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| - I hate to do this. What's worse, after this I have to write a similar review for Andrew's Barbeque, which I visited a few days prior. But really, the barbeque scene in Phoenix has improved over the years and places need to step up their game to succeed.
Most barbeque fans know that Rudy's opened in Chandeler near I-10. The week they opened we excitedly piled in the car and headed down to try it. I noticed this place then. It was about ready to open and I thought to myself, "building a bbq place right next door to Rudy's is either the dumbest thing I have ever seen, or the most brilliant.' Think about it, if a place has good barbeque they could easily steal away some of Rudy's business. Rudy's is, after all, known for its extremely long lines and wait times.
The reality is Can't Stop Smokin's just does not taste very good. Bland. No flavor. Their sauces are not even that good. I did like the collard greens, but the rest was about what you would expect if you bought barbeque at a supermarket. I had Pete;s Pick, which includes pulled pork, beef brisket, hot links, and ribs, so I got to hit all of the main items. Maybe I just tried them at a bad time?
Service was decent. The place is clean and bright. Lines are not long usually, since everyone is next door at Rudy's. The only thing wrong is the food is not great. But in a restaurant, that is a pretty important factor.
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