This place is barbecue on steroids.
The gentleman smoking the food gave us a look inside the smokers. That is some unbelievable smoked meat.
The pulled pork sandwich was so awesome I didn't want the bread to hide the taste and flavor.
The side dishes mac and cheese and corn something or great too.
The brisket was tender and flavorful. Had a nice jar on the outside.
The pork ribs were just okay. I feel if they can make the brisket so juicy and tender if they did that to the ribs they would be perfect.
Everybody that worked behind the counter was so helpful and genuinely friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pulled Pork
I would honestly give this place 10 stars if it was possible! It was an excellent experience, starting right when we walked in the door! When we got into line for our sides we were greeted by Alayna who had the most welcoming and beautiful smile. She was patient and helpful while we are trying to decide between all the excellent options and I wish I could’ve remembered the names of the other employees because the courtesy and Excellent customer service stayed consistent the entire time.
And the food… People who know me know that I’m extremely picky about my barbecue and there wasn’t a single thing I did not like and the ribs and brisket were outstanding. Makes me glad that it is close to my house so we can be frequent visitors. Thank you so much for the great experience and I highly recommend this place to everyone!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Potato Salad
The food was outstanding. It seems like they really have it down to a science. They kept the line moving everybody got fed. Everybody at work there was extremely nice.
I try a ton of the food items, and they were all great. My favorites were the corn and macaroni and cheese. Pulled pork for the meat.
This whole establishment is set up to handle the whole family tons of seating outside inside. It seems like you can find a comfortable place to sit. You might have to wait a minute cause it was very busy. It would not deter me from coming back. There Was somebody walking around collecting any discarded items. You could really tell everything was handled with Care and everybody was extremely cleanly, and the facility was spotless, even for it being extremely packed on a Friday night.
This place is extremely kids friendly with a ton of outdoor activities and provided a level of safety for the whole family. I would take my family back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sausage
This place is legit Texas-style BBQ in Arizona! I've been to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and El Paso and had barbecue in those places, and Caldwell County BBQ would fit right in. I judge BBQ places by their beef brisket, and the brisket here gets a solid A+. The ribs have a pleasant smoky sweetness to them that's a joy to taste. The banana pudding is amazing -- very strong vanilla notes paired with banana and tastes almost like vanilla custard or creme brulee. The service is great! Special shoutout to Austin the manager, who checked in and made sure everything was up to snuff (me wearing a Bucee's hat definitely catches attention lol). I'm glad to have finally found some solid Texas BBQ without having to drive all the way to Texas. We ordered a BBQ salad, the El General Patton sandwich, lean brisket, a half rack of ribs, the corn casserole, and potato salad. All were great!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
El General Patton
Fantastic new location! We were very excited to come see and try out the new location, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is big with a ton of seating inside and out. Great service as usual, too. The food was amazing! We ordered the Family Meal with pulled pork, brisket, ribs, corn casserole, and mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and so well made. It's worth the trip alone! You have to try all the sauces too - each one is uniquely good!
The grounds are awesome, and I can't wait for it to all be built up. Sit outside to see the massive jumbo screen TV or watch people do the ropes course. Overall, excellent location with even better BBQ. Will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The food was delicious, and the staff was super friendly, but it's a maze trying to find your way into the restaurant with all the construction going on. My advice if you're heading over is to park in the first parking lot near the entrance signs for Pecan Lake and follow the signs around the wood and the smokers to the front of the restaurant. They have a guy sitting there in a golf cart to take people to their cars if needed. Other than that, it's a great place to take the kids, and there are lots of tables to sit outside. Enjoy!
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
This place will knock your socks off, and maybe even your shirt too. From the juicy brisket to the ambiance, the place is a hit! A hidden gem most people don’t know about is the Escape Rooms located inside on the second floor.
(photos were taken before official opening)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
El General Patton
We were impressed with Caldwell BBQ from the first visit at their original location. The new location is impressive in size and entertainment options. The food, as always, is amazing. It has an upscale Rudy's BBQ feel. The music is very loud and a bit overwhelming. The staff was helpful and attentive.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
The line was out the door but definitely worth the wait. We had we had the family meal for four it included brisket, pulled pork, what two sides we chose the mac and cheese and the potato salad and added a side of baked beans all of them were great. We added the sausage along with the meats it was awesome. Great customer service great atmosphere all in all a joyous evening for all. If you ever visit ask for Ben he was beyond awesome treated us like family.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Caldwell is so good. The new location in queen creek is wonderful so much entertainment it was a great ambiance and we loved the ax throwing. Great place for a date or the whole family!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Brisket Slider
