BBQ in Tempe, AZ

The Best BBQ in Tempe, AZ

The best BBQ doesn't announce itself — it earns its reputation plate by plate, smoke ring by smoke ring. Rollin' Smoke BBQ, a vendor at Tempe Eats Food Hall in Tempe, AZ, is the kind of operation that understands this. Slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, loaded dogs, stacked sandwiches, and BBQ nachos — all made without shortcuts.

Real BBQ takes time. The whole point of the low-and-slow method is to let collagen break down into gelatin, let smoke penetrate deep into the meat, and let the natural fats render into something that keeps the meat moist and flavor-packed. You can't rush that. Rollin' Smoke doesn't. The results speak for themselves.

What Rollin' Smoke Serves

The brisket is the signature — tender enough to pull apart with a fork, with a proper bark on the outside and a smoke ring that tells you this is the real deal. Pulled pork that's shredded, juicy, and deeply seasoned. Loaded hot dogs that go well beyond the standard street-corner dog into something genuinely satisfying. Sandwiches that are stacked with respect for the ingredients inside them.

And then there are the BBQ nachos. In lesser hands, BBQ nachos are just chips with some leftover meat thrown on top. At Rollin' Smoke, they're a destination item — a full layer of chips topped with brisket or pulled pork, sauce, cheese, jalapeños, and whatever else makes a nacho plate worth eating. Order them and share them if you must. But know that sharing won't be easy.

BBQ and Beer: A Natural Pairing

At Tempe Eats, Rollin' Smoke BBQ sits alongside the 42-tap Outlaw Beer self-pour wall. Few food-and-drink pairings are as naturally aligned as slow-smoked BBQ and a cold craft beer. Pour yourself a smoky porter or a clean amber ale, grab a plate of brisket, and let the flavors work together the way they're supposed to.

Happy hour runs daily 3–6PM and all day Tuesday — $3 house beers make that brisket-and-beer combination one of the best deals in Tempe.

Why Tempe Needs This

Phoenix and the surrounding Valley have a solid BBQ scene, but Tempe has often been underserved when it comes to serious smoke. Rollin' Smoke at Tempe Eats fills that gap — a vendor focused entirely on doing BBQ right, inside a food hall that elevates the whole experience with its atmosphere, beer wall, and community feel.

Whether you're a hardcore BBQ enthusiast who evaluates smoke rings and bark the way others evaluate wine, or someone who just wants a great sandwich on a Tuesday afternoon, Rollin' Smoke delivers.

Hours & Location

Tempe Eats is located at 85 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. Open Tuesday–Thursday noon to 8PM, Friday–Saturday noon to 9PM, Sunday noon to 8PM. Closed Mondays. Get directions →