This has quickly become our favorite family outing spot. Everything on the menu is fantastic, love the rustic home style vibes, and all of the sauces are 10/10. Came in twice this week for birthday dinners, bound to return again soon read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Absolutely knocked it out, everything was phenomenal. Highly recommend trying anything on the menu!

Great brisket. Trying the turkey and sides soon. Felt like I was back in Texas at one of the famously delicious barbeque spots.

Agree with past reviewers, food and service were great. Got the family meal and all aspects were great. Loved the AZ Gold and the Hotter sauce, my wife liked the regular sauce. Was a takeout order, all was packaged well and sides and sauce options reviewed and correct. Loved the vibe, even though i did take out. Live near Grand and Meeker, about 30 minutes, would love to see these guys in Surprise area. When I can make the commute I'll be back. read more

First time coming here and will be back. The staff was very nice and friendly. They came up to us asking how was everything and if we needed anything. Vibe inside was cute and nice. What I like about this place is that give you taste samples. Food: We love everything we got. I love the pork rib very yummy and flavorful. Meat was soft, wasn't dry at all. And the Mac n cheese so good. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Ribs, brisket, chilli, Mac n cheese and potatoe salad - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Great BBQ spot. We've been here twice now; first time with my family and second time with my in laws. The place is clean and the vibe is great! The service is quick with welcoming staff. The place is spacious with a lot of seating. We ordered the Family for 8 on our first visit and then ordered the Family for 4 our second visit. The food is tasty and delicious! Love love the chili and how tender the meats are. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Quality of service is absolutely unmatched. My first visit was really memorable due to the service received by the staff cutting the meats. They took the time to provide samples and share more detail about the cuts and process. The 2nd visit I was fortunate to chat with the manager and learn more about the Mac & cheese. You can tell that service & hospitality is a priority for management/owners. My only concern is the amount of flies inside the restaurant while eating. It can be challenging to keep them away while enjoying everything. 10/10 will definitely be back! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - 2nd visit and I was able to confirm the Mac & cheese is supposed to look like this - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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We were out shopping on a Saturday and I told my wife I was craving Bbq. She went on line and found Caldwell's County Bbq. We weren't quite sure on the way there, but when we arrived , the building and surrounding area were really nice. The restaurant was really nice and inviting when you walk in. The line to order is clearly marked with a huge sign with all of their offerings. The manager( I'm assuming he was the manager) greeted us and explained everything to us. He was really nice and informative. We got to the first counter with the sides and a super nice young man offered us samples of all the sides we wanted to try. We got the Texas Chili, Mac and cheese, baked beans and Potato salad. The next counter has all the meats, we were greeted by a nice man who had a sample of turkey waiting for us. My wife opted for the half rack of St Louis style ribs, and I was lucky and they still had the burnt ends. My wife liked her ribs, said they were a little bit Smokey but overall had a good flavor. My burnt ends were delicious , cooked perfectly. The Texas Chili I could have eaten a whole bowl it was so good. The Mac and cheese was good as were the other two sides. My wife saw a Texas sheet cake so of course we had to try that. Delicious as well. All in all, great experience and will be added to our list of go to places. The WHOLE staff was great! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

My husband saw a review by a YouTube content creator. I was at a conference and came home to take out he picked up. I had a little of everything on my plate. Not pictured is Burnt Ends. I had a piece and it was meaty and very tender. The St. Louis Pork Ribs were bought for me but hubby had a taste. A half rack was 2 meals. Aunt Susan's Corn Casserole was tasty. The Texas Red Chili is deliciously seasoned. The macaroni and cheese is excellent. Oh my goodness. I would drive there for that alone. The ribs were tender and tasty. I didn't need any sauce. I am particular with my coleslaw so when I saw it I was skeptical. It had a different taste. It was actually good. When I saw the receipt it's Lemon Poppyseed Coleslaw. I was pleasantly surprised. I understand customer service was great! The food warrants a dine in experience. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - See review to see all the delicious menu items - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We've visited their Gilbert location several times but this Peoria location is much closer! Great outdoor seating area that's covered and the inside is open and clean. Picking up an online order today for Father's Day was simple and easy. There was a line out the door but they had a dedicated space at the counter for online orders. The family of 4 dinner is the perfect amount of food. Brisket and tri-tip are our favorites. Extremely flavorful and juicy. The sauces are delicious as well but honestly, you can eat the meat plain and have a ton of flavor. One thing I'd like to point out is that the service is extremely good. The lady who helped us with our online order went through the entire bag to ensure everything we ordered was present. She also gave us the complimentary sausage for Father's Day, which I thought was only for in-person dining. Much appreciated! There's nothing worse than getting home and finding out something is missing or incorrect. Our takeout here was perfect and they did not skimp out on portions like some restaurants do with takeout. All in all, my favorite bbq location in Arizona that I've personally visited! Looking forward to their North Phoenix location to open! read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Our food from our first in-person experience! - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

The food was delicious. Definitely recommend the prime brisket! We were passing through as a pit stop on a road trip and I'm so glad we did. The service was amazing. They explained the menu very thoroughly and even provided samples of their sides and meat, which is unheard of at a BBQ restaurant. The service is order at the counter then find your own seat. Even though there was no waiter, workers would check in on us to make sure everything was okay. Ambiance was perfect for a summer lunch/dinner. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Go check them out! I'm glad they opened a location in the west valley! I am pleasantly surprised with the options, flavors, and overall service! I got the Family Meal for 8, a quart of Mac n cheese, and 2 jalapeño cheddar sausages. It was quite a spread and my most favorite items were the brisket and the ribs! There was plenty of flavor, strong peppercorn, and everything was well seasoned. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors as well as parking around the location. The service was so friendly and hospitable. You can sample the different items so you know where your dollars are going. I loved how the employees came around to check in on tables and asked if anything else was needed. Overall, I'll be coming back! read more

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Was super excited to try this place. The outside is very nice - large patio area with the tables and picnic tables, fans, and the little table fans to keep the flies away. I appreciated the huge menu when you first walk in the door. We had 6 in our party plus my toddler. We ended up deciding on the family of 8 meal. After you decide what to order, you walk around the wall and there's a counter to order sides. I wish there was another menu there because even though I literally just looked at the menu, I didn't know the sizes, which sides we were getting, or what was happening. It was also Friday evening with a long line so I felt bad. The lady asked what she could get me. I guess I should have told the girl it was our first time? I told her we were doing the family of 8 meal then she said we got the bigger containers of two sides. Then the guy at the other end gave us onions, pickles, and jalapeños. It was just me and my sister so he didn't give us enough, but after I told him we were doing the family meal, he gave us more. And added bread. It feels like the meat counter should be first? Happened again there and the girl asked what we wanted. I told her we were doing the family of 8 then she explained the options. The ordering experience was just weird. We got pork, brisket, smoked turkey, corn casserole, coleslaw, added a smoked sausage link, and got my toddler Mac and cheese. The pork was great. Nice and tender and it paired well with the house sauce. I love brisket but this one missed the mark. It was 80% fat on all the pieces we got, so that was disappointing. The smoked turkey was good. I really enjoyed the sides - the lemon poppyseed coleslaw was surprising, super refreshing and paired well with the meats. The corn casserole was delicious. The jalepeno cheese sausage was ok, definitely would not pay $9 for a single sausage again. My toddler did not like the Mac and cheese. I'm not sure if there were green chilis in it or maybe it was one of the cheeses, but I couldn't find anything else on the menu she would eat. We spent $150 for our family, which is cheaper than if we each got a meat and sides, but still expensive. I'd like to go back to try the ribs and hopefully have a better ordering experience. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Tried another new tasty TX BBQ restaurant today in Old Town Peoria that opened Feb 2026. (I was told). Much closer than their Gilbert location. Another trendy place and dogs welcome on patio. Since the temps are only 96 the patio with misters were very comfortable. Our new favorite BBQ place. Meat, sauces, and sides very tasty. I tried the smoked turkey and you will find it juicier anywhere. The energy from the Sstaff were awesome and makes me want to come back and try other items. They even offered to show us what brisket was being cooked outside. read more

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Hubby had wanted to try this place for months. And he decided to give it a shot for his birthday celebration! Let me just say - if you haven't tried Caldwell, don't think about it. Do it tonight, do it tomorrow! We love the aesthetics of the restaurant, the delicious smell, and how it is set up (bottled/canned drinks and desserts first - these people know the priorities; then you get your sides, the meats, etc.). Our order included: half rack of ribs, sausage, brisket, burnt ends, potato salad and the corn casserole. For drinks, we tried the mango slushy and Desert Lily (mocktail that is sweet and refreshing). Everything was deliciously satisfying - highlights for us were the brisket, ribs, sausage and corn casserole. The burnt ends were a bit on the dry side for our taste. We definitely are coming back to try the rest of their menu. Cannot conclude this review without giving a shoutout to their amazing staff and wonderful service we had. It felt like a warm hug, or comfort of a home cooked meal (well, with superb BBQ). What a gem! read more

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Visiting from CA and this place was amazing!! The food was delicious and perfect in every way. The customer service was great multiple staff members checking in to see if we needed anything through out our meal. We tried the family meal of 4 and we had a lot of food left over. I would definitely be back. The restaurant has plenty of space to sit either indoors our outdoors as well as a private dining area, Very inviting. read more

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New barbecue hotspot in Peoria. The meats are great, both the lean and juicy brisket are moist and tender, pulled pork is very good, and the ribs had a great bark, moist, nice smoke and fall off the bone without falling apart (the best). The sides are a step above any other barbecue spot I can think of. Texas chili (no beans!) has a touch of heat. Macaroni is flavorful and not at all gloppy. The lemon poppyseed coleslaw with bits of Granny Smith apples is very unique. The lemon was a bit pronounced for me but my wife is obsessed. The corn casserole is also very good. The bar is limited basically to what's on their menu, but what they do offer is good and a bargain. The ambiance is sort of an upscale Rudy's. Did I mention the ribs?! read more

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Caldwell BBQ had been on our list to try but we just never made it to the east side of town for it. SO happy there's a location close by us now! The BBQ here is fantastic!! The employees were so welcoming and friendly and there is lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We did the family of 4 meal for $65 which is a great deal. We added on a half jalapeño sausage and some desserts. The meats are all so tender and flavorful!! Some of the best brisket we've had. For the sides we really liked the Mac and cheese and corn casserole. The beans needed something to it but were filled with meat bits throughout. The coleslaw wasn't really my cup of tea but I don't really care for more heave based vinegar recipes. The Texas sheet cake and banana pudding were delicious! We've also tried their sliders and all equally amazing and served on a pretzel bun. Looking forward to the next meal from here! read more

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Love this place! They literally have like five or six huge smokers outside and their fence is basically racks for stacked firewood for the smokers! read more

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Walking in, it feels like a classic BBQ spot with a rustic, open-house vibe. There is plenty of seating along with plenty of food options to choose from, and the service was absolutely amazing. We were greeted at the door, and someone checked on us in the middle of our meal to make sure everything was going well. The staff were all very friendly, and the food was flavorful and delicious. The setup is almost like a lunch-line style--you grab a tray, tell them what sides and meats you want, and they serve everything right onto your plate. Before you know it, you've got a full tray of great food all to yourself! read more

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We came here for family dinner on a Friday evening and I've been really looking forward to trying this place! There is plenty of parking around the front sides, and they have a really awesome patio with tables and chairs picnic style, fans, and little table fans to keep flies away! The menu has a huge selection of food to choose from right when you walk in the door, and they also have some great options for merchandise purchases. We went with the family meal deal, but walking around the restaurant to place your order and go through the lines was very confusing. When you walk around the corner from the first menu, you're supposed to pick up your sides and toppings there. We got a family meal for eight, and I swear we got six pickles and maybe five onions. We asked for more and they were super stingy with the toppings. We weren't asked what we were ordering, they just asked us what sides we wanted, but we didn't even know what size to order, because there wasn't another menu around the corner. It would probably be helpful if they asked what we were ordering so that we could tell them, and they would give us the appropriate size side. Seeing as it was our first time there, it was very confusing and also overwhelming when you have such a big menu to look at. I also think that the meat counter should be first, not after the sides, unless there is a better way to explain what you're actually doing since there isn't a menu right there. The girl at the counter where the meats were explained it a little better for us once we got up there with our sides, which is where another menu is located. The food on the tray was amazing. We got pork, brisket, smoked turkey, coleslaw, corn casserole, and I got a sausage link to try. The pork was really yummy and super tender, but the brisket was very dry and it was more fat than actual meat. The turkey was amazing! The sides are incredible, and the lemon poppyseed coleslaw is very unique and yummy. The sausage was good, but nine dollars for a sausage link is a little extreme in my opinion. read more

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Open seating. Pretty much a big room. Lots of seating options. Lots of light. There is a large patio and inside a room to have a private meeting. Get in line get your sides. Beans are good. I decided on the brisket. It was good. And a drink. Next time I will do the brisket without a bun. They have three sauces. Arizona Gold, a little spicy. Their house sauce is good. Maybe a little spicy. Then they're sweet and hot. Yes it is spicy but not really very hot. Everyone there was ready to help. Lots of smiles. If you have a question, you will get an answer and I believe with you in mind. read more

After many visits I can vouch that the quality is consistent. The flavor of all the meats are good. I am not a fan or jalepenos so the sausage was a no go for me otherwise it is really good as well. Take the whole family. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Out haul.... Even had leftovers to take home. - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

It's been a little while since we've been back, but felt like heading out this way. I decided to get something different, so I got the Prime Brisket Sandwich (wet brisket) and a side of the Corn Casserole (can't help myself on that one). The Brisket was so delicious and tender, just added some of their House Sauce and it was perfection!! Hubby got a half pound of the wet Brisket and a side of his favorite, the lemony Cole Slaw. We haven't been going out a lot, so it was a real treat for us today. read more

Warms my heart to see one on the west side now. Been driving an hour one way to hit up the other locations. Now we can feast even sooner! Same great smokey taste and same great sauces! Usually go with the 'family of 4' meal and add on as necessary. Brisket is usually on point and devoured quickly. Pulled pork is fork tender and goes so well in a sandwich or by itself. Mac & cheese is delicious and so is the cornbread casserole. Do yourself a flavor favor and come stuff your face! read more

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DELICIOUS!!! Quality of the meat was excellent. Got brisket, sausage, pork, corn, coleslaw and so much more!!! Everything was good. Place was clean and ac was amazing. Will definitely be back. Service was friendly and fast. read more

From the moment that we pulled up, we can smell the smokers and the smoky smell of barbecue. That says a lot because there are a lot of barbecue places in the Phoenix metro area where you can't smell the meat being cooked. We were immediately greeted by the Pitmasters outside and there are about eight big old-school pits going. We were so excited to get inside when you step inside. There's a menu that lists all of the meats and sides available and you can either choose your food by the pound, or you can select several meals. We elected to try the half rack of ribs and the brisket. For the sides, we got the cornbread casserole and the coleslaw. All of the food was fantastic. I love barbecue, and I have to say this was my best barbecue experience so far. The brisket melted in your mouth and the sides were full of flavor. Best ribs in AZ hands down. To put the cherry on top service was phenomenal. Food is served cafeteria style so you got your food fast, by friendly servers. There were servers walking around asking how our meal was and chatting with us about the origin of the restaurant. I absolutely can't wait to go back. read more

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This bbq spot is going to be a hot spot for sure! Now open and we're glad we stopped by to try their bbq. Food was delicious with really good meat / side options. The corn casserole OMG I could order a tub of that alone. The man that helped us cut our meat selections was very friendly. Inside there is a lot of seating and room for large parties if you're planning on coming with a large group. There's also a lot of outside seating to enjoy your meals. We will be back in the near future to satisfy our bbq cravings!!! read more

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Baked potato was definitely off. But I mentioned it they did not seem to care. Corn casserole is fantastic.. The seating is cafeteria style. Pro tip: The burnt ends had the hottest hot sauce on them and nobody warned you. I liked it, but I would've liked to know about it. I wanted to share with my wife, wink wink. Nothing beat Rudy's. read more

If you like tender, well seasoned brisket & ribs this is the place to go. Sides I've had are mac n cheese, potato salad, & beans. Beans are savory, but everything is okay. I go primarily for the meat. Cannot go wrong!! Service is always good & fast. Great indoor & outdoor seating. read more

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This place has legit Texas style BBQ, way better than the chain BBQ places you might have tried. I'm picky about my brisket and Caldwell does it right. The potato salad was good as well, and the banana pudding with the nilla wafers was a good finish to the meal. Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

This is one of my favorite bbq places to eat and I'm very glad they decided to build a restaurant close to me. The food here is delicious and they have a wide variety of bbq. I definitely love the smokiness of the food and overall the food is delicious. If you're craving some great bbq I would highly recommend this place! The people here are kind and helpful and love the open space dinning area great for big or small families. read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Platter for 4 ribs, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, poppy seed coleslaw, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Can I just start off with BBQ isn't my favorite. I like to try new restaurants with my friends so I will eat BBQ. I was leary about the location, 83rd and Peoria. But they have actually done a lot of work in the area and the restaurant is really nice. Let's move on to the food. You start off in line picking your sides. YUM! I love a side. Then the next line is the meat. Everything looked and smelled so good. I picked my potato, brisket, sausage, and mac and cheese. I also tasted the baked beans and corn casserole. Soooo good. The restaurant was clean, lots of tables to sit at, and everyone was friendly. And before you leave you have to try some dessert. They have Texas sheet cake, pecan pie, cookies, and banana pudding. We tried them all. DELICIOUS! I will definitely be back. read more

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GO TO CALDWELL BBQ. Incredible food. Next‑level friendly staff. Zero regrets.The lemon poppyseed coleslaw is unreal (and I rarely eat coleslaw unless it's my mom's). The cornbread casserole? A must.We got the Family Pack and it easily fed our family of five--so much food that it lasted two days. Outdoor seating with misters = perfect for the Phoenix heat, and the inside is just as great. Peoria location absolutely rocks. Don't wait. Don't overthink it. Go eat here at least once. read more

We stopped at this new Caldwell County BBQ location a few weeks ago--not long after they opened up shop in Peoria. In my opinion, Phoenix's west valley is kind of a barbecue wasteland. Caldwell County has changed that for us by adding this location! I ordered portions of the smoked turkey breast and pulled pork. The employee who portioned my meats offered me a bite of brisket, which was absolutely delicious and made me contemplate my choices. We also shared sides of mac and cheese and corn casserole. Everything tasted super fresh and was delicious. We have been to Caldwell County's location in Gilbert and this new location was much larger and even had a nice patio if you're into eating al fresco. We're looking forward to returning again soon! read more

Super excited that down town peoria got a new restaurant since there's not very much around there and I love bbq Caldwell was pretty good service and friendliness was a 5 they are very friendly now for food brisket was 7 had good flavor but super dry especially for being there "juicy" the jalapeño cheder sausage was a 10 good flavor perfect snap mac and cheese 5 the chili was 5 had almost a sour flavor banana pudding 7 just your normal out if the box pudding over it good definitely would go back sence its so close read more

Caldwell County BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

You have to be patient The food is great Service is great Lots of tables lot of room. read more

Tried this place for the first time today, and I will be back. Simply put, the pulled pork is possibly the best I've ever had. Certainly in the Top 3. The rub is a mite heavy on the black pepper, but any time you can eat a pulled pork sammy without sauce (they didn't include any), you've got a winner. I had the corn casserole on the side and it was kind of meh. I don't worry much about sides, but the rest of their choices don't really blow my skirt up, so I'll just stick with the Q. Looking forward to trying some brisket next. read more

Was visiting from out of town and was craving some local BBQ. Found this place and was instantly impressed by being greeted while we looked at the menu board. Staff were friendly throughout our whole experience with different people checking in on us. Customer service made us feel like we were regular locals. The food was amazing! My favorite was the brisket but you can't go wrong with any of their menu items. Nice size portions complimented with their own homemade bbq sauce. I only wished I had time to take the tour of their bbq pits they offered before we left. Definitely will have to take them up on the offer next time. read more

The restaurant looks inviting, friendly and clean as you walk up with some covered outside picnic type tables with a cool misting system and it is just as welcoming inside. My friend thought it was a bit pricey but I found it inline with its competitors Mission and Rudy's so pricing is up for dispute. My St Louis ribs were great as was my buddies pulled pork. He said it was better than the chopped brisket he had on his previous trip here. We both got a side of the corn casserole, which is corn baked inside of cornbread. It was great in our view but easy to stuff yourself with it. Seating tables are plentiful and spread out with a few booths for larger groups so it is comfortable and roomy and you don't share space at communal tables like other places. I can see myself eating here again as I felt like the choices were a bit better here than the two places I mentioned above. I would recommend Caldwell's for sure. read more

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