This is delicious! We went here for Off the Grid and what a good choice! Staff were nice and service was great. We ordered the brisket with collard greens and mac n cheese. That was a GREAT choice. I LOVED the brisket. It was juicy and so tender. The flavor was on point. The mac n cheese was delightful and perfectly seasoned and we thoroughly enjoyed the collard greens too. This was very filling! Would definitely try their other options. read more

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We ordered at the truck tonight on Brannon street We got the rib tips and the chicken Sides were Mac and cheese and beans The ribs and chicken are kinda dry We used the bbq sauce a lot The Mac and cheese was tasty Bbq beans average read more

It's a good sign when I see people coming up to the truck and exclaiming, "I saw you on Instagram!! I need to get this!!" I also see several parties coming up to order too. Bam! This is soul food - as my soul was transported to finger-lickin' bbq heaven! I just felt like I walked right into someone's bbq at a picnic. They were nice and friendly, and every customer thanked them for such good bbq. I did not have to go to Texas or far out of The City. It did not disappoint! It is worth it. Pro tips: the lunch specials are good on the wallet as bbq can get way too expensive for me. But now that I've had a taste, I just want more. I then think it is worth it to get the full orders or a la carte! The vibes are good - ambiance. There was plenty of seating! read more

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Liked the pull pork sandwich sliders! Good value and filling. It was less warm than I expected though so only one thing on the downside. I don't eat BBQ a lot but have come to like pulled pork sandos and this was a great option read more

I always get the two meat combo. Links and Brisket with double side of Mac n Cheese. Some of the best bbq in the city. read more

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Listen y'all know what time it is lol!!! Another one of my 5* reviews!!! When I tell u I've been waiting to try my brotha from anotha motha BBQ!!! I was not disappointed!!! Everything I ordered from my ribs to my fully loaded baked potato was hella fire!!! The boss man behind the counter and smoker/BBQ.pitt was an absolute legend His BBQ needs more recognition in the black community as it's a true contender. He's located during the spring n summer at SPARK social.and food truck park. Check his insta for times n dates he'll be there!!!! read more

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The brisket was like butter, mac and cheese was cooked just right and the baked beans had a delicious flavor

Lady #1: "I love your dress!" Lady #2: "Why, thank you!" Lady #1: "Do you have Dodger's underwear on under that dress?" Lady #2" "Ummm, no..." Lady #1: "PROVE IT!" Hmmm, IDK if Lady #1 wanted to see Lady #2's butt floss OR to see if she was going commando but are ALL Dodgers fans this cray cray? On the day I visited Spark Social, it was HELLA packed with Dodgers fans who were all pumped up before the game...only to lose to the Giants. Whoomp whoomp. Anyhow, I've been craving ribs and saw J&D's BBQ Truck so gave them a try. M E N U * BBQ Plates w/ 2 sides: Chicken ($16), Hot Links ($17), Ribs ($20) Brisket ($22), 2 Meats ($24), and 3 Meats ($27). * Sides: Baked Beans (ground turkey), Collard Greens (turkey), Coleslaw, Mac 'N Cheese, or Potato Salad. F O O D * Rib Plate w/ collard greens, coleslaw ($20): https://bit.ly/3zZFBnj Sadly, I think I visited on an off day. The 3 piece pork ribs were tough and dry, like bone-in jerky. I had to use my hands to pull the meat off the bones. Flavor-wise, it was one-note: just smoky so we really had to utilize the bbq sauce for flavor. The bbq sauce was on the sweeter side. The collard greens were tender with an earthy bitterness . The coleslaw was very plain; just shredded cabbage and mayo. The Hawaiian roll was fresh and fluffy soft. S E R V I C E Seems to be a family operation; cordial and prompt. With no line at lunchtime, my order was ready in several minutes. A M B I A N C E Food truck. I believe J&D BBQ makes regular appearances at Spark Social which is a great food truck park with plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect place to bring the kids and dogs. P A R K I N G When/if stationed at Spark Social, street, metered, and lot parking available. Overall, I think I visited J&D BBQ on an off day. If I see their truck again at Spark Social, I would be down to give them another try. Hope to have a better experience next time so I can give a higher rating. 2.5 stars rounded up for a small local business. read more

J&D's BBQ - 3 pc Pork Ribs w/ collard greens, coleslaw, hawaiian roll | $20 - Caterers Near Me

J n D's bbq was at kaiser for black history month and the ribs were delicious!! !! please keep coming back lol!! read more

I've been on the hunt for the best BBQ spot and when one of my friends kept posting about J & D's BBQ, I had to check them out. We found them at Spark Social in SF and after my first bite I knew that I may have found the Bay's best BBQ. I ordered the chicken, it was honestly the best, I'm talking juicy fallin off the bone tender. The BBQ sauce was just FANTASTIC! I literally licked my fingers and sopped up as much sauce as I could with the roll I didn't need to eat The sides were excellent, since I had to have a cheat meal, may as well have Mac-n-cheese. Delicious! My son had the ribs, with baked beans and Mac-n-cheese. He loved every bite, ate the entire meal and raved about the food as well. The service was excellent and the vibe was great! We left J & D's at Spark Social happy with full bellies. I will definitely be back! read more

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Having just spent a month in Texas, I was craving from BBQ from a food truck. Wasn't quite like what I had in Texas, but we don't exactly have many options in San Francisco anyway. Felt a little pricey at $30 (all-in) for a 3 meat plate, but that's San Francisco too. It's a nice departure from yet another taco/burrito truck, so I can appreciate working BBQ into the lunch rotation. Tri-Tip: It's not brisket, but it's decent. Kinda like Buckhorn, but with more real smoky flavor. Cut thick and a bit firm, not almost pull apart tender like some BBQ brisket can be. Like you're probably best with a knife to cut this up before dipping in the sauce. Beef Hot Links: Really liked the flavor. A good bit of a spicy kick. Especially nice with a bit of the roll or some beans, both helping balance out the flavor. The texture was a little weird though, more hot dog texture than sausage texture. Pork Ribs: Lots of meat on each rib. Plus they threw in a bunch of rib tips, which I liked more than the ribs. The rib tips were smokier and had more marinated flavor. The regular ribs were not the falling-off-the-bone type of tender, but more like firm Chinese sparerib texture. Baked Beans w/ Ground Turkey: The beans were tender and the sweet sauce was great. But the bits of ground turkey was an odd choice. Didn't impart much extra flavor, unlike when brisket burnt ends or pork is used to liven up the beans. Macaroni N' Cheese: Clumpy. Shells rather than macaroni, which were a bit overcooked. I did like all the melted cheese in it though. read more

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First time trying J&D's BBQ. My son loves BBQ ribs so I bought half rack of bbq ribs from the food truck to bring home. The meat literally falls off the bone. It's tender and flavorful. Oh, I usually don't like bbq sauce but their bbq sauce is the best he ever had. Will definitely purchase again the next time they have their truck stationed at the hospital. read more

I bought their 3 sliders deal for $12. 1 each of brisket, pulled pork, and hot links. It was really yummy! I'm glad to find this BBQ truck at Sparks Social. SF needs more yummy BBQ food and glad to support this establishment! read more

Friendly staff and fast service !! This was my first time trying the food and it was money well spent.

Back again with a picture this time! Delicious tender brisket! Collard greens wonderful too. read more

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Pretty solid BBQ for mission bay. Will definitely keep an eye on the Spark Social roster for the next time they are there. Collard greens are solid, Mac is bomb, are portion sizes are worth the price. read more

J&D's BBQ - Chicken Plate with Collard Greens and Mac - Caterers Near Me

My company recently had J&D's cater for a working dinner event. They showed up an hour late with over 100 hangry people standing around. Our HR and Facilities people were beyond pissed off, but I will let them deal with that. Based on the reviews and not having BBQ in awhile I was looking forward to it. Sad to say the BBQ fell flat for me. Maybe our order was just too big for them. Pork Ribs - 2 Stars Horribly overcooked, dry and sticking the bone. The two ribs I had were obliviously grilled and not BBQ'd. Tasted like they were cooked directly over the fire, flipped a couple of times and taken off in 20 minutes. That is not BBQ by any standard. Low the temp, season them (at least once, I mean really) and mop the ribs regularly for at least an hour of cook time. Or if you are going to grill your ribs soak them in hot water for a bit with a little bit of seasoning before you throw them on the grill. Chicken Thigh - 4 Stars Hard to mess up on grilled Chicken. Cooked all the way through and not dry like the ribs. Just needed a little seasoning (even a pinch of salt and pepper). Mac and Cheese - 5 Stars This was on point. Good Stuff Baked Beans - 5 Stars The beans were awesome. MONEY BBQ Sauce - 3 Stars Tasted like a lot of sugar (probably pure white cause its cheap) and ketchup (which already has a ton of sugar) and blah. Though it could have been bottled sauce which is the same. Change the white sugar to dark brown, add some Worcestershire sauce (or vinegar or mustard) for a little tang and pick it up with maybe a little spice. read more

Really good brisket sliders. Beans on point. Glad I came here. Hunger quenched. Cant wait to come back for more

Tried this at spark social in San Francisco and thought it's a bbq kind of Friday with our company. A few of us tried it and absolutely didn't not like the food. Nuke warm. Dry and flavorless. Feels like the food was on a warming trays. I honestly thought it was just me that had a bad experience with this food but everyone else had the same experience. As more of our party saw us and asked us about the food we unfortunately had to recommend anything but the bbq trailer today. This might be a miss day for them. Probably will try a different bbq truck next time. Honestly we were all disappointed in our meals. read more

Meh... $18 for lunch special at spark social sf. Came with two small dried briskets (picture showed 5 slices) and really sorry lookin cold Mac n cheese with generic store bought Hawaiian bread. Not worth for the price since there's better options at the area. I'm more disappointed than pissed. read more

Yumm. Had the ribs chicken and beans at a Ymca event at Minnie lovie center for dinner tonight and it was Smokin. Authentic smoky flavor and moist. read more

J&D's BBQ - Pork rib, chicken thigh, beans - Caterers Near Me

I had it once and kept going back! The flavoring is so good. I haven't had good collard greens and so long!!! The chicken was my favorite protein. It has that smoky taste to it that other barbecue spots in the city don't have. Overall very satisfied and will be returning continuously.!! read more

Great service the food is very hot when receiving the portions have definitely been improved I got the 2 way and made two meals out of it. Great BBQ the only down side is it takes about 10mins to get your food but just plan ahead if you're on a limited lunch period. read more

J&D's BBQ - Two way links & Tri-tip - Caterers Near Me

It just wasn't good. I got the brisket plate with 2 sides (baked beans and mac & cheese). The brisket tasted like nothing, just smoke, no meat flavor, no salt, no seasoning. The BBQ sauce was too sweet and lacked spices and acidity. The mac and cheese was really dry (like there was no sauce, just shredded cheese mixed with cooked noodles). Baked beans were not good. The best thing on my plate was the Hawaiian roll. I spent $22 on this and threw the majority of it out. There are better trucks at Spark Social. read more

Brisket and hot links, collared greens and beans are soo good. Home cook feel. Definitely best BBQ I've had from a food truck. read more

J&D's BBQ - 3 meat plate - Caterers Near Me

I had the chicken plate it was awesome. If you like bbq this place is def the spot. Def recommended.

J&D's BBQ is the best bbq I've ever had! Don't believe the reviews. I love everything on the menu. The brisket is my favorite. I never need sauce with it, it's so tender, juicy and flavorful. The greens are so so good. It seems to be family operated which I think is so nice and the service is always impeccable. They are always nice and friendly every time I have gone. Love this place. I recommend it every time!! read more

Whoa... This was way better than what I was expecting. Brisket was super fatty, moist, tender, and fell apart easily. Tons of flavor. Good smoke ring. Sauce on the side, which I appreciate. Ribs had good chew. Didn't fall off the bone, but ate cleanly off the rib, the way ribs should be! Mac n cheese and greens were traditionally good (although greens were made with turkey, not ham, and you might not notice). The two way plate was enough food for two people. read more

Just visited J & D's today. The true test of good bbq is when it doesn't need sauce. That's the case with J&D's meat. Very moist and tender. Good sides with fair portions (tater salad could be in larger container :). Everything was seasoned well and if you needed more salt/pepper easy to add without ruining the taste. Staff was very professional, friendly, and patient. Will go back!! read more

Don't get the beef rib. Way too tough still not tender for the price of 32 bucks with 2 sides and a roll. should of just got the regular brisket which I had before and was okay. I'm pretty sure they are cooking way in advance and just reheating up the meats before giving it to us. Disappointed. read more

This is the best BBQ!!! Everything I got was delicious (brisket, baked beans, collard greens, roll, extra sauce, etc.) and everyone was incredibly warm. Would definitely recommend stopping by read more

It was painfully not good. Got the chicken plate with two sides and the chicken was so under seasoned and just not good. i hated the beans and the greens were bitter. Maybe it's just not for me but I would not recommend read more

Great Authentic BBQ! The BRISKET is thus far my favorite. It was a challenge to find good BBQ in SF and now J&D's is here! read more

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J & D's BBQ catered food our family bbq . The meat was cooked to perfection. All of our family and friends couldn't stop talking about how delicious the food tasted . They were also very professional . We will definitely give them more business in the future . read more

Flavoring meats and tasty sides, with great customer service. Will continue to patronize this business.

The ribs were dry and too chewy. The macaroni and cheese was okay, not very impressed. The greens were the only thing I enjoyed here.

Best bbq hands down,if you haven't had the chance to try some follow his page he does pop up's from time to time everything is good. Stick burning bbq read more