Best Barbecue Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona | Eater Phoenix

"Scott and Bekke Holmes get Phoenix diners as close to Texas barbecue nirvana as you can get in the Copper State. They focus on simple, unadorned smoked meats. Butcher paper. White bread. No sauce needed, though the homemade mustard sauce is more than welcome. Scott welded his own smokers. He feeds them precise blends of woods, including oak and Arizona pecan. His brisket is renowned — tender and peppery, melting like a meat pudding. Other standouts include a juicy turkey, spicy sausage, pastrami (special), and beef short ribs (special). For dessert, don’t miss Bekke’s smoked pecan pie." - Chris Malloy