Jethro's BBQ

3100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50311 USA

1,633 Reviews

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Reasonable

Open Now

Tue 11a-10p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

No Longer Maintained

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Reviewed by
Madi N.

April 20, 2023

The atmosphere of this place is super cool and the service was very good. The food on the other hand was dry and marginal. I got the pulled chicken and could barely swallow it even with the BBQ... Read more

Reviewed by
Carrie M.

November 18, 2022

Carolina and Georgia Sauces mixed up but both were tasty. Loved the campfire beans! Pulled Pork Read more

Reviewed by
Stew G.

February 19, 2023

The smoked wings and gumbo are excellent. Good atmosphere. I recommend the place if you have a taste for BBQ Read more

Reviewed by
nick.lucs

You only have 15 minutes to eat Drake’s 2008 Missouri Valley Conference MVP’s favorite foods: Spicy pickle, bun, pork tenderloin, buffalo chicken tenders, white cheddar sauce, fried cheese cubes, Texas brisket, apple-wood smoked bacon, and a cheese burger. Oh, and you can’t forget a POUND of fries. 5 pound sandwich plus 1 pound of fries is a lot of food in 15 minutes. Read more

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