This quaint little barbecue place has some some great food and great customer service. Located near Town and Country a well known super market in Porterville, is a small location but big in service. The prices are reasonable and the portions generous. The tri-tip was quite good. Their coleslaw had a lil zing to it and was also tasty. A highly recommend if you're hankering for BBQ. read more

The Anvil BBQ - Fixins - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

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Great brisket! Go go go. It's very good bbq. Got the southwestern salad with brisket. Great dressing.

This was my second time ordering here the first time I did not have a good experience as the food was extremely salty so I was a little hesitant to order again but I really wanted a something that wasn't the typical burger or tacos. I ordered the half chicken meal and chose beans and potato salad as my sides and added an extra chicken and dumplings just because I love them. The food was ordered through DoorDash and was delivered on time. And I have to say that I was very pleased the food was delicious! The chicken was fall off the bone tender and was well seasoned. The beans are very good as well as the chicken and dumplings. The potato salad is good maybe not as good as my mom's but that would be really hard to be. I ate part of the chicken and the chicken and dumplings tonight and will have the rest for another meal. It also came with a large piece of bread and that was nice as well. All in all a very good meal and one that I would recommend to others. I will definitely be ordering here again! read more

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bro... you want barbecue? stop scrolling, this is the spot. tons of side options, easy to get the meats you want, their sandwiches are really good and don't feel lacking. the picnic benches are not ideal imo and the layout was a little cramped, but luckily it wasn't too busy haha. I wasn't bothered by the prices for the quality of food and man I'd like to make it back here to give it another go sometime. read more

The Anvil BBQ - pulled pork sandwich, some kind of beans, dumpling something or other - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

Good friendly service. Country style outdoorsy atmosphere inside with picnic tables, table cloths, and bench seats. My son, Max, loves the Anvil Burger with Pulled Pork, cheese, and bacon. I like the Southwest Salad with Brisket or Tri-tip. I will also have the small pulled Pork Sandwich Combo with Sweet Beans and Potato Salad. The new menu board has it as a small Brisket Sandwich Combo now. My wife loves the Chili Beans and garlic bread. She often orders it so that she make take it to work for lunch the next day. Get there early, because the stay open until 7 or until they run out. Yesterday, Apr 30th, they had run out of Brisket. The Anvil BBQ is my go-to restaurant for Barbecue! read more

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First time here in a while. Very pleased. Half chicken was excellent, as are the sweet beans. Potato salad is still passable. Good value. People are nice, service is good even when busy. (Only downside: the plastic utensils are really lousy. Bring your own. ) read more

Went for a late lunch and the food was fantastic served quickly with great service. Perfect place for quality BBQ. Great serving size especially for the price. Spent the same amount of money here maybe less than I would for fast food and for higher better quality food. read more

Incredible bbq. Good pricing, quick service, delicious food! I went 5 days in a row and tried different items each time. I will go to Porterville just for Anvil BBQ! read more

I heard about some good barbecue at Anvil BBQ in Porterville, so we took a ride over to check it out. I didn't find any problems that some of the ratings show. Overall , the food we tried was good. The tri tip, while often dry in bbq joints, was quite good - moist and tender. The ribs were delicious. A bit under cooked for my liking, as I would have preferred a bit more fat being rendered. The brisket was dry and I was told that the overnight pit worker got the temp up a bit high. But, it worked well on the small sandwich I ordered with some of their spicy bbq sauce added (something I normally never do) because it was a good sauce. Potato salad was the only side we tried and it was very good. The condiment table was the most complete I have experienced. Just about anything you might want with barbecue. I don't care much for BBQ sauce but the Anvil sauces were good, one very sweet and one sweet and spicy. The service was friendly, fast and very helpful. Vanessa is a boon to the business. The decor gets an "A+" and helps create the "Barbecue Funky" style that I like so much. We'll be back and hope to see you there. read more

Best Philly cheesesteak I've had in a very long time If you've not tried it, definitely need to read more

It's a 10 out of 10 for me. I went in on my lunch break and got the pulled pork sandwich combo. The bread was soft on the outside and slightly toasted on the inside. It was perfect. The pulled pork had a nice Smokey taste and was tender and flavorful. (I added the spicy and original bbq sauce to the sandwich) both sauces were perfect. And the two sides I got were chili beans and potato salad. The chili beans were amazing. I'm from Visalia and I will drive out here from now on when I'm in the mood for BBQ. Good job Anvil read more

The food is delicious and the customer service is amazing, We come from Visalia to eat their delicious food. The Anvil Burger is the best!!

Passing through and stopped for bbq. The brisket was amazing. Their sweet and spicy sauce is really good but a little spicy for me. So good I used it anyway. The sweet beans and cucumber salad were also great. Highly recommend and their prices were very affordable read more

food was good, service was terrible. felt like I was being rushed because it was almost closing time. Lady in the front was rude

This is a nice little gem in Porterville. The food is always delicious if you're a fan of barbecue I haven't ever ordered anything except the Hobo Sandwich, which is tri tip shredded with grilled onions on a crispy, french hoagie roll, smothered in your choice if barbecue sauce (sweet or spicy). I always opt for spicy. It's about 15 dollars per person and well worth it, as the food is extremely filling. There is also a little side bar with condiments of your choosing, including extra BBQ sauces, peppercloncinis, jalapeños, salsa, etc. I recommend grabbing plenty of napkins, something to drink from either the fountain drinks or the fridge and sitting at one of the picnic tables outside. read more

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Thought some BBQ would hit the spot. Not quite. Food was delivered hot and the order was correct. Wanted beef ribs but they are not on the menu. The pork ribs were a little tough, not succulent and tender. Cole slaw was odd, but I guess it would appeal to someone. If you like vinegar and spicy. Garlic bread was saturated with something, not butter, and just not good. Other reviews rave about the beans, but I skipped them. Not going back, I can do better at home. read more

Friendly staff and solid bbq. Everything seemed in the warmer and made within the kitchen. The only flag was the masks on employees were not on all the time when handling the food. In fact, when we arrived they put their masks on during this COVID epidemic. The food purchased were two entrees: - 3 Ribs - Pulled pork with beans, coleslaw and garlic bread HUGE TIP: I got the pulled pork plate to make my own pulled pork sandwich with the garlic bread and slaw. Would definitely come back and try the tri-tip or something else on the special menu. read more

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Was driving back from the sequoias and found this great gem. We didn't want to stop for fast food, or go out of our route back, so we waited to reach Porterville and stumbled upon this amazing bbq place. We had a tri tip sandwich, ribs, sweet beans and potato salad and everything was absolutely delicious. There were no leftovers. The woman who took our order was incredibly sweet, we'll definitely be back on our next trip. read more

I do not why, but it has taken me a very long time to finally visit this place. Please is in the town and country plaza and with faded and inconspicuous signage. Maybe a paint job is in order. I got the chicken barbecue dinner. It comes with two sides and garlic bread. I chose "spicy beans" and their cole slaw. Really liked the spicy beans, it was different. Chicken was a big portion (I suppose it should be because it was supposed to be a half chicken). Reason I am mentioning this is that the chicken was plump, was juicy and had lot of meat. I thought this dinner would last me for 2 meals when I first saw it, but clearly, it will be more than that. Whole shebang cost a little over $14. Well worth it. Will be going back read more

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My ribs were perfectly done and tasty. Pasta salad was good too. Cute little place and the staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Hidden gem. Great food and friendly staff. Ordered the brisket/pulled pork sandwich with two sides. Classic Texas style bbq. Will be coming back. read more

Yes! just the way I like my Barbecue. simple and uncomplicated but delicious. I need to try the tacos next! read more

What a find!! A little hole in the wall, driving through to the Sequoias. Amazing pulled pork sandwich, brisket, baked beans etc. can't recommend it enough!!! read more

If you want barbecue in the city of Porterville to this is one of the top places to get it. Their beans are amazing and their barbecue is delicious . The service is fast read more

The staff was friendly. Interior decorations were adorable. I got the southwest salad with brisket. I personally prefer shredded lettuce when it comes to certain salads because it makes it easier to eat. I got the brisket as per the staffs suggestion. DELICIOUS. Seriously top 3 best brisket I've ever had ( and I lived in Texas for 6 years). The dressing was SO a good! The pasta salad was good but definitely needed more sauce. Once I put some of the dressing on it from my salad I was 10x better. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad. Next time I'll try the beans and cole slaw as well as other meats. read more

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The food is outstanding, since moving to Lindsay and depend on public transportation I have been unable to enjoy the trip tip sandwiche. I buy two so I can enjoy the leftovers, please tell me you have delivery service. Thank you and happy new year!! read more

Fabulous Some of the best BBQ Great Friendly Staff The HOBO sandwich only downside was it was too hot to gobble down. Sauce was perfect and the bread was crusty deliciousness. Really hit the sandwich home run. Keep up the great work read more

Amazing food and friendly service. I definitely will go there often. Not too pricey either compared to other bbq restaurants

I have been to the Anvil BBQ on several occasions and they have some very good food. I have had the tri-tip sandwiches, the chicken sandwiches, their cole slaw, and Chicken Dumpling soup ( TO DIE FOR!!). I had the (3) pork rib dinner with Spicy chili beans and the pasta salad. The ribs were seasoned perfect and the meat came off the bone, so delicious!! The spicy chili beans were good. They had chili's mixed and made the chili pop!! The pasta salad was glorious, with chucks of pepperoni and tomatoes, it was awesome. A bread roll came with it, and DANG!!! So good. I recommend this BBQ place you will not be disappointed. And they follow all the COVID rules. Eat here you won't be disappointed!!! read more

The Anvil BBQ - The pork ribs, the pasta salad, and spicy chili beans...oh yeah and that glorious roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

Meh is what describes this place. The lady in the front is not so friendly, kind of feel rushed about the process. I got the tri tip dinner plate with 4 oz of brisket added on and a large Diet Pepsi. I was excited to have bbq today however I was very disappointed. I spent $27 on this plate. None of the bbq is fresh, looks to be cooked and reheated from previous day. Start off with the brisket: no smoke or bbq flavor, it was chopped up on small pieces, not exactly how brisket should be. I got 4 oz, not even sure if it was even 4 oz. Now to the tri trip, no flavor very bland, very minor smoked ring, fully cooked all the way through, cut into tiny pieces with some small slices. Not happy with that. The Chile beans was decent, the potatoes salad has no flavor very bland. As a bbq enthusiast, I would never recommend this place. read more

Delicious food! They provided food for a group gathering. Everyone loved the meat! The food was catered. read more

If you're a resident of the small city of Porterville, CA, and you're in the mood for some authentic, Texas-style barbecue, you don't need to travel all the way to Texas, as you're blessed with Anvil BBQ, which serves delicious barbecue, smoked, Texas-style. The wood-fired smoker is just outside the restaurant, and takes up a couple of very worthwhile spaces in the parking lot. Next to the smoker is lots of oak, which grows native in the Porterville area, and makes for great smoking wood. Oak is very similar to hickory, and totally interchangeable. At my home in Roseville, CA, I smoke with oak, as it's native, and all I have to do is to gather dead branches, take them home, and cut them to size with my chain saw. Anvil Barbecue smokes the meat, Texas style, over wood, for REAL barbecue. The dining room is long and narrow, and furnished with picnic tables, just the way a barbecue restaurant should be. The restaurant works on what I call the "taqueria format," in that you walk up to the, make your selection from the menu, pay for your order, and when your order is ready, it will be brought to you. Barbecue is an informal food, and I prefer to enjoy barbecue in an informal dining room, such as Anvil BBQ. As much as I enjoy a full-service restaurant, I don't think "full service" applies when it comes to barbecue. Anvil's dining room would make a Texas barbecue joint proud... Anvil BBQ's menu is very simple, to the point, and pure barbecue. The menu is posted above the counter, on an "old school" blackboard, and I didn't see any printed menus during my visit. From the "Sandwiches" section of the menu, I ordered a "Large Pulled Pork," and I added two optional sides; "BBQ Baked Beans" and "Potato Salad." The large sandwich features a generous helping of delicious, juicy, tender, smoky pulled pork, cooked to perfection in the outdoor smoker. Yes, it's Texas-style, but if you're a fan of Carolina-style barbecue, where pulled pork is king, you'd love this pork, as it's SO GOOD! The pork was served on a toasted garlic roll, which made for an outstanding sandwich. I added a little of the spicy in-house made barbecue sauce on my sandwich, and after taking my first bite, I was transported to "barbecue nirvana." Great barbecue! The side of potato salad was delicious, and is some of the best potato salad that I've enjoyed in a long time, but the beans were the real winner! I'm a fan of beans of any variety, especially baked beans. These beans aren't your mama's baked beans, as they're not baked in a casserole, as they have lots of bean juice, with chunks of barbecue been in them. The beans were juicy, flavorful and tender, and I absolutely loved them! If you're a lover of beans, like I am, do yourself a favor and order a side of beans. If you've ever wanted to enjoy authentic, Texas-style barbecue, at a restaurant that would be right home in the Texas hill country, but you don't want to travel to Texas, do your taste buds a favor and pay a visit to Anvil BBQ, located in Porterville, CA. You'll love the barbecue! The food is delicious! The dining is informal, along with the friendly service, and Anvil BBQ serves barbecue the way it's meant to me. I award this fine restaurant 4 stars for excellence in every category a "foodie" could love. read more

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From Las Vegas for a few days while our son play baseball against the college here. We saw this BBQ place last year, went there and they were closed because of a family emergency. This year we finally had a chance to make it there, and so glad that we did. You are first welcomed with the BBQ pit in the Parking lot, on the door you read "11am-7pm or until we sell out" just from m that you know for sure it's made fresh daily. The menu was simple. Hubby got the tri tip sandwich and myself the HOBO sandwich. We got a choice of sides, and a drink. I got the chicken and dumplings, OMG sooo good! Saddens me knowing we will have no other reason to come back to Porterville, since my son will bbq graduating from his junior college this May. I'm Just glad we had s the chance to try it. read more

The Anvil BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

I don't live in the area but any time I come up to visit family, this is THE place I have to eat at. In most cases, multiple times during my visit. This is by far the best BBQ I've had anywhere. The inside is great and feels like home. The service is always friendly and personable. I also love that it's not close by me because anytime I'm up in the area it's a special place to come and savor every bite. read more

4 stars for customer service but honestly the beans need more flavor and the brisket sandwhich needed stuff added to it, it had no sauce or anything just meat and bread, .. Maybe you have to ask for it I don't know..id try again just maybe ask to put more stuff in sandwich read more

Great place i wat here often and always good i love the hobo sandwich definitely I recommend this place

Nice place to have a meal. Decent seating for small groups. The tri tip and pasta salad were delicious. The beans were described as having small tri tip pieces and spicy, but none were found. Bread was a little too toasty, but eatable. Overall the food was good, but a little pricey for the portions given. Reception from the clerk was less than enthusiastic, but okay. Clerk needs to improve on customer service. read more

The Anvil BBQ - Tri-Tip Dinner. - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

Craving some BBQ and saw the great reviews on Yelp. It did not disappoint at all. Tri tip sandwich was perfect with spicy sauce and the Jalapeño Coleslaw was excellent. Definitely recommend this place! read more

The Anvil BBQ - Tri Tip sandwich with Jalapeño Coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

Really yummy. Smoked bbq is so good. Perfectly marinated in dry rub with 2 bbq sauce options on the side. They also have a brown sugar marinade they can give you on the side. Their pork ribs are unusually large. Tasty and chewy. Not dry at all. I was served 3 ribs and ate half of one. So much meat and like I said, very large. Potato salad side is good and so is their spicy baked beans with pieces of tri-tip. I was also given a side of garlic bread which complemented the dense entree well. Great quality and reminisce of Texas bbq. Very happy and satiated. Just wish the hubs was here to enjoy it with me. Ample parking and plenty of picnic like tables. When I was there, lots of elderly white patrons. Towards the later afternoon, I saw one family, one female, and one young gentleman. Nice little hidden gem. Heads up - open until they run out of food! read more

The Anvil BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Porterville, California

Great tri tip sandwich, made two full meals ! Service with a smile and ambiance was welcoming. Will continue to frequent this amazing establishment every time the wife jumps in the car lol!!! read more