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Customer reviews for Backyard Discovery Premium Santa Maria BBQ Grill with Wood Fire and Charcoal Grill for
Backyard Discovery Premium Santa Maria BBQ Grill with Wood Fire and Charcoal Grill
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Mar 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Cambalindo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What I was looking for, for my "asados"

great argentinian grill, easy to assemble.

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May 16, 2024
Reviewer name: Marcos
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very, very, VERY high quality grill

I had high expectations for this grill, however considering the price I would expect that it would be a mid-tier quality. I was wrong, I am very surprised with the quality level, the attention to detail and how sturdy the construction is. While assembling I started to realize how much time the engineers put into thinking this thing through. I definitely recommend it!

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Feb 18, 2024
Reviewer name: Beansie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Grill!

I've cooked on gas rills, kamado grills, and kettle grills and this is easily the most fun and The best interactive grilling/cooking style that I have found. Whether it's just family or entertaining a large group, the food comes out great and the grill becomes a part of the experience for everyone. The quality of the materials is very evident, and it looks great too! I have gotten a ton of compliments on the grill and the food that it turns out.

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May 20, 2025
Reviewer name: LG Living the Dream
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Top of the line grill! Fantastic price!!!

I have numerous grills in my portfolio. Always wanted one of these. Now I have it!!! Great quality, very heavy duty. Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers, but way more than I expected for the price!!! Absolutely love it!!!

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Feb 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Grill Master Flash
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Sweet Grill! Great New Toy!

This grill is a ton of fun to use. It’s solidly built and retains heat very well for an open fire style cooking. It looks great too. I’m looking forward to experimenting with different styles of cooking due to its versatility. I’d highly recommend giving this grill and this cooking experience a try.

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Feb 26, 2024
Reviewer name: StephK
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Works great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grill exceeded all my expectations. It’s a true game-changer for anyone who loves outdoor/open fire cooking. The adjustable height of the grill grate allows for flexibility with heat control, giving flexibility for a ton of different types of cooks. We’ve used lump charcoal and natural wood and both have turned out great.

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May 20, 2024
Reviewer name: Santimago
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Build strong, nice features, but some issues.

I bought this a few months ago and used it about 6 times. Besides being very sturdy and with good materials, I have a couple of issues with it. First, the metal bar that goes across the bottom of the grill over the bricks. This is very uncomfortable, being from Argentina I have never seen that before and it’s not great when trying to move hot coals, specially the back part. Another big issue is that when using the fire box, metal seems to expand and the grill gets stuck when moving up and down, even when using the metal bar, which looses a lot of the purpose of a a santa Maria/Argentina grill.

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May 13, 2024
Reviewer name: GrillnGrand
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid Built. Top Quality!

This Argentinian Grill is solid! Well-built with top quality material. For this price range—the quality is amazing. This grill is heavy, solid, and perfectly fitted together—every hole, every connection was perfectly aligned for assembly. The instructions for assembly, especially using the BILT app, were complete and detailed. Assembly time suggested 2hrs to complete—maybe with two people, by myself it took closer to four hours. I have a 4-burnner Weber gas grill, a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, and an outdoor pizza oven—so this Argentinian Grill completed our outdoor cooking/grilling needs. This is built to last and comes with a cover. I assembled in my garage and moved to my patio area (waited to install fire bricks; brasero; and top assembly due to the weight—since had to roll over grass). Side table is legit—heavy, thick. The coal shovel is extremely useful to shovel coals under brasero to main grill area. Seems they added a removable bottom rail that sits on top of the fire bricks—but this is fine since grilling Argentinian style demands that the coals be spread out and not directly under the meat (though fine if you want to put coals on top of the rail). If you have doubts due to the low price—since it is a few thousand less than most Argentinian Grills on the market-- I would say don’t hesitate to buy this, it is a great value! Be sure to look up some videos on Argentinian grilling as the slow cook style is different from the way you are probably used to grilling. Low heat and slow grilling locks in the flavor and juices. While it is heavy, 350 lbs., it roles easily over pavers or patio concrete. I would suggest also purchasing a Pizza Oven Brush and an Ash Rake (already had for my outdoor pizza oven) for moving coals and to help with clean up.

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Oct 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best grill ever

This is the best grill you will ever buy and won’t regret trust me on this. The quality of the grill is so heavy duty. The grill comes with an all season cover not sure why it is not in the description. The assembly was really easy you just have to organized and open the screws as you go. Everything is labeled and separated nicely. Overall I recommend this 100

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Apr 24, 2024
Reviewer name: DSM66
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Argentine grill

The build quality is very good and the assembly was straight forward. Engineering quality is excellent ,all bolts and screws fit perfectly. Had my first cook and it came out really good. Having never grilled on one of these types of grill it will have a learning curve with fire management. The season just started so the fun begins

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