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    Tom's BBQ

    3.5 (290 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Salad, American
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    TOM'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe D.

    Toms BBQ is a Chicago based restaurant that serves great barbecue.This is my second time visiting this Tom's BBQ location and my first review. The inside has a sports bar theme with plenty of tv's for watching the latest games. During the day it's counter service and at night you will be waited on. Today I had the 3 rib lunch meal. The ribs were flavorful but a little disappointing. The meat did not fall off the bone like I expected. The beans were hot and delicious and the roll was just ok. All in all it was a pretty good meal anyway.

    My sister used to be a waitress here and she has great experiences and high remarks about ownership and management.
    Luna S.

    I ate here recently at the bar because it was my sisters last week working there. She had recommended the food. I'm so glad I tried the brisket meal. The cheesecake dessert was delicious. Loved the live music and neighborhood good vibes. My sister no longer works there because she moved but she said the owners are wonderful people. She loved the food and worked there so that says a lot.

    Tigar D.

    Good service Perfect breading on the fish Good tarter sauce and cocktail sauce They have a Horseradish that is delicious Large portions Couldn't be more happier with this place I'm glad I found some good fish for Fridays Will be going back many times until I find another good quality fish Friday, but even then I will continue to go to this location

    Joe C.

    The food here is amazing!!! Definitely the top bbq here in Mesa!!! Good atmosphere to come and watch sports also!!! Definitely will fill your tummy at a great price and service was top notch

    Young C.

    Surprised I never reviewed this place. I've been coming here on and off for many years. I don't dine at bbq place a lot since I smoke my own stuff. I can say this place is my favorite place for rib tips. They are always consistantly good, not like Famous Dave's Ordered some rib tips, pulled pork sandwich, fries, onion strings, and fried zucchini. Rib tip always good as usual, pretty tender and smokey. Pulled pork sandwich was also good, not too dry. I've had their coleslaw before and it is also pretty good. I do like their jalapeño Mac and cheese. Fries I ordered was big fail, they weren't crispy and it ended up big lump of semi soggy potatoes. Onion stings was pretty tasty, but the fried zucchini was also fail. First time ordering it from here. Huge slice and the corn meal batter did not go too well. Service was great as always, friendly staff. This is not my favorite BBQ place but never fails me on what I order. Hence why I've been coming here for years.. Forgot to take picture of the receipt but it was around $48 before tip.

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    Robert G.

    Very disappointing. Don't know what's happening with with Toms, but they lost me as a customer. I stopped in for a Chicago dog on a Saturday morning. I'm looking at the menu on the counter and the price was $4.99. The young woman rang me up and said $6.50. I pointed to their menu and said should be closer to $5.50. She said we don't use that. Look above at the menu, it's $5.99. I told her lose the menu on the counter. She didn't. Then her point of sale machine asked for an 18% tip. The dog was brought out to me. No pickle spear, only 1 small pickle chip and 3 pieces of cucumber. Sorry, but a Chicago dog has a pickle spear, not sliced cucumbers. And it had way too much celery salt. You guys blew it.

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    the food was cold. the mac and cheese taste like nacho cheese with noodles. and the lady who took out order was very rude.

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    Food was very good! Service was just decent. No question about it, I will be back because it was delicious.

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    10 years ago

    Dry brisket, good fries, not much else. Bbq sauce had a metallic taste. Service was great, ambiance was nice.

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    9 years ago

    Clean, good food and great service. BBQ food is probably a B but everything else put together makes it a great place to go.

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    Food is amazing !!!! Pulled pork is my favorite. Awesome service our server was so sweet! Definitely coming back!

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    Good BBQ pork sandwich. Fries are huge. I will go back again.

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