The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Arizona — 2026
We compared all 373 BBQ joints in Arizona on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · Harold's Cave Creek CorralCave Creek
#2 · Flame BroilerTempe
#3 · Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and SteakhousePhoenix
#4 · Fork and Fire Smokehouse and TaproomOro Valley Smokehouse
#5 · Brushfire Bbq Co.Tucson Ribs
#6 · Uncle Buds PlacePrescott
#7 · The Barbecue Company Grill and CafePhoenix BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches
#8 · Big John's Texas BBQPage Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled pork
#9 · Dickey's Barbecue PitPhoenix BrisketRibs
#10 · Bootleggers Modern American SmokehouseScottsdale Smokehouse
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.