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Charlie's Backyard BBQ

TagsBBQ, Sandwiches, Seafood, Savory, Gilbert Food Trucks
Food TruckFood Truck
LocationGilbert, AZ
2+ Years in business

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  • Family Events
  • Huge Events
  • Corporate Catering
  • Vegans & Vegetarians

"Backyard BBQ at its best"!

Charles Glover and Kensala Smith-Westbrook of Charlie's Backyard BBQ

Charlie's Backyard BBQ Menu

Appetizers

Tips and Links

Rib Tips and our homemade Hotlinks dipped in our signature House BBQ Sauce .

Brisket Sliders

One bite and WE GOT YA !

Pulled Pork Sliders

This slider will melt in your mouth !

Brisket Meatballs

100% pure Brisket seasoned up into Meatballs and your choice of Sauce

Catfish Nuggets

Tender ,Tasty , Fried to perfection .

Main

Brisket

our best seller ! Slow cooked to juicy perfection this Brisket is sure to please ! Goes great with our Backyard Hot BBQ Sauce .

Pork Spare Ribs

A favorite in the backyard . No need for sauce these ribs have nothing to hide !

Pulled Pork

Slow roasted falling off the bone perfect for sandwiches , goes great with our signature house sauce !

Beef Ribs

Big Beefy Ribs over 1 pound in weight , I bet you can't eat more then one !

Hot Links

Made in house with our mix of Brisket and Pork Rib meat and the right amount of Spice and Heat.

Chicken Leg Quarters

Jumbo Smoked Chicken Leq Quarters goes great with our Citrus Ginger BBQ Sauce

Rib Tips

A midwestern favorite , dipped and served with one of our signature BBQ sauces , House , Hot , or Citrus Ginger

Fried Catfish

deep fried with our homemade seasoning.

Jackfruit

A favorite with our Vegan community. We pride ourselves with being one of the only BBQ Restaurants to be able to serve this meatless option . Just like pulled pork we smoke it and serve it with our BBQ seasoning and BBQ sauce , either in a sandwich or served as a entree its sure to please !

Sides

Corn on the cob

served with butter and our seasoning

Mac and Cheese

Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese with plenty of cheesy goodness definitely our best seller !

Grilled Veggies

Your choice of Zucchini or Asparagus , grilled until tender yet firm with our vegetable seasoning. goes great with Jackfruit for our vegan friends .

Potato Salad

A Staple in our Backyard !

Coleslaw

Made with our special seasonings and slightly sweet

Red Bean and Rice

Red Beans slowly cooked in a rich broth with a hint of heat served over Rice

Backyard Beans

Brown Sugar and our special blend of ingredients makes this one of our best selling sides

Fries

Our coated and seasoned Fries stay crispy throughout your meal !

Greens

A mixture of Collard and Mustard Greens simmered with a smoked Turkey Leg until the greens are tender and the meat falls off the Turkey Leg !

Desserts

Banana Pudding

Our best selling dessert , Homemade in house with plenty of Vanilla Wafers .

Peach Cobbler

Made in house also a backyard favorite !

Lemon Pound Cake

Made in house with plenty of lemon drizzle

Chocolate Cake

An all time classic and Charlie's favorite !

Drinks

Lemonade

Sweet Tea

Backyard Punch

A sweet and refreshing treat !

Past Catering Events

1 event organizers have booked Charlie's Backyard BBQ using Roaming Hunger

Concert Catering

January 2026 * Phoenix, AZ

7000+ attendees

Concert Catering

January 2026 * Phoenix, AZ

7000+ attendees

Meet Charles Glover and Kensala Smith-Westbrook
What is the story behind your business' name?

Growing up and learning how to grill with his dad in the backyard. Charlie started at a very young age, spending time around family and friends, with good food and fun. He had so many memories and stories, it only made sense to bring it all back to life in his business.

About Charlie's Backyard BBQ

  • Women Owned
  • Minority Owned
  • Black Owned
  • Family Business
  • Mom & Pop Business
  • Disability Owned
Charlie’s Backyard BBQ rolls through Mesa, AZ with one mission: bringing slow-smoked comfort to the streets. Inspired by a lifetime of neighborhood cookouts and family get-togethers, Charlie built this food truck to share that unmistakable backyard flavor—meats kissed by smoke, sides made from scratch, and sauces crafted with care. This isn’t fast food. It’s real food, made the old-fashioned way, where every order comes with a side of warmth and hospitality.

The menu delivers classic BBQ with a few standout twists. From generous brisket plates to the fan-favorite Greedy Gus sandwiches stacked with double meat, there’s no shortage of big flavor. Those looking for plant-based options can dig into a jackfruit plate or sandwich that holds its own against the smoky staples. And for a Southern nod, fried catfish—served as a sandwich or plate—rounds out the lineup with crispy satisfaction.

Whether catering a private party or parking at a local festival, Charlie’s Backyard BBQ offers more than food—it delivers that backyard feel, wherever it goes. With each smoked rib, juicy link, or heaping side of mac and cheese, Charlie keeps the fire going and the community fed.

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