NakedQ BBQ

I’ve been coming here for a while. It’s been very consistent. That’s hard to do with bbq. They are the best bbq in town. Definitely better than the overrated Lil Miss. I stick with the brisket, burnt ends, links and potato salad. But those are consistently moist with great flavor and fat that melts like butter. Highly recommend. Staff is super friendly and prices are extremely reasonable!

Well, first of all I ordered the 2 meat platter and 1 pound of brisket. After I paid for it, I heard the next customer talking about rewards. I asked about the rewards and they said, oh, you have to put in your number first. Nothing before. They should at least ask if you're a rewards member because it's few and far between. I spent $51.04. Then I started eating, grabbed 2 spicy sauce and only got one and a half cups because something was sticking out of the spicket. I left it. I pulled out 3 more pieces of what I thought was onions. It was perfectly cut plastic that I pulled apart and it stretched so I know it's plastic.so I showed the manager and he didn't even say sorry, I'll get you more. He said I don't know how that got in there and I think he changed it. I don't know. The customer after me just threw the 4th piece of plastic into the soda dispenser. I showed the manager and he threw them away. I refilled my drink and he left 1 pice so i took it so i can show a picture that's it's perfectly cut. There was a total o 5 pices of plastic. So I've been to a Naked BBQ like 4 times but my husband has been here at least 40 times when he worked in Glendale, az. Now he works in Tempe, AZ so we just came back thru from Prescott, AZ and he wanted to stop. The other location was closed. So the manager dud absolutely nothing not even a sorry. I d I don't think we'll be back to this location ever!

The place is very clean inside. The staff could not have been more approachable or friendly. The meat was good, but I just wished we got a little more meat with the salad for the price we were charged. We really wanted the banana pudding to be amazing, but it was made with instant pudding, so it was not made with love. But, some people like that taste. It was just not for anyone at our table.

So far the best BBQ, I've had. I gave up authentic BBQ. Smoked is the way to go. This is my new go to place. A.J. the manager has passion for his craft.

Walked in after searching for a place to eat a late lunch, and I’m so glad I did. I had the 1 Meat Platter with 2 sides and cornbread. Dee-licious!!! The brisket was so flavorful and smokey, true BBQ. Paired it with the hot bbq sauce, as well as, the sweet bbq sauce. Once again, Dee-licious! Got 2 sides, baked beans and the potato salad ( the potato salad had egg in it!) a true potato salad in my book. The baked beans were full of flavor and both sides paired so well with the brisket. Get here for delicious BBQ, before I eat myself to the poorhouse. So good I almost licked the metal tray. Highly recommend! Glad I found this place. Plus, the service was amazing. Last thing, try the pickles and the pickled onions!!!

😮‍💨SERIOUSLY HIT THE SPOT. Pulled pork sandwich was delicious. The spicy BBQ sauce was just spicy enough. Mac & cheese was so yummy. Glad I found this place! Thank you for great food. 😊

Delicious BBQ. Great experience all around. Food tasted authentic, made by good folks who know what they’re doing, and care about quality food. The smokey flavor was spot on!! I was surprised how good the smoked turkey turned out when dipped in the mustard sauce on the side. And get the jalapeño links if you like a kick of spice in smoked sausage. Will go back again!!

Shared the 3 meat/2 side plate with my husband. We had the sliced brisket, pulled pork, and sausage with sides of beans, Mac&cheese, and corn bread. Every bite was delicious. The hot bbq sauce was tasty, and nice and warm as it should be. Staff was genuine and really nice. Looking forward to coming back.

Hello Yelp Followers: I am reviewing NakedQ BBQ today. First, I would like to say, if you follow my Yelp reviews, you know how hard it is to get a 5-Star rating from me. But, NakedQ BBQ has achieved that. First, let me set the stage: I had not heard of them. I coincidentally parked my car in a strip mall parking lot to run an errand and smelled their smoker when I got out of my car. I knew I had to explore them because the aroma was wonderful. They did not expect me. I walked in and indicated to staff it was my first time there. Everyone (and I mean everyone) thanked me for coming in, helped me with the menu and told me about the options based on my desire which was the following: I want to take home some fork-tender meat, what do you recommend, the pork or the brisket? I was offered a sample of both to help me make up my mind. After tasting the samples, I left with a one-pound container of EACH meat. They were both equally fabulous for the following reasons: The Pork: The pork was absolutely succulent with a wonderful vinegar sauce that was just tangy enough and a great compliment to the pork itself. The pork was so tender it melted in your mouth when you chewed it. This definitely passed the "tender" test for me. The outer smoke rim on the meat was about 1/4", and here and there in the to go container was a piece of pork that had a little crust on it which, if you love barbecue you know that is what everyone fights over! The Brisket: The brisket can be ordered sliced or pulled/diced. Based on my request for "fork tender" it was recommended that my order be pulled/diced. Excellent choice. If you are a barbecue meat lover you know brisket can be dry without sauce. I feel the true test of any barbecued meat is if it is tender AND moist without any sauce. The sauce simply makes it better but should not be the "juice" of the meat. Again, I found the brisket tender, moist and delicious. The smoke ring on this meat was also about 1/4". Neither meat was overly smoky tasting - just enough which I prefer. The Sauces: There are several choices for sauces including spicy, sweet, honey mustard and the vinegar sauce which the pulled pork is served in. Since staff recommended each sauce for different reasons, I took a to go container of each type and after I got home tried them with both the pork and the brisket. There is no way I could have selected one. The spicy sauce is wonderful if you are a spice fan, the heat is there but not overwhelming. The sweet sauce is very unique even a little smoky but not overly sweet. Staff recommended I combine the spicy and sweet sauces turning out a wonderful combination. For me, combining these two was the winner! Of Note: The restaurant was very clean. Staff at this location were all kind, enthusiastic and professional. You can tell they all believed in the quality of their products, enjoyed what they did, and wanted to ensure their customers were happy. This is becoming a rare combination to find anymore. Good job NakedQ BBQ team! I highly recommend you try NakedQ BBQ if you are a barbecue pulled pork and/or brisket fan. I can only imagine their other meats are fantastic as well, but when it comes to barbecue, I am a pork/brisket girl. The next time I go (and there will be a next time), I will stay and "sit down" to eat so I can try their sides. Therefore, watch for an updated review of this location from me in the future. Enjoy!

I have been here many times for take out--oh the ribs!!! Today I went with two neighbors and we had a delightful time. The owner and staff are wonderful and very accommodating. We ate in and the food was wonderful. my favorite is the place of rib and 2 sides--did I mention cornbread. All I know is I will be back and I think my two neighbors are now fans as well This is a welcome neighbor venue--simple and welcoming Oh did I mention those ribs????

Delicious slow-smoked pulled pork is always a great bet. Today's was as superb as always. Great food, using only the highest quality ingredients, friendly professional service- where even the pit boss always says hello, clean, and consistent. We've been regulars here for years. Never anything but complete satisfaction. Consistently seeing smiling kiddos enjoying their meals is simply bonus. It's a great place for families.

Brisket was outstanding -slap yo mama good -tender you can cut it with a fork -without a doubt best I've ever had. Cornbread is spot on and the coleslaw-I'm not normally a fan -is spectacular. No need to look any further because you found your final BBQ JOINT. NO NEED TO LOOK ANY FURTHER. OUTSTANDING RIGHT HERE I GUESS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. And the service is AMAZINGLY friendly!!!

Friendly service, great food, and comfortable family atmosphere. I was with a group of work colleagues and we loved the lunch options. Personally the brisket sandwich was amazing! My Lunch partners chose the brisket platter, and the pulled pork sandwich. Everyone Loved their choices. Also it is rare that I enjoy coleslaw that isn't my mom's but I will say this slaw was really good. We all loved the mac and cheese as well. My coworker didn't care for the baked beans but that may have been a matter of seasoning choice for her... not of taste as a whole. Next time I am back in town we will stop again! ( I will try the beans for myself for that assessment)

No complaints here! Everything was moist and perfect! Will absolutely be ordering again!

Great BBQ spot! Tried the 2-meat platter with sliced brisket and ribs--ribs were juicy and tender, so bomb! Brisket was a bit tough but still tasty. If you like a spicy/tangy kick, the Carolina slaw is a must--one of the staff even offered us a sample first since it's a unique flavor. Loved it! They had two BBQ sauces (original and spicy); both were good but pretty similar-wish the spicy had more heat and the original more flavor. Super friendly staff all around. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Arizona!

Nice staff, great tasting food (especially the BBQ sauce) and clean and EXTREMELY reasonable prices. Choose to go here instead of little miss bbq simply because it was 16 dollars for all this food (vs $24). Definitely recommend for the price and to be honest I would pay even more if they decided to raise the prices. Will be back!

Friendly and pleasant staff! Brisket and Mac is to die for. Always a 10 out of 10 experience.

I ordered the brisket ribs potato salad coleslaw and corn bread for a party. Everyone enjoyed the bbq I really liked the ribs they were my favorite. I would definitely order from them again for another party!

Solid Q. Great service! You your employees are outstanding kind and engaged. Your prices are crazy good. The in aside was super clean and bright. We had chopped brisket sandos with tater salad. My preference would have been to have a little more of the fat is flavor on mine. I generally like mine with just the rub. I ended up adding the tasty sauce to get the moisture to my liking. Maybe next time I'll see if I can have you "fatten up" my brisket next time. You bet there will be a next time.

I just had a taste of the ribs a few minutes ago, and they were out of this world. A neighbor was nice enough to share his purchase with us. The ribs were full of flavor and so tender. The sweet sauce was absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be back for more. Honestly, some of the best barbecue I've ever had ! Five stars !

Nice staff and very helpful. Nice space and very clean with a hit of smoke smell out front. Tried a variety of items starting with the brisket, very tender and good flavor and seasoned well, a must. The jalapeno cheese sausage was delicious along with the turkey which was very moist. Thought the pork ribs a bit dry, maybe cut too soon ahead and nt much flavor to them. On to the sides, tried the mac and cheese which was very creamy along with the carolina style cole slaw. Very different from what I am used to but really good with a bit of heat to it. That day they had a green bean dish that really hit the spot. I will be back.

I have so much to say about NakedQ! My sister had them cater my baby shower- not only was the food amazing (everyone raved about it) this place simply could not be owned by nicer people! The delivery was seamless and everything was so organized. They even took the time to help us sort through what we were putting out because we had accidentally purchased the wrong sized hot plates. Everyone loved the food and we had plenty of leftovers to send people home with more! We couldn't have been happier with the experience or the bbq- every dish was delicious! We ordered chicken, brisket, pork, extra sauces, coleslaw, mac n cheese, potato salad, beans, and rolls! We'd get every single thing again! Thank you guys for an awesome experience, you really went above and beyond and our whole family is such a big fan!

Great BBQ spot! The meats and all of the sides are always delicious (you have to try the Carolina slaw if you like a kick!) and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. Clean indoor area for eating too.

You guys... this bbq is fire. Brisket was moist and flavorful and sides were delish. Staff is super friendly! I'll def be coming here more often.

Really good bbq, nice portions at a fair price. I eat here pretty regularly and I've never had a complaint. A lot of bbq joints don't put much effort into the sides they offer, but this place definitely does. Highly recommend if you need a bbq fix

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at NakedQ. The staff is super friendly and took the time to make sure our experience was excellent for our first visit. The food is awesome and we especially loved the pickles that they let us try. We will definitely be back for more BBQ in the near future!

Have been here a couple of times now. The turkey is fresh and moist and flavorful! Turkey is my go-to at any BBQ joint. The food was somewhat inconsistent between my visits. I've had amazing beans, but I've also had average beans. The day that my beans were average, my cornbread also didn't taste as sweet as normal. The other times it has been great! The line is quick and service is efficient. The prices are good for what you get. The one meat platter is a hefty portion of meat with two side and cornbread. It's a lot of food at a great price. The spicy bbq sauce is also very good. I haven't tried anything else on the menu YET, but I'll be back!

It was pretty darn good but not 5 star! We stopped by just to grab a bite. Ribs were very good but sides weren't as good. Wish they had bigger napkins!

Naked Q is in a great place, very nice area! Working employees when you walk in they are ready to take your order! By the time I payed my brisket sandwich and Mack & Cheese were ready!! You have two choices of bbq sauce to choose from One was Sweet one was Spicy! My favorite was the Spicy! I would recommend this place if you're in the area!

Had one slice of brisket left over from our Super Bowl Oder Decided to make brisket hash along with cholla toast grits oj and coffee. Superb

I gave this place another try, Asked for fatty brisket. It was so dry should have went back to little miss bbq. What a waste of money.

I had a very good moist brisket sandwich the other day. I was very impressed with the service and the people working behind the counter. Not a large menu, but it has the usual bbq standards. And prices are reasonable.

Aloha Hawaiians, These is some ono-licious bbq and potato salad out there. I tried two platters on day 1 and the 2 lbs of potato salad and banana pudding the next day. The pulled chicken platter was off the chain. It was so good I forgot to put the sauce on it. The pulled pork and brisket worked so well with the sauce. I know I should keep this place to myself it's so good. I didn't even let my friends know, I hid the take out trash. If I need a go to place, for some feel good food. I plan to come back many more times. Today is like day 3 I am ordering two meat platter pulled pork. Hawaiians, I know it's early but 4th of July & New Years most def superbowl gonna be popping at my house. Gonna do an old school kool-aid. "Oh, yeah" and maybe a Lil Jon, " snap my fingers to myself" I can eat it all by myself.

Nice location with plenty of parking Great menu with many options The staff helpful and informative Food was outstanding Brisket top notch Mac n cheese yummy Corn bread delicious Great interior Will be back!

Best BBQ I've ever had! The ribs and sliced brisket are amazing, and the sides are just as good--love the seasoned broccoli, cornbread, potato salad, and mac & cheese. Everything hits the spot. Definitely recommend!

Have eaten here many times. I always grab a rack of ribs to go. Last Friday picked up a rack and it was boxed up with individual precut different sized ribs from different racks. The ribs were dry like they had set out too long. They were pulled from the area where I am guessing if you get a combo meal they add from the stainless steel box. They looked like leftovers. We usually get a fresh, juicy full rack cut in place. This is the first time we were disappointed in their meat. We tossed them out they were so dry. Will try them again down the road.

I've been looking for a good barbecue place here and went to the Scottsdale location Naked Q BBQ. Location is a little hidden but worth the trip. The pork was amazing, very tasty and most, not dry like most places, ok, I have to brag on the Mac n Cheese, who cooks Mac n Cheese this good for a fast food place? Amazing. The slaw was good along side the brisket. This food shouldn't be considered fast food because the quality is much more than that. Lastly, the customer service, as soon as we walked in they are greeting you asking what they can do for you this place is a definite 15 out of 10. We'll be back often.

Went to the Scottsdale location for the first time. Very tasty food and great value! We had the brisket and pork ribs. Meat was so tender and well seasoned with smoky flavor. Corn bread was just the perfect size. Over all very generous portion and we have left overs enough for a full meal. WIll definitely come back more often. Thanks for doing a great job on BBQ!

10/10! Everything we tried was tender, flavorful, and delish. They even gave us extra food to try. Totally worth the money. Was skeptical at first because they weren't busy, but we even went back in to try the brisket sandwich right after we finished our platter.

Pretty darn tasty fast casual BBQ in a strip mall setting! Brisket was a bit inconsistent - juicy and tender on one platter yet dry and hard on the other, but the pulled pork and jalapeño hot links were uniformly good. Loved the char on the broccoli veg of the day, but thought both the BBQ beans and mac and cheese could use more flavor (I ended up adding hot sauce to both ;). Friendly service - both at the counter where staff patiently explained the menu options while I took forever to decide, and at the table where the manager checked up on us and made sure we had everything we needed!

2.9/5: Order for pick up a platter of pork ribs, Mac n cheese and beans with corn bread. Also ordered to try; chopped brisket sando and their house made potato salad. Mac n cheezers was pretty dry and very meh. Ribs had great flavor but on the dry chewy side. Now I did travel a mile to home keep in mind. Beans were flavorful. The brisket chopped sando had good flavor but needed some dire sauce. Speaking of the bbq sauce, I can see how in different parts of the country would like it, but it was way too molasses flavor for me. Pretty strong and sweet. The potato salad was pretty good. Specially making it in house and not some food hub warehouse buy. I'd personally prefer smaller potatoes and not as on the "money" al dente. Great friendly staff.

Scent of bbq fills the air. Oak and pecan wood are used to smoke the meats here. I ordered a half rack of ribs, a half pound of brisket and a peach pie Pork ribs were tender and had a bold smoky flavor. A little bit of the sweet sauce resulted in some delicious ribs. Brisket was very tender, had a delicious smoky flavor and a tasty peppery flavor from the dry rub. Peach pie had a crunchy crust with buttery goodness and sweet peach filling. Delicious. NakedQ had a friendly and efficient staff. One of my fav spots for bbq in Arizona.

Why is it when I'm in the area, I am ALWAYS tempted to come to Naked Q and order a LB of brisket and hot links to take home. EVERY DANG TIME! LOL Every time i go it I ask the guy, so when are you opening an Arcadia location?? Part of me wishes it would happen and part of me is thankful it hasn't happened! Cause if I were to happen, my bank account would be hurting! Seriously the BEST brisket and hot links. Hands down. Only BBQ item that has sugar in the rub is the ribs - FYI. When the quality of meat is good, and the preparation is good, the meat can stand alone. And the brisket meat does!!!

My coworker and I got all this food, plus three desserts for less than $60! It was amazing! The turkey was so moist and delicious! It paired super well with the mustard sauce. The brisket was super flavorful and was delicious with the sweet sauce. The cornbread wasn't just plain cornbread, it was almost like a corn casserole. The green beans had a bit of a kick to them in the mac & cheese was super creamy! We took our desserts to go, and we're too full to eat them! The owner came and checked in on us and was so helpful and kind! They were training a new staff, and everybody seemed to be so understanding, kind, and helpful. As soon as the sauce bottles were empty, somebody was refilling them and a staff even came to fill up our cups before they needed to close out the sweet tea. Everything from the smell, to the staff, to the cute little tables with the branded logo on them, made an amazing experience!

Pro :Food was delicious ! Con: not hot, room temperature. Nice staff. Great service I told him after eating it all because I was starving, and he said he would have heated it up if I told him. But what if it was take out? The point is it wasn't up to standard heat.

Awesome., Great pulled pork, great beans! Terrible terrible service. It's almost like, they're being forced to work! Maybe somebody's having a bad day and they're spreading it to the other employees. Not One Smile, not one "Welcome!" Just stare at and nod, as if to say, "What do you want?" My smile and light heartedness, didn't seem to lighten the mood. Oh well, I was looking for barbecue when I found that place.

I was planning a party for my husband in Scottsdale, and he wanted BBQ catered in. I live on the East Coast and honestly don't eat bbq, so I was stymied! I did some research and stumbled upon NakedQ BBQ, and I am delighted I did. The food, according to the bbq connoisseurs, was a homerun! Everyone absolutely loved it. I was quite shocked and pleased at how affordable dinner was (for 14 people) and how easy it was to place the order and pick it up. I live on the East Coast where everything is pretty much a pain in the butt, and you have to leave a 50% or more deposit. These guys were like, "it's all good. Pay us when you get here." Thank you so much for making his party such a delicious success!

+1 for Mom and Pop owned franchise. Else everything was meh. The brisket was super salty. But not too smoky (I like their use of more subtle smoking wood) The beans was bland and watery The coleslaw was at best passable. The sauces were super sweet The corn bread is the thing I liked because it was not too sweet. This felt like the quality of Chili in terms of effort put into the cooking.

Possibly Phoenix's best all around BBQ (and that's saying something). Food is consistently exceptional, service is friendly and fast (no ridiculous lines), and prices are reasonable. Warmed sauce is a classic touch adding to the enjoyment. Cannot go wrong with the brisket or ribs, but everything is solid.

Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - 2 Meat Platter with pulled chicken, sliced brisket, mac and cheese, and beans. Also ordered half a rack of ribs to try a bit of everything. The half a rack came with 7 ribs and was super juicy. The ribs didn't have much taste by itself but the sweet and spicy barbecue sauces were great to help add to the meat without being overwhelming. The pulled chicken was a bit dry so we were disappointed. The sliced brisket was very fatty along the bottom edge which was needed since the top edge was on the drier side as well. The mac and cheese could use more cheese as we tasted mostly the grated pepper. The beans were pretty good. The corn bread had actual corn in it and was delicious Ambience: n/a - ordered food to go Service: 5/5 - super friendly! While one worker was off to cut the ribs, the other directed us towards the cashier already to help us finish our transaction Value for price: 5/5 - delicious food with very quick service! Would skip the chicken in the future but the brisket and ribs were great

2 meat platter Chopped brisket Pulled pork Carolina slaw Mac n cheese drooollll Homemade corn bread Homemade pickles and onions Sweet m spicy sauces Brewed teas We go here every time we are in Phoenix Scottsdale area. Looking forward to being back soon!!

I pick up dinner from here quite often and think that everything has that "authentic family recipe" taste. I always choose the pulled pork platter which has very tender pork. It's "naked" with their delicious sauce on the side, sweet or spicy. It's a very large portion of shredded pork, so I suggest getting 3 containers of sauce. You can get it on a bun, of course; I just like it without, because it's a lot to eat, especially with the sides and mini muffin included. My husband & son say that the beef brisket is the best in town! The hot links come in regular and hot. The hot are HOT; they get hotter as you're eating, and those little corn muffins come in pretty handy. Haha Their sides pass my "Awesome Sides" test. The slaw comes in creamy or Carolina. I order the creamy, which has mayonnaise vs. the sweet poppyseed dressing. Their potato salad is great and tastes freshly homemade. It's the mayo-kind, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly tender, neither mushy nor hard. The baked beans are interesting; they have a smokey, slightly hot/spicy sauce. The tiny little corn muffins are delicious. They have kernels of corn mixed in the batter and have a "southern home-cooked" taste. The macaroni & cheese is creamy and delicious; interestingly they add fresh cracked pepper, so you taste that as well. The prices are very reasonable! If you like BBQ, forget the smoker, and go for a quick pick-up or dine in.

Bomb, got brisket and pulled pork with slaw and beans. Brisket was a little dry but flavorful and pulled pork was great. Workers behind the counter were nice and the service was fast, the owner even walked around and checked in on a couple of tables. Shop is small but lots of seats.

This was a last minute decision and so glad we made it! Food was awesome, staff was great & overall had a really nice time eating here & plenty of spaces to eat. Can't wait to go back!

Was shopping in the area and I saw this place out of the corner of my eye as I was driving by. Decided to give it a try since I love a good BBQ. The guy who took my order was super friendly and recommended the brisket when I asked. So I decided to go with the chopped brisket sandwich. So glad that I did! That brisket was cooked to perfection!

I was pretty disappointed in this place from the get-go. First, walking into the place, you don't feel like it's a BBQ joint. You're usually overwhelmed with food smells, but we didn't get that here. Next, the woman working followed my husband back to our vehicle so she could "look at his phone" when he was picking up an online takeout order. She then mentioned something about many thefts lately, even though he asked for our order by name. Odd. This might be standard practice here, but we've never had that experience before, and it felt a little icky. Just because we don't look like your typical Scottsdale residents doesn't mean we are thieves. Onto the food: if I could describe it in one word, it would be underwhelming. We wanted to try basically everything, so we ordered the pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, both sauces, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and mac n cheese. The sandwiches were dryyyyyyyy and a light smoked flavor. You needed a lot of sauce, but at that point, you couldn't taste the smoke at all. The beans were watery and light on flavor; I added some sauce, which turned out fantastic. The potato salad had inconsistent chunk sizing, so some of the potato was undercooked. There wasn't enough dressing, and it was a little bland. The coleslaw was another watery, bland experience. The mac n cheese had to be my least favorite part of the meal. They use cavatappi noodles, which didn't appear to grab the cheese sauce. So, the noodles were kinda dry. The roux at the bottom of the carton was just like flour water and not cheesy. Overall a bum experience and I wouldn't recommend the place.

The Brisket tasted like it had a lot of smoke flavoring in it was very dry. We had the coleslaw and BBQ beans as sides and both were very under whelming, the coleslaw had no flavor to it but if you add the coleslaw to the Brisket Sandwich and then top with the sweet &spicy BBQ sauce then there is flavor. Same with the beans add the bbq sauce to the beans and you do get some flavor.