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    Big Island Hawaiian BBQ

    4.4 (488 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BIG ISLAND HAWAIIAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mini Chicken Plate
    Tayler A.

    One of the best Hawaiian BBQ resultants in the east valley. Mac salad and great, portions are huge service is quick and the staff is friendly. Wish they had Hawaiian Sun and Garlic chicken on the menu but overall a place we frequent often. Space is very bare, but last time I checked you don't eat the decor at a restaurant.

    #13 Katsu and BBQ Combo
    Deirdre L.

    The service was fast and the restaurant was clean. We got our order I about 7-8 minutes. While we were waiting, there was a constant stream of people coming in. The food was very good and similar to Hawaiian Ono. We ordered a #13 and #19.

    Mini bowl (BBQ chicken, Mac salad, white rice, vegetables)
    Harper F.

    The best Hawaiian BBQ chicken I have ever had! Wishing Big Island Hawaiian BBQ was closer to my home because I could see this becoming an addiction. I ordered the mini bowl with BBQ chicken and cleaned my plate. Definitely a must-try.

    1. Big Island BBQ Chicken Regular
    Dawn M.

    Want to satisfy your Hawaiian eats? Come check out Big Island Hawaiian! I got the BBQ chicken which came with steamed broccoli/cabbage and macaroni salad. All items were filling and delicious. The bbq chicken was so tender and juicy, was dry. I enjoyed my meal and will be coming back. Tables were clean. Staff was great!

    14. Big Island BBQ Mix!!
    Mike D.

    Big Island brings the big flavors of the islands... and not just the big island, but the other islands too! I mean, really, why should Oahu and Maui not get honorable mention for their BBQ, right?!? Anyway, I have grown to love this place more over the years after having other Hawaiian BBQ... so I guess that should tell you something! The Big Island BBQ mix is where it's at here.. but really everything I have tried is pretty damn spectacular! And don't forget the spam musubi (pronounced moo-soo-bee) -- it's simple yet tasty and delicious! Service could always be a little friendlier, but you're not here for the service, youknowwhatImean??? Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS****

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    This place was fantastic. We got the fire chicken mini meal.. such a great deal and sooo good. Will be coming back.

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    29 days ago

    Great food always! Staff are friendly. Place is always clean. Price is reasonable. The best Hawaiian food in the Gilbert area.

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    This is our favorite Hawaiian BBQ joint in Gilbert. Always delicious and fresh compared to the other options in town.

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    7 months ago

    Not the best representation of true Hawaiian lunch plates. The food didn't taste bad it just had more of an Asian taste than Hawaiian.

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    7 months ago

    Always delicious food, quick service and very friendly always busy. Teriyaki chicken and Katsu chicken is delicious

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    8 months ago

    We live in Northern Arizona and fell into this place by accident. For 6 years. We come here every time we come to town.

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    Great food! We got takeout and although it was busy, the wait time wasn't bad! Will definitely revisit!

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    Ask the Community - Big Island Hawaiian BBQ

    No pork laulau on the menu?

    Gotta go make the drive too Island Plate Lunch in Tucson. The Aunty that owns is from St. Louis Heights, Oahu. She flies in her Taro leaves from Honolulu and she makes it on the weekend only- while supplies last. Get plenty locals that flock to her… Read more

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    We ordered 3 meats, turkey,brisket and pulled pork. for a family get together. It was ready to take…read morehome on time. Packaged to easily transport. Cooked to perfection. Their sauces were awesome. Staff was friendly and helpful. Priccing was what we were expecting to pay. The meat was truly exceptional. Great flavor. Y'all did a great job and we will definitely be back and wont hesitate to recommend your great food and servic

    Our experience started before we even ordered our food. We simply asked Carl (a member of the pit…read morestaff) what type of wood was used to smoke the meat. That question turned into Carl proudly explaining the process from preparation, to smoking to plate and everything in-between. His enthuasism, artisanal detail, and forthrightness to answer our questions were extremely valued and appreciated. Carl went way beyond our expectations and set the tone for the rest of our meal. After conversing with Carl he walked us to the counter, introduced us to the staff making the plates and explaned the ordering process to us. We ordered several items on the menu so we we could each sample them. The brisket was exceptional... on point. Burnt ends were delicious. Sausage is a must to order. Absolutely incredible. Sides were lights out. The Mac and cheese was marvelous. Picnic perfect potato salad. Superb slaw and the corn casserole let's just say that we should have ordered a much larger size. We met Mason when we were checking out. His over the top customer service and genuine care for our satisfaction were greatly appreciated. As we were eating both Carl and Mason came over to see if we were enjoying our meal. We couldn't praise them enough. Everything about our visit was phenomenal. The food was delicious, the customer service by Carl, Mason and the rest of your employees was top notch. We look forward to visiting again and taking the pit class when we return to the valley. Thank you Caldwell County BBQ team!!!

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    I really wish I could put more stars. This food was the most amazing BBQ I've ever had in my life…read more Me and my boyfriend got the Mexi-Q platter and shared it. The macaroni and cheese was so delicious I can't even put it into words. Grandmas Calabasitas tasted just like how my grandma and my mom made them at home, and the refried beans were just as good. The meat was tender, all of it, and the BBQ sauce selection tied it all together. The inside was warm but it's also Arizona so everywhere is fuckin hot! The guys were all very friendly and served us right away. We'll definitely be back.

    I knew Mexi-Q was going to be good when I found myself rationing the last few bites of my taco…read morebecause I didn't want it to end. We went all-in on the brisket and ordered the Large Call Out Brisket Taco, Brisket Tostada, and Brisket Burrito. Everything was solid, but the taco was the standout by a mile. The brisket was smoky, tender, and loaded with flavor, and somehow every bite was better than the last. The real sleeper hit was the BBQ sauce. I'm usually not someone who talks about sauce, but this one deserves its own mention. It had the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy and made everything on the table better. The mac and cheese was another surprise favorite. Rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering. We also tried the Mexican Twinkie. I'm glad we did because it's one of those menu items you have to experience at least once, but wow, it is rich. A few bites was plenty for me, and it's probably the one thing I wouldn't order again. Elote was decent but wouldn't order again. Mexi-Q could easily lean too far into the gimmick of BBQ-meets-Mexican, but instead they focus on doing the food right. I'll be back for that brisket taco and enough extra BBQ sauce to make questionable life decisions.

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    Super delicious bbq. This place opens at 11am and there is always a line of at least 15 people…read morewaiting to get served. I highly recommend the green chili burrito and the two meat plate with brisket and ribs. The service is good as well, they'll help you find a parking spot and help you get out of that spot, they'll parking in front of the restaurant is almost always full.

    I came here for lunch on a work day just to have some barbeque, and was in the mood to try a little…read morebit of everything, and it turned out great. Pretty much every type of meat that they had was a hit. Some of the meat was a bit salty, but it wasn't salty enough to affect my culinary experience. Overall I thought it was very delicious. Naturally, the sliced brisket was very juicy and tasty, and the chopped brisket provided good textural consistency along with the flavor. I also thought that the turkey breast was a good item to neutralize the strong taste that came from some of the meat, such as the pork belly burnt ends, which were both sweet and salty. The sausage pieces were also great in providing a layer of flavor distinct from the other kinds of meat. The pork spare ribs were generous in size, although I thought the sauce could be a bit less sweet. Overall, very solid barbeque meat and I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone that visits the Phoenix area.

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