Didn't know what I was feeling like today so I opened yelp to see what I could get and saw Babas BBQ and it's right around the corner from me so figured I'd go. I wasn't starving but the tri tip fries were recommended - I got the single burger - 10/10- no notes, burger was seasoned well, juicy and tasty. Fries were great, fried perfectly. I was plenty full off this and I think with tip it was $12-13 so great value too. 5/5 will recommend- can't wait to come back and try the tri tip fries read more

Such a great local BBQ spot! You can tell they really care about the food and the people who come in. Everything we had was delicious, but the chicken tacos were definitely a favorite--super flavorful and perfectly cooked. The tri-tip cheese fries were incredible, loaded with tender, smoky tri-tip and plenty of melty cheese. And the onion rings were crispy, fresh, and seriously some of the best we've had. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. It's always nice finding a small, family-owned restaurant that's this consistently good. We'll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends and family! read more

10/10 Will always try again! Top hidden Bbq spot in the area! Got the Tri-Tip Sandwich with fries , to play it safe and it does not go wrong! Service was spectacular! It's just one guy when i came in with the wife. an Welcomed us with arms Ambiance Something you'd want to take out Forsure! small space in the inside read more

I have driven past this location so many times, and finally I had a chance to stop for lunch. I picked the tri-tip sandwich with fries. The tri-tip was bbq to perfection, moist and full of flavor, the bread was toasted and fresh along with the battered fries. So good. This is a good value for the amount you get, and totally love the convenience of the location. There is one table inside, but also a couple tables outside, probably more of a pick up and go, but you can definitely sit and enjoy your meal as well This is a shared commercial kitchen, so not too fancy, just getting down to business, that is ok. Because the food was so good. I will definitely be back to try the hamburger next. read more

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The barbecue was delicious. The owner is very friendly and trying to make sure his recipes of accommodate customers. My biggest complaint is the location and the cleanliness of the whole location. However, Baba's barbecue was clean and super fresh and I would eat there again. read more

Babas is delicious! Period. End of story! Haha They serve my favorite fries and of course with my favorite sauce, their famous Bang Bang Sauce! They are always so kind and help me with my special request. Friendly, and Fun environment. Always great to chat a bit with the owner. I'm now hooked on their wings! Give them a try if you're near by! You won't be disappointed! Babas BBQ has quickly become my favorite spot read more

Babas BBQ - Fries and Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I was looking for a sandwich spot and Baba's bbq came up, I said to myself I could go for some BBQ. The service was great! The owner was very attentive, you can tell he's a local. We ordered a tri-tip sandwich and fries as our side and wow! It was so gooddd. He also gave us some Mac and cheese and that was too die for!! I will be back over and over again read more

Babas BBQ - Tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

The best tritip sandwich I have had. My kids loved every bite! And it's halal so that's amazing. read more

This is so you guys can improve and get better got wings and they were drastically overcooked and soaked in the sauce, which made them soggy on the outside but dry on the inside. Tri tip Tacos I guess we're alright. My wife ate them all, but there was a massive amount of cheese on them. read more

I'm on the fence. I got the gene special. Tri tip and chicken sandwich. First I'll say the visit was alright. Dude was cool at least. Respect his hustle and grind. The sandwich however for me was like 5/10 and after further review, the onions threw it completely off with the burnt char taste. Every bite had this taste of burnt crumbs from like the flat top or something, like all the excess burnt crap got thrown on my sandwich. I wasn't digging it. The tri tip was decent. I'm not gon go tear the sandwich apart, everything came to $19...not too bad , I respect what they doing. It just wasn't it for me read more

As good as it gets. I hope they open a brick n mortar store soon. For now though, they are using a shared kitchen space and a to go spot only. Good quality, flavorful sandwiches. read more

Babas BBQ - Tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Wow that tri tip is absolutely delicious- perfectly cooked, very flavorful and everything was cooked fresh. We enjoyed watching Pilates of the Caribbean while we waited for our beautiful fresh food. This place has such a homey feel. Malek was incredibly friendly and hospitable. We enjoyed getting to know him. The juice place there was a nice treat. Thanks! We can't wait to come back! :) read more

Babas BBQ - Trip tip sandwich YUM! Delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Always hard to find a good BBQ joint when not In the south. Let me tell you about this hidden gem!!! Small business but Big time service and mouth watering food. I swear my daughters didn't even chew lol . It was two deep breaths and their tri tip sandwiches were gone. Flavor was just right portion was extremely generous just as I was told by the many people whom ate there multiple times. Tri tip is smoked fresh every day and all the meat is halal #1 . Best tri tip sandwich west of the Mississippi. read more

Babas BBQ - Very easy to read and understand!! Wish I had pictures of my daughters tri tip sandwiches but they never gave me a chance - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

In response to the business owner. I am not attacking your business. I give constructive feedback. I came in by myself. Service was great, food needs improvement. Happy to share Mac and cheese receipt or potato salad recipe with you. read more

He said the order would be :15-:20. Once we paid he said it would be :30. It took :51. We understand he's working alone and there was one person in front of us, but that was frustrating since we still had to drive all the way home before we could eat. Take out only. But the most unfortunate part was that it was not the best tri-tip. We all got tri-tip - fries, tacos, plate and sandwich. All were too salty. Only three of the sides were available out of six. Also, there is no option for meat only. Two of us didn't want any sides. No discount. It's $7.50 for mozzarella sticks but he won't take $1 off if we don't get them. Lastly, portions were rather small for the price. He should've put the "plate" in a smaller container. I rarely give negative reviews because everyone has an off day, but it felt deeper than that here. read more

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Malik is a great cook. Food was on point! Best tri-tip sandwich I've had, hands down.

Yes, you need to stop by and try this place. Not only was our Tri Tip Sandwich one of the best ever but compared to what you spend at a fast-food place this is so much BETTER! Every one of my taste buds was doing the happy dance. This is a hidden gem. read more

Food was great! I got the tri-tip sandwich. I kept thinking, man, if there was some au jus!!! The flavor was amazing. Thanks!!

We were in the mood for something new (and halal) and came across this little spot, located in a shared commercial kitchen for take out only. The owner "Baba" was incredibly welcoming and the menu had great options with tacos, wings, sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers. We ordered a tri tip sandwich, tri tip tacos, chicken tacos, boneless and bone-in wings, and a cheeseburger. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned and well sauced! We would definitely go back again! read more

We really wanted to love this place because good barbecue places are hard to find, but the sandwich was so burnt even the tri-tip tasted burnt. Maybe it was just a one off or a bad day, but still super disappointing when you're so excited to try a new place. We couldn't even eat the sandwich because it was so bad, we had to throw it away. It also took a pretty long time and seemed unorganized. But like I said maybe we just caught em on a bad day. read more

Babas BBQ - Sandwich was so burnt. - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

What a hidden gem! We had the tri tip sandwich and everything was delicious - the meat, the fries and even the bun. Great pricing too. It can be hard to find but we found out it's in the prep kitchen so mostly food to go with limited seating. They also had mashed potatoes and gravy which was also sublime. Highly recommend this family owned business! read more

Babas BBQ - Tri-Tip Sandwich yum!! - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

One of the more satisfying meals I've had in quite a while The food was delicious and the portions were great The owner is very friendly and takes pride and his business and his barbecue is artwork Seating is a little difficult, but that's to be expected with a smaller location. read more

I've tried this place on three different occasions...all a fail...not sure if google and yelp hours are wrong but two out of the three times the place stated open yet upon arriving the place was closed and was on the weekend when you'd think one would be trying capture the weekend crowd. Then the third time the tri tip which is seems to be the specialty was unavailable yet one arrived right at opening. Just an idea might want to revise business hours for "for sure opening times and food availability." I'm only one person and mind you have tried 3 separate times imagine how much business overall you could be losing out on because I can tell you the weekend day I came it was someone walking up just as I was leaving for me to have to tell them the place was closed. Not everyone is giving your place 3 tries as 3rd time I thought would be the charm for me but nope! Good luck with your business venture hope you manage to last with such inconsistency. read more

If you're anywhere near Babas BBQ and don't order the tri tip sandwich, you're doing it wrong. Absolutely exceptional -- perfectly cooked, tender, packed with flavor, and piled high just the way it should be. Shoutout to Malik behind the counter -- the man is a legend. You can tell he genuinely cares about customer service and takes pride in serving great food. That kind of energy makes the whole experience even better. The fries and onion rings are fantastic on their own, but let's talk about that homemade "Bang Bang" sauce... that's the game changer. It takes the sides to another level and has me thinking about my next visit already. Don't forget the wings! Safe to say they just secured another regular customer. read more

They are using the "drop in kitchen" on Sunrise and Antelope. We ordered 3 tri tip sandos, a burger and tri tip tacos with fries, onion rings and cheese sticks. The tri-tip was very tender and flavorful. The sauces and toppings were also very good. Overall the food was tasty, and the owner was nice and working hard to put out a good product. Well worth the prices for the flavor, quality, and serving size. WE WILL BE BACK! read more

Just happen to stop in on our way home. Tri tip sandwich was so good! Very tender and the sauce they use was very good. We had the best customer service, The guys that work there are super friendly . We will definitely be back. read more

Baba's BBQ is that hidden gem spot where the portions are legitimately huge -- you will not leave hungry, trust me. I went in expecting solid BBQ, but the tri-tip blew me away. It's smoked perfectly, super tender and juicy, with that classic California tri-tip flavor. Pair it with their chimichurri, and it's next-level -- fresh, herby, garlicky. I could eat that combo every day. The vibe inside is super homey and welcoming -- nothing fancy, just cozy, laid-back, and feels like you're eating at a friend's place. Shoutout to the owner Malik -- he's genuinely one of the nicest guys running a spot like this. Super friendly, chats with everyone, and you can tell he takes pride in what he's putting out. Also try the Bang Bang sauce! read more

Babas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Excellent food, quality customer service, hands down a great sole proprietor small business.

Hidden gem* This place is worth a try, Fair prices, Delicious food and Top tier Barbecue. Run by Malik always fast and perfectly prepared with a down to earth vibe read more

Had the Tri-Tip sandwich n it was amazing! The meat was delicious n plentiful, really great Had fries with it and while I wasn't expecting much, they were perfect. Absolutely will return!! read more

Delicious food! Mom and son shop. Wonderful service. The tri tip is so juicy and yummy cooked to perfection

Tri-tip was excellent, as was the onion rings and baked beans. Service was fast and friendly

The food here is so good. The tri tip is tender and flavorful. The bread the sandwich was on is soft like a cloud but also perfectly toasted and the fries are some of the best. There aren't really any places around that have tri tip but I was craving it so I googled to see where I could find a tri tip sandwich and this place popped up. I got one with a side of onion rings and added the onion rings to the sandwich and it brought it up another level. I'll definitely be back. read more

Babas BBQ - Tri Tri-Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Great food! Great vibes! And generous portions. Come try Malik's famous Tri Tip Sandwich with his special award winning sauce and I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

I wish I took a picture! Really good tri-tip. Flavorful, juicy and tender. We will have to try the other things on the menu but for our first time there, we had the tri-tip plate, tri-tip sandwich and tri-tip French fries. They were not skimpy on the meat either! My son had the tri-tip French fries and I'm pretty sure he'll have a couple more meals from that. My husband got the sandwich and I got the plate. My plate came with 2 sides and his sandwich came with 1side. We chose mozzarella sticks, fries and onion rings. All the sides were delicious and good value for sure. Thank you Babas! Keep your food quality! read more

Amazing food and amazing service. One of my new favorite spots to eat. Malik is a great chef!

I got the bbq tri tip platter with onion rings & fries. It was absolutely delicious. I felt like we got good portions of meat as well. We also had excellent service as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from here! read more

This place is small but Babas packs a punch. The food is great. The Tri Trip was amazing, the burger was one of the best ive ever had. Onion Rings with the Bamg Bang sauce was great. Will be back for sure. read more

WOW!! This place is incredible. I had the gene special tritip/chicken Sando. One of the best things I've had in awhile. I ate every bite. The owner/chef is awesome, makes you feel very welcome! I am 100% coming back to try something else. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants the best tri tip. read more

Loved the tri-tip sandwich and smoky beans. Small, hole-in-the-wall but tasty, clean, and friendly service.