Great news for northern California, one of best BBQ joints if not thee best bbq joint…read more I first found this place on mother's day, googled best BBQ in northern California and Smoke and Meats appeared. We got the food to go, and let me tell you, I kept coming back, The ribs are perfect the flavor is amazing the brisket was so tender it almost melts in your mouth, 3 kinds of sausages cheese, hot and regular amazing the smoke flavor is prominent in everything you taste. There is aways a line, but the line goes quickly, The ambiance is A BBQ RESTAURANT! calm down the decore is western, the sodas come in a can, this is a BBQ joint, the focus is the food. The neighborhood is very cool, the night we went thay had a farmers market with music going on, busy but parking was safe and near. When you do come, say hello to Jeremy the owner, and give him a congratulations for being voted top 10 BBQ in northern California, he was very happy when i told him, we celebrated together as the room cheered and celebrated with us, hears to you Smoke and Meats Keep the meat hot and a table ready, i will be coming back often

Very disappointed!!!…read more My friend suggested this new place he found on Facebook, so I read the reviews and decided to form my own opinion. Honestly, I should have listened to the reviewers. We were given a sample of the brisket and it melted in your mouth. So we ordered 2 plates. The brisket had so much fat that we could barely determine what was meat and what was fat. The BBQ beans were extremely dry, so I didn't eat them; they tasted more like chili than BBQ beans. What was even more disappointing is that, just like the reviews posted a month ago, the restaurant still didn't have pulled pork or ribs available. I really wanted to give this new spot a fair chance, but unfortunately, the food and lack of menu availability left a lot to be desired. Hopefully, they take the feedback seriously and make some improvements.

This is my favorite company for producing meats and I was surprised to learn that it's a Stockton,…read moreCalifornia company; finally, a reason to be proud of Stockton! Their frankfurters are the best (they were better before they started adding the nitrite to make them pink; please stop and return to the simple butchers fresh style) and all of their sausages are fantastic. I don't find a bunch of gristle and bone because the filter it out, unlike Adelle's brand which is rife with junk I don't want to eat.

Best hot dogs made, get the 1/4 pounders!.... Cash only at the factory, sold by case only.read more

Lakewood Meats & Sausage is a family-owned butcher shop. Located in a small shopping center, it's a…read morebreeze to get to and the variety of quality meats and sausages (and sides) will leave you smiling. We have tried a few items and love their pork chops. I don't know what makes them so good, tender and flavorful. Staff are friendly and efficient. We always get a few of their sausages, too. They're definitely worth the visit and we keep trying different things. During the holidays, they fill the store with panetones and various seasonings and cookies. It's lovely! The warm, nostalgic feeling of the classic butcher shop instantly feels magical.

First time purchasing meat from Lakewood and it did not disappoint!! I will no longer purchase any…read moremeat from the grocery stores. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Cute little place that is well organized and the meat selection looked really good. The beef sausage, lamb meat and scallops were so good that I had to go back the next day to buy more. I'm looking forward to trying all the meats in the meat case. Don't sleep on the gelato! Just as good as the gelato I had in Italy.... Excellent!!

I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

I've been here before, but NEVER for a 2 hour wait. Mind you, it's 4th of July weekend just 3 days…read morefrom now. Wait was to be expected, but still SUCKS to wait. After my grueling 2 hour wait, I finally open the door to the sweet smell of meat and air conditioning. Atmosphere is busy, and there were 4 lovely ladies just moving along and getting people their orders. I had the GREAT pleasure of having Allie (hope I spelled her name right) serve me. She was extremely patient and giving me every opportunity to ask questions, describe products and give samples to give me the true taste of what she was describing. She was very chipper, never rushing and made me feel like I NEED to come back! Hoping the management reads my review, typically I only write if service was excellent or notably terrible. This visit, this customer service, will make it that much easier, even waiting for 2 hours. Thank you Allie!

Love this place!!…read more ALL of the sausages are amazing. We have usuals that we get: Chorizo and Hawaiian Luau Sausage (regular and spicy) and trying new ones: British Bangers, Portuguese Linguic, Polish Kielbasa THIS is what they usually serve at festivals: the most delicious Smoked Dakota Fresh Bratwurst - A MUST BUY!! This place gets busy so have patience and expect to wait in line (outside - so be prepared when it is HOT outside) , they only allow 6 people inside at a time. Also, review the menu before going and prepared to place your order. You can still peruse and add while they are preparing your order. Street parking only (or at least that was all I saw) - could be challenging to find a spot. Would I go back?? YES.... All the way from San Jose.

Decent prices new meat counter also does sandwiches now... also can get tacos from the truck out…read morefront and they carry pokemon cards as well pretty kool little neighborhood market the owner and his family are super friendly as well...

Delicious tacos!!!…read more The tacos here are fresh and delicious!!! You know the tacos are good when the fire department shows up to eat. These are one of the top 10 tacos I have eaten... the other 9 are around Los Angeles

Where do I start! I love the staff that works here!!! They are extremely friendly and welcoming. I…read morego to the butcher in the backyard few times a week. They have the best meat and fare prices. The deli meat is sliced to perfection. Definitely recommend going here if you want quality meat for your family.

No one here wears a mask yet, the butchers weren't wearing a mask. The owner wasn't wearing a mask…read more When I questioned them they told me they were healthy. Yet they have all these signs at the door to wear a mask. The owner himself told me he doesn't need to wear a mask because he's healthy. He was a jerk. He asked me to leave after I asked this. He was rude. I also noticed when weighing my cheese- that they weighed my cheese first, then put it in a bag, then charged me for the price with the weight of the bag. It was a 6 cent difference. I asked the owner about that too and he gave me an attitude and explained that it was his policy. I'm not shopping here again. They do not follow proper Covid 19 protocols.

Talk about authentic ! Los Hermanos Meat Market feels more…read morelike a small restaurant or gathering spot rather than a Market. The customer service is second to none and the food is delicious and very authentic tasting a lot of customers here are Mexican so the restaurant caters to that so You get food that is very close to what it taste like in Mexico, more so Michoacan, Mexico. They have a great selection of made food, meats, seafood, cheese, salsa, bread, fruits, vegetables and Mexican products and general products as well. This is a must visit market, but because careful, it's difficult to leave because everything looks so good !

I've been to the market a few times. They have a small kitchen and their food and service is…read moreexcellent !! La Señora, the owner, is usually on site and takes the time to greet everyone. I've always felt welcome here! The menudo is phenomenal!! Today I purchased their meat combo#2. $70 worth of meat which includes cheese and crema. See pic for details.