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| - I'm always looking for good barbecue in Phoenix, and I tonight I came across Grady's BBQ while searching through Yelp. The reviews were all positive, and the location wasn't far from me, so I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did, because this was the best barbecue brisket I've had in a long time.
The place is a little hole in the wall on 19th Avenue and Cactus, in a little strip mall that you wouldn't notice unless you were looking for it. Inside, there were only two small card tables with folding chairs and a hand-written menu with pictures on the wall. This is definitely a good sign - if a place this small, in this location, stays in business, it must be good.
I typically try the brisket at barbecue restaurants, so I went with the brisket sandwich and fries. There are three flavors of sauce (mild, hot, and super hot) - I decided to go with the hot. When the food came out, I was anxious to try it, mouth watering from the pictures on the wall.
The bun was a standard hamburger bun, and the fries were good but nothing special. The meat, however, was excellent. The brisket was incredibly tender, definitely cooked for a very long time. There was just the right amount of fat, just enough to give it flavor without being invasive. A little bit of the meat was slightly crispy, which blended in very well with the overall tenderness. And the sauce was outstanding - thick and sweet, with just a little kick to it. I'd be interested in trying the super hot next time I'm in.
Including drink and tax, the total came to $9.67, and I dropped a couple bucks in the tip cup. It's a little more than the $5 El Paso BBQ lunch special I used to get all the time, but still well within reason. It's only slightly out of my way home from work, so I'll definitely be back many times.
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