Charcoal grills are one of America’s favorite grills, and for a good reason. They have a classic backyard appeal, give your food a smoky flavor, and are relatively inexpensive to use. Everything you need is a bag of charcoal, a lighter, and your favorite ingredients to give your food that true, cooked-over-a-fire feeling and flavor.

This grill, which also works as a smoker and barbecue, has ceramic walls that maintain balanced heat, even when it’s freezing outside. The best thing about charcoal is that it burns crazy hot, way hotter than any other grill can manage.

If you like to take your grill with you when tailgating or going camping, charcoal grills are portable options that you can take with you anywhere you go. 

Charcoal grills tend to be more affordable than other options, but since they use charcoal as their fuel source, these grills can quickly get messy. Chances are, you’ll have to clean up ash and grease after every use.