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| - First, this is a locally owned and run place and it is hands above any of the crappy chains that shamelessly attempt to pass off parboiled meat passed over a grill as real BBQ (their recipes are done by their accountants). Anyone that has had "BBQ" at Applebees or Chilis will consider this a 5 star. I have had both the pork and brisket and it was grill smoked, was not overdone and had a good finish. Moist and done with dry rub which was not overpowering (which some prefer if they want to hide the flavor of the meat), so the meat flavor is not masked with by an herbal soap flavor. Coleslaw is ok and not overly sweet, but could be a little creamier. The corn souffle is a cornbread that is extremely moist and needs to be eaten with a fork or spoon. It was excellent with just the right amount of whole corn kernels and sweetness to offset the spicy BBQ sauce. Two shortcomings I would note: 1. the sauces are much too sweet. A sweet sauce option is fine, but the spicy should not have an overpowering corn syrup/sugary taste. Same with the tangy, which was more sweet than tangy. Kids will love kit, but not a good grown-up taste. 2. Texas BBQ should include a beef rib option. Granted, few if any places of which I am aware in the Phoenix metro area have beef ribs as they are expensive, harder to smoke and take up a lot of space in the smoker. But c'mon, Texans like their beef and a good two rib option would be welcome here. Everyone does pork and brisket, but beef ribs, that is something that would bring in a real crowd. Overall, worth another visit when I am in the area and with a little time and experience it can become a real destination BBQ joint.
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