Vanessa T.
10/31/2025
Bbq was masterfully smoked and seasoned. The sides were good too. My 2 grandsons are finicky eaters but they devoured the ribs
Papa Bears Barbeque
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1200 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Papa Bears Barbeque is a family-owned and operated food truck in Mesa, AZ, bringing the authentic flavors of West Texas barbeque to the Valley of the Sun. With over 10 years of experience, Pit Master Papa Bear Don slow smokes his meats for up to 14 hours, resulting in juicy pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked sausage, and turkey breast that are sure to satisfy any barbeque lover's cravings.
Committed to delivering deliciousness, Papa Bears Barbeque offers a variety of sandwiches and plates, allowing customers to enjoy their slow smoked meats with homemade sides. From the Grizzly sandwich, piled high with pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked sausage, to the Papa Bears Sampler, a feast of pulled pork, brisket, sausage, and turkey breast, there is something for everyone to enjoy. With their dedication to quality and love for barbeque, Papa Bears Barbeque is a must-visit for those seeking mouthwatering smoked meats in Mesa, AZ.
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4.5125 reviews
Dolores D.
8/11/2025
Really good food. We got the sampler and upgraded the sides to pints. The mac and cheese is really good. The potato salad was okay. The fries are yummy. All the meats were delicious. The staff...
Kim R.
11/20/2025
Small place, at one end there is counter seating and 4 tables. Other end has all counter seating. Menu is on the wall as you walk in the door (picture not great). Right away we noticed several...
Art H.
2/7/2025
Apache Junction We finally made it. We live in East Mesa and have been looking for a true smokers BBQ house since moving from Phoenix four years ago. Sure we enjoy some of the Chain BBQ...
Mary C.
1/31/2025
Papa Bears Texas BBQ serves delicious & moist bbq meats with deep smoked flavours. Meats are slow cooked to Texas style. Side are house made and also excellent. We had the Pappa Bears Samples...
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