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Real Texas BBQ
Delicious 100% Wood-Fired Barbecue

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Texas Inspired.
Dishing up the BEST Texas BBQ

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Wood-Fired Texas BBQ in San Mateo

Locally Owned. Texas Inspired. A Peninsula Favorite.
Get your BBQ fix at Armadillo Willy’s in San Mateo, where brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and chicken bring real Texas flavor to the San Francisco Peninsula. Join us for lunch or dinner, order pickup or delivery, or let us bring the barbecue to your next gathering.
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Bring Real Texas BBQ to Your Bay Area Holiday Feast

Make your Bay Area holiday gathering easy and delicious with smoked turkey, homestyle sides, and all the fixin’s. From office parties to family celebrations, we cater gatherings of all sizes throughout the peninsula area.

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BBQ Catering for the Peninsula & Bay Area

Feed your crowd with wood-fired barbecue from Armadillo Willy’s. We cater office lunches, corporate events, birthdays, family gatherings, and celebrations of all sizes.

Choose from slow-smoked meats, hearty sides, and flexible catering options. Our team will help you plan a meal that fits your gathering and your budget.

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Visit Armadillo Willy’s in San Mateo

Find us at Bridgepointe Shopping Center, conveniently located near Highway 101. Stop in for a barbecue lunch, bring the family for dinner, or pick up your favorites on the way home.

From smoked brisket and ribs to pulled pork, barbecue chicken, and classic sides, your next BBQ feast is right here on the Peninsula.

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Everything went well. The guys that delivered were great. They made sure we had everything we needed and delivered in the pouring rain.
- Vanessa G.
 Your staff is awesome!! My only regret is that we don't live locally to Armadillo Willys to spread the word! The driver that delivered the food was patient, and worked efficiently to set everything up and make sure we were well taken care of. The food was delicious. Stayed warm on the cold day, and could have fed an army! If we cater another event that there is an Armadillo Willys nearby we won't hesitate to reach out! Thank you!
- Amy S., Gene Haas Foundation
 You guys did a great job this year. A veteran on the unit told me that it was the best meal he had in months!
You and Julie were great at communicating. We will definitely order again next year.
- Kory - Paralyzed Veterans of America
 Everything went so well. The food was delicious and was devoured by my team. I would like to give extra “kudos” to the delivery driver who I worked with on Wed. We ended up moving from one picnic site to another and your employee was so helpful and kind during our quick switch. We couldn’t have asked for better service.
- Anna
 My family really likes the food from this barbecue place. It's one of the closest to our home and always does a good job. It's a great place if you have a large family like I do and great for kids. I would recommend this particular shop to friends and family.
- Tom L.
 Everything was great, we loved it. And it was an unexpected surprise to see the table cloth, tongs, plates, utensils etc. Made it feel so festive. Food was great. My personal faves were the brisket and corn bread muffins. Major yum! Thanks for getting this arranged for us!
- Debi, Google
 Armadillo Willy's BBQ® has been an incredible partner to us throughout the past 14 years. We started with a tailgate barbecue for 2,000 and it has grown over the years to over 5,000! They are thoughtful during the planning stages and remain calm amidst the mayhem of the event - even in the most crazy circumstances. I completely rely on Armadillo Willy's to come through for us - serving the freshest, tastiest barbecue, in the most professional, attractive manner.
- Jayne, Stanford University
 Julie from your catering department helps me every year. This year she has outdone herself and with the staffing shortage, she herself did the delivery. Not only that, the orders were packaged properly and separately, with everything that we could possibly need in each bag. I wish that Armadillo Willy’s is in San Francisco that way I can have delicious barbecue all the time.
- Regina, San Francisco
 Everyone on the team had a wonderful lunch! We over ordered but now we know for next time. Julie and Stacey were a tremendous help regarding scheduling etc. Thanks again for providing a very fulfilling lunch!
- Floren, Merced
 We were very happy with the catering service that Armadillo Willy’s provided on 1/18/23.. The food was delicious and there was plenty. Everything was delivered on time and was set up to our expectations. Thank you so much for providing such good customer service and high quality food!!
- Meridith, Pleasanton

A Bay Area BBQ Tradition Since 1983

For more than 40 years, Armadillo Willy’s has brought legendary Texas flavor to California. Inspired by the great Texas barbecue joints, we’ve stayed committed to authentic wood-fired cooking, generous meals, and welcoming hospitality.

Generations of Bay Area guests have joined us for family dinners, celebrations, and catered gatherings. We’re grateful to everyone who has made Armadillo Willy’s part of their traditions—and we look forward to serving up many more.
40th Anniversary

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armadillo Willy’s BBQ

Have questions about Armadillo Willy's? Learn more about our San Mateo restaurant, wood-fired Texas-style BBQ, takeout and delivery, Bay Area history, and catering for parties and events.

Armadillo Willy's is located at Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo, California, conveniently located near Highway 101. Stop by for lunch or dinner, order BBQ to go, or let us cater your next event.

Armadillo Willy's specializes in authentic Texas-style, wood-fired BBQ. Our menu features slow-smoked favorites including Texas brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, tri-tip, and other BBQ classics, along with a variety of hearty sides.

Armadillo Willy's has been serving authentic wood-fired BBQ in the Bay Area for more than 40 years. Our focus on slow-smoked meats, bold flavors, and classic BBQ has made us a longtime favorite for generations of Bay Area families.

Yes. You can order Armadillo Willy's BBQ for pickup or delivery from our San Mateo restaurant. It's an easy option for family dinners, office lunches, game days, gatherings, or anytime you're craving BBQ without the cooking.

Yes. Armadillo Willy's offers BBQ catering for office lunches, corporate events, birthday parties, graduations, family gatherings, celebrations, and other events. Choose from slow-smoked meats, sides, catering packages, and bulk options to create a meal for your group.