Arizona BBQ Shack

4.3
464 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Arizona BBQ Shack
8471 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
85250, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
464 reviews
5 stars
327
4 stars
53
3 stars
23
2 stars
21
1 star
40

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some praising the brisket and pulled pork while others found it dry and lacking flavor.

Service

Service received positive remarks for being friendly and attentive, though there were some complaints about slow service and issues with orders.

Atmosphere

Customers enjoyed the lively atmosphere with live music and a cozy vibe, making it a popular spot for dining and entertainment.

Pricing

Some customers felt the prices were high for the quality of food received, leading to complaints about value for money.
  • DM
    Donovan Moore
    Jan 3, 2026
    2.0
    I don’t even know here to begin with this place. I truly have never had an experience like this before. I want to assume it was just a bad night for them since it was packed BUT received no discount for the horrible experience hence why a review must be written. As small business owner myself, if someone is not satisfied with their experience, it is my duty to do something to make up for that and nothing was done. Immediately waiter was rude when my mother was awaiting for her party to arrive as they tell her she will lose the table if we don’t show up. Upon sitting down, we waited 15 minutes to receive menus, we waited for another 15 minutes to receive just waters and none of the other drinks. Finally would receive all drinks except one after 5+ trips and 3 different server and over 45 total minutes. I never have needed to remind someone over 10 times of what was ordered (mind this is just for the drinks) We place our orders (3 of us) and it took 30 minutes to receive one order with no sides. Just the sandwich alone. 10 minutes later, fries and beans arrive but still no other food for the other 2 people with me. Finally receive those orders about 15 minutes my sandwich was ready. Ribs showed up Cold. Couldn’t get silverware for another 10 minutes. It was plain awful. Food was good though. I could go on but overall this was HANDS DOWN, the MOST disorganized establishment. I requested a discount of some sort, she agrees and then she hands me back the card reader with the same total amount like I couldn’t remember the original amount Save yourself the hassle and just go whenever an event is not being held
  • JB
    Jimmy Boyd
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    Got a chance to see my main man whose power on guitar. Small queen restaurant. Good food. Good service. I recommend
  • JZ
    John Zhang
    Dec 18, 2025
    2.0
    Literally right before I sat, someone posted a one star review of the place. Great vibes, waitress was really kind.. but food,;, i was expecting some juicy cut, but the meat was so dry, just like the other comments suggested. The hostess was kind enough to get me a more moist cut, but still, it looked like it’s been sitting there forever.
  • SS
    Scott Smith
    Dec 18, 2025
    2.0
    Hate to give a mom and pop place bad reviews but I recommend you skip this one. Seems like they just reheat your food in the back and it's all dried out.
  • PS
    Phil Shatz
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    What a great place. Joe is a brilliant musician and fab cook. This is gonna be my new hangout. Love the vibe.