Literally can't five-star this hard enough. I went for my first time today with my girlfriend (I usually have to really twist her arm to get her to eat BBQ) and we both loved everything. I have been a big fan of Joe's in Gilbert and Brian's Black Mountain BBQ in Cave Creek. I'm happy to say Astor House is doing a great job representing Phoenix. They do things a little different and while a traditional southern BBQ this is not , don't let the slight divergence from tradition dissuade you. The ribs are so tender you can just sort of shake the bones out and eat the good stuff with a fork if you're so inclined. The pork shoulder was also mind-meltingly, perfectly scrumptious and had a perfect bark and distinctly smoky taste. Sauce with everything was served in the side and was a perfect complement to something I thought couldn't get any better. I'll definitely be back with the quickness.