1. Little Miss BBQ - University

    Texas-style Barbecue

    You'll stand in line with your nose in the smoke, watching the menu board get taped over as items sell out, then order your meat from the counter guy before moving on to sides that range from mac and cheese to jalapeño cheddar grits. This casual Texas Hill Country-style barbecue shop run by competitive pitmasters does straightforward, top-tier brisket, pulled pork, and butter-soft beef short ribs on weekends.

    James Beard Awards
    2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Scott Holmes
    Phoenix New Times
    2024 · Best Barbecue · Best of Phoenix
    2025 · Best Barbecue · Best of Phoenix
    2024 · Best Barbecue · Best of Phoenix
    The top 50 restaurants in Phoenix right now
    The Infatuation
    The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix
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    AZ Central
    2026 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
    2025 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
    Eater
    Brisket · The Most Iconic Dishes in Phoenix
    The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix
    Phoenix Magazine
    2025 · Pastrami · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
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    4301 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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