Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli

I came here and had dinner during its grand "reopening" on 12/2/25. If I didn't know better I'd think this was the old Armadillo Willy's BBQ. I mean so many things are very similar...if not the...

I actually never really went to Armadillo Willy's, but with the re-launch and updated menu the deli items caught my eye! I had a turkey sandwich, it was excellent and super tasty. Not many Bay...

I came on their opening day a few days ago. I had a brisket sandwich that was fine. They have coke when I prefer over Willy's Pepsi. The three meat plate is on point. The trim tip was perfect,...

Their baby back ribs would be the best in town if they were only more tender (falling off the bone) and cut so that one could eat one rib at a time. I found I couldn't cut the rib so had to grab...

I was there for their grand opening. I ordered the Pitt-smoked chicken barbecue sandwich deluxe. It was absolutely delicious! Definitely best sandwich I've ever had in the San Jose. The staff were...