Every time we visit Flagstaff, Satchmo's is a must! As someone who grew up in the gulf coast of the U.S., the creole flavors bring me right back to what I experienced as a child in New Orleans. Satchmo's voice and/or horn in the background, makes it that much better. The Jambalaya, gumbo, and burnt ends were fantastic at our most recent visit. The Barbecue dishes are great as well. We enjoyed the house made Sezerac cocktail this time too, and it was also excellent. I'd give Satchmo's 5 stars every time! read more

Fantastic barbecue. ribs were outstanding!!! barbecue pork was so moist and tasty Will definitely be going here again while back in Flagstaff read more

Food was great-large portions. Took home lots of left-overs. Service was great. Ambiance was good. Will go back. read more

Service was spectacular. The food was great. It's like a hidden little gem. Highly recommend their barbecue food. We had the pulled pork and beef brisket. read more

Satchmo's - Pulled pork - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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The brisket was flavorful, tender and soft even after reheating later. I also appreciated they toasted the slider buns. Both sweet and spicy sauces were delicious and not vinegary. The highlight was the Mac and cheese as the cheese flavor was authentic and strong. They also top it with little bits of tater tot instead of breadcrumbs which was pretty awesome. Fried catfish po boy was solid as well, just wish it was bigger. Friendly staff and cool little restaurant with outdoor seating available. read more

Satchmo's - Fried Catfish Po'boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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Food was warm not hot. Not impressed overly salty no sides over with lb of meat. Can't throw in some coleslaw Spicy bbq had no kick to it. Just regular bbq sauce. The sweet was spicier Super disappointed since I had read such great reviews read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Satchmo's - Beef brisket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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! read more

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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. read more

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This place was very tasty! On top of that, brisket was nice and tender and the tots were perfectly crispy. We got brisket sliders, tater tots, mac n cheese, jambalaya & gumbo. When served, they provide regular BBQ sauce and Spicy BBQ sauce. Both were very delicious and paired very well with how they made their food. The gumbo and jambalaya were our least favorites, however they did not taste bad at all. Girlfriend and I recommend everything we ordered! We will be returning if we are in the area. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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You can smell the goodness as soon as you pull into the parking lot ‍ The food was so well seasoned and the tater tots were 10/10 crispy. This is a perfect spot for a quality lunch! Ft their outdoor patio that had a wonderful atmosphere. Service was good also, friendly staff. read more

Satchmo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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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. read more

Satchmo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Great food! We ordered the pulled pork, brisket, and sweet potato fries. Also, the MAC & CHEESE IS TO DIE FOR. This is my second visit and I'll be back. Sorry no pic because the food is gone. Oh and yes the ice tea is so good. read more

Phenomenal burnt ends! I lived in Kansas City for 10 years and had some of the best BBQ in the country. These burnt ends will give some of those KC guys a run for their money! Yum!!!! read more

Loved th ambiance- cute New Orleans vibe. Customer services was great. Our food was tasty- the tater tots where perfectly crunchy and hot. Our ribs were delicious, however they were lukewarm when we first got them. The staff quickly made it right. read more

Friendly staff, fun New Orleans style art and music, and a taste of New Orleans cuisine. My girlfriend and I were looking for a quick light dinner, and it filled the bill. She had the chicken thigh po boy and I had a bowl of gumbo. Pro: Great slaw (sweet with heat) Con: They only serve the burnt end sandwich for lunch, and the BBQ portions were far too large for what we wanted. In my younger days I would have pounded down one of their BBQ specialties and topped it off with dessert, but as a senior I no longer eat like that. They definitely need senior-sized combos allowing smaller appetites to enjoy a little taste of everything. We both agreed this place would be great for catering a big event. read more

Love this place... one of my favorites but just placed my normal order - 1 poboy, side of jambalaya & bread pudding. Give them my card got home and looked at the receipt. Sixty dollars! Sixty dollars for a sandwich, small cup of jambalaya & 3 tiny brownie squares. Food is still on point but come on $20 for a small hoagie with 4 pieces of fried shrip!? Done until you drop your prices. We all struggling out here - just trying to support my local restaurants I love when I have some money but can't afford $20 for a small although delicious sandwich. read more

Satchmo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Food was excellent. We had their signature chicken, gumbo, fried catfish, blackened swai, red beans & rice and tater tots. Service was also great. The setting is super casual in a strip mall. So don't go expecting fine dining. We will definitely go again. read more

Don't come for ambience (it's ordinary), come for the food! it's really good Cajun and BBQ. You order and pay at the counter. The menu is fairly small, but definitely adequate, and of the 4 of us, each had something different. They were all excellent. We'll be back! read more

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! read more

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Back again for another fantastic and delicious experience at Satchmo's. We had the Ribs and Jambalaya and they were as great as always. We were celebrating my Sister's birthday and received some gratuitous beignets. Thank you! read more

This is located at the end of a strip mall with a very cute and dog friendly patio. Mostly shaded. We arrived around 530pm and was able to get an outside table. You order your food inside and it is brought to your table. Pulled pork very good and potato salad very good as well. Cute place very friendly staff. Would come again. read more

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Ok WOW again Visiting Flagstaff and wanted bbq and found this place Satchmo's Got to try out Wife and I ordered ribs, red beans and rice and the slaw. read more

I was pretty hyped to try this place out. The signs on the window indicate they've won best of this and best of that, even the locals over at Ski Haus gave it high marks. I stopped in for a meal at about 2:30 in the afternoon yesterday. I'm a big fan of brisket, but not of carbs so I had the brisket sandwich without the bun and upgraded with the andouille sausage, tots were included. The server was super nice chatted me up, sold me a couple of stickers, and gave me a place card for the table. Brought the food out after a reasonable wait. I could tell right away I wasn't going to be impressed. I could see that the tots were overdone. But sampled a couple just to get the flavor which wasn't bad. It may be because the brisket has been sliced for sandwiches, but it wasn't impressive at all, a little dry, so I resorted to the sauces on the table to attempt to rescue it. Flavor was OK but with a name like Satchmo's you expect to be impressed. Server asked a little while later how was everything? I responded that it does not live up to the hype. I think that shocked him. I gave him a quick rundown of my feelings about the meal, and he said he would let the the kitchen know. Nobody followed up with me by the time I finished up and left. For the $38 I paid for the meal, I definitely feel like I did not get my moneys worth at all. read more

Satchmo's has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Flagstaff. When I lived there over a decade ago, my friends and I would often go to Satchmos after a long day at snowball or for a quick dinner with friends or family when they were in town. Satchmo's does have one of my favorite sandwiches, which is the shrimp Poboy! I still think about that sandwich all the time now that I don't live there. The food came out fast and was fresh and the surface was wonderful. It's nothing but good memories and good food when eating at Satchmos. read more

Food was good. Used to be better. Portions were small. $46 for lunch for two with no drinks. Sorry - that's way too much, even for Flagstaff. Time to blow the dust off my smoker at home. Service was timely and polite. read more

Burnt Ends, Corn Bread & Beans. Delicious. Small town atmosphere Beer on tap & amazing barbecue. Had the Brisket last time & thats what brought me back for more. Very friendly service people. read more

Cute little restaurant in a sketchy area. But this is where I always find the best food. They have inside seating and an inviting patio as well. The concept here is order at the front counter, pay , they give you a number and find you wherever you're seated. We chose burnt ends and catfish nuggets that came with tater tots The burnt ends came with a few rolls. They were ok. Really fatty; not much meat and the price was a little high for such a small amount of meat. The bbq sauces were the winner!! Both sweet and spicy had my mouth watering. The catfish nuggets were well seasoned; moist on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Which came with tater tots. Heavily dusted with seasoning. A bit much for my palate. Everything here is a la carte read more

Staff was very friendly when we arrived. My husband got the brisket sandwich and he said it was a little dry. The tater tots we food with some good seasoning. I got the catfish bites and they were good and well prepared. The remoulade sauce was really good! The jalapeño cornbread was the bomb! The ambiance I would describe as a small seat yourself restaurant. They had pics of Louis Armstrong on the walls-hence the name. read more

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Very solid, unassuming diner spot for some good BBQ and cajun food. We started with the Gumbo which was pretty good, heavy on the beans. The brisket was plenty and I love the pairing of the mini buns which give a little sweetness. Lastly the smoked fish was cooked and seasoned well. Substitute the regular rice with jambalaya for more packed flavor! read more

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Delicious! Love Satchmo's! Used to live in the Flagstaff area and eat there all the time. Moved away and haven't been to Flagstaff in years. Had a work meeting in Flagstaff so had to get some Satchmo's. Cajun barbecue! Got a shaved chicken PoBoy with tots. Man they're tots are good! Sorry the picture is only half a sandwich. I couldn't wait and ate half before I took a picture. read more

Satchmo's - Shaved chicken Poboy with tots. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Terrible!!! Overpriced. Burnt ends were gristle and fat. Big disappointment. I was in town for a conference and went for dinner. Bunch of high school kids working. I sat at the register waiting for them to come out and could hear them giggling in the back. No big deal. They came out took my order. The food was the worst I've had in a long time. Very expensive. Would have went no stars but had to put one. Save your money go somewhere else. read more

Food is great. I've been a couple of times, and everything has been very good. I've tried the ribs and the pulled pork, both were excellent. Perfectly cooked and great flavor. For me, the spicy sauce was just okay (not actually spicy and didn't love the flavor), but the sweet sauce was very good. The meat has such great flavor, didn't really need any sauce. The Pitmaster's Smoked Beans were amazing, great flavor. The Tater Tot Basket was very good, but pretty greasy. The Cornbread Basket was just okay, very greasy and flavor was not great; will not get the cornbread again. Staff is SUPER friendly. Like, SUPER DUPER friendly. They all seem really happy to be working there, which is really nice. read more

We sought this place out on our recent trip to Sedona/Flagstaff because someone in our group was fixated on getting a poboy sandwich. The reviews for this place were encouraging so we made the slow drive across town to check it out. Admittedly, as we pulled up we were a bit put off by the location. Satchmo's is located in a tired old strip mall with businesses such as massage parlors and smoke shops. Though they had big windows, these are now rendered completely opaque by their window treatments and there's no way to look inside without stepping through the door. Once inside, it's a different atmosphere. Sure, there is still a worn-out appearance, with diner style tables and chairs and a scuffed-up hardwood floor. But the general vibe was upbeat and the service was excellent. I asked for recommendations from the very cheerful young woman behind the counter, and she suggested several of her favorites while also cautioning us about the size of some of the meals. In the end we feasted on the following: Tot basket - TBH these are really just Ore-Ida style tater tots but flavored with Cajun seasoning. I've had similar variations in the past, so this wasn't anything really special. These are a bit on the salty side. Blackened shrimp poboy - pretty good flavor, maybe just a little overseasoned however. Shrimp were big and juicy and properly cooked. Regular shrimp poboy - IMO the better choice of the two. Again, the shrimp was done well and the flavors were more clean. Blackened fish filet over dirty rice - I was soooo craving the pulled pork but I can actually make this pretty well on my own so it never makes sense to pay for it. I forget what kind of fish this was (it wasn't the catfish). Overall a really good dish but with the seasoning and the remoulade, the flavor of the fish does get a bit masked. Prices were about what's expected these days - inflation has really driven up the cost of eating out. As mentioned above, the staff was great. Very good experience overall. read more

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