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    It's In The Sauce BBQ

    4.6 (286 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Pulled Pork Plate
    Jaz M.

    Huge Texas style bbq fan here so had to check them out. Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night at 4:30 pm and this joint was empty. Location is a bit funky, in a buisness district area but easy to find. Walked right in where we noticed they had two little dinning areas and you walk up and order at their Dutch door. Spent $40 bucks on a tri tip sandwich with potato salad on the side and also a shredded pork plate with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. The meat was very smoky, like liquid smoke taste. Portions of meat were very small and aside from the smoke the meats did not have much flavor. Both meals had puddle of oil at the bottom of each plate. The sides were all ok, needed more flavor. Coleslaw wasn't fresh. Overall, if you do come here probably try something else? For $40 bucks we barely ate our food as the smoke was so overpowering. We are huge bbq fans so we we're a bit dissapointed with our experience today. But it was good to check out a local buisness and I reccomend that you try them for yourself and make your own judgement, be safe out there folks!

    World Famous Tri Tip Sandwich
    Harold S.

    I thought this place had great food. However, its not at all your typical restaurant. It does not have a restaurant ambience. It's located in an office park and you order from a window inside that's cut out from a door leading to the kitchen in the back. They have a few tables inside and also some outdoor tables for dining there. However, I did feel this place seems much more amenable for take out to me. The lady taking my order was very friendly and courteous, and I really enjoyed the food. I ordered the "World Famous Tri Tip Sandwich", which comes with a choice of one side. The sandwich was large and the cole slaw which I chose was also great.

    Best bbq in the world, peach cobbler was amazing so much flavor and the punch amazing will come again!!!

    Best bbq in the world , amazing peach cobbler so much flavor it melts in your mouth, will come here again!!!

    Looks good with the smoker sitting outside
    Mike H.

    Great places I wanted to try in Oxnard. It is unassuming and I love that but the big fat smoker outside says it all. Brisket had good bark and taste. Ribs weee a perfect competition style cook. Great seasoning, no sauce needed. Pulled pork was moist but not wet, hate she. It's wet Service was fast and super friendly. Great place to checkout out, enjoy

    Brisket Plate
    Ryan M.

    It's in the sauce BBQ has some of the best BBQ in town. The flavor of the BBQ sauces are incredible, the brisket is tasty, and the sides go together perfectly. The owners are super friendly and passionate about their food. Definitely check it out if you want to get some good southern BBQ around Ventura county.

    As of 2/20/2025
    Leeza D.

    Kind of a hidden location, but it didn't stop them from having very consistent foot traffic during lunchtime on a typical Thursday. Their smoker, The Beast, was sitting outside greeting all that comes in. Pricing is on good deal side compared to other BBQ places. I got half a rack of baby backs, a side, and an apple cobbler for $29. Sauce comes in regular and spicy. Their menu is extensive. They have a very large kitchen. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Plenty of parking. Good service. Please come and create your one experience.

    Cali Tex Mix plate with added hot link and sweet tea
    Curtis P.

    Pulled off the 101 freeway on a drive up the coast. At the time, this restaurant had a 4.6 star rating, which is pretty good for barbecue. The food was a 5.0, in my opinion, and I tried three different meats. No complaints about the tri tip or the brisket. The hot link is the classic style, not the popular jalapeño cheese sausage. I prefer the classic and it was good. The plate includes a tasty roll that was toasted like Texas toast. It comes with one side and the bbq beans were very good. My four-star rating was due to the ambiance and the service. Once inside, there is a short hallway with a narrow window to order. It is enclosed with plexiglass (apparently leftover from Covid) with a small square cut out of the middle to receive your food. Very awkward. They ask if your order is dine-in or to-go. In my case, I ordered dine-in but they served it in a bag and styrofoam box. Not a huge deal, but the guy who handed me my food was not friendly or helpful. He had to ask permission from the cashier to give me a second tiny cup of sauce. And speaking of sauce, the have regular and spicy. I love that! There are three dining areas. The two downstairs are very small with about seven tables total. The furniture is a mishmash of tables and chairs and none looked very comfortable. The areas were not very clean and an employee was taking up one of the four place tables. Maybe I'm particular, but I don't think employees should ever take a break where the customers eat. This was the rule when I worked at In-N-Out Burger in the 70s. Value? Really good! My plate was under $20 and included good portions. One of the best barbecue deals I've had recently. I regret adding a tip since the service turned out poorly. Would I go again? Definitely, but with lower expectations. I do have some suggestions in case the owner reads this: 1) Love the sauce but use slightly larger cups 2) Provide hand wipes. They're not expensive but very helpful 3) Add pecan pie to your desserts 4) Change the order/pickup window! 5) Offer more than one size fountain drink 6) Encourage employees to be friendly and helpful. Not Chick-fil-A friendly, just more friendly.

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    Best place for bbq a must to stop and try!! Gotta come try in the sauce!!! So so so good

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    Amazing BBQ! They've truly mastered both the meat and the sides, and of course that sauce!

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    I’ll have to get with the program and get to snap chattin’!

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    This is the BEST bbq- hands down! Not only is it delicious but the service is amazing!!

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    I ordered a smoked hot dog. Tasted ok, but made me I'll.

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    11 years ago

    Wish the food truck would come to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara more often. Love them!!!!

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    THANK YOU for sharing this. I love it!

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    I had the brisket sandwich today and it was bomb i know ill be coming back for more thank you guys

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    Delicious peach cobbler! They were well stocked at the 3rd of July celebration. Thanks for coming out!

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    Cali-tex sandwich and peach cobbler are my favorites. I always end up eating here on Food Truck Friday's at the Ventura mall.

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