Reviews & Ratings for Armadillo Willy's BBQ

05/18/08

Great slow cooked brisket

by stageright at Citysearch

We ate at Armadillo Willy's last night and loved it. If you want genuine slow cooked melt in your mouth brisket and ribs it doesn't get much better than this! The french fries were great too!

We had Texas bbq in Austin, TX and at the famous Salt Lick in Driftwood, Texas in March 2008 and Armadillo Willy's is so much better. Don't look for fancy or fine dining and it may not be a party palace but it is great bbq and that is just what we went there for!

• Pros: great brisket, ribs and fries, corn bread.
• Cons: slaw needs vinegar and a little life

06/07/06

lord!

by defy at Citysearch

This joint sure has some serious BBQ going on !! It's worth the time to check out, and you won't be disappointed !!

08/18/03

Texas-style ribs with all the fixings are the draw at this family-friendly mini-chain.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
Each of the locations of this growing empire is a casual spot that's just right for whole family. Southwestern accents give diners plenty of eye candy, and many locations feature outdoor patio eating areas.


The Food
Peninsula natives John Berwald and John Carroll made a point of getting to know Texas barbecue before opening their first Armadillo Willy's in Cupertino in 1983. It shows in their baby back pork ribs and St. Louis cut spareribs (order hot sauce on everything, the mild is strictly for wimps). Ribs are thick-cut and smoky, glazed with sauce and served with a choice of sides. Beans and corn muffins are great complements, but the coleslaw studded with peanuts is merely peculiar.