What an awesome concept. An express BBQ drive thru (or dine in) that's open when I'm actually hungry! After a morning hike I'm in the mood for some meat! Usually wait until restaurants open at 11 but today I decided to use the Yelp 'open now' search filter and found this miracle BBQ joint. They were open since 6am although hours will be 1030am starting 05-31-2016.
I've been going to Waldo's in Mesa and Scottsdale (SW corner of Hayden & Thomas (remember that place?)) for 18 years now. Didn't realize I had this express option available on the North side of town until using the Yelp 'open now' feature on the Yelp app. Hint: "Open now" search also lets you change the time manually to any time of day.
The food is AMAZING and always so consistent. This is identical to the food in the Mesa location and what an awesome meal it made! The St. Louis ribs are so tender you can just eat them with a fork. Light rub, tender and super filling....that's why I only got 1. Meat by the lb. is available so I ordered 1 rib and 1/2 lb. brisket.
I saved half of the brisket for dinner. Put it in a pan, let the fat melt a little then threw in the 2 BBQ sauces they gave me. Let the sauce simmer, reduce a little then BAM! Food crack! It was so good I forgot to take a picture, just imagine it on a wild-flower ciabatta roll and you have 1 awesome BBQ sandwich.