NakedQ BBQ

There are a few places I haven't tried BBQ in the valley, but from what I have tried Naked BBQ is the best in Phoenix.  Too many places make their BBQ and the server it to you the next day or later in the week, but a real pit master knows BBQ must be served fresh or you might as well eat frozen pulled pork from the grocery store. Naked BBQ does it right, the meat stands on it's own without sauce, but I won't complain if you add sauce because that is delicious too. More...

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Very generous portions, friendly staff, fast service and wonderously delicious food!! Loved it!!

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Good pork sandwich,  especially for the meat's flavor. Nice, sweet cole slaw. For sauces, there's a selection of two tomato sauces, one vinegar mixture, a mustard sauce, and a rub on the side. I couldn't tell the difference between the house and spicy tomato sauces (both sweet), but other than that I had a good experience and will return. More...

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Super friendly staff, good food and fair prices! What more can you ask for?!?  This is based off of my first experience here but I will definitely be back and soon!

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This is the best BBQ in the Phoenix area. I accidentally found this place a few years ago and have been coming back ever since (the brisket is especially amazing). I'm very excited to hear that they opened a Chandler location which is closer to me. Would highly recommend More...

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This is the best barbecue I have had in a long time! I was on vacation in Scottsdale and came across Naked Barbecue.  The brisket was moist and the hot links were incredible. .. I loved the mac and cheese as well as the creamy slaw...I will definitely be back soon!!!! More...

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Great food and great service. I did a big catering order. They took their time and helped me. Everyone at my party was very impressed with the food!!!

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My sister's wedding was catered by naked bbq in April. (Amanda M.-see her review also!). Anywho I am a pescatarian; sorry to be difficult everyone. But I still enjoy delicious food and Naked BBQ delivered that! Everything was delicious, Slaw, green been, salad (ranch dressing), mac&cheese, cornbread... everything! I was also given a portobello mushroom since I would not be having the main entree meats. It was huge and good. Thank you for making the food delicious for my little sister's big day!! More...

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This place was delicious! We haven't been to a BBQ since we visited Canada. We got the brisket and pulled pork, it was yum! This was an awesome find! Would recommend and will return! More...

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Naked BBQ is fantastic!! I have eaten there on a regular basis - at least once a month since it opened.Great food, nice friendly staff - especially the owner, Oren. This meat is right up there at the top of my list with Little Miss BBQ on 7th St.Just wish they would cook a couple more racks of beef ribs on Saturday night - they are all gone so early. More...

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Pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked turkey. Tender and moist. So yummy. Cracked pepper mac-n-cheese. Fabulous!

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I have been searching for good Phoenix bbq for years facing mostly disappointment.  That ended today.  I ordered the two meat platter with sliced brisket and ribs.  Nice portions with 3 pieces of brisket and 4 bones of ribs.  The brisket is amazing.  Super tender, I did not need a knife to cut it.  Great flavor this was definitely slow cooked.  The ribs are meaty and a perfect consistency which for me is tender but not quite fall off the bone.  Sides are in good portions with the Mac n cheese a winner.  The baked beans were meaty with a little spice.  Reminded me of beans in Texas cooked over a fire in an iron skillet.  Atmosphere is casual and could easily accommodate dine in or carry out.  Unfortunately this snow bird is heading home so can't come back till fall.  Can't wait More...

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Excellent BBQ and fantastic service!! Had the 2 meat combo turkey & pulled pork + 2 side beans & potato salad the portions are HUGE. The wife and I also got 1lb of brisket it was INCREDIBLE. Hands down the best BBQ in AZ looking forward to that West Valley location coming soon! More...

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Pretty good bbq. I liked the sauces and also employee helped me save money by suggesting combination. Amazing service and will definitely come back.

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My husband and I have frequented this location, and ultimately decided to have Oren and his crew cater our wedding. We met with Oren at the Scottsdale location and went over all the logistics of the wedding. We were initially planning for 150 guests. Our menu consisted of sliced brisket, pulled pork, mac n cheese, green beans, green salad, coleslaw, and cornbread. They also served the peach cobbler in lieu of wedding cake. Along the wedding planning process, we determined we were going to need gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options for our guests. Oren came up with a balsamic portobello mushroom for our non-carnivorous friends and most everything that you would expect to be GF, was (meat, slaw, green beans, salad, etc). Oren was in constant contact through email with us and then we met again in person to finalize details. We ended up lowering our expected turn out to 130, and Oren was able to easily accommodate. He also coordinated and worked well with our wedding planner.Day of was like a dream. The crew was on time, organized, and executed buffet style dinner for 130 guests, flawlessly. Oren even personally went around and checked on our guests to ensure a good experience. He checked on us (bride and groom) throughout the night as well. The food was delicious and we received many complements on our selection. The pricing was reasonable too.  We were even able to use some of the trays from the restaurant, which was a nice touch to our rustic wedding/backyard bbq feel. We would highly recommend this restaurant and catering service, and I know our wedding planner stated she would recommend Naked as a BBQ vendor as well. Thanks Oren and your team for providing and excellent wedding dining experience to our family and friends!Amanda & Jeff More...

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I placed an order to go this afternoon and once again they did a great job - ribs, brisket, pulled pork were fantastic as usual.  The mac & cheese is a bit bland, but still good.  This is the best bbq in the valley. More...

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Great place to grab bbq in Phoenix just off the freeway . We will be back to try the beef ribs on Monday.

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I showed up 10 minutes after closing. I should have looked at their hours since they close at four. The owner was extremely kind and gave me a free serving of beef brisket for my troubles. How many places do you know that would do that? Awesome. More...

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Im leaving a five star review because of the last 2 years of amazing BBQ. I do have a cautionary tale though. I have come to this place a-lot, many times 2-3 visits a week.  We took a couple months off to try different types of food (got into pho phase). Decided to get it for some work mates on a Saturday, this is were it went bad. I hyped this place up to the well deserved pinnacle of smoked meat perfection, so begrudgingly my associates gave in and i drove from Glendale to get our meat candy. Ordered brisket sandwiches and a 2 meat meal with brisket and turkey. I get back to work grinning from ear to ear about the protein we will soon enjoy in our bellies and then it happened. First i open my mobile smoked protein carrier and take my first bite of brisket flavored card board,  I quickly ask my fellow lunch crew how there sandwiches are, im asked were is the sauce its dry like saw dust.  I had previously told them this place requires no sauce,(hence why i like it). Well in close i had to cover lunch that day because of my confidence in what has never been anything less then perfect brisket. Well i came in today thinking maybe it is off because of a whole new group of people, not the case it was perfect. On a side note i did call to let someone at the store know and they did not seem interested in hearing criticism. But who can blam them when they are always on point. More...

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I just found this place, and I was sold immediately by the fact that they serve their barbecue naked and let you pick your own seasonings and sauces. I got a two-meat platter with the pulled pork and sliced brisket, and they were delicious even without sauce. I especially loved the brisket and the little fatty edge on top. That's where all the flavor lives. Anyway, great place although the sides aren't as spectacular as the meat. I will be back. More...

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We were in the area and the hubs was craving BBQ. Upon seeing the pics on Yelp, we stopped by. Wow, we were impressed! It's tucked in the corner of a small shopping center but it's quite welcoming and the food is fresh and delicious. We had the ribs, brisket, corn, and slaw-all were tasty! The tea is also very good. If you're looking for good BBQ, stop by! You won't regret it! More...

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Great good and great service. Traditional BBQ with meats that are super flavorful without sauce. The way BBQ should be.

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This is the best BBQ I have had in AZ! Best price, best serving size and GREAT STAFF! I highly recommend Naked BBQ for any occasion ! ! It is clean, comfortable and offers take out by the pound or in individual servings! 2 great locations too! More...

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Amazing BBQ and wonderful customer service super friendly and the food speak for its self! Highly recommend if your looking for a BBQ SPOT

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Am new to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and have been hunting for a good BBQ place. Really happy we found Naked BBQ as it's the way I've always preferred having it served, sauce on the side. Portion size is good for the price. Sides were really good too. Will definitely be back! More...

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Yes, please!The brisket and spicy hot links were great.Sweet tea was just right.Pulled pork was perfect.Potato salad was very good.We will be back

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I see why the ratings are so good!!OK!!! The gentleman opened the pulled pork and with one flick of the wrist, separated the meat from the bone! !!!!! I was SOLLLLDDDDD!!! That damn pulled pork was superb!! That damn brisket was tender, juicy, heavenly, and mesmerizing!! Look, I took one bite of that little corn muffin and fell out my damn bed!! Even the Cole Slaw was perfect! They lost me on the Mac and cheese! The Mac and cheese was not good!! Still 5 stars cause of the damn meat and muffin!I'll try other sides next time! OR MAYBE I'LL JUST EAT THE MEAT and Muffins!! Just give me M&M please ... lolThe SWEET sauce was SWEEEEEETTT! $15 for a two meat plate with two sides and a muffin. I added two ribs for $4 (I haven't tasted them yet)! More...

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I would give this barbecue a solid 4/5! The portion sizes are good and the sides are amazing! Nut only complaint is the meat was a bit fattier than it typically is at other barbecue places and the cornbread was a little bit dry. The girl working the register was so nice and checked on how we were doing at our table, great service for a fast casual place! More...

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Naked BBQ is a solid choice when you need your BBQ fix but are short on time. They serve their meats without any sauce (which I where I assume the name Naked comes from, cause everyone i saw there was clothed! )$11 will get you a hearty meal with your choice of meat, two sides, a cornbread muffin, and some of the yummiest pickles. And for $4 extra you can choose two meats. Today I went with the chopped brisket which was delish (albeit a little fatty) and I topped it with a mixture of their spicy and mustard bbq sauces. That mustard bbq sauce is a winner! I also got the macaroni and cheese (thick and creamy) and the Carolina slaw (tangy with a kick). I was very satisfied and was hardly able to finish the whole meal. The service is also very friendly and helpful, which is always appreciated! I left and went back to work with a full tummy and a slight food coma! More...

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I was seriously surprised by this place. I had never had BBQ in Arizona before, so I really didn't know what to expect. But wow, it was fantastic. The brisket was on par with some of the best I've had in Texas. Friendly service and laid-back vibes; highly recommended! More...

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Found this place 2 weeks ago. And been here 4x since. I work near by and take my lunch breaks here. Pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches are my fav!

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I had been wanting to try this place for quite some time and we finally indulged for lunch this afternoon!Super duper convenient location right on Bell Rd.  Plenty of ample parking in a little strip mall.  Got there around lunch time this afternoon and thankfully, everyone in the place had already ordered and gotten their food - so we got there at the perfect time!  Yayyyyyyyy!I went with their 2-meat platter and opted for ribs and brisket.  In addition to the meats of your choosing, you can opt for 2 sides and I went with beans and mac 'n cheese.  AND in addition to all of that, I got a little corn muffin and pickled pickles and onions.  Plenty of food for an average amount of cash money.  The ribs were honestly among the best I've had.  Now I'm prefacing that by stating I'm not from Texas.  I'm not from Kansas City.  I'm not from the dirty South.  I don't proclaim to be the King 'o BBQ.  Everyone who says these ribs are really good will be, like, "OMG!!  You don't even know what real BBQ is!!!!"   Maybe I don't.  But I know it's considerably and significantly better than any ribs you'd get any chain restaurant so at this point in time - I am proclaiming that thus far, these are among the best ribs I've had.  The brisket was equally good but I'm not a brisket connoisseur... but again, it was extremely good.  Juicy, flavorful, moist and grilled / smoked to perfection.  If you haven't figured it out, it's called Naked BBQ because the meat comes naked - no BBQ sauce.  You have your choice of sweet or spicy.  I grabbed my lunch to go and smothered the meat with sauce when I got home.  Back to my lunch... the sides were awesome.  The seasoning on the mac 'n cheese was delicious and the beans had just the right amount of smokey flavor.  I would not hesitate to come back here to grab lunch or dinner to go.  My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed it.  Excellent customer service, friendly faces and plenty of food.  I would not hesitate to recommend Naked BBQ to fellow Yelp'ers, family and friends.  Definitely among the best BBQ in Arizona, in my ever so humble opinion.  Go check 'em out! More...

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Holy Cow! This is some of the best BBQ in the state. Mustard is fantastic on top of there perfectly smoked brisket.

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I go for BBQ everywhere I can around the country.   This was some of the best brisket I have ever had.  Sauces wonderful.   I'll be back.

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I got a chopped brisket sandwich and the brisket was insanely tender!  I wasn't a huge fan of the bun so in hindsight I wish I had just gotten meat only. I got the baked beans as a side and they were delicious. I appreciated the friendly service and how clean it was. I would definitely go here again for some more of that brisket!! More...

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Delicious! Brisket was amazing, Mac and cheese was awesome, and the muffins were great too! Everyone working here was so friendly and helpful with suggestions. Will definitely be back!

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This is a really good barbeque spot if your in the area.  I had the 1 meat platter which comes with 2 sides and a corn muffin.  I chose mac and cheese and potato salad then for meat i got the sausage link,  i enjoyed it all!  The cornbread didnt really have a pinch of sweetness to it which made it kind of bland tasting but no big deal.  They serve sweet or spicy sauce i feel like they taste exactly the same both were good. All in all this is a good barbeque spot! More...

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If you know me or have read any of my previous barbecue reviews, you should know by now that all barbecue joints in AZ are measured up against one man.  That man of course would be Scott Holmes of Little Miss BBQ.  Fair or unfair, that's the platinum standard.  Others I've tried in AZ put forth a worthy effort in most cases, but none can touch Scott's work.  That said, if prompted by a friend or a family member (or in this case the Phoenix New Times and Yelp), I will happily sit down and take in a barbecue experience almost anywhere.  Thus why I'm here, in a north Phoenix barbecue joint that has the New Times and Yelpers alike giddy for the meat.  On a Thursday at lunchtime, I stepped in and stepped up.Naked BBQ's flagship location can be found on the north side of Bell Road just a few blocks east of the I-17 freeway (they also have a location in north Scottsdale).  Tucked in the middle of a strip center, Naked won't wow anyone on the outside.  Inside you walk into a stack full of the same chopped wood they use for their smoker.  The stack actually acts as the start of the line when there is one (today there was not).  Owner Oren Hartman is pretty much sticking to the basics here with the type of meats and side accompaniments you would expect to see at most old school barbecue joints.  Brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, pulled pork, slaw, beans, you know the drill.  Like Little Miss they'll occasionally have a special meat on offering (such as Tri-Trip), but today I was here to sample their everyday meats and decipher whether they've perfected their craft.The closest thing to a sampler here?  The two meat platter.  For me that would require brisket (sliced, not chopped) and pulled pork.  Comes with a cornbread muffin and two sides (beans and creamy slaw for me).  I'd also read their mini peach cobbler is quite impressive so I got one of those with whipped cream.  Total cost for all the food and tax came to $20.  They also have two sauces available here: Sweet and Spicy.  I'm a firm believer that the best meats don't require sauce so I put those to the side unless absolutely necessary.  First up, pulled pork.  Juicy and tender, but the smoke flavor was somewhat muted.  I'm not certain how long they smoke the meat or which types of wood they're using (I'm assuming oak at minimum).  I liked what little smoke flavor I picked up, but I wish there had been just a little more.  As for the brisket?  I was given a mixture of lean and fatty.  The smoke ring wasn't as pronounced on this brisket as other joints I've been to, but the meat was still juicy.  Again, a relatively muted smoke flavor on this one which was a little bit of a letdown.  So I applied the sauces on both meats.  I will say their sauces are excellent and you really can't go wrong pairing either of these with any of their meats.  For my money, I'd say apply the sweet to the pork and apply the spicy to the brisket.  The beans and slaw were both on point with a slightly spicy kick to the beans and a nice crunchy, mellowing coolness from the slaw.  The cornbread muffin?  Nice and moist and not too crumbly (perfect to dip in one of the sauces).  Lastly, there was the peach cobbler.  And this was indeed a treat.  Fantastic warm flaky crust, just the right touch of cinnamon mixed in, and the peach slices themselves had a delicious candied texture.  A great finisher I highly recommend (with or without whipped cream).All in all, just enough to get a four out of five from yours truly.  Not surprisingly, its no Little Miss (no one in AZ is as of yet), but it's a worthy addition to the repertoire.  Scott Holmes is unusual in that he buys super expensive meat for his barbecue whereas Naked is using pretty much the same quality meat most local barbecue joints use.  And given that, Naked makes quality use of them.  Their excellent sauces certainly boost the meats they serve, and the sides and dessert were all phenomenal.  Oren Hartman has a pretty good operation going here.  One that pedestrian barbecue fans will undoubtedly cheer and root for.  Keep on smokin, Oren, keep on smokin. More...

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First Time but Im sure We Will Be Back. Hot Links here I come!! Yuum. The place smells delightful, service is great-take advantage of take out. Either way you cant go wrong.

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Loved this place! I didn't actually inside I ordered the two meat platter for pick up and I absolutely loved it. The ribs were tender and very flavorful. The brisket was perfect. The sides were a bit small but still good. I do wish they would of given me more sauce as well. Over all it is some of the best barbecue and it wasn't too heavy. We will be back soon. More...

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I stopped in on my lunch break and had the chopped brisket sandwich it was amazing!! I also had a side of mac and cheese and the peach cobbler. Everything was good this will not be the last time I stop. More...

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Excellent BBQ!  I had the chopped brisket, spicy sausage, potato salad, and cole slaw.  - The chopped brisket was tender, with a nice light bark.  Deep smokey flavor- I'm not always a fan of smoked sausage, but I loved the spicy sausage.  Just the right amount of heat and went perfectly with the vinegar sauce- The potato salad was creamy and hearty.  Complemented the meats well- I'm not usually a cole slaw fan, but I really enjoyed the slaw at Naked BBQ.  Just the right amount of crisp and flavor and not too creamyI also liked the sweet BBQ sauce and really enjoyed the pickles.  Very friendly service.  When I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be paying this place a visit. More...

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I've been going to Naked every week for months now. I just got back from Kansas City and I've got to say that the KC Barbecue that I tried was definitely good but  had nothing on Naked!

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Good BBQ joint my husband and I stopped by while on our way to Sedona from Cali. They serve the meats "naked" without BBQ sauce and you can add how much sauce you want after you order. We split the 2 Meat Platter ($15) which comes with 2 meat choices, 2 sides, and 1 mini cornbread. I think it may be a bit over priced (but comparing it to Phils BBQ tickler plate in SD) but the quality of the meat is good so that makes sense. Good to try, but probably would chose a different BBQ joint next time. More...

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I thought this place sold barbecue grills every time I drove past it. Then I happened to see a review and realized it was food! My husband and I went in to try it it's got really delicious sauce good choices good amount of food and dessert! My husband said this is definitely a place he would like to come again although I prefer a thicker sweeter barbecue sauce. He had the special which I think was two or three different kinds of meats and I just had the pulled pork. The coleslaw and beans are good choices for sides and they have banana pudding or cobbler for dessert. We would come back here. More...

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