Sentiment analysis: Coworker and I went for lunch. Absolutely packed and the food was just ok. My hotdog was like something you would get at him. Regular bun and dry with a cheap weiner in it. My buddy got the gyro. Again nothing to write home about. I got a great dog off the cart off the street that was cheaper that this place.
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negative

Sentiment analysis: I debated going with 3 stars, but settled on two since 3 is supposed to mean "A-OK". First, the good things: 1) great homemade rootbeer and rootbeer floats, with 25 cent refills 2) Set up to handle large group events 3) Free/discounted meal on your birthday. 4) The smell of the pecan smokers is amazing. 5) The staff was very friendly Unfortunately, the food is not so great. We were 2 couples, both of whom are serious BBQ lovers. I cure my own ham and bacon, make my own sausages, and smoke not only meats but also cheeses and other items. And since Seattle isn't exactly a BBQ mecca, we make a point of trying as much BBQ as possible on our yearly visits to Phoenix. We've found several great places here, but Joe's won't warrant a return visit. Bruce and I each had the sampler plate, my wife Kim had the two item plate with turkey and pulled pork, and Steph had the two item plate with chicken and the jalapeno sausage. For side dishes we had beans, cheesy potatoes, and mac-n-cheese. - brisket, pork and ribs were all overcooked and slightly dry. - the sausage was OK, but nothing to write home about - the chicken was the best of the meats, moist and tasty, but not particularly smoky - the side dishes were mediocre, and most went unfinished. Of them, the corn (plain kernel corn) was OK, and the beans were pretty good. - the rootbeer cake was dry and unmemorable, perhaps because the slices are precut and sitting out in the dry air on the cafeteria style serving line. So if you are in Mesa/Gilbert and looking for quick BBQ, you can get a decent sized serving at a fair price here, but you'll be unlikely to be wowed by the food. If you really love BBQ, consider hopping back in the car and driving to Bobby Q, Texas BBQ House, or even Rudy's, all of whom do an amazing job of delivering fresh, moist meats with a great smoke flavor.
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negative

Sentiment analysis: DH & I went there tonight for happy hour...they did not have many specials. A beer on tap for $2.50, well drinks for 2.50, or a hot dog for 2.50. We had a hot dog each and a drink. The hot dogs were ok, not much taste, but they were pretty big. Prices were good, just not enough choices.
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negative