Ken's Hardwood Barbecue

5250 E 22nd St, Tucson - 85711
274 reviews
Barbecue Barbeque
(520) 745-4746

Amazing soul bbq food cooked with love n care. Great side dishes to go along side the amazingly smoked meat they grill. There are NO true Soul Food restaurants in Tucson but Kens changed that. From the dinners to the desserts EVERYTHING is well prepared and delicious ??? Highly recommended to ALL... Sweet potatoes pie is 10 out of 10Go get you some TODAY

Ribs were good and very tender, so was the brisket. Loved the KHB hot link. Mac and cheese was creamy and very tasty. My wife wouldn't share the beans, so I guess they're good. Would definitely visit again if I'm ever in Tucson again.

Fried Mac and cheese was great. Cornbread was pretty good, sweet potato fires were perfect. But honestly the brisket was only ok. It tasted good but was pretty tough. Overall, I did enjoy the food and the owners were very nice. I would recommend but maybe go for the pulled pork or something other than the brisket. The BBQ sauce was great tho.

The prices were too high. The service was just okay. I went there expecting quality food and was sadly disappointed.My friend ordered the rib plate the ribs were so fatty. My rib tips were good and flavorful but they gave very few for the $12.99 price that was without sides. I also ordered sidesThe macaroni and cheese was disgusting and inedible and the greens are not good so bitter, no flavor, and all stems they actually gave me a stomachache which lasted all of the next day.SURPRISINGLY the okra was the star of the show it was amazing but I did not pay all of that money for okra I could have just ordered that on it's own.I was shocked by the catfish sandwich meal my son got and it came with okra. That meal seemed to be the best of what was ordered out of everyone.Definitely not up to my standards.I really was not impressed at all and for all the hype Ken's fell flat for me. I would not return.

Ordered a Brisket sandwich and Collard Greens To-Go.The Brisket was pretty good.Smoke flavoring: 7/10Juciness: 8/10Tenderness: 9/10However the Brisket sandwich came with no sauce on it and no sauce in the bag. To me, the sauce is the most important part if the sandwich. Driving 30 minutes for a to specifically go to this place wasn't easy to go back for sauce.The Collard green were very good. Not soggy and flavor was on point. Looking forward to coming back here and trying more stuff.

This is not based on the food because we were unable to eat here unfortunately. We got to the restaurant at6pm, knowing they closes at 7pm. We walked in and it just had a weird vibe… they were already cleaning up as if it was closing time. I’m guessing because it was slow. I’m not sure if it was because they were planning on closing down early or what. Smelled amazing but we walked in an no one greeted us or came to take our order. There was a girl putting chairs up and cleaning the dining area but she didn’t say hi or say anything about them closing. She just didn’t acknowledge us at all. So we felt awkward and left. I understand it was close to closing but at least say something.. the girl or someone else could have easily been like “hey we are actually closing early tonight” or something if that was the case.

Just finished eating the best Catfish sandwich I've ever had. My wife is very picky about pulled pork and she loved it even without the sauce. The BBQ beans were also incredible! Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Ken's bbq has amazing food and friendly staff. I will recommend this business to all my friends and family. Thank you.

Here from California and found a great place that has good prices, great customer service and most important food is awesome and a good portion. I'll be trying everything on the menu. I just wish they stayed opened later but I understand.

Righteous BBQ in Tucson. Told the owner to open a joint in Vegas! He would do well in Sin City. Great pulled pork, very good brisket, great slaw. Well done Ken.