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    Barbecue Nation

    3.5 (75 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:15 pm

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    I'll start off by saying the brisket and ribs were extremely tender. A little lacking on flavor and the char was soggy and not crisp like you expect at a bbq place, but it was tender and juicy! I got Mac and cheese and potato salad. Both tasted mass produced and not made fresh, comparable to kfc Mac and prepackaged grocery store potatoe salad. The most disappointing part was I chose a spicy sausage for one of my meat choices. Zero grill marks/char, and it was clearly microwaved (I love microwaved hotdogs and can spot the microwave heat spots lol). Not expecting that from a bbq joint, I expected a grilled hot link, not what I got (pictured). The service was good and quick, cashier was friendly.

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    Aman S.

    1-5-26 Saw this place from the 205 just entering the Lathrop area before becoming diversion to Manteca freeway. The cashier was helpful , patience and answered any questions which tells me she values her customers and their business. It's a fairly new place she said. Inside is modern clean . Sodas are free refills. I decided just for the brisket sandwich with everything including pickles And jalapeños and American cheese fresh tomato.It was on a plain hamburger bun which held up well. The brisket sandwich was just ok driest have the bbq flavor that I'm accustomed to by then again this is a fast food bbq place not cooked to order because it was easy ready like 2 min literally. They have self serve pump in containers 3 types of bbq sauces , original, sweet heat and hot bbq. Not the best brisket I have ever had but not terrible at all . It just hit the spot for my later afternoon lunch on this rainy day in Lathrop. It amazing how fast this city is growing as I can see from the heavy traffic on the street and store construction everywhere even in Manteca. They have 3 item plate a a different meats for will definitely try next time I decide to stop here . I added some pics to help you get an idea of size of the brisket sandwich.

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    Carroll C.

    What I ordered VS what I received... $24.99 3 meat plate with 2 sides. Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Bbq Baked Beans, Green Beans Vs a $15 slop sandwich with absolutely no sauce with my beloved side of Bushs' Baked beans and fresh from the can green beans no butter no salt no pepper no nothing. What an absolute disgrace. If id known this food and service was going to be this trash I would have rather wiped my ass with the $30 and flushed it away instead. If you really do not like somebody and they ask you where a good place to eat is, send them here. Guaranteed to fuck his day off.

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    Leinati M.

    Looking for a place to eat before the long drive to New Mexico, and accidentally saw the sign and decided to come in for the bbq only to find out that they had a whole lot of choices. I had the butter chicken and garlic naan. My bestie had the chicken Biryani and naan and other food. This place is absolutely good! The customer service is very helpful and friendly. Great ambiance.

    This was the 17.99 1 Meat Plate with two sides.
    Christine T.

    We got the 1 meat place with two sides. It literally says it comes with the sides on the menu. But instead of that being the final price I was charged 24 something. I think what they do is say you get the meat for 17 and then you still pay the 3.99 per side. As you see the pork did not have much sauce and no seasoning. The Mac and cheese was good and hot but was super runny. Also drinks are not included! So make sure if you want a full meal and no extra charges you go somewhere else. Was definitely not impressed

    2 Meat Plate: brisket and Chicken Breast
    Katie V.

    Friendly, decent bbq but I'd prefer to explore others. Fatty brisket, creamy mayo based coleslaw. Yummy sauces (3), beans, and chicken.

    Brisket To Go,,, had to order extra to go
    Noel V.

    Brisket was nice and juicy,, so had to order 2 pounds extra to go... Sanjeer the owner very nice and place is very well kept clean,,, Highly recommended to give it a try.

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    Malinda C.

    Decided to stop in and get lunch after church. Not long of a wait so that was good but the room is cold cold and on a rainy day some heat would have been nice. On to the reason your reading, was the food good? I give it a 7 out of 10. The baked potato was good, ribs were good, sauces were decent and made the meats taste good, everything else was standard franchise style BBQ. The Chili Beans had a kick, but was missing something and the greenbeans had no flavor. We had to add salt and pepper. Could have used some onion. I would recommend for a simple lunch like today. Prices are ok and the service is good.

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    8 months ago

    Great customer service , very clean and well kept! Would definitely recommend this place to anybody.

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    10 months ago

    Food was amazing! Felt like a real Texas restaurant. Service was amazing and restaurant is clean.

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    1 year ago

    Great food and very friendly. I'm definitely a repeat customer. Try them out....they will not disappoint.

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    11 months ago

    Place is so good fav bbq place in the valley. The mean tastes so good I will definitely come back

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    10 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Yummy yummy! Good service, clean space and great deals! Convenient location, right off the freeway.

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    1 year ago

    Food and service was amazing! It's nice to have a great BBQ spot here in town. Will come here again!!

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    1 year ago

    Really good bbq . There sauce is amazing . Service is fast and there very professional.

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    1 year ago

    I came here last week for the first time and the food was very good i will certainly be back, this place is very recommended.

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    1 year ago

    Food was definitely worth the stop! Barbecue sauce was delicious. Highly recommend the baked potato. Thanks Barbecue Nation!

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    1 year ago

    Baked potatoes and brisket is absolutely fire! Love this place and I'd recommend everyone else go here as well!

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    1 year ago

    Food is hot tastey,service is excellent (Daniel) very helpful and kind,very clean fast service, highly recommend it,Thankyou

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    1 year ago

    Great service by Daniel first time here & he was extremely helpful & amazing costumer service. Food always amazing

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    Awesome customer service! Very friendly and helpful, Ribs are fire!! Daniel is a great worker and super nice

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    1 year ago

    Brisket sandwich is bomb I get it when I go there,u will luv it enjoy they have lots of goodies 2 try just haven't yet

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    1 year ago

    food was great got the loaded potato it was on point, Daniel provided us with great service. good price for the amount of food you get

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    this place was so good I loved the food so much I can't wait to go back and try it again

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