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Joe's Real BBQ

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Gilbert


Address

301 N Gilbert Rd bldg 2, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Website

www.joesrealbbq.com

Contact

(480) 503-3805

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) brisket (10) delicious (8) Joe' (8) ordered (7) pork (7) potato (7) seating (7) birthday (7) great (7)
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  • 5/5 Madonna H. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited many times and never failed me!! The food is just amazingly delicious!! I usually order either the sampler or sandwich but this time we ordered the Joe's Big BBQ Feast which includes: (Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, sausage, choose 2 big sides, cornbread and a huge baker included) it was about $75 without taxes. But was way more than enough for a party of 5 actually and we even had a leftover!! I attached the photos.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nomadthewolf 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of the better places to get BBQ in Arizona. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating. Asked a few questions and they where all to happy to answer them. 3 different styles of sauce, and tons of sides to pick from. My only real criticism would be that the corn bread, I would give it a C+. It was a touch dry and didn't really sing with flavor. But I really enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd R. 8 months ago on Google
    I have eaten here for over 18 years. It never disappointed me once. If you like BBQ, you will be happy, but if you love BBQ, you will be back! I had the pulled pork baked potato, and I have never been able to finish it. The brisket is very good, but I think that everything is good here. Great location for family. I will return.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan Fields (The Ride A. 1 year ago on Google
    Super delicious! Family loved everything we tried. Favorites were the ribs, brisket, baked beans, mac and cheese (kids enjoyed... Not spicy at all like a lot of places!), and corn bread with honey butter. Food ready really quickly, comfortable dining area. Can imagine it gets really busy but we were there early and it was perfect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlo T. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard to be in Phoenix and not get BBQ from Joe's- if you passed on Joe's, you didn't do Phoenix right. From Triple D fame, Joe's completely lived up to expectations. We went to Joe's twice during our days in Gilbert, and then ordered in, it was THAT good. If you're a first-timer at Joe's, I highly recommend the 4 Meat Sampler (inclusive of Ribs, Pulled Pork, Chicken leg and breast, as well as a few strips of Brisket). You get all the goods with that order. Fully rounded. Perhaps the most underrated star of our order was the Mac and Cheese side. Unbelievably tasty. Cornbread was the best cornbread I've had...ever. we ordered a pulled pork sandwich one night, which was good but a little underwhelming. If you sit on the outside patio, you can check out the industrial size smokers they have. It's a sight to see. Great outdoor space with picnic tables for family, dates, and friends. Right on the Old Town strip so lots to do in the area as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jedi Master A. 1 year ago on Google
    Never a bad meal at this place! The food is always delicious and the bbq is made fresh every time I go there. The staff are very nice and will come ask me if everything is ok with the meal. They have outdoor seating play area and a small room that you can host parties indoor. Nicely located in the Gilbert downtown area with a parking lot in the back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Love going to this downtown favorite, Joe’s family has stop roots here. They are super generous on your birthday so a must go then. The stuffed bake has always been a favorite with a jumbo potato loaded with all the fixings and meat on top. Their Mac n Cheese is hard to beat, always a favorite. I’m a fan of the cheesy potatoes with the right amount of green chili’s in it. The meats are all well done, really can’t go wrong, the line out the door speaks volumes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nader S. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is a must, very good food and awesome atmosphere! The service was great, the place was clean and the food is served cafeteria style. The meat sampler plate is great! Will definitely be back here again. Up there with one of my all time favorites Little Miss BBQ!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Night S. 6 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere here is really nice. It's a nice relaxing atmosphere inside and outside. I ordered a few side dishes. The spicy coleslaw, the collard greens but I actually when I ordered them thought I was ordering green beans. And the potato salad. Over where the beverages that were they had condiments. There was cooked onion 🧅 diced. I put that on the coleslaw I put it on the potato salad it was so good. All the sides tasted homemade. For an entree I ordered the meat platter which gave me an option to take two different meats. I ordered the fatty brisket and pork ribs. The ribs were good but the brisket was amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne K. 2 years ago on Google
    We just love Joe's BBQ and come here as much as we can. This time we tried curbside pick up. I forgot to order ahead (you can do so via website or calling) but that wasn't a problem and as i pulled in the curbside pick up there are signs so you can order on the spot. I love their stuffed baker, with brisket or chicken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna C. 6 months ago on Google
    Have been here several times with my spouse, but my favorite is when friends and family come to visit and we can all share the BBQ Feast at $72 (Oct 2023) as it is a great sampler with lots of food to share! Personal favorites of mine are the pulled pork, baked potato, gold bbq sauce, and their pickles. BBQ Sauce, pickles, honey butter, salted butter, and soda are all self serve. Make sure to stop by Topo located next door to the North for some delicious ice cream! Cafeteria style ordering process. Large menu board and laminated menus available for easy review of available items. Indoor, Covered Outdoor, and Outdoor seating available. Indoor seating offers tables and booths, covered outdoor and outdoor offers picnic table seating. To-go window located on south side of the building with to-go only parking available. You can call ahead and pick up at this window as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carlos B. 1 year ago on Google
    Kicking it with my friends after I successfully delivered his car by drove 1,498 miles in 36-hours. I was treated to BBQ. I rocked the brisket, sliced. The service was good at the counter to order. The ambiance was great, and the sauces I choose were Gold and classic BBQ
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 6 months ago on Google
    My first time visiting. 6:00 at night and the place was packed but the line moved very quickly. Lots of choices for smoked meats and ways to eat them. Plenty of sides and desserts and seating for all.

  • 5/5 Darian W. 5 months ago on Google
    We came in at 6pm on a Saturday. Line out the door, took about 40 minutes to get our food. Very worth it! Prices were fair, and food was delicious!

  • 5/5 Meghan P. 7 months ago on Google
    This bbq is incredible!! We both got the Big Baker and I got the pulled pork, it was freaking delicious!! My hubs got Elote and put that on the Baker!! He absolutely loved it!! We loved our little lunch date at the benches eating amazing food!!

  • 4/5 Robert H. 7 months ago on Google
    Took a friend out to an early dinner. The food was good. The portions are decent. The atmosphere is friendly. It's definitely a cafeteria style eating. Fountain drinks are available. Plenty of condiments are offered. Cobbler is good. The lemon cake is wonderful. Rootbeer float was nice. Don't know if it would be a place to go back and try something else. But overall, it's not bad.

  • 5/5 Arlene S. 1 year ago on Google
    We really love Joe's! Best barbecue I've had. I eat mine without sauce. My family members say the sauce is great too! There is no table service everything is served cafeteria style. That's part of the charm. Your food is absolutely fresh and hot.

  • 5/5 Dresden R. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed Joe's, the service is quick, and the restaurant is clean. The chicken and brisket were great as well as the cornbread. The cheesy potatoes & potato salad were just ok though. My husband loved the homemade root beer!

  • 5/5 Levi T. 10 months ago on Google
    The meat is pretty good but the dessert make it worth coming especially the peach cobbler!The baked potatoes are huge!! It's overall really good I will definitely come again.

  • 5/5 Janis D. 1 year ago on Google
    My sister took me there for the first time on my birthday! The food was delicious! And also on your birthday they credit you $13 on your bill. So birthday lunch is on them! In this day and times it's nice to get a treat on your birthday! Thank you so much. I had a loaded potato

  • 5/5 Morgan W. 10 months ago on Google
    Came here for my husband’s birthday on a Saturday night and it was busy but not so crowded it was annoying. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they give you 13$ towards a meal on your birthday so my husband’s meal was pretty much free! We both got the two meat platter with brisket and pork, corn bread, and the best Mac n cheese ever!!!! So good and great portion sizes! Approved 👍🏻approved 👍🏻approved 👍🏻 and I’m already craving it and wanting to go back.

  • 5/5 Priya T. 1 year ago on Google
    I always take the brisket plate & it tastes absolutely delicious! Cafeteria style serving, so you get your food quickly. Good atmosphere with two indoor seating areas & one outdoor seating/play area.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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