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    Satchmo's

    4.4 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Julie R.

    I really wish Yelp allowed stars in .25 increments. I'd give this place a 4.25 or 4.5 stars. The food was great but took somewhat long. It was quite expensive but it's local and it's bbq, which is to be expected. The Mac and cheese was well appreciated by my kids and I loved the sweet potatoes fries!

    Beef brisket
    Victor N.

    I tried Satchmo's in Flagstaff and ordered the beef brisket. The brisket was a bit dry for my taste, though the BBQ sauces were flavorful and helped bring some balance to the dish. The pricing felt a little high for what was served, especially considering the portion and quality. That said, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, it was an okay meal with great service, but not something that stood out for the price or would recommend.

    Burnt ends, full pound
    Harold R.

    I was always a fan of Satchmo's. It took my son three visits to finally get the perfect dish for him - Burnt Ends. He never had burnt ends before so I told him it's all about the crunch. He was surprised how much he loved it. And combined with the toasted buns, pickled onions, and fresh pickle slices, he had this look on his face of "why did it take me so long." We also got sliced chicken thighs which were awesome for a lighter non-smoked dish. Great Cajun sauce. Our two sides: Dirty rice which my son didn't enjoy but I inhaled. And jambalaya which is probably better than dirty rice but more filling with the diced sausages. So good.

    Full spread!
    Jennifer P.

    The staff here is amazing. I would just visit here for just the service! The food is really good too! The vibe is very mom and pop which we love and we were really glad to have found this place during our trip. We ordered a bunch of stuff to try and they were kind and accomodating to let us get half portions of things. The mac and cheese. Star. Get it. Brisket, good, not the best but still juicy and tender. Tots, delicious. I would skip the gumbo and jambalaya, they were ok at best but it really hit the spot for us and cannot complain!

    Ashley C.

    We went here last weekend while in Flagstaff and got food to go. The inside is small and quaint, with some dine in tables that are separated from an ordering/pick up counter. There's some retail items for purchase such as seasoning too, nice presentation! I love the menu options, as I didn't expect to find Cajun in Flagstaff lol. Anyway upon getting our order, we were a bit dismayed at just how small the "small" sides were.. looking in the bag, I was certain they forgot something. We thought the small sides should be labeled down, such as "teeny" . Anyway, once we started eating, we found the portion was big enough as we were stuffed! My husband got the jambalaya with a small side of mac & cheese. I got the red beans and rice side with a side of the SW coleslaw. The red beans and rice and jambalaya were fire! The macaroni was different.. but good. I think it was one of the cheese in there that's distinct but I couldn't put my finger on what kind of cheese it was. The coleslaw I was not a fan of. I would definitely go here again when back in flagstaff!

    Cornbread (small)
    Anita L.

    We drove here after Bearizona and the Grand Canyon, and it was a great meal to finish the day! It's in an unassuming plaza next to a gas station, and you order food at the counter. The gumbo had that rich roux flavor, and you can sub jambalaya or dirty rice for $3.99 (our cashier recommended the jambalaya so that's what I did!). We also went with the ribs based off his recommendation, and they weren't kidding about fall off the bone! Sweet and spicy bbq sauce were available at the table, but it was delicious even without! The cornbread wasn't what we expected, but it turned out even better! More surface area for butter and a nice charred taste. We also ordered the beignets which came covered with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar. A little denser than cafe du monde but fried dough is delicious either way!

    Michael K.

    Trust the reviews This place is good. I would order the whole menu if I could. Also the service is friendly and the vibe is chill. Will always stop here if I'm passing through.

    Chicken sandwich with tator tot
    Dipali G.

    Solid Cajun food in flagstaff! We came here for lunch and got the lunch special, which gives you a sandwich with tator tots! We ate there and the table has various different bbq sauces which was fun to sample. For dessert - we got the bread pudding which was very good Service: good service Ambience: fun little restaurant with outdoor seating

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    Rachel C.

    We've been here twice and I think my reviews from the first time would be much better than the second. The first time we had blackened swai, catfish bites, and tots. We sat outside and the meal was quite tasty. The second time around we sat inside and folks in my party had brisket and pulled pork and gumbo. It was loud and the food was not as delicious. I'd give it another shot though for sure.

    Bread pudding
    Charley T.

    This is a little diamond in the rough restaurant! The location is a whole in the wall in an old strip right behind a gas station,so if you are going fancy this isn't the place. The inside of the restaurant has a cute, warm, Louisiana, jazz atmosphere. Now for the food...Everything we had was fantastic! Just the right amount of heat and they are very clear on their menu what's hot and what's not. Their cornbread was very good and each piece came with its own packet of butter.. Not too sweet, which makes it great to eat with the spicy and flavored meals. The Mac N Cheese was phenomenal! It's a tiny place and you order at the front before you get your seats, so prepare for the possibility of not getting a table right away if it's busy. Can't wait to go again when we visit Flagstaff.

    Very nice and tidy and clean
    Alan B.

    Was looking for good Cajun style food, stopped by here. There's parking in front, but the space is close to a gas station. I parked around back and walked around. You order first before sitting, I ordered the blackened catfish on rice, and a large cornbread (6 pieces), and fountain drink. A medium cornbread is 3 pieces. I inhaled the blackened fish on rice, it was really good, and I forgot it was spicy so it hit me! It was an enjoyable amount of spicy! The cornbread isn't spicy at all, and they give you plenty of butter and honey. Their sweet tea was also really good! It was nice and quiet here, quite a few to-go orders. I was a little disappointed about how little of rice I got on the order. And the rice was sticking to the brown paper underneath it. But other than that, this place was really good! I'd definitely return and try more options!

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    Why closed on one of the busiest weekends of the year here? Many pulled up also to only be disappointed finding out they have closed, because they probably drove 2 hrs like us:(

    One of their employees had a COVID-19 exposure and they're temporarily closed. They had separated their teams into smaller groups to limit any chance of exposure, so if you're near Flagstaff their food trailer that is located at Mother Road Brewing… 

    Is satchmos open during the corona pandemic?

    Yes, I went recently and the restaurant was open

    Is there a patio and are dogs allowed?

    I work at satchmo's and yes we do allow dogs of all shapes and sizes as long as they are on a leash. We even have our own water bowls for the dogs which are sanitized after each use to help keep the puppies happy and healthy.

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