Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (acer2x)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:40:44 GMT

The landlord exercised his right of distraint for non-payment of rent. The place is empty. There's a notice on the door from the landlord.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:04:08 GMT

acer2x

Memphis Best is now closed.

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Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (acer2x)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:50:43 GMT

Memphis Best is now closed.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (EdSails)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:16:10 GMT

I agree, Bonk, Don and Charlies was great. I've been there twice now. Their chopped steak grilled "Chicago style" has the flavor of all the prime rib, NY and other cuts they chop into it. And I have never had a place put a more perfect char on a piece of meat yet have the inside a nice medium rare.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:41:16 GMT

Sorry for the delay -- saw your question last week but wanted to make sure I had a couple of minutes to respond, and that hasn't happened often lately.

Yes, we did get to Memphis Best. I was very happy with it.

Our dining experience was made very complicated because my dad and his wife blew a tire en route to meeting us there, so first we sat in the restaurant and were tortured by the smell and then we had to actually eat sort of fast after we found out they were rescued by the rental company but would not be joining us.

My wife and I got the sampler. The pulled beef and the hot met were amazing. The beef tasted like excellent brisket, and I've never had hot met that good before.

The ribs were among the best I've had too. Pretty funny -- we had baseball jerseys on and were trying to be neat, so I saw a guy at an adjacent table take his fork and strip the meat off, and I did the same. It was a plastic fork and required very little effort to pull the meat off the bones cleanly.

The sauce was a little spicier than I thought, not that there's anything wrong with that, but I was expecting more of a molasses-based sauce and it was thinner and hotter than I expected.

We also did...is it Don and Charlie's? The Giants' hang out in Scottsdale. My dad had heard about it and I actually had not, and I called most of the shots that week so I didn't want to say no and turn into the food nazi. The shrimp were really good there.

And of course we did Chompie's. Twice.

The thing about Phoenix is I've eaten at a lot of places and I've never come away thinking I got ripped off. Nowhere has overly steep prices and the portions are normally huge.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:44:56 GMT

BONK,
Glad you enjoyed it!
Curious----- Did you make it to Memphis Best?????

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:02:57 GMT

Foodbme

EdSails

Personally, I'd prefer places that might reflect AZ local food. Pizza will be out-------sounds like that is no better than I can find here in SoCal. Sounds like Roberto's is out too------I definitely have exceptional Mexican places I go to so if it's not great and unique, I'll pass. There used to be a place in Old Scottsdale that had Navajo Tacos and sopapillas but I couldn't find it last time I was there. That place also had an excellent pozole. I know TexAz is definitely on my list for either lunch or dinnner so I am flexible.

Fry Bread House
4140 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-351-2345
They're supposed to be the best makers of Fry Bread in the Valley. They have Fry Bread Tacos & Dessert Tacos and other dishes using fry bread. I've not eaten there but they have a big reputation. Nothing fancy but good. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/147847349148

For Southwestern, Cartwrights in Cave Creek that I listed above and Renegade Canteen. Both are dinner only and a little upscale casual.
http://www.renegadecanteen.com/food-and-bar.html
Another Good Downscale Casual place I enjoy for Southwestern is Carlsbad Tavern in Scottsdale. New Mexico style food includig a Green Chile Cheesburger. They also have Pozole. Lunch & Dinner. http://www.carlsbadtavern.com/

Your call on Carlsbad Tavern was a very good one. We had a party of five looking for good local fare and everyone found something they liked. Plus the portions and prices were excellent.

I got the Carne Adovado for $12 and couldn't even come close to finishing it. It was overflowing with meat.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:25:24 GMT

It seems like if you were going to fold up shot, doing so right before spring training when your restaurant is 1/2 mile from a ballpark would be ill advised.

I'll take the number with and make sure they're open before we go. Thanks.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:37:33 GMT

Bonk

Best of Memphis BBQ site is down...please tell me it's still open.

I just called there for you and got their recorded message since they normally close on Sunday & Monday's.
Sure sounds like they're still in operation in Goodyear however, they did close the Buckeye location when they moved to Goodyear.
15560 W Roosevelt St Ste B104, Goodyear · (623) 327-9700

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:24:42 GMT

Best of Memphis BBQ site is down...please tell me it's still open.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:54:53 GMT

Bonk

Foodbme

Bonk

Foodbme

Bonk

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.
I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.
The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Don't know if you've been out here before, but if you're a BB Fan & have time, be sure to visit the Salt River Fields At Talking Stick.
http://saltriverfields.com/
And the Cubbies at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. It will be torn down soon. It's one of the original Cactus League fields. End of an Era. A new stadium being built.
http://www.hohokamstadium.com/

We're Cubs fans and did the Mesa thing last time. I'm glad we did it but it's everything bad about the Wrigley experience without the positives.

We're going to Salt River twice for a Red-AZ game and a Cubs-Rockies game. We're also going to Texas' park in Surprise and the World Baseball Classic at whatever they're calling Bank One Ballpark this week.

Bank One is now Called Chase Field.
Only a bank could afford putting their name on it using your money or Bailout Money!
While you're down there, just a block away is Alice Cooperstown, Shock Rocker Alice Coopers place.
Be sure to order a BIG UNIT Hot Dog.
Named after Randy Johnson.
http://www.alicecooperstown.com/
Also, just a couple blocks South of Chase Field is Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles. The Original building is just behind the new place.
http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/

Cooperstown was on the list anyway (the Bourdain episode made me want to go), but thanks for the tip about Lo Lo's. I'd seen it mentioned on here a couple of times but didn't really its proximity to the baseball field. I'd really like to give that place a try.

If you go on LoLo's web site and click on the map's Satellite View, you'll see Chase Field with the roof open at the corner of Jefferson & 7th St.
Look down & Left a little bit (South & West) and you'll see LoLo's at the corner of South Central & W. Yuma Streets

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:54:53 GMT

Foodbme

Bonk

Foodbme

Bonk

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.
I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.
The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Don't know if you've been out here before, but if you're a BB Fan & have time, be sure to visit the Salt River Fields At Talking Stick.
http://saltriverfields.com/
And the Cubbies at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. It will be torn down soon. It's one of the original Cactus League fields. End of an Era. A new stadium being built.
http://www.hohokamstadium.com/

We're Cubs fans and did the Mesa thing last time. I'm glad we did it but it's everything bad about the Wrigley experience without the positives.

We're going to Salt River twice for a Red-AZ game and a Cubs-Rockies game. We're also going to Texas' park in Surprise and the World Baseball Classic at whatever they're calling Bank One Ballpark this week.

Bank One is now Called Chase Field.
Only a bank could afford putting their name on it using your money or Bailout Money!
While you're down there, just a block away is Alice Cooperstown, Shock Rocker Alice Coopers place.
Be sure to order a BIG UNIT Hot Dog.
Named after Randy Johnson.
http://www.alicecooperstown.com/
Also, just a couple blocks South of Chase Field is Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles. The Original building is just behind the new place.
http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/

Cooperstown was on the list anyway (the Bourdain episode made me want to go), but thanks for the tip about Lo Lo's. I'd seen it mentioned on here a couple of times but didn't really its proximity to the baseball field. I'd really like to give that place a try.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:12:14 GMT

While at Talking Stick Fields, go across the 101 Freeway to the Talking Stick Resort & Casino. There's a Cajun Food place in there that's supposed to serve pretty good Cajun Fare. I've not been there yet.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:09:00 GMT

Bonk

Foodbme

Bonk

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.
I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.
The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Don't know if you've been out here before, but if you're a BB Fan & have time, be sure to visit the Salt River Fields At Talking Stick.
http://saltriverfields.com/
And the Cubbies at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. It will be torn down soon. It's one of the original Cactus League fields. End of an Era. A new stadium being built.
http://www.hohokamstadium.com/

We're Cubs fans and did the Mesa thing last time. I'm glad we did it but it's everything bad about the Wrigley experience without the positives.

We're going to Salt River twice for a Red-AZ game and a Cubs-Rockies game. We're also going to Texas' park in Surprise and the World Baseball Classic at whatever they're calling Bank One Ballpark this week.

Bank One is now Called Chase Field.
Only a bank could afford putting their name on it using your money or Bailout Money!
While you're down there, just a block away is Alice Cooperstown, Shock Rocker Alice Coopers place.
Be sure to order a BIG UNIT Hot Dog.
Named after Randy Johnson.
http://www.alicecooperstown.com/
Also, just a couple blocks South of Chase Field is Lo Lo's Chicken & Waffles. The Original building is just behind the new place.
http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:26:44 GMT

Foodbme

Bonk

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.
I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.
The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Don't know if you've been out here before, but if you're a BB Fan & have time, be sure to visit the Salt River Fields At Talking Stick.
http://saltriverfields.com/
And the Cubbies at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. It will be torn down soon. It's one of the original Cactus League fields. End of an Era. A new stadium being built.
http://www.hohokamstadium.com/

We're Cubs fans and did the Mesa thing last time. I'm glad we did it but it's everything bad about the Wrigley experience without the positives.

We're going to Salt River twice for a Red-AZ game and a Cubs-Rockies game. We're also going to Texas' park in Surprise and the World Baseball Classic at whatever they're calling Bank One Ballpark this week.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (1bbqboy)

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:43:37 GMT

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Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:51:40 GMT

JRPfeff

acer2x

There are still some cotton fields here.

I was told by my realtor that Buckeye (or maybe Maricopa County) is still the largest cotton producing area on the planet.

I believe it's Maricopa County. As you probably remember, a lot of cotton is grown on the various Indian Reservation lands.
Next to Casino's, it's their biggest cash crop!!

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (acer2x)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:46:57 GMT

No website yet. Here is their modest Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/p...st-Bbq/202607599834236

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmWrOKQF7Q0

I'll try to get there next week.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (JRPfeff)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:46:13 GMT

Bonk,

The Reds-Indians stadium complex is really nice. They have a lot of good options for ballpark food there.

There is a pizza place just south of the ballpark on Estrella Parkway that may be the best in the West Valley. Taste of Italy is owned by an Italian gentleman by way of Brooklyn, and there really isn't anything to compare his pizzas to in the area.

Jim

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (JRPfeff)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:34:23 GMT

acer2x

Red's Grill is the other restaurant. Great burgers.

Red's Grill is the 19th hole stop at the Wigwam. They have tremendous appetizer deals for happy hour (beer is not bad either). We loved the grilled artichokes, but they don't show up on the online menu.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (JRPfeff)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:28:52 GMT

acer2x

There are still some cotton fields here.

I was told by my realtor that Buckeye (or maybe Maricopa County) is still the largest cotton producing area on the planet.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:11:27 GMT

Bonk

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.
I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.
The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Don't know if you've been out here before, but if you're a BB Fan & have time, be sure to visit the Salt River Fields At Talking Stick.
http://saltriverfields.com/
And the Cubbies at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. It will be torn down soon. It's one of the original Cactus League fields. End of an Era. A new stadium being built.
http://www.hohokamstadium.com/

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Bonk)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:06:06 GMT

Thanks for the tip on this place...we're coming to spring training next month and one of the places we're stopping is the Reds'/Indians' complex in Goodyear.

I've always wanted to try Interstate BBQ -- looks like this is pretty similar to that.

The funny thing is: The thread title cut off the "AZ", and I live in Ohio, so I when I saw "Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye" I assumed the next word was "state" and that's why I clicked on this thread. As it turns out the new location is on the same street as the ballpark in Goodyear.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (acer2x)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:58:48 GMT

There are still some cotton fields here.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:30:31 GMT

History of the Wigwam Resort:
http://www.wigwamresort.com/arizona-resort-history.shtml

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:23:34 GMT

For all you history buffs, here's the history of Goodyear AZ.
The Wigwam Resort was built as a place where all the Goodyear Execs could stay when visiting the business.
http://www.russlyon.com/history-of-goodyear-arizona.html

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (acer2x)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:29:00 GMT

I was stopped in Buckeye last year. No ticket! Don't know why I was stopped. No explanation given.
Will visit Memphis soon and report back.
The Wigwam has changed the names of their restaurants. Arizona Kitchen is now Litchfield's. It higher priced but not outrageous. I had excellent Colorado lamb chops there.Probably the best fine dining in the West Valley.
Red's Grill is the other restaurant. Great burgers.

Waddell's Longhorn Corral is my favorite place in the area.

For Chinese, I like Eest Asian Bistro on Dysart.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (EdSails)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:26:29 GMT

I still remember my visit to Memphis Best. I mentioned to the owner that his was the best barbecue in the Southwest, comparable to my favorite place in L.A., JayBee's House of Barbecue in Gardena. As soon as I mentioned that his eyes lit up. "That's my family's place"' he said. I told him his Aunt Beverly made the best BBQ. He sadly told me she had recently passed away. We then discussed his cousins, the Neely's of Interstate BBQ. I have that on my list of "must go" places anytime I visit Phoenix.

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (Foodbme)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:17:08 GMT

JRPfeff,
Your post reminds me to mention that Memphis Best BBQ has moved to Goodyear from Buckeye.
http://www.bestbbqofmemphis.com/news.php

Re:Memphis Best BBQ in Buckeye AZ (JRPfeff)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:05:58 GMT

acer2x

Another place near Buckeye is www.waddellslonghorncorral.com

Just exit off I10 at Jackrabbit Road.

A Roadfood classic!

Their burgers are excellent. Their motto is:

Warm Beer Bad Food Lousy Service

"The Horn" has become the hangout for the guys I work with. We have a couple dedicated OTB horse racing addicts and now the rest of us are playing the ponies, too.

Our realtor mentioned that they have an excellent breakfast and Pie Diva and I tried it today. The Longhorn is 4 eggs, 4 slices bacon, 4 sausage patties, a large slice of ham, excellent home fries and toast. All the meats were tasty, and the bacon was fairly thick.

All for just $8.99, served from 10-2 daily. A meal for 2 if your initials aren't C.T.D.