El Paso Bar-B-Que Co   

What started as a small barbecue joint in Glendale has quickly grown into a chain of large, upscale restaurants in several states. Even people who hate chain eateries are regular customers because of the top-quality barbecue served in a lively atmosphere. Don't expect picnic tables and peanut shells on the floor -- El Paso is an upscale, full-service restaurant. Rustic, pealed wooden poles, stained cement flooring and large ceramic pigs speak casual, while expensive, original western artwork gives it a classy edge. A cozy, year-round outdoor patio is hidden behind an iron fence and huge, colorful bougainvillea. Weekend patio diners receive a complimentary side order of live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Just about everything is tossed into the fire or smoker at these award-winning eateries, but if it's your first visit, check out the house-special baby back ribs or slow-smoked prime rib. Specialties of the house include hand-breaded onion rings, barbecue burgers and sandwiches and a variety of fresh seafood, all served with a choice of cole slaw, steak fries, cowboy beans or potato salad. Dinners start at around $7, less for lunch.