Cryin' Coyote Barbecue

Great place to stop for BBQ. The owner was there and he was amazing and helpful for everyone in our party (6). Guided us through options and made recommendations. Great brisket and chicken. Really loved the banana pudding. Will definitely come back again.

Service was amazing. Food is very delicious and cooked perfectly. They have three flavors of sauce available to the public. They have a fourth spicier sauce behind the counter. Adds a very nice subtle spice to the brown. Well worth the stop on the way home.

Staff is friendly with a nice twang. Loved loved loved the dr.epper BBQ beans. Their take on street corn was my mom's favorite side. I thought it was excellent as well. I had the chopped brisket sandwich. The bun was fresh and soft. The brisket was a little dry and could have had a little more fat mixed in. Love how you can taste the charcoal briskets in the meat. I really want to try the banana pudding but that will be another time. They have 3 sauces. All are slightly unique and not too spicy at all. Nice mellow BBQ. Made me miss the Carolinas; you can taste the love put into the dishes. ♡

That was some good stuff. Cody, the owner, came out to chat with customers every so often. I had a nice 15-minute chat with him. Come to find out everything outside of the bums and bread is made in house using family recipes. All 3 sauces are made with real sugar, not syrup. Add potato salad garnished with crispy bacon bits was so good they didn't have mac and cheese but they do have is a rice cheese blend I would also delicious the brisket with soft moist and juicy with a happy medium of fat flavor try to stay up and not too tired and the short ribs what I do find interesting is none of the barbecue meat is made with barbecue sauce on a weather cooks or after it's cooked it's just smoked and or baked. Cave Creek is about 35 Mi away from where I live here in the valley but I will definitely be going back to crying coyotes barbecue it's a drive but just like any place it's worth it I highly recommend it and there's more stuff I have to check out on another cheat day. All three of the sauces one is a mustard base one is a spicy sauce base in the other kids BBQ base and they each complement the meat in their own unique ways but really amplify the flavor of said meet oh God it was so good. I apologize for not having photos of my desert but I got a homemade chocolate chip cookie that had a nice definite melted hot chocolate taste to it with a hint of walnuts I don't know if once in the cookies but that's what my cow tongue picked up on. That ice cold root beer definitely complimented the meal I should have ordered a milk to go with the cookies live and learn I'll remember that next time I go by like I said it's a long trip but good food is worth any traveled. Thank you all very much for reading my review. I hope you all check it out at your leisure. Until next time, take care and good night.

Have tried many BBQ places in search of good ribs. The ribs are very good - beautiful smoke ring (pink layer under the bark) which indicates authentic wood-smoked BBQ.♥️ The banana pudding was delicious. Another signature sign of awesome BBQ spot. To top it off - the Cryin' Coyote Barbecue team is very nice.😎 Thank you for the high quality BBQ. I will be back!

Owner/pitmaster Cody runs a nice clean restaurant with great BBQ! We were greeted nicely with smiles from the friendly staff. Our group enjoyed the brisket, ribs & especially the wings! All the sides were delicious, especially the potato salad, slaw & beans. You don't want to miss the cornbread muffins. Highly recommend.

This place was by far the best BBQ place I've been to. The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides of chile relleno rice and the loaded potato salad. Great atmosphere, customer service and I plan on going back to try some of the other options.

Amazing BBQ in a quaint location. We had the ribs and a chopped brisket sandwich, as well as coleslaw and potato salad for sides. The brisket was so delicious we subsequently ordered an extra pound to take home! Everyone we interacted with was so friendly, they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. If you’re in the Cave Creek or Carefree area, this is a legit BBQ joint!

The food 10+ Services 10+ Cleanliness 10+ We ordered the loaded baked potato's with brisket which were delicious

Found this BBQ joint close to where we were staying when we got in to AZ. Grabbed a two meat plate with lean brisket & pulled chicken. The chicken was very good, but I would like a little more smoke flavor. The brisket was lean and very good. Dr. Pepper BBQ Beans: Not your traditional BBQ beans! Not overly sweet and slightly tangy. Northern white beans, diced onion and seeded jalapeno peppers in a deep and rich sauce made with Dr Pepper. They were just ok for me. Esquites Street Corn: Elote in a cup! Golden kernel corn topped with Mexican crema, cotija cheese, green onions, a little sweet BBQ rub and finished with a fresh slice of lime. I thought it was very good. Green Chile Cornbread (3pc): Lots of butter, mild hatch green chile, jack and cheddar cheese and creamed corn go into these golden muffins of love. They were very tasty

Wow, Wow, Wow! Most people in Phoenix talk about Little Ms BBQ as the Phoenix standard. Let me tell you, this place blows them out of the water!!!!! I have lived all over the South and sampled Carolina, Memphis and Kansas City BBQ. This ranks right at the top for BBQ I have EVER had. We visited this gem in Cave Creek on a Thursday and it concerned us the place was empty. The second we took our first bite our minds were blown. The ribs, the jalapeño sausage, the beef, the potato salad, the muffins, and the street corn are all INCREDIBLE. I could break each one down but I would need to do six reviews to do each one justice! I cannot stress this enough, if you are in the Phoenix area and love BBQ, stop what you are doing and get here now. This place is amazing. Hands down one of the 2-3 best restaurants I have reviewed in my 2 years as an elite on Yelp! Cannot wait to return! God I love this place. If I could give them a 10 I would! BTW, Tate is Adorable "FIMP" Food is my Passion

Was craving bbq and boy oh boy, we weren't disappointed. Everything including the sides was delicious. We got the pulled pork sandwich and ribs, and huge baked potaoe with brisket. Best potatoe salad I've had in a while, and the other sides of chile relleno rice and street corn were unique and flavorful. Loved that they have banana pudding for dessert. Also love the fact that they serve their sauces (brown, red and yellow) warm. Service was fast and friendly, and the owner made sure to greet us.

Divine bbq. So many good meats. Brisket and sausages are great. Ribs are insane. If you're with a group, get the big shared platter. Great to try everything.

Great spot to check out if you're in Cave Creek, or nearby! Great service from the start and they come up and check in on you during your visit. Food was delicious! I went with the pulled pork sandwich and added their red sauce which is warmed up (red, brown and gold are available. Not spicy in my opinion). For a side I went with two - the Chile Relleno Rice and Esquites Street Corn. The rice was good but if you're in between two, I'd go with the Esquites and then add some of their red sauce to it. Chill and laid back when I visited. Would definitely come back.

I'll start with saying I am not a fan of bbq. The things we do for the people we love. Haha. My husband is the BBQ Connoisseur and has been all over. I usually go for the sides. I will say this place really impressed me! We got a platter that would normally feed 3-4 people but for under $90, you literally get a sampling of everything and all the sides! Everything was delicious. Not super Smokey. Just simple done right! People were super nice and friendly. Service was great! Can't wait to go back!

1000% better than the BBQ places in phoenix. staying at the JW ressort we took a little drive up to this Amazing little town. Hands down we all agreed Best Bbq in 10 years. Beef Brisket melted in our mouths, even the kids had their own order. Chicken half woooowwiie mmm so good, great bark, great tender smoked chicken. Beef Brisket sandwiches had fresh buns.. not stale, fresh juicy meat! bbq Dr. pepper beans soo great, my favorite potato salad that had bacon on-top.. Can i get a Whooop Whoop?!!! Green chili corn bread so great, literally we could eat this every day! Thank you to the pretty Red head woman working the register. Great customer service. Our kids were hungry and hyper ready to devour their bbq! The tables were all clean, restaurant is very well kept clean. The staff all were on their A game tonight.

I've eaten here twice now and it is some of the best bbq I've had! It's been a challenge to find a good bbq spot in the north Phoenix/Cave Creek area and I have loved everything I've tried! The pork is awesome and so is the brisket. There are good portions of everything and the beans, fries, and rice sides are amazing. It has a southwest flair and a few different sauces to choose from. The brown and gold are my favorites! The servers are also so friendly and the restaurant itself is so cute and has a nice outdoor patio.

Great locals place. Delicious food - stuffed baked potato with choice of meat and delicious pork ribs tonight. First time I've tried their side dish, chile relleno rice, as I usually go for the potato salad. Sorry potato salad- the rice is "too" good! ...and unique to this place!

From the cool, small town setting, to the delicious barbecue, to the hometown hospitality, this place was unmatched in all of those. This barbecue joint was about an hour outside of our destination and it was so good We made the drive twice to eat there. We had pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, beans, corn bread, and pretty much everything else on the menu. We could not even pick a favorite dish. The owner told us about the town and gave the kids some Texas sheet cake after our meal. Next time I visit AZ I'm making the trek here no matter the distance.

Ambiance was perfect for a bbq place. Service was very friendly and kind. Explained the menu. Had ribs and brisket- both were excellent. The relleno rice was exceptional. Street corn was equally as good. Allot of bbq places in the area and now have tried them all. Cryin Coyote is the best from an overall perspective. Love everything about this place . Will be back !!!!

So far from my house but finally made the trek, not disappointed at all! Service was great. Nice little place. Everyone i met was very friendly and I chopped it up with the owner (sorry, bad with names) and you can see the pride he has as a pit master. Brisket- 8/10. i ordered the fatty. Was pretty good. A touch on the dryer side but great texture and flavor. If i could use sauce it would have been a 9. Ribs-10/10. This is probably now the best ribs I've had out here. So flavorful and moist. Great crust. I bit into a rib and it squirted a fatty juicy happiness in my mouth. I've never had a rib squirt juice. I loved it! Andouille sausages-10/10. They were so good i bought some to take home. I did taste a touch of each sauce and the red sauce was my favorite. Really good. When i can cheat i'll have to try some of those sides and desserts. Highly recommended!!!!!

- Friendly, helpful staff - Love the casual laid back atmosphere with picnic tables and booths. - Delicious ribs and pulled pork sandwich both were seasoned perfectly, corn bread was served warm and scrumptious - Do not skip on the dessert: Texas sheet cake was on point and so moist and addictive

Above and beyond service, sparkling clean, comfortable seating, varied self serve sodas and ice teas. Wish I had room for the great desserts but the bar b q portions and sides were so generous. Will have to return for desserts only.

Craving bbq, so we stopped by on our way home for lunch. Greeted by a very smiley, sweet girl. Meat fell off the ribs, the fatty brisket was my favorite but my boyfriend didn't care for it. The beans were really good, were sweet and spicy. We also got the corn bread! Definitely the star of the show! The street corn was good as well!

Mouth watering brisket! Love the coated seasoning they use. Also enjoyed their zesty baked beans. Can't wait to go back again and again and try other menu items.

I am staying in Carefree with a friend who has limited mobility. We wanted to get some BBQ to celebrate the 4th of July. I called to place a takeout order for a scheduled pick up. Lily was super patient with me as I scrambled to find the menu for my order. Our food was ready at the scheduled time, and the staff was very welcoming. Everything we ordered was delicious and the portions were generous enough for leftovers the next day. I don't think you could make a mistake ordering.

We give this joint two thumbs up. Our meals featured generous helpings and were very tasty. Staff was helpful and cordial, we would eat here again for sure.

It's nice to have a good bbq place in Cave Creek. I'm glad they took over the old Bryan's bbq. Food is very similar to what I remember from old owners. Workers were very friendly and dining room was very welcoming. The pork ribs were as expected. The potato salad had large chunks of potatoes and came with generous amount of bacon topping. The half chicken was very moist and really tasty. The brisket sandwich was good but had lot of fatty pieces and burned ends. Will have to remember to ask for leaner pieces next time. My favorite was the corn bread. Recommend ordering it as a side for sure. Highly recommend! Enjoy!

I was hoping the BBQ here would still be as good after Bryan's BBQ closed. Thankfully the pulled pork sandwich is still delicious!!! I did also like that there are different BBQ sauces to choose from and you can try them all. I would not recommend the corn as a side but my fiancé had the beans and thought they were pretty good and unique. They were a little sweet for my taste. We'll definitely be back to try some more of their BBQ for sure!

This is the new kid on the block just opened in early July in Cave Creek. Right now it is online ordering and then you pick up. I imagine as the weather cools the policy could change. There was a large room for seating. It looked inviting cuz it was hot outside and cool and dark inside. Very casual atmosphere and friendly folks. The place is located in the Las Tiendas mall so note that when looking for it. They have plates which include two sides. Your choice of brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs or sausage. There are also sandwiches with one small side. Their sides are typical by the size of small, pint or quart. Drinks include domestic and craft beers, wine, water, milk and soft drinks. Large orders require 48 hours notice. This place took over the Bryan's BBQ location. Bryan has retired. If you love BBQ, come and try it here. Free smells. Small parking lot.

Best BBQ I've had in a long time! And the ribs are so meaty & tender. Will definitely be returning!

Great BBQ. Friendly staff, clean restaurant. They offer three different sauces and we tried them all. Could have given a bit more meat for the price but we were satisfied.

The food was extremely tasty the staff friendly. My only complaint would be the price in relation to portion.

Food is amazing, I love how they have vegetarian options and the pulled jackfruit is delicious. The people are above and beyond, so kind and caring, grateful to have Cryin Coyote in Cave Creek!

Great service and great food. We had the ribs and baked potatoes, so good and I recommend the spicy bbq sauce. We will be back!

I am kicking myself! This places ribs and brisket is fantastic and don't get me started on their delicious sauces! The owner Cody came out and checked on me all the staff is super friendly, why didn't I come here sooner! I live nearby and there used to be a different BBQ spot that I wasn't a fan of, but this place is spectacular I will definitely be back with my family and friends!

Such a great find! My husband and I traveled here from Wisconsin and love to find good BBQ. This place blew us out of the park. Fantastic brisket, it fell off the bone and was full of flavor. I had the pulled pork which was excellent and my husband had the sausage, we both loved what we had. Excellent side options as well- he had the rice, I had the beans and we both had the corn, all fantastic! Don't skip the jalapeño cornbread, they were so good. Besides the wonderful food that we came for we would return and recommend for the service. Cody was so friendly, helpful and came around table to table to check on people. Loved the hospitality and feeling that we were regulars. Would give 10/5 if possible

So good!! Loved everything... and prices were very reasonable. Hint for the business (get some garlic Aoli! Would be a game changer lol) Will be back for sure!

Yet another delicious lunch on the patio at Cryin' Coyote. Service is always as great as the food. Beautiful day out! Highly recommend!

I ordered 2lb brisket (lean), 2lb pulled pork, full rack of ribs, 1 qt of beans, and all 4 sauces for a party. Food was ready for pickup on time, everything accounted for. The quality and flavor for everything was outstanding. Highly recommend.

Cryin' Coyote BBQ = BBQ Heaven I'm still thinking about this meal 8 hours later--and I don't usually get emotional about food, but Cryin' Coyote had me borderline weepy (in a good way). Let's talk about that pulled chicken. Normally, pulled chicken is dry, sad, and something I actively avoid. Not here. This stuff was juicy, flavorful, and borderline magical. Who knew chicken could be the star of a BBQ place? (*disclaimer: I didn't order the ribs and sausage) The Dr Pepper Beans? Sweet, smoky, and addictive. If they sold them by the gallon, I'd be in trouble. Now, the green chile cornbread... listen, I regret not ordering extra. I'd write a country song about that cornbread. It was spicy, sweet, and everything cornbread dreams are made of. And the Texas sheet cake--HOLY CHOCOLATE. Best. Chocolate. Cake. Ever. I don't know what kind of wizardry is happening in that kitchen, but I fully support it. Bottom line: Cryin' Coyote crushed it. I showed up hungry and skeptical... left full and in love.

This place is beyond good! First off the smell, OMG you start drooling as soon as you walk in. Greeted every time with such friendliness it's like your family. Brisket yeah I said. This has the to be the best Brisket in Arizona! Today I had to try something different. So I got the half chicken. Juicy, with perfect flavor not over powered. I love the Coleslaw and their signature sauce's. I absolutely recommend Cryin Coyote BBQ!! Keep up the amazing cooking guys!!

I'm from Kentucky and we also had a house in Nashville for 20 years. I'm picky on my BBQ. Love this place! The pulled pork is very lean ...which I love. Cody told me he does it that way because that's the way he likes it. I agree . No one likes biting into fat or gristle. After our first visit eating in, I returned the next week for take out. Overall A+ for me. Nice , clean , fun restaurant. The owner is nice and friendly and eager to help and make sure your meal is on point. And the take out reminds me of my favorite southern joints...and it's reasonably priced. Please support this local business and family!

Some of the best BBQ I have had! I also love the ambience of the place! I have to say the service is not the most friendly, but the good food makes up for it! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich (which comes with one side- I chose coleslaw). My boyfriend ordered the 2 meat platter with brisket and chicken (which comes with two sides- he chose coleslaw and baked beans). My sandwich was amazing, especially with their homemade sauces! The two best things I tried were definitely the brisket and coleslaw. Definitely don't skip these things!!! The prices were definitely expensive, but I haven't been to a BBQ place that is cheap. If you are willing to splurge on a delicious and comforting meal, then this is the place to go!!!

I LOVE this brisket!! I went in for the first time today and was so excited to try the bbq. Can't wait to go back and try more menu items. I highly recommend!

without this barbecue, oh what would i do? stay home and cook a mess or have stew? sauces red, gold, and brown that don't leave me blue. when people ask about the baked potato, i've definitely had a few. only a few this week. brisket melts my heart, and makes my knees weak. and that potato salad, is extremely valid. so good i might make song and call up DJ Khalid. but did i mention, they also serve a side salad? food is a so good that im in a trance. might wear my rolex there, and dip it in their house ranch. oh their andouille sausage, holds me like hostage. i might eat it so much, someone will have to stop this! but don't forget the jalapeno and the other three. you walk into this restaurant, don't know what's to be. but see, they got 3 different teas. passion, unsweetened and another real sweet. and something else real light. like lots of smoked chicken, pulled dark or all white. chili relleno, not your typical white rice. oh, this bbq makes me wanna spend the night. and to think you've had pork ? wait until this juicy meat is stabbed upon your fork. if there were barbecue nerds, i'd definitely be a dork. and the ribs aren't baby back but i'd deliver them like a stork. & i could never dismiss the cornbread, if you've not had it you're still wrong inside the head. dr p beans won't leave you un- read. this bbq joint won't have you mislead. & so much more treasures to find upon your plate. but if i keep writing, to this bbq i'll be late! find out for yourself, come on in and have a taste closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but open eleven am to eight.

Absolutely the best bbq this side of Texas!! From the ribs to the brisket it is always consistent and delicious. These boys do a great job!

A great , clean bbq place in cave creek ..the staff was very friendly and helpful. We split the two meat bbq plate. Very yummy.

This was some of the best brisket I've ever had! Even if you don't typically eat brisket, it's a must try!

Good BBQ, friendly service, and overpriced for what it is. Not much more needs to be said.

I have reviewed this place before, But today I had the cornbread. Oh my. So good. It comes in individual muffins, moist, tasty, with green chiles for a tiny bit of a kick. I never thought cornbread could be that good. This place is just the best, everything I've had has been outstanding. But you owe it to yourself to try the cornbread.

The food here is so amazing and made with so much love, the meat always tastes fresh and all the food feels homemade, the service is beyond great and all of the employees are the sweetest and are so welcoming, i love this place!

Great BBQ. Counter service was very friendly. :-) I'm always skeptical about BBQ, however Cryin' Coyote has a nice variety of meats and we were not disappointed. The pulled chicken sandwich was flavorful and the chopped brisket was lean and had a good bark. Adding to the meal was the toasted bun and the pickles. A surprise winner was the red sauce- which was kind of orange looking but tasted great. We'll be back.

A Family business that is delicious and it's always served with a smile. We tried it once and now we are addicted. We don't usually visit chain restaurants. This is our favorite BBQ joint. Always good, always get a visit from Cody. He wants to make sure you're getting what you pay for and the baked potato is amazing. We share it and it's very big. Get it loaded and you will find a new addiction.

I wanted to like this place but sadly will not be coming back! 1. The brisket sandwich is 90% fat. I literally threw my money away in this place. Had literally two bites and all I tasted was fat. 2. My husband's pull pork was extremely stiff. 3. These two sandwiches were served plain with nothing, no onions, no jalapeños, nothing! Two stiff dry pieces of bread and that was it. 4. We paid $45 dollars, we're still in shock! 5. What's worst was the cashier (tiny girl with glasses) asked us for a tip!!! Like are you kidding me? She actually asked twice as I was signing my credit card receipt. We tipped but...we picked our order when called, threw away our trash, refilled our sodas...I mean seriously why ask for a tip when all you're doing is keying in an order. We should've known better when we walked in on a weekend and it was empty. We will never return.

This place is the real deal! So so good. We ordered to go and they were on top of it- food was done upon arrival and everyone was so sweet and welcoming. Our favorites were the gold sauce, green chili cornbread, and the loaded baked potato salad (comes with smoked bacon). The prices are comparable to other BBQ places in the area and the food beat them by a mile. We're so happy to welcome them to the neighborhood and will be back many times!

Best bbq in this area. Usually get a chopped brisket sandwich and fries which are my favorite. However, their ribs I've found to be equally as tasty. Mexican street corn is very good. It's a lot of food too in my opinion. I do feel you get your money's worth here.