Jalapeño Buck’s

The beef brisket sandwich is the best thing your could order! This is delicious! My husband is a big time BBQ Master in North Carolina… so I’m very picky with my BBQ and this was really really do it right! Great job!

I REALLY wanted to like this place based on all the GREAT reviews but I don’t. The brisket was ok not the best nor the worst that I have had. The pulled pork was a joke. Pulled pork is suppose to be just that PULLED not MUSH. I could have used it as baby food. There was nothing to bite into. It was a greasy mush mess. Won’t waste my time nor my money going there again. If I was the owner of Jalepeno Bucks I would be ashamed of what came out of the kitchen on Thursday. If you continue to serve mush pork your business will NOT grow and thrive.

We were looking for a casual place after rafting and this was perfect. The brisket sandwich was tender and really good. The mango salsa was also a favorite. We also tried the pork sandwich and coleslaw — very good. Highly recommend!

Visited Jalapeño Bucks for the third time and decided to add my praise to a wonderful BBQ stand. I have tasted their burritos which are pretty good. Their pulled pork sandwiches are even better. However, my favorite is the brisket sandwich. Their BBQ sandwiches come in ¼ lb and ½ lbs versions and I had the ½ lb tonight. Amazing. I have had the ¼ lb sandwich before but the half pound is really loaded with very tender smoky meat. The BBQ mud sauce is my favorite on the brisket. Probably a lot of calories so I won’t have the ½ pound version very often.
If you love BBQ, give this place a try. We brought some out of town family here tonight for a special meal at a very casual place. They loved it.
Jalapeño Bucks has some very good homemade salsa’s as well. Our favorite is the mango salsa. A half pint was perfect for our group.

Excellent brisket + slaw sandwich. Got a small bag of chips (think large bag of popcorn! Medium is a grocery bag, Large is a Hefty lawn bag.) Salsa and sauces are awesome. Seating is outdoors only, so weather could be a factor. Friendly and fast service.

First time today for lunch. Best BBQ that we’ve had in AZ, and that opinion comes from 2 southern die hard BBQ connoisseurs. Delighted to have such a cute, peaceful, country feeling, BBQ stand in east Mesa. All the sauces are home made with incredible unique rich flavors. The owner, DeWayne came out and greeted us, asked about the quality of our food, then brought us out a complimentary sample of his salsa and chips. Good food, good people in a charming Orange grove farm atmosphere! We will be back a lot!
My only recommendation is you’ve got to add sweet tea!

The green chili beef burrito is like, cornstarch beef flavored jelly in a tortilla. I never seen anything like it.

I had the briscuit, and it was amazing. Dwayne served us and gave us TOP notch service!!!
Comin here every time I’m in town.

It’s a great spot for bbq enthusiasts and I’ve heard the pulled pork is great. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, this is NOT the place for you — they have a bean and cheese option but the beans are cooked with ham hocks.
That being said, their BBQ sauces are INSANELY GOOD and are all homemade. The «mud sauce» is my favorite.

Their salsa and bean and cheese quesadillas are fantastic. I would definitely recommend the bean quesadilla over the bean & cheese burrito. It’s a fun casual place to take the kids, but they close early (I think 7pm). Great service and the owners are really friendly.

I really could go on and on about how great the flavors of the food is here, but you just have to come down and try it for your self. Very casual old time, down home, good food. The Burritos are huge and messy good and the BBQ is savory perfection. I will be back again and again…

I had heard great things and it definitely did not disappoint. I had the beef brisket sandwich with coleslaw on top and it was amazing! And it wasn’t too heavy, which I sometimes find to be the problem with BBQ. I plan on going back very soon.

You know those places that are popular but not quite that well known? The ones that you’re not sure you WANT to review because you don’t want the lines to get any longer? I was conflicted about writing this review, but unselfishness prevailed! :)
I am the husband who was brought here after my wife heard about and tried this place. I never would have found it on my own. Tucked in the orange groves in a little shed with minimal signage, along a route that I just don’t take very often, if ever. Once you park in the lot shared with the fruit stand, just follow the line of people up to the little window in what looks a lot like a shipping container with wood paneling on it. Place your order from the simple menu, then wait for your name to be called. It couldn’t be much easier.
I had a red chili burro platter, which was very simple and tasty. The rice and beans are nice accompaniments, but nothing nearly as special as the burro… or the macaroni salad. I’m not one who usually eats a lot of macaroni salad, but the platter came with it, so I figured I’d try it. It had a nice combination of flavors and textures — there was so much food that I had to take most of the salad home. I ate the rest of the salad as a late night snack.
My burro was a large flour tortilla (very nice and fresh) wrapped around red chili stew — and I paid the extra buck for cheese. The chili had a nice level of spice: not too much and the cheese probably helped cool it a little. Next time, I will try the green chili.
They have 3 kinds of BBQ sauce and a red hot sauce on the tables. The hot sauce gives a nice kick to the rice.
My wife had a brisket sandwich, which I got to try. The meat had a nice smoked flavor and was moist. I am looking forward to coming back.

I brought my husband here, as promised. The brisket sandwich was simply delicious!

We were out looking at model homes and wondered why there were so many cars in this parking lot. Now we know why, the BBQ was amazing! The seating is all outdoors and tucked away in an orange grove. I had the ribs and my wife had the ¼ lb pulled pork and the servings were large! We also tried their homemade salsa and chips and they were fantastic. We highly recommend this hidden gem.

My family and I had passed by the «burritos and barbecue» sign many times on our way home from work and were very intrigued to try it. Finally one Saturday, we made our way down to this cute little spot nestled into the orange groves. Initially, I wasn’t as excited about the menu because I was more in the mood for chicken, but I went with the barbecue sandwich with coleslaw and all thoughts of chicken floated away. The selection of barbecue sauces was tremendously delightful and really made the sandwich. The cheese quesadillas were very cheesy and the salsa had a slightly spicy marinara sauce taste and was good too. Coke products served is also a plus and I enjoyed walking around the little store in the barn next door. We hope to return again soon!

Wow, what I nice surprise. The brisket sandwich was awesome, and the Cole slaw too. I asked for lean cuts and they took care of my request. Bun toasted somewhat and very delicious. The sauces (3) were all good, but I did find a favorite.
I will definitely be back for more.

We were visiting from out of State and was so impressed that I would drive the 12 hours back JUST TO EAT HERE AGAIN!
Had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw– AMAZING!
My other favorite that we tried? Mango salsa with chips. I would pay to have this shipped to me!
Some others in my party got the burrito’s…good, and also the brisket — Awesome!
Loved everything. The setting is fun and the people working inside are as kind as can be. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

I had a rack of Ribs. Melissa had Brisket and Macaroni salad. My Ribs were outstanding. Good char, very moist, very tender. Basically a big rack of Ribs double wrapped in foil. Too hot too handle at first. Their sauce is vinegar based, which I usually think is gross, but it was pretty tasty.
Melissa said the Brisket was very good. I can’t say because she didn’t let me have any. The macaroni salad looked like it had slaw mixed in, but she didn’t offer me a bite, so it must have been good.
Nice outdoor picnic tables surrounded by citrus tree orchard. Lots of hummingbirds.
Definitely going back to try their burritos, and everything else. Good find.

Well I hate to be a pisser on all the great reviews of this place, but I have to give my honest opinion of the food I had. Service and cute atmosphere was fine. The Brisket on my sandwich was thin, greasy and I think was smoked with liquid smoke, really not very good. Sorry I lived in Central Texas and still have family there so I know what real bbq brisket should taste like. This isn’t it. The Mac salad was way too sweet in my opinion. The Red Chile I had was mediocre at best. These people are sitting on an absolute gold mine with the citrus business and the bbq joint. Glad for them that Mesa Mormans who don’t what good bbq is and snowbirds will support them. Just not for me. Again, just my opinion, don’t want to make anyone mad.

Friendly staff, delicious BBQ, and a wonderfully fragrant setting.
This is such a great place to visit on a beautiful winter day! I had hesitated to come here for a while, because I knew that there really wasn’t a whole lot of which to speak of where Val Vista meets the 202 in Northeast Mesa. But my brother told me it was worth visiting and the reviews are consistently great, so I made it here with a couple of family members. I’ll be making it here on a regular basis going forward, because it really is a great little place, especially on a winter afternoon. While sitting there waiting for our food, we counted no less than 8 hummingbirds feeding at the edge of the patio. The restaurant is only a few feet from Val Vista, but it’s not a particularly busy stretch of the road.
Jalapeño Bucks is set among a bunch of orange trees and is next door to a citrus store that sells a bunch of the produce from the groves surrounding the place, along with some other tasty items (like Arizona honey and tasty candies). As soon as we got out of the car, we were immediately hit by two competing smells: citrus and BBQ. As we got closer to Jalapeño Bucks, the smokey BBQ smell won out, and our mouths were watering.
There are a few picnic-​style tables under the roof of the porch. You order at one window and pick up your food when it’s ready at the other window. The menu is pretty basic. There are a few different kinds of burritos: red chili with pork and green chili with pork or beef. There are a few sandwiches with different BBQ meats on them. Ribs are available on Saturday. They sell a few different kinds of salsa as well – all are pretty tasty, but not particularly spicy.
I tried all of the different chilis, but I preferred the red chili version that I ordered. The burrito came out piping hot. I tried to exercise some restraint in eating it so that I wouldn’t burn my mouth, but I only had so much restraint in me. I may have burnt my mouth a couple of times, but it was worth it. This was a tasty burrito! The red chili was a little spicy – nothing overpowering, but I do consider myself to be a bit of a pepper belly, so keep that in mind. You can add cheese to the burrito for $ 1, but it was just fine without it.
I’m definitely coming back for more red and green chili and more BBQ.

Best brisket sandwich, I was presently surprised with my sandwich, lots of tender meat. The variety of sauces and salsas is great, all tasted amazing. Customer service was friendly and fast. Will comeback for sure.

Oh my! This place is so delicious!!! We drove 30 minutes just to try Jalapenos Bucks. You get a farm-​like feel to it, it’s very nature-​y! We probably only waited 6 – 7 minutes for our order. They have a variety of sauces — which were all tastey! There were a lot of people (which shows it’s a great place to eat), so the only thing I’d recommend is probably more tables. But, I definitely recommend this place!!! :)

This place is super cool. out of the way, hidden and great eats! I won’t say its the best brisket sandwich I’ve ever had… But it’s the BEST I can’t remember ever having! Wow. Add their homemade Coleslaw to your sandwich… You will be very glad that you did.
My friend had the green chili pork and bean burrito… outstanding! He loved it and I tried it… now I don’t know what to order next visit. Must try!

I am addicted to their Gringo Green salsa, which they sell by the pint and the quart. So delicious! Their burritos are, as other reviewers have mentioned, a bit on the liquidy side. My first time here, I had a green ground pork burrito, and it was delicious. The second time I got a red shredded pork, and wasn’t a huge fan. I haven’t had their BBQ yet but it’s next on my list. Friends and the husband have had it and said it is really good. This place is always packed despite its out-​of-​the-​way location and that it’s only been around less than a year… which tells you something! They also have a lot of regulars, so I’m not the only one who keeps coming back.
I believe they are closed Mondays, FYI.

YIPPIE!!! Our new family favorite restaurant. We are now eating her about once a week. They close currently at 6pm so call ahead if you are running late or keep that in mind. It is a mix between a Mexican & BBQ restaurant. Their salsa and homemade BBQ sauces are so delicious. I recommend the Steak Burrito with Green Chili Sauce. You can order the salsa in different sizes to take home to enjoy. This is a small family run place. It is not open Sunday. Saturday they cook special bone in RIBS. That is the only day to get the ribs. They do not have restrooms unfortunately but who cares the food is AMAZING and the price is unbeatable. I HIGHLY suggest trying it out you will be so happy you found this place!!!

This place is solid little find for BBQ. I know everyone talks about the burritos, but I’ve been addicted to the brisket sandwich! ½lb Brisket Sandwich add a scoop of slaw! Man I’ve been telling myself I’d order a burrito each time I’ve come back but I have always gone to the brisket sandwich lol. Great BBQ spot in the groves on Val Vista near 202 (north side). I wish they did Ribs on more days then just Saturday. They make there own BBQ sauces and they are amazing. Only thing I’d like to see there is a good Potato Salad and some baked beans would be some awesome additions, only sides offered now is Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Chips and Salsa. All in all I’d recommend J Bucks if want some great tasting BBQ but they only have Brisket and Pulled Pork and Ribs on Saturdays. So not many options but the Brisket is really good. I can’t speak on the Burros but the BBQ is worth stopping in for :-)

I take back a part of my last review. Nothing about it was false but I think the owners of JB are really good about listening to customers. I come quite often and I’ve seen noticeable differences. The portions are way bigger which is why JB deserves 5 stars.
But anyways. Jalapeño bucks is truly tex mex food. It has barbecue and burritos. The brisket is awesome, and I like the red chili burrito. It’s different than any I’ve had before. They slow cook it all day so it’s super tender and has a great heat. There’s nothing else in the burrito besides the pork, unless you ask for cheese and beans which is why I say it’s different, and I agree that it’s kind of liquidy but it’s really good. I’m not a fan of the other two burritos though but you might like it. The Mac salad is sweet, pasta is al debate, and is the best Mac salad I’ve ever had. Beans and rice are also great. The beans are the best I’ve ever had.
As for the ambience, it’s all outside so i prefer taking it to go. Service is also great. The couple/​owner (my guess) is so nice and they always remember me! I can tell how much they genuinely care about JB.
My complaints are that Mac salad can occasionally be too drenched in dressing and they don’t have the best hours (although the lady there told me they’d be expanding to Monday’s when it gets cooler!)
Overall though the food is so worth it. It’s worth trying out.

I really wanted to like this place. A friend did their promo video and recommended it to me.
Price was okay for quantity but quality was seriously lacking. I got «everyone’s favorite» green chile beef burrito. Flavor was okay but the beef/​chile was like pure aide gravy inside a tortilla. You couldn’t even identify what was inside. Not good a start.
I can understand and appreciate creativity but if you’re going to mashup two culinary concepts (BBQ & Mexican) into one it needs to be exceptional, not mediocre.
I don’t know if it’s a Mormon cultural thing due to too much jello and casseroles, but poor choice in local cuisine is not uncommon in Mesa. And based on the high reviews here, most of the reviews have to be coming from the same people that have had their palates desensitized by Pete’s and El Charro their entire lives.

Brisket sandwich is worth the stop! 3 kinds of Bbq sauces, all different but good. macaroni salad too sweet for me but I’ll be back.
Order at window and eat outside, & no restrooms only slight downsides.
Haven’t tried burritos yet but they seem popular.

Cute little BBQ shack in front of a citrus farm. Has only been open a few months. There’s also a farm store but that is seasonal. Very charming place, all new but old timey looking.
Stopped here after passing by several times. They were about to close on A Saturday night but were super friendly and happy to serve us. We split a ¼ lb pulled pork sandwich between us, got coleslaw and a couple of lemonades.
Within minutes the owner brought it out to us, along with a bag of tortilla chips, hot & mild salsa, and 3 kinds of BBQ sauce.
The pork was succulent, juicy, perfectly seasoned and had a bacony finish. The sauces were all good, one was slightly sweet and smokey, one had the tangy taste of vinegar, and the last was spicy. Lovely soft roll that was not soggy held it all together.
Coleslaw was light and fresh. What you want in a coleslaw, really. I like pulled pork with the coleslaw on top, but my partner didn’t so I ordered an individual side which was a very generous portion.
The tortilla chips were the thin and crispy type, very nice. Salsas were both fresh and tasty. Not sure if these always come with your meal or the owner was just passing them out because they were closing. He was chatty as well, obviously knew we hadn’t been before. Friendly without being creepy, which is a bonus.
Prices are good, $ 6 for the sandwich which was easily enough for us two ladies.
Really the best BBQ I’ve had in the east valley, and on par with what I’ve experienced down south.
Closed Sunday and Monday, like everything else in Mesa. Just buy extra on Saturday and you’ll be all right.

Very cool little spot in the citrus orchards next to B & B Farms. Brisket, pulled pork and ribs I hear are very good. I had the red chili pork burrito combo and it was delicious.
Look forward to bringing friends and family by on my next visit!