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Local Texas-inspired chain serving wood-fired BBQ plates & sandwiches, plus burgers & sides.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2260 Bridgepointe Pkwy, Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650) 571-7427
Website: https://www.armadillowillys.com/mobile-site/locations.asp
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Reviews
Nathan
The staff here was very friendly and fun to deal with, especially the cashier.
The food was good, but nothing to write home about. Don’t get me wrong, the meats were cooked perfectly, juicy and delicious. But the bark, my favorite part of smoked barbecue, was lacking some flavor and pepperiness.
The portion sizes were pretty decent and they run on average with what a lot of barbecue places charge
… moreThe food was good, but nothing to write home about. Don’t get me wrong, the meats were cooked perfectly, juicy and delicious. But the bark, my favorite part of smoked barbecue, was lacking some flavor and pepperiness.
The portion sizes were pretty decent and they run on average with what a lot of barbecue places charge
Kasey
The tater tots were so good! They were very crispy and not oily. I loved dipping it in their original sauce. I had their baby back ribs too and it was okay. It was pretty dry and didn’t fall off the bone and I dipped it in the sauce for flavor.
There were plenty of tables to choose from, you order at the register, grab a seat, and wait for your name to be called for your order. It’s pretty loud in there so you have to stand near the window to listen for your name.
Overall I’d come back for the tots and try something else.
… moreThere were plenty of tables to choose from, you order at the register, grab a seat, and wait for your name to be called for your order. It’s pretty loud in there so you have to stand near the window to listen for your name.
Overall I’d come back for the tots and try something else.
Jeff Ho
Armadillo Willy’s recently remodeled. They added new Pepsi art inside the restaurant. It was a bit sad to see them mostly empty at around 7pm. Last time I was here, they got rid of the flavored mineral waters. This time, the ginger ale, flavored lemonades, flavored ice teas and etc are now gone. For to-go, I got my favorite, brisket and ribs family pack $79. The meat was a bit dry. Luckily, there’s plenty of BBQ sauce included. The garlic fries were soggy by the time I got them home. Next time, I won’t order them for to-go. The food is still good.
2025 update. This is the last remaining Armadillo Willy’s location out of four. Tonight’s meal was an El Jefe sandwich (pulled pork, brisket, sausage and slaw) $19.50. This was OK. Their family packs are much better. They recently got rid of their flavored mineral water machine. Service was fine for a order at the cashier type of restaurant.
Original review: The restaurant was empty at 6pm on a Wednesday night. My food came out quick. We got the Texas BBQ ribs w/potato salad and garlic fries $28 + side of brisket $5.40 and baby back ribs w/cajun fries and house salad $30.50 + side of brisket $5.40. The Texas ribs were ok. Slightly burnt and smoky. It didn’t fall off the bone but still retained some moisture. The baby back ribs were a little bit better with the meat almost falling off the bone. The highlight for us were the garlic fries! So good. I should have gotten rid of the other sides and went with all garlic fries. As for the brisket, it was OK and needed BBQ sauce. We should have asked for more fattier pieces. Service is as expected for a self serve, pay at the cashier first restaurant.
… more2025 update. This is the last remaining Armadillo Willy’s location out of four. Tonight’s meal was an El Jefe sandwich (pulled pork, brisket, sausage and slaw) $19.50. This was OK. Their family packs are much better. They recently got rid of their flavored mineral water machine. Service was fine for a order at the cashier type of restaurant.
Original review: The restaurant was empty at 6pm on a Wednesday night. My food came out quick. We got the Texas BBQ ribs w/potato salad and garlic fries $28 + side of brisket $5.40 and baby back ribs w/cajun fries and house salad $30.50 + side of brisket $5.40. The Texas ribs were ok. Slightly burnt and smoky. It didn’t fall off the bone but still retained some moisture. The baby back ribs were a little bit better with the meat almost falling off the bone. The highlight for us were the garlic fries! So good. I should have gotten rid of the other sides and went with all garlic fries. As for the brisket, it was OK and needed BBQ sauce. We should have asked for more fattier pieces. Service is as expected for a self serve, pay at the cashier first restaurant.
Pak Ko
The food experience here is super mid. The brisket and Texas BBQ ribs are drying than my kid’s chicken tenders. It was edible with their BBQ sauce but it was a struggle. The ribs do come off the bone pretty easily and the fatter pieces were quite tender for the brisket but again, super dry. Mac and cheese was good. Fries were okay but nothing really stands out.
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I travel all over California trying different bbq foods. Order the ribs+1 which was tri-tip and fries with texas toast and corn bread. They gave me 2 texas toast and not my corn bread. The tri-tip very dry like if its yesterday meat. The ribs were mid but did also receive a hard dried up piece. Fries were the best part of the meal.
… moreMA T
If you’re looking for an intense smoked BBQ flavor, you won’t find it here. The meats are cooked perfectly but it’s lacking smoke flavor. Food plating and presentation is great. Dining room is excellent with adequate seating. Nice atmosphere for family or group of various sizes. We have been here a few times and always order the BBQ Rib and Brisket Platter.
The BBQ sauces are okay. The corn salad and peanut slaw are tasty.
… moreThe BBQ sauces are okay. The corn salad and peanut slaw are tasty.
Lisa Stambaugh
Armadillo Willy’s BBQ catered our 50-year high school reunion at the Mountain View Community Center, and they did a fantastic job from start to finish! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the setup was done on time. The staff member who delivered and set up the buffet was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was perfect. Our event started at 6, and dinner was scheduled for 7. He arrived right on time and did a great job of unobtrusively getting things set up while staying out of the way as our Social Hour commenced. When our originally contracted location in Sunnyvale closed earlier this year, our order was seamlessly transferred to the San Mateo location, ensuring we could keep our plans on track. Early on, we were treated to a pre-event tasting so we could choose our side dishes.
Catering Manager Jennifer was fantastic—quick to respond, patient with my many questions, and even had a few suggestions. I loved that she provided a “key” indicating which items had food-sensitivity ingredients, so we could label dishes that were gluten-free, vegetarian, and so on. Everything was beautifully packaged and thoughtfully supplied: compostable plates and utensils, plastic tablecloths, reusable plastic serving spoons and tongs, plenty of BBQ sauce, and even wet-wipes! We were able to get standalone heating stands for a small fee, which worked great for our buffet.
Excellent food, great people, and truly outstanding service—I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Lisa Stambaugh
Awalt HS Class of ’75 50-year Reunion
Event Chairperson
… moreCatering Manager Jennifer was fantastic—quick to respond, patient with my many questions, and even had a few suggestions. I loved that she provided a “key” indicating which items had food-sensitivity ingredients, so we could label dishes that were gluten-free, vegetarian, and so on. Everything was beautifully packaged and thoughtfully supplied: compostable plates and utensils, plastic tablecloths, reusable plastic serving spoons and tongs, plenty of BBQ sauce, and even wet-wipes! We were able to get standalone heating stands for a small fee, which worked great for our buffet.
Excellent food, great people, and truly outstanding service—I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Lisa Stambaugh
Awalt HS Class of ’75 50-year Reunion
Event Chairperson
Ivan Baradi
It’s been a while since I have Southern food. Not usually a “go to” place for me, but am down to try food like this. This restaurant happens to be inspired by other southern foods from Texas. Looks like that they decided to bring the food here to Bay Area with its several locations.
I have to say. The place is very nice and reminds me the times that I go to Fuddruckers, which is closed at Union City. It replicates the theme of southern places in the US and the business has been running for over 40 years. Good thing that it survived the pandemic. They seem to even play southern music too.
The food here is really good. I decided to additionally try the Texas toast. Really tastes different than normal ones. The chicken thighs are good with appropriate seasonings especially the fries. Also like how the fountain machines are set up especially when they have like special flavors you can add onto your drinks like Vanilla and Cherry.
This restaurant gives you an opportunity to try foods that are mostly inspired by Texan food. Gives you a taste of how the food tastes like from the south.
… moreI have to say. The place is very nice and reminds me the times that I go to Fuddruckers, which is closed at Union City. It replicates the theme of southern places in the US and the business has been running for over 40 years. Good thing that it survived the pandemic. They seem to even play southern music too.
The food here is really good. I decided to additionally try the Texas toast. Really tastes different than normal ones. The chicken thighs are good with appropriate seasonings especially the fries. Also like how the fountain machines are set up especially when they have like special flavors you can add onto your drinks like Vanilla and Cherry.
This restaurant gives you an opportunity to try foods that are mostly inspired by Texan food. Gives you a taste of how the food tastes like from the south.
Justin Lee
Nothing Texas or BBQ about this place. Pretty sure they just “BBQ” all their food in a convection oven. Aaron Franklin prices for some school cafeteria BBQ. Only thing semi worth it was the jalepeno sausage.
… moreDoug Gordy
Not a bad BBQ place. The Texas ribs are great, the brisket has a really nice smoked flavor, the sausage is tasty, and the pulled pork is pleasant. The coleslaw is a bit different so beware. The peach cobbler is absolutely disgusting.
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