BACK ALLEY BBQ
Back Alley BBQ is where tradition meets innovation—Texas-style barbecue infused with bold Southwestern flair. Tucked behind the parking garage in the heart of Downtown Chandler, we’re a hidden gem with serious flavor. Just follow the smoke drifting through the alley and let your senses lead the way.
This isn’t your average BBQ joint. We’re a chef-driven smokehouse powered by a crew of award-winning culinary pros and veteran pitmasters who live and breathe live-fire cooking. Every cut of meat, every side, and every sauce is crafted with intention—from melt-in-your-mouth brisket to creative takes on classic barbecue staples.
At Back Alley BBQ, we take pride in doing things the hard way—low and slow, from scratch, and packed with flavor. It’s real barbecue, elevated.
MEET THE TEAM.
At Back Alley BBQ, our team is a blend of award-winning chefs and seasoned pitmasters who live and breathe live-fire cooking. Together, they bring Texas-style tradition, bold Southwestern flavor, and decades of culinary expertise to every plate—turning smoked meats and scratch-made sides into an unforgettable barbecue experience.
Executive Chef & Pitmaster
Chef Shaun O’Neale
Best known as the Season 7 Champion of Gordon Ramseys MasterChef, Shaun brings serious star power and serious skills to the pit. As Executive Chef at Back Alley BBQ, he fuses bold, modern American flavors with traditional smoking techniques. A cookbook author, brand ambassador for PitBoss, and a headliner at culinary events across the globe, Chef Shaun is a master of fire, smoke, and flavor.
Pit Boss
Chef Ken Davis
With 17 years in the Valley’s restaurant scene, Chef Ken is all about rugged authenticity and deep-rooted flavor. He honed his skills on a family ranch in north central Arizona, learning live-fire cooking from his grandmother before serving in the military and with the Prescott Hotshots. At Back Alley BBQ, Ken blends Texas tradition with Arizona soul—like in his three-day Arizona Brisket, a true labor of love that’s as unforgettable as it is tender.
