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    Queen Creek Barbecue

    4.7 (96 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Donn O.

    Redemption! After a hit-or-miss first visit, tonight's experience was a complete 180. The restaurant was buzzing at 6:30 PM, but the service remained top-notch. Both the brisket sandwich and the pizzas were delicious and well-prepared. My only suggestion would be adding some greenery to the menu--a few salad options would really round things out. Looking forward to our next visit. .

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    Dave D.

    Quite possibly the best BBQ that I've had since moving out here.... 20 years ago! The flavors, the portion sizes, the service and ambiance were all on point! We split the BBQ pork butt sandwich (with Mac 'n cheese on the side) and the eloté bites. All of it was outstanding. We will be back soon.

    They made it on TV, for their great BBQ...Amen
    Karis L.

    FIRST ...PLEASE support small businesses!!! For the longest time, I kept telling the owners that I would stop by and come eat especially since I remember them serving us years ago at my job. Watching them grow from a food truck to their own brick-and-mortar spot has been amazing! Even though it's far, far, far out of my way, I decided to surprise them and chase down those Bama beans I used to be addicted to... and let me tell you... they did NOT disappoint. I ordered the ribs, potato salad, and of course, my favorite... the beans. First of all, the ribs were falling off the bone and boyyyy were they delicious. The beans? Still absolutely amazing. And the potato salad? So good. Everything was on point. This place is honestly worth the drive. There's plenty of parking, and it's located in such a cute part of town. I definitely recommend stopping by, whether it's with your Valentine, your friends, or even solo. It's a no-judgment zone with fantastic food! I ate so much that I put myself into a full-on sleep coma... so with that being said senior nap time. Huge thanks to Bama and his wifey Amber for a great meal I'll probably be enjoying my meal for the next 48 hours. The portions are fantastic! Go check them out and let them know you heard it from me it's Thanks for having me guys! Check it out for yourself and for that bad review... ignore the haters... having at least 1, means you're doing great!!! Amber... and then what?! (Inside joke)

    Wings and and Old Fashion

    I moved to Arizona from California 4 years ago, and honestly I've been disappointed with the food scene. A friend recommended Queen Creek BBQ, and I have to say--these are the best wings I've had anywhere. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Great spot, fair prices, and most importantly, the food quality is outstanding. Huge shoutout to Jaydn and Myiah for the excellent service. It's rare to find a place where the service and hospitality match the quality of the food, but they absolutely delivered. You've definitely earned a repeat customer!

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    Sam K.

    Today was my first time here as I met with three colleagues for lunch. One of them is from S Korea and it was his first time trying American style BBQ so I was excited for him to dig in. Queen Creek BBQ didn't disappoint in any way! Hooweee I had "broke da mouth" pork ribs with beans n cole slaw and it was all onolicious! The ribs were so tasty they didn't need any bbq sauce on them (Just like the menu says!) and the meat just fell off the bone! The beans were just as tasty. So smokey, salty n sweet that I gobbled them up pretty quickly. The coleslaw was refreshing and went well with the ribs n beans. Our waitress was very attentive and kept us happy. She even jumped with excitement when we asked if she could take a picture of us. I wish I got her name but you know who you are! I'll get it next time! Even the Captain of the BBQ smoker (l think he was the owner.) came out to ask how we liked it, which was nice. It's a small place but very cozy and has that small town bbq feel which I loved. Thanks for making it memorable QCBBQ! I'll be back! Aloha!

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    Ben S.

    We decided to try this place out for dinner tonight. We got there around 545 on a Friday and it was busy. We got almost the last seats at the bar since all the table were full and people were already waiting. The bartender was quick to greet us and take our order. The food took a little time to come out but that's to be expected in a busy place. We tried the brisket plate with mac and cheese and coleslaw as sides, and a Mac bowl with brisket. The brisket was tender and juicy, the coleslaw and Mac and cheese were really good too. I usually like a spicy bbq sauce but they only have one sauce (it was good though). A table nearby had a pizza that looked really good so we might have to come back to try other things.

    Loaded baked potato with chopped brisket (no jalapeños)
    Dawn V.

    This is a true hidden gem in downtown Queen Creek! Fellow Creekers, If you're looking for great BBQ close to home look no further. The brisket is so tender and juicy you can cut it with a fork! Try it on their stuffed baked potato or as a meal with Texas toast, Cole slaw and your choice of 2 sides. I highly recommend the bama beans and the mac-n-cheese. We also had the peach cobbler for dinner and it didn't disappoint - warm, gooey, sweet and delicious. The service was also top notch. This is our new go-to for BBQ in the QC!

    Best spot in town!
    Stephen M.

    This place does BBQ right. Juicy brisket, solid ribs, and zero shortcuts. You can taste the time and care in every bite. Burritos are killer and the pizza is great -- it's a one-stop bbq shop.

    Smoked brisket plate
    Erica C.

    The barbecue in Arizona has not thrilled me. There is one location in Apache Junction that has amazing brisket and so I thought I would give this location a try to see how they compare. The brisket had an amazing smoked flavor. Extremely tender. The barbecue sauce was more of the sweet version, and I prefer the vinegar version, however, that did not take away from the amazing flavor of the smoked brisket! I would definitely come here and get this again! I also had the baked beans which were phenomenal, with a little kick, and the macaroni and cheese, also very good. If you are looking for a barbecue joint, I would highly recommend this hole in the wall place. I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed.

    Smoked chicken, coleslaw, and mac and cheese.
    Trey L.

    Great bbq place in town! I was super impressed by the friendly and great customer service, the food quality and quantity were great. The location is good too being close to queen creek marketplace. I liked the vibe overall. Felt like a small town bbq place. Food is reportedly made fresh every day and it tastes like it. The ribs were so good. Highly recommend going there.

    Bama Beans-Yum!  Mac n cheese-Yes Please!  Southern Potato Salad-So Good!

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    Chicken wings is what I wanted, it's what I got and it didn't disappoint. I would say be better first thing off the smoker but still good!!

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    The Brisket was amazing,along with the wait staff. Will be going back to try the ribs!!

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    Thank you so much! Hope you tell others and come see us again soon..

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    5 months ago

    This is the best BBQ in AZ, hands down, and the staff is top notch!! Don't walk, run!!

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    Amazing brisket! Everything we had was delicious and the service was great. We can't wait to go back!

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    Great BBQ. Lots of variety on the menu. Looking forward to the new patio and trying more dishes.

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