If you’re looking for authentic BBQ style food – there’s a quiet strip-mall on McDonald that you need to check out. Just on the side of Ace Hardware is Scottsdale BBQ Company. From the name, you’d think this was truly lame – but it is awesome. The place is run by an exceedingly friendly family, and like that Cheers TV show – I think they know all of the customer’s names. The baby back ribs are to die for, with a full rack for $20 or a half rack for $12.50. We had the lunchtime pulled pork sandwcih which was excellent for under $8 with a side. Side dishes include black eyed peas, Southern Style Greens, and Red Beans and Rice. They wouldn’t let me leave without trying one of the three kinds of sweet tea that was amazing. The atmosphere at Scottsdale BBQ is basic – with Oprah running on the TV – but the friendly service and great food are over the top. This place is popular with locals, and great for takeout too.

Courtesy of the owner’s, here are their “Top 10 Reasons to Eat at SBBQ”:
1.) On the 8th Day, God made sweet tea.
2.) Nobody puts our baby backs in a corner… Nobody!
3.) Do it for the kids…
4.) Average summer temperature in Scottsdale, is 102. Grill temperature is 450…. You do the math.
5.) Yeah, but pork tastes GOOOOD…!!!
6.) Friends don’t let friends eat chain BBQ.
7.) Have you ever had a Tofu sandwich?
8.) Southern Greens, Blackeyed peas, cast iron cornbread….. Yes MA’AM I’m Hungry.
9.) Better not let joe catcha eatin a taco…
10) It’s always better when someone else is pulling your pork!

You’ll find the best BBQ in Scottsdale (or Phoenix) at

8471 McDonald Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480-948-4227 (4BBQ)

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