BBQ

Image: This East Valley barbecue joint is expanding

This East Valley barbecue joint is expanding

Image: New barbecue restaurant, taproom opening downtown

New barbecue restaurant, taproom opening downtown

Best barbecue in Phoenix: 10 restaurants to try in the Valley

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker
May 22, 2025

Leave the cooking to the pros this summer. When you're craving brisket, ribs or pulled pork, these spots can't be beat.
Full Speed Chicken & Ribs to close in downtown Phoenix

By Tirion Boan
Nov 27, 2024

The new concept from the owners of Little Miss BBQ "never seemed to catch fire." It's set to close after the holiday.
Peek behind the scenes with Eric's Family Barbecue this Thanksgiving

By Sara Crocker
Nov 27, 2024

Take a look at how this West Valley staple smokes all that turkey for the busiest time of year.
For Phoenix barbecue joints, Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year

By Sara Crocker
Nov 19, 2024

Move over brisket. Smoked turkey takes the spotlight at Valley smokehouses during Thanksgiving.
Pitmasters square off in Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic this weekend

By Cody Fitzpatrick
Nov 8, 2024

Starting on Friday, barbecue takes over downtown Mesa. Pair smoked meats with line dancing, live music and family fun.
Starlite BBQ, from Ocotillo team, has closed in Scottsdale

By Sara Crocker
Oct 11, 2024

The elevated smokehouse has shuttered after six years of serving smoked meats, sides and whiskeys.