Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli
$ • Barbeque, Pet Friendly
Hours:
874-D, 878 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
(408) 440-2108
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I made my first order from Empire Armadillo BBQ through DoorDash today. As a huge fan and loyal customer of Armadillo Willy’s, I was so sad when they closed most of their restaurants.
However, the ribs I received today from Empire were the best I’ve EVER had. They were incredibly delicious and I’m already planning to visit this place frequently.
Thank you for excellence in cuisine at an affordable price! We love the food and the friendly & efficient customer service, in a clean bright environment! We drive from Fremont for pulled pork, ribs, and banana pudding! OMG 😳 I ❤️ Empire Armadillo in Sunnyvale.
Fantastic South Bay BBQ! If you liked Armadillo Willy's, you'll love Empire Armadillo. My go-to is the regular boneless chicken plate with the chicken tortilla soup side, plus the St Louis ribs (pka Texas Ribs). My favorite Bay Area BBQ!
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 8PM |
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Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli is a barbecue spot with a fresh, modern vibe inside and a calm, friendly atmosphere. It operates from the same original smoker as its predecessor, with much of the same great staff providing kind, respectful, and speedy counter service. Reviews of the food are mixed. Many find the barbecue delicious, tender, and way tastier than before, with specific praise for the pulled pork, tri tip, barbecue sauce, mac and cheese, and cheeseburger with Boca patty. The potato salad, onion rings, Texas toast, and tater tots also receive positive mentions. However, some experiences note dry meats, a flavorless NY pastrami sandwich, and a disappointingly small empire size portion. The matzo ball soup has been criticized while the banana pudding is a noted sample. The owners are new and some customers give grace for this, observing improved quality controls and attention to detail. It is described as a solid notch above the old brand, making it a recommended or guilty pleasure stop for many.