The food here is beyond amazing. The ribs and fries here are amazing. I would definitely come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D.wight L.
Okay I ain't no bbq newb, I've been to most places (here in the Bay) that claim a stake in the game. I've always heard about this chain but have never tried (it's 2024 Yo!). Finally gave them a whirl on a quiet Monday evening after a round of golf. On Mondays btw they do a thing where if one person buys a meal, the 2nd person gets theirs for half off. Cool little score as bbq usually doesn't run on the cheap. Big place yet it was practically empty around 5pm, which kinda surprised me. I guess deep suburban peeps don't eat til much later. Order at a counter, then sit and when your name or buzzer goes, you have to pick up at another counter. I usually don't mind this casual style of approach to service, except here the register dude was very un-enthused and never willing to point things out. Like when asked what sides we wanted, he just stared at us instead of pointing to the part of the menu where that stuff was at. And their menu is a wall of text so it's not terribly easy to find specific things. Just a simple point would have helped is all I'm sayin'. Tri-Tip Sandwich ($19/3.5*) This was my friends, but I tasted the tri tip part. Sliced really thick for a sandwich as tri-tip is usually sliced much thinner for the sandwich application. There's a bit of chew to tri-tip, so there is just a lot more work when sliced this thick. It had decent flavor though like a good salty flavor from a rub with just a tad of bbq smoke. I would order their tri-tip on another visit for sure but probably not in sandwich form. Tots that came with were pretty much perfect tots, crunchy and salty. No one would complain about these. Rib & Brisket Combo ($28/3.5*) Seemed a bit small at first but actually a decent portioning. I just think in the size of the tray they lay this in, there's just too much empty space, so perception value can spiral downward. The Ribs: 3* These were St. Louis Ribs so nice and big with nice bites. Cept those bites were definitely on the dryish side, like they were just sitting around in a food warmer without moisture or cover. They were edible, especially with their solid bbq sauce, but from my experiences at our bbq joints, this may be in the bottom half of the ranking. The rub here also has noticeable sweetness and the smoke flavor is present. Just wished they were more juicy or with 'pop'. Brisket: 3.5* Texture wise, it was tender enough so they got the right timing in the smoker, which is half the battle. But even tho tender, the bites don't explode in juiciness like other briskets do. Again I feel it is in their holding area, is where I think some of this can be remedied. Their BBQ Sauce: 4* It is on the thicker side, which I normally don't prefer. But it does have some good flavor, quite smoky, dark with a good presence of molasses. I normally don't try and use a lot of bbq sauce when I go to a good Q joint, but I think this place needs that sauce. And to their credit, that sauce is good, better than anything from a bottle in a grocery store. So, from a bbq afficionado I just think this is meh. But to a bbq newb or occasional delver in the art of smoking meats, this place is just fine.
Roamin' Rich
I know it's not their fault because California being the way it is. 32 dollars for some brisket is double what I'd pay in the Midwest. The food was good. I really liked the potato salad.Good luck in the upcoming years. I think I'll pack food next time I visit this state.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
SUN YUCHEN
The smoked pork and beef brisket taste good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great BBQ
Madison W.
Armadillo Willy's is a great place to satisfy your BBQ craving. I ordered the white cheddar macaroni with bbq tri-tip and it was delicious as well as a generous serving! My fiancé had the baby back ribs which were also a generous serving! They have several fries flavors for the side, both the bbq fries and the garlic fries were good. The Texas toast wasn't great so I recommend trying one of their other sides. Also, they were doing $5 beers for March madness so it's a great place to watch sports!
Vivian H.
Stopped by to pick up a rack of baby back ribs and they are very flavorful. Wayyy better than other places. Btw, the guy who took the order was very helpful. Will be back!
Mike A
Got the +3 items with brisket,ribs and tri tip. Brisket was fatty and juicy and so good. Ribs were moist and smoky. The tri tip was good not great. Overall it was a really good choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread Muffin, Tater Tots, Ribs and Brisket
Madhuri S
Large portions, tasty food. Ordered Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cajun Fries
andrea Cargill
Not all it’s cutout to be. Not impressed at all with the amount of food for the
The food is delicious, but the restrooms need cleaning and the noise from the corn hole game is very annoying.
Maggie L.
The Ribs were so dried and no bbq taste. I believe the ribs were left over from several days ago. Will not recommend this place.
Alex K.
This s*** for $23??? Pls save your self time and money and dont come to this place. So f***** dry and terrible. Mac and cheese was worse than microwave food. Asked for different side and no. Btw they charge extra for the mac and cheese lol... worst restaurant ever
will l.
One of our go-to spots for lunch with the work team. Brisket and tri-tip sandwiches are amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. Service has always been pretty quick (important when your on a limited-time lunch break). But $18 for a sandwich (before drinks and tip) is a bit pricey: so I ding 'em one star.
Tessie L.
Erick was so fabulous to us we ate & loved our pull pork & Tri Tip & corn bread honey cinnamon butter, macaroni and cheese So Delicious food OMG We loved it !! You gotta try this Okay*
The food here is beyond amazing. The ribs and fries here are amazing. I would definitely come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Okay I ain't no bbq newb, I've been to most places (here in the Bay) that claim a stake in the game. I've always heard about this chain but have never tried (it's 2024 Yo!). Finally gave them a whirl on a quiet Monday evening after a round of golf. On Mondays btw they do a thing where if one person buys a meal, the 2nd person gets theirs for half off. Cool little score as bbq usually doesn't run on the cheap. Big place yet it was practically empty around 5pm, which kinda surprised me. I guess deep suburban peeps don't eat til much later. Order at a counter, then sit and when your name or buzzer goes, you have to pick up at another counter. I usually don't mind this casual style of approach to service, except here the register dude was very un-enthused and never willing to point things out. Like when asked what sides we wanted, he just stared at us instead of pointing to the part of the menu where that stuff was at. And their menu is a wall of text so it's not terribly easy to find specific things. Just a simple point would have helped is all I'm sayin'. Tri-Tip Sandwich ($19/3.5*) This was my friends, but I tasted the tri tip part. Sliced really thick for a sandwich as tri-tip is usually sliced much thinner for the sandwich application. There's a bit of chew to tri-tip, so there is just a lot more work when sliced this thick. It had decent flavor though like a good salty flavor from a rub with just a tad of bbq smoke. I would order their tri-tip on another visit for sure but probably not in sandwich form. Tots that came with were pretty much perfect tots, crunchy and salty. No one would complain about these. Rib & Brisket Combo ($28/3.5*) Seemed a bit small at first but actually a decent portioning. I just think in the size of the tray they lay this in, there's just too much empty space, so perception value can spiral downward. The Ribs: 3* These were St. Louis Ribs so nice and big with nice bites. Cept those bites were definitely on the dryish side, like they were just sitting around in a food warmer without moisture or cover. They were edible, especially with their solid bbq sauce, but from my experiences at our bbq joints, this may be in the bottom half of the ranking. The rub here also has noticeable sweetness and the smoke flavor is present. Just wished they were more juicy or with 'pop'. Brisket: 3.5* Texture wise, it was tender enough so they got the right timing in the smoker, which is half the battle. But even tho tender, the bites don't explode in juiciness like other briskets do. Again I feel it is in their holding area, is where I think some of this can be remedied. Their BBQ Sauce: 4* It is on the thicker side, which I normally don't prefer. But it does have some good flavor, quite smoky, dark with a good presence of molasses. I normally don't try and use a lot of bbq sauce when I go to a good Q joint, but I think this place needs that sauce. And to their credit, that sauce is good, better than anything from a bottle in a grocery store. So, from a bbq afficionado I just think this is meh. But to a bbq newb or occasional delver in the art of smoking meats, this place is just fine.
I know it's not their fault because California being the way it is. 32 dollars for some brisket is double what I'd pay in the Midwest. The food was good. I really liked the potato salad.Good luck in the upcoming years. I think I'll pack food next time I visit this state.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The smoked pork and beef brisket taste good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great BBQ
Armadillo Willy's is a great place to satisfy your BBQ craving. I ordered the white cheddar macaroni with bbq tri-tip and it was delicious as well as a generous serving! My fiancé had the baby back ribs which were also a generous serving! They have several fries flavors for the side, both the bbq fries and the garlic fries were good. The Texas toast wasn't great so I recommend trying one of their other sides. Also, they were doing $5 beers for March madness so it's a great place to watch sports!
Stopped by to pick up a rack of baby back ribs and they are very flavorful. Wayyy better than other places. Btw, the guy who took the order was very helpful. Will be back!
Got the +3 items with brisket,ribs and tri tip. Brisket was fatty and juicy and so good. Ribs were moist and smoky. The tri tip was good not great. Overall it was a really good choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread Muffin, Tater Tots, Ribs and Brisket
Large portions, tasty food. Ordered Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cajun Fries
Not all it’s cutout to be. Not impressed at all with the amount of food for the
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is delicious, but the restrooms need cleaning and the noise from the corn hole game is very annoying.
The Ribs were so dried and no bbq taste. I believe the ribs were left over from several days ago. Will not recommend this place.
This s*** for $23??? Pls save your self time and money and dont come to this place. So f***** dry and terrible. Mac and cheese was worse than microwave food. Asked for different side and no. Btw they charge extra for the mac and cheese lol... worst restaurant ever
One of our go-to spots for lunch with the work team. Brisket and tri-tip sandwiches are amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. Service has always been pretty quick (important when your on a limited-time lunch break). But $18 for a sandwich (before drinks and tip) is a bit pricey: so I ding 'em one star.
Erick was so fabulous to us we ate & loved our pull pork & Tri Tip & corn bread honey cinnamon butter, macaroni and cheese So Delicious food OMG We loved it !! You gotta try this Okay*