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    Caldwell County BBQ

    4.7 (2k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Yummmmmmm!!!
    Pete M.

    Friends!!!! FIRST time here, and let me tell you.....I AM NOT DISSAPOINTED!!! The food was hot, flavorful, and filling!!! Huge portions! Mason.....who helped us, AMAZING!! The restaurant, BUSY!!! Which tells you one thing....the food is good!!! Super buzzy environment, everyone laughing and eating!!! Definitely will come back!!! Try the loaded potato with brisket....it did not disappoint!!! Grade: A+

    April A.

    Went with friends for dinner tonight & we could smell the food from the parking lot! We were greeted upon arrival. We were offered yummy samples & all I could say was "Wow, this is damn good!" We each placed our orders. My friend & her man ordered the Family of 4 meal, which looked & smelled so good! They ate & took the rest home to have leftovers. My other friend & I both got a loaded baked potato with sausage, plus she got a side of cole slaw with hers. I knew as big as their potatoes are that I'd eat half & take the rest home, so I only got the potato. So damn good! I love that Coke products are served here. You know me & my Coke Zero! My friends come here enough that the owner, Mason, knows them well. Mason is awesome & so is his crew. Very, VERY good service, a super clean restaurant, & by far the BEST barbecue place in the valley! Mason & his assistant manager both came to our table to ask how our food was. We were all very happy with our meals & when it came time to go home, Mason brought us bags to put our to-go food home in & also brought us some delicious banana pudding to take home! If you haven't been here, you MUST go & try it! I highly recommend it & say hello to Mason & crew!

    Kara M.

    We love this place if you're looking for amazing barbecue friendly staff and great customer service highly recommend. The outdoor area is super cute. Sadly we didn't get to sit out there because it was over 100° if you're looking for an awesome barbecue place you have to try this one.

    Brisket sandwich
    Vicky E.

    We have been meaning to try this place. You can smell the smokers in the air. Today we were able to stop for lunch. They were busy! Parking lot was full. They have a small indoor area with tables with many more outside with misters. It was 112 today so we waited for an indoor table. I thought to myself, it must be really good as there were many people outside in the extreme heat to have lunch . We ordered 2 brisket sandwiches, I got a side of their potato salad and my wife got a side of corn casserole. Wow! The brisket is so delicious! The sides were also very good. If you want good, authentic bbq, this is the place. They're not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Absolutely delicious!!

    Birthday Party at Caldwell's
    Art H.

    5/6/26 Today was my Neighbors 89th Birthday, the celebration was food for 30 people managed as Filipino family service. Parking 5/5 We arrived at 6 pm and took one of the last spots in the back. Service 10/5 Celebration arrangements were done by my neighbors amazing daughter who ordered the Full Monte sampler which included generous portions of protein, all the sides and drinks. Seating 15/5 Anyone familiar with Caldwells business model knows this is a wait inline to order, move over to the cashier then search for seatings which can be challenging at best during peak lunch & dinner hours. In our case the Caldwell's manager Torrin personally re-arranged tables so our group could be seated together and included one table for all the food and gifts. Food 10/5 This rating recognizes Caldwell's BBQ is wildly popular. Pushing it higher for this experience was how the food was delivered to the party. Once our party of 30 were seated together, four + large variety platters of protein, sides and fountain beverages were placed on a serving table family style. Atmosphere 5/5 The back patio was our celebration location and it was filling up quickly and we gathered for the celebration. During the course of our visit we enjoyed the transition from daylight to evening where the atmosphere of the back patio began to soften with a wonderful span of string patio lighting for outdoor ambiance. This quickly became an extremely fun place to move table to table visiting with everyone. My neighbors family (11 siblings, 9 stateside) are Doctors and Nurses who served in the VA Hospitals throughout the US and their families who have treated me as family over the years. What a beautiful family and culture. Caldwell's staff To Torrin. Malissa our birthday Girl's daughter made all the arrangements and surprise us with a banquet; and you delivered big time for this celebration!m. From getting our food out to arranging tables to keep our large group together is truly amazing! The entire Caldwell team has our sincere gratitude. Food and venue were off the carts to handle a Luau style feast like this. Clearly the Caldwell's team went above and beyond for us! Thinking about BBQ my friends, stop thinking and get to Caldwell's Country BBQ-SYOY!

    Mark A.

    Well, I haven't been here in a long time. Change the line to order food, which is a good great idea. I ended up getting a half a rack of pork ribs and 1 pound of beef ribs. $38 a pound even with 30% off is a little overpriced. They were good but they were not great but I don't think I'd buy them again probably not but thanks for allowing me to try them still great food still great service. You can sit inside or outside of course with it being over 100 you want to sit inside and they seem to made more seating inside with the redirection of ordering give it a try I think they'll love it.

    Leeza D.

    Amazing BBQ find in Gilbert and I had this place bookmarked for a while. They have huge smokers/pits in the back and you know it's legit. I ordered the pork ribs as it's one of my favorite things and it was so good, I had to stop myself from eating the full rack in one seating. They are not shy on the pepper so it has some heat. Sauces include house and AZ gold mustard base. They gave me a brisket sample while I was in line and it was so melt in your mouth. Huge seating area outside and they also have inside AC seating. Private parking lot. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Turkey, brisket, sausage, Aunt Susan's Corn Casserole, burnt ends

    The was the best bbq I've had in AZ in 6 years. The brisket, turkey, sausage, potato salad corn casserole were great. The burnt ends were a little saucer than I expected but were still very good. Service was fantastic we had multiple people check on us and proactively helped with dropped silverware (dining with a toddler (: ) When we mentioned it was our first time there they threw in a banana pudding which was great! I'm not a huge banana fan but I still liked it. They have some indoor seating but it's probably 30% indoor 70% outdoor seating. We ate early so we got an indoor seat but this place is busy (because it's good :) ) it reminding me of a lot of the bbq staples on TX, and the shinerbock helped. We'll be back again for sure especially when family come to visit.

    Sausage, pulled pork, brisket, Mac ad cheese, slaw, corn casserole
    Aaron R.

    Great spot for BBQ! I always stop by after a trip and it hits the spot. All the meats have always been tender and juicy. My favorite side is the corn casserole. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a little basket with a few different sauces you can use. There's always a line when I come (that's how good it is) but it moves quickly!

    Haru S.

    I've had really bad BBQ in the past which turned me off of all BBQ for the longest time, but Caldwell Co. has officially changed my mind. The food portion here is generous and it's absolutely banging. Salad greens are fresh and very cleanly prepared. Just remember to be clear on what kind of meat you want (if you want the moist cuts, then ask for the moist cuts). There's plenty of outdoor seating in the beer garden area, and a couple of tables inside as well. If you park in the parking lot, you'll likely go through the outdoor seating area to get inside. But look for the sign on the siding to the left that shows you where to go. You have to circle around towards the front entrance where the line actually starts. Can't miss the big blackboard facing the front of the building. It'll go pretty quick -- folks behind the service counter work fast. We came during the day, but I hear it's really nice at night with all the Edison lights on. One day, I'll have to come visit again and check it out. Overall, this is a stellar place to dine in and grab takeout. Bring a date, bring a friend, and enjoy!

    Beans, corn casserole, smoked turkey, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, mac n cheese!
    Hayli G.

    Soooo good. Got the family plate for 4 and I can't say a single thing on that plate was less than "good", most were great. Loved the Southern-style sweet tea, and the smoked turkey was a standout - phenomenal. Juicy and flavorful. Banana pudding was also delicious. Not too sweet, creamy, and balanced. The patio ambiance as the sun was setting enhanced the entire experience. I'm not in Phoenix often, but I'll make a point to return here when I'm back.

    Valerie C.

    Love the outdoor seating, great place to gather with friends or family! I also love the banana pudding!

    Maureen J.

    I highly recommend this BBQ place. The BBQ was yummy! Great value and it fed our party of 5. Great ambiance sitting inside or outside. The wait wasn't too bad either. The banana pudding was good too! The workers were friendly. The pit masters were awesome, they gave us an overview on grilling the brisket and other BBQ. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. Loved the experience and interaction.

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    5 months ago

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    5 months ago

    BBQ was really good. You can smell the smoker from the parking lot. The ribs were so flavorful. We will be back to try more

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    3 months ago

    Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Very busy operation. Enjoyed the premium brisket sandwich. Excellent taste, not too fatty.

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    Thanks Brian! We're so glad you enjoyed our Dixie V!

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    1 year ago

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    Thank you Ciara!

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    Thank you so much for your review Julie! We appreciate it

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you for coming in Katie!

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    Thank you so much Denise!

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    Thank you Sherryl!

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    6 months ago

    The food is excellent , best bar b que ribs and brisket I've had, looking forward for my next visit

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    Thank you so much, Peter!

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    3 months ago

    Great bbq. We pass several other places cause cadwell is the best and worth the extra drive

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    6 months ago

    We had a fantastic experience here. the ribs were great as well as the brisket. The service was great and it was very cozy.

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    Thank you, Vinny! We are happy that you enjoyed the Ribs and Brisket!

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    Thank you so much Kathrin! We're glad you enjoyed everything!

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    2 years ago

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    Mike, thank you very much for the review

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    2 years ago

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    Thanks Megan! We are working on a location in Peoria.

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    6 months ago

    We were visiting Mesa for a week, we went here twice, it's delicious! The brisket was amazing!!

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    Thank you very much!

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    Thank you so much Cindy!

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    Thank you so much Roman! We are happy that you enjoyed the turkey!

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    Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your food!

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    Thank you, Michael! We appreciate you stopping by!

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    Fast, efficient service. Outstanding food. Can eat inside (limited space) or outside. One of the best BBQs around.

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    Are dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Yes

    Is it possible to order/pay for/get food without going inside?

    Yes, call ahead or order online, they will bring it out to you

    Do they cook on mesquite? Anything not on mesquite ? My sister is allergic and was telling her how great this place is but don't know if there is anything she can eat. Thanks!

    Correct. Yes we do.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

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    It seems that they have closed up anyone know?

    Earl open 11-9pm Or until sold out seven days a week. Any concerns please feel free to reach out to my cell phone 480-283-4425

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