They don't make it like this anymore. Great customer service wonderful people Lanae is literally…read morethe best. If you want some incredible barbecue and a really fun environment to just chill with your family. This is it and they've got great drinks.!!!

For more than six years, working in the airline industry has given us the opportunity to travel…read moreacross the country and experience some incredible BBQ. We've developed favorites in several cities, particularly when it comes to authentic Texas-style BBQ. Since moving to Arizona, we've enjoyed exploring the local BBQ scene, including Little Miss BBQ. However, after our first visit to Caldwell County BBQ, we can confidently say we've found our new local favorite! From the moment we walked through the door, the experience was exceptional. We were greeted by Mason, who immediately made us feel welcome. When he learned it was our first visit, he took the time to explain the ordering process, describe the different meats, and share his personal recommendations. Even as the line grew behind us, he never made us feel rushed. He treated us as though we were the only guests there. Mason offered samples of the beef rib, brisket, and sausage, all of which were outstanding. He genuinely wanted us to experience the flavors before ordering. He explained that everything is served à la carte and prepared fresh daily. His enthusiasm was especially noticeable when describing the banana pudding, made fresh at 5 a.m. with bananas, homemade custard, and smoked vanilla beans. That attention to detail immediately impressed us. We ordered a pound of brisket, pulled pork and brisket sliders, green chile mac and cheese, corn casserole, pinto beans, and two absolutely massive beef ribs served with house-made chimichurri. The beef ribs were phenomenal! Incredibly tender, flavorful, and slightly sweeter than the brisket, they were easily among the best we've ever had. The chimichurri was equally impressive, bursting with fresh herbs and peppers. We honestly could have put it on everything! The green chile mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, with just enough chile flavor without overwhelming heat. The corn casserole was rich, thick, and buttery, while the pinto beans were perfectly tender with a subtle smokiness that wasn't buried under excessive seasoning. The brisket had beautiful bark, exceptional flavor, and was incredibly juicy without relying on excessive fat. The sliders, served on salted pretzel buns, may have been small enough to fit in your palm, but they were generously packed with meat. Don't underestimate them! For dessert, we enjoyed the banana pudding and sheet cake. The pudding was perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. Learning that the vanilla beans are smoked and the wafers are buttered, baked, and layered into the pudding made us appreciate it even more. The sheet cake featured a tender layer of cake topped with rich fudge frosting and walnuts. Both were a wonderful ending to an incredible meal. But as exceptional as the food was, what truly set Caldwell County apart was the hospitality. Mason made a point to check on us during our meal, genuinely interested in hearing about our experience. That simple gesture meant a great deal. Throughout our visit, it was obvious that the entire team takes tremendous pride not only in the quality of their food but also in how they treat their guests. There is a meaningful difference between serving customers and making people feel genuinely valued. Caldwell County understands that difference. Every interaction felt personal, sincere, and unhurried. We never felt like another transaction or simply the next people in line. We felt appreciated, and that is something we'll remember long after the meal. In fact, before we had even finished eating, we were already telling family, friends, and fellow BBQ enthusiasts about our experience! Having enjoyed BBQ throughout the country, we can confidently place Caldwell County among our absolute favorites. The quality, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality make this restaurant something special. We're already looking forward to returning next week with friends visiting from out of town. We sincerely hope Mason is there because we'd love for them to experience the same exceptional hospitality we received. To Mason and the entire Caldwell County team: Thank you for reminding us what genuine hospitality looks like. You've gained loyal customers, and we couldn't be happier to have discovered you here in Arizona! If we could give you a 20 out of 10, we absolutely would. Outstanding in every way!

I would like to thank the staff at the hotel for recommending this place. What a hidden treasure!…read more Their food is absolutely fantastic. I had the brisket and pulled pork plate (I also wanted to try the ribs and sausage, but they were already sold out!). That gives you an idea of how popular they are. Great service as soon as you enter. The young staff were super nice and polite...great job by them. The indoor space (with cold AC to fight the Arizona heat) is small but clean and comfortable. They also have outdoor seating with fans and mist to cool you off. I took my order back to the hotel. Let me tell you, the food is phenomenal. That brisket was so moist and perfectly seasoned...gosh it was so good! The pulled pork was fantastic as well. The potato salad was great and definitely made on-site, not from a bag. The beans were really good too. I was really impressed with their offerings and will definitely go back on my next trip to Arizona.

Since my last review a decade ago I have been back about 8 times meeting friends there. I just saw…read morethis come up on the 2026 Michelin SW restaurant reviews again, and I guess I have to give them credit for their awards. I can say that I have never had horrible pork or sausage here, but I tried the beef ribs twice, and I watched friends eat them a couple of times and they were horrible! They don't remove the membrane inside of the ribs most of the time, so they're extra chewy. The biggest issue is that you pay by the pound for a HUGE bone you cannot eat, and your lucky if 1/4 of the weight is fat or meat. They're just not worth the price...period! The ribs are usually very good with a good pull and a decent moisture content, but I had a few batches that we very dry. The issue I have is the price of $28lbs for ribs is crazy money since that's only about 3 or 4 ribs, so a full rack is going to be $75 to $100. When you consider that half or more is bones you can't eat they're just not worth it! Do what I did 15 years ago and buy a good smoker, and learn how to use it.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere!…read more Sophia was extremely helpful, welcoming, and pleasant in serving my wife and I. I would highly recommend her as your server. Please ask for her if you stop by the Tempe Market Place Lucille's

The food was absolutely amazing! Our server Sophia was beyond amazing! She went over and beyond…read moreduring a dinner! We were celebrating a birthday and she made it exceptionally special! The vibes were amazing!

Wanted some BBQ and decided to give Rudy's a try. I have enjoyed Rudy's previously but it's been a…read morewhile. I arrived about 2:30 on a Tuesday. I had to wait about 5 minutes to order. It's a Texas BBQ counter service restaurant and the employee that took my order was friendly and polite. I ordered two spicy chopped brisket sandwiches. My food was ready a few minutes later. I help myself to the condiment bar where I grabbed some pickles, onion and pickled jalapeños to go for my sandwiches. Americana decor covered the walls providing a relaxing atmosphere. Great place to watch sports with many TVs throughout the restaurant. The chop brisket sandwiches were delicious and juicy. Looking forward to returning for breakfast tacos and trying the turkey. Highly recommended! Pro tip #1: Spicy Chop Brisket sandwiches are 2 for 1 on Tuesdays. Pro tip #2: Breakfast tacos provide a value option for early risers.

I had to revisit my recent review here. I left 2 stars last time because the service was good, but…read moreafter eating the peach cobbler we purchased I had to show people here what I am talking about. This is the worst cobbler I've ever had! 3/4 of it is nothing but crappy crust. There's very little peach in it. This is 1/2 of the quart I got that came in the Styrofoam cup in the picture for $19. After looking at the receipt again I was irritated by the insane cost of the worst ribs ever. $63 for a rack of babyback ribs is the highest in town. Most places get $32 to $38 a rack. I admit that I made the mistake of going here, but never again! My efforts to try their smoked prime rib was a worthless journey. I call about 10 times looking for medium rare prime rib, and they never had it. They didn't have it the day they told me they did. I asked for a pound and a half of prime rib, and I got 3/4 that was only slightly pink in the very center. It was cold and had no aju, and no juice whatsoever in the meat! There wasn't even much smoke flavor at all. Worst prime rib ever! There's much better BBQ around for much less money!

best bbq on the planet! the sausage and brisket are beyond imagination delicious!…read more 7th street location is beautiful!

Lunch was amazing…read more Hot the unofficial 3 meat plate ; brisket, pulled pork and a house sausage. TBH, it's a lot of food. You won't leave hungry. Before we get started, let's talk about the sauce. IMHO, the sauce flavor is what will make or break a BBQ joint. I'm very particular so you may have a different flavor profile than me but their house sauce is 11/10. Perfect. Perfect. First up was the pork. Excellent. I would like a little more bark but it was great. If you like pulled pork, you will be happy. Next was the 707 sausage. A little dry but the spice was perfect. I like a little more fat in my links but it was really good. The brisket was super nice. Held together well and was exactly what you expect. I got beans and slaw for the sides. Beans were good but the slaw was the best I have ever had. Seriously. I'm not kidding. The best. If you are on Phoenix, go. Just be hungry.

From the moment our experience began it was amazing. We were greeted within 3 seconds with a…read moresincere greeting from our fabulous server Tabitha, despite how busy the resturant was. The service was spot on. The steaks melted in your mouth, and ribs fell off the bone. Great job to everyone. I will definitely recomend and be a regular patron myself. Looking forward to the tempting lunch menue also.

5 If you haven't been here you're missing out. Hands down…read moreAZs best BBQ . If you can get down there and get your self some bobby qs you'll never go anywhere else it's a hidden gem if you ask me

Service and food were great, love the atmosphere too. Amazing place would recommend to anyone in…read morethe area

Such a great experience, will be coming back for sure! Food was amazing and prices were excellent!read more

First time. Wife ordered brisket sandwich and loaded tater tots and a side of cornbread. We shared…read more Portions are large I'm not a fan of any kind of loaded fries but these were amazing and the portion was enough for 3 adults. The fatty brisket and cheese were abundant and delicious in the loaded tater tots. I'm sold on these. My wife's brisket sandwich was very good from what I was able to taste and the BBQ sauce is not doing to much. Most try to manipulate a good sauce too much and end up messing it up. Their sauce was awesome. The restaurant was immaculate and one can even see the open kitchen which was kept amazingly clean. The service was kind and friendly and attentive to detail. Oh, but skip the cornbread. This was my only thing on this order I would not order again; it taste like ordinary box cornbread.

Ordered take out again but first time reviewing the place. I've never had a bad meal, and always…read morepacked securely. Tonight we ordered ribs, pulled pork sandwich with baked beans, potatoes salad and a piece of cornbread. I had to try the bread since I haven't had a good piece of cornbread in a couple years.it did not disappoint, taste just like mine when I fix it. If you don't like sweet bread, you might wanna pass it up. My ribs were a little more tough than last couple times but still delicious and easy to chew right off the bone. Beans and potatoes salad is good but will admit , the potatoe salad is not my favorite. However this is my go to in the area for bbq so far.

customer service was phenomenal, I lfelt welcomed, appreciated. The food was amazing, fresh and…read moredelicious I'm most definitely going back.

Today was my first time visiting Sweet Mongolia Smokehouse, and I came with a group of friends. We…read moreall ordered different dishes so we could share and try a little bit of everything and honestly, everything we tasted was delicious! The service was absolutely top-notch some of the best service I've experienced in the Valley. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and served everything with a smile. The food is cooked fresh to order and has that delicious, authentic barbecue style. Some of my favorites were the smoked wings, sweet potato, cornbread, and beef rib tips. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. And you HAVE to try the Guava Lemonade, which was the flavor of the month. It was absolutely amazing! Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh, and beautifully served. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll be visiting again! Highly recommend.

I recently started to pick up their 1lb shredded barbecue chicken. OMG! This is the second time in…read morea week I've ordered it. Pickup was easy, quick and the staff pitch perfect! Finally, their barbecue sauce remains legendary! It didn't last long enough for a picture!

Popped in on a midday Friday to check this place out!…read more Sat at the bar, decent view and vibe, overlooks patio- really nice. Patio has misters to accommodate for the Arizona heat! Visually a good mist, sitting outside (depending on the temp) should be no problem! Unseating I notice very little to no service, looked to the WiFi and though it's LOCKED and says GUEST WIFI, I was informed it doesn't work... or may not be the best per-say. Might want to remove that option or look into it to make it available to the customers. GM didn't seem happy to share the WiFi. Now food! I ordered a St. Louis style ribs. They're known for smoking and then putting over a wood fire grill. For me the ribs were okay, I typically look for more of a charred bbq flavor on my ribs. A lot better than typically smoked (for me) beer battered fries are really good! I did t get a chance to get into the cornbread but it looks really good. Service was okay. Bartender (C.J.) was busy and not very much attentive. Restaurant just opened so maybe setup was still being done. I'd say try it! Could of just been a day