Upon arrival, guests are allowed to write messages on the wall with a Sharpie while standing in line. The meat entrees are served on silver trays, sides are served in containers down the line and the free dessert can be found at the condiment station behind the beverage area. 

Hutchins BBQ has cafeteria-style seating, which is perfect for large groups, but just a piece of advice: go in between lunch and dinner rushes — or don’t go while the World Cup is in town — to avoid hunting down a table. 

Our visit to Hutchins BBQ was hectic, but it was organized chaos. 

The order: Texas Twinkie, quarter pound of brisket, half a jalapeño-cheddar sausage, small side of mac and cheese and banana pudding. 

The final verdict: The sign of a decent brisket? No sauce needed. The brisket at Hutchins BBQ was juicy and easy to shred. The jalapeño-cheddar sausage won my heart while standing in line when a Hutchins BBQ employee gave me a sample. The consistency of the mac and cheese was too soupy for my liking, but it was still delicious.

As for the main attraction, the Texas Twinkie, I can see why people line up around the building for it. The combination of well-cooked bacon wrapped around a giant jalapeño with cream cheese and brisket stuffed inside is like having an all-conference quarterback, left tackle, wide receiver and running back — it’s a winning combination.

When you pair it with a house-made sweet treats, like the banana pudding, you’ll realize the hype is legitimate. 9.2/10

Contact Justin Spears, the Star’s Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports

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