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Satchmo's

4.4 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Fried Catfish Po'boy
Mikey S.

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.

Pulled pork
Dawn B.

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.

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.

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!

Annie T.

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.

Tator Tots
Ren M.

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.

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!

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.

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One of my favorite BBQ joints in town. Best pulled pork and ribs in town! Staff is awesome and the environment is fun.

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Delicious food! I like this local establishment and the food is unlike any other in town. Great eats!

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To quote my son "this place represents us, Cajun and BBQ." Very tasty and good price for the amount of food you get.

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Attentive staff, decent wait times, friendly and chill atmosphere. I will definitely go back.

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8 years ago

Ribs and sides are A+! Great service. Best bbq in the West authentic dirty rice. Jalapeño cornbread hit the spot.

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Love these guys and love the people who work there. Great ribs, catfish and po boys!!!'

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10 years ago

The food is spicy, hot, and delicious! I would highly recommend both the catfish and jambalaya, they are amazing!

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We loved this restaurant! Ordered the mix platter and it was great! Liked the corn bread, ribs, jambalaya. The bread pudding was great!

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We stopped here on our way to the Grant Canyon. Overall great food, loved the corn bread especially.

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Stop here for the great food and even better hospitality. They went out of their way to make the experience nothing other than top notch.

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Great BBQ food in a relaxed environment with Satchmo' tooting his trumpet on the speakers. Worth a visit next time you're in Flag

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Blackened catfish platter is fantastic! Great people, too!

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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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