What a great BBQ joint! We had more food than we could possibly eat. I had the pulled pork, potato salad, that comes with cornbread. Husband had the loaded baked potato with brisket with cowboy beans side. The potato was HUGE! Would easily feed 2. There is seating inside and out. The tables are bussed and cleaned fast. Talk about service! They are fast and friendly. Prices are $$ read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Loaded baked potato with brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Always good! Weather is perfect just like the food and service! And Topo ice cream afterwards! Love it! Highly recommend!

Always happy to go to Joe's Real BBQ! It's casual, family friendly and the BBQ is great! I also love their homemade Root Beer! My hubby likes the lemonade. I'm a fan of their potato salad, but my hubby doesn't care for it. He doesn't like onions in his potato salad. He does love their BBQ Pit Beans. I'm a senior and get full pretty fast so since they don't have a Senior menu, I ordered the kids turkey sandwich with a side of potato salad and it comes with a cookie. A good deal for $7. My hubs ordered the kids meal with ribs for $9. All in all a great lunch! read more

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Wow! everything her was Soooo good! I got a 4 meat sampler plate...Let's start with the sides I got the beet salad and the greens... I mean, you can tell a LOT from the sides at any restaurant just sayin... and both these sides spoke incredibly highly of the restaurant sooo yummy! And that is not always true of these 2 sides the whole, iykyk..... Nowww onto the amazing meats!!! Plate came with ribs , brisket , pulled pork & 2 pc dark meat chicken they were all great but i probably don't need the chicken next time, really good, just not usually my choice at a bbq (don't judge me) the other were simply divine lovely flavor, on point moisture level/doneness, generous portions (had to take 2/3's of it home leftovers!!! Yay!!!) Staff were all really friendly and helpful and informative love that! Atmosphere was friendly and inviting overall, shared tables, booths and private tables, extra rooms/spaces and fantastic outside area with misters and corn hole games, really cute (and safe) and clean bathrooms, gotta love that!!! I would definitely recommend stopping by- for a group, family or solo meal!!! read more

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One of the best BBQ in our area. Sometimes they do need to remove the fat, though, especially when it's hidden in your BBQ chopped brisket sandwich. The food is perfect for families looking to congregate for a casual meal. The outside tables are nice half the year, with fun things for the kids to do in the "yard". It's always hopping. The cheesy potatoes are good. The mac and cheese is decent, but it does have an artificial cheese flavor in my opinion. The variety of bottled and fountain drinks is perfect. The sodas never seem to be flat. The desserts are mid-range good, but I don't typically eat them. Husband does, and he likes them. The vibe is happy, busy, and like you're at a church picnic. We've been coming here for many years. read more

Please turn the AC up...it's hot as hell in the dining room at 530-600pm. I'm so tired of places in downtown Gilbert cheaping out on AC. It's DISGUSTING hot in here!!!!!!! I have sweat running down my face right now and I've been in here for 15min. Don't come here in the summer unless you want to get heat stroke. read more

This establishment is a benchmark! It's been around for years and is a landmark in downtown Gilbert. The quality of food is so good especially the lemon cake and the brisket and the mac n cheese. These are my favorites. It's counter type service, like a cafeteria, and the staff is efficient and very helpful. The beef brisket is so moist and tender, it almost melts in your mouth! The lemon cake is poked and infused with a lemon filling!!! The root beer is made in house, to die for! The restaurant is huge, plenty of room but sometimes, there's a line out the door! A definite must try!!! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Joe's Real Root Beer - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I was really hoping that I found a BBQ spot that met my expectations of good flavorful BBQ but that just didnt happen for me. The BBQ lacked flavor, adding the sauce did not help either. It was on the dryside and just did not meet the mark for BBQ I am used to eating. The staff was very nice, it's just was a no for me. read more

First time visiting Joe's Real BBQ- very disappointed in the food due to high recommendation from close friend. First and foremost, everything we ate was lukewarm. Secondly, the ribs were dry and tasted like they were reheated from yesterday. We liked the chicken but thought the pieces very small- we received a leg and a thigh. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

Where to start...overall a great experience! My boyfriend and I arrived peak dinner time on a Tuesday night. Had to wait in line but it wasn't very long. Food looked fresh and I chose turkey and sliced brisket with a side of potato salad and bbq beans. It also came with cornbread. Everything was delicious besides the turkey it was OK. The brisket was super tender and melted in my mouth. Yummy bbq sauce with a hint of heat! I drank several cups of their iced tea. We both shared the peach cobbler and liked it so much we shared another one lol. It was packed for being a weeknight but clean and spacious. You can sit inside or outside. We will be back!! 9/10 :-) read more

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This is one of my long time favorites! I've been coming to Joe's real BBQ since it was like the only place in that area! The building is super cool and always busy but always well maintained. The employees are all mostly young people but they are always helpful and super nice. The food is amazing from the brisket to every one of the sides. This is a must for anyone looking for quality food!! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - 2 Meat Plate , Brisket and Sausage, Mac and Cheese, Braised Greens, Cheesy Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Came here on Father's Day and it was our first time. It was 115 degrees out and luckily the line was not too long. We ordered the Joes BBQ feast, two kids meals, and a lemon cake. Of course we ordered way too much food, but we wanted to try the different sides. The brisket was delicious and the star of the show! The ribs were decent and the pulled pork was good while it was hot. Service was excellent and price was fair. I've seen more expensive BBQ places with lesser quality. It is THE place to go for BBQ if you are in Gilbert. read more

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I did a quick stop on a Saturday night at the outside window. Service was great per usual. Order came up quickly. Staff taking order was super nice as was the staff gathering my order. Less than a five minute wait time. Brisket was on point--so tasty. Lots of folks waiting outside, glad the service was quick! read more

Order take out got the sample it was absolutely delicious i also got sides of mac & cheese, cheesey potatoes, sweet corn, and apple sauce Mac & cheese is more of a velvet-a tasting cheese which is just not a personal favorite The potatoes were dry and also had a few pieces of what looks like green beans stuck to them which was unappealing on a personal end yes took them out but dont like the fact it was crossed to begin with The corn also had a piece of spinach in the bottom but the corn itself is so so tasty Apple sauce is pink apple sauce? Not my favorite All the meat itself was delicious!! read more

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Was here not too long ago doing Con Air flights. The brisket is smokey and tender. Sausages were awesome. Beans not too sweet. They make their pickles in house. Huge fan. Support small businesses. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Very popular place, get in line and pick out your food cafeteria-style. I actually didn't like the brisket too much but the pulled pork was great. Don't fall for the spicy citrus slaw like I did, the regular is much better for a bbq sandwich. Potato salad was another good choice. My main gripe is the sauce selection -- I just couldn't find that one perfect sauce among the 3 options. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Pulled pork/brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Always trying new bbq places, but nothing compares to Joe's my family finds ourselves coming back often! Always consistent and so delicious

I have been coming to Joe's for over ten years and have been very satisfied. Today, I ordered the meat plate with brisket and ribs. The amount of food given was substantial less than served on previous occasions. The food was good but not worth the money spent. You better not come hungry because this meat plate will not fill you up read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Meat Plate. Two small ribs and three pieces of brisket. Side of beans and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

It's been a while since I've eaten at Joes. It's different now, not as tasty as I remembered. Cheesy potatoes lacked flavor, it tastes like potato. Turkey sausage? Avoid! Brisket was good, I just remember it being AMAZING!!! Support your local business. This is solely my opinion. read more

Hands down, one of the best BBQ spots in Gilbert! The food here is delicious! We get the 4 Meat Platter to get a nice sample of all of it. Highly recommend if it's your first time visiting. Definitely enough to share, too! Their meat is so juicy and cooked so well. Love getting their chicken here! They also have a ton of sides to pick from - the Mac and Cheese and Cheesy Potatoes are very good! You definitely need to try all the sauces! Personally, I think the Golden Sauce is the best. Goes on everything! But the mild and hot BBQs are great as well! It's a great vibe at Joe's Real BBQ - sitting outside is the best. Huge play area with corn hole and ping pong! The line here can get super long during peak dinner times! It's so worth the wait, though. If you're looking for some good BBQ, Joe's has to be on your list to try! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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My bf and I stopped here for lunch and it was so tasty! We split a four meat sampler and ended up with leftovers. The ribs were smoky and tender. I had the chicken leg which was also yummy. Not usually a fan of dark meat, but the chicken leg left my taste buds happy. The potato salad was so good and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that it used red potatoes. Yum! The Mac n cheese was hot and cheesy. I loved eating the honey butter with the corn bread. The bbq sauces were also really good. The hot one is HOT! The house sauce was my favorite. I loved coming here during lunch since dinner is always busy. We were able to walk up and order and sit and eat without worrying about finding a table. The inside has lots of tables but obviously the food is so good that usually they're all full. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Sampler Potato salad Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

What a wild and happening BBQ place. Way south from where I lived or I'd come more often. Rivals the best in Texas. Lots of indoor seating and some covered outside. Food portions and selection were good! The brisket, ribs and pork was all great, sausage MEH. The baked potato rocked as did the corn, cornbread and coleslaw. read more

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This is similar to some of the other BBQ joints that have been popping up lately. They mostly have an a la carte menu, with a lot of the same fare you see at most other BBQ places. You can see all the sides right in front of you and best of all: Coke products. (If you've seen any of my other reviews, you'd know that my philosophy is that no self respecting BBQ joint would serve anything but Coke products) The food was good, they have dispensers and cups for your favorite sauces, and the staff came and picked up our plate when done. You can eat inside or out, and outside has some activities for the kids (it's connected to TOPO) If you ride a motorcycle, there's designated motorcycle parking right in the back of the restaurant and you can walk right in from the side doors. read more

I have been to this place many times in the past. Yesterday, my experience was kind of the worst ever. It was very crowded, which is normal, but I ordered the ribs and let me tell you they are still in my refrigerator because they were too tough to chew very very disappointment. I've been trying to call the restaurant and the phone just keeps ringing no complaint line visible. The ambience is always the same kind of noisy and hustling, but that has never deterred me before. read more

Sunday 11:30am. Long line-about 30 min. Women's bathroom- just 2 stalls with only one usable. Pros: huge portions, sweet bbq sauce on baked potato brisket, very good brisket, ribs , pork and sausage link. Loved the peach cobbler and Barq's cream soda at fountain. Baked potato- average. Total for 5- about $100. Took home about 50% of food. Recommend. -EG Eats read more

I'm a barbecue fan and was excited to try this popular place. The inside looks like your typical neighborhood barbecue joint. They also have a patio for those who prefer that. We went in the late afternoon on a weekday so it wasn't crowded. On the weekend apparently the line can wrap around the entire place! I decided to get a meat plate for variety. For the 2 meats, I chose chicken breast and turkey jalapeño sausage. It came with a side and cornbread. For my side I chose mac n cheese. The food was served quickly cafeteria-style, complete with lunch trays. I like how you can get as much sauce, pickles, jalapeños, and onions as you want at the condiment station. They have a good variety of sauces at different spice levels. Overall the food was delicious and had great flavor. I especially enjoyed the chicken with both the golden sauce (which I believe was mustard-based) and the mild bbq sauce. The sausage was just okay. I enjoyed the cornbread with a slab of the most yummy honey butter. The pasta was plenty cheesy and paired well with the meat. My only issue with the meal was that it was a little cold, which affected the textures, especially of the meat. Would give this another chance. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Decided to try it for lunch earlier today and was pleasantly surprised. No wait, cute and clean environment and the staff was very nice. Got the meat plate it was 16.50 (came with 2 meats, a side, and cornbread). Brisket was super tender but the ribs were my favorite. Would definitely recommend! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Mac n cheese, pork ribs, brisket, corn bread. Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Always a great experience at Joes Real BBQ. We arrived early (530p) and there was no one in line. This changed around 6p as many large parties started to arrive. The dining room was clean and orderly and the condiment bar was well stocked. There were dining room attendants busy at work cleaning tables. The food was on point. The brisket was moist with a small fat cap for flavor. The ribs were very meaty and had great flavor. The baked potato was cooked perfectly and loaded with toppings. Don't pass up an opportunity to visit Joes. Parking can be tricky but it is well worth the wait. read more

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Came here for my husband's birthday lunch. We both shared the 4 meat platter which came with Mac and cheese with corn bread. Cafeteria style restaurant where you grab a tray, pick your food, pay, and seat yourself. The 4 meat platter was a huge meal. Glad we shared! The brisket was a bit fatty and everything else was good. My favorite were the pork ribs and corn bead. The Mac and cheese also was winner. We arrived on a weekday and it was not busy at all. I recommend not coming in a weekend. Passing by, I always see it's busy. If you wanna order ahead, you came pick up your food on the south side of the restaurant. We parked in the back of the restaurant. Plenty of parking and if you can't find a spot, go to the garage next door. I'd come back when craving bbq. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - 4 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Food was super good. We had the potato with shredded pork, corn, peach cobbler, and root beer. I had plain root beer & family had the floats. We are already planning another trip to Joe's! My video review is at: https://youtube.com/shorts/2ulteYUxOqw?feature=share read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Wall sign - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Got half rack of ribs with a side of beans and a corn bread. Flavor was really good, but the ribs were really thin-- just the width of my pointer finger. Other than that, no complaints. Only recommendation is to pick up the food yourself or eat there. Don't Door Dash unless you want your food cold. read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Good flavor, but a lackluster on the meat. Half Slab - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The best BBQ in town. Their loaded brisket baked potato is on point. Everything here was tasty. Big place, alot of chairs and table inside and outside. Service was fast and friendly read more

The brisket is really moist and so good! The pull pork sandwich is pretty good too. I also really liked the Mac and cheese and corn bread as sides. I like the ambience. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat in a booth inside. Not many people in the afternoon. We went around 4pm on Sunday. I just love downtown Gilbert in general, many cool restaurants and shops. read more

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Stopped by their side take out window on a Saturday afternoon and had no issues with parking, or a long line. I've had their meats before from a company catering event and thought they were okay ... not outstanding but not below average. It was enough for me to be curious about their desserts, so I finally gave in. Unfortunately, both the root beer cake and peach cobbler didn't do it for me. As some others have noted, it was dry, dense, and did not taste like root beer in my opinion. Additionally, I don't know if it was slice I got, or how it is in general, but it also tasted a little stale ... I could pick up the whole piece with my fork as if it was a piece of meat. As for the peach cobbler, it had a great crust but was too sweet for me. I think this would be better with a scoop of ice cream, but I passed on that since it costs extra. All in all, I wouldn't be enticed to come back unless it was with a group and they all wanted to go here. If you're looking for some good BBQ, head to Caldwell just down the street. read more

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Would give 10 stars if possible. We eat here as often as possible. The ribs and brisket are juicy. Also, their homemade root beer is my favorite. read more

The food was very good. Had the 4 meat platter. Only down fall was i only got 2 bones. The ambiance was cool. Ate outside fed the birds a little corn bread and played twister with family. Cafeteria style i like it was in college. read more

Joe's was on my list for the longest time so we finally got to try it. It was a Saturday evening and the place was buzzing with so many people but there were many open tables. You order at the counter and then take your food to your table. The place is so busy and things move very fast. Even though the Line was long, it didn't take us long to order and get our food. They work like a well oiled machine. When you're ordering, you are able to grab the drink first then your tray. You choose your meet and sides and you move along the line. They serve within seconds. We got the brisket and chicken as well as a baked potato to share, corn bread and my husband picked the potato salad. The meats were tender and juicy and the sauces, bbq and mustard based were very completing to the food. The corn bread was good. The baked potato was delicious. It was very traditional with sour cream, butter and chives but it was excellent! What we enjoyed about the food the most is that the meats were not greasy, something we experienced at other bbq places. Their prices were average. It is a very good option for bbq in the area! read more

Joe's Real BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Chopped brisket was mostly fat, cornbread was dry and cold and the mac n cheese was dry as well. The ribs silver lining was not removed. Overall not a good experience and i will never go back. read more

Food is ALWAYS GREAT! Great selection of meats and sides are delish We like to go to Topo next door for ice cream after. So good. try it you'll like it read more

Nice hometown feel with great tasting food and excellent service . Either when I'm taking it to go or enjoying the clean restaurant experience. Joe's real BBQ always is a great place to eat. read more