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    The staff here is the best ... they also have hot fast foods, like ... fried chimichangas, burritos and chicken wings to name a few ...

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    Smoke & Meat BBQ - Smoke & Meat BBQ
Stockton, CA

    Smoke & Meat BBQ

    4.7(273 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Gluten-free friendly

    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

    Brisket was ok and ribs as well. Was given the option to choose fat or lean for the brisket. The…read morebbq sauce was good. The Mac & cheese is not good at all. The potato salad was ok. Both sides I got could have more seasonings because the flavor really needs improvement. The banana pudding was ok but did taste as it has been there for a few days and it had a yellow liquid on top. As for customer service it was great and wish I had a better rating for this place.

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    The Graduate - Steak fries.

    The Graduate

    3.8(61 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    The atmosphere here is a nice family friendly establishment. There is a bar but it is nicely placed…read moreto the side. Plenty of seating. The parking could be a lot could be bigger but I guess we went on a busy day. It was a Sunday. Every screen had the World Cup on and that was nice but with the noise we couldn't hear it. Now, for the food. I ordered a jr burger meal and a personal combo pizza. It came out to $30 and some change. The burger tasted like a kids Super Star Burger. If you've ever eaten there they are a 4 on a scale of 10. It was ok. The combo pizza kind of reminded me of a hand tossed Dominos pizza but maybe a little softer dough. I'd give it a 5 out of 10. I like that Michael's or David's style pizza. This one is ok. There are a lot of other things on the menu and the pricing is a little high. My husband also bought a beer for $6. He isn't used to 2026 prices. He's an old timer and misses the 1990's pricing. I mean who doesn't?! They do have points you can earn but not really sure what that would go towards. The games for kids was ok. The old school pool tables are still there. Bring quarters. It cost $1.50 to play. Overall it seems like a nice place to visit at least once. Give it a try. There might be something I missed that someone else might like.

    Finally made it to the Graduate. I was glad to see for the most part it is unchanged although they…read morecould've remodeled those bathrooms. I am grateful that they ripped out that ancient carpet though! I was also happy to see the ribeye steak sandwich was still on the menu which is exactly what we all ordered. It was very good although I prefer the old way of putting the condiments on yourself. I ended up taking the warm lettuce off my sandwich. Next time I'll order it without. French fries and onion rings were also delicious. Just like before you order at the counter and pick your food up. Staff that night was very friendly and courteous. They still have plenty of seating, a full bar, a handful of games and a couple of pool tables. If you were a fan of the former establishment, you'll be a fan of The Graduate 2.0!

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    Boba and Rolls - After School Roll

    Boba and Rolls

    4.7(48 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    So glad we stumbled upon this place while out in Stockton shopping!…read more Lots of parking and a variety of drink and food options. We were really excited to find boba and sushi in the same spot! I appreciated the variety of rolls I had never heard of before and/or the creative variation of those I typically order. This visit we opted for the Thai tea boba, 2 x rainbow rolls, lion king roll and the after school roll (which I highly recommend). They have a small seating area if you want to eat there and a tablet upon walk-in for placing your order.

    The place itself was nice and clean, with simple and neat decor. Service was okay--the guy helping…read moreus wasn't very energetic, more just chill, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. The food was pretty mediocre in my opinion. I got the Knock Out Roll and the Low-Key Fire Roll. Neither was bad, but nothing about them really stood out or made me feel like I had to come back for them. At around $20 a roll, I also thought the portions were pretty small for the price. Maybe that's just how sushi prices are nowadays, but if so, dang I also got the taro smoothie. The flavor was spot on and I really liked it, but the texture wasn't for me. It had a lot of little pieces of ice throughout it instead of being completely smooth and blended. If that's how they normally make it, it's just not my preference. Overall, nice clean place and nothing was necessarily bad, but for the price, the food didn't really stand out to me.

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    Fondita Mexican Restaurant  - Pescado a la diabla 
(Fried fish in chipotle sauce)

    Fondita Mexican Restaurant

    4.5(144 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Fondita after a recommendation from my cousin and he delivered! Let's get into it…read more.. Ambiance - Fondita is a smallish restaurant, but can still cater to groups big or small. The maximum occupancy is 49 people, but it felt roomier inside than that. The decor is okay and the place seemed clean overall. Service - Service was pretty good. Our server was very friendly, and service wasn't bad. The only blemish was she did not check in on refills very frequently. I managed to get one, but my wife did not. By the time she asked again, we had finished our meal and were ready to go. A pretty small blemish, and not a dealbreaker for us. Food - The food was outstanding. My wife got the fajitas and they looked great! She loved them. I got the alambres and they were fantastic. Add in the homemade tortillas (both flour and corn) and it's an easy five stars! Their rice, beans, and salsa were all good too. No complaints at all with the food. Overall, I'd definitely come back again. The food was great, the people were super friendly and welcoming, and we were able to get a table right away. It's very close to the freeway, so when coming from out of town it's an easy on/off too. Great spot!

    WOW!! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the old Big Lots parking lot just became my favorite…read moreMexican restaurant in town! We came here on a whim last weekend, and OMG, I'm so glad we did. The restaurant is small and not in the greatest location, but the food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. I can't wait to go back! The tortilla chips are a mix of corn and flour, which was a nice surprise. Literally everything we ordered was so good! I went with the build-your-own combo plate and chose a cheese enchilada, beef taco, and beef flautas. My entire plate was delicious, including the rice and beans. The homemade tortillas were so fresh and tasty. Everyone in our party of four enjoyed their food. We split the three-piece quesabirria tacos, and they were excellent. I chose the gravy cheese enchilada for my combo plate, but I also tried my partner's green chili chicken enchilada--both were great. You can choose between red, green, or gravy sauce for the enchiladas, and I definitely want to try the red next time. Don't be turned off by the unassuming storefront and corner location. This place is serving up some seriously delicious food, and it's absolutely worth the visit!

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    Handmade flour tortillas & they give you fresh salsa

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    Fork It - Wings and fries

    Fork It

    4.9(142 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Just another review…read more I've been going since they opened the new location. The owner and staff have been nothing but welcoming and kind. They always offer us samples of their newest additions, and I've always left satisfied. They have rotating desserts and food items and I love that I can always try something different. I'm a creature of habit so my regular is The Tip and their deep fried mushrooms. I can see there are a couple of 1 star reviews. I can tell you now it wasn't over the quality of the food. I have a feeling they are just Karen's and don't like when the staff sticks up for themselves. I enjoy their responses and their food. To the owner and staff, thank you for everything! Keep being you and keeping it real with these "food critics"

    I'd been wanting to try this place for a while now, based on word of mouth. In order for the 2 of…read moreus to get maximum exposure to Fork It's quality, ordered 1 12" Cowboy with BBQ sauce on the side; 1 12" Clucking Bacon Ranch, 1 chocolate cream pie, 1 coconut cream pie and a single order of onion rings. My husband called in the order and I advised him to get there early as things have a tendency to sell out. 15 minutes later he arrived in the small strip mall off Don & Hammer, happy to find a disabled spot almost right in front. The area itself is a bit sketchy but okay during the abbreviated hours, mostly 11AM-4PM.. Closed Saturdays and most Sundays. The two big bags of wonderful smelling food cost $70, and I will describe and show photos of just what you will receive. A special note for the owner's son, Big D. The fact you noticed my guy was both elderly and disabled and offering help with the bags was beyond and above. He doesn't mention it but he's still a bit unsteady after hip surgery. My food rating is 4.5 but genuine kindness bumps it to a full 5! We started in splitting the chicken sandwich. I loved the fresh, lightly toasted bread and the fact this small business father and son team source locally. The roll was dressed with shredded lettuce and a couple ripe tomato slices. Two meaty slices of bacon added to the enjoyment, but what really knocked me out and made this such a fine value, 2 huge, (about the size of your palm and fingers), slices of breast with another half thrown in for good measure. The chicken benefitted from marinating then grilling just right. Missing in action? Any and all ranch dressing-I even looked for to-go containers but none to be found. Comparing notes with DH he said his bread was dripping with sauce to the point of being soggy...I guessed when the sandwich was upright on the drive home everything wet rushed to one side! Stuff happens. The size of these sandwiches is huge but we moved on to the Cowboy for dinner. Cut in two, I took the smaller side, closer to 5". I've deconstructed down to the point of separating out onions, mushroom and tri tip. We opted for Provolone for more of a cheesesteak vibe. Generous slabs of mild cheese helped hold the whole thing together. DH grilled tri tip and ribs for the Stockton Ports game for several years and knew what to look for. The consensus, fair amount of meat, cooked medium well, tender with good flavor. I specified BBQ sauce on the side, which was no problem. That way I could deconstruct my half Cowboy, could be a nurse thing! DH thought too many onions while I thought the ratio to meat was spot on. Sadly the mushrooms turned out to be 3/4ths of one button mushroom thinly sliced for my share. Both grilled onions and mushrooms add additional moisture and flavor. Adding the sauce, a molasses tomato blend with a small peppery kick made for a very enjoyable meal. The onion rings were about 1/2" thick and plentiful. Crispy on the outside while still being moist on the inside with sweet onion. The coconut pie was creamy with toasted coconut sprinkled over the whipped topping. The crust was of interest, buttery cookie instead of graham cracker or standard pie crust. Our chocolate cream pie was a chocolate lover's dream. A light mousse touch to the filling with heavier ganache brownie crust. We're still working on that one. So 4 meals, 2 happy campers and even our dogs give 4 paws up.

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    Valero - food - Updated September 2026

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