Where to begin? The delicious food? Reasonable prices? Fast service? Or perhaps the easy location? It's all good here. You aren't paying the giant mark up for the old time tombstone feel, but this place makes up for it with all of the aforementioned amenities. My table ordered the beast burger, brisket sandwich, and onion rings. We are full and happy and would definitely come back again. Love the indoor covered and outdoor seating as well. Just fantastic. read more

Finding a place to eat in tiny Tombstone can be challenging on a touristy Saturday. Luckily we're with the locals and they know the options available. You order at a counter here and the line was a bit long, but moved in good time. To say the place is basic is an understatement. Staff is friendly and efficient so things do move along. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a spicy mac and cheese side, plus a lemonade. It came as a 'meal' with one price, and on the higher price side too. After sitting down the meal arrived pronto, in almost a shockingly short time. So they obviously have it down pat. The sandwich was just OK. A bit dry and on a plain bun it didn't hit the mark. The sauce was not that impressive either. Ths side of mac and cheese was slightly better, but not as spicy as I had hoped. It gets rave reviews from the locals. Hmmm. I'd try this place again but it's not going to rise above being what it is, a simple and rather underwhelming BBQ joint. read more

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Great location and place to come after the showdowns and walking the town. Just a hop skip away. Great sweet tea! Mac and cheese is better than any I have ever had! Variety of BBQ sauce from weak to super duper spicy. Everything about Puny was an experience and soooo gooood. For sure the best homemade BBQ in the ever. Will have to make another trip to this area to get more unless they can ship it to me lol. read more

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My family and I came here a few weeks back and were all soo happy with our meals. We had family visiting from the Midwest and so we wanted to take them somewhere we knew they could have a good meal. We all left full and happy that we chose Puny John's! read more

First visit to Tombstone back in July! We tried the spicy Mac and cheese and ribs at Puny John's and it did not disappoint! The ribs were smoky in flavor and we dipped it in different sauces. The spicy mac and cheese was also flavorful! Service was great and there are many tables with fans to help cool down. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Ribs and spicy Mac with loaded potato - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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Hubby and I stopped in Tombstone for lunch on our way to Bisbee. Because we had our dogs with us we stopped here for lunch and enjoyed their patio seating. Food was amazing, drinks were great and they gave us water for our pups. Half rack of ribs, Mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad such amazing sides. Highly recommend. read more

Puny John's BBQ - two plates of food on a table - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

Vegan options at a BBQ joint?? Wow! The vegan chili does have a kick but it was delicious. John also said they have an Impossible burger. The omnivores in our group really enjoyed their food, too. I'm glad we stumbled upon it! read more

Puny John's BBQ was busy, but you didn't have you to wait to be seated like the many other restaurants around Tombstone. Plus, BBQ always is a good idea, right? However, I found the food to be A-OK. While in Tombstone we were looking for a place to get lunch and stumbled upon Puny John's BBQ, which was off the main drag. The place was super busy, with nearly every table taken. You order at the counter and are handed a number, which indicates to the employee which table to deliver your food. It's a casual spot. My partner and I shared the full rack of ribs meal, which came with two sides. It was more than enough food for us. For BBQ sauces, you can choose among the different sauces, including one that was prickly pear flavored. I thought the ribs were fine. They weren't the tastiest, as the texture was super soft, like they had been cooked in a slow cooker all day. It resembled pulled pork, but on a bone. I like tender, but what you normally get from ribs is a meaty, smoky flavor to it. However, it just tasted too soft to me. It was also heavily seasoned, so didn't think BBQ sauce was needed. The sides were good. We ordered green beans and mac and cheese, and the mac and cheese had a wonderful spice to it and liked that the green beans were cooked with pork, so you got a lot of that flavor with. I was liking the sides more than the meat, which I think tells you what you need to know about this BBQ spot. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Full Rack of Ribs w/ Green Beans and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

My main complaint about this place is the prices. The fact that they charge an extra $2 for lettuce, onion, tomatoes and pickles for a sandwich or hamburger is crazy, especially because a standalone burger is roughly $12. Granted it says it's 1/2 pound but come on! The restaurant seemed pretty clean but rather generic in decor. Service was decent but far from friendly and they brought out my burger without bacon when I know that's what was ordered but had no way to prove it as the receipt doesn't give details of the order. We had to go get the ketchup packets (yes packets) from the front where you order. The burger had no condiments and while smoky it was dry. My husband liked his brisket sandwich but the fries were bland. At $36 bucks for a burger, sandwich combo (one side one drink) and a bottle of water, I don't think it's worth it. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Cheese burger, brisket sandwich combo and a couple of their house made bbq sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

To bad they closed loved their ribs and sandwiches was best place in town to eat. Hopefully someone opens another BBQ place in town, and it's as good!! read more

Great food if you're looking for lunch or dinner without a fuss. Order at the counter, and they deliver. Pulled pork was tender, not fatty at all. Baked potato was good/split half was a good portion as they are big potatoes! Service was good, self serve sauces and condiments. Nothing fancy- just good food! read more

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I ordered the 1/2 loaded potato with brisket. The brisket was very watery and shredded. I ended up just pushing everything on top aside and eating the potato only. We came because a person said it was pet friendly but your pet has to be enclosed. We had a stroller but had to keep it zipped up. There's a patio but no shade if we didn't have the stroller. Homemade bbq sauces, lemonade, tea and Mac and cheese were good! Check in and get the $10 off Yelp coupon!! read more

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We were referred by a gunslinger riding his scooter to stop there for luchboy was he right!! The ribs were amazing & the choice of sides were great!! Margaritas were very tasty too! We will definitely be back when in the area!! read more

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My husband chose this restaurant, based on the smell of smoked meat and some of his quick Google-related research. We were still alone at this time, and figured we could sit down to a quick and filling meal before my family started rolling in. You order at the counter, then find a table in either the long dining room, or on the patio. It was a bit too frigid for outdoor dining, so we sat at one of the smaller indoor tables, next to a window. I went with the Puny Pie (baked beans topped with mac and cheese topped with brisket), and my husband - for some crazy reason - went with the Nacho Dog (a hot dog with cheese sauce). I definitely made the better food decision. The Puny Pie was good, but not worth the $10 price tag. It was definitely more baked beans and mac and cheese than brisket, but what brisket I had was good. It wasn't overly filling, which was fine for me that day. My husband's Nacho Dog was a joke, really. By the time it came to our table, it looked like his hot dog was covered with a sheet of yellow plastic. It comes with a side; he chose the mac and cheese. A hot dog and a small scoop of mac and cheese set us back $11. SO not worth it. My family started rolling in about the time I was halfway through my bowl of beans. The staff did a good job of managing two groups coming in at different times and descending on where we were sitting (instead of ordering right away). We were a group of 13 by the time the dust settled. At any rate, this place is overpriced for what you get, but I guess that's to be expected for a tourist-trap like Tombstone. We wouldn't go back. read more

Puny John's BBQ - The Puny Pie (beans, mac and cheese and a sneeze of brisket) - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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Delicious!!! What else is there to say? Very popular place, clean, not much decor but who cares. Come for the food!

Excellent barbecue. Dine in, dine with out-door seating, or grab an order to go. The half rack of ribs was fantastic. The meat literally fell off the bone and was extremely tender. Tried two of their sauces and they were also very good. This would be the place if you want good smoked barbecue. read more

was impressed, got the sampler platter and it was all good... watch out for the hot BBQ

This little gem has out standing food and service. The chicken is tender and well seasoned. The brisket is outstanding moist and the flavor profile is perfect . famous motto: "Anyone can cook." But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Puny john's, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest BBQ in Tombstone . I will be returning here soon, hungry for more. Chef G read more

Puny John's BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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Average food, above average prices. I guess about what one would expect from a tourist town.

I dream of your spicy mac and cheese and your brisket. Located 3 hours from my house, I will TOTALLY DRIVE back to get some BBQ to go! My family and I went to Tombstone for a day trip. By the time we got there, we were starving. We had this rustic cowboy come up to us and ask if we had had lunch yet. Then he told us about Puny John's... The food did NOT disappoint. We had a variety of food and everything we had was absolutely delicious! Service and price were exceptional and I swear, as soon as I have the time, I am coming back for BBQ to go! read more

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Found this place through Yelp, very curious to try their food. I had pulled chicken since I don't eat much red meat, but my husband & son had the pulled pork and my niece had the vegetarian hotdog. We all agreed that their food is average for our tastes. Extra sauce for 50 cents each, interesting. You pick your own table outdoor or indoor and order and pay your food inside then they'll bring your food to your table. You clean your own table afterwards ( not sure is it because of the Covid or just the restaurant rules). read more

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Stopped in tombstone got hungry from walking around town. Couldn't decide so got the family meal. The meal consists of 3 meats, 4 sides, and 6 rolls. It comes with some great fall off the bone ribs so good. We then chose the brisket and sausage. The brisket was tender and flavorful. They have 6 bbq sauces to choose from Mild wussy sauce to ass of fire sauce Including a prickly pear bbq sauce. All are very tasty with increasing heat or spice as the names imply. For the sides we had the spicy Mac and cheese. It had a tang and was perfect without high heat. The potato salad was good and the baked beans were nice brown sugar sauced. The menu said this would serve 3-4 I know it depends on appetite but I think it easily would serve 4-5. With 4 drinks the total was only $49. Plenty of delicious food and 4 happy full bellies with food to spare. read more

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Yummy food and great customer service I will definitely be going back with my mom one day soon

puny johns was an excellent place so sick yo see them close to be sold they had delicious barbecue sauce and I especially love the puny pie and the ribs are outstanding read more

Great service , environment was very welcoming and the food was great. Wouldn't have found this hidden gem if it weren't for the friendly staff at tombstone read more

My wife and I were visiting her parents in Tucson and decided to take the hour drive down to Tombstone. I guess it is worth seeing one time, but if you miss it in your lifetime, you will be alright. The BBQ place we went to was really good though. They give a discount for Yelpers and the owner came to check on us after I ordered the smoked pork sammy and spicy baked beans. The beans were not that spicy, but they had a lot of molasses or something in there. The beans were good. They had a slew of about 8 different BBQ sauces you can choose from, of course I got the hottest. I did try the dead pig before the sauce, and it was really good, but the hot BBQ made it spectacular! Really good BBQ in the Tucson area. BBQ Rush was about equal. Good stuff. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

This place was recommended by one of the cowboys, and it did not disappoint. The staff greets you right away as you come in the door. You order your food at the counter and find your own place to sit. I had a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, and spicy mac & cheese for under $20. The food came out before I found a seat. I'd eat here again. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and spicy Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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Was so pleased to find a vegetarian option for lunch while visiting tombstone. Their veggie sausage was delicious with spicy and savory flavors. The bbq sauces were delicious and I tried several. Partner had the sliders and we shared some yummy crispy fries. Quick service and yummy food! read more

Best bbq in Tombstone...amazing food here. Don't let the austere interior fool you...as a matter of fact that was our first clue that this hidden bbq gem was on point. The line was long but fast. We waited, ordered, and had our food in under 15 minutes. My wife ordered the sliders with spicy Mac n cheese, and green beans and ham hocks. Sooo good. I enjoyed the big sandwich combo with pulled pork and spicy beans, and also enjoyed the spicy Mac. The food here is the star, and the hustle and flow of the service staff should not be ignored. All hands on deck as we saw chefs and servers alike delivering plates. Awesome stop if you love bbq. We will be back. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Wow. Just wow. Not so hidden bbq gem in Tombstone Arizona. - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

OMG. This place is AMAZING! The homemade chicken tenders had a breading similar to fried catfish and they were killer. The green beans and ham hock tasted like my granny's from the south. The smoked brisket loaded potato was so delicious and huge! Everything is made in house and we got a chance to chat with the owner. He was so kind and told us all about the food. His smoker never goes above 190° and it cooks forever! Fall off the bone! Owner is also a retired Air Force veteran! This will be a new favorite when we visit. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Brisket loaded potato! - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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VERY DISAPPOINTED! I sent my wife ahead of all of because she needed to use the restroom, So she asked the cashier to use the restroom and she completely refused . Up until now we have had an excellent time in this area. The Cashier practically put my wife in tears . Too bad .... We'll never return . read more

Kept seeing the place advertise every where we went in Tombstone so we had to check it out. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with beans and mac & cheese on the side. 5 stars! So flavorful and tender. My only complaint was that I wish there was more. :) My SO got the nachos with the chicken on the side. Don't waste your time. It was just chips and cheese. The chips were stale and the cheese was just melted Velveeta (or something cheaper). I've had better nachos at the county fair. The chicken was good, I just wish there was more chicken than juice in the bowl. If we end up back here, we will just skip out on the nachos. They also had live music and the band playing was pretty good, so it was a nice environment for lunch. read more

Edited to add: We came on a Sunday...and it says a lot about a company when the owner has to get online and defend it so staunchly. Especially when he wasn't even there. When folks order basic menu items with no alterations they shouldn't be met with eye rolls and general apathy, at least in my experience. All we did was order food directly off the menu and take it outside to eat it, if this is what rude customers look like in Tombstone I'd hate for you to own a business in a larger city. End edit. The food is bland and the service was full of attitude. The flies outside were so bad we had to leave. Would not recommend. read more

We came and some us is really enjoyed it some were on the edge. What was great was the trifecta meal. $30 feeds 4 people easy! 1/2 rack of ribs and 2 meats plus 4 sides! The 2 meats we chose were pulled pork and pulled chicken. 4 sides were cole slaw, green been with ham hocks, potato salad and spicy baked beans. They offer 2 spicy BBQ sauces, 2 sweet sauces and 2 varieties of regular sauces. Ribs were falling off the bone. For me they were over (baked) cooked with not much smoke flavor, no smoky BBQ flavor. Pulled pork was moist with no smoke flavor and same goes for the chicken. Cole slaw was good. Potato salad had no flavor. The beans were not spicy but very sticky. Green beans were ok and the chunks of ham hocks were very flavorful. The mac and cheese was also ordered. Good!! Nothing fancy here. Order at the till. Pay at the till. People are friendly. Apparently this was the first day of the menu. The website has the menu but hard to read since it is only a picture of the menu. read more

Puny John's BBQ - Store front - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

I LOVE Puny John's BBQ! Every single thing I've had here has been great! The ribs literally fall off the bone! SO tender! Pulled pork sandwiches are killer. I REALLY like the stuffed baked potato's. I get mine stuffed with brisket! I saw another review where the guy didn't like the sauce he picked and all that I could think is that are a BUNCH of sauces. Grab a bit of each til you find the one you like then use THAT. Service is great and if there's a line, it will move fast! read more

I was looking forward to trying this BBQ place, but it wasn't that good. When we arrived we were told they ran out of ribs. The menu indicated that the combo plate comes with sides, but due to not enough space on the menu this information was incorrect. What was good was the smoked sausages and the macaroni & cheese. This place does not served sliced brisket and the meat did not have any bark. The staff didn't know what bark was when asked. Probably would try them again if they have ribs. read more

Puny John's BBQ - The combo plate bottom going clockwise: bison sausage, chopped brisket, andoullie, pulled pork, and chicken. Mac & cheese was the side. - Barbeque Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

Best ribs I've ever had, I'm also not a big rib eater. What I lived was that it wasn't greasy. Very, very tender and lots of flavor, great barbecue sauces to select from. Also the coleslaw was perfect, not overly sweet or creamy. The meal was just right, I finished 1/2 that was enough for me. Saved the rest for another meal. read more

Great food!!! We actually met Puny. The green beans were awesome and the bbq was very tasty! read more

We stopped in Tombstone on our way to Bisbee and grabbed lunch here. Puny John's had the highest rating in town. Puny John's is locally owned and operated. They do all the important stuff themselves- like smoking the meats and the potatoes too! All of their sauces are made in house and have excellent flavor. Their spicy sauce "Ass of Fire" was indeed spicy but flavorful too! It wasn't just all fire. For lunch our group ordered pulled pork sandwiches, pulled chicken sandwiches and sausage. The meats were all tasty and not overly smoked, which I personally enjoyed. For sides we ordered coleslaw, Mac n cheese and baked potatoes. The coleslaw was great! Crunchy and not overly dressed. The Mac n cheese was rich and spicy and very flavorful. Even though it was little overcooked, we really enjoyed it and it's afamily recipe! We were there on a Monday, it was quiet. And out of nowhere the owner came out and asked "what can we do Better". It's always reassuring and endearing to see owners at work who care to take the time to ask customers how everything is going. I take great joy in supporting small businesses and am so happy to have stopped in at Puny Johns. read more

I had the Prime Rib French Dip Meal for $16.49 as a special,, which came with a choice of either 2 sides or 1 side and a drink. I had their special baked beans and a Coke. It was amazing with their French Dip it didn't even need any BBQ sauce! You could add some if you wanted to, but it let the Smokey goodness come shining through! read more

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