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| - After recently re-locating to the Southwest. I have been searching hard for a solid BBQ place that will fill the temporary void for the places I love in Texas, Kansas City, St. Louis... etc. I am still searching hard for that place. Andrew's did have really friendly service, the sides such as Green Chile Mac N' Cheese did taste good as everyone has said. However for me the true test of a BBQ joint is the Brisket. Does it have a good smoke ring? Is it sliced, is it chopped? Is it perfectly charred on the outside? Is it drowned in sauce or do they allow the taste of the meat to speak for itself? Obviously, in fairness many of these things differ regionally. I do feel I have a good opinion of what amazing BBQ should taste like. This brisket was drowned in sauce, there was very little smoke ring or smoky flavor at all. It was simply just not my thing. Now, for a couple of good notes, My finace' got the pulled smoked chicken, (I personally never order chicken at BBQ joints as I feel to me BBQ begins with brisket and ribs)... but in this case the Chicken triumphed and was really freaking good! I ended up ditching my brisket and sharing the pulled chicken with her. Whatever was lacking in smokiness in my brisket was made up for whole heartedly in the chicken. It had a wonderful, very bold smoky flavor. I would definitely go back and order it again. The BBQ sauce was very sweet. The hot and mild to me tasted a bit too similar, I wish the hot had a bit more kick but overall the sauce here is pretty damn tasty. So yes, my quest for the perfect "Q" in Arizona still lingers on however if I want great pulled chicken and friendly service Andrew's will be on the top of my list.
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