This Might Be The Internet’s Favorite Portable Grill — And Reviewers Say It Heats Up Fast

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Don’t let the lack of a large outdoor space or backyard stop you from getting your grill on when weather permits. Even those with tiny balconies or shared outdoor spaces can enjoy a great cookout with the help of a small portable grill.

This grill’s compact size makes it convenient to store and transport, whether you’re going to a friend’s house, camping or a local park. We scoured the web in search for the best, most highly-rated and popular portable grill, and it looks like the Weber Q1200 liquid propane grill is a best-in-class must-have, according to experts and shoppers alike.

Call this grill the people’s princess, because everyone from Wirecutter and Consumer Reports to enthusiastic shoppers at Amazon and beyond are besotted with this small but mighty barbeque. It has a near-perfect rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars and 6,756 5-star reviews on Amazon. Available in six cool colors, this grill features porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates, a cast aluminum lid and body.

If you’re a beginner and nervous about handling a grill, you can rest easy knowing that this cutie has an easy-start electric ignition and simple control burner valve settings. The base is sturdy and strong, which makes it a bit heavy, but not so much that it’s difficult to transport thanks to the large handles. It has a lid and foldable side tables with plenty of room to set down your dishes and grilling utensils.

It has a good-sized surface area to cook burgers, veggies, meats and more for a crowd, and you can make your life even easier by purchasing the accompanying rolling cart , which was specially designed to make moving the grill from place to place an absolute breeze.

Another great bonus of a mini portable grill is that it has a small overall footprint when closed and with the side tables folded away. It’s delightfully compact which makes it easy to store in a garage or closet while not in use. Keep reading to hear what happy shoppers have to say about this unparalleled mini grill before picking one up for yourself .

Promising reviews :

“After using this grill about six times now, I don’t see me ever using my full size grill again (except maybe when cooking for a crowd) . It gets very hot, very quickly. Perfect for searing steaks. I’ve grilled salmon, steaks, shrimp, eggplant, brats and hot dogs. All came out perfect. It seems to just sip propane. I kept waiting for my nearly empty tank to run out (I figured I had maybe 1-2 more sessions left in it), but it just kept going and going !” — FloridaDink

“This Weber grill was very easy to assemble. Once I put it together I hooked it up and used it to cook some burgers. The temperature reached 500 very quickly. The burgers were great! Clean up of the grates was quick and easy also. I liked the little foil tray to catch grease. When I cleaned up the grill it looked brand new again.” — Michael Patterson

“This is my second weber grill. I love this model because it doesn’t take up much space. And yet, I can cook for 8 people on it with no problem . Quality construction, easy to clean.” — Jennifer

“ The grill takes up minimal space, heats quickly, and has room to grill multiple large steaks or other items. This is a replacement grill for another identical one I had. That grill lasted for 6 years, unprotected from rain, ice, and snow. It continued to work fine until a clumsy dog knocked it off the table onto the cement this spring and damaged it. So, it’s extremely durable even when left unprotected.” — Jim Thomas

“Very durable grill. Very nice grill. The lid closes tight and includes a nice handle and built in thermometer. I like how the grates cover the burner to avoid grease from dropping onto the burner. It’s lightweight and easy to carry. I would recommend this grill to anyone to purchase. If you need a larger one than go with the 2200 series.” — Sandra Bailey

“ Grill cooks meats and veggies so nice. I brought it to go in my van and use on whatever trip I’m on....its perfect. I like the red color.” — Mike

“I wanted something small for quick grilling of brats, etc... without starting up the 22. Impressed with the number of grills I get w a 1 lb tank. Plan on buying a 5 gal and hose for convenience. Very well made, quality product. I like the way Weber designed the grates so it drips around the heat source to minimize flare ups. Light weight as well. Recommended” — Mark Mura