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| Toll-Free | (800) 585-7427 |
2260 Bridgepointe Pkwy
Foster City, CA 94404
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Armadillo Willy's is located in California. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. This American restaurant is known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the Best of Barbecue Food award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The customer service is really good. The place is clean and doesn't seem to be overcrowded during dinner time. Certain cuts seem to be on the gristly side but still really good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place with some great, flavorful BBQ. The food was great - I had the Big Plate of 18-Hour Texas BBQ Beef Brisket, which was very tender and had some great sweet and spicy flavors. I also had their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
honestly, not bad for bbq outside of texas.the husband was having a serious hankering for some bbq after watching man v. food. but, hello! we live in the peninsula and really there's not much out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad at all. I should really give it 4 stars, but hate the way all the utensils and the sauces are out in the open. Food is great, portions are overwhelming, sides are awesome - you can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something about walking into a restaurant and smelling that great BBQ aroma. It felt like I had died and gone to heaven. Their slogan is "Real Texas BBQ" , but does it really compete against...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 1/2 stars kinda of a fast food of BBQ spotsalot of flar, huge area for groups, 2 to 3 sauces one a jalapeno bbq sauceordered the 3 way combo chicken was rubbery, 18hr brisket rubbery but had some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a simple, good barbecue sandwich -- pulled pork (extra lean with spicy sauce) for one, turkey breast (with regular sauce) for the other -- we really enjoy Armadillo Willy's. With the peanut cole...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the bad reviews. I love Willy's bbq chicken and have eaten many times at San Mateo, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose locations. For some reason, the San Mateo restaurant cooks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent BBQ. Love their texas toast. Good portions, good price.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this location, as well as the one in Mountain View a number of times. I think the Bridgepoint one does a great BBQ chicken - although their ribs are good. Plenty to eat, love their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than excepted - I was surprised - it was actually pretty good and I'd go back. One of us ordered the BBQ chicken sliders, and that was good. Nachos were good, too.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had any really good barbeque since I'v moved to the bay area, but this place is all right. My only real complaint about this place is bbq unrelated-- the fries. They completely over cook...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the best bbq sauce on the planet
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent barbecue. Maybe not the best around, but there is a good selection of 'cue choices here. Willy's was much better about 8-10 years ago. The portion sizes have gone way down, and the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't amazing, but it's not too pricey. The first 2 times I went there I thought it was great, but the 3rd time, it was meh, just okay to good. The pork was really dry, and I had to dip it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well the reason it's only three is because my mom's plates got stolen)':but the food is great it is a very family orientated place.&what gave it another star was the AMAZING cornbread;9 yummmoxD i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad. Hey, ya know, the bay area is known for a lot of things, but BBQ just ain't really one of them, but if you're jonesin' then this place is alright. It's clean, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ Brisket Sandwitch: Willy's is not exactly like being in Texas, but, for this part of California, it ain't bad at all! Billed as a Texas BBQ house, it is close to some of the places in Austin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Here's my deal. I like armadillo willys. Love tri-tip tuesday, love the corn bread, love just about anything on the menu.I have been to the locations in, cupertino, san jose *when it was still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once when I use to work in Redwood City. I had the brisket sandwich. Its decent for chain BBQ. I just happened to go here cuz its next to Sports Authority. If I work out I will lose my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here before a long time ago for my friend's birthday remembering that I didn't like it all that much, but the only reason Jan & I went here was because we wanted to try Mack's Barbeque in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you happen to be in the San Mateo/Foster City area and hunkering for Texas styled BBQ, this is the place to go since there is not another BBQ joint nearby.There's really not much to say about this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Armadillo Willy's plenty of times, but this was the first time I have eaten here with my two boys (ages 2 yo and 8 months) and I'm a fan!First off, Armadillo Willy's is a good BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help myself -- the Parisian burger with "super fries" (also known as tater-tots) keeps me coming back. Sure it's like the burger of death that probably requires a diet shortly thereafter but I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So a BBQ place had taken off and become a commercial venture with stores in various locations. With most people I probably thought that this place was a fast food eatery such as Arbies or Carl's Jr by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I picked up a big order today and found that Jessie must be their number one team member! He is so full of energy and is great with the customers. I told him I could carry my order to my car by myself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good barbeque at reasonable prices. Big selectionNot much ambiance but it is good for families and has a high noise level.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
(had to move this review to the correct location - oops)I didn't even have a chance to rate the food, but our experience here was terrible. When I ordered the andouille sausage plate, the girl taking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this place at least once a week. Usually I enjoy the food but lately it has been very inconsistant. The Memphis Pork is just a big hunk of pork and is not pulled because (according to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The dry brisket serving last year was no big deal. That didn't bother me, but then they served up dry tri-tip and, for the third time in the last couple of months, dry Texas ribs. The hot links were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had these guys cater the celebration of my mom's life. She was Texan and it was only fitting to have these guys do the food. They delived on time and they delived with compassion. Everyone loved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered: -Chopped beef brisket (2) 1 combototal: ~ $16.00Food:-Good portions-Saucy, smoky-Decent quality beefService:Friendly, perfunctoryAtmosphere:-CasualRecommended:Yes
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to order Texas Style BBQ take out/catering.Every year we order BBQ for our company founder's day party, everyone always looks forward to the large portions of BBQ Chicken, Ribs and Pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUMMON YOUR INNER BEAST! RAWWWWWRRRR!!!!(back up singers: "hunt, hunT, huNT, hUNT, HUNT!")Whoa.... who knew TEXAS STYLE BBQ existed in northern California?I saw the sign while exploring the area for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that specializes in Bar-b-q, it doesn't do a very good bar-b-q. I ordered their ribs AND their chicken. Both were chewy, not very flavorful, and DRY... I thought I was going to die......
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutely our favorite place to eat. Massive quantity of tasty good food at the right price. We've gotten everything from burgers to brisket to chicken to ribs and it's always tasty and good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Def a two star event at best. I got the brisket. It was dry and tasteless. It looked like leftovers refreshed. I had to drench it in BBQ sauce to get some enjoyment out of it. I had potato salad too....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Grilled. Cheese.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been in business for the past 10 years and I come once in a long while b/c the food is just "OK". When you are shopping at Bridgepoint Center, there aren't too many quick places to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent. That's the best I can give it. This place is huge and has a lot of neon and checkered patterns. I had the BBQ Pork sandwich with the green salad. You don't get the option to add fries as a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a HUGE fan of BBQ. I'd rather be at the annual Bay Area BBQ Cook-off, BUT this is as good as it gets. Been to a few of 'em, and they're all different. We went there at the right time, and that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to AW today for lunch the place is large good for large group. I had thebaby back ribs with my wife it cost $16.00 comes with 2 sides , drinks are extra but its all you can drink . eating ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ is hard to come by in the Bay Area. We just don't seem to get it. Great BBQ is 20% ingredients, 20% technique, and 60% soul. It's that soul part that always seems to be lacking. Armadillo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here before heading over to Oakland tonight to watch a concert. I completely ignored All you can eat Ribs Mondays and ordered a Baja Taco. I was completely surprised on the taste and texture of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
NOt a big fan of Barbecue, but nice change every couple months. If I happen to be working in teh area and I'm real hungy, then this is the place to stop...Good smoked brisket, and several degress of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well What can I say about this place. I'm a high fan of smoked BBQ. Ever since i was little. It's hard to find good BBQ in San Mateo county. I would eat there once a month and it's good. just the only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ? RIBS? WHERE? and in a matter of seconds after the first bbq rib, your face is covered with bbq sauce, your fingers are greasy and your shirt, well lets just not go there. And if you compare...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came into dinner with low expectations, since my last experience at Armadillo Willy's (in Sunnyvale) wasn't great. I waited in line behind some friends to order, and the father of the large family...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very poor service! I walked in there and asked them what were their specialty as that was the first time I went there. The staff told me with a careless attitude, "We don't have a specialty!". So I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge BBQ fan, and I have yet to find a place in the bay area, which is just as good as the half decent BBQ restaurants in San Luis Obispo (spend way too much time there). I go here because its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is ok, but nothing special to write home about. The BBQ here was somewhat dry and the sauces weren't as tasty as I expected. The prices are a tad overpriced for what you get. The best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Armadillo Willy's is cool. I like the pork baby back ribs (definitely need a lot of sauce) and the Cadillac Nachos. I had a burger the other night but it wasn't that great. The patty was quite thin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love this place? Good ol' Texan BBQ. Fantastic cornbread. Love the ribs, and the kids' meal is a steal. Can't miss.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing special about the bbq but it's also not bad either. It's mediocre BBQ. If you're absolutely craving bbq and you're nearby, it's worth a stop. They do have a lot of variety. Most of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I might have played this place out... Nothing really POPS out at me here.Last night I had the Meat Trio... I was good but I think they might have changed something... portions or something...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried liking this place, but the BBQ itself really isn't that good. Unless you slather on the sauce, the meat was pretty bland and dry.We had a variety of BBQ, from the ribs to the chicken. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I must be really lucky. but in the bad way.This was the third time I have attempted to enjoy a meal at Armadillo Willy's. Seriously don't anyone I know ever convince me to eat here again.Today I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is NOT a good BBQ place, period, end of subject!But I still gave them 3 stars because the bastards at Yelp extort businesses with bad reviews! (2 stars and less ).
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's ok bbq food. there really isn't any competition - anywhere close. the specials are the call (monday - all you can eat ribs, saturday 1/2 price burgers, etc). AAA discounts also apply. i've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been able to satisfy my BBQ cravings at this place for the last few years and have never been disappointed, although I'll admit I'm not a real BBQ aficionado. Last time I pleased to see that had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really inconsistent. The other night it was just awful but some previous times we've had ok, and on occasion great BBQ. I wish they could shape up and be more consistent. Until then, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I have ever been punched so many times for all the out of state plates they have on the walls.I really didn't know what to expect when my girl told me we were going to a BBQ placed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their texas bbq ribs and famous baby back ribs with corn bread and texas toast! Yum! Although I didn't like their brisket and chicken bbq. The place is clean although sometimes I find that some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh? They're OK.I love BBQ, but this would not go out of my way for this place. They have 10% discount for AAA, and there's usually a 2-for-1 or something similar discount for this place in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, as tough as is it for me to admit, I used to live in Texas. And not in cool hipster Austin but very Texan cowboy hats and oilmen Houston (otherwise known as the armpit of Texas). And believe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place isn't fantastic, but it is decent. Decent enough for me to go back repeatedly due to their convenient parking, relatively speedy food prep, etc. I usually go for the Texas BBQ ribs with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here often and think it is a good place for lunch. The staff is always friendly and courteous. One young man asked if I was a AAA member (I am) and informed me that AAA members receive a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is kind of a hit and miss place for us - when they're on, they're on, but when they're not, even the fast food at Target nearby might be a better choice. We were here on Saturday as I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would like this place if it were cheaper only because, it's only ok. You order your food and pay for it at the counter. Not usually a typical thing when you're paying $15 for a combo platter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to get ribs!!! They also have pretty good side dishes. I also recommend trying the pulled pork or beef brisket. Customer Service is friendly. Parking is easy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better than I expected! Have a good variety of bbq sauces and different types of ribs. It is a bit expensive but it'll do. Haven't really found a favorite rib place here but I guess this will do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me start by saying I own a smoker and I barbecue. Yes, that's right, ten to fifteen hours for pulled pork and brisket (depending on the piece of meat) and six to eight hours for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate it when I am hungry in Foster City. It was either this place, Carl's Jr., McDonalds or Taco Bell. So I came here. I didn't expect much from a Chainy looking barbeque joint next to a Sports...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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This place serves a good selection of BBQ items. It is rather tasty but there are places that are better. The food is not the cheapest, but if you go in a large group, you can share more of the combos. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overall good ribs, but totally not worth it in this economy. Ribs are tasty but when u remove the meat from the bones, you don't get a lot of meat. Peanut slaw and toast was good, but not great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there specifically for the all you eat ribs. They were very much on the fatty side. I think it would have been nice if they trimmed some of the fat off! However, since there are no barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An update went here last night the service sucked 20 mins for a sandwich crazy.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Well We go here at least once a week I like the"new menu " the sandwich's A . smoked turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sides are lame. don't even bother with them. just try the ribs. The ribs are like slow cooked so that consumers get the most taste out of the meat. But it taste like its undercooked for bbq. I like my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a company lunch, nothing special. The sides are awful. Wouldn't come here again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Armadillo Willy's serves the greatest BBQ food in the bay area, by far!!! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, even the salads are amazing! Make sure to get a basket of fries!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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THis place is amazing. If you can think of it they probably can grill it. Huge portions so definitely come here with an appetite.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Amadillo WIlly's a couple years back.. All I can remember is that. I came on a weekend for lunch, I liked their BBQ Ribs and the Hamburgers.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs? eh. not the greatest but their ok. if you want damn tastey ribs you need to go to the Texas roadhouse. I'll be reviewing that one soon. i do recommend the pulled pork platter though, its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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I love the food. The only thing I ordered there last time was a burger and even that was delicious. There is always a crowd when I go.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average tasting but consistent barbecue badly let down by the sides and salads and a total lack of atmosphere. There's definitely better to be had out there but if you have kids it's the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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I love coming to Armadillo Willy's. It's a fun environment and the specials offer daily deals. Can't really go wrong with the menu, just try it!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food feels more like a "down home Tony Roma's" than an actual BBQ joint, but let's not let the classification get in the way of an excellent meal. This is one of my favorite pig-out places! The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had better ribs at the Rib Shack...and that's not saying much since I had a stomach ache after that place. Though I did over eat that time. I ordered the Texas ribs and I got the end piece. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is super dee duperly good!It might not really be BBQ'd but they do something similar and it tastes SUPERB!
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for ribs and BBQ. The corn muffins are great, and the ribs are tender and tasty. Wait time isn't bad, and there are plenty of tables.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am surprised i haven't reviewed this place before. I have been going here for a few years. The food is pretty good... The atmosphere is all right. They have some plasma tv's on the wall. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is NOT real BBQ. The meat is juicy but their BBQ sauce and sides are just not good enough for my money and mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? I actually like this place. I mean it's not a little hole in the wall place or some spectacular restaurant, but they have some pretty good ribs, for pretty good price and its fast. So...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Would give them 0. FOOD POISONING!!!!!!!No mistake. It was from this joint. Without food poisoning? Would have given them 2 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, you're not going to confuse Willy's with that hole-in-the-wall barbecue joint with the 100 year old secret sauce recipe... but they're a full notch up from the sort of fast food places that are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We would give this 3.5 stars if we could. The cornbread was really good. We got a BBQ chicken sandwich and a huge heaping of onion rings. It is the perfect place to grab a bite on a rainy sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So their tag line is "Real Texas BBQ", well ok I thought I'm from Texas so I'll try it out.Well I have to say we're definitely looking at some false advertising here. They have a decent menu with all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay--if you enjoy eating BBQ.The atmosphere? Well, I thought I was in a bad dream.What I hated about eating here is that it's not a place to to relax that's for sure. In a word it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, there are some harsh reviews for AW's up in here! I, for one, enjoy eating here. Sure, the ambiance is quite kitschy but the food is good. I've never had a bad meal here.Have you tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, casual place to eat when you are in the mood for some BBQ or ribs. It's conveniently located in a shopping plaza so it's a good place to go re-energize after hitting up Target, Toys R Us or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant name is actually a code name: Armadillo = Typical Texan Roadkill Willy's = Creeps. I have gone back a few times assuming it can't be as bad as I imagined, but I keep getting stood...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Armadillo Willy's can be good, but let's face it... It really does suck. This is a favorite place of local businesses because they offer catering. The drive doesn't make the food better, so I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you want ribs and are in need of the fix. Go to Armadillo Willys. When i'm feening for protein and some good sides, why not go here. It's not exceptional, but good for a chain restaurant thats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
almost everything is bbq'd until it's dry as dried hay. to compensate, copious amounts of bbq sauce is slathered over the meat. the sauce is tasty and tangy...which is good because it somewhat masks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Armadillo Willy's....nothing in the title really hints that this place is strictly for carnivores. Seriously, that T-Rex from Jurrassic Park could find something to satisfy its hunger here. You're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for their All-You-Can-Eat Ribs on Monday Nights. I think it was $12.95...You get allyoucaneat ribs and 2 sides.So not a bad price at all. Let's just say I am not grading on value here. If...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got a flat tire, and my lug wrench has gone missing. CSAA said I had 30-45 minutes to wait. So I went and got a bbq chicken sandwich and fries. Not soo good. The sandwich was dry, and mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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The Mushroom Burger at Armadillo Willy's is delicious! The patty is so juicy & the bread is soft. Remember to order fries, they're a perfect compliment. Try and beat the lunch time rush by going a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I pretty much ate enough ribs at the Nugget Rib Cook-off earlier this year to have a fairly good feel for what good ribs and good sauce should taste like. Unfortunately, I have to say that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I had AW, I was impressed with their spicy peanut cole slaw, I'm not a slaw person but this is an exceptiopn. I usually eat the BBQ Chicken (dark meat only) with their spicy sauce and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for about 10 years now and consider it the best of the Willy chains.The Texas ribs are meaty and melt in your mouth. About every 5th visit they come out a bit tough, but are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Great!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, there wasn't a chance in hell that this place was gonna get five stars...sorry, but it's practically a sacrilege for me to give a chain BBQ joint that kind of love. With that said, Willy's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know what authentic Texas BBQ is like. I've been to Texas, but I had steak every night. So, when it comes to BBQ, I only know if I like it or not. And with Willy's, it's okay.I agree with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One good thing: The service from the gentleman at the register! He was very generous with being helpful, expediting my togo order! Shout out to you!Everything else - JUICY they were not. When BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
is this some chain opened by willie nelson? i thought I saw pictures of him hanging on the walls. It's funny cause when i was in line getting my food, there was a guy behind me in line that looked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really mean 3.5 stars since I have yet to try anything else besides their burgers. I also need to come on another day aside Thursday nights when their burgers are half off.. So touche, the high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We dropped in at Armadillo Willy's the other evening for dinner. If you have a hankering for good BBQ this is the place to go. It's in the Bridgeport Shopping Center, near Target, and a great casual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My perspective on Willy's is a little different, so here goes.If you're comparing Armadillo Willy's to your very own barbecued food, you'll be disappointed (obviously). However, this restaurant does...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from Texas... sooooo I can't answer any questions about Texas bar-b-que... But honeslty I liked this place very much.... I thought the burger I had was great and I truly enjoyed the side of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hickery Bacon Burger had no flavor. The buffalo chicken strips were too sour and they forgot the blue cheese in the take out order.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rice pilaf was good but everything else was just plain gross! I have heard lots of my friends say this place is awesome, but I can't stand it! I gave it 3 stars for my friends opinions but I just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Since I had never been to Armadillo Willy's or heard much about it until today, I came in with an open mind w/ my coworkers. What I didn't expect was crap food. The ribs were so bland and dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a chain restaurant in a strip mall, this place serves some surprisingly good bbq!Prices are on the higher end (but seems comparable to other bbq places), and portion sizes are OK... my personal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like brisket, Armadillo Willy's makes a good one. The ribs are good not great but this place is pretty decent if you're hungry for some BBQ. I know some people who used to see Bobby Bonds eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. great food! tasty ribs,, I love the jambalaya rice and salad with the ribs. GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY and patient staff, no wonder they are always busy =)
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas or at least lived (or what I'd like to call wilted away) three years of my life.I went in there hoping they served ribs, not baby ribs but RIBS. They sure did. $11 is a little pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In Starsearch fashion I give them 3.25 stars, but I have to round down. My rating system may differ from others, because three stars means I actually like a place. The wife says they don't have her...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs, chicken, and beef brisket w/ rice and beans, plus onion rings and garlic fries = $30 for two.Not bad, but not great...only if I was craving BBQ baaaad would I be back. Although a perk for me to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
beef briskets aren't bad at all...not bad~....texas 14 hour briskets!...moist..tender slices...smother on...tangy bbq sauce...mm...good brisket....cornbread muffins..bit grainy..yet..good while hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not afraid to admit that I like Armadillo Willy's.I've been to the Dublin, San Jose and San Mateo Locations. Dublin's is teensy tiny, San Mateo's is huge and San Jose's seems to have the most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay.For some reason my mom, and former colleagues think it's pretty damn good.Um, well...I lived in Texas for a few years and I guess my standards may be a little higher than those who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place you go for food when you need sustenance for basic survival. If you go here expecting the BBQ to be good, you will be sorely disappointed. The meat tastes as if they opened it from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know; i'm lumping in a california bbq chain with greats like the lockhart triumvirate and goode co. in houston. However, here are the ameliorating factors in my review: it's gotta be in comparison...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blech. I came here cuz I was lured by the coupon in the Entertainment Book. Ribs weren't that great. I'm not enamoured with the faux picnic atmosphere in the restaurant. Price wasn't good either...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Armadillo Willy Time! Armadillo Willy Time! (sung to the tune of Peanut Butter Jelly Time).I'm shocked at the low reviews. Armadillo Willy's is awesome and is one of the very few chain restaurants I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"IT'S NOT ANOTHER RIB JOINT", according to the t-shirt that the staff was wearing. well, sorry to tell you willy, but your place is JUST another rib joint! i don't see anything special about your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just yesterday, after a workout where every time I brought myself up for another sit-up over my highly resistant spare tire, I was cursing the stress-induced visit I'd made to McD's earlier in the day...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that this place is pretty good. Their pulled chicken is mouthwatering. And their garlic fries aren't half bad. One thing that you should order is the cheesecake chimichanga dessert.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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I never thought I would find such great BBQ in California. Armadillo Willy's is a great place to grab some BBQ and a great rest while your shopping. It is located in the Bridge Point shopping center near...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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BBQ foods are great. But all the silverwares including cups and plates are kind of dirty. I got this cup which had a bunch of BBQ sauce in it so I exchanged for another one, but that cup got some other dirt in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A waste of perfectly good pork ribs...What do they do right? Aroma only. Ok - maybe location. Otherwise, their food is too dry, overly thick and viscous sauce, and high prices. It's worth it to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EDITmust up my review to four stars because i went for their all you can eat ribs last night and it was fanfreakintastic. loved the ribs, loved the rice, loved the garlic toast, as usual. their fish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I ever order is their mushroom burger. Not too bad. Of course the atmosphere is pretty much like 'get your food. eat it and leave." I think the place has some potential though if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Calm down, Willy haters! Very decent food exists at Armadillo Willy's, and the restaurant chain's award winning history demonstrates that.One thing I find particularly interesting is that at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You really like to have meat (and a lot of it) to come here. I am not the biggest meat eater but managed to find something on the menu - a BBQ chicken salad. The salad ingredients (lettuce, black...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I got ruined for barbeque food at Redbones in Cambridge, MA. But just because Willy's doesn't make real barbeque, doesn't mean it isn't tasty. Whereas to me, real barbeque is when you can't see where the meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
willy needs to fix up his cooking and atmosphere in san mateo...have tried this place a couple of times for lunch and disappointing every time. bbq sandwiches are average and never elicit anything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i agree that this place doesn't deserve the crap reviews...stick with the memphis pork (used to be the pulled pork) and the wet ribs(which seems to be added as of late) and you're good to go. oh and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why all the bad reviews? It's not great, but where else can I get all I can eat ribs on a Monday night? I guess I'll have to search Yelp a little deeper. I say the ribs aren't so bad... a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pffft.people are too hard on old Willy. Give it a break...it is not the best but it is most def not the worst.that honor goes to Crepevine in Burlingame.they are the worst.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place cause of the Belly Buster. A forty dollar variety plate usually for four, but sometimes for just me, muahahaha. I dont think I could ever kill this by myself. Dont even wanna try....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness, this place is so sub par that it shouldn't even be considered a legitimate bbq rib joint. The ribs are pretty expensive and very dry. Their barbecue sauce is nothing to rave about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Armadillo Willys is the worst place for BBQ. I've never had a good meal there. The ribs are as dry as the Saharan desert!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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I usually go to Armadillo Willy's and do takeout (make sure you call ahead, and you can skip the sometimes very long lines) but the other day I went to eat there. They have great chili, and ribs and g...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Armadillo Willy's in San Mateo is a great place to eat ribs. They have good food for a reasonable price. The restaurant is very neat, and it's made to look Texan. The customer service is decent, and t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like cheap bar-b-que, this is your place. Now I dont mean the monetary sense. I used to go there alot and recently their food has taken a turn for the worse, or my tastes have changed. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, not the roadhouses of Texas. Not the BBQ of our brethren from Dubyu. But as a transplant longing for good BBQ it was a refreshing to find it in this chain. And since I wasn't buying price wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just about the only place I've been to since moving to the area to which I would politely decline a return trip. I didn't enjoy it and didn't feel well after eating there.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why all the hate? While Armadillo Willy's doesn't make the best BBQ in the Bay Area, they don't make anywhere near the worst either. Dare I say that Willy's makes some decent, tasty, and consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another designer chain restaurant that I like more than most of the other reviewers. Admittedly, it really does boil down to the fact that I simply appreciate copious amounts of themed corporate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Occasional lunch destination close to work. The BBQ is decent. The boneless buffalo wings are tasty. Otherwise unremarkable and somewhat expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They really need to prepare better food for the price...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Really do not like Armadillo Willy's at all except for the fact that they are kid-friendly and kids are happy to eat their chicken tenders. Their BBQ is pretty awful, most of the time the ribs are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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This is a very popular restaurant. There is almost always a long wait, which is somewhat odd due to the semi-fast food nature of the restaurant. Prices are also a bit too high. As for the food, it is just okay...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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As someone who was born in the south and has family currently living there, I can tell you that this is not Texas style BBQ. It's California style with a Texas label. If you want some seriously good southern...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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If you are not looking for atmosphere (and who is looking for atmoshpere in a rib joint) and you don't mind seating and serving yourself, this is a good rib place. Larger selection than some. Good beans. OK...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2003
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We ate at an Armadillo Willy's BBQ down in the Santa Cruz area and was one of the most disappointing barbecue experiences we have ever had. The place couldn't seem to decide if it was a fast food chain or just...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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The best BBQ I have found in the Bay Area. Good value and large portions.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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I really enjoy thier food,you get a lot for the money (good leftovers!!!)
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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After having been dragged to Armadillo Willy's the 2nd and 3rd times, I now refuse to ever eat there again. It is an insult to the term "barbeque".
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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I too am a true Texan and ate my fair share of Texas BBQ. I believe that the good reviews from others and the top 10 rating for Willy's can be explained more by the lack of BBQ places in the Bay Area than by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Other than Back 40 Texas Bar-b-que located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, Armadillo Willy's comes the closest to being "TEXAS" bbq. It it delicious. I enjoyed the chopped beef sandwhich and on another...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The smoker is right up front - you can see where and how they cook their meats. The food is very tasty - the bbq sauce is on the side - so no trying to coverup what's lacking in the meat. They move large...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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