I was reminded of Caldwell County BBQ's jalapeño cheddar sausage today while thinking about the…read morebest barbecue I have had and where I would recommend. I live in California now, but I would recommend Caldwell County to anyone in Arizona, especially people in the East Valley who somehow have not tried it yet. This is genuinely some of the best barbecue I have had. The meats are flavorful, the portions are satisfying, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage has just the right amount of heat without overpowering everything else. It is the kind of food that sticks in your memory long after you leave. Honestly, if I lived close to the Power Road location, I would have a very difficult time staying away. Absolutely worth a visit.

This was our first experience at Caldwell County BBQ. We are in town from Vegas visiting family and…read morethey highly recommended this spot! So our expectations, of course, were very high! Upon entry they have a cold water station and a menu. The menu is very extensive and everything sounds amazing! We wanted brisket, sausage, and mac & cheese. You order at the counter and they make everything fresh as you watch! It was an experience in itself. We passed the corn casserole and I said, oo that looks yummy! The gentleman, Ben, behind the counter asked if we wanted to try it first and gave us a sample. I was immediately hooked and ordered one of those as well! The family got sandwiches, mac & cheese & chili. Prices were ridiculously reasonable for all the food we got! Tasha was excellent and walked us through our insane order :) she was patient and kind with out crazy. The seating is both indoor and outdoor. Rustic picnic benches with umbrellas and misters! It really was a lovely atmosphere and an amazing meal! When I asked for a manager to let them know how wonderful our experience was he was kind and hyped up his employees, and thanked us for coming in. He then proceeded to invite us back and promised they'll take even better care of us next time! There will definitely be a next time, sir, as you now have customers for life! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed, feeding us amazing food, and being kind. It really makes a difference.

Wanted some BBQ and decided to give Rudy's a try. I have enjoyed Rudy's previously but it's been a…read morewhile. I arrived about 2:30 on a Tuesday. I had to wait about 5 minutes to order. It's a Texas BBQ counter service restaurant and the employee that took my order was friendly and polite. I ordered two spicy chopped brisket sandwiches. My food was ready a few minutes later. I help myself to the condiment bar where I grabbed some pickles, onion and pickled jalapeños to go for my sandwiches. Americana decor covered the walls providing a relaxing atmosphere. Great place to watch sports with many TVs throughout the restaurant. The chop brisket sandwiches were delicious and juicy. Looking forward to returning for breakfast tacos and trying the turkey. Highly recommended! Pro tip #1: Spicy Chop Brisket sandwiches are 2 for 1 on Tuesdays. Pro tip #2: Breakfast tacos provide a value option for early risers.

I had to revisit my recent review here. I left 2 stars last time because the service was good, but…read moreafter eating the peach cobbler we purchased I had to show people here what I am talking about. This is the worst cobbler I've ever had! 3/4 of it is nothing but crappy crust. There's very little peach in it. This is 1/2 of the quart I got that came in the Styrofoam cup in the picture for $19. After looking at the receipt again I was irritated by the insane cost of the worst ribs ever. $63 for a rack of babyback ribs is the highest in town. Most places get $32 to $38 a rack. I admit that I made the mistake of going here, but never again! My efforts to try their smoked prime rib was a worthless journey. I call about 10 times looking for medium rare prime rib, and they never had it. They didn't have it the day they told me they did. I asked for a pound and a half of prime rib, and I got 3/4 that was only slightly pink in the very center. It was cold and had no aju, and no juice whatsoever in the meat! There wasn't even much smoke flavor at all. Worst prime rib ever! There's much better BBQ around for much less money!

We went there one evening, and it was the most horrible experience I've had in the past few years…read morestaying here. Given we've gone on high protein, we look for BBQ places and have had amazing BBQ at decent places. Tried this one out as it was close by. It was a Friday and it was LOUD. The live music was okay, but blasting almost giving me a headache. The place was pretty empty for a Friday evening. Lot of tables were empty, that should have been our que, but we were exhausted and wanted to have some good food. Place was dark and only little lighting near the bar area. The food arrived and the brisket and meats was dry to the bone . The only good thing was the corn on the cob because it was douced with butter and herbs. Never again going here. Service was ok and server was polite.

Who doesn't love barbecue. Marry that with TVs playing sports or music ....this restaurant is a…read morehidden gem. We were greeted and seated immediately. This place should be packed ...the food is so good... we ordered food to go for dinner. The drinks were OK

This restaurant is in an Antique Mall that I've been visiting for years. This is the first time…read moreI've eaten at the restaurant and it was FANTASTIC!!! I ordered the half size Tri tip salad with the dressing on the side. The half size was large enough for me and I'm glad the dressing was on the slide as I only used half of the dressing. My sister-in-law ordered the Mac n cheese and said it was outstanding. My hubby ordered the pastrami sandwich which was fantastic! The pastrami is brined in house for 7 days. The Coleslaw was very good. It had just the right amount of dressing and was very fresh! I will definitely order this on our next trip. We finished off lunch with a peanut butter cookie which was firm with the right amount of softness. The peanut butter was not overpowering. Highly recommend!!!

This is a great little place for delicious barbecue. Located in an antique plaza, it is decorated…read morewith vintage signs and a few antiques, including a banana seat bicycle ) like I had in the 70s). You order at the counter and they'll bring your food out to you. There is a bakery case with yummy-looking cookies and brownies, and a cooler with bottled sodas, although there is a drink fountain. The staff here some to please. I asked about the new chicken though sandwich, and they explained how it was marinated and smoked, and said if I didn't like it to come back up and they'll give me the brisket sandwich, c which was what I originally ordered. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the chicken thigh sandwich. Both came served with a delicious slaw and a pickle. They were both yummy, with a great smokey flavor. We also ordered a brownie, which was humongous!

I've been driving by this location for far too long, tried it out today and was duly impressed…read more The setting is rustic wood, simple utensils, trays and such. I was immediately treated with a friendly smile and an introduction to the lunch specials, which was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered a brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese side, and was convinced to try a Johnny cake as well. The brisket was tender and smoky, augmented by the spicy bbq sauce (not too spicy, they have a sweet one as well). Mac and cheese was dense with cheese and very obviously not out of a blue box :). The Johnny cake was excellent, their mix includes some maple syrup. All in all I had a great experience and will need to explore take home options for family dinner.

Awesome BBQ and Woodbarn! Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Today I tried the Texas…read moreCheesesteak that comes with Brisket, peppers and onions along with some of their cheese drizzle! Absolutely mouth watering. Mac N Cheese always slaps as does the potato salad. Great high quality BBQ option in Queen Creek!

I went again on Sunday couldn't stop thinking about that smoky flavor sat at the same spot by the…read morewall felt like my usual corner

I stopped by for a quick dinner and tried their BBQ pizza. The sauce was smoky and sweet, which…read morebalanced nicely with the salty cheese. The crust had a lovely crunch that didn't feel too heavy. I appreciated how fresh the vegetables tasted on top. Service was fast, and the place felt cozy. I'll be coming back soon.

Great vegan soul food option if you're looking for comfort food without all of the animal products…read moreor unhealthy ingredients. It's guilt free eating, for sure. The person managing the front end was very friendly. The on screen menu was clear with color photos and easy to read. Technology was at the forefront with a large screen kiosk and easy payment processing. After choosing our own seating, the food arrived hot and the presentation was great. Every texture and spice was noted. Highly recommend the XXL Combo which gives an official tour of the tastes and offerings. The dining area was clean and simple. There were some minor cosmetic items that needed attention. But nothing took away from the overall dining experience. Great place to eat in or order out.

We used to make special trips from another city just to eat at Nana's because it was that good…read more Sadly, after Nana passed away, things started to change. The Nana's Soul plate used to come with more than two ribs, then it was reduced to two, and now it's down to just one unless you pay extra for another. The plate also used to include all three sides--mac and cheese, collard greens, and beans--along with cornbread. Now you're limited to choosing only two sides, and the cornbread is gone. It's disappointing to see how much the restaurant has declined since the beloved Nana passed away. I hate to say it, but I won't be returning.

I've come here twice in the last month and both times the food has been unbelievably delicious. The…read moreway their baked potato with brisket has captured me body and soul is ridiculous. I don't think I've been so obsessed with a food item until now. Just thinking about it now has mouth is watering. The first time I visited was on July 4th, we got there right at opening and the line of service they have going was a well oiled machine. Their setup is a walk in, get in line and order almost similar to Subway, but better tasting. I got a side of Mac and cheese and cornbread (not pictured, I ate it too fast). It's self seating and they had a ton of options! The second time I visited I ordered at the to go window and got the baked potato again. The window service was fast and the wait wasn't long. They packaged up my food safely and I happily went on my way. I'm honestly looking forward to my next baked potato encounter at this location! Please give them a try, it's so stupidly good here. I can't wait to give their root beer float a try.

Had a nice, tasty, filling lunch here on Labor Day. Staff was helpful. We sat in the partially…read moreoutdoor patio, and despite it being September and hot out, the fans did a good job of keeping it cool. I ordered the Hot Sausage, Pork Ribs, and Mac and Cheese, for that 2 Meat meal. I loved the Mac and Cheese, and loved the Hot Sausage. The ribs weren't my favorite, I didn't like how the sort-of-crust didn't leave much tender meat left on the bone, but I know that's just a preference. The cornbread came with the meal, and it was fine, but nothing crazy. The maple butter is very tasty though. I also ordered a slice of Root Beer Cake to take home, it was pretty funky and definitely root beer flavored, probably wouldn't get it again. But overall didn't feel greasy, was pretty busy but not unbearable, and would come back again.

We were there last night. The food, the drinks and the…read morefriendliness of the staff were excellent as always. My complaint about last night is about the temperature of the restaurant. It was so warm that I started sweating. They had some portable AC around, so obviously their main AC wasn't working properly. I know this things happen, but they should had tell us in advance about the temperature problem, or maybe they could have suggested us to sit closer to the portable AC so we could be more comfortable. We were expecting to enjoy a good moment. It didn't happen

Kayla was a great server and made sure all of our drinks were on time and filler . Very kind and…read moreoutgoing! Great service would come back again

Today was my first time visiting Sweet Mongolia Smokehouse, and I came with a group of friends. We…read moreall ordered different dishes so we could share and try a little bit of everything and honestly, everything we tasted was delicious! The service was absolutely top-notch some of the best service I've experienced in the Valley. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and served everything with a smile. The food is cooked fresh to order and has that delicious, authentic barbecue style. Some of my favorites were the smoked wings, sweet potato, cornbread, and beef rib tips. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. And you HAVE to try the Guava Lemonade, which was the flavor of the month. It was absolutely amazing! Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh, and beautifully served. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll be visiting again! Highly recommend.

The food is pretty good although the brisket could have been better. If you look at the picture it…read morelooks like they took one good sized slice and then a couple of odd pieces to meet the weight limit. The sausage was very good. The beans were ok but could have had more flavor. I need to add BBQ sauce to get more flavor. My wife had the brisket as well and hers looked like a much better selection of pieces than mine. She had the Mac and cheese as well as the greens. She thought they were delicious. The service is good. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. The people were very friendly and helpful. The ambience is very casual comfortable BBQ.