Cancel

Open app

Search

Tom's BBQ

3.5 (292 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Salad, American
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Loading...

Tom's BBQ Photos

Business Info

TOM'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Tom's BBQ

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Money loosing seats and tables.

Jon Taffer! Where are you!!! The vibe was WEIRD on 08/29/2026... when we walked in, you could feel the dark cloud within the restaurant. The busser would take orders, then work on cleaning task. Once the server realized we had been there a minute, she came and asked us. Did she get the drinks? Nope, she told him to do it....WITHOUT washing his hands after handling dirty dishes and cleaning equipment. A few tables did walk out. We could believe they were short staffed... bless their hearts for trying. This review is for management. The manager was too busy trying to "find" beer to sell. This is a service failure of the managers. The grey shirt manager showed his face one time while the server and busser tried. Umm... just plain said. Don't blame summer slow season... blame the leadership or lack there of. Huge and magnificent bar... empty. Huge patio with a band stand... eerily quiet.

My sister used to be a waitress here and she has great experiences and high remarks about ownership and management.
Luna S.

I ate here recently at the bar because it was my sisters last week working there. She had recommended the food. I'm so glad I tried the brisket meal. The cheesecake dessert was delicious. Loved the live music and neighborhood good vibes. My sister no longer works there because she moved but she said the owners are wonderful people. She loved the food and worked there so that says a lot.

Tigar D.

Good service Perfect breading on the fish Good tarter sauce and cocktail sauce They have a Horseradish that is delicious Large portions Couldn't be more happier with this place I'm glad I found some good fish for Fridays Will be going back many times until I find another good quality fish Friday, but even then I will continue to go to this location

Joe C.

The food here is amazing!!! Definitely the top bbq here in Mesa!!! Good atmosphere to come and watch sports also!!! Definitely will fill your tummy at a great price and service was top notch

Young C.

Surprised I never reviewed this place. I've been coming here on and off for many years. I don't dine at bbq place a lot since I smoke my own stuff. I can say this place is my favorite place for rib tips. They are always consistantly good, not like Famous Dave's Ordered some rib tips, pulled pork sandwich, fries, onion strings, and fried zucchini. Rib tip always good as usual, pretty tender and smokey. Pulled pork sandwich was also good, not too dry. I've had their coleslaw before and it is also pretty good. I do like their jalapeño Mac and cheese. Fries I ordered was big fail, they weren't crispy and it ended up big lump of semi soggy potatoes. Onion stings was pretty tasty, but the fried zucchini was also fail. First time ordering it from here. Huge slice and the corn meal batter did not go too well. Service was great as always, friendly staff. This is not my favorite BBQ place but never fails me on what I order. Hence why I've been coming here for years.. Forgot to take picture of the receipt but it was around $48 before tip.

Tom's Chicago Style Hot Dog
Robert G.

Very disappointing. Don't know what's happening with with Toms, but they lost me as a customer. I stopped in for a Chicago dog on a Saturday morning. I'm looking at the menu on the counter and the price was $4.99. The young woman rang me up and said $6.50. I pointed to their menu and said should be closer to $5.50. She said we don't use that. Look above at the menu, it's $5.99. I told her lose the menu on the counter. She didn't. Then her point of sale machine asked for an 18% tip. The dog was brought out to me. No pickle spear, only 1 small pickle chip and 3 pieces of cucumber. Sorry, but a Chicago dog has a pickle spear, not sliced cucumbers. And it had way too much celery salt. You guys blew it.

See all

Photo of Sue D.
0
13
0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tony H.
1086
3
0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ali B.
0
18
0

6 years ago

I Love Tom's. This food is so good. I've never had one bad experience here. I'm so happy they are open again!

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

16 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Jody A.
64
56
3

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Sue H.
0
10
0

8 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Not your average gas station! Great barbecue and quick service. And you can do this all while getting gas

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

This this is a mistake... No gasoline at Tom's...

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Excellent! Fast service, had the brisket nachos.... HUGE portions and great customer service.

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Thanks Matt, we're sure glad you enjoyed your visit!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Thomas M.
91
175
36

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Debbie B.
54
18
10

12 years ago

The best flipping bbq I've ever had ! Especially like the pulled pork and chicken. We will definitely be back!!!!

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Jenny we are so glad you stopped in. Can't wait to meet the kids.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Bob D.
4
54
0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Fred P.

Fred P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Al B.
6
21
2

13 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

First time eating at Tom's. I had a pulled pork sandwich and Jalapeño Mac N Cheese. The staff was very friendly and the food was awesome!

Business owner information

Photo of Rick P.

Rick P.

Thanks Vince, Glad we could live up to all that great Texas BBQ.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 5 of 8

Ask the Community - Tom's BBQ

You might also consider

Knuckle Sandwiches - Pastrami Reuben

Knuckle Sandwiches

4.3(612 reviews)
1.0 mi
•$$

Ever since my Yelp friend Teri R. reviewed this place, I've had on my radar to try. When my mom…read morewanted to find a place near the rental car place my auntie from England had to drop her rental off, we decided to dine here then take her to the airport. I saw this location had some good seating to have 10 of us as a send off. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even offered extra chairs and help move tables if needed. What We Ordered: - German Potato Salad: My cousin ordered and really liked it. I'm not a fan of German potato salad, so I didn't enjoy the flavor. I'll stick to my potato salad. - Potato Salad: Pretty decent for a potato salad, but nothing standout for me. - Meatball Sub: My cousin and his son split this, and they said it was quite large. They wished it had more sauce, but still overall a decent meatball sub. - Caesar Salad + Chicken: I couldn't snap a photo before my cousin's girlfriend and his daughter tore into this. They seemed very pleased with the salad and at a glance, it looked pretty delicious. - Philly Cheesesteak: My dad said it was very good and ate the whole thing! - Roasted Veggie Wrap: My mom said it was nice, and veggies are refreshing on a hot summer day. It was wrapped well, and enjoyed the umami of the mushrooms and balsamic glaze. - Pastrami Reuben: I loved this sandwich! The pastrami was delicious, and I'm excited to have leftovers which is saying something. I'm not usually one to look forward to leftovers. - Turkey & Swiss Wrap: My auntie throughly enjoyed this, and said it was the perfect last meal in America before heading back to England. - Chef Salad: My auntie and I split this to have a bit of veg. Lovely salad with lots of ingredients that complimented each other well. - The American (Reuben-style): My cousin really enjoyed this sandwich and said it was quite large. Next time, she could easily split with me or her fiancée. - Cuban: My cousin's fiancée ordered this and said it's the best Cuban sandwich he's ever had! Quite high remarks. Honestly, I'm not sure I could pick a better place. Very friendly, quick service, and great eats. Definitely return to this location when in the area, and will recommend to family and friends.

Knuckle Sandwich has got to be the only sandwich shop in AZ that has the best and freshest…read moreingredients on each and every crafted sandwich they came up up. My Turkey sandwich was made with pulled turkey meat!! Fresh to def I washed it down with Kool-aide! So good. Brought me back to my childhood The service is always kind and helpful The dining room is large Locally owned and operated! Support your small businesses

Photos
Knuckle Sandwiches - Menu board

Menu board

Knuckle Sandwiches - German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Knuckle Sandwiches - Cuban Sandwich

See all

Cuban Sandwich

Crackers & Co Cafe - 2 eggs, potatoes and Sausage Links

Crackers & Co Cafe

4.0(416 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

9/15/25 A few weeks ago I visited Crackers & Co Cafe and…read moreenjoyed breakfast as a scouting trip to confirm reservations for 25 people for a group of ladies who met her today. Today's breakfast was a Celebration of our Nation's Country's Entertainer and Philanthropist, Ms Dolly Parton. Service was excellent and provided by Sandy. Great food, excellent service, amazing kitchen and prices are very reasonable. Family, friends or Large groups, Crackers & Co Cafe my friends-SYOY!

I was here many years ago and, unfortunately, the experience left me with the culinary equivalent…read moreof a restraining order. But enough time has passed, and I figured it was only fair to give the place another chance. When we arrived, there was about a 10-minute wait, which I actually consider a good sign. I would much rather see a restaurant with a little line than one that looks like it is waiting for its employees to arrive. My girlfriend ordered the Meat Lovers Omelette, which she was able to customize to her liking. She reported that it was really good, so apparently the omelette and her are on better terms than I was with this place years ago. I went with the Mexican Skillet. I like my food to have some texture and, preferably, a little crunch, so our waitress, Sandy, recommended having the home fries deep-fried. Naturally, I accepted this challenge. The result was...interesting. The potatoes were definitely crispy, but somewhere along the way my brain stopped registering them as breakfast potatoes and started interpreting them as potato chips that had somehow wandered into my skillet. It messed with my breakfast senses a little. Sandy even admitted the potatoes are not always consistent, which I appreciated. At least we were all being honest about the potato situation. The chorizo was good, although it leaned more toward an Americanized version than the deeply seasoned, distinctly Mexican chorizo I was expecting. Still enjoyable, just a different flavor profile than anticipated. Overall, though, the meal was good, and there are several other things on the menu that caught my attention. That is usually the best indicator that we will be back: when I leave already knowing what I want to order next time. And now, Sandy deserves her own paragraph. She was wonderful. Sweet, personable, clearly hardworking, and attentive without hovering over us like she was conducting a federally funded breakfast surveillance operation. She checked on us an appropriate number of times, was helpful with recommendations, and genuinely seemed to care about our experience. So, after giving this place a second chance, I would say the verdict is: The past has officially been forgiven. The food was good, the service was even better, and there is enough on the menu to warrant another visit. Sometimes restaurants deserve a second chance and apparently, so do breakfast potatoes.

Photos
Crackers & Co Cafe - Atmosphere

Atmosphere

Crackers & Co Cafe - Regular French Toast

Regular French Toast

Crackers & Co Cafe - Ice mocha latte

See all

Ice mocha latte

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Lunch special Italian Sub with clam chowder.

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar

4.6(64 reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Discounts available

Raina was fantastic, food was delicious, and the cocktails were strong and tasty!…read more Excited to get back and try more of the menu (beef tips were outstanding) Thanks Raina!

Reading all of the reviews here and maybe I just caught them on an off night, idk…read more.. First things first, it was hot in the restaurant, potentially the A/C was not working as well as it should have been or something, but it was not super comfortable. The service was good, I didn't get her name, a younger woman waited on me and she was very kind and did the best she could. The food came out super slow, I ordered empanadas to start, the waitress said they burned the first order (I appreciated that didn't just serve me overdone empanadas lol) once they finally arrived they were just unfortunately bland, and just kind of lacked authenticity. When she finally brought out my main dish, she even apologized for the wait and said "I had to go yell at them". For a main entree I ordered the French dip with onion rings, another reviewer mentioned they were the best they had had. The meat was kind of tough and dry (which is odd for a French Dip, and everything just lacked flavor. Even the au jus really had no kind of salt or much flavor to it. I really hoped after seeing how everyone else rated this place that I had found that little hole in the wall spot putting out killer food that we all long for, sadly this wasn't it.

Photos
The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Bar area

Bar area

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Steak tips and fries

Steak tips and fries

The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Bar area

See all

Bar area

Red White & Brew

Red White & Brew

4.3(1.2k reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

I came here for their Restaurant week special after floating the Salt River with my Wife…read more The first word is WOW We both got the $55 (3-course) meal and we decided to get different things to try everything we could. I got: Brie bites Sea bass entree Pumpkin crème brulee dessert My wife got: Crab cake Short rib entree Pumpkin crème brûlée dessert Rich was our server and he was very prompt and attentive. We didn't have to wait long for food, drinks or our check/to go boxes. We got the non alcoholic drink with prickly pear and pineapple- fantastic mocktail recipe! It reminded me of a perfect refreshing drink for end of summer, beginning of fall. Smooth and subtle pineapple. I have to be honest the sea bass was probably the best sea bass I have tried. 100/10 so flavorful and adding a squeeze of lemon was a hit! I would definitely some back here. Even the bread sticks they serve with the table waters are yummy garlicky and soft and warm. I expected a lot more "patriotic style" American restaurant decor but it is tasteful and tasty!

We went on a long paddleboard down the river and were quite hungry by the time we finished, so we…read moretook some friends up on their recommendation for Red White & Brew--and we are SO glad we did! I ordered the GF Marinated Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries and an extra side of their pesto mayo... aka heaven on a plate! The sandwich comes with balsamic-marinated grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, **toasted GF Udi's bun, and pesto mayo. The toasted bun was a great touch, or else it would have likely fallen apart! Every bite was absolute perfection! Our server was fantastic and so attentive to my gluten-free needs. She made sure everything was GF, and I believe she even mentioned that they have a dedicated fryer, which was such a comforting bonus! The only hard part about dining here was the complimentary bread that arrives at your table when you sit down. It looked and smelled absolutely delightful... but sadly, it wasn't gluten-free. Thankfully, my meal made up for it in leaps and bounds! We are DEFINITELY adding Red White & Brew to our rotation! Whether you're stopping in for lunch, happy hour, or dinner, I don't think you can go wrong. Great food, great service, and a very happy GF girl!

Photos
Red White & Brew - Top restaurant in Mesa AZ

Top restaurant in Mesa AZ

Red White & Brew - Top American dining Mesa AZ

Top American dining Mesa AZ

Red White & Brew - Remodeled bar area

See all

Remodeled bar area

MVPita Mediterranean Grill - Gyros Plate

MVPita Mediterranean Grill

4.5(897 reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

My wife and I love this place. Definitely the best Mediterranean food in our immediate area. I…read moredon't know how they do it, but the steak and lamb kebabs are consistently tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Salad is very fresh and the portions are plentiful. I find the prices to be quite reasonable as well. My wife has several food allergies and the owner was very accommodating to help adjust the meals to meet her needs. Overall, we're very happy with MVP and will, definitely be coming back on a regular basis.

MVPita was recommended to us by some workers in our home. They mentioned that even though it looks…read morelike it is in the urgent care, it really is it's own restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Christian, once we walked in the door. He was so helpful with the menu and making sure as a celiac - gluten free girl, that I could safely eat. There was a ton of tables and seats available and even TV's to watch on The walls. The food was brought to our table and it was delicious. The tzatziki sauce was our favorite with the tahini sauce coming in a close second. The garlic sauce was amazing but SUPER strong. I had a salad with my dinner and their house dressing was soooooo good. I took my own GF pita with me but I'm not sure if I need to next time - I was given a plate of cucumber sliced to eat with the hummus and it was divine. We are excited to have this yummy restaurant so close.

Photos
MVPita Mediterranean Grill - Menu board

Menu board

MVPita Mediterranean Grill - MVP 2 Protein Combo Plate and Chicken Kabob Plate

MVP 2 Protein Combo Plate and Chicken Kabob Plate

MVPita Mediterranean Grill - Front of location

See all

Front of location

The Guadalupe on Main - Birria Tacos delicious

The Guadalupe on Main

4.6(325 reviews)
5.0 mi
•$$

What an absolute gem! The Guadalupe on Main is one of those places that makes you want to come back…read morebefore you've even finished your meal! We started with the tuna tostadas, and they were LEGENDARY! Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. An absolute must-order! The wings were to die for -- perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and seriously addictive. And the blue corn pancakes? AMAZING! Such a delicious twist on a breakfast classic, topped with fresh berries and beautifully presented. Everything we tried was fantastic, and you can tell there's real thought and attention to detail behind the food. The presentation alone was impressive, but the flavors absolutely delivered! Between the incredible food and the inviting atmosphere, this place is a standout. Definitely a spot worth seeking out, and one I'll happily recommend to anyone visiting the area. Do yourself a favor and order the tuna tostadas. You can thank me later!

Food and service both excellent!…read more The only problem was it was so loud we couldn't have a conversation. There was a large party who decided to do karaoke with the DJ and a speech with a microphone so you couldn't not be part of it - in the same dining area as regular guests (on a Sunday evening around 5pm - not your normal party hours). We'd try it again but definitely sit at the bar to be able to enjoy a conversation.

Photos
The Guadalupe on Main - Really great bar area! Good amount of top shelf stuff.

Really great bar area! Good amount of top shelf stuff.

The Guadalupe on Main - Shrimp fajitas

Shrimp fajitas

The Guadalupe on Main - Award-winning margarita

See all

Award-winning margarita

Tom's BBQ - bbq - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...