Arizona might be famous for tacos and desert sunsets, but the state has quietly built a serious barbecue scene. From slow-smoked brisket in Phoenix to family-run pits in small mountain towns, there are pitmasters here who treat smoke and time like an art.
If you love brisket, ribs, pulled pork, or a plate piled with all three, this list is for you. Below are eight Arizona smokehouses that are worth planning a whole weekend around, each one bringing something a little different to the table.
Grab a big appetite and maybe a couple of napkins.
1. Little Miss BBQ, Phoenix, Arizona
Few barbecue spots in the country get the kind of loyalty this Phoenix pit has earned. People line up before opening, and there is a good reason…