Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
Topping the list is Bobby Q - Mesa. Located at 1610 S. Stapley Drive, the New American, barbecue and gluten-free spot is the most popular Southern restaurant in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,026 reviews on Yelp.
Next up is Jalapeño Buck's, situated at 3434 N. Val Vista Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 356 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican and barbecue spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
Steak And Stone, located at 2613 N. Thunderbird Circle, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse and barbecue spot four stars out of 582 reviews.
Angry Crab Shack, a seafood and barbecue spot in Boulder Creek, is another go-to, with four stars out of 259 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8253 E. Guadalupe Road to see for yourself.
And then there's Allison's Texas BBQ, a local favorite with four stars out of 199 reviews. Stop by 6750 E. Main St., Suite 101 to hit up the barbecue spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, next time the urge strikes.
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