the original mr. k's bbq!

best authentic bbq in tucson and i'm a bbq junkie. the food is the same, the location is different. i've had the sliced beef sandwich (you'll need a fork) about 2 dozen times and the hot link sandwich quite a few times. i've even had a mixed hot-link and beef custom sandwich. those 2 items are so good i haven't even dreamed of ordering anything else. the sauce is perfection in a bottle. the sides are all great, so just order what you want. the kool-aid is an awesome touch and agreatway to wash down a sandwich. the guys running the place are down to earth, nice guys. locally owned and operated, no frills bbq. go there.

first time to this location and was not disappointed. the food and staff are very good. had the ribs and brisket.greatsides also. thanks

old one good. i love mr. k's on the south side!greatfood. as for the new one i sucks the food gets cold by the time you are at the table with only more cold sauce to put on. new one sucks original is some of the best i've ever had. but i will say brushfire blows them away, i think its the mesquite and pecan they use.

great food and price!. this was our first visit to mr. k's. i had the turkey sandwich with fried okra. my wife had the two meat plate with greens, mac & cheese, ribs and chopped brisket. everything was fresh and the meats had agreatsmoked flavor. unlike other local bbq joints the protiens were not over seasoned or dry. the greens were a little peppery for my wife amd could of used some chicken stock. over all though this was agreat meal. the mac & cheese had to be some of the best we have had. my sandwich was huge! lots of moist well seasoned turkey. the ribs came off the bone as they should and the dry rub was just right. not to much and not to little. mr. k's is agreatvalue with more than ample portions. the rest of the bbq places in town better get on there game or wave goodbye. for now for my money it's going to be mr. k's for the que.

first time will go back. being a student at the u of a i have tried a limited amount of bbq in tucson. of course i hit up brushfire which was close to campus, but after taking a look into the back of the kitchen and seeing no smoker, pit, or even a barbecue grill for that matter. to say the least i was less then impressed. i consider my bbq experience vast considering i hail from thegreatstate of alabama. mr. k's gets a thumbs up of approval because like all real bbq spots you can smell it from down the street. i went with a buddy of mine and i ordered the pork plate, specifically the outside meat charred with collar/turnip greens and fries came with a homemade cornmuffin wrapped in foil. the greens had small pieces of bacon in it and reminded me of some places from home. the fries were like seasoned fries, reminded me of rally's if anyone knows of it i did read online the sauce is real peppery which is true, but i appreciated the flavors which i can compare to being like a blackened taste one might find on cajun chicken and fish. consequently i had mine on the side and enjoyed it enough to dip my fries into.

it was around 2 so the place was empty, mr. k himself offered to show me the bbq he was working with. and let me tell you this thing was a beast. he said that he had bought it from the el paso bbq company, some chain restaurant here so the fire he's cooking with is definitely legit. like i said i had the pork and my friend had the ribs. we both decided we would try the brisket next time. i found out mr. ks is a texas style bbq which is known for their brisket. while admiring the smoker mr. k offereed a fresh burnt end for me of the brisket and it was delicious.

in conclusion i'd give mr. k's a 84 or 85 on a national bbq scale but in tucson that jumps up to around a 90 and worthy of a weekly bbq fix.