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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Phoenix New Times. Updated August 2026.
Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope · University
Texas Hill Country-style 'cue from competition pitmasters, glistening brisket worth the line, named a standout in the U.S.
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse · Central Phoenix
A longtime Valley favorite for ribs and mesquite-smoked barbecue with a steakhouse side.
Caldwell County BBQ at Peoria · Gilbert
An East Valley Central Texas-style smokehouse where you line up at the counter for links, turkey, and thick slices of brisket sold by the pound. It is one of the Valley's better-known smokehouse names and is growing fast enough to add locations across Gilbert and Queen Creek.
Eric's Family Barbecue · Avondale
An Avondale spot known for Texas-style brisket that takes 16 hours on the smoker, plus a sweet-tea-infused turkey that keeps it from drying out. It is a West Valley destination worth the drive for the brisket alone, and regulars line up before the meat sells out.