The Bottom Line
Like most of the least expensive 2-burner gas grills on the market, the Grillrite Gas Grill at Walmart this is lightweight and thin. Of course, for under $100USD you can't expect a lot. The Grillrite grill is made by Fiesta Gas Grills, now a property of Onward Manufacturing. This grill is very similar to the other grills in this price range. Expect a flimsy grill that can do a pretty good job of grilling some burgers.
Pros
- Small, inexpensive grill
Cons
- Under powered side burner
- low quality burner
- Large amounts of plastic
Description
- One dual control stainless steel (thin and low grade) burner with 12,500 BTUs per side
- 260 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 435 square inches
- 25,000 BTU maximum output from the main burner
- 10,000 BTU side burner without cover
- Single push-button piezoelectric igniter
- Porcelain coated steel wire cooking grate with chrome plated warming rack
- Porcelain painted steel body
- Porcelain coated steel vaporization barrier
- Propane tank and cover sold separately
- Made by Fiesta Grills, a division of Onward Manufacturing, exclusively for Walmart
Guide Review - Grillrite 25,000 BTU 2 Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner Model# BP26035-024BL
After years of problems Fiesta Gas Grills found its way into the hands of Onward Manufacturing and things are looking up. Yes, I am aware of the Bankruptcy filing in March of 2011, but the company is making grills again, including this $100USD unit sold at Walmart. Backed by OMC there shouldn't be anything to worry about buying this grill.
The Grillrite 25,000 BTU grill is a very basic gas grill. The body is thin, porcelain painted steel. The single, dual control burner is low grade and thin stainless steel. The truth is, in this day, getting a gas grill in this price range doesn't mean quality of durability. While very basic, this grill is better built than many of the comparable products.
The first component of this grill that will fail will most likely be the burner. As a single unit, when it goes bad it has to be replaced. The cost for a new burner is around $25USD so the decision that you will be making in a few years is whether to replace the burner or the whole grill.
