The Best Barbecue in Gilbert, by the Record
The best barbecue in Gilbert, by the professional record: Phoenix New Times, AZ Central, and Phoenix Magazine have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Caldwell County BBQ comes out on top.
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Rank 1. Caldwell County BBQ
Texas-Style Barbecue
The red weathervane out front reads "BBQ," which is all the signage a place like this needs. Walk past the giant mesquite smokers on your way in and you'll already be hungry before you hit the counter. This Gilbert BBQ shop does Texas-style brisket with a coarse peppercorn crust, served by the pound on tin trays at wooden picnic tables. Order early; the popular cuts sell out, and nobody drives out near Mesa Gateway Airport to settle for sides.
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Rank 2. Caldwell County Mexi-Q
Barbecue