My brother adores Rudy's brisket. He used to work in Chandler and would stop in frequently. Now he lives near Tucson and whenever he comes up north wants to meet at Rudy's for lunch or dinner. I've been several times with him, other family and friends. Definitely a favorite with the men in the party and big meat eaters. The smoked meats here are really good. The turkey is a little heavy on black pepper, but I still love it.
I first got turned onto the franchise by going to the original restaurant in Albuquerque (they even smoke trout there).
Unfortunately one time at the Chandler location I got the pulled pork sandwich and bit into not 1 but 2 big globs of fat. Eeewe! Now I know pork shoulder has a lot of fat because I make it myself. However they put the sandwich together right there and could see it when they made it. I eat meat, not fat sandwiches! I've been back since but now I stick with the chicken or turkey so I can see what I'm eating and not have it cloaked under a bun.
In the morning they have inexpensive Tex Mex/Cowboy breakfast tacos and burritos. Those of you that need gluten free can request the ingredients in a bowl. Their beans are delicious with eggs, potatoes and cheese! You can customize yours from a list of ingredients. Sometimes after Easter they include ham as one of the picks. Yumm!