Food is great. Price is reasonable and staff is friendly! I usually get takeout! Just call it in and ready in 10-30 minutes depending on order & time of day! read more

The food is mouthwatering, to say the least. Their brisket is my favorite but every meat I've tried here, (tried basically everything) has always been gone within 20 minutes of being in front of me ! Their BBQ sauce is incomparable. It's on another level. Service is kind and patient. Always. Ambience... how do I put this ? Intimate and beautiful. Please go! Thank you guys for your amazing attention to detail and p.s. Their cheesecake in a jar is made fresh every day and it's the best part ! read more

After thinking about my previous review, where I rated 3 stars, I have eaten at several other bbq restaurants. I am updating my review to 1 star for Waldos, because the main dish was inedible. That brisket was terrible. The brisket replacing my bad brisket was not good. Tough, dry, chewy. I have friends who swear by this place, and have enjoyed their brisket. Read other reviews, its not just me! read more

If you're looking for stand out BBQ in Mesa take a look at Waldo's. Quality meats and the sauce is scrumptious! Big portions too at a great price point. Try the peach cobbler or bread pudding if you have room! read more

Stopped in for a random meal, daughter wanted BBQ ribs. Happened to be a Monday, kids eat free. She had a kids meal with ribs and 2 sides, I had the sampler. Everything was great, love their brisket, pulled chicken and pork. Definitely going back. Service was excellent and the place was quiet. read more

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When the mood for BBQ struck, I ordered via Uber Eats as I have heard they have good barbecue. With my health, I can't always eat meat but lately I've been able to tolerate. Bring on the BBQ and try a new to me location! What I ordered: - Baby Back Ribs: very delicious and tender - some of my favorite ribs recently - Green Chili Mac n Cheese: fairly average Mac n Cheese, and something I'd order again as it complimented the ribs - Cowboy Beans (Pinto): not a fan, and I should know better as team baked beans (skip next time) - Green Chili Corn Bread: pretty moist and a good flavor - green chili is a tasty addition - Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding : SKIP THIS ITEM - mushy and ended up putting in the bin I didn't eat all, and had as leftovers the next day. The ribs were surprisingly just as delightful as the first day! This order has intrigued me to take a trip to the establishment to see the ambiance of dining in, and the service the staff provides. Though, Uber Eats did make it convenient and they were exceptionally friendly dropping off. If you are in the mood for BBQ, I recommend Waldo's. read more

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The food is not only reasonably priced but the best brisket and potato wedges I've had in a long time. Portions to price balance is incredible, other BBQ joints charge an arm and a leg but not Waldos. The peach cobbler is fantastic. Service is not only friendly but efficient. Good young dudes slinging BBQ. Location is in a good area but it would be cool to have a more outdoor beer garden type environment. I think the only thing to make them even better would be if they had a location that's a bit more country. Go there, you won't be disappointed. read more

Best bbq place I've ever been to. Absolutely love the brisket potato skins you have to try them. Service is great. Very welcoming any time we go. 10/10 love this place and I highly recommend read more

This is my go to place for barbecue. It's been awhile since I was here but it was the same great service and atmosphere that I remember. I had the brisket sandwich with cowboy beans and coleslaw. Amazing food. No room for dessert but I will return to try their award winning peach cobbler soon. read more

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I decided to try this place after my wife mentioned going here when she was little. Small restaurants that have been around a long time usually know what they're doing. The space itself isn't big, but they serve 32-ounce beers not something you see every day. I ordered the sampler with pulled pork, pulled beef, and brisket. The pulled pork was the standout, the pulled beef was okay, and the brisket was solid. I was bummed they were out of cornbread, but the mac and cheese and fried corn were both excellent. They also bring out a skillet of BBQ sauce to share, which is a nice touch. As someone who has been BBQing for years and is a bit of a BBQ snob, I've had trouble finding great BBQ in the Valley. Waldo's is definitely one of the better spots, and we'll be back. My only complaint is the LED lighting gives off serious UFO abduction vibes. Next time, I'm bringing a hat. Overall, very decent food, great service, and worth returning. read more

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We had some great bbq tonight here. There were 3 of us and we shared a full rack of ribs and a pork sandwich. We had fries, potato salad and a baked potato as sides. It was all very good. The bbq sauce was a must , it was sweet and tangy. We also ordered the peach cobbler. That was fine, but I would have liked more crust. It was pretty busy, service was fast. read more

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Friendly service, great food. The baby back ribs fell off the bone, the sauce was great, sweet but not overbearing. Coleslaw was crisp, fresh and tasted great. Shared the peach cobbler for dessert, served warm and was tasty. Definitely a place we will return to. read more

Stopped by with the family. We ordered a variety of meals. We did have an issue with the fried okra. Fresh fried okra was requested, and we were told it is made in the morning and no fresher okra available. The other plates had enough food prepared good and tasty. We did have a good time and enjoyed the place except for the Okra. read more

Food is outstanding, service is great and the atmosphere is really laid back. Everything was great from appetizers to the BBQ. Place was bumping with business. read more

Waldo's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I used to come here like twice a month for many years way way back. Then they changed ownership I believe and went down hill so I stopped coming. Well that and I did my own smoking meat. This restaurant is back to where it used to be. For some reason I always get the country ribs. Dinner plate you get two sides and some of the list of sides are unlimited. Ordered pulled pork sandwich with potato wedge and my old favorite country ribs. I noticed the portion were smaller than it used to be but they didn't jack up the price so I think it's fair. Country ribs were good as I remembered. Pulled pork sandwich was pretty good with good portion of the meat. Fried corn on the cob is always yummy and coleslaw not bad either. Service was good and as always food is good. I can't remember how ribs were because it had been long time since I had their ribs. Over all I like this place, nice go to place. Thursday was veteran and first responder discount which is nice. Also if you get a small seat by the bathroom you get discount for being "worst spot" at the restaurant. I would give it 3 and half if I could. Is it best bbq ever no.. Is it bad? No.. read more

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Best BBQ in Mesa fast and great service, great food, great prices Couldn't find it better than this anywhere read more

We ordered catering and they mixed the pork and chicken. It was not written on the container so no one knew what was what. We had Muslims who couldn't eat the food due to the chicken and pork in the same space of the container. We ordered vegetarian options as well but they put meat in the beans which was very disappointing. read more

Waldo's BBQ - Chicken and pork mixed together which was not good. - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This is now my #1 BBQ place in the valley. My previous favorite was Little Miss BBQ, and they do make some great meats, but their prices are considerably higher. Waldo's still has fair prices, considering the economy we are currently in. They also have great meats. I had the juicy brisket and a sausage link. Both were absolutely delicious. As good as I've had since I left Texas twenty-four years ago. It's almost a sin to put any sauce on the brisket. However, their sauce is very addictive. They bring it out hot on a skillet, just as it should be. Sad to say that the mac & cheese was very disappointing. Like something that had been sitting in a crock pot too long at a picnic. Parts of it were dry and chewy, and it could have been more cheesy. Overall, the meat is why you're here; they do that right. I wish they treated their mac & cheese with the same love they do their brisket, but I'll just have to order more meat next time and skip the mac. read more

Waldo's BBQ - Super Sampler: sliced brisket, pulled pork, and pit ham w/ mac & cheese and potato salad (not pictured) - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

great food my favorite is the brisket sandwich and jalapeño mac & cheese, great atmosphere wonderful servers. I need to pace myself otherwise I go there twice a week. read more

i came here and got a brisket sampler with beans and cornbread. the food was already visibly odd looking, stale, and strange. a few bites had me sick as a dog. i couldn't even stomach more than 1/10th of the platter before feeling some of the worst stomach pain i've ever felt and becoming incredibly sick in every way you can imagine. i would pay you NOT to come here, and to order from any other bbq place around. read more

So here's the deal- my husband and I are long time Waldos customers via Grubhub. The food has always been amazing!!! Until tonight- they failed to put in one of the meats on my husband's super sampler meal w shrimp. It's an almost $40 dinner itself. Anyways it's really wasn't a huge deal BUT when I called to at least bring it to their attention- I didn't get an apology or anything. Just some weird dead silence from the "manager". Seeing my order was over $110 and I couldn't get a simple, sorry for the mistake- we'll be trying other bbq options now.... That's unfortunate too bc they are usually the most kind ppl with great service.... read more

Every time I've ordered here I always get the same thing so I can't speak for the entire menu the service is great the vibes are nice and bbq never dined in but read more

A family favorite for a party of 7. We probably average dine in dinner or take out once or twice a month. Some always order the lean brisket or pulled pork. Love the original barbeque sauce. Service is great. Never a long wait time for our food. read more

The food was good! The pulled pork was excellent, and the potato wedges were super crispy. The Mac n cheese was a little undersalted. A super fun vibe - it feels like you're stepping into the southwest. The service was good. read more

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came to Waldo's in March of this year with family members. I asked if I could please order a hamburger off the kids menu as I do not care for barbecue and I was told no! My husband even offered to pay a couple dollars more for the hamburger and we were still told no!! so I just ordered an order of French fries and they were cold and rubbery when they came. why you have a regular hamburger on a kids menu and not on the regular menu for people who don't care for barbecue is rediculous and shows you are not very customer friendly . We most likely will not be back!! Kim Healey from Iowa and we come to Mesa every year read more

I can't say enough good things about Waldo's BBQ and Catering! We hired them for my sister's 50th birthday party, and they exceeded every expectation. Frank, the catering manager, was incredibly helpful and professional from the very beginning. From placing the order to coordinating setup, everything was simple and stress-free. It's clear this team truly knows how to cater a party. On the day of the event, Frank had our food table set up quickly and efficiently, and the presentation was absolutely over the top -- it looked fantastic. And of course, the BBQ itself was outstanding! Our guests were raving all night. If you're hosting an event in the Mesa area, I highly recommend them. They helped make a milestone birthday truly special. read more

I've been coming to Waldo's since i was a kid (atleast 20 years now!!) it never disappoints. I got the sampler with Mac + cheese and beans. So so good. The inside is so fun & filled with lots of mesa/Waldo's history! Our server was very attentive and helpful! Can't wait to return!! read more

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Love their pulled pork and especially love the coleslaw. I've been there several times and will continue going back.

Always fantastic. This is absolute my favorite BBQ spot in AZ. The pulled pork is just perfect.

Best brisket in az. Best prices. Service and portions as well. 15 year customer. Love the atmosphere as well. Put this on your az bucket list. read more

I came in for a to go order for a family get together and Waldo's did not disappoint. Food was really good. I ordered brisket, coleslaw, beans, cornbread for six. Really enjoyed it but wish I had ordered more brisket. I wanted enough for six but my order seems a bit less than that. Brisket was tender, smoky and delish. Not sure if the person I ordered from understood my request. Either way it hit the spot and best part was good food, reasonable price, and only a few miles away from where I was staying during my vacation. read more

Waldo's BBQ - Taking Brisket home for dinner! - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This well-established BBQ restaurant offered delicious BBQ, first-rate service and a traditional atmosphere during my dine-in lunch. My pulled pork sandwich with choice of side ($11.99) and Memphis style slaw ($0.99) was served with a smile just five minutes after I ordered at the table. The sandwich stood 3.5" tall when assembled and tasted great, with plenty of moist pulled pork on a fresh bun. The cowboy (pinto) beans were tasty and bottomless. Even the unsweetened iced tea was excellent, with good flavor and an ice cold temperature. I found the service to be like a small town diner - welcoming, cheerful, friendly and accommodating. The dining area was clean and rustic with an old-style BBQ feel, 80s background music and a full bar. They also offer daily food and drink specials. Excellent! read more

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I ordered the chicken BBQ salad with honey mustard dressing an it was delicious. The waiter was attentive and experienced The dish was accompanied by a small skillet of their bbq sauce which added to the experience, I plan to return there next week after our Ham Radio meeting, read more

I ordered a lot of food for 24 people for my Mother's Day hosting party for yesterday, 5/10/26, and ended up with 28 hungry folks. This is a positive revue and a bit of negative as well. The food was all DELICIOUS! I ordered ribs, sauteed vegetables, potato salad, and the peach cobbler. I paid $580. It's always better to have some extra vs running out but..... I believed them on the quantities they told me I needed to order and had half the potato salad left and over half of the ribs, and it's not like people didn't eat. I could've easily saved close to $200 with the right quantities. Kind of a bummer for sure on the wallet but everyone was happy with the tasty food. Just be careful on large orders and don't let them over sell you! read more

The bbq is really good. It's an older Place very casual. I think the portions are great and it has been a place I love to grab a lunch or early dinner at. My fav is the bbq sandwich with the veggies. read more

Absolutely a fantastic place to eat. Great food and Fabulous service. They went out of their way to make my husband a pot of coffee "The Pig" sandwich and the Brisket Rueben we very tasty. really appreciated that "The Pig" sandwich was very lean. (I hate a fatty sandwich ) . Will DEFINITELY be back !!!!!! read more

I've ordered Waldo's a few times now. Usually it's not too bad. It'll do for some barbecue. Today I ordered pulled pork and brisket both lean and fatty. The pork was average. The brisket though was awful. I've had it before and it was mediocre. Today was the worst. The brisket was cold and completely dry, I'm talking drier than Well Done steak dry. I am very convinced that it was left over from yesterday because it had that texture of being refrigerated. It also was more like corn beef than brisket. But I wanna put the emphasis on the texture. Bone dry and not even room temperature. I will never be desperate enough to order from here again. read more

We were traveling out of town and needed cornbread to go with our homemade chicken tortilla soup. Waldo's has the best cornbread and the price is great. I ordered ahead and arrived to pick up 20 pieces of cornbread beautifully packaged and a togo box full of butter too. The employees were very friendly and cheerful. Great experience. read more

As a retired smoker, I really appreciate good BBQ, and they do not disappoint. Tried the riblets last month, excellent and sides are tasty and ample. Sunday, I had a pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun served with a side of sweet and slightly spicy bbq sauce, pickles and potato salad. My server,Daniel, extremely nice and easy going, not bad on the eyes either.when I work up a big enough appetite I would like to order the big sampler. Also want to try peach cobbler read more

Do you like BBQ?, Are you in Mesa Arizona ? Then you need to stop by Waldo BBQ. There are so many good things to say my fingers will cramp before I say it all. I love the ambiance at the place. There are so many fun signs on the walls. The service is fast and courteous. The prices are fair and the food is amazing. All the things on the menu are so so good. We were able to try a lot of different items on the menu. The various meats are good but so are all of the different sides. The next time I come here I think my meal may just consist of the sides. Of course I will still order the BBQ and just have it later because I would not want to miss out. read more

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