Word of Mouth Grill BBQ in Tempe has closed its Ahwatukee location at the corner of Ray Road and 48th Street, after six months.

The family-owned business began as a catering company by Demetrious Makel, his wife Jacque Gomez and their son Giovann in 2011. It gained popularity through word of mouth until the owners were able to open a brick-and-mortar in 2019. In 2024, the restaurant made Yelp's Top 100 BBQ spots .

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