Arizona BBQ Shack

Jazz.. Blues... BBQ... This place has a chill atmosphere, great music, great food, huge portions, and prices that are realistic for 2026. I was loving the BB King playing while I waited a mere 4-6 minutes for my huge sandwich. A dry yet flavorful meat crust on tender near meat pudding like center all mixed together to equal perfection. Never seen it like that before but holy cow it was good. Portion was so big that I needed to run home as fast as I could to prepare for the meat sweats and food coma. I will go back and try more of the menu carefully and also to try out that live music! 🎶🎵

If you love really good BBQ this is a great place. We ordered brisket, baby back ribs and fried catfish with four sides and shared it. Everything was delicious! they have live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. This is one of those family owned BBQ places and the owner chef named Joe came over and talked with us to see how we liked everything. Cool guy that constantly has a smile on his face. I will be back every time I visit Phoenix. Joe is truly a BBQ pit master.

Do you want to feel like family on your first time, while eating some truly exceptional BBQ like your southern grandpa used to make? Seriously, stop by this place. I’m here on a Tuesday night, listening to live music, eating more than I probably should, and being treated like one of the regulars on my very first time here. The chef came out to make sure all patrons were happy, the vibe is super chill, and Ryan the bartender is taking personal pride in his work. 10/10 will come back. Often.

Literally right before I sat, someone posted a one star review of the place. Great vibes, waitress was really kind.. but food,;, i was expecting some juicy cut, but the meat was so dry, just like the other comments suggested. The hostess was kind enough to get me a more moist cut, but still, it looked like it’s been sitting there forever.

This place is amazing. Went for lunch and couldn't have had BETTER one. Got to talk to Joe (owner and chef) and all around just a great place. The Shackwich (brisket/pulled pork) is to die for. The catfish is literally the best in Arizona! Shout out to his mom that taught him how to do catfish right! There is really not a better BBQ place here than this. Go and check them out.