Yelp always gives the best recommendations! First time in Tucson and busy taking care of an estate...we used Yelp exclusively! Smokey Mo was fabulous! My husband is from Kansas City so he was excited to learn the owner is originally from KC, which means the BBQ is legit! We sampled french fries, baked beans, cole slaw and mac and cheese. The turkey sandwich was amazing and juicy! The tri tip sandwich was delicious as well. The people were great and the food was fresh, made-to-order and delicious! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Dynamite! We don't know why we've waited so long to try this delicious local spot. I lived in Maryland for a few years and have had barbecue in various cities including North Carolina and Smokey Mo's is JUST AS TASTY as any of those spots. The meat is melt in your mouth tender and slides off the bones. The sides are fantastic, well seasoned and yummy. I'm a huge okra fan and the fried okra I could eat for days. Their mac n cheese was sensational (could easily also just order that for dinner!) and the coleslaw was refreshing, and a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Other bbq locations in Tucson tend to over season their meats...not the case for SM's. In fact, the balance is ideal with perfect flavor from the meats and seasoning. They are master smokers and we can't wait to try the next round! read more

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Just a good old fashioned family run business. The baby back ribs are the TRUTH. Fall of the bone and the sauce is perfect. The real reason for my five star review is because of the owner. I went here for a date night and when a family walked in with a young daughter the owner came from the back, took his time, offered the young girl samples and really just stopped the world to help a young customer. Not only was it amazing to see such a wonderful and innocent interaction but it has made me a customer for life. You can't fake good character like that and I'll definitely be back to keep this man in business. read more

We've been hearing good things about this place for years & finally made it over to try it out. So glad we did! We are huge BBQ lovers and this place checked all the flavor boxes. The meat quality was great. Side options were good, we'd skip the corn bread next time but the Mac & cheese and beans were awesome! Customer service was a little lack luster, but easily overlooked by us since the food is great. We also enjoyed the fun KC Chiefs decor inside. read more

Well I wanted to like it. This is the first black owned bbq spot I have found in Arizona. The meat is tough and it tasted like the lighter fluid on the grill instead of low and slow Kansas city bbq. Very disappointed. The greens were tough and had no flavor what so ever!! read more

Smokey Mo - 2 meat and 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was terrible, food was not good. Chicken was extremely dry and brisket was very fatty

Barbecue was solid. Meats were clearly fresh smoked. The Restaurant is in a rougher neighborhood, but the food was solid. Sauce was okay but felt like it was lacking flavor. The woman at the desk was super attentive and gave kind suggestions when asked. The restaurant felt clean and well kept. The Mac and cheese was some of the best Mac I have ever had from a barbecue restaurant, which is often an overlooked side. The brisket was well smoked, but just not my particular style, and the rib tips were solid but felt over sauced IMO. Would recommend to someone who likes a more well cooked brisket. Sandwich was well dressed with a healthy portion of meat and pulled pork was tender and flavorful. read more

Smokey Mo - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Oh, man, great BBQ. Great sides. My daughter and I shared the sample meat platter, which at $27 for four meats, four sides, and two drinks, is a good deal. We choose tri-tip. Tri-tip! Hardly anyone outside of California, and Central California especially, doesn't know about tri-tip. We also had chicken, ribs, and hot links. All were very tasty. (We agreed, however, that we liked the amazing chicken at another establishment.) They were already out of the brisket. Sad face. For sides, we got collared greens, some of the best I've had anywhere, the cole slaw, baked beans, and mac & cheese--all excellent. I also splurged and had the sweet potato pie. That was OK, didn't knock my socks off, though. For drinks, they have Kool-aid there! That was a treat for our drinks. I think they are one of the better BBQ places in town, and although really four plus stars for me, I would definitely recommend that you go and give them a try. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

Smokey Mo - 4 meat 4 side 2 drink combo! Hot links, tri tip, ribs, chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm normally not one to give a perfect score after one visit but Smokey Mo is incredible and deserving. We ate around 5pm on a Saturday and while it was almost empty when we arrived, by the time we got our food a line had formed. After eating it made perfect sense. My girlfriend got the two-meat plate with pulled pork and brisket while I excitedly ordered the burn ends special. Each meat was tender, flavorful and served in a reasonable portion. The price is right in line with most other BBQ spots I've eaten at recently and the employees were friendly despite obviously working hard for very busy-seeming takeout option they offer. The house sauce, which came atop every meat, was sensational! Slightly sweet and spicy it paired immensely well with the fatty bites of the burnt ends. The fries were also an unusual standout, most places that serve thicker-cut fries as a BBQ side are irredeemably soggy but these were crisp and well seasoned. The restaurant itself is small and heavily decorated with Kansas City Chiefs decor on just about every wall. There aren't a ton of tables inside but they have patio seating if the Tucson heat will allow it. I absolutely can't wait to go back and try more menu options! read more

Smokey Mo - 1/2 lb. Burnt-Ends w/fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is awesome. Eating in, take out or delivery. All so good. Recently got a HUGE bag full of fried okra. Amazing

I had a hankering for some BBQ and I knew I didn't want to go to a chain. This is a no frills joint with some authentic KC BBQ, which I've only had once at Arthur Bryant's years ago. I went with my go-to, a pulled pork sandwich, with a side of mac n cheese. I'm a bigger fan of messy, saucy barbecue over dry rubs, but this was a nice balance and emphasizes the smokiness of the meats (obviously) with the help of mesquite. Not overpowering and just the right amount of richness from the smoke that works well with the juicy pork. I was expecting something more like shredded pork but this was closer to strips like brisket, and never had peppers and onions on pulled pork before. Glad they threw in pickles and pickled onions. Overall, a very good/different pulled pork experience. I might ask for an extra side of sauce next time. The mac and cheese was super cheesy and a nice accompaniment. Definitely going to try other meats and other sides but this was a solid meal. The staff are friendly and it's super casual and fairly small inside (the old Shari's burger spot). At the moment, it's all takeout but it's well worth it without a dine-in atmosphere. It's all about the food. Support local/black-owned business and try this place out! (And hey, this gets my 100th review!) read more

Smokey Mo - Pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

WOW. Was craving some good southern barbecue and man did this do just the trick. Ordered the sampler plate with four sides for me and my dad. My favorites were the fried okra, beans, mac, BRISKET, and KOOL AID. The sauce was the classic Kansas sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. read more

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Small, Black owned, local restaurant. Delicious food and great customer service! Shop local!! read more

This is hands down the best BBQ in Tucson. We have been searching for good BBQ for a year since moving here from Florida. Today we finally found it! Its not just good, its above anything we have had in years and better than anything the Carolinas have to offer. The pulled pork is soft and moist and flavorful. The chicken was lightly smoked and falling off the bone. The sauce was bursting with spices and slightly tangy, a little heat and robust. We loved that is wasn't sweet but was savory in taste. The collard greens were phenomenal, and the slaw was perfect, again, not sweet but flavorful. Service was excellent. We ask before we left about the origin of the BBQ and its a family owned business that originates from Kansas style BBQ. It was quiet when we went, but I would imagine soon this place will have a huge following. For the win, Smokey Mos!!!!! You have to try it! read more

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It was a drive by I tell ya! A total assault on my senses when I drove down from Florence to check this place out. I gotta say that the brisket sandwich was awesome! Some of the best brisket I have had in a while. Tender and moist with a tangy bbq sauce that was ladled on in just the right amount. The sandwich was huge, and the rings were lightly battered and oh so sweet. It's not a big place on the inside, and they had no wait when I was there but five minutes later the line was out the door. Plenty of patio seating is available but in the middle of summer will be tough to enjoy. The employees were super nice and I'm going to have to go back this weekend with the wife so she can try it. read more

Smokey Mo - Great brisket sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Every time I come here the food is great quality and made with love and always consistent. The environment and music are always on point and add to the experience. The people working always are happy to serve you and give you the best recommendations whenever you want to try something new. read more

Smokey Mo - Dry rub wings - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Smokey Mo's is a hit for good old fashioned mesquite smoked BBQ. The wings with the house habanero sauce, yummmm. Tri tip has a nice Smokey flavor. The brisket is great. And the house BBQ sauce is BOMB. The Mac and cheese is peppery. And the pickles are crisp and cool. The service is friendly. And the patio is comfy. And the best part about it is it's not over-priced. Tucson is lucky to have a really good BBQ joint. read more

Smokey Mo - Tri tip, brisket, habanero wings, potato salad, Mac and cheese, pickles. Yummmm. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Can't believe I haven't wrote a review for this place yet. I came here Mayne about 6months ago with my mom and friend and we all loved it. Had a pulled pork sandwich and the 3 meat sampler. Everything was great for sides we did onion rings, okra and cornbread. This last time was I got the daily special, brisket fries, OMG, and my friend had the brisket sandwich with fries. Then I ordered 1 taco to try which was also really good. I highly recommend this place and the staff always seems friendly. read more

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Genuine BBQ - Smokey Mo is a great stop. Sampled both a pulled pork sandwich and the tri-tip. Cool vibe, two seats in the window. Restaurant very clean, friendly staff - welcoming. Everything was quite tasty and I certainly would return / recommend. I really wish a 4.5 was an option, I feel the need to explain the absence of a 5 rating - but take this with a splash of sauce - tri tip a little tough. Again, I will be back - I suspect this one plate was an aberration. read more

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I'd rate Smokey Mo a 10 if I could. Outstanding flavor, tender meat- collard green were excellent. The peach cobbler ice cream was the only way to top off this outstanding meal. We will be regulars read more

I stop by this joint every couple weeks because I'm seriously addicted. I've checked off most all of the menu and have not once been disappointed. My go to is a pulled pork or a brisket sandwich. To be completely honest I just sit on the patio and read sometimes for a couple hours after I've finished my food just because it smells so incredibly good. I come home from Smokey Mo's and my dog always gives me a thorough sniff down before she pouts, she knows there's no way I'm letting anyone touch my Smokey Mo meat! read more

Smokey Mo - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The meat is AMAZING! falls apart just like it should. Our cornbread was soggy on the bottom (probably just the way its packed up but the top of it was good!), and they don't give you a ton of sauce. But they give you a ton of meat...we will be eating tips for two days . Service is awesomr...the place is tiny and parking is a challenge if you drive a big truck but we will totally be back (in my car ha!) read more

This is a cool place, that is out of the way. Could be considered a hole in the wall. Friendly staff helped this first timer order, as I want 1 of everything. Settled on the 4 meat and 4 sides. Great choice as I sampled a wide variety. Ribs/Brisket/Chicken/Sausage Mac n Cheese/Collard Greens/Beans/Cornbread Food was outstanding. The Brisket was out of this world. Oh, they had RC Cola there. Old School. read more

Visitors to town, we tried this place based on the Yelp reviews. It didn't disappoint. We were greeted by the owner/pit master who steered us well. We ordered for take out to eat later at our AirBNB. The food was great!! Recommend... read more

I stopped in yesterday for takeout and wow, I'm so glad I did! We used to frequent Shari's Drive In in this spot and have been watching for years to see what was next for this space. I was so excited to see it's BBQ, and great BBQ at that. I ordered a two meat combo with brisket, ribs, collard greens and mac and cheese. It was all delicious! Brisket is my favorite and this one was so tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of sauce and don't even get me started on the collard greens. Yum! I still have leftovers in the fridge and cannot wait to polish off the rest for lunch today! read more

Smokey Mo - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We came and tried the 2 people combo, 4 meats and 4 sides. What a hidden gem. Did not expect to find good bbq in Tucson. It's as good as many places in Austin, although I think it's not Texas style bbq. For 2 people it was more than enough. Great option for take out, limited space for dining in but they have a large outdoor section that could work when it's cooler. read more

Smokey Mo - 4 meats 4 sides and 2 drink combo for 2 people - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Smell of sweet mesquite right when walking in. Cozy but limited indoor seating. Outdoor seating in the blistering heat not a good idea in summer. Daily specials are available. Ordered the 2 meats 2 sides combo with a drink. Tri tip and brisket were smoky and tender. Bbq sauce is tangy and sharp with a vinegar, worcestershire kick. Cornbread is crumbly, but tad too dry for my liking. Collard greens hot in a savory broth added some welcome bitterness. Assorted pickles added some nice acidity to cleanse the palate. Would come back again. read more

Smokey Mo - 2 meat 2 side combo: brisket, tri tip, corn bread, and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wooooo weeeeee! This place doesn't let off the gas. Usually I get at least one inconsistency at a restaurant but no here! Great homey feel inside and if you're a chiefs fan the ambiance is for you! Service is impeccable the owner greats everyone and the front register women are outstanding and not afraid to recommend their faves! Today I once again got the cat fish with a side of Mac n cheese. Ratings as follows. Cat fish 9.2/10 cornmealed golden perfection. Fries 10/10 crispy and seasoned to perfection. Coleslaw 9.4/10 creamy goodness that you just have. Mac n cheese. I cannot say it enough. This is better than your mommas grandmamas grandmas Mac n cheese. Creamy cheesy perfection. Noodles perfect cook. 11/10. Come try it! Locally owned and they are fantastic. read more

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Went here for lunch the other day. Great little place and seemed clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful, prices seem reasonable. Being our first time, I asked what they recommended. The lady at the register said, hands down the brisket was the best followed by the pulled pork.. Being a fan of both, I got the combo plate. Food was ready very quickly, hardly had time to sit down at our table . The brisket was pretty good, just wish there was a little less fat. Pulled pork was also pretty good. Combo plate comes with two sides, so I got the collard greens and potato salad. My only complaint was the chicken tacos my wife got. They were pretty bad actually. Super dry and no real flavor. Would go back, but wouldn't order the chicken. read more

Smokey Mo - Chicken and brisket tacos with side of collard greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Oh. So so disappointing. Ordered tip and brisket. Brisket came a little dry with not too much flavor and covered in sauce. What. Covered in sauce. Since when does a smoked meet come covered in any sauce. I had one bite and did not eat the rest. Ok, maybe I could not tell if the meat had not much flavor or dry because of the sauce. They did not ask if I preferred fatty brisket or not. I should have said something. I'm bad. I sent it back. That was it. Before I sent it back someone came by to see if we liked it. I had not tried it so I had no comment. After I sent it back I did not hear a peep. No one came by and said what can we do? Etc. nothing at all! Poor customer service and who puts sauce on smoked meat. Please put the sauce on the side! French fries were very good. Place was clean. Parking was good. read more

Smokey Mo - Brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband and I drove from Marana to have lunch here today. It was worth the drive! We got the 4 meat/4 side meal to share. For meats we got the brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs. I didn't try the chicken and I personally didn't like the ribs but the brisket and pulled pork were delish. I'm glad I read reviews beforehand and got the bbq sauce on the side. It has somewhat of a different flavor. For sides we got collards, Mac n cheese, fried okra and coleslaw. The sides were so good! One of the guys working there said the fried okra and onion rings are the only items that aren't homemade. We thought $30 for all that food plus 2 drinks was a great deal. We even had leftovers! This is the best bbq place we've found in Tucson. read more

Smokey Mo - 4 meat and 4 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Customer services was not welcoming at at all very nonchalant. The food is not good , you can smell the BBQ but that's about it. When I pulled in and there were no cars we should have known better. Rib tip were tender but no real seasoning, sauce mediocre, greens had so much liquid smoke in them ,and macaroni and cheese was soupy and bland . No southern goodness here. Stayed a minimum of 20 minutes and left. read more

Smokey Mo - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Unfortunately the food was very unsavory, the brisket did not taste smoked, the greens were taste less, it was nothing that was expected, The barbecue sauce was sour, acidic. I wouldn't recommend it and I wouldn't come back. So sorry Service was great, just lacking in the food and taste experience and you expect a lot more for $65 read more

I had no idea that place was there. I wish they'd advertise more. Everyone I've asked had never heard of it. I had a combo of brisket and ribs. Bother were delicious and the sauce is amazing. The collards were definitely undercooked for me. Other than that. I'd go back Where else will you get Kool aid that good. read more

We feasted. This was a great change-of-pace meal while road trippin' through the Southwest. And most importantly, the BBQ is no joke. Some of the best I've ever had (not sure how much weight that carries from someone from the Bay Area...), as the meats were all rich with flavor and tender and lathered up in sauce. Sides were good too, especially the Mac n cheese and collard greens--only bummer was the cornbread that was a little bit on the drier side. Also, the value for all that you get is legit. I think we had three meats, four sides, and a drink for less than $30. read more

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Two time visit in a month! Tritip and brisket plate with cornbread and okra. These are definitely comfort foods. Everything was cooked well the portions were generous and the atmosphere was perfect with outside seating. We spent about two hours eating and talking and drinking the awesome sweet tea. Went back for a second visit about two weeks later to try the rest of the menu. It's worth a stop in. Service is quick and friendly. Just a generally good place to enjoy food and friends. read more

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Friendly, fast & enjoyable I went to lunch with my lady on a Saturday afternoon for the first time and was pleased by the service and food read more

Smokey Mo - Rib Tips Mac and Cheese Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

After a tough day, I went here for some comfort food and oh it hit right on the spot. The place looks a bit dingy, however the pulled pork and mac n cheese was to die for. Will come back read more

Smokey Mo is F'n great! Collard Greens are the bomb. Me and my folks are from Alabama. My mom said when we walked in the door, the BBQ smells fine. Just get me some of that fried okra and collard greens. It's hard to find collard greens, especially good ones. Another big hit with the family was they had RC, Sweet Tea and Kool Aid. The staff was super nice and since I haven't mentioned it yet... the BBQ was excellent! 3 of us left stuffed from the 4 Meat 4 Side Combo. I'll definitely be back to Mo's to finish working my way through the menu. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Smokey Mo - 4 Meat 4 Side Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The woman who took our orders was very rude and unprofessional from beginning to end, and the food would have been horrible without that fact. 16 dollars for a side of glorified dry turkey sandwich meat, the burnt ends "special" was rubbery and devoid of flavor except for the poorly seasoned extra vinegary ketchup they call bbq sauce, and perhaps the worst cornbread i've had: doughy and stuck to the foil. I'm not sure how they managed to get this many positive reviews. Tucson is not known for good bbq very often, so perhaps standards are low for this cuisine, but at least a little professionalism while I order $40 worth of "food" would have been nice. read more