I'm always on the hunt for a solid BBQ spot, and today I found one. Smokin & Tippin BBQ is a food…read moretruck parked in a lot near Walmart on McHenry (around 3848 McHenry Ave). They've got two picnic tables under tents and a small parking lot (about 10-12 spots), plus plenty of additional parking just across the street within easy walking distance. I ordered the 2-meat combo ($25) with brisket and ribs, choosing collard greens and baked beans for my sides. My wife ordered the tri-tip sandwich with yams and baked beans. They were cool enough to sell me a 1-meat plate instead of forcing the combo, which saved me a few bucks--and I appreciated that. There's a $1 credit card fee, which didn't bother me at all. My wife loved her meal and said it was a lot of food and everything tasted great. My brisket had a nice bark and a legit smoke ring. The ribs were tender and fell right off the bone. The baked beans were solid, but the collard greens really stood out--some of the best I've had at a restaurant. Prices are average for BBQ, portions are generous, and I had enough left over for dinner later. You can tell this is real BBQ--they've got a huge BBQ pit smoking meats, and it shows in the flavor. The BBQ sauce was very good. The two guys working inside were friendly, answered all my questions, and made ordering easy. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back.

Stopped here this evening (few mins before he closed up) and the owner was so sweet and still let…read moreus order! He had great music playing and just had such a welcoming personality. You can smell how good the food was just walking up to order, and eating only confirmed how DELICIOUS it was! Definitely a good value as well. I had the pulled pork slider with mac and cheese (collard greens were sold out) so I'll definitely be back to try those greens! Pulled pork was so tender and the bbq sauce was perfect. Mac and cheese wasn't overdone and hit the spot.

The owner is a really great dude, wonderful service, super nice and slapped together a plate for us…read moreand it was bomb AF Chicken, brisket, beans, rolls, coleslaw, and potato salad. Every single item was on point and tasted like a million bucks. If y'all remember Dickies BBQ Spicy Sauce, this is the new place for BBQ, could drink this stuff. Had a nice little bench outside to sit and enjoy the fresh air and fresh food, will definitely be back. Always catching. Whiff of this place to and from Stan State, most definitely worth a try or twelve!

Best at brisket!…read more This is an order at the window and eat on the patio place. This is perfect Central Valley Charm and top notch service. Nice theme and decor. Come early or you get stuck in the heat. Orrrrr you end up not getting anything. The hours of operation are hard to nail down. Basically show up at 11 or you might not get food. Also days are the end of the week. The Brisket Sandwich - If this was the only thing I ordered this bbq would have been a 7 out of 5 stars. Hands down the best brisket I've ever had. Cowboy Corn - good corn, kinda like elote. I could have eaten it with chips. Needs a little more spice. Corn bread - warm and delicious. We got an edge. Ooohhh ahhhh. A little crisped. Definitely should be served with butter and honey though. Combo - Chicken - good seasoning, better with the sauce. Pulled pork - not salted. Definitely needs sauce when you enjoy. Mac and cheese - muah. Chef kiss. I'm not a big fan of mac and this stuff had me tempted to take it all for myself. Potato salad - excellent flavor good care. Red potatoes. Cooked to perfection. They definitely need to be cut into a little smaller pieces and boiled with a little saltier water. They were large bites that the dressing couldn't get all the way around. BBQ Sauce - I loved it. Thought it was great. With that being said I need to acknowledge it was spicy. My wife was on the edge and I would serve it to the kids. I'll be back!

Great service from Daniel in Modesto! Ice cold beer. Great food. Clean reasturant, family…read morefriendly!!!!

Recently, AARP sent me links to many discount coupons for businesses in our area. One of them was…read moreFamous Dave's. We thought, it's only 5 bucks, but BBQ?" We are IN. From the moment we approached the place, we noticed that Carino's had shrunk. They seemed to be now in the bar of the old location. Still, we pressed on. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our server, Josh, was on point and at the ready throughout our time there. He began us with a sauce tasting on freshly made chips (we liked all of them; the "hot" shouldn't scare you, as my benchmark is Everett and Jones in the East Bay, with Flint's and Doug's as close seconds back in the day). My wife had a cocktail, which she loved (the Famous Dave's version of a Long Island Ice Tea as I recall). I had the regular tea, and it was just fine. We ordered the "Famous Feast for Two," served (perhaps appropriately for Modesto) on a trash can lid. Still, we found the components to be spot on, tasty, and plenty of them. The St. Louis spareribs were falling off the bone, and the brisket was flavorful and tender. The coleslaw was something special to me. Tasty! GREAT cornbread. Our new "go to" place for BBQ here in Modesto, Gateway to Turlock.

Came by the Grub Hub Food Truck area. Looked around and found BBQ ! Lots of Yummy Goodness on their…read moreMenu . We went for 2 Meats and 1 Side . My Son and I both had the Tri- Tip and Links . Cooked perfectly and fabulous flavor ! My Son had the Portuguese Beans . Really big portion and were authentic and good :)... I had the Mac and Cheese for my side - made with Fontana cheese ,Very creamy . Great BBQ! We will be back to try more items on the menu !

I can't decide if my favorite is the tri-tip or the pulled pork, and don't get me started on the…read moreMac & Cheese. Today's lunch was no exception and I'm even more excited because we booked Rub BBQ for our daughter's graduation. Even with short notice the owner was able to accommodate. Do yourself a favor and head on over for authentic, fresh BBQ.

Okay I went last week cause we were in the area and I'm not one to write a bad review but I bought…read morecombination plate and the ground beef was not cooked well and it smelled bad like it was old or bad. Very disappointing cause the food is not cheap.

Awesome place to grab food when your group of friends want diffrent kinds of foods... asada fries…read moreNutella churros and lengua burritos chicken n salmon

Today I took a friend out to the Twisted Pig for a meal. This review is first my impressions,…read morefollowed by his. First, we were seated promptly (outside, as the inside was full). This worked fine for us. We had our menus and drinks in a reasonable time, and had a relaxing time throughout. We both had the pulled pork sandwich along with the ice tea. I also had the cup of chili - nicely spiced). I enjoyed my sandwich (skipping the bun, as I am trying to limit carbs). My friend, whom I realized often fusses about the meals we share, was more critical. His comments were "Wrong bun, hamburger bun shoulda been an onion bun" and "How long does it take to make a sandwich?" (The wait time was totally reasonable to me.) He didn't like the potato salad (but ate it all with little time spared). He liked the meat in the sandwich, giving it a 5 out of 5. He liked the service less (I felt it was on point and just fine.) The twisted pig is a good place to eat, if it is noisy inside (as it often is) check out the patio.

I've been coming to Twisted Pig Bar and Grill for a while, and ever since Heidi took over about six…read moremonths ago, the entire atmosphere has completely changed for the better. The place feels more organized, welcoming, and enjoyable every time I walk in. Heidi goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. She remembers my orders every time, makes amazing drinks, and genuinely makes customers feel appreciated. You can tell she truly cares about creating a positive experience for everyone who comes in. The difference in the staff, the energy, and the overall environment is noticeable. It's rare to see management make such a positive impact so quickly, but Heidi absolutely has. Her hard work and dedication deserve to be recognized, and she's a huge reason why I keep coming back.

Mike catered my best friend's backyard wedding reception yesterday in Salida. The food was super…read moredelicious and I'm actually enjoying some leftovers now as I type this review. We had chicken, tri-tip, salad and an outstanding warm potato salad. Salad: Fresh, bright ingredients. Lettuce, english cucumbers, garbanzo beans, and currants, I believe. Tri-Tip: Carved and seasoned well. Chicken: I only had a bit leftover but it seemed very delicious. Potato Salad: served warm. Large potato chucks, with what I would loosely describe as a creamy garlic spread were absolutely outstanding. I'd eat them every day and I am 100 percent going to try to copy this recipe at home. I think the team did a great job of executing the meal! It was as hot a H. E. Double hockey sticks too and they did great!

Mike catered my wedding on 5/22/21. His food was excellent! He was easy to work with and…read moreaffordably priced. I highly Recommend his catering services!

Funny how the world works, I was looking to buy some strawberries but our usual stand was closed,…read more so headed over to 132 to check another strawberries stand .. yes beautiful local grown strawberries is there anything better? Well if you are living in Modesto , and have been looking for real BBQ and I mean REAL GOOD BBQ .. then my strawberry stand being closed sent me down 132 , so drove a bit further to take Dakota Ave. home .... And on the side of the road as we turned from 132 were wind flags calling me to stop and look around BBQ .. there to my left a small orange trailer just beyond a huge smoker .. to the trailer we went an array of BBQ fair listed on menu board ... now I have been looking for good bbq in Modesto for some time, and in my opinion There has been none since "My Sisters Kitchen " closed, there some good BBQ people serving the community, but seems to me no one really stood above the rest .. until now Biggityo's BBQ on Dakota Ave. we purchased 1/2 pound brisket and a full rack of pork ribs and a small Mac &cheese. WOW incredible? The brisket was flavorful tender and a generous 1/2 lb for sure, came with a small container of BBQ sauce sauce was good , nice spice but as my wife said not necessary... the meat was that good on its own. The Ribs , shiny meaty tender and so delicious, nice bite a bit of smoky goodness that did not over power the meat, sauced with just a whisper of a sweet and spicy sauce. This was the best BBQ I have had since my last visit to Rolling Smoke in Las Vegas, it used to be when asked I was going to Vegas to play pool , now when asked , I am going to Vegas for the BBQ. Now I am happy to say I can just stay in town to enjoy exceptional BBQ. It may be what's for dinner tonight too ..

Ordered the smoked Ham for Thanksgiving, it was DELICIOUS!!…read moreI'm a huge ham fan and this was the best! Great smoke flavor and not too sweet! Sorry no picture, it was devoured too quickly!

Big Vic's has definitely improved since my last visit. The meat and barbecue are excellent, and I…read morereally enjoy that part of the meal. That said, I still feel the sides are subpar. I usually end up getting the cornbread because the other options don't really appeal to me. On today's visit, I also noticed the price for the sliders didn't match what was listed on the board. When I politely mentioned it to the cashier, she didn't respond or acknowledge it, which made the interaction feel awkward and dismissive. I wasn't trying to make an issue out of it; I was simply pointing out that the posted price should match what customers are charged. If the sliders are $8.78, put $8.78 on the board. If they're $8.24, put $8.24 on the board. It may seem minor, but inaccurate pricing can come across as careless or even dishonest, especially if it happens repeatedly. I also think the front register needs stronger customer service. The person at the register is representing the business, and when a customer brings up a legitimate concern, it should be acknowledged professionally. Having someone more mature or better trained handling checkout would make a big difference. Overall, the barbecue is moving in the right direction, but the sides, posted pricing, and customer service still need attention.

Enjoying a lovely evening with my beautiful wife. Great ambience. Great people! Great service!…read moreGreat food! This restaurant and the way it flows is one of one.

Had a great experience at Wildfire Public House today! Our server, David, was friendly, efficient,…read moreand gave excellent recommendations throughout the meal. He recommended the lamb lollipops and they were absolutely amazing -- definitely a must-try. We also ordered the burger, bruschetta, and chicken wings, and everything was delicious. Honestly, we were so hungry we forgot to take pictures before digging in, but managed to snap one before leaving. The service was pleasant, the food came out great, and the overall experience was excellent. If you're ever in Modesto, definitely check this place out -- it won't disappoint!