satchmo's

so delicious. i visited satchmo's thanks to my gps guiding me there on a vacation in flagstaff and loved it! while i forgot what my dish was, i remember i absolutely loved it and was sad when my plate was empty. i do remember the portion sizes being too small though, and we left still hungry. if i visit flagstaff again i'll visit satchmo's but maybe will order 2 plates instead of 1.

bbq lover. i love good bbq ribs. the ones i had at satchmos were some of the worst i have ever had. i believe they were boiled before cooked on the grill. i left four of the ribs on the plate, they were that bad. the smoked beans were good, the tater tots were... well tater tots. my wife had a pork sandwich and ate less than half. so... the cajun food may be good, but do not go there for bbq, that is if you like bbq.

the kind of food that’s good for your soul.... i did the happy dance when i experienced satchmo’s for the first time... hubby as my witness!from the instant that smokey sweet aroma slithered into my nostrils — i knew we were made for each-other. in true bbq fashion, this hole in the wall isn’t much on atmosphere. but there’s no such thing as a “classy” bbq joint... is there? it’s like putting socks on a rooster — it just doesn’t seem fitting.


omg the beans...

hubby says that good bbq is defined by the beans. these pit smoked beans are the perfect marriage of sweet and spicy. and just when you think you’ve got them pegged, there’s a smokey essence that creeps up behind you, smacks your taste buds on the butt, and whispers “good game, i win.”

did ac/dc shred this pork?

satchmo’s bbq takes up to 16 hours of slow smoking over fruit and nut wood and tedious preparation. and their homemade spice and cajun seasonings are in a class of their own. but there’s something rock and roll about the pulled pork... maybe its the crispy caramelization on random chunks marbled throughout the pile, maybe its the tender juiciness of the meat itself, or maybe ac/dc had a hand in it?

hubby’s more of a beef guy, so he made a mad-dash for the sliced brisket. the meat was lean and fork tender, and had a smooth smokey finish. if you can, order both the pork and the brisket. but hubby and i agree — if the pork and brisket were in a slap fight, the pork would probably win.

let’s get saucy...

are you a sweet, a spicy, or a sweet and spicy kind of creature? well at satchmo’s you don’t have to pick. you can be one, the other, or all three!

i like to turn up the heat, so i go straight for the spicy. it’s tangy, just sweet enough, and packs just enough punch to get your blood flowing. hubby can’t take the heat, so he mixes the sweet with the spicy. his grin the size of texas and sauce dripping from his chin says it all... there won’t be any leftovers!!

don’t skip the tots...

i’ve never done drugs, but i’m pretty sure they season these crispy little devils with crack cocaine. they make you want to go home and put on your stretchy pants, and they’re worth every bite!
and with that, i’ll leave you with my favorite quote about bbq...

“spare rib anyone”
-adam

great dry-rub ribs!. husband and i split a full rack (~12 ribs) and two half-sides, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. these ribs are truly among the best we've ever had: thick (thicker than we've ever seen) rib meat, and yet tender and juicy. sugar-rubbed and slow-cooked in a smoker for 7 hours, they have a nice crust and the meat doesn't just fall off the bone, it slides off the bone! (it's more elegant than falling, so effortless and delicious. you don't need teeth!)

bbq sauces -- sweet or spicy -- are offered tableside and at the customer's discretion. the owners here want you to taste the meat first before you sauce up -- they have nothing to hide!

must come back to try the brisket and chicken.

i did the happy dance when i experienced satchmo’s for the first time… hubby as my witness! from the instant that smokey sweet aroma slithered into my nostrils — i knew we were made for each-other. in true bbq fashion, this hole in the wall isn’t much on atmosphere. but there’s no such thing as a “classy” bbq joint… is there? it’s like putting socks on a rooster — it just doesn’t seem fitting.

amazing cajun food! loved the jumbalaya and po boy!

fantastic food!!! service was great, the staff was super nice! passing thru from ok. would definitely recommend!!! we had pulled pork, brisket, jambalaya and tot-chos. all were delicious! tender meat.

if you're a fan of bbq or cajun then satchmo's is for you. considering flagstaff is far from the land of bbq and cajun food, satchmo's does a great job with their menu. the outside doesn't look like much, but the inside is fun and filled with a friendly staff. if you need your fix while on vacation i definitely recommend satchmo's.

really good food for a really good price. our party of 3 got the jambalaya, blackened cod po'boy, and brisket sandwich and all entrées were delicious. everyone at our table loved the coleslaw.

this is the real deal for bbq. had the ribs, which are served with just a mop - best in memory. authentic flavour, lots of meat. it was arizona beer week, and they had lots of choice on tap and let us sample first. very friendly and helpful staff, bbq joint atmosphere at an out of the way spot. unlikely you'd stop here just by looking at it, but you should.

did not expect to find such great cajun/creole food here! the ribs & sauces were memorable. one of our "treats" was the special cole slaw, truly memorable. all in our group had differing selections & savored every bite. the dirty rice couln't have been better.

satchmo's was awesome!!! i had the gumbo with cornbread and some jambalaya. they were both the best i've ever had. the staff was extremely pleasant, too. if you're in flagstaff, you need to try satchmo's.

worth hunting for.. great food, and wonderful service. you will have to hunt hard to find this place but it is well worth it. pull up, get over it, and go in. you will be pleasantly surprised. tots!

looks dumpy from the outside, but nice patio and inside, off the beaten path but not by much. brisket is good as well as the red beans and rice. good beers too. definitely go back when i'm up north.

so disappointed. we read the positive reviews and off we went, ready for great ribs. great expectations, dashed! essentially, the ribs lacked smoky flavor, otherwise they were tender and falling off the bone. also, the pulled pork had no flavor even though it was also tender. we talked to the staff about the lack of smoke flavor and they said the ribs are smoked for 4 hours, similar for the pork -- we're not sure why the lack of flavor. we've eaten bbq all over the country and this just doesn't taste authentic. try redbones in somerville, ma.