Great service great food I would go eat there again very awesome environment and experiences

It was quick to move through the line and the food was amazing! Loved all the different stuff all over the walls.

Eric's Family BBQ absolutely blew me away! This was easily some of the BEST BBQ I've ever had, and I'm still thinking about this meal! We ordered the ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, elote, and jalapeño cheddar sausage, and honestly... EVERYTHING was a 100/10! Every single bite was packed with so much flavor, and you could really taste the care that went into the cooking. The ribs were incredibly juicy and tender, with that delicious smoky BBQ flavor and the perfect amount of seasoning. The brisket was another standout--so flavorful, tender, and juicy, with that beautiful smoky flavor you hope for when you're craving authentic BBQ. And the jalapeño cheddar sausage?! The combination of the savory sausage, little kick of jalapeño, and creamy cheddar was SO good! The mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and comforting--the perfect side to balance all that smoky goodness. The elote was also a favorite, loaded with flavor and the perfect little sweet-and-savory element alongside the BBQ. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Nothing was dry, bland, or lacking seasoning. You can tell they know their way around a smoker because every bite had that delicious depth of flavor I look for in great BBQ. 100/10 would absolutely order this again! If you're a BBQ lover, Eric's Family BBQ needs to be on your list. This meal seriously exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to come back and try even more! read more

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Food is on AUTH! Authentic and Authorized. WHAT!!!! The mac n cheese, PERFECTLY APPROVED! Wings-BOOM! HOT, SEASONED and DONE. They come out to order, no sitting around. That pastrami- I'm an east coast girl--- like someone's mother made it in her crock pot! To put that on some bread would port you to NY or Jersey, STAT! The ribs are perfectly DEELICIOUS and cook out approved. Frijoles, ooooh nice, savory and filled with slow cooked love. The service is FABULOUS! You feel welcomed, it's very down home neighborhood feel. Me and my family went. (The 3 of us probably made too much noise.) but Eric's makes you feel relaxed and kicked back because the food is the show! It was our first time and there's no rushing you through the order process and they explain how it works, happily. It seems that everyone is humble and makes you feel like this is their love language. My family, the 2 of them had a burger and fries, chicken wings, pulled pork and brisket with Mac n cheese and cole slaw. When I reached the table, they both said the brisket was the best they've ever had! I feel like it's priced right! It's family style, so ordering by the pound makes so much sense. We ordered separately, but we each have good amount of food leftover for a day or two for me. We wanted to try SO many foods. We discussed needing to get the banana pudding next time. We all live downtown Phoenix but coming out to the suburbs for this, was A PERFECT TREAT for a Saturday dinner. My colleague suggested Eric's and WOW, she was SO ON POINT with this suggestion. Oh, they brew their own tea daily. Sweet and unsweetened. Oh, how could I forget the MUSIC! OMG, THE MUSIC! 70s RnB, SOOOOO COOL!!! read more

First time at Eric's Family Barbecue. We arrived at 1 PM on a hot July Saturday. The place was nearly full. Eric's is currently listed as the number 3 BBQ restaurant in the US. Pretty impressive. We enjoyed seeing the menu written on butcher paper on the wall. True sign of good 'cue. We ordered 1/2 each of brisket, pulled pork shoulder and hot link. We also got a taco, a medium tub of mac and cheese and a soft drink, which came to $76.16. We filled our drink cups, got plates, etc. and then found an empty table with our haul. The taco came out a couple of minutes later, since they make them to order. My standards for brisket: pencil think; drapes over the fork when held up; smoke ring; and a good bark. Eric's brisket had it all. Excellent choice. The pulled pork had some unctuous bites, some bark and some good old flavor. Also excellent. The sausage was strange. The jalapeños and bits of cheddar were obvious but I didn't get a lot of other flavor out of it. Still thinking about that one. As for the mac and cheese: get it! You'll thank me later. The ambiance inside was homestyle. Picnic tables, self serve condiments and soda fountain, gingham plastic tablecloths. I enjoyed every bit of it. Eric, I'll be coming back for more of your glorious meats and sides. You've earned your #3 national Yelp ranking. read more

I've lived in the area for 5 years and just went here for the first time.....wow. The best BBQ!! I tried the spare ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage. SO good! The ribs were tender and juicy and the sausage was perfectly cooked. The mac and cheese was a little underwhelming, needed some more flavor. The French fries were delicious! Love the house bbq sauce but the spicy was way too spicy for me. My husband had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and he was sweatin'. Service was quick considering the lunch rush and everyone behind the counter was nice! I like the picnic table set up in the dining room. read more

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Here I am in Arizona eating at a really great bbq place, who would have thought! I love places like this! Order your food at the counter, pay, have a seat and eat. My kind of place! The place had all kinds of pictures and licenses plates on the wall. It made the place unique! I ordered smoked brisket, pastrami, beef sausage and onion rings. Food was on point!!! Overall great spot! I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Walked in and received friendly loud greeting. Walk up and order your meats then your sides, last desserts, then pay. Ordered the brisket, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, potatoe salad and pudding. The brisket was nice and tender. Good flavor without even any sauce on it not very fatty like other places. The pulled pork had lots of flavor, very good mac & cheese. The potato salad was a little on the sour side but good. The pudding was excellent. We didn't think we would finish all this, but we sure did. Can't wait to come back when we're in town again.. read more

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Had a little outing on the west side. Super tender and flavorful meats! Everyone's favorite were the pulled pork, it was ridiculously juicy! The chicken and beef brisket were super good also. We were given pastrami to try and it was super nice of the owner/worker. Never tried and must say it is super delicious as well. The potato salad, pickled vegetables,& bread with the sauce are all hits! read more

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We stopped in this weekend after a hot day in the sun. It was pretty unassuming from the outside. It smelled amazing and when I thought I wasn't that hungry at first, it totally changed my mind. They had plenty of options, but I chose their turkey and a side of coleslaw. We also ordered a pastrami sandwich, a side of pickles and one of their beers on draft. I wish I could remember the name because it was pretty good. I don't typically like regular beer, but this had a good flavor. service was great. We had our food quickly and found one of the last tables available inside. there are also tables outside if you'd like to sit out there the food was really good. The coleslaw was amazing not super acidic but great flavor. Turkey was moist and the thick slice had a pretty full fast. The pastrami sandwich was also a hit prices are fair we'd come back again. read more

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I live on the east side of town, but I will have to admit that this place is definitely one of my top spots on the west side of town for some BBQ and I have plans to order brisket from them in the future along with the pastrami!!! The brisket & pastrami were on point!!! I honestly told myself, I'm not doing the 7-10 day brine, smoke, etc... for my pastrami! I'm just gonna say to Eric's BBQ, "take my money". Yeah... since then, I had my cousin place an order (as he leaves not to far) for a family gathering we had and it resonated once again with all my visitis. Inside is simple and spaced out well. The good thing, the line is inside the building so come the summer heat, it shouldn't be so bad. I'm all about that brisket when I come. The Ribs are great as well. The mac & cheese I believe was with jalapeños and a pleasant surprise. They have their own bbq sauces if needed. My eyes were doing so much, I decided to get some catfish to go!! Another hit! Looking forward to another return ASAP! read more

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Our Friday Night Dinner Highlight We made the drive to check out the BBQ hype. It hit the spot! That Prime Rib sandwich and Mac & Cheese I couldn't get enough of Before we left I had to try the Taco Dorado and Oh My BBQ! Don't skip out on that taco. Great customer service with fast paced line service as well. The wall has the menu to view as your waiting. Decide and be respectful of the line. Plenty of seating inside and out. read more

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Omg! We pulled up 5 minutes before they opened and there was already a line forming and a bunch of people waiting in their cars. Thats a good sign! Line moved very quickly, there were four of us, we shared brisket, turkey, coleslaw, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. The meats were both juicy and flavorful, great spice crust, especially on the brisket. I always judge a bbq place by the sides, and we found an absolute winner here!! I'm not a coleslaw fan, but the others reported it was good. The beans were meaty and delicious. The potato salad was simple but good, very mustardy, which to me is a plus, but that Mac and Cheese!! Absolutely to DIE FOR!! I will be dreaming about that Mac and cheese. I'm actually eating the leftovers as I write this, and I'm going to be so sad when it is gone! Two thumbs up to whoever created the 80s/90s playlist too! I was a fan! read more

Eric’s Family Barbecue - Cole slaw, turkey, brisket, beans, potato salad, Mac and cheese. Everything delicious!! - Barbeque Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

Found this place on Yelp and was an amazing lunch! The brisket is super tender, no need to drench in sauce. My husband got the pastrami sandwich and he demolished it. The sides are $6 each and they fill the container. The Mac and cheese was amazing but the elote was bomb! Lots of parking, outdoor patio, reasonable prices and no wait. Highly recommend! read more

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Really wanted to find a good bbq spot west of Texas, but this still isn't it. Brisket was dry. Beef ribs were good except some tough areas towards the end. Oxtail was tender but the sauce was too much tomato flavor and not much meat in there. Seems weight includes the extra sauce. Mac and cheese was good though. I also like the outdoor seating area. Cute little space with some extra tables read more

Excellent BBQ. We had the brisket, pulled pork and prime rib. The brisket was well cooked, tender, moist, a wonderful smoke flavor. The pulled pork was my favorite and,again, was very moist and full of a deep Smokey flavor. The pitmaster clearly knows how to produce wonderful meats. The prime rib was fine but I likely will not be reordering it. In terms of sides, all were excellent....the Mac and cheese is some of the best I e ever had in a restaurant and both the cole slaw and potato salad were great excellent, traditional versions. We also had the pecan pie and will definitely do that again. All in all a great experience. You should give them a try! read more

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Cool bbq spot! Came here for a friend's birthday and the place was packed! Food was top tier which made the wait worth it. The line was long when we got there but the staff is very efficient and kept the line moving! All the meat we tried everything was super tasty, juicy and well seasoned. Worth the prices you're paying, be sure to try a little bit of everything! My favorite sides were the Mac and the elote corn soo good. Coleslaw is always a must to cut all the meat you're eating. Lots of drink options alcoholic and non. Be sure to get there early to find parking and get in line to order! There's a few arcade games inside and two bathrooms. Staff was nice and friendly(: would come here again!!! read more

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Well, well, well. Don't judge a book by its cover because this place is the absolute bomb for bbq. I had the pulled pork and it was amazing. Burgers are great, brisket was flavorful and tender. Mac and cheese, potato salad fries, name it and it was great. The owner came out and met us and is such a nice young man. He holds a bible study here on Thursday night at 7:00pm. A must try for sure and for certain read more

Always a tasty place. Arrived too late for their Mac and cheese for the day. Turkey was juicy and tender. read more

Eric’s Family Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

This bbq spot was absolutely amazing! It's a must visit when ur on the west side of the valley! The beef brisket was absolutely amazing! It was soo juicy and packed with flavor! The chicken was also good, and extremely tender. My favorite was the pulled pork! The inside is really big with plenty of seating, and all entire place was nice and clean. The staff were amazing and they gave us great recommendations and make sure to ask for samples if ur unsure on what to get! read more

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Brisket, pastrami, sausage with Mac n Cheese and coleslaw. The meats were amazing, stand alone flavor no need for sauce. The slaw was one of the best I've had creamy style with the right amount of sweet! Really enjoyed the Mac too they use shells... Staff were friendly and they were bumping late 80's jams. Good meal and I will be back next time in town. read more

Had a great experience here today! There was a long line at lunch time, but they were working as quickly as they could! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend got the brisket sandwich. We ordered a side of mac and cheese which I would highly recommend! We also got some of the cheese and jalapeno sausage to try and it was fantastic. They are also very generous with their portions. Come support this small business! read more

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Once again, Eric's Family Barbecue scored BIG! We ordered 1 rack of pork ribs, 1 side of baked beans, 1 side of mac & cheese, 1 side of coleslaw, and 2 drinks. Holy Moses was everything yum delish!! The meat on the ribs was so tender you could almost take your teeth out and gum it. lol The sides were more than enough for 2 people. We ended up taking leftovers of just about everything. The restaurant is clean, and the patrons are professional and courteous. read more

Food was way overpriced. Went on Sunday 07/19/2026 got diarrhea from eating here. I don't know how they say this place is good. Brisket was so dry zero taste on the food too much pepper used. Mac and cheese horrible. Potato salad was decent. read more

Eric’s Family Barbecue - Brisket Mac and cheese potato salad shredded beef. - Barbeque Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

100% LEGIT BBQ! From the time you pull into the parking lot you know this is going to be great. You see the main pits (3-1000+ gallon equivalent tanks) in all their glory. The Pit Master was outside when we walked up to get a look from outside the fenced area. He invited us in for a close up look. All were loaded with briskets, pork shoulders and turkey breasts. The smells and visual was phenomenal. As you approach the front door, there are menu's written in black sharpie on peach paper. Another sign of a great experience in store. As you walk through the front door, the sites, sounds and smells kick the olfactory senses into overdrive. Family style seating of long tables with benches exemplified the family atmosphere. I can tell you that the pictures of the whole hog sandwich, the side of Mac/cheese and the boat of pickles,onions and jalapeños don't do it justice. The flavors were seriously the best bbq I have experienced in all my years. I've eaten bbq in Texas, New Orleans, Oklahoma, Kansas City etc as well as my own and this by far the best I've enjoyed. And in my opinion, the best in the Arizona Valley. DEFINITELY WILL BE A RETURN CUSTOMER! read more

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From the moment you pull up you can smell the smoke. It gets better when you go inside! This small family owned restaurant is home to some tender and very flavorful meats! We were told a 'secret' by one of the servers- you get more meat when you buy it separately from ordering just a sandwich. Then they give you complimentary bread! We ordered 2 pounds of brisket, side of mac n-cheese, Cole slaw and fresh made to order french fries. Juicy and tender meat. Very cheesy, goey Mac n-cheese. Cole slaw crispy and not over sauced and hot delicious french fries!! A great meal for us and our friends. It's casual seating inside with 2 kinds of bbq sauce on each table. The spicy and regular. Spicy is very nice- not too hot but has a bit of heat at the end of the bite. It's nice to support a local family owned restaurant, but how much better when the product they serve is delicious!! read more

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Walking in and being greeted is always a good thing. Told the staff this was our first visit and they all seemed happy, again a good thing. Got our food and it did not disappoint, it was so good! Have to mention; when we first came in we asked what should we order they gave a run down of everything and mentioned their pastrami, we said we'll be back to try it because we were stuck on the brisket. Well while we were eating they gave us a sample of the pastrami and it is out of this world. So flipping good! Thank you and see you next week for another round. read more

Eric’s Family Barbecue - Potato salad, coleslaw, pickles, onions, jalapeños and the best brisket sandwich you'll ever eat. - Barbeque Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

Accidently found this place on Saturday. It was late afternoon, neither of us had eaten and we smelled Eric's smoked meats before we saw the place. I'm picky on my BBQ, and Eric's BBQ is delicious. We shared sides, potato salad was yummy, onion rings were not good, theMac n cheese was delicious. I got the brisket sandwich and hubs got the pulled pork. Brisket was amazing Smokey flavor, moist, and they load yup that sandwich. I tried my hubby's pulled pork sandwich, the meat was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of any of the bbq sauces. They were out of some meats and drinks, but they're so busy is course they are going to run out. I was torn between giving them a 5 or 4, only because the onion rings were not good, the bbq sauces were just OK and they were out of a few things by 2pm on Saturday. read more

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Wow!! Lived in Arizona 26 years and try bbq anywhere I can find it and this is easily the best bbq and bbq restaurant experience I've had yet. Excellent meats-I've tried the brisket and turkey thus far. Very friendly staff, great music, nice set up. AND, unlike most barbecue places they offer french fries as a side-but there's more. They were INCREDIBLE, and cooked well, and they weren't treated as a side that they didn't want to have to offer. They were potentially the best fries I have had anywhere. Thank you and well done!! read more

Recommend showing up as soon as possible to open. The food is great! Must try's - elote, bourbon pecan pie, and sausage. The restaurant itself is quaint and lively. Great playlist! Service is quick and so kind! read more

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Arrived just past 5pm, about 15 minutes before the dinner crowd arrived. Nice selection of meats and sides. My favorites were the pork ribs, pastrami, and turkey. The Mac n Cheese and Cole Slaw sides were each great, too. The brisket didn't cut it though. It was crumbly instead of a bit crunchy like burnt ends get. My other complaint was the rap music being played loudly when we arrived. The songs played repeatedly used the "N" word and didn't seem remotely appropriate for a family-friendly BBQ restaurant. My two biggest peeves about any restaurant are 1) the music choice and 2) the music volume. Eric's didn't succeed (for me) with either of these categories. Staff was friendly and explained how ordering worked and what was available. Very nice people. read more

What a gem to find in the west valley! Brought the family here for dinner. The food I did not disappoint. Walking in, there were plenty of tables. Not too busy. We got a little bit of everything: brisket, beef rib, shredded pork, Mac and cheese and potato salad. Wow! Flavvvor! You can't go wrong with any of these items. The staff were so nice and accommodating. I'll support anything family owned. We'll be back if in the area again. read more

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The BBQ crawl for Arizonas Best BBQ continues. This weekend we had the Steele Ranch and Lil Bears on hand for a Saturday Lunch Break. We could smell the Mesquite before we even got into the parking lot. Everyone scanned the wall menu and ordered up. Brisket, Dino Ribs, Turkey, Pulled Pork, and a couple of Doc Holiday Burgers (Amazing). Sides Mac n Cheese, Street Corn (Alote), and huge orders of fries. Along with some adult beverages to wash it all down. We got a tour of the smokers and everything that was being smoked over mesquite wood. Briskets were averaging 14 hour. Prime Rib was also on the menu. Not a fan of BBQ sauce as I believe BBQ done right doesn't need sauce. But the house sauce here is legit. The sides were definitely on point. Service as quick as possible considering it was the lunch rush. The military discount is also huge plus for me and my fellow service members. The two items the struck a cord with me was the time for the burgers. 20 minutes after everyone else was served and done dining. I get it once I saw those monster burgers come out. It takes time to get em right. The only other issue was price. A bit steep for BBQ. Especially for families. BBQ shouldn't break the bank. Out of the last nine stops and reviews this was the most expensive. But I will say it was the Best of The Best so far. Mad Jacks in Cloud Croft New Mexico gets bumped from the Number One Spot and gives up the Crown. Nice Job to the Pit Masters n Staff at Eric's. read more

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I was with a couple of friends for lunch . We were going to have our favorite Brisket sandwich when we saw on the menu a "Whole Hog" sandwich . My friend said the Whole Hog would be much different from a pulled pork sandwich . He influenced my decision and instead of the Brisket I tried the Whole Hog. It was a nice choice. It was very moist and had a great chew. Melted in your mouth taste. Today for the first time I got Banana pudding . My friends always rave about it , so I thought I would give it a try. I believe it is over priced at $10 . The flavor is good. It tastes mostly like vanilla pudding with little slices of banana and Vanilla wafers. read more

Unfriendly meat slicing guy, sets a negative tone. They charge by the pound but don't like you watching the scale. The weighing process seems deliberately confusing. Meat has hard parts and sauce is normal. read more

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Eric's Family Barbecue 12345 W Indian School Rd Avondale, AZ 85392 We were a group of 3 having a big lunch. It has long tables throughout that can easily seat 10 or more. One orders food at the counter and then takes the tray of food to an empty table to eat. Companion #1 ordered Brisket and pork ribs along with Mac and Cheese for a side dish. Companion #2 ordered Pastrami and pork ribs I ordered Fatty brisket and Mac and Cheese and Elote (corn) for a side dish. Companion #1 was satisfied with the portion, but felt the meat needed more seasoning. It was bland but had a decent smoke ring. Companion #2 said the pastrami was good but the ribs were salty My fatty brisket was anything but that. It was so overdone that my fork could not penetrate some of the meat and it was inedible. I was offered a bite of rib and a bite of pastrami by companion #2. The pastrami was good, but the rib was a bit salty. All shared sides of the Mac and Cheese, and while the portion was huge, the flavor was not. Possibly changing to a sharper cheese would make a big difference. The Elote (corn) all agreed was outstanding and perhaps was the highlight of the entire meal. Dings - The only drinks that are not sugared are Pepsi zero and Tea. With more and more people being diagnosed with diabetes in out society, more restaurants are carrying sugar free drinks. Restrooms are dated with paint peeling off the door of the booth in the ladies room, an uncovered hole in the floor, and a men's room badly in need of cleaning. The floors all around are in need of revamping and in general the place is in need of some help with pride of ownership. Music was so loud that we could not talk across the table. read more

Got the pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich! Both were delicious, the meats were cooked so that it was super tender and juicy. Not tough at all. The only thing is it can be a little bland with the bun, but I enjoyed putting the house special sauce (tasted like barbecue). Also got a side of mac and cheese, which is probably the best mac and cheese I've ever had!! It was super cheesy and just had insanely good flavor. They have a good amount of parking and lots of tables as well. read more

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Can't say enough good things about my favorite BBQ spot this place is worth a drive across the city. Simple, clean decor work plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A menu that satisfy is anyone's BBQ cravings plus any side you heart desires (their Mac and cheese is some of the best o have ever had!) their BBQ sauces on the table are second to none. Bring your appetite and leave completely satisfied!! read more

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My favorite barbecue spot in the West Phoenix Valley. The brisket is my usual, but the beef ribs are BEYOND amazing. All the sides are good, but I especially recommend the slaw and the potato salad. Bottom line, this is my personal fave barbecue in the West Valley. read more

Pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich. With house barbecue sauce. Definitely recommend this spot. Their sides are very good and you get a good size portion. Everything was delicious. Their potato salad had a little bit too much of a mustard taste for me, but not terrible. Coleslaw is the bomb. read more

Eric’s Family Barbecue - Pastrami sandwich and pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Avondale, Arizona