Aj's Rib A Go Go - Anchorage

This place is solid gold. I don’t write reviews but I’m from the Midwest this is the best barbecue I’ve had in a long time. And AJ and his wife do an incredible job and are the nicest folks.

Fantastic BBQ! The best in Anchorage. The ribs fell off the bone and the meat was tender and juicy. Complimented with coleslaw and beans, I could've been in foodie heaven. If you haven't tried AJ's, you have had BBQ and need to fix that today.Two things to note before you go1. It is a drive-through, perfect for food on the go2. It is cash only, you get a great value for the price and only need a $20 or two

I hate to use Yelp to defame a business, especially a locallly-owned, but the truth is these people have no shame in serving you garbage food. They really brought it upon themselves. I first found out about AJ 's a few years ago when a friend brought me some of their ribs. They were delicious. Then we tried them again shortly after and it wasn 't so good. So we just chocked it up to them having a bad day. I did it again a couple months after that and decided I 'd never go there again, on account of the BBQ actually sucks. Today (and a couple years after my last attempt at AJ 's), I had a hankering for BBQ and must 've forgotten my shitty experience at AJ 's. I let the good reviews lure me in and convinced myself it will be good, like the first time. First, I called and tried to place an order over the phone. They don 't do that. Okay. I go there and made three attempts at ordering some entrees but was shot down by their complicated entree rules. They can 't pair brisket and ribs. Whatever. Finally after ordering, I go to pay with a card and was told Nope. Very polite folks. Just beaming with charm. So I drove across the street and paid an atm fee to pull out some cash. $40 and a pain in the a later, I got my food. I rushed home in anticipation only to be greeted with globs of fat swimming in the brisket. I pulled the brisket apart looking for actual meat. There was more fat than meat which was so unappetizing I about threw up. I gave up on the gross brisket and opened up the box with ribs... looked good enough. Took one bite of the toughest f cking ribs I 've barely sunk my teeth into. In fact, I can 't say I 've ever had ribs from a BBQ joint that were that tough and dry. Congratulations AJ 's. You get that award for shittiest ribs I 've ever had. I wish I could have said it was a delightful experience. I wanted so badly to find something good about their below standards BBQ, but can 't really compliment canned beans and mediocre coleslaw, which were the only palatable items I got. The meat was garbage and I paid for it. I know times are tough on small businesses right now, but I would 've paid more for a better quality cut of meat. Honestly, anyone would. I know you have talent AJs. Don 't jeopardize your reputation by using lower quality products and then passing it off as food worth selling. It 's not. Anyway, until they get their s together, go to the Smokehouse or Texas Roadhouse.

This place is the BEST in Anchorage for BBQ! Be sure to go! They have excellent customer service and amazing food! Make sure you have cash, if not make a run to The atm next door at Walgreens!Hidden Gem! I recommend everything!!! I can’t pick my favorite! Okay, the half-chicken! Yum!

Good food but cash only and not a big menu. A little spendy.