Somewhere along West Indian School Road in Avondale, Arizona, a modest little restaurant is quietly making barbecue history. Eric’s Family Barbecue might not have a flashy sign or a fancy dining room, but what comes out of those smokers out back is nothing short of extraordinary.
With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,700 reviews and fans flying in from other states just to eat here, this place has earned its reputation one perfectly smoked brisket at a time. If you have not made the trip yet, here are ten reasons why Eric’s Family Barbecue belongs on every serious food lover’s radar.
The Brisket That Keeps People Coming Back
Some briskets are good. Eric’s brisket is the kind that makes you close your eyes and forget where you are.
Reviewers consistently call it the best they have ever had anywhere, and after one bite, you will understand why…