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    Dan's BBQ

    4.3 (466 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    1/4 rib rack combo and tri-tip sandwich combo
    Dee T.

    Friendly workers! Food hit the spot. Will definitely return. Price is also reasonable.

    1/2 of a full order of tri-tip
    Dan C.

    I was in the mood for some nice, smokey barbecue, and a friend recommended Dan's to me. I also think they did so because my name is Dan. I just wanted the meat itself, and I sprung for a full tray of tri-tip, thinking it'd last me for at least a few days. It was hot, juicy, thinly sliced, tender, lightly drizzled with sauce, and even though I wish it was a bit smokier, it was still delicious. And I was right about it lasting for a while, I was working on it slowly for a full week. This place just overall feels like good vibes to me. I've gone a few times now and it's been busy every time, the people who work there are plenty friendly, and the meat has been consistently tasty.

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    Evangelene G.

    I was at a job site in the area and my coworkers mentioned another BBQ place. Since the job ran a little late, I found Dan's BBQ was a mile away and decided to check it out. It's at the end of an older strip mall - can't miss it. I loved how they set up a kiosk to order food and pick up on the side - creative! Also, Dan is very helpful in deciding what to order. Since I always share my BBQ at home, I ended up with the sampler platter (ribs, brisket, pulled pork, cole slaw, chili beans and Texas Toast). I added Mac & Cheese because I wanted to eat something before I drove home. The mac & cheese was filling and has bacon bits on top. When I got home, I had a little bit of everything. Out of the meats, the pulled pork was my favorite. The chili beans have a mild kick to them, but out of the sides, the cole slaw was my favorite. There was way more than enough portions that I was able to have this for stretch this out a day or two. When I was leaving, I saw they also server burgers, fries and shakes. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely have to try it out.

    This is not the brisket slices that they advertised. More like lunch meat.
    Shawnveris B.

    For $38, you get 3 baby back ribs, 1 hot link, some lunch meat, and 2 small sides. That is my main complaint. The advertisement shows thick cut brisket slices. What you get is thin transparent slices of lunch meat. The flavor was just okay at best. Let's just say that I'm still looking for a good BBQ place in Modesto.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing is all I can say!!! I've gotten food several times here and it's always top notch BBQ!!!

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    Absolutely fantastic BBQ!! Can't go wrong with the Mac n Cheese as a side! Highly recommend

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    Glad I gave this place a try. Will be back when I'm in the area. I had hot links and mac and cheese.

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    The best tri-tip sandwich love the beans and macaroni n cheese. The customer service it amazing.

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    Excellent food, no wait and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this place as your go to BBQ location.

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    Good ass food. Can't hate on what they have to offer!!! Good service great food, can't ask for more. Go get you some...

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