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    Ashley L.

    9/5/25 Hot and New! Getting lunch for tomorrow. I texted with the very nice owner Mel after calling and speaking with him after he called me back. They are very busy! They bbq Tuesdays & Fridays starting @ 5pm until they sell out. They do this at 50 W. Bullard Ave. , Suite 114, Clovis. I texted ordering their BBQ chicken bowl & tri-tip sandwich. They have homemade BBQ sauce. Already that time! Arrived to pick it up. Such a great experience! Greeted by Mel and he was very kind! Also met his fam. Order was handed over after I paid for it. He told me he will be having a food truck in October! Awesome! Left with well wishes! Smelled Really Good! Everything looks GREAT! 9/6//25 Lunchtime! BBQ Chicken bowl 1/2 was Delicious! Tender chicken, great bbq sauce and fresh jalapeño and onions with tasty white rice! Tri-Tip sandwich 1/2 was GREAT too! Tender Tri-tip, fresh bread and tasty BBQ sauce! Plenty to split. Mother said hers was GREAT! Great service & GREAT lunch! Deserve every star! Highly recommended!

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    Kail M.

    Amazing bbq, love the flavor on the chicken and tri-tip bowls!! Typically get one once a week at least!!

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    Thank you so much Ashley we appreciate your support!

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    You are awesome brotha! Thank you!

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    Thank you! Marie! We appreciate your support!

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    11 months ago

    The best tri-tip in Fresno! I'll go out of my way when I know he has a pop up. Always great food! I highly recommend them.

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    Thank you! Alex we appreciate your support!

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    Thank you so much Brenda!

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    You are awesome brotha! appreciate you!

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    10 months ago

    My favorite tri tip and BBQ chicken in town. Love the BBQ sauce too. My favorite part of Tuesday and Friday nights.

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    Thank you josh! We have our new pineapple teriyaki chicken bowls

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    Visiting from out of town…read more I rarely buy bbq because as a Pitmaster the best bbq for me comes from my backyard. Well, you made me feel like I was in my backyard today. This is real deal bbq. Brisket was fantastic and the flat was almost as soft as the point (google brisket flat and point if you don't know). Ribs were a perfect bite off. Tri tip was cooked was cooked to my satisfaction and the flavor was great. I ate all my Cole slaw (trust me that means something) and the beans were fire!! Everything was pleasantly smoky. I looked for something to complain about, but I got nothin. I'll be back next trip Smoke on!

    The best BBQ I've had ever. I've been here 4+ times and it still hits…read more Lines can vary from time to time, but I was happily surprised that the line was short today even for going in at noon. What's convenient is they have a posted paper at the front to tell you what they ran out of, so you know when you order. They ran out of their 2 cobblers, chicken lollipop (I usually find that they run out of this often) and pork belly today. Took 10 mins to get food after ordering. A good amount of spots to eat inside and outside. We ordered two 2-meat plates + cornbread. All in all, we had their brisket, burnt ends, tri-tip, and ribs + coleslaw, potato salad, Mac & cheese, and beans as sides. We've tried almost everything at earlier visits and burnt ends are still my fav. All meats are tasty with their special rub, as well as their OG bbq sauce on the burnt ends. No notes for any of the sides- just delicious! Also if you like some heat, definitely get their spicy BBQ sauce on the side. This will forever be my fav BBQ spot!

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    If you love BBQ like I do, you must check out Smokehouse 41 if you are in the Oakhurst area! This…read moreis another favorite spot which I have visited many times whenever I'm in the area. Plenty of parking although this place gets busy during peak times. This spot is not big inside although there are 2 separate dining areas with several dining tables. There is also outside patio seating with a bar/counter table. Went in for lunch a lil after 11am and there was already a line. Ordered the following for to-go: ***3 Meat Plate 5/5 - $28 Tri-tip, sausage, chicken with bbq beans and baked potato casserole - sooo good and tender! ***Half-rack pork rib plate 5/5 - $25 With bbq beans - super delish! For dessert, got a banana pudding. It was good!! 5/5 Staff are always courteous and friendly. Great customer service! Will definitely visit again.

    I had this BBQ place on my radar for my trip to Yosemite. We headed over to arrive by 11:30 am…read more There was already a line forming upon arrival. The ambiance was solid with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The customer service was excellent. There were a lot of workers. The line moved really fast. Very organized. The meat carver (pitmaster?) was very personable as were the ladies helping with the line. I opted for the 3 meat platter. Fatty Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, and had them through in a Jalapeño cheddar sausage. The ribs aren't part of the 3 meat platter but the carver was able to add 3 ribs to my plate for a slight upcharge. For my sides I ordered Mac & Cheese and the BBQ beans. Momma ordered a Tri Tip sandwich and had twice baked potato casserole for her side. To wash it down, I ordered a Local Hazy IPA which I thought paired with the BBQ very well. She ordered a Diet Coke. The Ribs were fantastic. Not fall of the bone but with a slight chew. As it should be!!! The Brisket was decent. Not my favorite but it was still tasty. I wished it was a little juicier and more smokey. The Chicken breast was meh. It was dry and had very little flavor. It needed more rub for sure and I'd say way more smoke as well. It was my least favorite item. I think it was overcooked. The Jalapeno Sausage was FANTASTIC. Perfect snap. Delicious and smokey. So glad I added a sausage to our order. We LOVED it!!! Ribs - 5* Brisket - 4* Chicken Breast - 3* Jalapeno & Cheddar Sausage - 5* Tri Tip - 4* Sides: BBQ Beans - 5*!!! I loved them. It had a great Texas style smokey flavor with brisket in it. Mac & Cheese wasn't that good 3* Twice baked potatoes were 5* Overall score: 4 1/2* Solid lunch spot and nice and steady customers coming in. Pretty popular spot for sure. We liked it and would definitely go again when we come back to Yosemite.

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    There's a little carving station where they cut the portion of food and measure it out in front of you
    There's a little carving station where they cut the portion of food and measure it out in front of you
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    2 meat plate with the premium side of potato salad and beans
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    Mel's BBQ - bbq - Updated July 2026

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