Jethro's BBQ
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Wings Joint, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Drake, Des Moines
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Jake SmithDecember 9, 2012With a mountain of pork, this Des Moines staple does pulled pork near perfect. Add coleslaw and 1 of Jethro's 5 BBQ sauces (I liked the "Secret" and the "Mustard") to complete your sandwich.
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014The brisket, baby-back ribs, smoked chicken and other stand-bys are slow-cooked in a 750-pound wood-fired smoker—18 hours, in the case of the pulled pork—and brushed with homemade BBQ sauces. Read more
Just order the "Jethros Rub" wings rather than one of the sauce flavored because all the sauces are available right in front of you! Bam! Dip and enjoy 6 different wing flavors in one order.
Juice MagazineSeptember 27, 2012Try the sugary sweet Drake Tea, a purple-hued drink that's as sweet and refreshing as a Bulldog victory. Two more Drake drinks: the Lady Bulldog and the Blue Bulldog. (they make up 1 of 4 drinks sold) Read more
Ricky SherrillFebruary 22, 2016Good food & super friendly service made for a relaxed pickup. I ordered ahead for pickup and was treated like a dine in customer. They even tossed in some extras.
My friend's brainchild that turned out to be delicious: Ask for the melted cheese that comes on the Emmenecker and put it on the pork tenderloin sandwich. We even made the kitchen jealous w/ that one.- Juice MagazineMarch 19, 2013Try the Jethro Breakfast for $14.95, one of five Bulldog Breakfasts, comes with a tenderloin piled with hash browns, scrambled eggs, pit ham, bacon and Carolina pulled pork. Read more
Travel ChannelAugust 11, 2011Get the Adam Emmenecker: a BBQ sandwich with breaded pork tenderloin, a bacon cheese burger, Texas brisket, & “fried cheese” on a hamburger bun and served w/ side of fries. --Adam Richman, Man v Food
SarahOctober 10, 2010Half salads are more than enough of a portion for one person. Half order of nachos is also more than enough to go around! Outside patio is perfect even on a warm day - no bugs and quite comfortable.
Hilary HenakJanuary 26, 2012Stop by Jethro's for the best BBQ in town. Jethro's was featured on the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" in October of 2010. Host, Adam Richman, took the the famous "Adam Emmenecker Challenge".
Madison DenkingerOctober 29, 2014I'm not a huge barbecue fan but I love Jethros. They have awesome breakfast too, I would recommend the breakfast nachos.
Jaimie DuffekJanuary 27, 2012Stop by for the best BBQ in town. Jethro's was featured on the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" in Oct. of 2010. Host, Adam Richman, took the famous "Adam Emmenecker Challenge".
Stephen MorrowSeptember 8, 2013Wouldn't normally get a burger at a joint like this, but The Spike was outstanding. Our waitress, Alisha, was spot on the whole time. Had a fantastic experience.![Evan[Bu]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/1718914-0E4PXEUXZ2KFIAR4.jpg "Evan[Bu]")
Fun fact: Jethro's is located in a former Pizza Hut. While you're here, be sure to get Waffle Fry Nachos with brisket. Those nachos be ultimate deliciousness! Yum yum!- Stop in on Saturdays for Jethro's $5 special on 32 oz Mason jar mixed drinks. I recommend the state fair lemonade.
K BOctober 18, 2015Great value. Amazing flavor. Don't visit the city unless you plan on stopping by and trying Jethro's BBQ- Travel ChannelNovember 30, 2011Jethro's BBQ award-winning wings are smoked over oak and hickory wood for 2 hours before they are flash-fried for 15 seconds, giving them a crispy, hot taste. As seen on Food Paradise. Read more
Chris ParishOctober 29, 2014Pulled pork is the best I've had. This places gives anything in KC a run for its money.
Bryan WalkerFebruary 3, 2010This is truly some great BBQ. If you go you have to try the ribs. The 1/2 portion is more than enough but if you are hungry the full portion will definitely fill you up. Great restaurant!
Stephen NielsonApril 24, 2015Order a pulled pork sandwich and you won't be disappointed. Their corn bread is wonderful as well.- Chris ParishOctober 29, 2014This place gives KC a serious run for its money on BBQ. The pulled pork is the best I've had.
- Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014Jethro’s makes a damn good plate of wings, too, for the less ambitious. Read more
Drake UniversityAugust 15, 2011The Adam Emmenecker Challenge, named after a former Drake basketball standout, is probably more BBQ than you can handle. Adam Richman from "Man v. Food" couldn't even tackle it. Share with friends...
Aaron & Melissa StidfoleJune 6, 2016Gumbo, loaded nachos, pulled chicken, cornbread, well... everything!
MonkeyAugust 1, 2012love jethro's, but the quality of food has declined over the years. good mac&cheese and waffle fries, but there's better wings to be had at daytona's on merle hay.
yoshSeptember 16, 2012Share the Game Day breakfast with a friend. It's only $11 and is enough to feed two or three people!
Sign up for email list. Will mail you a $10 off entree coupon for your birthday
Every tuesday is 2 for 1 wings! Best deal around. && if your drinking mixed drinks the big mason jar is the best option!!- Split an Adam Emmenecker sandwich with one of your friends, otherwise you stand no chance.
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Jethro's BBQ as seen on United States of Bacon , Man vs Food , Food Paradise Read more
Matt HSeptember 29, 2014Busy on game days, but pretty good BBQ with plenty of TVs. Not an ideal place on a Sunday for a conversation.
- Juice MagazineSeptember 13, 2011Home of the Man vs. Food "Adam Emmenecker Challenge":
The outside seating is great during the summer. I recommend the waffle fries as a side.
leroy gatesFebruary 2, 2014Whoever's playing music on saturdays made the besss playlist ive ever heard #daftpunk #haim #vampireweekend #localnatives #yep
- leroy gatesJanuary 21, 2014You gotta go for the Tuesday twofer waaaangs (wings not dicks). Get their DRY RUB. Seriously too many dick jokes in this tip.
The Carolina omelet is the best way to start your week....and cardiac health issues.
Whitney is the best waitress! Positive attitude and always a smile! She'll give you great service and treat you well!
Try the "Bulldog Burger" for dinner but make sure you skip lunch that day! It's a lot of food.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:30 AM–10:00 PM
(515) 279-3300
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Private Lot
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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