Ken's Hardwood Barbecue

04/04/2026

We are supporting the EGG-STRA Love community resource fair at Goodwill HQ 1940 E Silverlake Road Tucson AZ. We are serving all-beef hotdogs to the kids and there are other free goodies.

03/10/2026

Due to a scheduling conflict we will not be at the Arizona Beer House this weekend. We are sorry for the earlier Facebook post stating we would be there.😞 Ken

02/28/2026

12/19/2025

We will be serving at Rolling Thru Time Car Museum SAT 20 DEC from 4 PM til 8PM.

Come on down and your Barbecue on, and bring the kids to meet Santa at their Rolling with Santa event.

Rolling thru time
4750 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714, United States

12/17/2025

The big red Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue mobile kitchen will be at the Rolling Thru Time Auto Museum located at 4750 S Park Avenue, Tucson AZ 85714 on SAT 20 DEC 2025 from 4PM til 8PM. We will be serving our Signature Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Loaded Nachos and more.
Come out and see Santa and get your barbecue on!😋

10/01/2024

📢 Important Announcement from Ken's Hardwood Barbecue 📢

To our loyal customers and friends,

After an incredible 10-year journey, we have made the difficult decision to close Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue.

Our last day of service will be Saturday, November 2, 2024, and we’ll be closing the doors at 7 PM.

It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve you — from our early days with the food truck in September 2015 to opening the restaurant in May 2017.

We are beyond grateful for the love, support, and memories you’ve shared with us along the way.

As we step into this new chapter, we’re excited to announce that our food truck will continue to operate in some capacity (stay tuned for updates!), and we are also bottling our award-winning barbecue sauces, which will soon be available for online purchase!

We’ll miss seeing you at the restaurant, but we hope to stay connected through these new ventures.

Thank you, Tucson, for making these years unforgettable. We invite you to stop by for one last meal before November 2 to celebrate with us.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ken & the Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue Team

09/19/2024

We had a very special surprise guest at our Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue After Dark Concert this past weekend.

The powerful Sharon Alexander joined the Songtress for a great duet!

Stay tune for more pictures and videos from the amazing night!

“Come on Down and Get Your Barbecue On!”

09/15/2024

Don’t forget we close early tonight at 6:00 pm for the Ken’s After Dark Concert Series!

Stay tuned for pictures of the great event for an amazing cause.

“Come on Down and Get Your Barbecue On!”

08/26/2024

🎶 Looking for a night out that's both fun and elegant? 🎶

Join us on Saturday, September 14th for our Dinner and a Show event! 🍽️🎤

Ken's Hardwood Barbecue will be transformed into an intimate dinner club, perfect for an unforgettable evening featuring the lovely songstress Angel Spencer.

This is the third concert in our After Dark series, and you won't want to miss it!

Grab your tickets by clicking on the link below and get ready for a night of delicious food, great music, and fantastic company. 🎟️

https://bit.ly/afterdark3

We can’t wait to see y’all there! Thank you for your continued support.

"Come On Down and Get Your Barbecue On!"

08/22/2024

STAR SPOTLIGHT: This is Ken Alexander, Owner, Operator, and Managing Member of Ken's Hardwood Barbecue.

Vote for Ken to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy at this year's Dancing with The Stars of Tucson! Votes are as little as $1 each. When you vote, the Diaper Bank wins! Click here to vote for Ken: https://one.bidpal.net/dwos2024/search/Vote%2520for(details:item/3)

Visit www.diaperbank.org for tickets and more information about this fun-filled event.

ABOUT KEN:
Ken Alexander is a heart-based entrepreneur committed to championing projects that uplift and empower. His current endeavors include Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue - an award-winning family restaurant in Tucson, AZ, Get Your Barbecue On - a podcast for backyard cooks, and Hair Rules - a pioneering haircare line of texture-based products. Ken is a passionate philanthropist, dedicating his time to meaningful projects such as feeding the homeless, improving educational opportunities for the underserved, community empowerment, and service-based leadership on boards and fraternities. His upcoming book, The Successful Man: A New Vision of Masculinity, will be released in late 2024.

Ken decided to participate in the Diaper Bank’s Dancing with The Stars of Tucson event because he believes in the power of community and supporting those in need. "This event is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a cause that directly impacts families and children in our area. By joining in, I hope to raise awareness and funds for a critical resource that many might take for granted, while also fostering a sense of unity and joy within our community."

Learn more about Ken at https://kenshardwoodbbq.com/
Ken's Hardwood Barbecue

📷 Steven Meckler Photography

08/12/2024

Tonight is your last chance to do your part and cast your vote for Best Barbecue in the Arizona Daily Star’s Readers’ Choice.

Polls are open to midnight, so if you haven’t yet, here is what you can do:

Text the code 975 to 520-214-8683

Go to the link below and cast your vote there as well

http://arizonadailystartucsoncom.secondstreetapp.com/2024-Readers-Choice-Awards/gallery/444111381

Make sure to vote on both platforms.

We thank you so much for all of the love, support, and allowing us to serve you with our delicious awarding family receipts.

It has truly been a pleasure and honor.

“Come On Down and Get Your Barbecue On!”