Waldo’s BBQ Express Menu

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  • Sides
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  • BBQ Sauce
  • Sides
  • Family Sides
  • Desserts

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  • Max E.

    Picked up lunch for the This Old Vape Shop crew. We are def bbq fanatics and now that we have discovered this place we will be coming back! We are all so full and so happy with our food!! The girl who took my order was very polite and friendy. Best part was the wait time was not as long as I anticipated. $10 for a plateful of meat is probably the best deal I have ever had.

    (5)
  • Philip S.

    Short and sweet...Awesome BBQ, clean place, fast and friendly and damn reasonable. Spicy fries are amazing. Try this place. I regret I only just found this great place last week . Returned twice since. Yum!

    (5)
  • Gigi C.

    This place is always busy so expect a long line however people are friendly so it makes the time go by fast. You can bring your dogs to the patio. Breakfast is yummy. Not your conventional way of ordering. You order and pay first at register then your given a number for your table. Get your beverage they have a huge selection of milks!

    (4)
  • Eric L.

    Nice down-home place. I got the sampler and chose the sausage link, brisket, and ribs. I'm a big brisket fan but the sausage stole the show here. It had a softer, more uniform texture inside and it falls apart in your mouth. Juicy without being greasy. Really well done. The brisket was good and the ribs were really, really tender. When I left I didn't have the usual "heavy" feeling that you get from BBQ. One thing I didn't try (but wanted to) was the cheesecake jar. I included a picture of it. Very friendly staff, clean, easy to order, fast, and the tax is included. They also have drive-thru.

    (4)
  • Keith C.

    Just ok. The mac & cheese was great but the ribs where not cooked all that well. Would not recommend unless you really want BBQ fast. It truly is express!

    (3)
  • Elizabeth J.

    Awesome brisket sandwich yummy!! Sweet potato fries Olord to die for. Great food cheap prices very smart!!!! We will be back and as for customer service excellent thank u!!!

    (5)
  • Daniel S.

    Only good things to say about this place. Let's start with something honest, though: it's a little, one room barbecue hut, so I'm gonna go straight to the food. I'll have to skip the friendly cashier, clean atmosphere, and quick service. Now onto the food. First course: a sweet potato fry on the way home with takeout. AKA the freshest food I have had all week. Imagine a crispy coat over a soft, fresh potato, still with the texture of sweet potato flesh. I felt loved even as it burned my mouth a bit. Then the MEAT. Authentic cuts of tender goodness (I had the sampler platter with two servings of chicken). A great little thing- no salt on the fries, no sauce on the meat because they know you're an adult. It's all there on the table for you to apply at your own discression. Only warning- sandwiches and sides are smaller than you may expect, so get enough if it's your dinner.

    (5)
  • Veronica L.

    To be honest, I wasn't expecting much. I just moved here from Memphis, a city known for its BBQ. Seriously, there are over 100 BBQ joints in the city limits and it's a much smaller city than Phoenix...they're not messing around. But Waldo's is close to my house and had decent reviews, so I figured why not. I'll give it a try for a Sunday night meal, but I didn't think I'd be that impressed. I'm not too proud to admit when I'm wrong. So here goes: I was wrong. The menu is simple and small, which made ordering a breeze. My husband and I split a brisket sandwich and hot fries and ordered a side of mac n cheese too. I like that they offer the sandwiches "Memphis Style" as well, AKA with slaw on top. They're not lying--most places in Memphis make their sandwiches with slaw, but my belly isn't cut out for cabbage, so we didn't try theirs. The brisket itself was chopped and had tons of flavor. I didn't put the sauce on the sandwich because it didn't need it on every bite, but when I dipped it, the sauce proved to be as good as the brisket. It was spicy but not too intense for most. The hot fries on the other hand..man, those suckers got really spicy after a while. They seemed to have cayenne or something sprinkled on them and were really tasty dipped in the ranch that they provided. The mac n cheese was really creamy, not that gross hardened cheese, stuck together stuff you find at some other places. Over all I was really pleased. I love the round prices: our was $7 even. The only thing was bugged me was that I couldn't find the menu for this location online, only the larger location in Mesa. They have a more extensive menu, so I arrived hoping they had fried okra, which they didn't. I'd love a menu for their location on their website to avoid confusion, but it's a minor annoyance for such tasty, affordable BBQ.

    (4)
  • Jd S.

    Gooooood BBQ & GREAT prices....! $4 pig Sand $2.50 for big ass BBQ RIB $1 buck for Cowboy beans & they're freakin Bomb! All prices incl. tax... Easy to know your bill....

    (5)
  • Kimberly M.

    First time I tried Waldos Express. The staff is friendly. The food was ready fast. And most important the food was awesome ! The home fries are delicious . The bbq brisket was yummy . You get a lot of food for the price. I would go back again

    (5)
  • Terry M.

    WARNING! Waldo's prices are $2 higher in-store than currently shown on their site for the meat by the pound. Chicken and pork are now $12/lb.(up 20%) and beef is $14.. That said, the take-home bulk meats are the still the best value per portion IMO. My $5 brisket sandwich was moist and tender, with a hearty beef blast and sauce on the side. However, I'd say that the sandwich was tiny, rather than small, and not a good deal, in my mind. I read that brisket is in short supply nationwide, so I guess I should be happy, just to have it at all. Yet, if you add a $2 'side' and a $2 drink, you're now at $9, for which you can get a more generous lunch special almost anywhere. But dang, the food is so good. Individual ribs are also up 50 cents, which equates to a 25% increase in the past three months. I didn't get a 25% raise on my paycheck this quarter, did you? I believe Waldo has confused the terms 'gradual', and 'drastic' in regard to price hikes. To offset my minor pains, the spicy fries remain $1. Maybe the very best buy on the planet; and what you get is as many fries as I'd care to eat in any one sitting. Have a drink at hand for these. Service was, once again, friendly.

    (3)
  • Roy G.

    Counter girl peppy and nice. The building is an old Taco Bell building with a drive through and a front ramada with three picnic tables. The eating environment is between rustic and beat up, which is the only reason it is receiving 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The building and kitchen are clean. I looked for dirt and was unsuccessful. They obviously work hard on cleaning. Again the restaurant is somewhere between rustic and beat up, but it is clean. The barbecue is 5 star all the way. It is flawless in texture and taste. I had the 'Pig' Sandwich and potato salad. The Sinaloence (wife) had the same sandwich and an order of Pork Ribs, with Sweet Potato Fries. . Excellent, excellent, excellent. . This was our second time here and both visits were the same high quality. I fully recommend this restaurant to any barbecue lover.

    (4)
  • Johnny M.

    Just say no!! BBQ fast = no bueno!! Save your money, go to a really bbq place , horrible service, crappie food, definitely not worth the money

    (1)
  • Chris G.

    The bbq is really good & service was quick, unfortunately the spot has homeless people that keep asking me for money at the drive thru both times I have gone. Also the staff charge me twice by mistake and didn't refund. They had me called the manager the next day, he promised to refund the money to my card but never did. I keep on calling he keep saying two more days. After three weeks I got tired and had my bank deal with it. After my bank called I got the refund.

    (3)
  • Cyrus M.

    I drove by this place last week, and it looked inviting, so I swung by today. Overall it was delicious. You know when people say meat "falls off the bone"? The meat on the ribs here literally fell off the bone; I had do ask for a fork as a result. The sauce was very tasty; its in a squeeze bottle and I wanted it to have been warm, rather than room temperature, but my tastebuds didn't seem to care. It was very clean, reasonably priced, and the service was friendly. I'd return by myself, and with others.

    (4)
  • Rich J.

    Stopped in the other day for the first time. Was shocked at how reasonable the prices were AND they pay the sales tax. The food was good not great BBQ but good. I tried the sampler plate with brisket and pork. The pork had a real good taste to it and the brisket was tasty and tender (which is always a good thing). The ribs were still fatty though, the bone pulled out which for most of us is a good thing (unless you're an official KC BBQ Judge, they don't like that) but I think the heat could have been set a little higher to melt the fat more. The ribs were on the fatty side. The disappointing thing though was no rub or bark on any of the meat, the pulled pork obviously would have had the bark mixed in but should have been present on the brisket slices and ribs the bark also adds a bit of seasoning ad flavoring to the meat. So it tasted like smoke but not much else flavoring wise. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. I would go back this is not really a good destination BBQ that I would go out of my way for place but good for a quick sandwich or in and out stop if in the area. Trust me I have had much worse then this. I really want to try their hot link sandwich

    (3)
  • Andy H.

    I absolutely love Waldo's food. The meat is so tender and delicious. The spicy fries are also really good. I recommend Waldo's to everyone I know.

    (5)
  • Ron S.

    Very small portions at the 19th Ave. location. Food was average at best. I wont bother to go back. For what I got the brisket sandwich was overpriced. Small portions and just so so BBQ. I have had a lot better.

    (2)
  • Ashley W.

    We dropped into Waldo's for some pre-bowling dinner the other night and were not disappointed. The staff is very friendly, the food is tasty, and the prices are very reasonable! I had the ribs with a side of mac and cheese - the ribs were incredible, and the mac and cheese was tasty. Not the best I've ever had, but still decent. My boyfriend had the brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad, he enjoyed every bite. All of the above, plus drinks came to $14 - as far as I'm concerned that's amazing for a bbq joint.

    (4)
  • Todd K.

    I hate to admit that I have eaten here three times and every time the bbq is just really not good. My ribs were way over cooked the last time with very little flavor and lots of fat. The pork and chicken sandwiches seemed to either be a couple days old or just plain bad meat as the texture and flavor was not good. In addition the the descriptions above, some other information that will hopefully be helpful: Pros - drive thru (the reason I have been there multiple times), prices are very reasonable if you stick with the sandwiches, sweet potato fries are good and the staff always seems friendly Cons - bbq is not good, Mac & cheese is chalky and even my kids won't eat it, fries are soggy In summary, I won't be back and without the drive through I would have not given them a second chance.

    (2)
  • L. H.

    I have driven by this place more than a few times. To be honest we were really skeptical. At night the lighting looks straight up suicidal like in a scary movie. I forgot my most favorite place to eat tacos, is closed on Monday. We were just driving and in a split second we decided to go through the drive thru. Upon glancing at the prices on the drive thru menu we decided that for something this cheap if it turned out to be bad, no big deal! We both had the bird, or BBQ chicken sandwich. Also ordered: chicken burrito, side of Mac n cheese and cole slaw and a large soda. Literally It was $12- $13 for everything. And then when it actually didn't taste like garbage as we so wrongingly assumed we were pleasantly surprised! The place looks old as shit and I too remember when this was a Taco Bell long ago as one other reviewer mentioned. The woman working was very nice. Cold BBQ or cold Mac n cheese are unforgivable sins. Our food was piping hot when we got it. The sauce was a classic sauce just enough smoke, little vinegar bite, tangy and sweet. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it's ridiculously affordable and above average in taste. I put the cole slaw, and Mac n cheese on top of my chicken and covered it with BBQ sauce accordingly. Would recommend you do the same. The burrito was simple. Not huge. But it gave me a good excuse to eat two or three to go ramekins worth of BBQ sauce a condiment I don't get to enjoy as much as I should.

    (3)
  • Fredward H.

    Very good BBQ, the sauce was incredible and the BBQ-Baked-Beans are the best I've ever had. They had that slight spicy kick to them but weren't too overbearing. The Mac and Cheese was also phenomenal. The only reason this place doesn't get 5/5 stars is because their portions leave something to be desired, literally! The sides come in perfectly fine portions but the sandwiches are on the small side. Now, if you're a smaller person with a smaller appetite OR you don't mind buying two sandwiches then go ahead and pretend my review is 5/5 stars. What's the worst that could happen from you visiting this establishment...? You might end up buying several delicious BBQ sandwiches! LOL

    (4)
  • Ken F.

    Great little Express barbecue place. Very good food excellent service and very inexpensive. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend trying it. Wish they would open one in North Scottsdale.

    (5)
  • Jake S.

    One of my methods of rating barbeque is whether I'd come back. With this place, I'll be coming back again and again. The barbeque is average plus, far better than store bought but not as smokey and artistic as award winners. Where this place excels is its low prices. Its what took my vote from a 3 to 4 stars. It would be great option for a cheap delicious lunch or quick dinner....plus the house sauce is pretty unique and tastes great.

    (4)
  • Ashley S.

    Pig sandwich, spicy fires, coleslaw. DELICIOUS. Simple, affordable goodness. The service is friendly!

    (4)
  • Sierra W.

    This is like my 3rd time going here. Good Mac n cheese and brisket sandwiches. They even give you barbecue sauce to put on it. Very yummy! :)

    (4)
  • Paul S.

    Small, three tables in, three or more tables out, ample parking, clean and neat. The young lady that took our order at the counter was nice and explained the menu items as I asked. We sat down and the food was brought to us in minutes. As they also have a drive up window, the service is very fast. Wife had a brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Decent size sandwich and fresh hot fries. I had the sampler with three ribs, double brisket and a side of cowboy beans. Both of us had iced tea. This was served on foil on a paper wrapper on a deep plate...looked good and was very functional. Plastic utensils were more than adequate. The meat was incredibly tender, thick slices, nicely flavored with a much more subtle flavor than eastern BBQ. The ribs were literally falling off the bone tender. The sauce, which they make there, is thick enough to stay in place and is of the sweet but spicy variety...very tasty and a good compliment to the meat. It's on the table in a squeeze bottle if you want. I'm not big on drowning good meat and was happy that it could be my choice. Traffic on Sunday evening at sunset was steady with about half the orders being carry out and a couple of drive ups. The other customers were friendly. Overall, a very easy place to deal with. The menu is limited but the quality makes up for this. Service is good, prices are very reasonable with our drinks, entrees and sides costing $17 with tax. Bus it yourself when finished. The wife liked it and we will return. It's easy to find although it's way up north on 7th...worth the drive in my opinion. They also offer catering services but I really can't comment on that. The four stars is fair for a very small place in a niche market. To their credit, they were open Sunday evening. This is the kind if place that could become a habit as it's good and very easy to deal with.

    (4)
  • Checkin I.

    I went to this place a few weeks ago and all I can say is wow...Best bbq i have ever had and price was super cheap...If your in the area you have to try this if you love ribs..

    (5)
  • Brian J.

    Go elsewhere!!!!!!!!! Dry meat, small portions for the price. The mcrib at mcdonalds is better. I ended up here cuz dickies was closed. I had the brisket sandwich spicy fries and ice tea. The tea was good that's about it. I won't be going back.

    (1)
  • Risa A.

    Great food but small sandwich. No salad option available for sides. Brisket is done right. :-)

    (3)
  • Jodene R.

    Cute, little restaurant! The food is good for the price. I love the BBQ sauce, just wished they gave more of it. The young lady at the window was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back for more!

    (4)
  • dave f.

    Contrary to the big red banner at the top of the page, Waldo's Pig N Out is very much open. The meat is good. The sauce is good. The bread - a small piece of a baguette - is the weak link to this place. Baguettes don't have the proper structure for a BBQ sandwich, and you end up with more meat and sauce on the table than in the bread. Hold off on the sandwiches and buy the meat by weight, and get some buns at the convenience store on the way home.

    (3)
  • Dave B.

    I was driving up 7th Street yesterday when I spied an old friend: Waldo's BBQ. I used to spend a lot of time in Mesa and ate at Waldo's Mesa location often. Discovering a Waldo's within 10 minutes of my house was as if the food gods were smiling down on me. Waldo's Pig-N-Out location is set up a little different than their Mesa location: Pig-N-Out caters to the take-out and drive-through crowd. I ordered the Pig Sandwich and Cole Slaw. The bill was a measly four bucks. Granted, the size of the sandwich was a little smaller than the super-sized portions that ordinary fast food joints are pushing. If you have a big appetite you may want to order two. For me (and my wife as well) the sandwich and slaw made a perfectly-sized meal. And it was 4 bucks! Waldo's uses their own unique sauce. It's different from most BBQ joints. My wife raved about the flavor and the fact that the sauce is served on the side so you can put on as much or little as you want. If you like BBQ I strongly suggest you try Waldo's for their unique flavor. I know that I'm going to be visiting Waldos very frequently.

    (5)
  • Dale L.

    Great food great price. Not great food at a great price or for a great price. Just cheap ass great food! I suggest a two sandwiches not a double and two sides. Try the slaw on the wich.........

    (4)
  • Kali B.

    This place is literally a lil gem. The menu is simple n the prices are more than fair for the quality of bbq they serve. Pig sandwich is awesome.

    (5)
  • Sarabear B.

    Apparently, Pig N Out is the drive through version of Waldo's Bar B Que. They have "Pig" sandwiches, pulled pork, brisket and chicken. I had the brisket. It was honestly, the juiciest brisket I have EVER had in my life. It was wonderful. There was even a little bit of burnt end in mine... YUM! I'm not a fan of pork, but my friend said it was very good. The potato salad was pretty good. The cole slaw was a sweet style that is not my favorite, but it was ok. It had way too much dressing though. I especially liked the sauce. It was just spicy enough with a good touch of smoke and sweet. They served mine on the side. I don't know if that is par for the course or not because my friend ordered hers on the side, but it was DELICIOUS. The meats were perfect.... and that's why you go to a BBQ place, right? That combined with excellent sauce and the really good prices earns Pig N Out more of my business. It's nice to see an old taco stand being put to good use.

    (4)
  • Christopher F.

    I really struggled between 2 stars and 3 stars but ultimately decieded on three because of the quality of the food, however, I have a huge disclaimer when it comes to portion size. My dad and I noticed this place about a week or so ago and I've been dying to try it so we did. I had read the reviews about the portion size but it was a huge let down. I will start this by saying I know that most BBQ is on the rather pricey side given the time that goes into making it. So when we came across what seemed to be a reasonably priced BBQ joint, I was excited. I orderd a pulled chicken sandwich ($3), a brisket burrito ($3), and a side of cowboy beans ($1). I believe the total for that was $7. My first issue was when I asked what exactly made up the "cowboy beans" as im not a huge fan of heat when it comes to sides and the guy at the counter replied "It's just baked beans" which to me meant sweet, soft beans. Opened up the container and first thing I see is green chili chunks. Now, the beans were fine and not too spicy but when I customer asks what all is in a dish/side dish/menu item, its probably best to make sure you name the ingredients. Second issue was that calling the Brisket Burrito a burrito is a huge over statement. Mini burrito is much more accurate. I got three, maybe four bites and thats all she wrote. At $0.75 to $1.00 a bite, itd be nice to get a little more than something smaller than most granola bars. Parking was also a huge pain with three spots jammed in front but they do have more parking on the sides and a drive thru as well. The Pulled chicken sandwich was good but again small, little better value than the burrito. Good in taste and BBQ sauce was on the side. The good points of this trip were the size of the Pork ribs (giant really, after seeing the "burrito" I couldn't believe how big the ribs were), the brisket (which hands down was the best I've ever had) and the BBQ sauce (which they gave us about 8 mini containers of. It was sweet but still had a bit of a kick to it and I will likely go back just because I want to get some of that sauce to try on my own grilling. Overall, they need some work on the descriptions of their food, portion sizes, and better sides (mac and cheese should be a must for any BBQ joint). Gave it one "$" because you can (and we did, much to our shegrin) get out of there for under $10 per person, but do yourself a favor and order more than you think you might eat, then it might be about right. I'll probably give these guys at least one more chance when I go to get some of their BBQ sauce but I may give them a month or two to try and get things worked out.

    (3)
  • Mark M.

    Lets see, you live in north central Phoenix, you love good BBQ and you haven't stopped at Waldo's on 7th St. yet. What the hells the matter with you? It's right there across the street from the post office on Mountain View. Go in there, and for six stinking dollars, you can get a pig sandwich, a side of beans and a drink. For a couple of bucks more try one of the ribs on a bone. You can thank me later.

    (5)
  • Tom R.

    Great barbeque at a super reasonable price! My current favorite for take-away 'cue. Try the brisket or the hot links, both are excellent with deep smoky sweetness. Sides are good, too.

    (5)
  • Martin G.

    Small place with great BBQ that's served quick. Folks working there are helpful and friendly. Very basic small dining area inside and out. Had the ribs and the brisket which are served no-frills and were great. Very inexpensive and with sides and drinks for $1, you get a lot for your money.

    (5)
  • Thomas D.

    I've been across the states a couple of times in my life, all the while eating as much food (mainly BBQ) as possible. I've never had a juicier pulled pork sandwich in my life as I've had at Waldo's off 7th street. It has the perfect amount of smoke flavor and you have to add your own BBQ sauce so it makes the sandwich that more personable. Speaking of their BBQ sauce, it's a sweet tangy combination of divinity that they make in house and sell by the mason jar. All of the sides are made from scratch as well. The service is amazing, fast, and very cheap for the amount of food you receive. I recommend any and all to go grab a pig or brisket sandwich from Waldo's and float on BBQ cloud 9!

    (5)
  • Greg M.

    I love BBQ and Waldo's Pig-n-Out satisfied that crave. I see the reviews regarding the small portions, but apparently they now have a large sandwich which has double the meat. The pork sandwich was $6 and the brisket was $7. I got the large and it was plenty for me. That is still very reasonable for BBQ. I would say it is more of a take out place. The sauce is really good, the kind I like.I would recommend this place to everyone and I hope everyone goes so it will stay in business. I see the are open for breakfast, too.

    (5)
  • Bryan H.

    If the app would let me I'd give this little hidden gem a 4.5. For the price, it's some of the best BBQ in Phoenix. Nothing at Waldo's is over 4 bucks! Large drinks are $1.00. It's perfect for the Moon Valley residents. Fast drive through and tremendous sauce. I got the Brisket Sandwich. Warning...portions aren't huge. I also got the "pig" burrito. Moist pulled pork. So for $7.00, I got an awesome meal and diet coke. Oh yeah, the menu price is the actual price. They pay the sales tax! Im going back tomorrow! (No I'm not a friend of theirs. Driving by and saw it around 7th St and Hatcher. Little place... From Waldo's bbq in Mesa.)

    (4)
  • Rick A.

    Cool little place, it's a Waldo's BBQ kind of express thing with a drive thru. Just opened but they have their act together already, menu is pretty limited but tasty and fast. Had the Pig (pulled pork) with the beans, good as it gets...easy on the wallet, plus they pay the tax so no need to scramble for coins in the car, a catchy thing to do. Will be back, trying to think where else you can get BBQ from your car in this town, can't remember anywhere else that does it...

    (5)
  • Lola S.

    Wow- what an unexpected find in my Sunnyslope neighborhood. This place picks up the sales tax, so what you see on the ordering board is what you pay. I got the "Pig" sandwich for $3 and a side of potato salad for $1. The freshly made potato salad was a large size- I was surprised at the price. Now for the goods- the pork. Wow. It was so good. It even kept my attention while NBC news broadcasted Will and Kate present their baby to the world on TV. The pulled pork sandwich was deliciously smoky, soft and incredibly tender. It was served on a fresh French roll. I was surprised to find the BBQ sauce served in a container on the side apart from the sandwich. Make sense- kept the roll nice and soggy free for to enjoy at home. This is a tiny drive thru place in an old Sunnyslope taco shop before being re-opened at Waldos. I'm so happy it is here! I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu- especially the brisket which has been reviewed well. This is a definite "MUST TRY". I don't know of a great BBQ place anywhere else near here. Go support small business with the added bonus of cheap & delicious

    (5)
  • Philip S.

    Short and sweet...Awesome BBQ, clean place, fast and friendly and damn reasonable. Spicy fries are amazing. Try this place. I regret I only just found this great place last week . Returned twice since. Yum!

    (5)
  • Gigi C.

    This place is always busy so expect a long line however people are friendly so it makes the time go by fast. You can bring your dogs to the patio. Breakfast is yummy. Not your conventional way of ordering. You order and pay first at register then your given a number for your table. Get your beverage they have a huge selection of milks!

    (4)
  • Lola S.

    Wow- what an unexpected find in my Sunnyslope neighborhood. This place picks up the sales tax, so what you see on the ordering board is what you pay. I got the "Pig" sandwich for $3 and a side of potato salad for $1. The freshly made potato salad was a large size- I was surprised at the price. Now for the goods- the pork. Wow. It was so good. It even kept my attention while NBC news broadcasted Will and Kate present their baby to the world on TV. The pulled pork sandwich was deliciously smoky, soft and incredibly tender. It was served on a fresh French roll. I was surprised to find the BBQ sauce served in a container on the side apart from the sandwich. Make sense- kept the roll nice and soggy free for to enjoy at home. This is a tiny drive thru place in an old Sunnyslope taco shop before being re-opened at Waldos. I'm so happy it is here! I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu- especially the brisket which has been reviewed well. This is a definite "MUST TRY". I don't know of a great BBQ place anywhere else near here. Go support small business with the added bonus of cheap & delicious

    (5)
  • Veronica L.

    To be honest, I wasn't expecting much. I just moved here from Memphis, a city known for its BBQ. Seriously, there are over 100 BBQ joints in the city limits and it's a much smaller city than Phoenix...they're not messing around. But Waldo's is close to my house and had decent reviews, so I figured why not. I'll give it a try for a Sunday night meal, but I didn't think I'd be that impressed. I'm not too proud to admit when I'm wrong. So here goes: I was wrong. The menu is simple and small, which made ordering a breeze. My husband and I split a brisket sandwich and hot fries and ordered a side of mac n cheese too. I like that they offer the sandwiches "Memphis Style" as well, AKA with slaw on top. They're not lying--most places in Memphis make their sandwiches with slaw, but my belly isn't cut out for cabbage, so we didn't try theirs. The brisket itself was chopped and had tons of flavor. I didn't put the sauce on the sandwich because it didn't need it on every bite, but when I dipped it, the sauce proved to be as good as the brisket. It was spicy but not too intense for most. The hot fries on the other hand..man, those suckers got really spicy after a while. They seemed to have cayenne or something sprinkled on them and were really tasty dipped in the ranch that they provided. The mac n cheese was really creamy, not that gross hardened cheese, stuck together stuff you find at some other places. Over all I was really pleased. I love the round prices: our was $7 even. The only thing was bugged me was that I couldn't find the menu for this location online, only the larger location in Mesa. They have a more extensive menu, so I arrived hoping they had fried okra, which they didn't. I'd love a menu for their location on their website to avoid confusion, but it's a minor annoyance for such tasty, affordable BBQ.

    (4)
  • Jd S.

    Gooooood BBQ & GREAT prices....! $4 pig Sand $2.50 for big ass BBQ RIB $1 buck for Cowboy beans & they're freakin Bomb! All prices incl. tax... Easy to know your bill....

    (5)
  • Max E.

    Picked up lunch for the This Old Vape Shop crew. We are def bbq fanatics and now that we have discovered this place we will be coming back! We are all so full and so happy with our food!! The girl who took my order was very polite and friendy. Best part was the wait time was not as long as I anticipated. $10 for a plateful of meat is probably the best deal I have ever had.

    (5)
  • Eric L.

    Nice down-home place. I got the sampler and chose the sausage link, brisket, and ribs. I'm a big brisket fan but the sausage stole the show here. It had a softer, more uniform texture inside and it falls apart in your mouth. Juicy without being greasy. Really well done. The brisket was good and the ribs were really, really tender. When I left I didn't have the usual "heavy" feeling that you get from BBQ. One thing I didn't try (but wanted to) was the cheesecake jar. I included a picture of it. Very friendly staff, clean, easy to order, fast, and the tax is included. They also have drive-thru.

    (4)
  • Keith C.

    Just ok. The mac & cheese was great but the ribs where not cooked all that well. Would not recommend unless you really want BBQ fast. It truly is express!

    (3)
  • Elizabeth J.

    Awesome brisket sandwich yummy!! Sweet potato fries Olord to die for. Great food cheap prices very smart!!!! We will be back and as for customer service excellent thank u!!!

    (5)
  • Daniel S.

    Only good things to say about this place. Let's start with something honest, though: it's a little, one room barbecue hut, so I'm gonna go straight to the food. I'll have to skip the friendly cashier, clean atmosphere, and quick service. Now onto the food. First course: a sweet potato fry on the way home with takeout. AKA the freshest food I have had all week. Imagine a crispy coat over a soft, fresh potato, still with the texture of sweet potato flesh. I felt loved even as it burned my mouth a bit. Then the MEAT. Authentic cuts of tender goodness (I had the sampler platter with two servings of chicken). A great little thing- no salt on the fries, no sauce on the meat because they know you're an adult. It's all there on the table for you to apply at your own discression. Only warning- sandwiches and sides are smaller than you may expect, so get enough if it's your dinner.

    (5)
  • Kimberly M.

    First time I tried Waldos Express. The staff is friendly. The food was ready fast. And most important the food was awesome ! The home fries are delicious . The bbq brisket was yummy . You get a lot of food for the price. I would go back again

    (5)
  • Terry M.

    WARNING! Waldo's prices are $2 higher in-store than currently shown on their site for the meat by the pound. Chicken and pork are now $12/lb.(up 20%) and beef is $14.. That said, the take-home bulk meats are the still the best value per portion IMO. My $5 brisket sandwich was moist and tender, with a hearty beef blast and sauce on the side. However, I'd say that the sandwich was tiny, rather than small, and not a good deal, in my mind. I read that brisket is in short supply nationwide, so I guess I should be happy, just to have it at all. Yet, if you add a $2 'side' and a $2 drink, you're now at $9, for which you can get a more generous lunch special almost anywhere. But dang, the food is so good. Individual ribs are also up 50 cents, which equates to a 25% increase in the past three months. I didn't get a 25% raise on my paycheck this quarter, did you? I believe Waldo has confused the terms 'gradual', and 'drastic' in regard to price hikes. To offset my minor pains, the spicy fries remain $1. Maybe the very best buy on the planet; and what you get is as many fries as I'd care to eat in any one sitting. Have a drink at hand for these. Service was, once again, friendly.

    (3)
  • Todd K.

    I hate to admit that I have eaten here three times and every time the bbq is just really not good. My ribs were way over cooked the last time with very little flavor and lots of fat. The pork and chicken sandwiches seemed to either be a couple days old or just plain bad meat as the texture and flavor was not good. In addition the the descriptions above, some other information that will hopefully be helpful: Pros - drive thru (the reason I have been there multiple times), prices are very reasonable if you stick with the sandwiches, sweet potato fries are good and the staff always seems friendly Cons - bbq is not good, Mac & cheese is chalky and even my kids won't eat it, fries are soggy In summary, I won't be back and without the drive through I would have not given them a second chance.

    (2)
  • L. H.

    I have driven by this place more than a few times. To be honest we were really skeptical. At night the lighting looks straight up suicidal like in a scary movie. I forgot my most favorite place to eat tacos, is closed on Monday. We were just driving and in a split second we decided to go through the drive thru. Upon glancing at the prices on the drive thru menu we decided that for something this cheap if it turned out to be bad, no big deal! We both had the bird, or BBQ chicken sandwich. Also ordered: chicken burrito, side of Mac n cheese and cole slaw and a large soda. Literally It was $12- $13 for everything. And then when it actually didn't taste like garbage as we so wrongingly assumed we were pleasantly surprised! The place looks old as shit and I too remember when this was a Taco Bell long ago as one other reviewer mentioned. The woman working was very nice. Cold BBQ or cold Mac n cheese are unforgivable sins. Our food was piping hot when we got it. The sauce was a classic sauce just enough smoke, little vinegar bite, tangy and sweet. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it's ridiculously affordable and above average in taste. I put the cole slaw, and Mac n cheese on top of my chicken and covered it with BBQ sauce accordingly. Would recommend you do the same. The burrito was simple. Not huge. But it gave me a good excuse to eat two or three to go ramekins worth of BBQ sauce a condiment I don't get to enjoy as much as I should.

    (3)
  • Fredward H.

    Very good BBQ, the sauce was incredible and the BBQ-Baked-Beans are the best I've ever had. They had that slight spicy kick to them but weren't too overbearing. The Mac and Cheese was also phenomenal. The only reason this place doesn't get 5/5 stars is because their portions leave something to be desired, literally! The sides come in perfectly fine portions but the sandwiches are on the small side. Now, if you're a smaller person with a smaller appetite OR you don't mind buying two sandwiches then go ahead and pretend my review is 5/5 stars. What's the worst that could happen from you visiting this establishment...? You might end up buying several delicious BBQ sandwiches! LOL

    (4)
  • Ken F.

    Great little Express barbecue place. Very good food excellent service and very inexpensive. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend trying it. Wish they would open one in North Scottsdale.

    (5)
  • Bryan H.

    If the app would let me I'd give this little hidden gem a 4.5. For the price, it's some of the best BBQ in Phoenix. Nothing at Waldo's is over 4 bucks! Large drinks are $1.00. It's perfect for the Moon Valley residents. Fast drive through and tremendous sauce. I got the Brisket Sandwich. Warning...portions aren't huge. I also got the "pig" burrito. Moist pulled pork. So for $7.00, I got an awesome meal and diet coke. Oh yeah, the menu price is the actual price. They pay the sales tax! Im going back tomorrow! (No I'm not a friend of theirs. Driving by and saw it around 7th St and Hatcher. Little place... From Waldo's bbq in Mesa.)

    (4)
  • Jodene R.

    Cute, little restaurant! The food is good for the price. I love the BBQ sauce, just wished they gave more of it. The young lady at the window was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back for more!

    (4)
  • dave f.

    Contrary to the big red banner at the top of the page, Waldo's Pig N Out is very much open. The meat is good. The sauce is good. The bread - a small piece of a baguette - is the weak link to this place. Baguettes don't have the proper structure for a BBQ sandwich, and you end up with more meat and sauce on the table than in the bread. Hold off on the sandwiches and buy the meat by weight, and get some buns at the convenience store on the way home.

    (3)
  • Cyrus M.

    I drove by this place last week, and it looked inviting, so I swung by today. Overall it was delicious. You know when people say meat "falls off the bone"? The meat on the ribs here literally fell off the bone; I had do ask for a fork as a result. The sauce was very tasty; its in a squeeze bottle and I wanted it to have been warm, rather than room temperature, but my tastebuds didn't seem to care. It was very clean, reasonably priced, and the service was friendly. I'd return by myself, and with others.

    (4)
  • Dave B.

    I was driving up 7th Street yesterday when I spied an old friend: Waldo's BBQ. I used to spend a lot of time in Mesa and ate at Waldo's Mesa location often. Discovering a Waldo's within 10 minutes of my house was as if the food gods were smiling down on me. Waldo's Pig-N-Out location is set up a little different than their Mesa location: Pig-N-Out caters to the take-out and drive-through crowd. I ordered the Pig Sandwich and Cole Slaw. The bill was a measly four bucks. Granted, the size of the sandwich was a little smaller than the super-sized portions that ordinary fast food joints are pushing. If you have a big appetite you may want to order two. For me (and my wife as well) the sandwich and slaw made a perfectly-sized meal. And it was 4 bucks! Waldo's uses their own unique sauce. It's different from most BBQ joints. My wife raved about the flavor and the fact that the sauce is served on the side so you can put on as much or little as you want. If you like BBQ I strongly suggest you try Waldo's for their unique flavor. I know that I'm going to be visiting Waldos very frequently.

    (5)
  • Dale L.

    Great food great price. Not great food at a great price or for a great price. Just cheap ass great food! I suggest a two sandwiches not a double and two sides. Try the slaw on the wich.........

    (4)
  • Kali B.

    This place is literally a lil gem. The menu is simple n the prices are more than fair for the quality of bbq they serve. Pig sandwich is awesome.

    (5)
  • Sarabear B.

    Apparently, Pig N Out is the drive through version of Waldo's Bar B Que. They have "Pig" sandwiches, pulled pork, brisket and chicken. I had the brisket. It was honestly, the juiciest brisket I have EVER had in my life. It was wonderful. There was even a little bit of burnt end in mine... YUM! I'm not a fan of pork, but my friend said it was very good. The potato salad was pretty good. The cole slaw was a sweet style that is not my favorite, but it was ok. It had way too much dressing though. I especially liked the sauce. It was just spicy enough with a good touch of smoke and sweet. They served mine on the side. I don't know if that is par for the course or not because my friend ordered hers on the side, but it was DELICIOUS. The meats were perfect.... and that's why you go to a BBQ place, right? That combined with excellent sauce and the really good prices earns Pig N Out more of my business. It's nice to see an old taco stand being put to good use.

    (4)
  • Martin G.

    Small place with great BBQ that's served quick. Folks working there are helpful and friendly. Very basic small dining area inside and out. Had the ribs and the brisket which are served no-frills and were great. Very inexpensive and with sides and drinks for $1, you get a lot for your money.

    (5)
  • Thomas D.

    I've been across the states a couple of times in my life, all the while eating as much food (mainly BBQ) as possible. I've never had a juicier pulled pork sandwich in my life as I've had at Waldo's off 7th street. It has the perfect amount of smoke flavor and you have to add your own BBQ sauce so it makes the sandwich that more personable. Speaking of their BBQ sauce, it's a sweet tangy combination of divinity that they make in house and sell by the mason jar. All of the sides are made from scratch as well. The service is amazing, fast, and very cheap for the amount of food you receive. I recommend any and all to go grab a pig or brisket sandwich from Waldo's and float on BBQ cloud 9!

    (5)
  • Greg M.

    I love BBQ and Waldo's Pig-n-Out satisfied that crave. I see the reviews regarding the small portions, but apparently they now have a large sandwich which has double the meat. The pork sandwich was $6 and the brisket was $7. I got the large and it was plenty for me. That is still very reasonable for BBQ. I would say it is more of a take out place. The sauce is really good, the kind I like.I would recommend this place to everyone and I hope everyone goes so it will stay in business. I see the are open for breakfast, too.

    (5)
  • Christopher F.

    I really struggled between 2 stars and 3 stars but ultimately decieded on three because of the quality of the food, however, I have a huge disclaimer when it comes to portion size. My dad and I noticed this place about a week or so ago and I've been dying to try it so we did. I had read the reviews about the portion size but it was a huge let down. I will start this by saying I know that most BBQ is on the rather pricey side given the time that goes into making it. So when we came across what seemed to be a reasonably priced BBQ joint, I was excited. I orderd a pulled chicken sandwich ($3), a brisket burrito ($3), and a side of cowboy beans ($1). I believe the total for that was $7. My first issue was when I asked what exactly made up the "cowboy beans" as im not a huge fan of heat when it comes to sides and the guy at the counter replied "It's just baked beans" which to me meant sweet, soft beans. Opened up the container and first thing I see is green chili chunks. Now, the beans were fine and not too spicy but when I customer asks what all is in a dish/side dish/menu item, its probably best to make sure you name the ingredients. Second issue was that calling the Brisket Burrito a burrito is a huge over statement. Mini burrito is much more accurate. I got three, maybe four bites and thats all she wrote. At $0.75 to $1.00 a bite, itd be nice to get a little more than something smaller than most granola bars. Parking was also a huge pain with three spots jammed in front but they do have more parking on the sides and a drive thru as well. The Pulled chicken sandwich was good but again small, little better value than the burrito. Good in taste and BBQ sauce was on the side. The good points of this trip were the size of the Pork ribs (giant really, after seeing the "burrito" I couldn't believe how big the ribs were), the brisket (which hands down was the best I've ever had) and the BBQ sauce (which they gave us about 8 mini containers of. It was sweet but still had a bit of a kick to it and I will likely go back just because I want to get some of that sauce to try on my own grilling. Overall, they need some work on the descriptions of their food, portion sizes, and better sides (mac and cheese should be a must for any BBQ joint). Gave it one "$" because you can (and we did, much to our shegrin) get out of there for under $10 per person, but do yourself a favor and order more than you think you might eat, then it might be about right. I'll probably give these guys at least one more chance when I go to get some of their BBQ sauce but I may give them a month or two to try and get things worked out.

    (3)
  • Mark M.

    Lets see, you live in north central Phoenix, you love good BBQ and you haven't stopped at Waldo's on 7th St. yet. What the hells the matter with you? It's right there across the street from the post office on Mountain View. Go in there, and for six stinking dollars, you can get a pig sandwich, a side of beans and a drink. For a couple of bucks more try one of the ribs on a bone. You can thank me later.

    (5)
  • Tom R.

    Great barbeque at a super reasonable price! My current favorite for take-away 'cue. Try the brisket or the hot links, both are excellent with deep smoky sweetness. Sides are good, too.

    (5)
  • Brian J.

    Go elsewhere!!!!!!!!! Dry meat, small portions for the price. The mcrib at mcdonalds is better. I ended up here cuz dickies was closed. I had the brisket sandwich spicy fries and ice tea. The tea was good that's about it. I won't be going back.

    (1)
  • Risa A.

    Great food but small sandwich. No salad option available for sides. Brisket is done right. :-)

    (3)
  • Roy G.

    Counter girl peppy and nice. The building is an old Taco Bell building with a drive through and a front ramada with three picnic tables. The eating environment is between rustic and beat up, which is the only reason it is receiving 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The building and kitchen are clean. I looked for dirt and was unsuccessful. They obviously work hard on cleaning. Again the restaurant is somewhere between rustic and beat up, but it is clean. The barbecue is 5 star all the way. It is flawless in texture and taste. I had the 'Pig' Sandwich and potato salad. The Sinaloence (wife) had the same sandwich and an order of Pork Ribs, with Sweet Potato Fries. . Excellent, excellent, excellent. . This was our second time here and both visits were the same high quality. I fully recommend this restaurant to any barbecue lover.

    (4)
  • Johnny M.

    Just say no!! BBQ fast = no bueno!! Save your money, go to a really bbq place , horrible service, crappie food, definitely not worth the money

    (1)
  • Chris G.

    The bbq is really good & service was quick, unfortunately the spot has homeless people that keep asking me for money at the drive thru both times I have gone. Also the staff charge me twice by mistake and didn't refund. They had me called the manager the next day, he promised to refund the money to my card but never did. I keep on calling he keep saying two more days. After three weeks I got tired and had my bank deal with it. After my bank called I got the refund.

    (3)
  • Rich J.

    Stopped in the other day for the first time. Was shocked at how reasonable the prices were AND they pay the sales tax. The food was good not great BBQ but good. I tried the sampler plate with brisket and pork. The pork had a real good taste to it and the brisket was tasty and tender (which is always a good thing). The ribs were still fatty though, the bone pulled out which for most of us is a good thing (unless you're an official KC BBQ Judge, they don't like that) but I think the heat could have been set a little higher to melt the fat more. The ribs were on the fatty side. The disappointing thing though was no rub or bark on any of the meat, the pulled pork obviously would have had the bark mixed in but should have been present on the brisket slices and ribs the bark also adds a bit of seasoning ad flavoring to the meat. So it tasted like smoke but not much else flavoring wise. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. I would go back this is not really a good destination BBQ that I would go out of my way for place but good for a quick sandwich or in and out stop if in the area. Trust me I have had much worse then this. I really want to try their hot link sandwich

    (3)
  • Andy H.

    I absolutely love Waldo's food. The meat is so tender and delicious. The spicy fries are also really good. I recommend Waldo's to everyone I know.

    (5)
  • Ron S.

    Very small portions at the 19th Ave. location. Food was average at best. I wont bother to go back. For what I got the brisket sandwich was overpriced. Small portions and just so so BBQ. I have had a lot better.

    (2)
  • Ashley W.

    We dropped into Waldo's for some pre-bowling dinner the other night and were not disappointed. The staff is very friendly, the food is tasty, and the prices are very reasonable! I had the ribs with a side of mac and cheese - the ribs were incredible, and the mac and cheese was tasty. Not the best I've ever had, but still decent. My boyfriend had the brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad, he enjoyed every bite. All of the above, plus drinks came to $14 - as far as I'm concerned that's amazing for a bbq joint.

    (4)
  • Jake S.

    One of my methods of rating barbeque is whether I'd come back. With this place, I'll be coming back again and again. The barbeque is average plus, far better than store bought but not as smokey and artistic as award winners. Where this place excels is its low prices. Its what took my vote from a 3 to 4 stars. It would be great option for a cheap delicious lunch or quick dinner....plus the house sauce is pretty unique and tastes great.

    (4)
  • Ashley S.

    Pig sandwich, spicy fires, coleslaw. DELICIOUS. Simple, affordable goodness. The service is friendly!

    (4)
  • Sierra W.

    This is like my 3rd time going here. Good Mac n cheese and brisket sandwiches. They even give you barbecue sauce to put on it. Very yummy! :)

    (4)
  • Paul S.

    Small, three tables in, three or more tables out, ample parking, clean and neat. The young lady that took our order at the counter was nice and explained the menu items as I asked. We sat down and the food was brought to us in minutes. As they also have a drive up window, the service is very fast. Wife had a brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Decent size sandwich and fresh hot fries. I had the sampler with three ribs, double brisket and a side of cowboy beans. Both of us had iced tea. This was served on foil on a paper wrapper on a deep plate...looked good and was very functional. Plastic utensils were more than adequate. The meat was incredibly tender, thick slices, nicely flavored with a much more subtle flavor than eastern BBQ. The ribs were literally falling off the bone tender. The sauce, which they make there, is thick enough to stay in place and is of the sweet but spicy variety...very tasty and a good compliment to the meat. It's on the table in a squeeze bottle if you want. I'm not big on drowning good meat and was happy that it could be my choice. Traffic on Sunday evening at sunset was steady with about half the orders being carry out and a couple of drive ups. The other customers were friendly. Overall, a very easy place to deal with. The menu is limited but the quality makes up for this. Service is good, prices are very reasonable with our drinks, entrees and sides costing $17 with tax. Bus it yourself when finished. The wife liked it and we will return. It's easy to find although it's way up north on 7th...worth the drive in my opinion. They also offer catering services but I really can't comment on that. The four stars is fair for a very small place in a niche market. To their credit, they were open Sunday evening. This is the kind if place that could become a habit as it's good and very easy to deal with.

    (4)
  • Checkin I.

    I went to this place a few weeks ago and all I can say is wow...Best bbq i have ever had and price was super cheap...If your in the area you have to try this if you love ribs..

    (5)
  • Rick A.

    Cool little place, it's a Waldo's BBQ kind of express thing with a drive thru. Just opened but they have their act together already, menu is pretty limited but tasty and fast. Had the Pig (pulled pork) with the beans, good as it gets...easy on the wallet, plus they pay the tax so no need to scramble for coins in the car, a catchy thing to do. Will be back, trying to think where else you can get BBQ from your car in this town, can't remember anywhere else that does it...

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:00 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

Waldo’s BBQ Express

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