text: Cannot Stop Smokin BBQ is directly across the street from Rudys BBQ which is really good Probably one of the best chain BBQs here in PhxNot sure if the folks who opened this place knew that was going in there when they opened this place If they did then that was a poor marketing decision Cannot Stops decor is kind of cool Has a log cabinlodge feel to it The booth I sat in was in need of major repair to the seat cushion All the wood blinds and light fixtures are looking like they have never seen a duster The place was not busy and yet almost every table looked like it needed to be cleaned The employees all seem to be college or high school kids nothing wrong with that They were all polite and knew their stuff After all that let us get to the food My husband and I both got the lunch combo special sandwich chips or side dish and a drink for Not a bad deal Good portions However maybe our choices were not the best ones I had the spicy pulled pork Not sure who they are catering to by calling it spicy It was not Their sauces are average at best My side was the spinach mashed potatoes I could be wrong but judging by the taste and texture they could have easily passed as high school cafeteria boxed potatoes My husband had the Mac and cheese He said it was pretty much just pasta smothered in cheese whiz I had higher hopes for this place It has potential Might give it a second try and come back for dinner Stay tuned