Jethro's BBQ

Tight-fitted shirts and Jethro's just don't mix! -Ed

Jethro'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. -Travel Channel

Home of the Man vs. Food "Adam Emmenecker Challenge": http://dmreg.com/PFHQoK Try it if you're up to the challenge. -Juice Magazine

best bbq in Des Moines. -Chris

Get 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 -Travel Channel

To ensure that you get home safely, make sure Hansen downs at minimum, 2 pitchers. -Evan[Bu]

Ghost wings! -Joe

Waffle Fry nachos... I love you.... -Chris

Try 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) -Juice Magazine

Stop 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". -Jaimie

OVERRATED Smokey D's is where it's at -Jose

2 for 1 wings every tuesday. Shannon is the best server and Sarah is the best bartender -Tiffanie

With 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. -Jake

Tuesday nights is twofers on Wings! -Laura

Try the "Bulldog Burger" for dinner but make sure you skip lunch that day! It's a lot of food. -Fabian

WWW.DESMOINESALIVE.COM FOR REVIEWS -tia

Say hi to Danille!! -Kevin

The 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... -Drake University

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! -Evan[Bu]

It is so loud! -Sarah