Honestly the FOOD was a big disappointment. We were so excited to try this bbq place but it was a huge let down. The food had absolutely no flavor, I had to add a lot of salt just to make it edible. Our food came out on the edge of being cold just slightly warm. The dinner roll was completely cold like it came out of the fridge I couldn't even get the butter to melt on the dinner roll. The jalapeno cheddar sausage didn't have much flavor either and was pretty dry. My brisket was very dry and didn't have flavor except for big chunks of black pepper. The macaroni didn't taste to great besides being cheesy. The only good thing on the plate was the cornbread. The sauces they left on the table to go on the meat were bbq original, spicy, and chipotle which tasted like sour water somehow. The portions of the food were quite small and not worth the money at all. The women's BATHROOM was not very clean but the men's bathroom was disgustingly dirty. The SERVICE was great they were quick and on it. Sadly we will not be returning here or recommending this place to anyone. read more

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This joint will be in food networks Best Bite in Town with Guy Fieri coming up soon. We were visiting our son in Placerville and ordered take out from here. They were out of chicken and brisket ( they had chopped brisket ). We ordered the family meal for 4. It included ribs, brisket, 3 sides and corn bread/rolls. We added extra ribs. The food did live up to the hype. The meat did anyways. It was flavorful and the ribs fell off the bone. The brisket was excellent as well. My husband loved the coleslaw. The Mac and cheese was ok. My daughter in law said it was better last time she had it. The corn bread was ok, again I guess it was better last time. The mashed potatoes were good I found the gravy to be bland. Service was fine- we ordered to go. So all in all, pretty darn good bbq. read more

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Placerville, California

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When my wife and I are deciding on a vacation town we need to find a few things. A spooky spot to visit, a trail to hike, and great BBQ! Once we saw pics of Hog Wild the decision was easy! My wife went for brisket, I went for the Pit Assassin sandwich. Food was amazing, the sides were killer. Service was great, and we got a great tip on making a variation on an Arnold Palmer. The vibe is completed by BBQ decorations around the restaurant. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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The first thing to know about Hog Wild Bar-B-Que is you need to come early. We know this, but failed to do so on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The line was crazy long (worth it) and once they sell out of things, like their ribs and brisket, they are gone. No matter we got their BBQ chicken this trip and pulled pork with Mac & Cheese, potatoes & gravy, and Cesar Salad as our sides. Their food NEVER disappoints. First time trying their chicken and...YUM... moist with a smoky flavor and we will definitely get this again. The pulled pork is always flavorful and fantastic! All of the sides were yummy and filling. There is ample seating inside or on their patio and plenty of parking with overflow spaces. If you are looking for AUTHENTIC BBQ made by awesome people, seriously look no further! Nosh on my friends!!! read more

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Wow, just wow.. We've traveled hours to find "Great" BBQ and this place hits the mark and checks all the boxes. My receipt says Baby backs, but I assure you, they were St. Louis. The Ribs were tender, moist and fall off the bone with a great Smokey flavor (10 out of 10). As advertised, the mashed Potatoes & Gravy were yummy (7) and the Mac & Cheese were great as well according to the wife. We will be traveling the hour and a half everytime we want or need our Rib fix.. Great Job Hog Wild.. A+A+A+ read more

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Lives up to the hype! Great spot to get your bbq fix in a lovely mountain setting. 5/5 - spare ribs 4/5 Baby back 4/5 Mac 4/5 potatoes 4/5 brisket, got moist end but would like to try the lean as well 5/5 cornbread 5/5 Caesar salad - an unexpected hit! 4/5 green beans 6/5 Service :) read more

PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! SERVICE: counter style SURROUNDINGS: clean and cozy FLAVORS: Brisket sandwich (4/5) - partner said he wanted more smoke? Brisket tacos (5/5) - got a side of onions and cheese with Cole slaw; really recommend it this way so you can play with the flavors! BONUS TIP: they also offer sauce if you ask but I just wanted it by itself read more

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que - Brisket Sandwich Texas style (extra brisket) - With Single Side (4/5) and 3 Tacos Sandwich - With Single Side (5/5) - Barbeque Near Me - Placerville, California

Placerville, California meets New Braunfels, Texas at Hog Wild Bar-B-Que, where the motto is, "Bringing you a little taste of Texas." As you enter the restaurant, you'll be meeted and greeted by a friendly staff member, who will take your order, and make you feel at home. Note the many vintage Texas license plates which decorate the order counter. The restaurant operates on what I label as the "taqueria format," in that the menu is posted above the counter, and you choose your selection from the overhead menu. You make your selection, pay for it, and in return, you'll receive a "name" or a "number..." and then you seat yourself at any open table, or a seat at the counter. When your order is ready, it will be brought to you with a smile by one of the friendly staff members. From the "3 Meat Plate" page of the menu, I went with brisket, chicken and sausage for my protein. My sides were potato salad and mashed potatoes and gravy, which worked out to be an amazing Sunday lunch. "Tender Beef Brisket," as listed on the menu was exactly as described by the menu: Tender. I'm talking about fork tender, juicy and simply amazingly delicious. Brisket is usually served chopped, but the beef brisket I enjoyed today was sliced, and it was so tender that a knife wasn't needed. It's been a long time west of Waco since I've enjoyed such an amazing side of brisket! Ditto for the chicken breast, as it was juicy, fork tender and simply delicious. Think of this... dipping small pieces of chicken breast into the mashed potatoes and gravy. The sausage was a large - quarter pound - beef sausage stuffed with Cheddar cheese and jalapeño pepper slices, which made for an amazing, Texas style sausage. Close your eyes, and imagine you're in New Braunfels, in the Texas hill country... wake up and realize you're in Placerville. Sausage, along with barbecue doesn't get any better than at Hog Wile Bar-B-Que! Delicious barbecue always works better with a side dish or two, and my "3 Meat Plate" included three sides from the menu. After pondering the menu, I went with "Mashed Potatoes and Gravy," along with "Potato Salad." You guessed it... I LOVE potatoes! The potato salad was served cold, like it's supposed to be, and creamy, Texas style, with just enough spice to get you interested, but delicious and smooth on the tongue. The mashed potatoes were tender, mashed and what mashed potatoes are supposed to be. Surprise! ... the gravy was whipped into the potatoes, which made every bite a delicious adventure in gold country dining. The sausage was a large - quarter pound - beef sausage stuffed with Cheddar cheese and jalapeño pepper slices, which made for an amazing, Texas style sausage. Close your eyes, and imagine you're in New Braunfels, in the Texas hill country... wake up and realize you're in Placerville. Sausage, along with barbecue doesn't get any better than at Hog Wile Bar-B-Que! Delicious barbecue always works better with a side dish or two, and my "3 Meat Plate" included three sides from the menu. After pondering the menu, I went with "Mashed Potatoes and Gravy," along with "Potato Salad." You guessed it... I LOVE potatoes! The potato salad was served cold, like it's supposed to be, and creamy, Texas style, with just enough spice to get you interested, but delicious and smooth on the tongue. The mashed potatoes were tender, mashed and what mashed potatoes are supposed to be. Surprise! ... the gravy was whipped into the potatoes, which made every bite a delicious adventure in gold country dining. Like in Texas, the meat was served without being cooked in barbecue sauce, and the sauce was served on the side. Choices included three in-house-made sauces: Original, Spicy and Chipotle. I tried them all, but my favorite, hands down was the "Chipotle" version, as it was tangy, sweet, but had just a touch of heat, and lots of smoky flavor from the chipolte peppers. Such a sweet, smoky and tangy taste adventure "down Texas way..." Just like in Austin, or anywhere in Texas, the barbecue sauce was served on the side, and made a perfect dip for the meat, along with the delicious sides. Rounding off the meal was a freshly-baked bun, along with a pat of butter. Yowza!!! Texas comes to Placerville... yes it does at Hog Wild Bar-B-Que, as my delicious lunch simply reminded me back to the wide-open, miles and miles of Texas. The meats were simply... can I say... Texas? ... and the sides were amazing and added to the meal. For barbecue lovers, or for anyone who appreciates a fine meal, this is FIVE STAR DINING! read more

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This is the BEST place to come for brisket, hands down! We drive all the way from Elk Grove to Placerville for it. And the owner is a gem.

The best brisket I've ever had!!! Mouth watering deliciousness. Very friendly. They help you to understand how to order to make your selection that's right for you. Absolutely perfect. Wear your coat this time of year as it's a tad bit chilly. read more

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Amazing food, great service and good ambiance. Good portion size and clean restaurant. read more

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que - Chicken Breast Sandwich - With Single Side of mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Placerville, California

I returned and tried the beef sausage, sliced brisket, chicken breast and baby back ribs. After having the sliced brisket I will update the rating from 4.4 stars to 5 stars. Highly recommended Texas style BBQ. read more

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Customer service was amazing! The staff made my husband and I feel welcomed as first timers here. It was so cozy inside, they also had seating outside which we decided on. The food was a 10/10. The quality of meat was so yummy. The sides as well were delicious. I highly recommend the Mac & cheese, sautéed green beans as well as the sausage & brisket!!! This was high quality food. Great expierence overall. Will be coming back when passing through Placerville. read more

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Placerville, California

Been wanting to go to Hog Wild ever since we moved into the area. One time we went in about one hour before closing and they were out of most of the meats and only had pulled pork and a couple of sides. So we decided to get here for lunch on a Sunday. They open at 11:30am and we were there at 11:40am. They were already about 50% full so that tells you the fame & reputation this place has. Staff is nice and friendly. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. We ordered the brisket, sausages, Louisiana baby back & for the sides we got the honey butter cornbread, coleslaw, Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. They have shiner and several other Texas beers. The meat was the best I have ever had. Sides were good too except the cornbread was a bit dry. Definitely a place to go back again and again. By the time we came out the parking lot was full and people were lining up. I am glad we decided to come in before the rush read more

Everything 100%! Great food and friendly helpful service. Highly recommended. Excellent tasting food

When in Nor Cal Hog Wild BBQ should be at the top of your list for BBQ Yelpstars. Some of the best brisket I've had! Staff was great and my dog Brooklyn was allowed to chill on the patio with us while getting down on this Hog Wild. So close to Apple Hill so hit them up! You are truly doing a disservice to pass them up for some Apple Hill fake bbq at the farms...if you want the real tasty meats come here then hit the farm for the fat kid pastry's and pies. I'm rating them HIGHLY on a country wide scale like the Pit Room located in Houston, Texas, Hog Wild is my West coast favorite BBQ. Excellent hot link and sausage also so great GO GET SOME! read more

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Everything went well, all the meat and the sides were fresh. Travel there from Sacramento and it was worth the drive.

Coming to places out here I always feel like I'm not welcomed or wanted at all. Tall Mexican with his Mexican family dressed like a Mexican. Hog wild was the complete opposite of what I was feeling like. I felt welcomed and It felt great to be greeted and acknowledged for once. The customer service was exceptional! I ordered to brisket meals one with a side of coleslaw and salad the other with mashed potatoes and a salad. Got my daughter the kids meal, grilled cheese sandwich with a side of man n cheese. The sides were all amazing the salad was great. The brisket sandwich was also good. Felt like the brisket was a lil dry but it still was a good and slathering bbq sauce on the brisket made the whole sandwich come together. The place was nice roomy the bathrooms were clean and I liked that the bathroom signs had the proper gender to each door. Mens and woman's bathroom separate. Cant stand the gender neutral bathrooms. If i had to dislike or complain about something then it would have to be the napkins. They were to thin and would rip easily so I had to keep using nore to wipe off the bbq dripping down my chin and on the sides of my mouth. I have to say this again but the customer service was great! Just felt very welcoming and the staff were very attentive but not to the point where it feels annoying. Next time I go to apple hill I'll be sure to come back for sure. Parking was easy I felt like the location was great because it was a lil away from the tourist trap a few blocks down. read more

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Sorry guys but have to say the lunch my wife and I had yesterday was just so-so. We both had the brisket plate and like one reviewer noted recently, the meat was extremely dry. I'm not sure if we caught you on a bad day or if the pit master did something different, but I've been here before where the brisket was better (never great though). But honestly, if you want so see what your best competition does with their brisket, go West on Hwy 50 a few miles to Folsom and try Belly BBQ. They have outstanding brisket and it tastes great every single time, consistency is key. Their meat is pull apart tender, never ever is dry (always moist), and the flavor is amazing. Their pricing is basically the same as yours. We were spending the afternoon in downtown Placerville and decided to give you guys another try, if I do decide to come back I will get something that's easier to be consistent on such as pulled pork or sausage. read more

Staff were all friendly and provided amazing hospitality. This was a great lunch stop as we made our way back from South Lake Tahoe. Meats were tender, moist, and delicious! We got ribs - which fell off the bones with a pull of our fork, briskets, and a few classic sides (unfortunately, I forgot because I waited too long to write the review). The back patio had shadings, provided some good refuge from a warm summer day. We opted to sit outside, but inside seems like a great spot to hang, too. read more

Awesome atmosphere, staff, food... They serve Pepsi, yay! We prefer cups other than Styrofoam for the sodas... maybe regular plastic or glass... Hog Wild looks and feels like an old time restaurant read more

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this is the best barbecue restaurant in the area. the brisquettes and ribs are to die for. the workers are very kind, considerate and friendly thank you guys! dr perkins read more

We did not like the food. The meat wasn't served hot or even warm. The mac and cheese was disappointing -- it wasn't saucy or creamy; it was more like plain noodles with chunks of cheese and it was unseasoned. The cornbread and mashed potatoes were the only things that were okay. We still won't be going back. read more

Our favorite BBQ hands down. Great food, good service. The restaurant itself is simple and clean. The BBQ is so good is worth the trip from Folsom area. Brisket is savory with just enough bark and melts in your mouth. Really nice staff and easy on and off the 50. read more

Excellent smoked meat, great friendly service. My family thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. We will be back!

Food: Meats: * We ordered a 3 meat plate to share. Tender beef brisket, baby back ribs and jalepeno cheese sausage. Sides: * Chunky potato salad * Sweet cornbread with honey butter The brisket was good, the baby back ribs were so dry and jalepeno cheese sausage was overcooked. Corn bread and honey butter was just ok. The potato salad was mediocre. A little too sweet. My biggest disappointment: the food was served cold. Not lukewarn, COLD! It was unappetizing and unacceptable. Service: 8/10 The man at the counter was very friendly and helpful. He explained the menu to all the new patrons. Our waitress was nice. Ambiance: Simple Overall, I would not return to this establishment. Serving food cold is unacceptable! And the meats were very dry. Good, friendly service, but the food was not good, especially when it is served to you in a lunch tray and cold... read more

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A small BBQ Joint with some really beautiful custom made dining tables. You walk up and place your order at the counter, then they bring it out to you. They also have a small patio for dining. The BBQ brisket here is absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. It is so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend that, but I also tried the pulled pork and the ribs. Everything I tried was good but my favorite was the brisket. If you want a sandwich they also do a really good brisket sandwich with pickles. Very tasty. They offer a lot of side dishes as well, my favorite was the potato salad, corn bread and Mac n cheese, in that order. Come in for a delightful meal and a cold beer, the service is great and the food really hits the spot when you have a hankering for BBQ. read more

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que - Brisket 1 Meat Plate with potato salad and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Placerville, California

After spending a few hours in Apple Hill, we found ourselves in Placerville. We had our AussieDoodle with us so we looked up dog friendly restaurants and found a place where we could bring our dog, but only in their patio area. Their reviews for food were pretty good so we decided to give Hog Wild Bar B-Que a try. We are so glad we did! The outside of Hog Wild Bar B-Q is a well-seasoned building. The man at the counter was extremely helpful. We were going to get the individual dinners, but he suggested we order The HangTown Sampler, which turned out to give us a lot more food at a less expensive price. It was advertised to feed two people, but easily feed our party of three. It included 3 meats plus 3 sides, rolls or cornbread. So the meats we choose were the beef brisket, baby back ribs and St Louis Style Spareribs! All three meat were absolutely delicious and tender, but the next time we return, we will only order the beef brisket because it was phenomenal and not dry! We have always avoided ordering beef brisket because we have experienced it to be dry and tasteless, but not at Hog Wild Bar B-Que! I mentioned to the man at the counter when we've ordered beef brisket at other BBQ places, the meat was always dry and tasteless. He replied that beef brisket was their speciality and it was delicious! I can now attest to that! So from the sides we choose their mashed potatoes with white gravy, coleslaw and potato salad. We liked all three sides. The cornbread was actually corn muffins served with honey butter. , which was a nice touch! Check out Hog Wild Bar B-Que the next time you are in Placerville! read more

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So this was a recommended vendor for our Wedding, and the menu looked great! We contacted them and requested a proposal/quote. After receiving it, we asked to slightly reduce the guest count. We heard nothing back for over a week, despite sending numerous follow up emails. Finally they responded back, and said they could no longer provide services to us because, "The other events had increased guest counts and food offerings that will already be taxing on my staff and make it impossible to accommodate your event fully". How very unprofessional and disrespectful. read more

If you like barbecue or smoked pork, this is the place for you. I I enjoyed the variety offered in the menu. As well as the portion size. Not too much and just enough. Muy Delicioso !!! read more

I see why this place is highly rated. Bbq joint focused on pig meat. We loved the St. Louis ribs. Cornbread and Mac and cheese were top notch. Baby back rigs were good. Brisket was cut a bit thick and a bit well done e for my taste. Their homemade bbq sauces are excellent and you won't get better service. Highly recommended read more

Some of the best bbq I've eaten. Had the sampler platter, baby back ribs, jalapeños cheese sausage, brisket. Juicy meaty ribs, house made bbq sauces, super moist brisket & some amazing sausages,flavorful, not too hot. Delicious sides of potato salad and extra rich mac & cheese,beans, coleslaw, corn bread,butter. There was plenty of food for four hungry people. Family owned and run, and everyone was polite and friendly. Small dog friendly area to eat outside. I will be back. read more

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We enjoyed our meal very much. The wife and I were greeted right away by Randy who read us the menu and answered some of our questions. We ended up getting the sampler for 2: brisket, St Louis ribs, and pulled pork. Sides were macaroni and cheese, pinto beans and cole slaw. The meats were delicious! Sides were good. The macaroni and cheese was our least favorite. They take pride in their food and have good attention to detail. Great customer service and clean bathrooms. Looking forward to going again! read more

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I just love love Hog Wild BBQ their brisket is so tender everything is delicious there's sandwiches their plates last time I tried to go there they were closed though and I was so disappointed read more

We were up in Apple Hill, and it was getting late, and we wanted to grab a bite to eat. I Yelped a couple of places and came across Hog Wild Bar-B-Que, so we decided to try it out. The service was fantastic; he (possibly the owner) reviewed the entire menu with us explained everything in detail, and what some customer favorites were. The restaurant was clean, open, and inviting, and the food was delicious. By the end of the day, they were sold out of several things, but that's a good sign because the food was flying out the door. There was a constant flow of traffic. The food came out hot, tasty, and quick. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The mashed potatoes were fantastic, the green beans were bursting with flavor, the cornbread was scrumptious, and the ribs were delicious. My girls also loved their sandwiches. We devoured everything. I wish we had one in Sparks, Nevada, because I'd attend it weekly. They also have a small bar top where you can sit and have a drink while you eat Or just drink. read more

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The service and staff and very friendly and they provide recommendations. Love that you gave feed 4 people with just the sampler. The baby back ribs was good. Love that southern welcoming feeling when I enter the place. If your on your way to Apple Hill, this place definitely deserves a stop. Especially if you have little ones. read more

Out on some field work with a couple of colleagues and one suggested we stop for lunch. My mouth watered as soon as we opened our doors as the aroma of well seasoned bbq smoke crossed my nostrils. We were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who I think was the owner. My teammates both had the brisket sandwich and I had the chicken. It was delicious, tender, flavorful, and served quickly. My friends were equally happy with their choice. Definitely a place to try if you're in the area. read more

Usually I'll check Yelp for a good spot to eat. In this case I was in the area, saw the sign and got lucky. Damn good BBQ! We got a 2 meat plate with 2 sides. Brisket, pulled pork, Mac and cheese with a Cesar salad. Best takeout I've ever had and best BBQ locally that I've ever had! Brisket 10/10. Customer service was excellent. Other options include, chicken apple sausage, tacos, wine, beer, hard seltzer and all other traditional BBQ fair. My husband is thankful I had leftovers for him to try! read more

Hours are too restrictive. I went there on a Sunday and walked in at 4:35pm. The cashier said they were out of over half a dozen items (she rattled them off so fast I couldn't keep track). And because they were either already closed or closing at the top of the hour, my only option would have been to"take out" and take the food back to my hotel room to eat it. I was only up for the weekend and leaving for home the next morning; since they would not be open again until 11am on Wednesday, they lost my business. One would think they could stay open until at least 6pm on weekends to accommodate some of the dinner crowd. read more