OK, so knowing I was coming to Tempe for a few days, I posted in Tempe Talk to find a decent place to have some food. This was recommended by a local... Good call. I am Yelping it on my way down from Vegas, says they are opened on Sunday... they aren't. I added a tip for those of you who don't read this much. I ended up eating here on my second night in town. I enter at 5:15pm, I am the only one here. The girl behind the counter is incredibly friendly and helpful, the chef/cook, made eye contact, smiled, started working on my meal as soon as I ordered. That impressed me. My food arrived in break-neck speed. I ordered the BBQ Sampler (picture submitted) and everything looked good. Pulled Pork, Shredded Chicken, and Brisket all came in separate Styrofoam cups, cut of Corn Bread, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, and 2 Beef Ribs... $14.95. WOW! This is a meal for 3! Starting with the least flavorful, the Chicken was kinda bland. I wasn't overly impressed, it was relatively tender, a touch on the dry side though... it relied on the BBQ sauce. Pulled Pork - This was pretty legitimate. Good flavor, tender, still a touch on the dry side. I would eat it again, but not incredibly confident in it's stand alone ability. Brisket - Nice! Tender, juicy, good flavor. The BBQ sauce complimented it, not made it. This was a good cut of meat, clearly slow smoked. I am a fan. I would highly recommend the Brisket if you are eating here! The sides- Slaw- a Vinegar based, good flavor, slight kick, but I enjoyed it. The Garlic Mashed Potatoes- Great flavor. Chives added on top, clearly home made. I really enjoyed these! The Corn Bread- Great flavor, not a boxed taste... Had some integrity to it. Would order it again. All in all, this is a good BBQ joint. I read a review before I entered that ripped this place and my thoughts are the guy has an axe to grind personally. It was not my experience that his thoughts reflected the food I ate. I will certainly be back, would recommend a friend to visit. There is a fair amount of dog decorations too... Kinda cool. Adds.. a certain friendliness. From the bronze statue under the specials menu when you walk in to the board of (I would assume) customer dogs... Really kinda cool. Neat place! read more

Andrew's BBQ and Smoothies - BBQ Sampler - $14.95 - Barbeque Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Service was awesome, really nice and helpful! Split a full rack with my boyfriend. Ribs are good, but the house spicy bbq sauce made their ribs great! Get the green chile Mac and cheese as a side! The seasoned fries are good as well if Mac and cheese isn't your thing. read more

Andrew's BBQ and Smoothies - Ribs, green chile mac, and seasoned fries - Barbeque Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was looking for a new BBQ joint for a while now and I spotted Andrews BBQ I entered the restaurant really clean and friendly staff. I ordered the BBQ sandwich includes 1 side dish. Slider Trio (pork/beef/chicken) Green chile macaroni and cheese. The Andrews spicy BBQ and the regular BBQ sauce were really good. Really good BBQ great prices will be back for sure. read more

Andrew's BBQ and Smoothies - Slider Trio pork/beef/chicken) with the green chili Mac and cheese.. - Barbeque Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My sister brought us take out from this place and it was delicious! We actually had Bobby Q's the day before and the brisket from Andrew's is even better! Really tender and flavorful! read more

Only through grub hub! You lost a customer! Apparently, I have to keep writing. The girl who answered the phone was. rude as well. A

I been going to Andrew's for awhile, it's right in my hood. Prolly took him for granted tbh. Sorry. You can always depend on good bbq here. The lunch is my typical and the selections might be limited, but they're each fire. Yesterday they were especially accommodating to me as I adjusted to their 'takeout only' status but no worries. BBQ is worth it, no matter what it takes and they def made the difference and for sure had a tasty brisket san for me. Thanks! read more

So I used to come here and eat in college and remember it being ALOT better. I used to get the green chili pulled pork fries. Anyways. I went there and ordered one pound of brisket with a mix of lean and fatty, four pork ribs and one hot link. The hot link was the best of the lot. Juicy, crisp and with just the right amount of smoke. The ribs were below average. The bark was thin with little to no spice and there was zero smoke ring. Little flavor and no smoke flavor in the ribs. The bones were super soft and when I bit into the ribs I bit off chunks of the bone which was quite gross. This has never happened to me at any bbq joint. You can see it in the photos. The brisket was a whole other level of bad. Zero smoke ring, the fat was not rendered no flavor and it seemed like it had a lot of bad smoke in it. It looked like it had been cooked earlier and then reheated or boiled in a bag. Really bad. Overall I was really disappointed and it seems like it has gone downhill. Not sure if they changed ownership. I inquired as to the type of smoker they use and it's a gas powered southern pride smoker where it just blows heat over wood chips. I was not very impressed with a BBQ restaurant using a gas smoker. read more

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This hidden gem is the best barbecue spot in Tempe and the surrounding area. The ribs fantastic!

If your eating ribs anywhere else you dont love yourself it's the best ribs in the east valley. Yes, I waited in line at little miss and I was so so disappointed but Andrew's has never let me down. The baked beans are really good and the fries are so delicious hot. I can not say enough amazing things about this place. read more

We ordered 2 family packs and a rack, all of it was great and I have enjoyed the leftovers.

BBQ is good - service was so slow. They cater to big groups. So if you show up during that - your order is after that one. Poor timing : I won't be coming back . read more

pros: - great-tasting BBQ - yummy custom BBQ sauces - excellent, attentive service cons: - missing some smokiness - pulled pork could be more flavorful bottom line: great little joint with BBQ that holds its own. i was pleasantly surprised by andrew's BBQ. we ordered the pulled pork sandwich, st. louis pork ribs, beef brisket, and the green chili mac and cheese. the ribs were the highlight, falling easily off the bone and packing a rich, smoky flavor that was complemented perfectly by their spicy BBQ sauce. the mac and cheese was also surprisingly good, despite appearing as if it came out of a box (it didn't, trust me). the pulled pork and beef brisket were a little lackluster, missing some of the saucy, juicy flavor i was expected, but they weren't bad. andrew's is the perfect alternative to little miss BBQ when you don't want to wait 1-2 hours in a line for only slightly better taste. read more

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I'm still drooling a little bit. The only real problem with Andrews is choosing what to order - the entire menu looks and is delicious. The pulled pork is perfectly juicy. The green chile mac and cheese has exactly the right amount of green chile. The fried fish (Fridays only) is expertly battered and fried. I could seriously hurt myself in this place. And, the great thing is, Andrews is exactly the way a BBQ place should be. Unassuming storefront with a wide-open space almost totally unadorned. Scuffed floors and plastic baskets. A garage door-sized view into an immaculate kitchen. All locally raised (Shamrock farms) meats. No pretense whatsoever - just lots and lots of great food at great prices. First time customers try the triple slider option - a bbq chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket sampler in slider form. I'm sorry, Honeybear's: I think you might have been trumped for best Tempe BBQ. read more

Hidden Gem for sure! Was craving for some BBQ in PHX and Little Miss was too packed, Rhema Soul was too far.. Andrews BBQ was the perfect answer! Ordered the brisket and Ribs and boy! The ribs were on par with some of best in the Midwest! Sucks that they're only open 10a-2p but man! It's a definite must try if you're in the area! read more

Love home smoked, quality BBQ? Tired of chain joints that cost too much for gimmicky food? Andrew's will blow you away in a smokey cloud. Nothing fancy: the way barbeque was meant to be served. You go up and order at a counter in front of an massive open kitchen where you can see their smokehouse and talk to the pit masters as they work. You sit down at simple wooden tables with a roll of paper towels in the center and your choice of home-made BBQ sauces. You get served in baskets or trays covered in checked picnic paper. You eat with businessmen and doctors shoulder to shoulder with landscapers and the smelly and bearded. Everyone (besides those damn vegatarians) love Andrew's. And why not? Grade-A Kansas City Q being served up without any frills and bullsh*t. Just what the valley needed. The fact that you're still reading this review means you've waited too long to go. You owe it to yourself to put the best BBQ in AZ in your mouth. Get in your car and go. You'll thank me later. read more

I like this place... It isn't knock your sox off, finger lickin, can't live without it BBQ. But it's good, Fast, clean and fresh. What more can you ask for? No Wide varietiy of BBQ sauces, but the eclectic selection of unique cupcakes/pastries is a nice touch. The friendly staff makes you feel pretty comfortable as well (considering the atmosphere is a little cold and un-inviting.) But it's very clean and that's worth its weight in gold. The French fries are so perfect, crispy, and flavorful that I have withdrawals from time to time just thinkin about em. And the green chili mac n cheese is delightful. Go with a pulled pork sandwich, fries and green chili mac n cheese. After trying other dishes these items stand out most. DON'T expect rib paradise or mouthwatering brisket here folks. However, I've been a regular customer for over a year now and intend on keeping it that way. Eat well, live well and surround yourselves with ones who do. -Cheers read more

Barbecue is a bit of an iffy thing for me, at least in the Phoenix area. I have tasted some great barbecue, but they tend to be quite a drive for me. I tend to avoid the chains and, as much as I love some of their food, Bill Johnson's has always lacked. So, a while back, I noticed a little unassuming restaurant open up in my neighborhood. Up to then I had been occasionally going to another local chain that had a place near me, but was often turned off by the attitude of the employees, despite the food being pretty good. It was time for something new. And what a happy person I am. Over the last few months, I have been happy to enjoy pork, chicken and beef from this place, and regularly try to stop by on Wednesday for their excellent wings. Now, we're not talking about little, dried up chicken wings; we're talking big ones, not cut into little pieces, and with their very own wing sauce on it. The pulled pork sandwiches are served with their delicious cole slaw right on the sandwich, the regular smoked chicken is flavorful even without the sauce, and the briscuit is amazing. And, yes, the ribs are great, too. No rubber band texture; you can practically pick it right off the bone. Not in the mood for barbecue? Friday nights in fish fry, and Saturdays they are featuring a New Orleans-themed menu, including catfish and shrimp poboys - which I unfortunately haven't had a chance to try yet, since they sell out rather quickly. So, yes, Tempe, there is a barbecue place worth going to. And the staff? Happily, friendly and talkative. Nothing like people happy to see you frequenting their establishment. read more

I'm not hatin'...I'm just sayin' ...oh no. I was all hyped up to try this place after reading the other Yelp reviews...but no. No. No. No. It wasn't the worst dining experience of my life, but all I could think while eating was, "Meh. I've experienced better." We ordered the BBQ Sampler in order to get a taste of everything. The results.... The highlights: very friendly staff; the ribs were okay; the hotlink, decent; the fries, workable; the brisket, edible; the corn bread, not bad. The lowlights: the pulled pork, boring; the pulled chicken, yuck; the jalapeno mac & cheese, mushy and bland. None of the food seemed very fresh. And all of it was served at a temperature nowhere in the neighborhood of what I would call "hot." Looks and feels like a daycare center inside. Save yourself a trip. Don't believe the hype on this place; it's just average. I find no reason to return. read more

Terrible. Tried sampler, tasted like variety of pet food with bbq sauce. I really don't understand how they stay in business.

I arrived around 10 minutes before noon to hopefully beat the lunch rush. I was the only one there. As I ate my lunch, 3 other customers arrived. There was no lunch rush. As far as the food... ...Simply put, disappointed. I decided to go with the sliders, pork - chicken - beef. The pulled pork was mushy and left a gritty paste in my mouth. The bread was dry and boring. The beef was fatty and over cooked. Rather than being cut into little pieces, the beef was one large slice on a tiny bun. The chicken was dry. I had to add additional sauce to ask the meats to make them edible. I think this is one of those places that people go once and never return. At least that describes me. read more

Ordered a pile of food for the family tonight. Really great! Everything was a big hit. Thx!

OMG, to die for! My new favorite BBQ place *^_^* Ribs can be ordered in 1/3 rack, 1/2 rack, and full rack. Awesome and lip-smackin! The ribs were so tender and fell off the bones easily. Andrew's has a couple of BBQ sauces available. I loved dipping mine in the Hot Andrew's BBQ Sauce! There are some great side dishes listed, and we ordered a few. Although the Spicy Cowboy Beans were ok, the Baked Potato Salad and the Green Chile Mac 'n Cheese were standouts; I would definitely recommend! They have daily made cupcakes, and today's cupcake was cherry chocolate with pink whipped cream. Heavens to betsy! It was sooo moist, and with cherry filling on the bottom it almost screamed to be eaten with a spoon. The owners were very personable and friendly. I will definitely spread the gospel of Andrew's BBQ! read more

We used Andrews's BBQ for our wedding in March. Jodie, the catering staff, and the food was all amazing. I can't say enough about the whole experience. The next day I was craving our wedding food; and so were the other guests. The food they provided for our wedding will definitely be talked about and remembered as an amazing part of our wedding. Book them for your next event, you won't regret it. read more

Today I hit up Andrews BBQ for the brisket. Disappointed again! The brisket was properly cooked, decent flavor, but was appeared dry and tasted dry. The cornbread was excellent, but served cold. Hot would have earned another star, in spite of the dry brisket. The Green Chile Mac was tasty, but had sat so long it was mushy. For the 25 I spent for two lunch specials, I walked away feeling like I did not get my money's worth. I'll try it again in a pinch, but still consider Rudy's to be the top spot in the East Valley, with Famous Dave's coming in at number two. This is my fourth attempt at Andrews. read more

Not good. Waited 15 minutes to order and 25 minutes for food. Brisket was like chewing leather and was almost cold. Mac and cheese were nothing special. Cornbread was more like ice cold yellow cake. I don't know what kind of low grade BBQ the Yelpers who gave this good marks are used to but it must be horrible. Highly disappointing as I was hoping for a new option for BBQ but this isn't it. Even the big chain places are better than this. read more

I love BBQ and Andrews doesn't disappoint! So tasty, good prices, and awesome Specials. Try the green chili Mac and cheese and fried pickles!!! Cheap beer and sliders from 3-6pm. Clean, sports on TV, and delicious BBQ. Yum! read more

Love their ribs! Love the green chile mac & cheese, Love the mashed potatoes, love the corn bread. I can't explain the flavors without going out to get some, so I will stop here. it's great they're down the street on any craving moment I have! They cater, so great for parties! Most of the times I've been there it's empty but then you see people walk in and out, so they do a lot of to go orders. Don't be fooled by the lack of sit in customers. read more

So, I am cheating right now. I actually tried this place via catering one day-- so I have no clue what their business looks like, whether or not they've cleaned their tables properly or if it smells funny. The only thing dirty is how good their pulled pork, pulled chicken, potato salad and beans are... The meat is so melt-in-your-mouth tender that I actually had to remind myself to put the sauce on. Also, the sauce is tangy, spicy, AND user-friendly (gluten-free) so everyone can enjoy! Their side dishes compliment the meat-the beans are just a little smokey, and the potato salad has just enough mustard in it, to give it all an enthusiastic thumbs up. I can't wait to actually visit and try out their other items... read more

I could be wrong, but I don't really get the impression that Arizona folks know or care about serious BBQ. That said, I've had good 'cue in other parts of the country, so I guess I should consider myself lucky that there's a place as good as Andrew's in my backyard. From the outside, I could smell the smoke, which I can't say that I've experienced at any other BBQ spot in the valley. One star just for that. I've been here a few times and always get something different. They have daily specials all the time and are usually a good deal. Their menu is pretty extensive, the prices are reasonable, and I've never had a bad meal here. But this place is always DEAD. It's a shame - maybe people are more budget-conscious, or they aren't aware of this place (see first paragraph) - I just hope this place sticks around. read more

Stopped in because we were in the area and love bbq. It was an off meal time (3pm) and dead but service was fast and good. Ordered the Q Sampler to share and so glad we did. Was enough for 4 people and ended up wasting a lot but the prices were great. Flavors were good but the meat was over chopped and fatty for all 3 (chicken, pork and beef). Sides were nothing special but not bad either. Wish the cornbread had more flavor but the BBQ sauces were tasty. Don't live here but not sure if we would come back any way. read more

I am a counselor for Girl Scout camp, and we are 3 weeks away from camp and they ditched us and refused to cater for camp. They left last minute and it tool forever to find them to feed over a hundred girls. This is absolutely unacceptable and I will never eat here or eat their catered food after this event. Do not book them because they will just ditch you when you need them. read more

I've been here twice. The last time I got the pulled pork, but sampled my wife's plate of ribs and brisket. The best meat is the pulled pork hands down. The pork is tender and has little fat. The brisket is ok, but was a bit too greasy. I've had better brisket The beans and baked potato salad are good. The first time I ate there, I had a big baked potato topped with pulled pork. That was a cheap and hearty meal ($7). I'd go back just for this meal. I'd like to head back and just focus on the ribs to see how they stack up to other places.. read more

So this is a tale of two experiences. The first time spent at Andrew's was great. Pulled pork and wings were good, and with a local Hop Knot to wash it down, I knew I would be back. Fast forward to today's experience. I cruised in pretty dang hungry and went with the half chicken and 1/3 ribs. The meal came with a side (green chile mac) and corn bread. There I sat, awaiting my delicious ribs and chicken, hungry as all-get-out, when a boneless, skinless "half chicken" was placed in front of me. OH THE HORROR!!!! WTF!?!?!? Boneless and skinless "pieces" of chicken? Fresh out of the steamer? Not only was this gross, but this is positively shameful in the world of BBQ. The chicken had absolutely no flavor (surprise, surprise) but neither did the ribs! I'm all for BBQ sauce, but the meat should stand on it's own merit. Slather as much BBQ on there as you want, but the meat's gotta be good to begin with. The chicken was inedible without a healthy helping of BBQ and the flavorless ribs weren't much better. Onto the rest: Green chile mac basically looked and tasted like Stouffer's 'orange box' with some green chile's in it, didn't bother with the cornbread at all, and the "hot" BBQ sauce was anything but hot. A different flavor than the other sauce, but definitely not hot. My Hop knot was, however, quite delicious. ALL FOR $18.95?!?!?!!?!?!?!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Take note Yelpers: This place is a perfect example of why you need to eat at a joint more than once before you can offer a comprehensive review and now I know unequivocally, that I will not be back. read more

Green chili mac-decent. Chili's not completely skinned. Sauces- Hot-Not hot! At all! Original-pretty standard, but tasty. Carolina mustard-good. Could use some more vinegar bite, less sweet. Brisket - Smoke ring barely noticeable. Fairly moist, smoke taste faint....very faint. Crust-Good flavor. A touch salty. Overall- definitely could use more smoke. Don't rush it. A touch less salt in the rub....all personal preferences of course...except for the smoke flavor. The smoke ring, or lack thereof speaks for itself. It's been rushed. Served typical with cheap hamburger bun. Served fat on (moist). Not too thick, good flavor, except for the salt content in the rub. Ambiance - fairly clean, not cluttered. Trash and dust visible under soda serving station. Mix of music. Service-pretty fast. Very friendly! Service was fantastic. $20.00 lunch 1/2 lb with a side, and drink. Fairly overpriced for the quality. But, pretty spot on for the area. Appears to rely on catering service.  Limited walk ins during lunch hours. read more

The lady who attended me got 6/10 for service. I was one of three customers there..so it was quiet a little too quiet... I finally got my pulled pork sandwich(my fav)... It was the worst I've ever had ,it had no love,it was dry,it had no flavor... Very very disappointed... They need a smoker or a new cook or a new restaurant idea... Who messes up pulled pork read more

Simple digs, simple menu, limited hours. This place is designed to do what it does and it does it nicely. There was a thin haze of smoke in the entire place which is always a good sign in a place that claims pit-smoked meats. I ordered a pound of brisket and half rack of St Louis ribs to go. It wasn't crowded as it was before 11:30 on a Wednesday. There were 2 guys with beards and plaid shirts that seemed to be enjoying their meal quite a bit while I waited a very short time for my order to be cut; the guy even gave me the rib tips so I could really taste the rub/smoke. The brisket was very heavily smoked, some would say dry, but very good when fresh out of the smoker, which seems to be the intent. They use a mesquite/red oak blend that is very interesting, and a really good bark of dry rub compliments the natural smoke with sweetness and spice. It's quite good, and while not the best I've ever had, you can tell that this is someone's 'favorite' rub; it took testing and tweaking, and it shows. The ribs were amazing. A similar rub, but the contrast of textures and flavors was like something from a suckling pig. The person who cut them threw in the end-pieces of the rack and they were just a tour of everything good about pork, enhanced by the smoke and spice. I'd passed this place up several times, mostly because they were closed when I usually visit the grocery store it's next to. I made a special trip to try them and was not disappointed. The menu is limited, but what they have is what you want. read more

Delicious!! I love the loaded fries!! Soo good! Every component is perfect! Also perfectly brewed iced tea.

Best BBQ I have had since moving to AZ from Texas. However, that is not saying much. They do have a great menu with a lot of options and so I was pleasantly surprised by that. They even offer some basics like burgers and tacos if there is someone in your party that is not a barbecue lover. Also, even though the place was casual it still had some cool decor like the grill lights on the ceiling and was both clean and comfortable. The spicy bbq sauce was pretty good and reminded me a little of some of the great BBQ places in Texas. I also liked the green chili mac and cheese but I don't think it was as amazing as some of the reviewers claim. Not cheesy enough. I also had the fried okra which was delicious - best I have had outside of Louisiana. The corn bread was decent but nothing special. I will definitely be back but I am still hunting for someplace in the valley that has beef ribs. Pig meat just does not compare! read more

The St. Louis Style ribs was delicious, although I only had a bite because it wasn't my dish! Haha. I had the green chili pulled pork, this dish was not as I expected. The pulled pork was soupy like with store bought tortillas, red salsa that looked like pace brand and shredded cheese. Supposedly it was suppose to mimic street tacos ? I also tried the green chili macaroni- I'm not a fan. Tasted like Valveeta cheese mixed with green chili, I was disappointed because I got the impression of homemade. If that green chili Mac was homemade- I would have not even cared about salsa and cheese. The St. Louis Ribs would only thing I would recommend. A good spot for delicious BBQ MEAT. read more

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This review is for a wedding catering tasting. The building looks unassuming, and I'd probably have passed by if I weren't looking for it. Inside we were greeted right away, offered soft drinks, and asked to sit down. Other couples drifted in, and soon our contact came out to begin sampling appetizers. She took the time to make sure we knew what each morsel was, and returned shortly with the main course samples. Everything was delicious! We have some major decisions to make now ;) As everyone was mulling over their plates and making notes, our host made the rounds to answer any questions we may have thought up. She'd explained that they were very busy with events and covering for an injured owner, but she still clearly felt it was important to make each of us feel like we had her ear. If I had to make some suggestions, the first would be to outline the event in the introduction. We sat still waiting for instruction, but didn't really know what to expect at any point. The second would be to answer the individual questions in an open forum format. If someone at a table had a good (or common) question, I'd have liked to have her answer it for everyone to hear. I wasn't sure what I was supposed to be asking, and I think that conversation would have snowballed into a nice information-fest. The ambiance was a nice casual BBQ joint. Pigs painted on the window wearing bibs, farm decor inside, large chalkboard menu. I'd like to come back for lunch sometime! read more