I stopped by Caldwell County BBQ for dinner on a Saturday evening. Located in Gilbert, I found…read morestreet parking right in front of the restaurant despite it being quite busy. I'll preface this review by saying I have very high standards when it comes to BBQ. I am from Houston after all. Caldwell County BBQ very much lived up to the hype. It's no surprise their reviews are so good. Ambiance (5/5): Caldwell County BBQ serves Texas-style BBQ. I felt right at home. There's a lot of Texan decor and the sort of ambiance you would expect at a BBQ joint. It's a spacious restaurant with plenty of seating outside and a decent amount of seating inside. We sat inside. One of the things they do well is keeping the A/C blasting both indoors and outdoors (while you're likely going to wait in line) along with misters. Definitely something you need in Phoenix! Service (4/5): I hate waiting in line. Though it's not unusual at popular BBQ spots, I still wish places like this would hire a couple of more people to make the line move faster (or even completely eliminate the lines). We probably waited in line for about 20 minutes. They have a water cooler along the route, but it was all out. Something the staff should check on a little more frequently. With all this being said, Caldwell County is well worth the wait. Drinks (5/5): Whenever I'm at a BBQ joint, I'm looking for sweet tea. Which they have here. Plus your standard assortment of soft drinks and alcohol, with a focus on beer. Food (5/5): BBQ joints typically have you pay by weight or by plates (one meat, two meats, three meats, etc.). Caldwell does it by the pound unless you go with a sandwich, loaded baked potato, etc. What's nice is they also have a family pack for 4 which comes with brisket, pulled pork, and your choice of ribs, sausage, or one other protein which is escaping me. Plus two large pint-size sides. We rolled with this option as it's a good deal (brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis style ribs with corn casserole and mac and cheese). White bread, pickles, onions, and jalapenos are available free of charge. There are three BBQ sauces at each table: their classic BBQ, spicy, and AZ gold). We also added a quarter pound of the AZ burnt ends. Man, these are some quality meats. Brisket is the true test of Texas BBQ and the shining star. The brisket here isn't the best I've ever had but it's quite respectable. The sweet and spicy AZ burnt ends were delicious too. The ribs were tender and had a nice sweet glaze on them. The pulled pork was my least favorite, but still quite good. The sides are solid, though they could be a bit better. The mac and cheese was too peppery for my taste and the corn casserole was too sweet. Like pretty much all craft BBQ these days, Caldwell County BBQ isn't cheap. But the quality is there. This is the type of place that I would come back to again and again. They also have a location in Peoria though this one is the original. And I hear they don't run out of meats as other BBQ joints do (especially in Texas). That's a big plus! It's always a bummer when a BBQ joint is out of something you want. If you haven't been to Caldwell County BBQ, change that quick. Yeehaw!

5/6/26 Today was my Neighbors 89th Birthday, the celebration…read morewas food for 30 people managed as Filipino family service. Parking 5/5 We arrived at 6 pm and took one of the last spots in the back. Service 10/5 Celebration arrangements were done by my neighbors amazing daughter who ordered the Full Monte sampler which included generous portions of protein, all the sides and drinks. Seating 15/5 Anyone familiar with Caldwells business model knows this is a wait inline to order, move over to the cashier then search for seatings which can be challenging at best during peak lunch & dinner hours. In our case the Caldwell's manager Torrin personally re-arranged tables so our group could be seated together and included one table for all the food and gifts. Food 10/5 This rating recognizes Caldwell's BBQ is wildly popular. Pushing it higher for this experience was how the food was delivered to the party. Once our party of 30 were seated together, four + large variety platters of protein, sides and fountain beverages were placed on a serving table family style. Atmosphere 5/5 The back patio was our celebration location and it was filling up quickly and we gathered for the celebration. During the course of our visit we enjoyed the transition from daylight to evening where the atmosphere of the back patio began to soften with a wonderful span of string patio lighting for outdoor ambiance. This quickly became an extremely fun place to move table to table visiting with everyone. My neighbors family (11 siblings, 9 stateside) are Doctors and Nurses who served in the VA Hospitals throughout the US and their families who have treated me as family over the years. What a beautiful family and culture. Caldwell's staff To Torrin. Malissa our birthday Girl's daughter made all the arrangements and surprise us with a banquet; and you delivered big time for this celebration!m. From getting our food out to arranging tables to keep our large group together is truly amazing! The entire Caldwell team has our sincere gratitude. Food and venue were off the carts to handle a Luau style feast like this. Clearly the Caldwell's team went above and beyond for us! Thinking about BBQ my friends, stop thinking and get to Caldwell's Country BBQ-SYOY!

Ordered $24 platter:brisket, pulled pork, chicken, coleslaw, and mac n cheese. Had to add the…read morehouse made jalepeno cheddar sausage. Just outstanding and even beat the other five star location. You just have to try it to experience the quality of every single item including the condiments. Just a couple of tables inside and everything was perfectly clean. Hubs and I are heathy eaters, after hiking in and driving from Sedona no less and could only finish about 2/3 of the platter. If you like good BBQ, don't hesitate and visit Nate's. ~EG Eats

Best BBQ! And they Deliver!…read more Great flavors! Excellent sized portions. I have tried most of the other local BBQ places. None of them compare to Nates!

Great lunch. Like the atmosphere, menu and service. Our waitress, Dominque, was outstanding. Food…read morewas very tasty. Highly recommend Bobby-Qs

Great food and the service was excellent. Despite a busy night, our server made sure to anticipate…read moreour every need and found time to check on us repeatedly.

Love this place! Food is always so good! My son has always eaten the food! And getting a 2 year old…read moreto eat is hard but he loves the food!

The bbq sampler was enough to feed 3! Can't beat the prices. Excellent bbq sauce bar, pickles,…read morejalapeños, soda fountains. Clean restaurant & restrooms. Friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We give it 10 stars!

When the mood for BBQ struck, I ordered via Uber Eats as I have heard they have good barbecue. With…read moremy health, I can't always eat meat but lately I've been able to tolerate. Bring on the BBQ and try a new to me location! What I ordered: - Baby Back Ribs: very delicious and tender - some of my favorite ribs recently - Green Chili Mac n Cheese: fairly average Mac n Cheese, and something I'd order again as it complimented the ribs - Cowboy Beans (Pinto): not a fan, and I should know better as team baked beans (skip next time) - Green Chili Corn Bread: pretty moist and a good flavor - green chili is a tasty addition - Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding : SKIP THIS ITEM - mushy and ended up putting in the bin I didn't eat all, and had as leftovers the next day. The ribs were surprisingly just as delightful as the first day! This order has intrigued me to take a trip to the establishment to see the ambiance of dining in, and the service the staff provides. Though, Uber Eats did make it convenient and they were exceptionally friendly dropping off. If you are in the mood for BBQ, I recommend Waldo's.

After thinking about my previous review, where I rated 3 stars, I have eaten at several other bbq…read morerestaurants. I am updating my review to 1 star for Waldos, because the main dish was inedible. That brisket was terrible. The brisket replacing my bad brisket was not good. Tough, dry, chewy. I have friends who swear by this place, and have enjoyed their brisket. Read other reviews, its not just me!

We've been coming here for years and have just never gotten around to writing a long overdue…read morereview. The brisket chili is legitimately one of the best things I've ever had. It's. So. Good. We've done the brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and sausage. All are fantastic, but the brisket comes out on top. Incredible flavor and always so moist. The house made pickles are also a delightful addition. What really put it all over the top was our experience today. I was resisting the bread pudding but just couldn't stop thinking about it and ended up caving and getting it to go after we finished our meal. The man behind the counter, assuming one of the owners, made sure we got to try the homemade vanilla ice cream... game over. It was so damn good. 5/5 for food and service.

Brisket is fully tender and smoky deliciousness!! Chili Mac…read moreis the definition of comfort food with a big hug, potato salad is tasty. Daily $15 lunch special is a good value. This isn't my first trip to WoodBarn - this is my first review, the food is ALWAYS GOOD - WoodBarn BBQ is a smaller family owned business in Gilbert that delivers friendly service and a hearty meal ... Support Small ... Support Local...

I went again on Sunday couldn't stop thinking about that smoky flavor sat at the same spot by the…read morewall felt like my usual corner

Great BBQ just like mama made it! Love the Mac n cheese and ribs. Preordered for pickup and they…read morecater. Looking forward to the next preorde

Wowwww I don't know where to start ! I looked up for the…read morebest BBQ in downtown Gilbert and I found this place and I absolutely love it. The food is superb, the briskets is excellent--malted in your mouth and sooooo delicious. And they have a ton of side dishes for you to try out. On the side station they have all kind of BBQ sauces that you can try as you wish, extra pickles or jalapeños are ready for you to add on. The service is amazing, the staff willing to help whatever you need , they even ask you before you realize you may need something--absolutely love it. The restaurant is open space, they have a lot of table for big and small groups, when you step in, straight to the counter, order, pay and grab your food, very simple service. If you are a big fan of BBQ , you gotta give it a try this place and you won't disappoint. I will come back again for sure.

We ordered thru Uber eat and had it delivered to our hotel…read more We ordered a full slab of the ribs and so many sides. The collard greens were very good, and the macaroni and cheese as well. Solid bbq place and the uber delivery service was fast!

Great survival amazing food . It has a great vibe . I l9ve all the sines . Thar is like little…read moremarket p.ace by it so you can wate fore food. Not that long of a eaten. It is outside so it is nice to get away. Odt resteronts have mu.tiple tvs in them but this one just has trees.

Jalapeño Bucks is a local favorite--and it hits every single time!…read more Today I went with my go-to order: the combo plate with brisket enchiladas (no beans, double rice), plus a side of mac salad and some salsa. Absolute perfection. The flavors are always on point, the portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. A perfect BBQ twist on Mexican classics that you won't find just anywhere. Pro tip: come when the weather's nice--it's outdoor seating only, and it makes the whole experience even better. If you're in the area and haven't tried it yet, you're seriously missing out. This spot never disappoints!

Usually I go for the brisket, but I just had their jalapeño sausage burrito and it was - so good!…read more They are friendly and the food is affordable - a quality that is unfortunately going out of style.

I really used to enjoy Rudy's, been all over the valley…read more Recently, after going to several different locations I've found the quality has gone downhill. Not as good a cook. Also the green chili was something I looked forward to buying and taking home. It has gotten to be mostly potatoes and very little flavor.. So dissatisfied over the last 6 months or so. Service has been not as friendly and the ambiance about the same. Very disappointed lately.