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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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.

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

Malik is excellent! This place is so good and it is definitely a must stop by if you have not ever been in Citrus Heights. I went about a month me and my wife Brittnee! By the way the juice and smoothies are also healthy and fresh! The service was awesome as if you were at home Malik provided more than exceptional hospitality! Must have the secret sauce on your tri tip sandwich that is a seller enjoy! read more

This tri tip sandwich was next-level amazing. The meat was perfectly cooked--tender, juicy, and packed with that rich, smoky flavor that only great tri tip has. Every bite was loaded with flavor, from the beautifully seasoned beef to the fresh bread that somehow held it all together without getting soggy. The balance of textures and flavors was spot on, and it was filling without being overwhelming. Hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. I'd come back for this alone. read more

I stumbled across this little restaurant going to O'Reilly's on Sunrise and Antelope. I saw a burger on the door, and happened to be very hungry. I don't tend to eat fast food, but thought this could be very different since it was not a chain. To my surprise, it is one of the best hamburgers I have eaten from fast food in a very long time. I have tried their double cheeseburger, tri-tip sandwich, and chicken sandwich. All of which were delicious, and made with quality meats. I have eaten there 3 times in the last month and that speaks volumes about the deliciousness they offer. I say everyone needs to try this burger... Nanette read more

Incredible food and staff! Their tri tip has amazing flavor and I love the fries, onions rings and Bang Bang sauce. I had to order myself a 10 oz container to accommodate my sauce needs lol. Seriously though, such a great place in and out. read more

Best tri tip in town! Tri tip plate and sandwich was so good. The onion rings were probably the best I've ever had. The bang bang sauce was amazing! read more

Food is hella good ngl. Also good convos with the cook. Would highly recommend trying it out

Hands down best tri trip sandwich I've had in awhile. Chimichurri sauce that's used to toast the bread is the delicious. Fries are even above par read more

This is one of the restaurants in a shared kitchen! This little gem is very good and has so much flavor. It's hard to find good bbq out here but these Tri-tip sandwiches will not disappoint! The owner is friendly and knows what he is doing on the bbq. I'm going to try the tri tip tacos next time. read more

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The Tri-tip sandwich and onion rings were good. The food was seasoned well with the grilled onions on the sandwich. The yum yum sauce was a hit with the onion rings, absolutely loved it. Will buy from here again! read more

Food was great. Great service. Went in with 10+ and we were in and out. Would highly recomend

We were looking for a new restaurant to try and found a photo of the tri tip sandwich at this BBQ place that looked good so we decided to drive over and check it out. It was a little hard to find if you are looking for a restaurant sign, since it is a stall inside a ghost kitchen (which we didn't know at the time). But the address on the building matched what was on Yelp, so we went in and were pleasantly surprised to find several food stalls. We were greeted right away by someone from Baba's BBQ. He explained about each different restaurant there. But we were there for tri tip sandwiches and placed our order. There are a couple of tables and chairs grouped together to sit and wait or eat. We used our wait time to look around and chat with the other food vendors. We really enjoyed our tri tip sandwiches. The fresh bakery roll used for the sandwich is smashed with butter and seasonings and toasted. The tri tip was cooked perfectly and sliced nice and thin topped with grilled onions, melted cheese and really good chimichurri and bbq sauce - it is really packed with flavor. The fries and onion rings were crispy and cooked perfectly. And the bang bang sauce with the onion rings is super good. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Babas BBQ - Tritip sandwich with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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The service was top tier and the owner of the establishment was very professional, personable, and had great energy during the stay. I had the tri tip sandwich with the onion rings and it was amazing. I haven't had tri tip in years and it was so good! I will definitely be back. I'm glad I stumbled across this place because I love to support small businesses that are authentic. Malik took care of us and to shout him out in the review. If anyone is in the mood for tri tip please try this place out. read more