Finally a BBQ food truck close to home. We kept passing by this truck for a few weeks now and I've been wanting to try it. Last night the hubby and I finally tried it since it was open. We met the owner who was the sweetest. Ordered online and food was ready pretty quickly. Angel even gave us fresh warm cookies since it was our first time. The cookies were delicious! As soon as we got home we devoured everything. The brisket was soooooooooo good! Seasoned well and the ribs too! The hot link was on point. Cannot wait to have more of it! Will definitely tell my fam about this place because it's such a hidden gem. read more

Bark'n BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I've seen this truck around North San Jose/Santa Clara and have heard good things from my colleagues. The duo running the truck are so kind and the food is delicious! I haven't found too many quality BBQ spots in the area, but happy to say Bark'n BBQ is at the top of my chart! Split the "Smokin' Soulmates" with my friend and it was the perfect lunch portion. Comes with Kettle chips and a side of beans. They also gave me a cookie while I waited for the food. The meat was incredibly tender! Loved the rub they had on the ribs. Brisket was very good as well. Not dry at all. The BBQ sauce is very flavorful-- great combo of sweat and savory. Go support this great BBQ duo! You won't be disappointed. Check their website for their schedule. read more

Bark'n BBQ - Smokin' Soulmates (Ribs & Brisket & 2 Sides) - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Spotted this yellow BBQ "truck". Had to do a double take because the only thing I read was "Bark." Glad to take a closer look and found out it's a BBQ truck!!! Got the $30 combo which came with 3 pork ribs, 3 slices of brisket and a hot link. You can choose other meats for the combos. Other meats were chicken and polish dog. Good ratio of fat in the brisket. Tender and beefy. Pork ribs with slight smokey flavor. I was surprised to really like the hot link; wasn't too spicy, just a little kick. The link goes really well with their BBQ sauce. Sauce was sweet with slight vinegar taste. Sauce is boss! Goes well with the flavor of the meats. The combos all come with BBQ beans, slice of white bread and kettle chips of your choice. The menu says potato salad was another choice of side but not available today. I hope they have potato salad next time. They also have chocolate chip cookies which was pretty good; soft with noticeable vanilla flavor. Overall pretty yummy food. Will try the chicken next time. I think the lady said they're at the Lafayette Street location Tuesday to Sunday. Both the lady and the guy were very nice, friendly and personable which added to the experience. Such a nice addition of good food in this area. read more

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They have a truck right outside the Lowe's at the Pacific Commons in Fremont. I believe it's Mon-Wed starting at around 9/10a. Anyways! Angel was the person who served me. They we sweet and super hospitable! I got the brisket sandwich with a side of beans. The beans were sweet with some bacon chunks. It was good! And the sandwich was beyond my expectations. The meat was SO TENDER, I shared a bit with a coworker and they immediately went to order a sandwich. In total after I ordered, 4 more coworkers went out and ordered the exact same thing after seeing what I got. We were all so full, we couldn't finish our chips! Meat is tender and full of flavor and kept falling off. I will DEFINITELY be going back. read more

Bark'n BBQ - Brisket sandwich. The picture is unassuming BUT it's soft, tender, and falls apart when you eat it. Definitely delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I don't have high expectations for bbq in California, and I'm not expecting Texas quality bbq (by Texas standards this would be abysmal). The food overall was just ok. I got overcharged by like $4-5, not sure how it happened, the payment system does show how the bill adds up to the total. Ok, off to a bad start. It's a trailer on the side of the road and no place to sit. Which is fine by me, I'm just here for takeout. Brisket: the brisket was a bit chewy and wasn't super juicy or flavorful. It was the best of the meats but not great. Chicken: it was ok. Not much to say about chicken. Hot link: O man, it was BAD. No snap, bad texture inside, not hot and didn't taste great. I don't know how you screw up it up. Actually I think I know, I'm 99% sure the hot link is from costco and it's what the hot dog stands sell. But somehow hot dog stands actually make it taste good. This was by far the worst part of the meal and a huge disappointment. Ended up giving the rest to my dog, she loved it. Sides: Sides were pretty good but they were tiny. They are the size of the guacamole cups from chipotle. I also got a dinner roll, 3 slices of pickles and a big thing of pretty bland and thick bbq sauce. Overall, I didn't have high expectations and if they fix the sausage by not using a store bought hot dog, and either lower the price or give you decent size sides, this place could be 3 stars and maybe worth going to if you're really desperate for bbq. In its current state I'm not a fan and would not go back. Owner was really nice though, wish her the best of luck! read more

Bark'n BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Truck not at location I try to go there twice on a Thursday and Sunday sorry I thought I was getting good bbq

Let me just start off by saying that Angel and Paul are absolute GEMS We were immediately greeted with the warmest welcome and smiling faces. A general rule of thumb for me - when you're dealing with genuine souls, you can guarantee the food is going to hit.. and it sure did. Husband and I shared the 3 for $30 combo with double brisket and ribs, which included baked beans, a bag of kettle chips and a slice of bread. Everything was SO delicious, perfectly smoked and tender. Looking forward to trying the rest of their menu offerings, we are estatic to have another bomb food truck around read more

I've gotten food from here twice already, and service is excellent everytime. Angel, the lady running the truck always greets us warmly and she is very easy to talk to. She even stayed open late past her operating hours so I could return and place my order! Super sweet, passionate about what she sells, and overall pleasure to be around. I got the Smokin Soulmates and chose the brisket+ ribs. You can just taste the love she puts in every bite of meat. Her brisket is tender and juicy while the ribs were flavorful and falling off the bone. They pair well with the BBQ sauce, baked beans, bread that comes with the combo. THE SAUCE is super delicious and is so well seasoned, it definitely compliments the amazing smokey goodness of the meats. The chips are solid and our complimentary cookies did not disappoint. The cookies were soft, full of chocolate chips, not too sweet, and a decent size to cleanse your palette after the meal. You can order online, but I totally recommend coming in person and placing your order. She really loves getting to know her customer base and the line moves fast. The truck is next to a plaza so there is plenty of parking, she has a bar with 2 stools set up so you can eat there, but no tables. She takes cash and card. She also accepts NFC payments. read more

Bark'n BBQ - Smoking Soul mates, brisket + ribs. Bread, cookie, chips - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Got the smokin' soulmates because the brisket order I got last time was too good to not get 2 meats this time. Thanks so much Angel and we will see you soon :) read more

Bark'n BBQ - Brisket + Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Painful to write, because they are such nice folk and I so want more good bbq in the area. The links were quite nice. The beef was dry and seemed overcooked. Same for the ribs. drat. read more

Amazing service and very friendly folks! Excited to try the food shortly Angel said they will be putting out seating soon but don't have them this week since it's their first week in this Santa Clara location. read more

Bark'n BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Food and service was great! all the meats were so tender and have a great flavor. looking forward to coming back read more

Bark'n BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is the spot. Wife and I stopped here randomly on a Friday and it was such a a pleasant suprise. If you see this little yellow truck open stop on by and order some food. The hot links have a snap when you bite them and the beans have so much flavor. Whatever you order will taste amazing! read more

Stopped by Bark'n BBQ in Santa Clara and wow--this place is legit. First off, the staff was super friendly and welcoming. You can tell they really care about what they do and take pride in making sure everyone has a great experience. Now the brisket... seriously next level. Perfectly smoked, super tender, and that bark on the outside? Bomb. Easily some of the best I've had in a long time. You can taste the love they put into it. Overall, just good vibes, great food, and awesome service. I'll definitely be coming back read more

I had their chicken and ribs this evening, it was amazing! The ribs were fall off the bone, and the chicken had a nice kick to it. Not to mention, both were tender and juicy! I want to come back and try their brisket! Great customer service as well! Super friendly and welcoming :) read more

If you haven't tried Bark'n BBQ, you're seriously missing out on some of the best barbecue around! This food truck is an absolute gem -- the kind of place that makes you wish you could eat lunch twice. I had the Smokin' Soulmates with brisket and ribs. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the ribs fell off the bone with that nice smoky finish that I like. And the sides were a nice complement to the meats. Everyone on the team was very friendly and you walk away feeling full and happy. I Highly recommend checking them out --BUT, just be warned: you'll be back for more! read more

Came here late at 9 pm and discovered a hidden gem. The food is phenomenal and quite possibly the best barbecue in the entire bay area. Owners are super kind too. We ordered the 4 for 40 and it was plenty for two. read more

The food was delicious and portions were great. Angel was as sweet as a peach and gave me a free cookie as a treat. Keep up the great work!!! :) read more

Came here with my Dad and we absolutely loved it. Couldn't recommend this place more. The best customer service and bbq in Santa Clara.

Amazing bbq and service delicious down to the t chicken ribs and brisket are super tender and juicy I 100% recommend this place to any one looking for some authentic smoked bbq!!! read more

When your 3 year old remembers the yellow food truck from just one visit and spots it from a mile away, and says "mom that's my favorite!" The service is awesome, super friendly and the food is delicious to say the least. Our fave is the ribs and brisket combo we're definitely making this our go to when we're in town! read more

Absolutely fantastic barbecue spot! The ribs, brisket, links, and chicken were perfectly smoked, tender, and extremely flavorful. The potato salad was just as impressive, and was tasted freshly homemade, which went perfectly with the meats. Additionally, what really stood out was the customer service:. The owners were warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. All of this at great prices makes it an easy spot to recommend. I will definitely be back for more! read more