Back to Joe Jr. 13.5 in. Portable Charcoal Grill in Red with Cast Iron Cart, Heat Deflectors and Ash Tool

Customer reviews

3.43 out of 5stars
(28 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
05/12/2020
Perfect size for two people!
Very efficient use of lump charcoal, cooks everything perfectly. Great companion to full size Kamado Joe. Built a moveable stand to be able to move it easily.
Maestro

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/04/2023
Broken Firebox
When we unboxed the grill, we found a large chip broken in the firebox. We have requested a replacement firebox from Walmart and awaiting reply
Leland
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/16/2023
    Kabroken Joe Jr.
    Kabroken Joe. Product came damaged. Walmart would not support an exchange and told me to purchase another one to price match. The next customer representative says they don't price match. Now I have to haul this Kabroken Joe to the store just to get my refund. Don't purchase here if you want a working grill.
    Luu
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/15/2023
    I love kamado joe ! Great quality grills . I still own the classic . Only down fall is a lot of times they shatter during transport. And it's not kamado Joe's fault its walmart and fed ex
    Angel
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/13/2023
    Either poor shipping or selling damaged units.
    I was excited to try one out, didn't come in great shape. No option for replacement so overall pretty unhappy.
    Charles
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/12/2023
    Delivered broken
    Delivered with multiple dents in the packaging despite fragile labels on the outside. Inside, the fire ring was found broken in multiple pieces. My only option to resolve this is to return the item, which is a huge hassle given the weight. I don't want to return it as Istill want the grill, i just want it delivered intact like i paid for. There is no option for partial reimbursement so i can order a replacement part. I decided to spend another $50 and have a replacement part shipped from the kamado joe website. If pricing is similar between walmart and another store/website i would definitely go with the other website, especially if it has a better customer service policy.
    Michael
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/04/2023
    Broken Firebox
    When we unboxed the grill, we found a large chip broken in the firebox. We have requested a replacement firebox from Walmart and awaiting reply
    Leland
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/26/2023
    After waiting a week for this to deliver, I received a broken item probably because the Fedex delivery guy dropped it so hard on the ground. Just unbelievable service. Very disappointed. All of my time wasted.
    Ammar
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/21/2023
    Poor delivery service.
    I'm sure that it's nothing wrong with the product itself,except at arrival the crate was wobbly and when we opened it the bbq was in pieces,that is definitely the FedEx s negligence,it's hard to believe that the shipper would be so superficial with the packing.Fedex should be held liable for the tremendous amount of damages they cause with so many people.Simply use a company that actually appreciates that they have work.
    Dezso
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/11/2023
    Smashed Joe Jr. Anyone?
    Dude! Walmart sent me this item and the ceramic part was completely smashed. Whoever sent it clearly did not look inside the box at all or/ they did it on purpose. What a waste of time and my energy. Never will I buy an item like this from them again. Un-friggin-believeable!
    matt
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/14/2023
    Terrible shipment and delivery
    Be very careful with shipping. Can't comment on its use as we just received. Driver dropped the grill on the street with box opened. Brought to door with chips. Never spoke and not apologetic. Driver had to make 3 more trips to truck to get the rest of the items, styrofoam and box as we insisted. Very very disappointed as this was early gift for hubby. Need to get top replaced or paint and chip repair sent. Given our age and it's weight, tough for us to return which is why we ordered online. Very very disappointed.
    Marie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/05/2022
    Classic Joe 1
    Works great, best grill I have ever owned. Highly recommend.
    OldBikerGeorge
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/25/2022
    Big Joe Classic exceeded my expectations!
    I bought this for my son's birthday. The packing and delivery was flawless and he is thrilled with his new Big Joe classic!
    Tim D
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/04/2022
    Beast mode
    The Joe Jr. Is a beast. I love having the ability to have smaller cooks without firing up my Big Joe. It's a perfect complement.
    BradB
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/11/2022
    Manufacturer forgot their mission statement.
    I liked that it was easy to order from Walmart. My grill arrived early and I was very happy about it. However, it arrived broken from the fire box. Now Im having trouble with the manufacturer to reply back eventhiugh i have registered the item. Going to day four and I'm running out of patience and will return it back.
    Marcos
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/12/2022
    Classic joe 1
    I should have purchase the classic joe 3 instead.
    Panmajb
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/07/2021
    Classic Joe I
    Absolutely thrilled with the quality of this grill
    ELIAS
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/09/2021
    Stay away from FedEx
    This is one of those rare times that I write a negative review an item (and shipper). The paint/finish already cracking new and out of the box. I requested a replacement, then they sent a broken one (or FedEx mishandled). FedEx picked up 1st grill return Monday only to return it on Tuesday (when they delivered the damaged 2nd grill, see below). They claimed that they didn't have a return label as their reasoning for bring the grill back the next day. Now I have two 100lbs grills in my garage waiting to be returned. You can't make this up. All the driver had to do is wait for a moment for an email with updated shipping label for 1st grill or not have have picked it up at all in the first place. At minimum, the FedEx driver lacked professionalism (spitting on my property, in my proximity, but not directly at me, while I'm trying to speak to him, twice.) Never ever again, time to buy from a retailor that doesn't use FedEx as its primary shipper. Other than the finish, the grill really seemed to be built well. Never got a chance to use it. Major issue with the shipper. Walmart should demand better from it's shippers.
    K
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/18/2021
    Joe Jr is amazing
    Amazing what you can cook on such a small grill. Yes you can BBQ for a family of 4! 4 lb pork Butt, or beer can whole chicken, or 4 New York steaks. I also own a Big Joe 24” and 22” Weber kettle but use this Joe jr grill 80% of the time. The times I'm using the other grills are for ribs or 7-8Lb pork butts. This grill can do ribs if you buy a rib rack and fold them but I have other options when I need the space. My point is this is a surprising grill that can smoke, grill, and make amazing food. Ceramic grills really help keep moisture in the food keeping it juicy with tons of flavor. Great job Kamado Joe for making such a great and economical option!
    49ers Fan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/07/2021
    Excellent Kamado Grill for 2-4 persons.
    Heats up fast and with practice can maintain a constant temperature. I bought the Fireboard Pro 2 and Fan to set ambient grill temperature and meat temperature. Works Excellent. Use good Lump Charcoal.
    kennedyd3
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/28/2021
    Ditched steel grill and went ceramic
    I purchased a Akorn Jr previously from Walmart.com. I really liked it but after 3 years even leaving the smoker covered outside, it completely rusted out causing the grill temp unable to be controlled. The Akorn was purchased on sale for less than half of what it sells for normally, so I decided to upgrade to a ceramic grill. The Kamado Joe Jr was on sale for a hundred dollars off regular price and with free shipping. It arrived perfectly intact from FedEx ground shipping. Nothing to put together. I made a nice table for it since it is too short to use without something to lift it to a comfortable height. It has proved to be easy to light and adjust the temp. It gets hot quickly. Looks nice too.
    257Roberts
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/06/2021
    Great small grill/smoker!
    Ive owned a large Big Green Egg for over 20 years. The quality is excellent and I love grilling/smoking on it. But cooking for me and my wife the large egg is sometimes overkill. Firing it up for a couple steaks or pork chops seems extreme. Id been looking at the Mini Max but couldnt justify the price. I started looking at the Joe Jr, its the same size as the Mini Max, at a more budget friendly price. It was delivered to my home packaged very well! I unpacked it and set it up on my deck. The quality is every bit as good at BGE it also includes standard the heat deflector, ash tool and grill gripper which are options on the BGE. I fired it up and did a reverse sear on a Tri Tip roast. It held 250° easily for the smoking period. I removed the roast, took out the deflector, opened the top and bottom vents fully. The temp quickly rose to over 600° for searing. The Tri tip turned out perfectly! Im very pleased with this grill/smoker and would recommend it to anyone!
    Robert