Is this grill built-in or freestanding?

It is sold as a freestanding unit with a cart, and the head can also be set into a built-in island. Check the cutout dimensions before planning an outdoor kitchen.

What is the Sear Zone burner good for?

It is an infrared burner that reaches about 1500ºF in roughly four minutes. Use it for steakhouse-style crusts and quick searing, then move food to the main burners.

Does it come with a rotisserie kit?

Yes. The Mega-Drive rotisserie motor is hidden in the body and driven by a flush-mounted rear ceramic infrared burner, so you get the spit and motor with the grill.

Yes. A dedicated stainless burner feeds a wood and herb drawer for the Signature Taste smoking system. It is best for shorter smoke sessions, not overnight brisket.

What fuel does it use?

This model is set up for natural gas, so it needs a gas line plumbed to the island or cart location. A propane version exists under a different model number.

How does it compare with a 30-inch Weber or Lynx?

It offers more cooking methods than most 30-inch rivals, adding a smoker drawer and hidden rotisserie alongside the sear burner. The trade-off is a heavier, more expensive build aimed at built-in outdoor kitchens.

Where can I buy the Alfresco ALXE30SZCNG 30 Inch Freestanding Grill?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Homery, The BBQ Authority, Embers Fireplaces and Outdoor Living, The Outdoor Store, So Cal Fire Pits.

Alfresco ALXE30SZCNG 30 Inch Freestanding Grill

Q: Where is the Alfresco ALXE30SZCNG 30 Inch Freestanding Grill cheapest?

At The BBQ Authority, for $5,169.00, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owner discussion of the ALXE line centers on the sear burner's speed and the rotisserie's even browning, with the stainless build praised as solid. Complaints tend to focus on weight, setup effort and the learning curve on the infrared burners.

What people mention

Sear powerPraisedOwners say the infrared sear burner heats in minutes and produces a strong crust on steaks.
RotisseriePraisedThe rear-infrared rotisserie is reported to brown whole chickens and roasts evenly.
Build qualityPraisedBuyers describe the stainless body and grates as heavy and well made.
WeightCriticisedOwners note the grill is heavy and takes two people to set into a built-in island.
Heat controlMixedThe infrared burners run very hot, so some owners say they had to learn to dial them back.
Smoke drawerMixedThe wood and herb drawer adds smoke flavor, but owners say it needs refilling on longer cooks.

About the Alfresco ALXE30SZCNG 30 Inch Freestanding Grill

The Alfresco ALXE30SZCNG is a 30-inch freestanding gas grill. Its Accufire stainless steel grilling engine has dual rows of double-lanced ports and carries a lifetime warranty.

A Sear Zone infrared burner reaches 1500ºF in four minutes and cooks 50% faster, with virtually no flare-ups. The Signature Taste integrated smoking system has a dedicated stainless steel burner and a wood/herb drawer. The cooking grates are electro-polished 3/8-inch round stainless steel with a nonstick finish.

The Mega-Drive rotisserie system is hidden and integrated, and it uses a flush-mounted 1500º rear ceramic infrared burner. The SafeTouch air-cooled control panel keeps the controls safe to the touch.

Size

30 inches

Fit

Freestanding

Grilling engine

Accufire stainless steel, dual rows of double-lanced ports

Sear burner

Sear Zone infrared, 1500ºF in four minutes

Smoking

Signature Taste system with wood/herb drawer

Cooking grates

3/8-inch round stainless steel, electro-polished, nonstick finish