Meat Lover’s Guide to Barbequing in Phoenix

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You grill, I grill, and we all grill the steak kill. Literally. Well chicken, shrimp, fish and ribs are all winners too in my book. But when you come to the desert valley that is Phoenix, Arizona, it will be helpful to have a meat lover’s guide to grilling in the desert. That is, unless you are an herbivore. But for all those canine using, meat eating, BBQ loving freaks out there like me—we all know that there is never any real substitute for saucy and barbequed treats. So without ado, here is my “Meat Lover’s guide to Barbequing in the Greater Phoenix Area”. Fire those grills up, get out those basting brushes, tie on those “best cook’ aprons and flame on!

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Barbeques Galore

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Barbeques Galore

9010 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

This is the number one place in Arizona to go to buy a brand new BBQ grill. They have them all, quite literally. And, with several locations in Arizona there is a good chance that one exists near you.

Basically they have every kind of BBQ grill for every kind of situation. From the full and custom, very expensive, island barbeques, to the smaller Weber grills—you will find what you want here for the price that you want it to be. They also sell all of the accessories that you need. From gas to cooking utensils to cleaning spray, you name it they will have it.

This is the number one place in Arizona to go to buy a brand new BBQ grill. They have them all, quite literally. And, with several locations in Arizona there is a good chance that one exists near you.

Basically they have every kind of BBQ grill for every kind of situation. From the full and custom, very expensive, island barbeques, to the smaller Weber grills—you will find what you want here for the price that you want it to be. They also sell all of the accessories that you need. From gas to cooking utensils to cleaning spray, you name it they will have it.

Home Depot

9170 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Best-known for home building supplies, this place actually has a decent selection of BBQ grills. From the small Weber’s to the large Brinkman’s, they have them all.

But the best part about their grills is the great prices. They typically have several that are on sale, and at prices that are hard to beat or find anywhere else. If you are looking for a grill that won’t break the bank check out what they have here before you decide to pull out that wallet.

Best-known for home building supplies, this place actually has a decent selection of BBQ grills. From the small Weber’s to the large Brinkman’s, they have them all.

But the best part about their grills is the great prices. They typically have several that are on sale, and at prices that are hard to beat or find anywhere else. If you are looking for a grill that won’t break the bank check out what they have here before you decide to pull out that wallet.

Lowes

7950 E Mc Dowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

The biggest competition for Home Depot—Lowe’s is another of the leading home improvement stores. While they have plenty of great building supplies, they also have a very good selection of grills.

From charcoal to gas, they have them all. Big and small, wide and skimpy, you will find all sorts of great grills here for pretty decent prices. Shop around between stores like this if you are looking for the best deals, as they all have intermittent sales from time to time.

The biggest competition for Home Depot—Lowe’s is another of the leading home improvement stores. While they have plenty of great building supplies, they also have a very good selection of grills.

From charcoal to gas, they have them all. Big and small, wide and skimpy, you will find all sorts of great grills here for pretty decent prices. Shop around between stores like this if you are looking for the best deals, as they all have intermittent sales from time to time.

Wal-Mart

4915 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Known to many as the discount shopping super store, most Wal-mart’s have an entire department for grilling. They offer tons of grills and many of them are name brands that you already know of.

Make sure to check out their large selection of Brinkman grills, they have some pretty awesome prices on these grills and while the service may be lackluster their prices make up for it easily.

Known to many as the discount shopping super store, most Wal-mart’s have an entire department for grilling. They offer tons of grills and many of them are name brands that you already know of.

Make sure to check out their large selection of Brinkman grills, they have some pretty awesome prices on these grills and while the service may be lackluster their prices make up for it easily.

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Where to buy the best meats:

Whole Foods Market

10810 N Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85028

This place has the best selections of meats, hands down! They have a meat humidor that ages steaks to perfection. Their cuts are hand delivered from local slaughterhouses that are free-range.

Their meat is of the highest quality that you can get. Most of it is organic and they have several butchers. Their seafood market is amazing, they have the best steaks and beef cuts and you will not find tastier and fresh chicken cutlets anywhere else in AZ. Expect to pay big for the best meat cuts in the valley.

This place has the best selections of meats, hands down! They have a meat humidor that ages steaks to perfection. Their cuts are hand delivered from local slaughterhouses that are free-range.

Their meat is of the highest quality that you can get. Most of it is organic and they have several butchers. Their seafood market is amazing, they have the best steaks and beef cuts and you will not find tastier and fresh chicken cutlets anywhere else in AZ. Expect to pay big for the best meat cuts in the valley.

Omaha Steaks

3355 W Chandler Boulevard 1, Chandler, AZ 85226

There are several locations of this very well-known steak company throughout the Valley of the Sun. They have all the great cuts of steak and they are of the highest quality and freshness.

Be prepared to pay handsomely for the steak here, as their meat is world renown. However, if budget is of no mind, then buy what you like and grill it up with your friends to enjoy!

There are several locations of this very well-known steak company throughout the Valley of the Sun. They have all the great cuts of steak and they are of the highest quality and freshness.

Be prepared to pay handsomely for the steak here, as their meat is world renown. However, if budget is of no mind, then buy what you like and grill it up with your friends to enjoy!

Great parks for outdoor grilling:

Eldorado Park

2311 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

This park is freaking massive. It runs for 20-miles in both directions through Scottsdale and Tempe. There are multiple areas throughout the large spans of this park that have covered tables and charcoal grills.

You do not need a permit to host a great BBQ here. All you need is some friends and some food and you are ready to go. The best part about this park is that you can choose from one of very many locations within the park to grill.

This park is freaking massive. It runs for 20-miles in both directions through Scottsdale and Tempe. There are multiple areas throughout the large spans of this park that have covered tables and charcoal grills.

You do not need a permit to host a great BBQ here. All you need is some friends and some food and you are ready to go. The best part about this park is that you can choose from one of very many locations within the park to grill.

Papago Park

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008

This very large park borders the cities of Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona. They have plenty of great places that you can host a cool outdoor barbeque. There are grilling areas that have covered tables and grills and plenty of room for all. Host your next outdoor BBQ at this park and enjoy the natural scenic wonders of desert while you grill up your favorite eats with your best buddies.

BBQ Restaurants for the Lazy:

Bill Johnson's Big Apple

3101 W Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

This place has been serving some of the tastiest and sauciest treats in the valley for the better part of the past 45 years. Perhaps this is why they are one of the best-known BBQ spots in Arizona. They have several valley locations and their food is bar-none. If you are looking to stain your clothes and treat your tastes, head here you lazy non-griller.

This place has been serving some of the tastiest and sauciest treats in the valley for the better part of the past 45 years. Perhaps this is why they are one of the best-known BBQ spots in Arizona. They have several valley locations and their food is bar-none. If you are looking to stain your clothes and treat your tastes, head here you lazy non-griller.

Eat at Joe's Barbecue

17809 Hwy 93 Wikieup, AZ 85360

Looking for the best ribs and BBQ snacks in the state? You will have to drive pretty far to get to Joe’s but it will be well worth it. They have it all here: ribs, steaks, chicken, you name it. If you are seeking the most authentic BBQ in AZ—Joe’s has got you covered.

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