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| - Went here over the weekend with some friends. I've been to Waldo's before but another location some years ago. This one has a tractor and a pink pig of a smoker out front. I'm picky with my BBQ, and I make some killer Q myself, and my friends said if I liked Andrew's BBQ (a few PHX valley locations) I would like Waldo's. It's definitely on par if not better for a few reasons.....
1. Opening course is warm green chile (jalapeno?) cornbread while you figure out what to order. Plain cornbread is so ho-hum and this flavor zing is appreciated! I love chile peppers of all kinds.
2. You can't help but smile at some of the decor which consists of quirky things on the wall and signs saying mildly amusing things.
3. Endless sides and fountain drinks! Mac n cheese, fries, large spiced potato wedges, beans...
4. Full bar.
Waldo's has fair pricing. However I would go for a full rack of ribs since a half is $16.00. I had the large pulled pork sandwich with a side of spiced potato wedges and it was scrumptious. The meat wasn't dry, it was perfect. The sauce is addictive! I like the sauce, and it's served on the side in a small iron skillet. The skillet is what I remember from another location. I think they have a few sauce varieties for the "wet" styles of meats. I haven't tried other things since my friend got the quesedilla and my other friend got the pork sandwich as well. Sure would like to try a sampler one of these times.
When I try another thing I'll update this review.
Service is excellent and attentive - the place was near empty, but I hope it's just as good when packed. Good for families! I saw one family with 3 kids order the TOWERING MOUNTAIN of onion rings which were large and fresh! I was kinda jealous. Don't eat that decoration when you come in the door! (There's a sign anyway but temptation was HUGE upon first sight.)
All in all Waldo's is a generous experience.
BBQ is all about INDULGENCE, guilty or not, and also one shouldn't feel worried about NOT getting value for your money like at Lucille's (but don't get me wrong, Lucille's is super yum, just the wispy fries are a sad excuse), and Waldo's just the perfect ticket.
Even the endless fountain drinks are served in large Mason jars!
I'll definitely eat here again when in the neighborhood.
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