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    Mike's Grill

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Leah V.

    Yummy! I've always noticed this place but never went to it until recently. The service was EXTREMELY quick! Like as soon as I paid my food was basically ready. The food was nice and hot all the way home! If you do eat there, just know it's outdoor seating with two full-size picnic tables with a tarp over it. The parking lot is right next to the seats though, so honestly wouldn't hurt to just eat in your car if you wanted. The tri-tip was delicious! The meat was very tender and juicy and I appreciated the sauce on the side! The rice pilaf was just okay. It's not like it was the main dish, but served as an excellent side. The prices are also great!

    Sliced Tri-tip
    Sherica G.

    Okay, now I understand the good reviews! Came here to order to-go just to realized they were actually meant for to-go orders. No indoor dining, they do have a small area with benches and tables to eat... if you cant wait to take it home. Tri-tip is perfectly done. Juicy, tasty but not salty! Note that I took a bite as soon as I received my order. Service was quick.

    JT S.

    Hidden gem! One of the best tri tip sandwiches I've had. More smoky natural Tri tip taste. Will be back!

    Trip tip sandwhich

    Food was amazing! The bread has a nice garlic butter glaze. It still had that nice soft touch inside while maintaining its outer crisp. The meat was a solid 8.4/10.. smokiness was there, needs more juicy "Tri -tip" flavor I would say. Service was mid. If you hungry for a quick good Tri tip. This your place!

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    Rudy T.

    Been by this place several times when I go shopping next-door. This time I was with my siblings and mom and I mentioned the tri-tip sandwiches so they convinced me to pull in and order some. A small place, letting a gentleman working both nice and polite. So I ordered us a couple of the jumbo tri-tip sandwiches sandwiches or full meat and flavorful added the barbecue sauce they provide for extra bowl taste. did enjoy the sandwiches have no problem stopping by for another one when I'm in the area.

    Regular Tri tip sandwich.  BBQ sauce on the side.
    Lynda F.

    Quick, no frills place, with window service. Consistently great sandwiches. They have lots of other things on the menu that are great, also, but that's always my go to meal. The sesame roll is toasted and buttery. It is never soggy and just thick enough to hold the Tri tip. The BEST. the BBQ sauce is honey thick, sweet and tangy. You can pick up a whole tri-tip, and they have great sides. Service is friendly and efficient. Everyone there is really nice. There's a few tables and chairs outside, beneath a pop-up shade, if you would like to eat there.

    Jumbo Tri-Tip, Coleslaw & Rice Pilaf
    Delta R.

    I have always passed by this place.. and my fiancée and I finally tried it out. We went on a Saturday around noon, there was only one couple ahead of us. Service was quick! We ordered a Jumbo Tri-Tip, a small Coleslaw and a small rice pilaf to share. There is minimal outside seating... so we decided to bring the food home. The tri-tip sandwich is VERY GOOD!!! It was tender and the BBQ sauce on the side was a good touch! I would come back for this! The rice pilaf was delicious, and flavorful! The coleslaw had too much vinegar for my taste. I'd skip this next time.

    Lil spot to sit and eat , all outdoors
    Ronnie A.

    Wait you sell tri-tip, grilled hot dogs and rice pilaf!! Well say no more, delicious tri tip sandwich, perfectly grilled hot dog and bun! You a not go wrong with Mike's Grill! Be aware operational hours are just a little different than most. Whenever you're in the "dog" house and can not find a seat and want that tasty tri tip head over to this grill house! Parking is plentiful, minimal seating be prepared to eat in your car if you that huuungry and can't wait till you get home!! Great spot , good and food , give it a try and get out of the "dog" house sometimes it's better !!!

    Ridiculous yet practical! Only PRO eaters into their 'eating tools/helps' need apply. Lightbulbs went off!

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    Delicious Tri-tip sandwich, good prices and was a nice day to site outside for a quick lunch.

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    The best tri-tip sandwich in town. I used to think the doghouse was the best but Mikes Grill has it beat hands down.

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    Had the sausage sandwich. Very tasty. The bread is super fresh and delicious.

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    Needs more meat for the price! I can get a whole Tri-Tip for $9 bucks. It was flavorful though and the sides were good. Good service.

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    14 years ago

    Great food with fast and friendly service! The tri tip was great and so was the chili. Well be coming back here a lot!

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    Tri tip sandwich was delicious! The meat is tender and flavorful. The bread was soft and tasted fresh.

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    I went to this place to try a tri tip sandwich and it was so good that we came back the next day for more!

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    12 years ago

    Ribs are great, tri-tip is pretty good. The price is is pretty good too. My favorite place for BBQ in Fresno.

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    10 years ago

    Excellent tri-tip. The garlic bread they put it on is delicious. 4 stars only because they can improve their potato and macaroni salad.

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    No way that's the best tri tip in town. I also made the mistake of ordering the potato salad.

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    Ask the Community - Mike's Grill

    Where do they cook their tri tip? And their other food?

    In our commissary kitchen

    Anyone else having issues calling ahead to order , phone keeps ringing and no one ever answers?

    Yeah, unfortunately they only have 3 people working in the booth. With the high volume of calls they receive it's bound to happen.

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    Last night we came for tri-tip and left with dogfood…read more Been going here for 15 or 20 years now? All great. The one time we have clearly overcooked meat that tastes like horse the manager completely dismissed my 72-yo mother in a very rude way. I guess selling "1000s of sandwiches today with zero complaints" is good enough to completely dismiss us. What likely happened was they saved the overcooked meat till the end of the day (we went 20 minutes before closing) and we were the schmucks that got it. What really pissed me off though is that the manager had veins popping out of his neck. The way he was talking to my elderly mother was inappropriate. Thankfully he cooled down when I walked up to the conversation. All she wanted was to replace our 4 tritip sandwiches with another. Whoever the manager was needs some serious customer service training and needs to learn how to speak to people.

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    I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to make it down to this spot. What in the heck was I…read morethinking? I missed out on all this amazing food! Before I say anything about the food, the atmosphere was amazing. We were greeted even before hitting the door by the owner and the team at the smoker. This is a family business, and we definitely got the feeling that we were welcome. The food blew me away. I've been lucky enough to taste brisket at some of the best BBQ joints in Texas, and Mega is on par with any of them. The trip tip was tender and full of flavor, and the hot links nice and smoky. We were also able to try a house made jalapeno and Jack sausage that will blow your mind. Did I mention the sides? Brisket chili beans, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. Every single side dish was on point. I don't like my potato salad with a bunch of other stuff mixed in, and this one didn't miss. Hold up. Ever hear about Alabama sauce? Why hasn't anyone ever told me about. Alabama sauce? This concoction was delicious. A bbq sauce that's mayo based? Sign me up! You need to try it. Only thing better would've been a cold beer to wash it all down, bu then again, I probably wouldn't have left. Thanks again for the hospitality. We will definitely be back for the other half of the menu!

    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!

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    Lord where do I even START!! This place is amazing beyond belief I'm not kidding!…read more We made a reservation for a company luncheon with 16 of us. Made it 1 week in advance and they were set and ready for us! The employees are so sweet and helpful and the food came out before the other half of the table even finished ordering I'm not kidding! The fried chicken combo (3 piece) was phenomenal! I got Mac n cheese with yams and cornbread and then added on a chili for extra $ Everything was piping hot so it was very fresh. The chicken was juicy as all hell and that flavor oh my gosh! Best fried chicken I've ever had. The yams were so sweet and flavorful all the way through, and the Mac n cheese had a nice crust with the perfect creamy texture to it! The cornbread was as good as any and the chili beans had the perfect kick! I do prefer a more soupy meat based chili myself but no complaints here! A lot of my coworkers had the fried fish and were RAVING about it! The type of fish they use really shows in the taste and quality! The spicy fried fish was good as well and the sea food gumbo was also delicious all according to the table! Prices are to be expected, it's not your cheapest option but babe it's the yummiest so get on over there! The inside is cute and cozy and they accommodated our party size nicely. They had some good music playing in the kitchen too which we appreciated! Nonetheless DONT MISS THIS PLACE! Please come support and give them your business! Not too many soul food places in Fresno so make this your go to fr!

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