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    Charlie Mae's Southern Bistro

    3.3 (67 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Catfish, Macaroni & Cheese, Green beans, Banana Pudding, & Cabbage
    Niya B.

    The owner did a wonderful job catering for my group at ASU. The students particularly loved the flavorful fried chicken and catfish nuggets. They gobbled up the mac and cheese and didn't leave a crumb of the cornbread. I truly appreciate all that was done to accommodate my last minute request.

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    The customer service is horrible. The staff is very unprofessional and talk down to customers. I came to pick my food up and the lady told me to go sit down and wait or I want be service. No standing in the building. As if I was a kid. Don't recommend coming here or spending money in an establishment like this. The food was cold as well. And two ppl ahead of me canceled their orders because the were waiting 20 minutes on their food. They also only had one worker there at the time. I also left a picture of the restaurant rules

    Chicken and catfish
    Shanika H.

    Always looking for good soul food in Phoenix. This place is pretty good. I've been here several times and only had one bad experience. Their food is better than their customer service, which tends to be in line with most soul food places out here. You are able to dine in but I typically order to go. Nice ambience but nothing extraordinary. Definitely add this place to your list. Their catfish and fried chicken wings are my favorite!

    Jay A.

    Yuck. I ordered delivery because I'm packing. I ordered the catfish chicken and some sides. First off I need hot sauce and not none in the bag, I'm moving so things are put away. No tartar with the fish. Luckily I had emergency mini tobacco in my backpack. Whew! On to the food, the catfish was greasy and crazy salty. I Ickes through it but it was like it was covered in sea kelp. It was so salty. Blah. The chicken was also mad greasy but it wasn't good. Not so salty. Dab that off with a napkin and take a bite. The sides, green, Mac n cheese, red beans and rice, and butter mash potatoes. The greens, so salty they were not edible. I like a little garlic salt on mine but I couldn't because they were already so so salty. The Mac n cheese. Okay so I'm a little bougie with Mac because mine is amazing. But this was just a block of Velveeta cheese milk and noodles. Look if you like it like that you like it like that, but I'm out on that one . The red beans and rice. Salty. Those stayed right were they were. 2 bits and my lips about shriveled up. The butter mashed potatoes. They were alright. Too creamy for me. Needed some pepper. I ate it, it was ok. Okay so i recently saw this move called NOPE. That's what I said multiple times while trying to eat this. NOPE! I'm going to have a gallon of water to wash out the salt . I'm not a fan.

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    Sam V.

    Absolutely a must try! This is a hole in the wall the location is hard to get to but the food is so DELICIOUS!! It seems this location handles a lot of to-go orders but their dining room is very nice and comfortable. The vibe pulls everything together and those chairs are SOO comfy! The service was very friendly and when they realized they made a mistake they took care of it right away! Very impressed. Definitely will be back.

    Smothered chicken and regular fried chicken
    Darryl C.

    One of the best hidden gems in the valley. I was raised on Southern food in Louisiana and this is the closest I've had in the Valley. The fried chicken is great as is their catfish. The absolute best greens I've had. Buttered mash potatoes, and red beans and rice to die for. Very nice dinning area and great fast take out. Custom lemonades are amazing, and yes they have Kool-Aid too. BBQ and steaks also available. Hostess super nice and friendly. This is a must try place but bring your empty stomach portions are big. Guy Fieri you need to feature this place!!!!!

    Catfish Collard Greens Mashed Potato gravy
    Sloane W.

    Everything was excellent. The food was made to order, got delicious lemonade but it was so yummy didn't get a flick before taking a picture! Everything was so fresh, so crisp, seasoning was on point, this is definitely a hidden gem and I will be back!

    Peach Cobbler

    This little jewel was delicious. The smothered chicken was full cooked and crispy on the first bite. I needed to have my new years greens and they didn't disappoint. So I'm very happy and will bring more people to this family owned restaurant. Thank you for my first of the year lunch.

    Three golden pieces of tasty southern friend chicken Red beans and rice and warm homemade corn bread.

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    4 months ago

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    That is not the experience we wanted you to have Jay.

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    2 years ago

    The collards were amazing! The po'boy was great. Took a red velvet cake home to enjoy later!

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    Food is amazing and atmosphere is very positive. Will definitely be back and pricing is great !

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    Thank you Gage, We look forward to seeing you soon!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing Southern Bistro here in the heart of PHX! Smoothed pork chops and mash potatoes for the win.

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    We appreciate you Derrick. Stop by and see us soon!

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    2 years ago

    The food was delicious and very flavorful. The service was good and the ambiance was nice.

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    Little Miss BBQ-University

    Little Miss BBQ-University

    4.7(3.2k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    I really disliked brisket before I came here. Now I'm addicted to it! At least to theirs! I also…read morehad the pulled pork. Incredible! The ranch beans are to die for as is the potato salad. If I could give 10 stars I would but a full and resounding 5 stars it is!! Staff was as nice as could be! A 10 out of 5!! Loved it!!

    I would like to thank the staff at the hotel for recommending this place. What a hidden treasure!…read more Their food is absolutely fantastic. I had the brisket and pulled pork plate (I also wanted to try the ribs and sausage, but they were already sold out!). That gives you an idea of how popular they are. Great service as soon as you enter. The young staff were super nice and polite...great job by them. The indoor space (with cold AC to fight the Arizona heat) is small but clean and comfortable. They also have outdoor seating with fans and mist to cool you off. I took my order back to the hotel. Let me tell you, the food is phenomenal. That brisket was so moist and perfectly seasoned...gosh it was so good! The pulled pork was fantastic as well. The potato salad was great and definitely made on-site, not from a bag. The beans were really good too. I was really impressed with their offerings and will definitely go back on my next trip to Arizona.

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    Little Miss BBQ-University - The Jefe sandwich - smoked sausage, chopped brisket, sauce, pickles, slaw.

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    Mission BBQ

    Mission BBQ

    4.3(141 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Saw Mission mentioned on a YouTube video, that listed the five best and five worst barbecue chains…read morein the country.. Mission was #5 on the five best list. So we decided to try it out, did an online order for takeout. I had the brisket and pulled pork. Both were amazing. My sides was Maggie's Mac n Cheese. It's was sooo good. My roommate got the salmon, pulled pork and the Mac n cheese. She said it was very tasty. Both of tried the peach cobbler, and both agreed it's the best we've had. The woman that got my order together was very nice and informative. Do not remember her name. But the initials GD were on the first time card she gave us.. We will definitely be back. also love the fact they support the armed forces and first responders. And lived seeing a sign that read "Play like a champion today" Being a Notre Dame fan, that is Hugh bonus points. #GoIrish

    Decided to try this place because our favorite bbq spot ran out of brisket…read more Pulled in the empty parking lot. Not a good sign although it was early 4:30, on a Saturday. Had a good score (4.7) so we decided to give it a shot Nice place inside. Decorated with veterans in mind. Has a similar setup to Rudy's where you order/pay up front and they call you up when it's ready. Was kind of worried because the place didn't smell like bbq. Ordered the turkey and jalapeno sausage with a side of bbq beans. Has a selection of six different bbq sauces at the table. I wasn't too impressed with any of them. There is a mustard sauce up by the drinks that was pretty tasty tho. The turkey was dry. The sausage had decent spices but the skin was a little tough. Neither had a bbq/smoky taste. The beans tasted like canned pork and beans with sugar and bits of brisket added. All and all I wasn't too impressed and probably won't be back. The staff was friendly and helpful and I was hoping it would be better

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    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Whole hog

    Bobby Q - Biltmore

    4.5(954 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I recently started to pick up their 1lb shredded barbecue chicken. OMG! This is the second time in…read morea week I've ordered it. Pickup was easy, quick and the staff pitch perfect! Finally, their barbecue sauce remains legendary! It didn't last long enough for a picture!

    Wow! If you like bbq, you're going to love BobbyQ's!! Started out with a cocktail at the bar…read more Audrey was our bartender, as well as our server when we moved to a booth. Such a friendly and attentive young woman. We enjoyed chatting with her. Excellent bartender with great recommendations. I took her advice, and had the Prickly Pear Mule. Good flavor, and different than the ordinary mule. My husband had Makers Mark neat & a Dos Equis with a very cold glass. We moved to a booth, and ordered the smoked wings as an appetizer. They were outstanding! Served with carrots, celery, and 3 sauces on the side...buffalo, ranch, and bbq. It was such a generous serving , but we were determined to finish them. Next, we each ordered the 2 meat platter. I had St. Louis ribs with brisket, Mac and cheese, and the bbq beans. My husband ordered the baby back ribs, brisket, bbq beans, and pecan Cole slaw. We were both served a piece of cornbread which was so good. I also had a smoked Old Fashioned. The presentation was very well done! Finally, to top it off, Audrey brought a piece of chocolate with ice cream for my husband's birthday! The food was spectacular, and made us determined to return, possibly the next day for the fried fish! It's actually a 1 1/2 hour drive to get there, but well worth it! Renny, the manager, stopped by our table twice to make sure we were happy with everything. If you're a fan of bbq, check out BobbyQ! You won't be disappointed!!

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    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Rustic decor

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    Bobby Q - Biltmore - Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.

    Smoked sliced beef brisket- slow smoked with signature bbq sauce. French fries and their amazing brussels sprouts.

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    Frasher's Smokehouse - Gooey butter cake

    Frasher's Smokehouse

    4.2(675 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Frasher's was excellent for doing everything I asked for. We have gluten sensitivities in our…read morefamily. Maria made sure everything was carefully marked gluten free! We had brisket,pulled pork and ribs. They cut the ribs individually so that was a bonus. The corn was fresh and delicious. Along with the mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The finishing touch was the ice cream custard it was a hit with the chocolate pecan pie! Needless to say our family party was a hit. We had to he party at our home so we arranged for pick up.

    Group of 6 guys, our weekly lunch group trying places in this area…read more I had a great dinner at Frashers tavern, and suggested we try the smokehouse. Some pluses, couple of minuses. The good: Baby back ribs were some of the best I have ever had. Perfectly done, not falling off the bone like mushy pulled pork, delicious! All the sides were pretty good. Mac n cheese, beans, cornbread. Nicely done. Not so good: wanted to try the supposed daily special of brisket/ burnt end sausage. They only had chicken, so I passed. One gent had the turkey, was told it was fresh roasted, he swears it was some kind of deli turkey, not slices off the breast. Iced tea tasted like bad tap water, a pet peeve expressed by all. One of us ordered the butter cake 11$. Was not pleased with it at all. Service was okay. Comfortable table & chairs. I still want to try the sausage, and definitely get more ribs. I am a huge fan of George Frasher food, I was a bit embarrased at having recommended this place to my friends.

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    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - brush wire in chopped brisket sandwich

    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    3.8(847 reviews)
    19.0 mi
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    Rudy's is good. Is it something to write home about? That probably depends on your exposure to…read morebarbecue. The concept is simple: order your meat by the pound, pick your sides, grab a dessert, and snag a beer, specialty soda, or fountain drink on your way to the register. The dining room is basically a redneck cafeteria, and I mean that as a compliment. Long community tables, no table service, and everything is self-serve. Honestly, I prefer it that way. I can grab as much white bread as I want, refill my own drink, never have to flag someone down for napkins, and I've had some great conversations with other patrons. The brisket is consistently good, and I always order it moist. The jalapeño cheddar sausage is another favorite, but the baked beans deserve their own mention. They're loaded with bits of shredded pork that add both texture and smoky flavor, making them one of the better barbecue sides around. Rudy's is one of those chains that doesn't feel like a chain. The focus is on the meat, and it shows. It delivers the consistency you'd expect from a larger operation while still feeling like a neighborhood barbecue joint. That's not an easy balance to strike, but Rudy's pulls it off.

    I hadn't been to this location before. Was trying to find something semi quick but good food. So we…read morehit up Rudy's out in good year. Walking was very welcoming. Place was very clean and everyone was very nice. We got up to the counter and the guys actually helped make the meal better by suggesting something a little different than I was thinking. I ended up with the 2 meat baked potato. Very good food. Will be back again.

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    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - Fountain drinks station

    Fountain drinks station

    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - Turkey, lean brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage

    Turkey, lean brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage

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    Charlie Mae's Southern Bistro - southern - Updated September 2026

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