Big John's Texas BBQ

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Big John's Texas BBQ

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153 S Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040

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This laid-back BBQ spot in a former gas station serves up mouthwatering, slow-smoked brisket and ribs in a lively, retro atmosphere—perfect for meat lovers.  

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153 S Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 Get directions

+1 928 645 3300
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$20–30 · Menu

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The pork ribs were incredibly tender, falling off the bone with ease, and the chopped brisket was equally soft and flavorful. Both had a lighter seasoning, but pairing them with their BBQ sauce added an extra punch of flavor. The standout dish, however, was the hotlink—juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious, I ordered twice. I highly recommend this BBQ restaurant if you're visiting Page. Plus, their roadside BBQ setup is eye-catching and hard to miss as you pass by.

Angie Coleman

Google
Extremely high prices! Low quality food. And the staff was inattentive and brash. Portion sizes were good though. 🤷🏽‍♀️ We ordered the brisket sandwich with potato salad and coleslaw, along with a full rack of ribs. The brisket sandwich was yummy, but the potato salad tasted like the prepackaged sweet version of potato salad from a gas station or grocery store. The ribs were not good! They had a slight chemical taste and had so much fat combined with tough meat. Not tender enough at all. They also only have 3 options for sides: beans, coleslaw, and potato salad (or Kraft Mac and cheese for the kiddos… No joke. The menu actually says Kraft Mac and cheese… save yourself the bill and just get the boxed kind from the store.) Each of the staff members were pretty rude to other customers and inattentive, luckily we got the nice one, but she didn’t interact with us besides to take our order and bring us the check and even while doing those never made eye contact and was always looking away. In my opinion there are some many other incredible places to eat in Page, don’t waste your time or money on this one.

Kwong Chee Choo

Google
Had the big sampler platter so I could try everything. Highlight for me was the texture of the meats. The brisket , pulled pork and rubs were all juicy and tender I didn't really taste the smoke flavor. So the meats weren't very tasty on its own. The bbq sauces helped significantly. I liked both the traditional and spicy. Sausage was ok. A little too salty. Atmosphere was great when I was there. Sat outside listening to the live band. I found the service to be warm and sincere.

Chef Mark Coakley

Google
If you're a BBQ lover, Joe's BBQ is a must-visit! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of smoked meats. The ambiance is casual and inviting, making it a perfect spot for families or a night out with friends. **Food**: The star of the show is undoubtedly the brisket. It's perfectly smoked, tender, and packed with flavor. The ribs were equally impressive—falling off the bone with a delightful smoky glaze that has just the right amount of sweetness. Don’t miss the pulled pork; it's juicy and expertly seasoned, served with a tangy BBQ sauce that complements it beautifully. Service was amazing.. very tentative even though was cold.

Mary Beth McMullen

Google
Had a great Salad with Pulled Chicken. Chicken had great smokey flavor and I used the barbecue Sauces as my dressing. The spicy has a little kick!

LP

Google
Live country music outside!! There is seating outdoors and indoors!! The 3 Amigos Margarita was delicious!! They do not offer a full bar but have beer and wine as well. It didn’t take long for us to get our food even though it was packed. All the meat was flavorful, salad was perfect, we were all very happy. They do offer a military discount to veterans just show your id. Yummy!!

Jen

Google
3.5/5 stars. Came here for a late lunch, and there was no wait. My bf and I split the sampler, the corn muffin, and the Caesar salad. The sampler included 2 ribs, 1 sausage, pulled pork, and brisket plus beans and coleslaw. The ribs were on the small side, but were pretty tender. The pulled pork and brisket were pretty tender too. The sausage was juicy. The beans and coleslaw were just all right. The corn muffin was quite moist and came with butter and honey. The Caesar salad was sad looking, but did have a good amount of Parmesan cheese. The inside of the restaurant had a weird smell. Service was quick. Overall solid BBQ, but def not as good as Texas

Jasmine Roller

Google
What an awesome place! Full of energy and delicious, quick, hot food - including the dessert & ice cream! We loved our server (Kelly A- thank you for your smiles and recommendations!!!!) We sat outside and it was a crispy 101 degrees, but they had fans and mist going constantly as well as tons of shade. They have picnic style seating, thankfully, we didn't sit next to anyone, but that is a likely possibility if it is busy. Happy servers and good music. The food was YUMMY! It came out so quickly. This is. NOT a vegan/vegetarian friendly place (although we try to be mostly vegetarians). We shared the # 3- Chopped Beef Brisket, Shredded Chicken Sandwich, 2 Baby Back Ribs w/ beans and coleslaw and it was yummy. We also got Peach Fruit Cobbler with Apple Cinnamon ice cream and it was amazing. Highly recommend!!

Tryna O.

Yelp
Absolutely the best service and food in town. We stopped for dinner while visiting Page and had the best experience. Extremely clean, excellent food and top notch service. Highly recommend!!!

Jason D.

Yelp
This is a pretty decent spot. Every time I go to any BBQ spot I check to see if there is a smoke stack anywhere. I can see one in front. I hope they use it. All staff was pleasant and food came pretty quick. As long as it was cooked that day, I would hate to find out it was reheated. We all got brisket sandwich meal, I did get meal that included ribs. A little dry but decent. The ribs were supberb. I would definitely want to come early to try fresh. Overall ggod spot. I like the John Wayne atmosphere.

Aliyah C.

Yelp
Service was very quick - looks like the waitresses don't get an assigned table so there is always someone around to help. We got water and Pepsi's - one water came in a dirty cup that I had replaced. I didn't realize there was two soda sizes and they did not ask you the preferred size, so we were charged for the larger sodas. The food came out quick - likely because the options were a mix and match of a few things (ribs, shredded/brisket beef/pork/chicken, sausage plus beans plus coleslaw/potato salad). The ribs were delicious. The pork and beef brisket and the beans were not the most flavorful but still good. The coleslaw and potatoes salad were good. The star of the show was the on the table bbq sauces - the spicy was delicious. We chose to sit outside which was rough because there were a lot of flies. Overall it was good experience, but would sit inside, probably only get ribs (it was a lot of food in general)!

Sharon B.

Yelp
Fun Friday night here with live music. There was about a 20 mins wait for our group of 6. Tables are all outdoor seating with three different bbq sauces (Sweet, Original, and Spicy). We all like the spicy sauce. Once seated, our drink orders were taken quickly. The margaritas were only $8 a cup so we ordered those. A little light on the tequila so that explains the $8. Lol Took a while for the waitress to come over for our food orders but it was a busy night. Food came right out once ordered. My favorite was the brisket. We also ordered pulled pork, pulled chicken, a salad, and ribs. The salad was a little sad looking and nothing special.

Jeff O.

Yelp
Was in the mood for some BBQ and found this place. We came a little late at night, almost close to closing time. So the menu choices were a bit slim. Which is probably a good sign as I take that their meat is fresh and cooked/ordered for the day. I believe what I got was a special that night, the Beef Brisket Nachos. The brisket was so tasteful. They have indoor and outdoor seating. This location looks to be an old historic gas station. They had the old gas pumps on display outside and the outdoor seating is where the cars used to pull up for gas. That night there was a live band playing. It was nice to enjoy my meal with live music.

Damary L.

Yelp
A very great experience here at Big John's Texas BBQ! Decoration was super nice , the place was packed. Now I know why, the ribs were delicious, you could pull them out of the bone , the pull Pork delicious and the baked beans outstanding. I was surprised how good it was, because I read the bad reviews. Our server Michael H, was very attentive and fast. Will definitely recommend this place and will be back soon.

Melissa U.

Yelp
I got a sampler platter because I wanted to taste everything. Oh my! It was so delicious! I highly recommend it, along with an ice cold margarita to cool you off.

Megha D.

Yelp
My family was here on vacation so we decided to check out Big John's for dinner one night. I did appreciate that parking wasn't too much of a hassle and that we were seated basically immediately. I had a Grand Canyon Brewing Prickly Pear beer which was pretty good and my dad liked his local beer as well. For mains, we split a full rack of babyback ribs, chopped pork sandwich and chopped chicken sandwich. The chopped pork and the chopped chicken were pretty decent but the babyback ribs were not good. They clung to the bone rather than falling off and they were also kind of cold? I also didn't love the options of sides (being from the south, no mac n cheese at a barbecue restaurant seems wild) and I didn't like that we had to order the cornbread on the side. The cornbread itself was also kind of dry and not that sweet, so not my favorite. We did end up splitting a brownie for dessert which was pretty good. Overall, I think certain items are hit or miss at Big John's.

Tiffany C.

Yelp
Ordered food to go. Bbq is not as good as last time when we were in town. Ordered a combo plate with bbq ribs, beef brisket, cornbread, and peach cobbler Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream - Cobbler just came out of the oven. Did I mention we almost did not get our desserts? The lady did not pack our cobbler with ice cream. Luckily we checked and had to drive back. Be sure to check your items before you leave. Beef brisket and bbq ribs were just okay. Cornbread was very dry and did not taste good this time. Kinda disappointed.

Steve K.

Yelp
We were in the area again so we had to stop in to Big John's Texas BBQ again for lunch. Same great service, same great food as it was 3 years ago. We decided to try indoor dining this time. Our order was taken minutes after being seated. And the food was at our table within a few minutes. They even brought out extra plates as we were sharing an entree without even asking. We liked that. And I redo Mend sampling all of the different BBQ sauces and purchasing one or two of your favorites to take back home. You will relive Big John's every time you put that sauce on your own BBQ items.

Rick G.

Yelp
Texas BBQ has never been my favorite style of barbacoa, but something about Big John's Texas Barbecue is wholeheartedly different - making it almost excellent. Although the Texas mainstay protein is Brisket, which is my fave red meat for BBQ, I tried everything my party of six ordered and found everything exceptionally good, no fantastic! My wife went for the mouthwatering, tender, and perfectly prepped Pulled Pork Sandwich which included creamy Potato Salad and delicious Coleslaw - which was not watered down like so many other establishments make it. I had Shredded Beef Brisket Sandwich, which was perfectly rubbed and smoked, making it so tender it was delightful and yummy (one of the best ever had), served along with Potato Salad and fabulous Texas-style Beans. Unique to Big John's is their emphasis on food and entertainment as opposed to décor and aesthetics! There are no fancy tables, or linens, no real silverware (all plastic), only flimsy plates and cups. And the site gives you the impression is was once a gas station (which it once was) or something to that effect, and eats are all outdoors. Your munching away as if at a Texas Hoe Down or Family Barbecue set-up... a come as you is and ya'll eat'um up feel. As most folks are aware, there are four principle American BBQs, Kansas City, Carolina, Memphis, and Texas. Although Kansas City is my favorite, Big John's got me reconsidering, at least somewhat. Big John's got me at the fact that his predilection is Brisket - my fave, second his rubs are uniquely incredible (his sauce ingredients are outstanding though), the flavors and textures are close to astounding, he's perfected the perfect smokiness, and savory flavors driven by what appears to be the excellence in his slow-cooking on what my taste buds say is mesquite. However, he seems to be crafting his masterpieces at each bite, it's like being in Texas in a small town in Arizona. Whenever you are in town, this must be one of your eating stops - if you love BBQ that is!

Travis P.

Yelp
My Airbnb recommended this place for Texas Bbq and it didn't disappoint. In the morning, if you drive past this restaurant you can see their smokers cooking up a storm in front. When I saw the smokers being used I decided to come in for dinner. Service was good and the servers were friendly. Water cups were humongous which I thought was funny. In terms of the food I tried out these. Garden Salad with Chicken - You have to add the chicken, it's a must! Chicken was moist and cooked to perfection. Salad was good and very flavorful. Really enjoyed this. (4.5/5) Big John's Sampler Plate - This came with four different type of meats. 1. Chopped Beef brisket - I thought this was pretty good especially drenched with their bbq sauce. Solid. (4/5) 2. Pulled Pork - Personally felt this one was a bit dry. Flavor was okay but I drenched it with the bbq sauce which made it okay. Overall decent. (3/5) 3. Spicy Link Sausage - Packed with flavor and was Smokey. It was delicious and ofc adding some of the bbq sauce took it to the next level. (4.5/5) 4. Baby Back Pork Ribs - Jeez this was fall off the bone good. An absolute winner and prob their best meat here. Get this! (5/5) It also came with potato salad and beans which was pretty good complement to the meat. Overall (4.5/5) I would say overall this place is really good. Probably the goto spot for BBQ here in Page, Arizona and I would totally be back if I'm for some reason back here. Parking is on the side but also there are 3-4 spots in the back side of the restaurant.

Victoria T.

Yelp
Mediocre food. Some of the brisket was good some was dry. We got the brisket nacho and brisket sandwich and a beer for $47. The nachos were the same nachos you get at the gas station with brisket on top, no joke. Brisket sandwich was just brisket and bread, I've had better bbq before. The service was fine. We sat outside and there was live music so that was nice, just wish the food lived up to the reviews.

Som M.

Yelp
The ambiance of live music in an air filled with the smell of smoked barbecue meat and awesoservice along with the availability of prickly pear beer cans made this restaurant undoubtedly one of the best experiences.

Will M.

Yelp
To start, the service was unusual. Our waiter showed up and asked if we were ready to order without even introducing himself. Didn't give any suggestions or even say hi. At the end just gave the "get out of here" signal, and couldn't look at us in the eye although we were very respectful to him. I was there before the live music started, so I am sure the atmosphere can be pretty cool. The place is pretty unprofessional if you ask me. Everything is served on paper plates, plastic tables, and flimsy trays, but still priced pretty high for the below par service and plating technique. The FOOD, was overall a solid 7/10. To start, the ribs and brisket were both delicious. 100% recommend. The sauces to go with were also pretty dang good. Although, the coleslaw was a 2/10 and the beans were the same. I was extremely disappointed with the taste and quality of the sides. When you only have 3 side options, they better be good, and they weren't. At all. Way too much celery seed in the coleslaw, and the beans were bland. Respectively, another visit to Big John's is not on my radar. A casual potluck or graduation party will do for me. It just wasn't worth the money. The service and quality was below par. The meat was good, the rest was not.

Tyler R.

Yelp
Expectations were not incredibly high for a place we've never heard of or looked for ahead of time, but once we pulled in and saw the smokers in action we knew it was a good choice. If the weather permits, which it probably will, sit outside. It was a great vibe and eating BBQ outside just feels right. We got one big meat platter, plus a salad and a smoked chicken sandwich. In the end, go for the ribs, brisket, and definitely the sausage. The chicken was fine, but the sandwich wasn't piled super high and it just kinda paled in comparison to the other meats we got. Classic sides will treat you well, both the beans and potato salad were great, and as crazy as it sounds...the salad was actually really good. It was nice to have fresh bites in between all the heavy meats. BBQ sauces are on the table, and I gravitated towards the regular house one, out of the three there were to choose from. My only regret is not ordering more ribs and sausage, but by the time we finished we were too full to get anything else. Oh, and that meat platter? Way too much for one, and if you are both hungry, it might be best to supplement with one more thing to round the meal out. Such as...more meat.

Christina F.

Yelp
Great service, our waitress Alex was friendly and working hard. Ashley was really sweet and whew, was our waitress at Bird House earlier that day too! She's a very hard worker. She took our order, then Alex took over serving us. The food was delicious! Really enjoyed my tri tip cesar salad. Tried some of everyone's food and it was all great! Just know that if it's busy, you'll be sharing tables with others. But it's fine, we got closer looks at everyone's food and asked what the stuff was if it looked good. Haha. Wish we were closer, but were here on vacation from out of state. Would love to have a bbq place this good back home.

Gail H.

Yelp
We came for lunch on the 4th of July after visiting Horseshoe Bend. Food and service were excellent! Sweet Tea was delicious! My husband and I shared the Sampler Plate with an extra side and it gave us plenty of food. Highly recommended!

Mei T.

Yelp
This is a delicious place with authentic bbq ribs, briskets, homemade slaw, egg salad, beans and a large array of ice cream! They have a sauces from mild, sweet to hot! The servers were helpful in deciding what to order. Too many platters and samplers to choose from. The place is packed during dinner hour. They have a live band out back to entertain the guests. If you want to dine/sit outside, you can enjoy the country music! The place is decorated in an all American theme. Fun time Had by all!!

Sarah B.

Yelp
The food was great, the service was great, the ambiance was great. It lived up to the hype! I have nothing bad to say. :) My boyfriend and I both had the pulled pork and it was delish. The BBQ sauce was yummy, we both preferred the original. They had the OG, Sweet and Spicy BBQ sauces. Five outta five!

Kerry W.

Yelp
So glad I got a chance to try Big John's texas bbq as we passed through Page, Arizona on our way to Antelope Canyon. This restaurant is laid back and efficient. Food is served shortly after our orders. One dish I was most impressed with was the Sampler that has a bit of everything: Beef brisket Pulled pork Baby back ribs Spicy linked sausage Everything was so tender and tasty. I wish Page Arizona is closer so I can revisit whenever I feel like an amazing bbq!!

John S.

Yelp
Absolutely incredible. Just enjoyed the hot link combo. Far beyond my expectations. Lightning fast service when it was moderately busy at 5pm. I'm picky when it comes to BBQ. The snap of the link was amazing. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive. Probably the best BBQ restaurant I have ever been to. Great vibes and amazing food. Can't wait to taste the rest of the menu this week. I found my spot in Page..

Ve B.

Yelp
We went there yesterday. We figured it was on our way and it had good reviews, so we tried it. Overall, the food was on point and very delish. I just didn't really like the beans- they just looked like some dried up pinto beans. I put some bbq sauce on them and then they were bomb. Their bbq sauces are beyond delicious- best I've had in a while. We didn't eat there, but the ambience looked great.

Andrew A.

Yelp
This makes it 3 for 3 for good meals in Page Arizona. - VERY GOOD: Pulled Pork and Baby Back Ribs - GOOD: Chopped Beef Brisket, Cowboy Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw. Three BBQ sauces to choose from. Love the half sweet, half regular ice tea. An excellent brown butter cinnamon ice cream made for a happy ending. The server, busboy and register lady were super nice.

Bren H.

Yelp
This is a family style BBQ place - you sit close to each other on long connected picnic tables and share the sauces with everyone. Our waitress was very attentive and efficient with our orders. She was so sweet and kind to us and all her tables!! Our food arrived super fast and we even received a complimentary birthday dessert for someone in our party (brownie with ice cream). We ate on a Saturday evening and they had a live country band outside. The band gave birthday shoutouts and asked our family member to join them on stage and play tambourine with the band. Quite the experience! The meats were fabulous (ordered pork, chicken, and tried the sampler platter)! Salad were great and served with cold lettuce! The cornbread was moist, warm, and served with honey and butter. The only downside is they have few sides which weren't necessarily our top choices for BBQ sides - just coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad.

Vanessa O.

Yelp
Ordered to go for the road!! Walked in and they immediately greeted us and were ready to offer a seat or take our order. There's seating area inside and outside. We just sat a bit to get our to go order together. The ribs were falling off the bone. We fixed a plate in the car to continue the road trip and almost forgot to photograph the food. Our bellies were happy. The ribs...the cornbread...great options. Run to Big John's.

Joshua M.

Yelp
They were smoking the meat outside for you to smell it as you drive by!! The BBQ sandwich was really tasty and their homemade sauce were a great complement to the smoked meat. The meat from the ribs fell straight off the bone and the seasonings that came on it were amazing!! I would highly recommend stopping by for some Texas BBQ.

Shayla B.

Yelp
***3.5 Stars*** Well alrighty then, Big John! I see you! The bbq was actually pretty darn good. Wouldn't say it was the best, but it was certainly tasty and it appeased my appetite. After checking out Horseshoe Bend, I decided to try this place out for lunch. Big John's is one of the busiest restaurants in Page, so I was already expecting to wait. To my surprise, there were several tables open. I guess it pays to visit during the week. Parking is sparse but I was able to find a spot across the street. I was greeted immediately as I walked in and told to sit where I'd like. The interior space is very country-like. I made myself comfortable in a booth near the entrance. I love that their menu has pictures. You'll have a pretty good idea of what you're getting when you order. I ordered the 1/2 rack smoked baby back ribs plate which comes with a side of beans and potato salad or coleslaw. Since I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, I got the the slaw instead. As with most bbq spots, this place definitely ain't cheap (even for California standards). It's also in a touristy area, so I get the higher prices. But for this plate to closet $30, I was expecting larger portions and meatier ribs. The ribs were nicely smoked, almost to a char on the outside. They weren't fall off the bone but they were tender. Again, not the meatiest pieces but they still did the trick. The bbq sauces were all really tasty, but the spicy bbq sauce was my favorite. It wasn't too spicy but still gave just the right amount of heat. The flavor was on point as well. I loved that they had them all on the table so you could pick and choose or try them all. The coleslaw was excellent! Sometimes coleslaw can fall to the wayside when it becomes a bbq side, but this one wasn't watery and it had a nice sweetness to it. The beans were disappointing. They literally tasted like they came out of a can and had little to no seasoning on them. Wish I could have subbed this out for something else. I actually didn't ask because I wanted to try them, but I wouldn't get the beans again if I had a choice. I washed everything down with a Stella. They have a pretty good bottled beer selection here but not much else besides soft drinks which is standard. The best part of this meal was dessert. My server mentioned that they had peach and apple cobbler. Naturally, I went for peach but she suggested that I try the apple. I had never had apple cobbler before and figured that it would taste like apple pie. And it did, but daaayum! It was 10 times better! Whew! I ordered it a la mode with French vanilla ice cream on top. Y'all... I must have died and come back to heaven for real! That apple cobbler was the shiiieeet! It was served warm and the apples were so juicy. The cobbler crust was perfectly flakey. The warm apple sauce mixed with that cold vanilla ice cream was just.... Mmmmm!!! Yes, yes, and yes! I know this place ain't cheap, but you can leave here without having dessert. If they have that apple cobbler on the menu, do yourself a favor GET THAT! Service was great and the staff was so warm and welcoming. Felt like I was eating at somebody's house to be honest. It gives off warm and fuzzy vibes. That Texas hospitality, but make it Arizona! Although I did feel like they skimped out on the portions a bit, it was still really tasty. I can see why this place thrives in this little town of Page. I'd come back again during a future visit (especially for another slice of that apple cobbler).

Adrian C.

Yelp
Currently in Page, Arizona for a few days, had dinner at Big John's Texas BBQ tonight. Despite being quite busy, the wait time was surprisingly short. The restaurant has a pleasant family atmosphere! Michael, our server this evening, was friendly and attentive. We ordered the baby back ribs and brisket, also reasonably priced, was satisfyingly feeling. The place exudes a genuine Texas vibe. If you're staying overnight for a night or two, it's worth checking out!

Prada P.

Yelp
Great service Good BBQ - beef brisket Awesome atmosphere Three types of BBQ Sauce - Traditional, Sweet, Spicy

Alisa K.

Yelp
3.5 stars When you go to page there's two places you have to eat at: birdhouse and big johns. And the bbq here did not disappoint. Place was busy as soon as we got in but waitresses know what they're doing and got us seated quick. What we got: 1. Cornbread muffin ($2.50 each) -- TO DIE FOR. warm, soft, savory with the butter 2. BBQ Nachos ($16) -- terrible! chips were stale and cheese tasted like plastic 3. Full Rack of Ribs ($35) -- So good, meat was falling off the bone, taste was amazing 4. Potato salad ($6.25) -- tasted like what you want a potato salad to taste like lol 5. Pound of chopped beef brisket ($28) -- ehhh kinda dry They have bottles of BBQ sauce on each table so you get to choose whatever and however much you want! This place is great! On the pricier side for sure but worth it.

Kate F.

Yelp
We got a sampler platter and the kids Mac and cheese I am pretty sure the mac n cheese is just Kraft. The beans tasted like canned beans. The ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and brisket were okay. I would rate 3 out of 5. We had just paid and finished eating and we're trying to figure out our next stop and they asked us to leave because people were waiting for a table. We hadn't been there for more than 5 minutes after finishing so I thought it was rude to ask to leave. It wasn't like there was a long line they literally only had two people waiting.

Mike L.

Yelp
Surprisingly good bbq in such a small town! The rib meat was tender without falling off the bone, which is how I like it. Being too soft takes away some of the charm of gnawing at it. Brisket was decent, but the bun was somehow too bready and kind of overpowered the meat a little bit. All three bbq sauces each had its own unique flavor. The sweet one tasted like what you typically think of for bbq sauce, with the right amount of tang and sweetness without being too sweet. The original sauce had some extra black pepper and cumin kick to it, and the spicy one had some decent heat without burning out your taste buds. Service was good, and there were all sorts of diners from couples to families to friends gathering for beer. They have some fun tshirts and merch for sale too!

Soo H.

Yelp
On the way to Monument Valley I noticed Big John's Texas BBQ along the way.  I could not resist.  As we got closer I saw smoke billow from Big John's smoker.  I love the scent of burning wood mixed with beef or pork.  There was a good amount of seating inside and much more outside. It's odd to see a Texas bbq without beef ribs so I ordered a rack of pork ribs.  Loved the flavor of the dry rub which had a perfect balance of black peppercorns and brown sugar.  Pork was almost fall off the bone tender and had a bold smoky flavor from being smoked.  Best pork ribs I've had in a while. Big John's has a good selection of ice cream.  I tried the Huckleberry and vanilla.  Huckleberry was rich and creamy with a sweet huckleberry flavor.  Taste alot like the huckleberry ice cream at the Black Bear Diner.  Vanilla was rich and creamy with a sweet vanilla flavor.  Very tasty but next time I'll double up on the huckleberry. Page, Arizona is a cool looking small town with some delicious Texas style bbq.  Staff was nice and helpful.

Diana B.

Yelp
This was a place highly recommended by Yelp to come and eat. Yℴu can never go wrong with bbq especially if it done right. We came right as they opened at 11am, pulled in and saw the smokers going. All their meat is also smoked on Oak and mesquite wood for hours and everything that they served on with a barbeque is a recycled paper products as well. We were Greeted right away by a male Host and then followed by our super friendly server. We asked her what she recommended for us to try and she said the sampler which gives you a taste of their bbq chop beef brisket, pulled pork, spicy link sausage and 2 of their fall off the bone ribs. He is always noisy in the background because of the music but it's definitely a great place to have to know with friends and family.

Pam M.

Yelp
The smell of this place got us! When you drive by the smell of bbq is captivating and it pulls you in. They have outdoor and indoor seating and it seems some days they have a band playing outdoors. We were helped very quickly and our waitress was very kind. My hubs got the sampler and I got the sandwich with beef, it was yummy and very filling. If your driving through or staying in Paige this place is a must!

Mitch P.

Yelp
Looking for lunch we saw the restaurant and thought Texas bbq would be interesting while in Arizona. Pulling into the parking lot one can see the super large grills with one man doing all the cooking. Our group ordered all bbq and salad dishes from burgers to chicken and ribs and everyone enjoyed our lunch. Our server was friendly and helpful. One interesting thing is that she took our food orders while a different person took our Pepsi & root beer orders. This was a fun restaurant and we were all happy we stopped her for lunch.

Gil G.

Yelp
First time here. Never again. We're from out of town so we weren't familiar with the restaurant, their menu, or ordering process. Nice exterior design and looks like an authentic BBQ restaurant. Parking was easy and plentiful. They offer outdoor dining, indoor dining, and To-Go ordering. As we walked into the outdoor dining area, we were greeted by a friendly serving staff. The weather was a bit too cold so we felt it necessary to dine indoors. The server opened the door for us. We asked to see a menu before being seated. She handed each of us a menu and returned to the outdoor dining area. Here's where things turned for the worse. The indoor dining area is located somewhat to the "back" of the entrance. We figured we could sit down in the lobby, peruse the menu, order at the counter, and then be seated. The female employee at the counter greeted us, a bit sternly, then asked what we wanted. Okay. Rude. Red flag. We ordered two BBQ brisket sandwiches and one large drink. She never asked us if this was a dine-in order or a to-go order. She repeated our order and I confirmed it. I proceeded to pay via a credit card which was approved. I heard her repeat the order to a co-worker but then said, "To-go!" At that point I asked that it be a dine-in order to which she rudely pointed out that I was at the To-Go counter and pointed to a sign above the order counter. She was rude and appeared miffed! She then exclaimed, "If you want to sit in that area, you need to have a server take your order!" I was a bit puzzled and said, "Oh, we didn't realize that.", which she responded with a blank stare making me feel stupid. My wife then asked, "Can you cancel the drink order and we'll take the sandwiches to-go." The employee got even more miffed! "So you want me to cancel the order?" My anger now goes up another notch. "Yes!" "It won't let me since you already paid!" Her co-worker brings our drink and sets it down only to tell her, "They don't want it!", making us feel bad. After being on the road for eight hours, tired, and hungry, I told her, "We'll just take the entire order." She looked at me as if to say, damn right you will! She hands me a receipt to sign. I left her no tip, signed it, and sat down. Our order was ready almost immediately. We picked it off the counter and promptly left. I don't know what her problem was but she had no right to treat us that way. Maybe she had a run-in with a previous customer or a co-worker but we didn't deserve treatment like that. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone based on the rude customer service experience with her. She needs an attitude adjustment. As for the BBQ brisket sandwich, it was so-so, even average. Never again. Go here at your own risk.

Jan M.

Yelp
If you like BBQ, this ?might? be the place for you. I do not prefer BBQ but I deferred to the other gentlemen in the group. Our waitress was OK enough but ROUGH first impression she was too rushed and seemed to not have patience with first time customers that might have requests. She really was not personable and the food was not memorable. I left feeling frustrated and unsatisfied.

Nite T.

Yelp
We were anxious to try the ribs, but were disappointed to learn they were out of everything we wanted to try-- anything beef, potato salad, coleslaw, an all salads. With low expectations, we ordered what was left on the menu--pulled pork and shredded chicken sandwiches, cowboy beans, and cornbread muffins... ...and it was all amazing! The pork and chicken were tender and flavorful, and the bun was soft and fresh. The cornbread came with honey but there was no need to add anything. It was perfectly baked--light, fluffy, and sweet with bits of corn. The cowboy beans were slightly spicy for me so I added a couple of the honey packets which complimented it well. I'm not a bean person but it was sure tasty. I would've finished all of it if I hadn't had a bite of my partner's apple cobbler which was delicious and a wonderful way to end the meal. Thank you, Michael, for the incredible customer service, and for turning our disappointments into a pleasant and wonderful dining experience.

Christine D.

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FLAVOR (4.5/5): Everything we had here was surprisingly good! From the corn bread to the potato salad to the meats to the peach cobbler with ice cream. You can taste the smoke and firewood in their meats. Their hot bbq sauce is where it's at! INSTAGRAM WORTHY (3/5): It's a very cozy diner experience, they have a covered heated outdoor patio that's dog friendly! Nothing fancy here, you're coming for the food. SERVICE (5/5): We asked to sit outside on a rainy day because we had a dog and they thought we were crazy! But they gave us great service otherwise and turned on heaters for us. They even gave my puppy a bone to nibble on. Super friendly staff! TAKEAWAYS: Probably the best thing we ate while we were in Page. Good barbecue and good people running the business!

Jacob S.

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I stopped by on a road trip through Utah and Northern Arizona based on the positive reviews. I got the sampler and was generally disappointed with the food. The spicy link sausage was bland and the baby back ribs were practically inedible they were so dry. The meat didn't have an appealing color either, thankfully it was dark. The brisket and pork were ok. The beans were about as basic as it gets. The sauces were decent but not good enough to carry the meal. On the plus side, the live music was fun and I met some great people on the patio over dinner. The staff were polite and efficient. Parking was tough but I managed to find a spot. The location is convenient, but it didn't stand out as a place I would actually go to if I lived here.

Vincent P.

Yelp
During our Spring Break trip to Page, my family and I stumbled on Big John's Texas BBQ. The rave reviews were spot on. The hype was well-deserved--the baby back pork ribs were incredibly tender and flavorful, practically falling off the bone. Their selection of four BBQ sauces were outstanding. Thanks to the fast and friendly service! This spot will definitely be on our list for future trips!

Rob U.

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We stopped by after a GC visit. I know we were hungry but the service and food was great. The portions are generous and you can slather your own sauce as you like. Our server made us feel so welcomed which topped off the visit. I need half of her energy. It must have been a sign of a good place when I saw this door since I have friends in Waco.

Annie S.

Yelp
Great bbq and it comes out quick! Food - pulled pork sandwich: really good. Doesn't come with sauce. They have 3 types of bbq (traditional, spicy and sweet) and you can DIY. Bottom bun is buttered. - pulled pork nachos: good - peach cobbler: delicious and comes with a massive scoop of ice cream. Service - the ladies working here are super nice and attentive. - as we were eating, they asked when we wanted our cobbler to come out. Ambiance -Chill vibes, no need to dress up! -Lots of Texas decor. -There is outdoor seating.

J P.

Yelp
Ambiance was ok, we sat outdoors and a band was playing. Picnic tables set up. and we shared the table with 2 other parties. Food came out fast, my shredded chicken sandwich was dry, as were the ribs. the sauce didn't help that. The potato salad was phenomenal! I would just order that if we would return there. The beans, which came with all meals were not my favorite- large beans and not super tender.

Angela C.

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Great ambience with music. Great ribs that the whole family loves! The kids LOVE their ice cream especially the bunny tracks is AMAZING! You have to come here when you visit the area!

Linda A.

Yelp
We stopped in here for hand, scooped ice cream, which was very tasty. The next time I return, I would certainly get the ribs. They looked and smelled amazing. The staff was very friendly.

Leilani D.

Yelp
After the Horseshoe bend we decided to eat here for lunch. They already have great reviews! The ladies were so friendly and gave my lil pup a water bowl. My husband and I had the sampler and got to taste all the meats. So yummy, moist and flavorful! The portions were very generous so we had leftovers for breakfast Smokers in the picture were huge!! Great place to have lunch.

Charles C.

Yelp
Made a quick stop and felt the itch for some BBQ. We ordered the combo and the beef and pork as well as ribs were excellent, the sausage not so much. Potato salad and beans were good. We got offered the peach cobbler for dessert and thought after the good meat why not, what a mistake not only 10 bucks but terrible and ruined the whole experience