We are from the midwest where you can find a barbeque spot in just about every corner. So moving to Phoenix, we actually had to research and find a place. So we ended up in Scottsdale Old town at Big Earl's.
Food - I had the pulled pork sandwich and my husband had the grilled chicken and a sausage link. None of the meat had that much flavor or juiciness that you come to expect from barbeque. I did like the fries that came with my sandwich though.
Service - was fine. They explained how AZ residents aren't as familiar with barbeque so they infused alot of their food with the southwest like pulled pork sliders. Drinks were always full and he checked up on us only when needed.
Ambiance - was good at first, easy-going and casual atmosphere, a pig on the wall... but there was a party on the other side of the restaurant that kept creeping to our side. We practically had people leaning on our booth table and chatting it up. The waitstaff tried to push the people back in the area, but they kept on coming back out standing almost right on top of us while we eat.
Overall, the food was average for BBQ in Phoenix. I'll try it again sometime.