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    Waldo's BBQ

    271 Reviews
    #12 of 825 Restaurants in Mesa
    $$ - $$$American, Barbecue
    4500 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-7914
    +1 480-807-1645
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    Overview
    4.0
    271 reviews
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good32%
    • Average11%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “cornbread” (44 reviews)
    “pulled pork” (38 reviews)
    “ribs” (60 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Barbecue
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    4500 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-7914
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    1 - 10 of 271 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Phenomenal

    The selection and service was phenomenal. This place was recommended by another bar/grill. The baby back ribs are awesome!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Purrplehelmet
    Reviewed 4 November 2018 via mobile
    Average

    This was an average Barbque location, not worth a special trip but ok if you are driving by. Serving sizes are large. We enjoyed the onion rings and flatbread shrimp appetizer (although seemed more doughy than a flatbread), the chicken was dry, and the ribs...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank 586kristing
    Reviewed 31 October 2018
    HUGE amount of food

    We'd heard about Waldo's so prepared for tonight (ie: didn't have lunch!) I ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs; hubby ordered a full rack. I don't often order ribs because they are "iffy" but ours were good. Totally slipped off the bone and the sauce...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Kelli H
    Reviewed 23 October 2018
    Yummy

    Waldo's BBQ has a great menu selection of lots of yummy BBQ items. We had a group of 10 people and everyone loved the food. The meals are priced right for what you get. Staff and service was good.

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank JDtravel4fun
    Reviewed 1 October 2018
    Still A Favorite

    This negative review was for me to write, but since I was the one responsible for bringing in 8 people with me because I'd told them how great the food was... it's up to me to share how badly it went. After our softball tournament...More

    Date of visit: April 2018
    Thank David U
    Reviewed 28 August 2018
    Very good barbecue!

    Fun environment! Also one located at Val Vista and Williams Field in Gilbert. Would highly recommend!

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank Cathy C
    Reviewed 11 August 2018
    LUNCH

    This is how B B Q should be done ! I have been here numerous times and have never had anything that I didn't like ! P.S., Try their Jerk.

    Date of visit: January 2018
    Thank X9289ZNharryd
    Reviewed 13 July 2018 via mobile
    Very disappointing

    We arrived at 4 o'clock and there was only 1 couple eating. That should have been our first clue that this wasn't going to be a good meal The service was good but the food...not so much. Everything was very dry and had no taste....More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank CAPTAIN711
    Reviewed 13 June 2018
    Best barbeque in the east side valley.

    I've been driving and seeing these " Waldo's sign " from the street ,until one day,I decided to stop by and ordered a take out. I would say I wasn't disappointed, I ordered there sampler consisting of pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket ( very...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank ilemuy0131
    Reviewed 21 May 2018 via mobile
    Not bad for AZ bbq

    Was in Waldo’s over the weekend with my girlfriend and her parents. The onion rings were amazing, the brisket was tender, the pulled pork was pulled and the turkey was chopped. BBQ sauce is flavorful and the sides were quite good. Would definitely go back.

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank Tony F

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    Tom S
    26 March 2017|
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    Response from MisterMikeTheGreat | Reviewed this property |
    The kind of smoky-semi-sweet that pairs perfectly with the ribs and brisket!
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    USD 4 - USD 65
    Cuisine
    American, Barbecue
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
    Good for
    Groups, Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday
    10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 4500 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-7914
    • Location: United States  >  Arizona (AZ)  >  Central Arizona  >  Mesa
    • Phone Number: +1 480-807-1645
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    Description
    Best Local Barbecue in the State of Arizona. Smoked meats that make your mouth water; side dishes that are never ending; and a friendly staff to boot! Come on down to taste it for yourself!
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