue meat lover you know brisket can be dry without sauce. I feel the true test of any barbecued meat is if it is tender AND moist without any sauce. The sauce simply makes it better but should not be the "juice" of the meat. Again, I found the brisket tender, moist and delicious. The smoke ring on this meat was also about 1/4". Neither meat was overly smoky tasting - just enough which I prefer. The Sauces: There are several choices for sauces including spicy, sweet, honey mustard and the vinegar sauce which the pulled pork is served in. Since staff recommended each sauce for different reasons, I took a to go container of each type and after I got home tried them with both the pork and the brisket. There is no way I could have selected one. The spicy sauce is wonderful if you are a spice fan, the heat is there but not overwhelming. The sweet sauce is very unique even a little smoky but not overly sweet. Staff recommended I combine the spicy and sweet sauces turning out a wonderful combination. For me, combining these two was the winner! Of Note: The restaurant was very clean. Staff at this location were all kind, enthusiastic and professional. You can tell they all believed in the quality of their products, enjoyed what they did, and wanted to ensure their customers were happy. This is becoming a rare combination to find anymore. Good job NakedQ BBQ team! I highly recommend you try NakedQ BBQ if you are a barbecue pulled pork and/or brisket fan. I can only imagine their other meats are fantastic as well, but when it comes to barbecue, I am a pork/brisket girl. The next time I go (and there will be a next time), I will stay and "sit down" to eat so I can try their sides. Therefore, watch for an updated review of this location from me in the future. Enjoy! read more

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It was good and we'd go back. The chopped brisket was a little dry even though we got the "moist" variety. The pulled pork was the better choice. We both liked all the (serve yourself) sauces. read more

Good food, had pulled pork. A little different BBQ but it was great. I would go back.

Great BBQ spot! Tried the 2-meat platter with sliced brisket and ribs--ribs were juicy and tender, so bomb! Brisket was a bit tough but still tasty. If you like a spicy/tangy kick, the Carolina slaw is a must--one of the staff even offered us a sample first since it's a unique flavor. Loved it! They had two BBQ sauces (original and spicy); both were good but pretty similar-wish the spicy had more heat and the original more flavor. Super friendly staff all around. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Arizona! read more

NakedQ BBQ - Menu and the awesome staff team - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Good service from the friendly staff. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. The food was prepared quickly. We had the pulled pork sandwich, brisket, ribs, sides, and banana pudding. The food was fine and well-priced, but nothing was a standout. It also would have been nice if the meats had been hotter. Really, we had nothing to complain about, but there are better BBQ options in the area. read more

No complaints here! Everything was moist and perfect! Will absolutely be ordering again! read more

NakedQ BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Walking distance from Aiden hotel! So good! Definitely a must. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Clean. Food was delicious and quickly served. read more

NakedQ BBQ - Pulled pork, ribs, Mac n Cheese, creamy slaw, pickled onions and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Solid Q. Great service! You your employees are outstanding kind and engaged. Your prices are crazy good. The in aside was super clean and bright. We had chopped brisket sandos with tater salad. My preference would have been to have a little more of the fat is flavor on mine. I generally like mine with just the rub. I ended up adding the tasty sauce to get the moisture to my liking. Maybe next time I'll see if I can have you "fatten up" my brisket next time. You bet there will be a next time. read more

NakedQ BBQ - Chopped brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Come on guys, you have got to get better. Last 2times brisket was very dry an chewy. Even sauce didn't he You are doing something wrong. Cooklng or in the prep. read more

Honest review of food Potato salad could use more seasoning/ potato's can be softer 5/10 Meat : I got pulled pork and cut brisket, pork was a little bland without the sauce. I used sweet sauce and a spicy sauce. Both which were great and made the pork taste great 7.5/10. The cut brisket had a great taste on its own. I added Carolina sauce to the brisket and tried the spicy sauce with it and both elevated the flavors of the brisket 10/10. Mac and cheese: noodles had good texture (not soggy) , cheese was very creamy, it was missing a bit more seasoning and a sharper cheese taste and for this I give it a 6/10. Cornbread : very light but a little dry, taste was solid 6/10. Not too sweet. Overall food experience: 8/10 Service experience:10/10 Very friendly staff, clean restaurant, and loved the presentation of my to go plate everything was set up nicely and separate. Will be coming back. read more

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I stopped in at the bell rd location. I have been eating these ribs from the beginning of this business. Ribs were the best in town. It seems the cook has changed and the ribs are not as easy coming off the bone. It seems like they are rushing the cooking time. If they don't get back to the original I'm gonna have to find me another place to get ribs. read more

Great BBQ spot! The meats and all of the sides are always delicious (you have to try the Carolina slaw if you like a kick!) and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. Clean indoor area for eating too. read more

Nice staff, great tasting food (especially the BBQ sauce) and clean and EXTREMELY reasonable prices. Choose to go here instead of little miss bbq simply because it was 16 dollars for all this food (vs $24). Definitely recommend for the price and to be honest I would pay even more if they decided to raise the prices. Will be back! read more

NakedQ BBQ - 2 Two Meat Platter, Brisket - Chopped Or Sliced, Mac and Cheese, Beans, Cornbread 10/10 - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I have been here many times for take out--oh the ribs!!! Today I went with two neighbors and we had a delightful time. The owner and staff are wonderful and very accommodating. We ate in and the food was wonderful. my favorite is the place of rib and 2 sides--did I mention cornbread. All I know is I will be back and I think my two neighbors are now fans as well This is a welcome neighbor venue--simple and welcoming Oh did I mention those ribs???? read more

I have so much to say about NakedQ! My sister had them cater my baby shower- not only was the food amazing (everyone raved about it) this place simply could not be owned by nicer people! The delivery was seamless and everything was so organized. They even took the time to help us sort through what we were putting out because we had accidentally purchased the wrong sized hot plates. Everyone loved the food and we had plenty of leftovers to send people home with more! We couldn't have been happier with the experience or the bbq- every dish was delicious! We ordered chicken, brisket, pork, extra sauces, coleslaw, mac n cheese, potato salad, beans, and rolls! We'd get every single thing again! Thank you guys for an awesome experience, you really went above and beyond and our whole family is such a big fan! read more

I just had a taste of the ribs a few minutes ago, and they were out of this world. A neighbor was nice enough to share his purchase with us. The ribs were full of flavor and so tender. The sweet sauce was absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be back for more. Honestly, some of the best barbecue I've ever had ! Five stars ! read more

Best BBQ I have had out side of Dallas and the beans were awesome nice clean restaurant and grisly staff.

Naked Q is in a great place, very nice area! Working employees when you walk in they are ready to take your order! By the time I payed my brisket sandwich and Mack & Cheese were ready!! You have two choices of bbq sauce to choose from One was Sweet one was Spicy! My favorite was the Spicy! I would recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

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Staff was very helpful in us getting the best bang for our buck. We had the brisket and ribs. Both were melt in your mouth delicious. Owner came over to the table to make sure everything was good. We were in the area for 5 days and didn't find this place until the last day. Otherwise, we would have eaten there everyday! read more

This place is delicious! I also want to shout out to the owner who donated a TON to the hospitals for the staff during the pandemic. God bless ya'll. Please come try their sandwiches, they are so good! Love the sauces, sides and both the pulled pork and brisket! read more

Have been here a couple of times now. The turkey is fresh and moist and flavorful! Turkey is my go-to at any BBQ joint. The food was somewhat inconsistent between my visits. I've had amazing beans, but I've also had average beans. The day that my beans were average, my cornbread also didn't taste as sweet as normal. The other times it has been great! The line is quick and service is efficient. The prices are good for what you get. The one meat platter is a hefty portion of meat with two side and cornbread. It's a lot of food at a great price. The spicy bbq sauce is also very good. I haven't tried anything else on the menu YET, but I'll be back! read more

NakedQ BBQ - Turkey platter - Barbeque Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Nice staff and very helpful. Nice space and very clean with a hit of smoke smell out front. Tried a variety of items starting with the brisket, very tender and good flavor and seasoned well, a must. The jalapeno cheese sausage was delicious along with the turkey which was very moist. Thought the pork ribs a bit dry, maybe cut too soon ahead and nt much flavor to them. On to the sides, tried the mac and cheese which was very creamy along with the carolina style cole slaw. Very different from what I am used to but really good with a bit of heat to it. That day they had a green bean dish that really hit the spot. I will be back. read more

You guys... this bbq is fire. Brisket was moist and flavorful and sides were delish. Staff is super friendly! I'll def be coming here more often. read more

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Friendly and pleasant staff! Brisket and Mac is to die for. Always a 10 out of 10 experience. read more

I ordered the brisket ribs potato salad coleslaw and corn bread for a party. Everyone enjoyed the bbq I really liked the ribs they were my favorite. I would definitely order from them again for another party! read more

Pretty darn tasty fast casual BBQ in a strip mall setting! Brisket was a bit inconsistent - juicy and tender on one platter yet dry and hard on the other, but the pulled pork and jalapeño hot links were uniformly good. Loved the char on the broccoli veg of the day, but thought both the BBQ beans and mac and cheese could use more flavor (I ended up adding hot sauce to both ;). Friendly service - both at the counter where staff patiently explained the menu options while I took forever to decide, and at the table where the manager checked up on us and made sure we had everything we needed! read more

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Had one slice of brisket left over from our Super Bowl Oder Decided to make brisket hash along with cholla toast grits oj and coffee. Superb read more

Scent of bbq fills the air. Oak and pecan wood are used to smoke the meats here. I ordered a half rack of ribs, a half pound of brisket and a peach pie Pork ribs were tender and had a bold smoky flavor. A little bit of the sweet sauce resulted in some delicious ribs. Brisket was very tender, had a delicious smoky flavor and a tasty peppery flavor from the dry rub. Peach pie had a crunchy crust with buttery goodness and sweet peach filling. Delicious. NakedQ had a friendly and efficient staff. One of my fav spots for bbq in Arizona. read more

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The food was mediocre at best. It was bland and the mac and cheese I ordered was a bit undercooked. The hotlink was probably the best part of the order. Decent spot for some fast bbq though if you're in a rush. read more