Armadillo Willy's BBQ

The staff here was very friendly and fun to deal with, especially the cashier. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. Don’t get me wrong, the meats were cooked perfectly, juicy and delicious. But the bark, my favorite part of smoked barbecue, was lacking some flavor and pepperiness. The portion sizes were pretty decent and they run on average with what a lot of barbecue places charge

It was my first time there. The food was good! Definitely recommend the corn muffin!! The atmosphere was nice and it wasn't too crowded for a Friday. The chef's behind the counter were super nice!! The women's washroom could use some work tho. The guy in the office or register could have been a little more friendly too. But overall it was a good food spot. And not too busy for Friday lunch.

Armadillo Willy’s BBQ catered our 50-year high school reunion at the Mountain View Community Center, and they did a fantastic job from start to finish! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the setup was done on time. The staff member who delivered and set up the buffet was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was perfect. Our event started at 6, and dinner was scheduled for 7. He arrived right on time and did a great job of unobtrusively getting things set up while staying out of the way as our Social Hour commenced. When our originally contracted location in Sunnyvale closed earlier this year, our order was seamlessly transferred to the San Mateo location, ensuring we could keep our plans on track. Early on, we were treated to a pre-event tasting so we could choose our side dishes. Catering Manager Jennifer was fantastic—quick to respond, patient with my many questions, and even had a few suggestions. I loved that she provided a “key” indicating which items had food-sensitivity ingredients, so we could label dishes that were gluten-free, vegetarian, and so on. Everything was beautifully packaged and thoughtfully supplied: compostable plates and utensils, plastic tablecloths, reusable plastic serving spoons and tongs, plenty of BBQ sauce, and even wet-wipes! We were able to get standalone heating stands for a small fee, which worked great for our buffet. Excellent food, great people, and truly outstanding service—I can’t recommend them highly enough! Lisa Stambaugh Awalt HS Class of ’75 50-year Reunion Event Chairperson

Armadillo Willy's recently remodeled. They added new Pepsi art inside the restaurant. It was a bit sad to see them mostly empty at around 7pm. Last time I was here, they got rid of the flavored mineral waters. This time, the ginger ale, flavored lemonades, flavored ice teas and etc are now gone. For to-go, I got my favorite, brisket and ribs family pack $79. The meat was a bit dry. Luckily, there's plenty of BBQ sauce included. The garlic fries were soggy by the time I got them home. Next time, I won't order them for to-go. The food is still good. 2025 update. This is the last remaining Armadillo Willy's location out of four. Tonight's meal was an El Jefe sandwich (pulled pork, brisket, sausage and slaw) $19.50. This was OK. Their family packs are much better. They recently got rid of their flavored mineral water machine. Service was fine for a order at the cashier type of restaurant. Original review: The restaurant was empty at 6pm on a Wednesday night. My food came out quick. We got the Texas BBQ ribs w/potato salad and garlic fries $28 + side of brisket $5.40 and baby back ribs w/cajun fries and house salad $30.50 + side of brisket $5.40. The Texas ribs were ok. Slightly burnt and smoky. It didn't fall off the bone but still retained some moisture. The baby back ribs were a little bit better with the meat almost falling off the bone. The highlight for us were the garlic fries! So good. I should have gotten rid of the other sides and went with all garlic fries. As for the brisket, it was OK and needed BBQ sauce. We should have asked for more fattier pieces. Service is as expected for a self serve, pay at the cashier first restaurant.

If you're looking for an intense smoked BBQ flavor, you won't find it here. The meats are cooked perfectly but it's lacking smoke flavor. Food plating and presentation is great. Dining room is excellent with adequate seating. Nice atmosphere for family or group of various sizes. We have been here a few times and always order the BBQ Rib and Brisket Platter. The BBQ sauces are okay. The corn salad and peanut slaw are tasty.

The food experience here is super mid. The brisket and Texas BBQ ribs are drying than my kid's chicken tenders. It was edible with their BBQ sauce but it was a struggle. The ribs do come off the bone pretty easily and the fatter pieces were quite tender for the brisket but again, super dry. Mac and cheese was good. Fries were okay but nothing really stands out.

I travel all over California trying different bbq foods. Order the ribs+1 which was tri-tip and fries with texas toast and corn bread. They gave me 2 texas toast and not my corn bread. The tri-tip very dry like if its yesterday meat. The ribs were mid but did also receive a hard dried up piece. Fries were the best part of the meal.

This was my second visit to Armadillo. I ordered the small chicken BBQ plate, and while the food was tasty, the portion size was disappointingly small. That’s the main reason I gave it 3 stars. The meal cost $18 plus tip, which felt a bit pricey for the amount served.

I am a Taxan born and raised. I have been in the bay area for 2 years now and I had no idea this restaurant was less than 10 Mins from me. It was totally a nostalgic moment. The cashier waa aupwe Sweet and nice...I felt that southern hospitality haha. And the interior decor was a Rustic cowboy theme. Nailed it. And the food! Good mac and cheese, delicious Corn read, potato Salad was ok, And then I has the jalapeno cheddar sausage. I will go back on a Thursday for baked potatoes A Taste of Texas in the bay area

Decided to try this place having tried all the other eateries in this plaza. There was no line and we ordered right away. There were tons of open tables. It was well decorated inside as well. However, it is too dark in here for my liking. We got a build your own Texas plate. It was an okay amount of food for price. Texas bbq ribs 4/5 These are the only reason I'd come back. They were tasty and tender. And I love how much cartilage they had in them as well. Dipped in the bbq sauce and it was delicious! Baby back ribs 1/5 Very dry and overcooked. Lots of crispy bits but because it was burnt. Even the sauce couldn't save them Brisket (fatty parts) 2/5 Also super dry and not fatty and juicy as was described by the cashier. Needed a ton of sauce but I would not get again Fries 4/5 These fries were nice cut size and super delicious. Went well with the bbq sauce or ketchup. Potato salad 3/5 Standard but not overly mayo-y! Overall I can see why this place seems to be struggling for business. I'm not sure I'd come back unless I really really needed to have the Texas bbq ribs.

Service was ordinary Brisket was dry and didn't have that Smokey flavor lingering in the meat. Rib's were pretty tender, but nothing to brag about. Jalapeño sausage was flavorful, and tasted a lot better with the side of sauce provided to enhance the flavor. Sweet Potato Fries was the best thing on the menu, aside from the side of beans.

I was the first person in the store. They literally unlocked the store as I walked up. I was the first person to order and as I sat there for nearly 14 minutes and watching them produce all kinds of DoorDash orders and to go orders my order didn't appear until I asked for a refund at which point Jose told me there were people in front of me. I asked how that could be since I was the first person to walk in the store. Meanwhile, I won't be tolerating stores that put DoorDash ahead of customer standing in front of them anymore. They were going nuts back there, producing orders for everyone, but what was standing in front of them I'd probably the most annoying thing is I saw the meal eventually that I was going to eat and it was not $44 worth of food. It was a few skimpy pieces of beef but $44 for brisket two sides, a muffin and a soda. Between the prices and the priority for DoorDash, it's a hard no

Was in need of a quick lunch while running some errands in the shopping center. We decided to stop here with it being closest in proximity. Having not been here for years I was excited to give something I used to visit pretty often as a kid a try once again. I ordered the brisket sandwich with tater tots. The sandwich had a decent amount of meat on it, bun was toasted nicely and they offer two different bbq sauces served hot right at the pickup counter. I think the sauces are a must or the sandwich would've been very dry. Overall I thought the sandwich was good, the meat was flavorful and just how I remembered it from long ago. The tots were good, hot and crispy. Inside they have a ton of tables. The restaurant was fairly clean however a ton of sodas were out. The staff were very friendly and let us know about the daily special. I'm happy we stopped by here after a long break in between visits. It's a place I might come back to again to try something different, but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for to eat lunch.

I was in need of a quick lunch and was in the area, so decided to check out Armadillo Willy's for the first time in a very long time. The menu is massive, with so many options but I decided to keep it light and go with a Tri tip sandwich with a side of their Mac n cheese. After tip it came out to around $22 I'm not gonna lie, I had pretty low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised and it how tasty the meat was and how filling I ended up getting. The bun was buttery and soft and the tri tip wasn't dry which is a win in my book. It definitely needed some of their bbq sauce, which is available hot at their self serve station. The Mac n cheese was also pretty tasty. Creamy texture, just needed to add some salt and I enjoyed it. Overall I think if I'm craving bbq and I don't have a ton of time, this is a solid option. It's not necessarily a spot I'd go out of my way for but wouldn't hesitate eating here again. They do have some daily specials which look intriguing, so might have to come back to try those out.

Pros: easy parking as it is in the Target Bridgepoint strip mall and one of the few bbq places on the peninsula. Got the create your own plate with 3 meats and 2 sides. The Mac n cheese with bacon was super flavorful and the peanut slaw--just as tasty. Pricing is fair. Unfortunately the meats were 1/3 being good. The brisket (i recommend the fatty version as it is more juicy tender and smokey. The pulled pork and ribs (tough, dry, chewy, flavorless--thank goodness for the bbq sauce) were below meh---the premade ribs and the pulled pork are better at Costco.

Armadillo Willy's recently remodeled. They added new Pepsi art inside the restaurant. It was a bit sad to see them mostly empty at around 7pm. Last time I was here, they got rid of the flavored mineral waters. This time, the ginger ale, flavored lemonades, flavored ice teas and etc are now gone. For to-go, I got my favorite, brisket and ribs family pack $79. The meat was a bit dry. Luckily, there's plenty of BBQ sauce included. The garlic fries were soggy by the time I got them home. Next time, I won't order them for to-go. The food is still good.

Wrapped in paper and love, I bring brisket, not flowers. I know I've won the only heart that matters. Yummy! 16 hour brisket, you can pick learn or juicy of half half. I went with the half half for the variety because why not. Juicy is super good. Next time I'll go with all juicy. Meat is tender and the bbq sauce placed on the side for you to pour in yourself. Just as little or much as you want. No drink. The meal plate came with two sides: peanut coleslaw is a little spicy not very much, seems like a slight wasabi taste to me. Other side was pinto beans which was ok, one of the healthier choices for sides if you're gonna indulge but still want to keep it clean. Surprised there were good large chunks of brisket INSIDE the pinto beans sides (yay!). Ribs can be a little dry, better with bbq sauce Ordering was fast and easy. Ready in 5-8 mins at 4-5pm weekend time Ambiance is casual and dim. Some board games for kids to play if you want to hangout for a while. It's cool

One of the best places to get BBQ! We were introduced here by a good friend and this will be our go to spot! We all got the build your own which is $34. You can choose 3 meats and 2 sides. I got the Andouille sausage, baby back ribs and the brisket. The sausages was good but probably won't get it again, didn't think it was anything special. The ribs though, that was amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of the brisket, thought it was a little to dry buttt it did taste really good with their bbq sauce. For the sides I got their pinto beans and Cesar salad. The beans was soo tasty and flavorful, loved eating a bite of the ribs and then a spoonful of beans! Cesar salad helped cleanse my palate. I had leftovers for the next day and it tasted just as great.

Place wasn't busy when I went and you order at the counter then have a seat. I got the small plate with fries and pulled pork while my friend got the create your own with sausage, ribs, and brisket. Everything was okay, it lacked a little flavor and some of the meats were dry. I drenched most of it in bbq sauce which helped a little. The cashier was really friendly in answering our questions and giving us recommendations on what to order. There are plenty of tables for you to sit at and the overall store was pretty clean. I definitely want to come back and try other items on the menu and hoping for a different outcome.

Our local go to place for ribs and stuff even though it's a Bay Area chain restaurant. Very convenient location at Bridgepoint shopping center. Tesla chargers nearby. Great comfort food and excellent service. Always busy. Reasonable prices. Good for groups and family with bbq restaurant ambience. Highly recommended.

Armadillo Willy's has locations across the Bay Area. They're mainly on the peninsula and South Bay but have a location in Dublin. I wasn't really impressed with the Que here. The top of the ribs were so dry, had to pick it off. But the meat at least wasn't dry. The brisket was a little too fatty. The sides were ok, pretty standard sides. The take out order took about 30 minutes. A long time considering it's not like they're preparing everything fresh. The prices are high, about $30ish per meat combo. Plenty of seating in the dining room.

Ordered takeout and food was ready on time. Texas BBQ Ribs. Overall, solid flavors and would order again. Cornbread muffin: Comes with cinnamon-honey butter. Nice flavors, but wish it was a bit more moist. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how content I was. Don't expect to be blown away, but it's a solid spot when you are craving bbq.

A few of my friends wanted to try this place for a while now and today we got together to grab dinner and came here. We got the Belly Buster because we wanted to try pretty much everything they had to offer and for $100 you can easily feed 5 people with potential leftovers. Everything we had was pretty good, although the ribs could've been a bit more tender but the flavor was on point. The staff are very friendly, they offered suggestions of the most popular items were, and clarified any questions we had about the menu. Each table and booth is setup like a picnic table making it a comfortable, casual spot.

It's been a while since I was able to visit this place. This place is pretty decent. If you need a quick fix for bbq, it always hits. I came here with my SIL because she wanted to walk around. We ended up ordering the texas sausage platter with salad and beans. Then 2 kids menus, mac and cheese and kids bbq chicken. The food was good, not too salty and the sauces were hella good. Wish they had more selection, but the bbq and jalapeno one was good. The cashier during the time was hella patient and pretty cool. Plenty of seating and hella drink options.

Food felt cold upon receiving, but the baby back ribs fell off the bone good wasn't dry but it wasn't juicy. Adding the sauce helped a lot. Mac and cheese without bacon was pretty good. The tri tip steak was bomb!!! Went on a Monday around 3:15pm and it was buy one plate get half off. We ordered on the smaller plate option. Baby back ribs was a good portion for "smaller plate" however tri tip steak, only 4 pieces was given. We weren't too happy about that, but the tri tip was so good. We both finished our food, and went back to order more for Togo!

We came here for the first time. I liked the ambiance. Since it was our first time to this place, wish the lady who took our order could've served with a smile. That would make a big difference. We had BBQ ribs, tri tip steak, and a sandwich which I forgot the name of. The ribs were good but not great. My husband said it was a bit hard. I like the tri tip and the sandwich though.

I liked the Western decor and vibe of the restaurant. Staff was nice. You order at the counter and pick up your tray of food when it's ready. The Texas BBQ ribs were juicy and tender, but definitely lacking in flavor. The BBQ sauce was savory and tangy and saved the ribs. The fries and mac & cheese were below average and not very warm.

I am not from Nor Cal, and I have never heard of this BBQ place before. The name sounded interesting to me, so I gave it a try. The smell of bbq at the door brought me in. I have to say, the guy at the register wasn't friendly at all. I was almost scared to ask him for a recommendation. Anyway, got my food to go and it was honestly delicious. The brisket was so tender & well seasoned. The Cole slaw was very different. I don't even know what was in it, but it was great. Surprisingly crunchy. I think it had corn & peanuts in it. I would definitely return & hope for a different cashier.

As some people have already mentioned, it's hard to find good Texan-style barbecue in California. That said. Armadillo Willy's has been satisfying my family's cravings for this specific cuisine for years now. After ordering at the counter, grab a table and wait for them to call your name at the kitchen, where you pick up your food in trays. Our most recent visit may have been our best yet. Texas Barbecue Rib Family Pack (3 sides: Cornbread, Texas Toast, Tater Tots) Double rack of Texas-style beef ribs with an ample supply of barbecue sauce. Just moist enough with a great bite, but the leftovers we had they didn't reheat very well. Baby Back Rib Plate: (2 sides: Texas Toast, Corn Salsa) Tender, juicy, and perfectly sweet. Might get a double rack of these next time instead of the beef ribs. 18 Hour Texas Brisket (2 sides: Sweet Potato Fries, Cajun Fries) Cashier gave us the option of choosing lean, juicy, or a mix of both. We opted for the mix but I recommend selecting the juicy. Solid brisket. See you next time!

We've been coming to Armadillo Willy's for years, mostly when the kids were younger--before Yelp was even around! Last night, my son was craving BBQ, so we decided to stop by. Initially, we planned on ordering three separate entrées: a full slab of baby back ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. However, the staff member who took our order suggested we go with the family meal and add a side of pulled pork instead. I'm so glad we took his advice because the amount of food we ended up with was incredible! The brisket was hands down our favorite--absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the baby back ribs were a bit of a letdown, as they weren't as moist as we had hoped. I wouldn't recommend the pulled pork either. Since we opted for the family meal, we ended up with a lot of Texas Toast and four corn muffins, which was more than enough food for all of us. In fact, we had so many leftovers that my son has lunch and dinner covered for the next day!

Thursday deal: "Bring a Friend" Deal. Buy a plate, sandwich or salad and get the second one half off. We both ordered brisket, "juicy" style. It was very tender and flavorful. Cajun fries were a little bit too salty but not too bad. Brisket is always a good choice and can never go wrong. Fast service and friendly staff.

Armadillo Willy's -- where do I even start? The service was great, thanks to a very polite hostess who took my order with a smile. I ordered the pricey brisket and a buttered toast, expecting a generous portion. What I got instead were two tiny, dry brisket slices and a toast that was so buttered it felt like a butter flood. The brisket was so dry it practically sucked the moisture right out of my mouth. I rushed to the BBQ sauce table for rescue... only to find it sticky and messy, like someone forgot cleaning day. Not appetizing. After finishing the toast, I got a headache -- probably from all that butter. No wonder the ambiance felt kind of sad and tired. Austin Yee

The briskets over baked potato reminded me of Texas... and scrumptious. The difference - the serving of the added stuff (condiments) not overwhelming as what you get in Texas. As Texas is well known - everything comes bigger! Ambience - absolutely similar experience to Texas! Overall highly recommended to experience a bit of famous Texas Barbecues.

I have eaten burgers all over the country and this by far was my favorite. Armadillo Willy, located at Bridgepoint Pkwy in San Mateo CA. I ordered a double burger with cheddar cheese and everything on it. This place makes a burger 2nd to none and was worth the $ 21 dollars and some change. Armadillo Willy's is known, for its Texas style bbq. But they really should advertise there burger as the best in Northern California. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I have only 3. OMG ! All fresh ingredients including hand made patties with the finest beef and condiments. The manager is a guy name Jose, who has a staff with excellent customer service along with being clean. I measure my criteria in food on 6 things. Freshness ingredients, presentation, atmosphere, cost, taste and service. This place met all 6 criteria with flying colors. This a hidden gem for burgers.

Don't got here I paid $25.00 for this lousy food.. they messed up my order twice. Stay away they place is a rip off!!!

It's been a while since I have Southern food. Not usually a "go to" place for me, but am down to try food like this. This restaurant happens to be inspired by other southern foods from Texas. Looks like that they decided to bring the food here to Bay Area with its several locations. I have to say. The place is very nice and reminds me the times that I go to Fuddruckers, which is closed at Union City. It replicates the theme of southern places in the US and the business has been running for over 40 years. Good thing that it survived the pandemic. They seem to even play southern music too. The food here is really good. I decided to additionally try the Texas toast. Really tastes different than normal ones. The chicken thighs are good with appropriate seasonings especially the fries. Also like how the fountain machines are set up especially when they have like special flavors you can add onto your drinks like Vanilla and Cherry. This restaurant gives you an opportunity to try foods that are mostly inspired by Texan food. Gives you a taste of how the food tastes like from the south.

Armadillo Willy's used to be our go to treat. The family went for lunch every other weekend while shopping at Bridgepointe. Then we went every month, then every other month. After each lunch in 2024, , I said that I would not go back because the quality goes down each time I visit. I realize that many restaurants are struggling with their supply chain and raising prices. But look at the photo of the brisket that I got for lunch as around 2:30. In the past, I used to get actual slices of beef. This time, I got a pile of some burnt beyond recognition meat-like objects, which were hard as a rock. And the ribs? Again, look at the photo. These look nothing like the baby backs I've eaten there for years. Did I try to exchange them? I probably should have spoken up, but I've been watching them trend downward and it just wasn't worth my time. Don't take my review as gospel. Read the other reviews and make your own decision. It could be that I'm just unlucky in what I am served and your mileage may vary.

Ribs were hard like they've been sitting there a while. Same for the brisket. The only good things were the corn salad and jalapeño sausage. This is one of those of spots where I've tried and have no desire to return.

We came at 7 pm on a friday night. it's at a huge shopping plaza so tons of parking spots. Inside the tables were maybe 1/3 full, so not too busy. They have two TVs that were playing sports games and a ton of booth seating. Portions felt a bit light for the ammount we paid, but i guess that's pretty standard for most BBQ places. Sides: Tots: 4/5 they were fine, nice and crispy but needed some salt or seasoning since they were pretty bland Onion rings: 3.5/5 fried nice and golden, but again, needed some seasoning Potato salad: 1/5 pretty bad, had this weird sour flavor. we stopped after one bite Meats: Brisket: 2.5/5 they were moist but definitely needed more seasoning or smokiness. you dont get much of the smoke flavor that you expect, and the overall meat is kind of bland. it's partially saved with the BBQ sauce they provide. the meat itself is also super fatty, to the point where it's hard to eat more than a few bites. Ribs: 3/5 ribs were ok but the outside was a bit dry and rubbery while the inside was too fatty again. it did rip off the bone quite easily, which was nice. sausage: 3/5 sausage was pretty good. i would've rated it higher but when we got it, it was already a bit cold for some reason. Overall, food was pretty mid. Everything felt like it needed more seasoning, or maybe it was expected that we drown everything in BBQ sauce.

It's ok. The prices are very high for cafeteria style seating and tables. Food is good but portions a very minimal.

It had been some time since we last visited Armadillo Willy's and decided to give it a try on a Saturday Night. We ordered two plates and sides that consisted of: Brisket Pork Ribs Corn bread Texas toast Beans Fries Mac and cheese with bacon The staff is friendly and helpful. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. Our food came out promptly and it was hot. The meats were tender and came with a few sauces to pair. The texas toast is not what it used to be, was a little disappointed with the size and how soggy it was. Beans, Fries, and Mac and Cheese were good, no complaints. Overall our meal was good but it was not what it used to be compared to a few years back. Nonetheless, if you have a bbq craving, this place is good if you are in the area.

The brisket is always good. It was good today, 8/15/25. Here's the bad news, we went there today and got some brisket, they served it with a bowl of BBQ sauce. The problem? It's not the same original sauce, it's some new terrible recipe. Thankfully I was able to buy a bottle of their old original sauce and we enjoyed our meal. If the next time we go in and we can't buy a bottle of their original recipe BBQ sauce I'd say I'm done with AW. I hope they read this and reconsider their decision to change recipes.

First time at Armadillo Willys! It was a fast and easy experience. Food was amazing and fresh.

I could never get enough of their mouth watering brisket sandwich. I ordered the Cajun fries this time around and they did not disappoint. Food always comes out quick as well.

I usually get the pulled pork. It is always very good. Service is great and the diningbroom is very comfortable

We came in 30 minutes before closing time. God dam, I spend $80+ for these 2 plates and 1 beer. I do not remember spending so much $$$, with no food left over for take home. Must be inflation, but this is insane pricing. Sadly the best portion is only the ribs, and corn muffin. The brisket & pork is bland with no seasoning. The Cajun fries was over season. The jalapeño and cheese sausage was ok. I was really hoping to like the bacon Mac & cheese, but that was also a fail. The cashier was nice, but I will not be returning for the insane price to only like a quarter of my food. Once you walked in, then you order and pay at the cashier. After that it's self serve everything, so for that price I paid, I would expect to get full service. It felt like my money just flew out the window here.

While I do like the food Armadillo Willy's has changed a lot. The prices are a lot higher and the food used to be better. They also changed the drink machine and took out the stubborn soda which I used to really like. My daughter really likes the Mac n cheese. I like the brisket and the ribs though sometimes the brisket can be dry. I used to get the tri tip but it comes out dry and not flavorful now so I don't get it anymore. For anyone who wants to try Willy's I reccomend getting the brisket or the ribs.

My son loves bbq ribs, so I decided to make this trip as a treat. As soon as we opened the front door, we were enveloped, almost assaulted by the hickory smoke aroma. We ordered a full rack of baby back ribs and a couple other items to go. The cashier offered to put in our to go order later so that when we finished, our order would be ready and still warm. Infuriatingly, our dine in order was delayed until the to go order was ready. We we watched everyone after us get their food. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting, we finally got our dine in order. They were apologetic and gave us a couple chocolate chip cookies as an apology. Anyway, the ribs were delicious. My son and the rest of my family loved them. It was an almost a 4 star meal. I rounded down for the wait. But I'll be back and am ready to re-rate them higher if all goes smoothly.

The sauce problem has been fixed. The old sauce is back!not sure if it was an error but it is fixed and delicious

The service and food is always amazing here! Guys are really friendly. Baby back ribs are a lot meatier than other places. We always get an extra side of tri tip, but all the meats are great. You can't go wrong with 1/2&1/2 brisket here!

I had their St. Louis ribs and tri tip here before and it was always good but this time, I ordered half chicken dark meat for a pick up. It came with 2 choices of sides as well. I chose corn bread and mac n cheese (extra cost). The chicken skin was flavorful and crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. Which cheddar Mac n Cheese with bacon was so creamy and good. Corn bread was also crispy on the outside and moist inside. It goes well with the cinnamon butter. Always enjoy eating here when I'm in the area.

Came in early so it wasn't as busy. The place was empty but had a nice vibe. Tables were clean and set up. The bathroom didn't smell so that's always a plus. Food was fast since we came right after opening. My sister and BIL ordered the trio with ribs, brisket and sausage with tater tots. It came with their cornbread muffin and delicious cinnamon butter. I got a side order of tri-tip with an order of Cajun fries. And my niece got the Mac n cheese kids meal. The tri-tip was good, nice and tender. The brisket was the best to me. We go here often when I go into work. So we'll definitely be back again. Decently priced for a bbq spot.

Love Armadillo Willy's. Probably my favorite BBQ place. There are so many new players in the game... But I feel AW has the edge. They have been doing this for years and know best how its done. This particular location has an outdoor area that is great for the summer and spring months. These days its too cold but inside is perfect for the current weather situation. I was first introduced to Armadillo Willy's from their the Dublin location and always drop by next door for my yearly oil change on my Chevy truck. When I'm in this area and hungry there is no question as to where I go. I love a good excuse to eat here. Maybe I'm window shopping at the Hobby Lobby. They've got so much junk its unreal. Its unreal. Bob Ross toaster - who needs that? Just stuff a gift card for AW in their stocking for a gift they will be sure to love. The new players in the BBQ market - they run out of ghost kitchens and don't fully commit to BBQ. The small details are sometimes missed such as perfect side dishes or allowing the choice of 'lean' or 'regular.' Going out to eat is a great thing to do. When I go to friends or family that host its just way too stressful. I'm planning this duck duck goose dinner on Christmas eve and nobody needs all that. Let AW do the cooking.

Went with my brother and sister, we all got the same thing( el jefe) and subbed the side for garlic fries( additional cost), for sauces they offer BBQ, jalapeño BBQ and ketchup. Orders were ready and it was good, the mixture of meats made it tasty, and the fries were good. The cornbread was good but the cinnamon butter made it feel really sweet which was really tasty. Overall would go again and recommend to try it out. Ordering was with cashier and they give you a buzzer to pick up your food. The establishment was big, a lot of space but wasn't even quarter full but it may be because it was around 2 in the afternoon.

There are not a lot of options in the Bay Area for BBQ. This one is good, but not great. It is a little pricey, but if you're looking for your BBQ fix then this place I would consider. I will definitely come back but not all the time.

I've been to Armadillo's years ago and came back out of nostalgia. The place is still very much the same! Usually, I order the regular plates, but as this is lunch, I opted for a smaller plate just to see how much you get for food. The Brisket option is delicious, and it almost makes me wish I ordered a full plate rather than a small (you could totally keep eating this for ages if you're super hungry!). The tater tots was my side dish option because... well, it's tater tots! If you dine inside, they have the house bbq sauce, which I would recommend. And if you get a drink, they have a lot of options, and you can self-fill! I would recommend this place and come back (maybe get the regular plates next time because that Brisket is delicious)

Been coming here for years, it all started out great and never disappointed. Today I can't say it remains the same. Sadly quality has down graded& it would seem I am not the only one to think so as it's no longer as busy as it used to be. This place used to have a line just to order, now you can walk right up to the register no wait. If your looking for good bbq yes go here, but avoid the salmon sandwich. The salmon sandwich used to be one of my favorite things on the menu aside from the bbq. It used to be a nice fresh piece of salmon, now it's a frozen patty that I forced myself to eat at least 1/2. If I'm paying $16+ a sandwich I expect freshness. For something also advertised to be cajun, this also misses that ingredient.