If i could give them 10 stars, i would. I chose this establishment to cater for my birthday party this weekend. Their menu was easy to order and gave suggestions per party size. Truly a hit among the adults and surprisingly, the kiddos! They kids kept coming back for the garlic bread and mac & cheese. My guests loved the tri-tip and had the idea of making tri-tip sandwiches.. GENIUS! I also loved the delivery option. No Stress about having to pick up the food while having to host a party. The order came just in time. Im lucky to have this place in my hometown and can get it whenever I want!! Thank you BBQ152! read more

3.5 stars Bbqqqqq Okay first off, lots of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and service was amazing! Everyone was so welcoming and sweet. Vibes were great. Food however, wasn't that crazy. The brisket was pretty cold and didn't really have flavor. We wanted to taste the Smokey goodness but unfortunately wasn't much to taste . - garlic bread needed more garlic - coleslaw is mid. Just Mayo and cabbage. There wasn't any carrots or vinegar or pepper :( read more

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We ordered the holiday meal from BBQ 152, and everything was absolutely delicious. The brisket was tender, juicy, and full of smoky flavor. The ribs were perfectly cooked, with a great balance of seasoning and sauce. The tri-tip was flavorful, well-smoked, and nice and moist. The sides were just as good. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, the potato salad had a great homemade taste, and the slaw was fresh and crunchy, making a perfect complement to the meats. Service was excellent--friendly, helpful, and well-organized, especially for a holiday pickup. Everything was ready on time and packaged nicely. Overall, BBQ 152 delivered a fantastic holiday meal with quality meats, tasty sides, and great service. Highly recommend read more

catering 20 out of 10 the food was great however the website for catering states that the bank account will be charged one day prior to catering event but they did not do that they waited 3 days after the event which was odd to me maybe not put that on your website? read more

Good food, good portions good price plenty to satisfy your hunger. I recommend you give it a try

Today was a TRI TIP day. Solo inside the restaurant. The AC was on & plenty of seats available the the soda drinking machine was in full operation mode. The large Tri Tip was cruising for a serious FOOD COMA. I had to give my pillow at home some HEAD. It was delish. Muy Bueno!! Que Rico la comida. The music they had playing was some old Dixie land blues music. Not many restaurants have that kind of music playing. I was totally happy. Next time I got to bring my sister, then mom, then some friends then...... read more

BBQ 152 - Tri Tip sandwich. chili beans, Spicy BQ sauce and black cherry soda. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

This place is amazing. Always stellar BBQ, great craft beer selection and very friendly, professional and helpful staff. I've been coming to this place for years and I've never had a bad meal or experience. Outside area is very nice to enjoy a pint and relax. Definitely a gem in Gilroy. read more

Eric...what changed? I get feeding the masses at multiple locations is difficult and few will ever be happy. But why change what worked in the first place. I've frequented BBQ 152 (Gilroy) and Trail Dust (Morgan Hill). Both are were a staple for good tasting BBQ food. No I don't have pictures when pictures are not needed when a good amount of people are asking a simple question - what changed and why? The portions of everything got much smaller. The flavor of smoked BBQ just is not as pronounced as it used to be and the smoke ring is thin. The BBQ beans were flavorless and under cooked as was the garlic bread. The coleslaw missed the "tang" it used to have. Please return to your roots. read more

Yum! Great lunch find. I asked the waitress which meat was the best, the brisket was her first and quickest answer. I went with Cole slaw and Mac and cheese. The brisket was good, not the juiciest but flavorful. The spicy sauce was great. The Cole slaw was ok, if I went back I would try the beans. The Mac and cheese was tasty...not typical American cheese. Good value though! read more

BBQ 152 - Brisket meal with Cole slaw and Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

Gasmin was very helpful and sweet. The food was fantastic and I would highly recommend the burn ends.

Excellent! 1/2 lb of ribs (maybe 5-7 ribs, (still had some bite but easily came off bone) 1/2 lb of brisket (nice fatty & seasoned just right) Bbq sauce Smokey & good Fast & friendly We'll be back for sure! read more

Came here on a Tuesday and it was empty so no lines. Service was quick and the food was good! I'm not a bbq expert but will definitely be back for their Mac and cheese! read more

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Had a long day out and my bf was craving bbq so we came out here and decided to try the 3 meat combo to share. We got Tri tip, brisket, and ribs with Mac n cheese and potato salad. The meats were really good and soft. I don't know my meats well but one of them had a couple pieces that were super salty, but otherwise, it was really good. We didn't care too much for the sides. The Mac n cheese was good but it wasn't really the typical Mac you would get at a bbq spot. We also added an extra cornbread so we could each have one and it comes with butter and honey, which I've never used on cornbread before. It honestly wasn't that great, it was a little dry and not sweet even with the honey. They also can sell out of their meats for the day. Overall good meal and friendly service. Lots of parking and seating inside and outside. Would recommend! read more

Went in to get a to go order not sure what to get and Angelina recommended the Tri tip. I loved it! Very well cooked. She was very sweet and friendly. Definitely coming back! read more

BBQ 152 - Tri Trip - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

One of the BEST BBQ spots I've ever tried!! The meat was insanely flavorful, perfectly cooked, and unbelievably juicy -- every bite was amazing. You can really taste the quality and the passion behind the food. I'm already thinking about my next visit. You need to try this place!! read more

I keep trying to eat this place cause it's in my town but man every time I go here there's some kind of issue .. absolutely no bark on the ribs. The brisket I just had was like sandpaper. And I really don't understand it because I eat a Aptos barbecue and trail dust all the time .. both of them are amazing .. I think it's all the same owner also .. stick with the pulled pork Sammi .. i'm guessing I'll give it another run seven months after I forget about it. read more

First time here and what a hidden gem in Gilroy! The chicken and ribs were super tasty--juicy, smoky, and full of flavor. The service was awesome too, really friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

BBQ152 is a pretty good with a diverse selection of meats and sides for reasonable prices! FOOD [4/5] ---------------- + Brisket [3.5/5] Really good portion sizes, just a bit tougher than I would've liked. I thought it could've had a bit more seasoning as well. Overall, still a pretty good serving brisket with room for improvement! + Baby Back Ribs [5/5] Deliciously tender and juicy! You can't go wrong with ordering this. We got a full portion size and it fed two people almost comfortably (with another entree). I would definitely order this again if I ever returned to this establishment. :) + Mac & Cheese [5/5] SUCH A GOOD SIDE. Cheesy, salty, and made super well! Would definitely recommend this as a side if you're a cheese lover. + Coleslaw Salad [5/5] I personally really liked the coleslaw (I think it's a combination of apples & cabbage with a cold creamy sauce), although half of our party did not enjoy it as much so it could be a hit or miss. SERVICE [5/5] ------------------- Friendly service and answered our questions kindly. AMBIANCE [5/5] ----------------------- The outside seating is such a vibe at night! read more

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Got the brisket and pulled pork which was wonderful and really tender. Potato salad is really good. Has a hint of a smoky flavor. Baked beans are tasty. Macaroni and cheese is okay. A bit in the dry side. Cornbread is moist. Comes with butter and honey. Garlic bread is chewy and good. The BBQ sauces come in mild and spicy. I liked both a lot but the spicy has a nice kick. Well balanced in flavor. Great selection of Beers on tap. I reheated my food the next day and it was very delicious! The potato salad seemed to have changed and tasted so much better. First served, it was not very cold and I could not taste seasonings. The next day, coming out of the fridge really cold, it's more smokey and really unique and delicious. I think it needed an overnight chill to bring out the flavors. Order outside and eat inside or outside. Con: The amount of flies inside the restaurant. They were 4-5 big ones constantly buzzing and trying to land on our food while we were sitting right in front of it waving them away. It was very gross and hard to enjoy the experience. So we took it home. I understand they must have come from the outside area but there was way too many to avoid and maybe a fly trap is needed. I believe this can become a health hazard if it's not taken care of right away. read more

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Our second visit to this location. Bring on some Q! We must not be ordering correctly. This was our second visit to this location. We really like the way that their patio is laid out. We arrived early, there was only one picnic table in use outside. I never went inside. Customer service was excellent. There was a minor issue with my "Toast Points" in that my credits didn't automatically display. The cashier asked if I wanted to reverse the transaction so I could use my points, but I told him that I would save them until our next visit. We ordered a Three-Way Combo with "JUICY" Brisket, Hot Link, Pork Ribs with Cole Slaw and Baked Beans as our sides. Our meal also came with some Pickled Veg and a slice of Garlic Toast. The Hot Link was, like last time, terrific. The Pork Ribs did not have the Rib Tips attached like our past visit. They were tender but not quite fall off the bone. The "JUICY" Brisket was NOT JUICY at all. As the cashier walked past us after delivering an order to another table, he asked how we were doing and I showed him our Brisket and told him that it was in no way JUICY. He apologized and told us that we would go to the kitchen and find some more to our liking. What he brought out was twice as much as our first batch and it was moister, but it was NOT JUICY. Even the BBQ Sauce on the side didn't bring it to life. There simply wasn't enough fat on the Brisket. The Garlic Bread was good. The Cole Slaw wasn't cold enough for me. The Baked Beans were some of the best that I've had with BBQ because they were hot and not sickly sweet. We noticed a San Jose Police Officer picking up at least three trays of food and two Gilroy Fire Battalion Chiefs enjoying their lunches while we were there. (Trust me - most Emergency Service Personnel know how to eat!) That's why I suspect that we're ordering wrong or perhaps we need to go when it's busy, so the meat doesn't have time to dry out. read more

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We stopped by this BBQ restaurant while on the road and absolutely loved it! The food was delicious and the ambiance was really charming. The only small downside was that some of the meats were a bit cold, but everything else was excellent. Would definitely come back! read more

BBQ 152 - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

Wow, what a dinner, outstanding BBQ, didn't even need extra sauce. Tri tip? Incredible, moist, full of flavor. Pulled pork? Heavenly, melts in your mouth. Sides weren't half thought out either, they were full of flavor, not too dry, not soggy, perfect consistency. Staff was friendly and helpful, dining room warm and had the feel of a hometown BBQ joint. Blues playing and comfortable. Don't know when I'll return to Gilroy, but when I do I will be coming here for sure! A+ read more

This place is pretty dang good. I live in Los Banos California and this place is waaayyyyy better than any place in LB. The ribs, brisket etc.... Really good. I recommend this place if you are craving some meat. The outside seating is a plus. read more

I absolutely LOVE BBQ152, not just for their delicious food, but for their great customer service. I had my Bday early dinner today and the staff brought me a delicious Cobbler Berry Pie with a candlesuper sweet, thank you! read more

BBQ 152 - BDay dessert - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

Tried out BBQ 152 because we were in Gilroy near dinner time. They have their own parking lot, that's nice. Ordered outside and there are several outdoor dining tables. There is indoor dining too. I got the 4 ribs combo dinner $20.75 comes w/ 2 sides and a slice of bread. My sides were potato salad and Cole slaw and picked cornbread as bread. Ribs kind dry and some ok, got sauce to cover up the meat. Potato salad tasted ok, Cole slaw was ok too. Cornbread pretty dry, butter helped. Hubby got brisket combo meal Reg $17.75, meat ok to dry, beans meh, Mac & cheese he really liked, I thought not cheesy at all. It's pretty popular place for locals I guess. I probably won't be going back. 2 unisex bathrooms inside. read more

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After spending a lot of time in Texas, it's hard to find good BBQ in this area. They do a decent job, but they are on the expensive side, considering it's basically a fast food place that serves BBQ. Still, the sandwiches are tasty and if you're dying for BBQ, it's pretty much the only place in town. read more

Hands down, BEST BBQ I'VE HAD IN CA so far. We stopped here on our way back from the coast and loved it. Service was fast and almost all the tables were taken when we arrived. I ordered the reg brisket sandwich with a mac & cheese side and it was SO GOOD. I literally didn't get pics bc I was so excited to eat but we will be back next time we're in the area for sure!! read more

I ordered brisket, unfortunately it was dry and overcooked. Not so sure it was worth the money read more

Food was so incredible! It was our first time here and we will definitely be coming back soon. The service and staff was great and the outdoor seating very clean ! read more

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Found on yelp looking for dinner after Gilroy Gardens. I have been to the meccas in Texas and know good BBQ the pork and brisket meet was great. I rate the sauce good but not that great. Will come back again next time I'm in town. read more

Well first off girl at the register great food good . Then the girl sitting near to me took her shoes off and just kept curling her toes . Lol I do not know if this is the custom In this town but food tastes terrible after that read more

Absolutely unacceptable, and I am not one to use that word litely. Ordered the burnt ends meal to go and recieved about 80% fat vs meat. Who does and and then serves it to a paying customer ? read more

BBQ 152 - Supposed to be burnt ends. Just a fatty mess - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

The best bbq in town , and they have a whole variety of good beer my favorite is the guava it's a must to try . they have excellent service , Yully has always been so helpful in understanding what to get in the menu & beer preferences. read more

Great BBQ, vibes ,and service!!! Always hits the spot when you are feeling bbq! They even have another location in Salinas which is just as good! If you are in the area of these two location, I highly recommend :) read more

BBQ 152 is a Gilroy staple. It's been here for years. It's always fun stopping in, but it's gotten overrated overhyped and expensive. // Brisket. First bite was incredible. Tender. Almost fell apart when I stabbed it with the fork. Melts in the mouth. A couple other slabs, however were tougher, but still tasty with bbq sauce. // Ribs. Four ribs for large plate, six ribs for half a rack. I think that pig was on a little big boned and on a diet. Not much meat, but tender and good with sauce. // Sides: mac n cheese not edible. Potatoes salad was chunks mustard style. A little bland but I added some bbq sauce. Corn bread blah but crust was nice and toasted. // Ambiance. Big screen tv inside was nice. Everyone super friendly. Clean. // value. Overpriced! We had fun and enjoyed the food, but it might be another few years before I get excited about coming back read more

BBQ 152 - Half a rack rib plate. Six ribs and two sides plus cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California

Friday night... what a place to relax and enjoy good BBQ with friends. Had a family platter, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, sides..... casual ambience. read more

We visited yesterday, I had a rack of ribs. Tritip sandwich, and pulled pork. The food was great. I'm very judgmental of my barbecue restaurants because my husband is the best in my book.. but the food was great and the service was even better. Daniel helped us to make sure our food was cooked to our liking and served with all of our condiments. Mad our experience that much better! read more

We had 152 BBQ cater the food for an event for 60 people. Working with the catering manager Stormy was an easy and smooth process. I went back and forth a couple of times with questions and received quick responses. The food arrived on time and was hot. Everyone raved about how wonderful the food was. 152 will have some new customers! read more

We stopped by at 7:00pm on a Saturday night and had a rack of ribs, tri tip and 2 sides. We're pretty picky when it comes to bbq as we're big home smokers and have traveled across the country and eaten in some amazing places for lip smacking bbq. The ribs and tri tip lacked any smoked flavors but the bbq sauce was pretty good. The coleslaw and potatoe salad was good as well. The servers seemed to have a bit of an attitude (maybe we caught them on an off day). They called our name but didn't bring the food to the table; but they did for a family next to us. Overall, not a place I'd go back to I'm sorry to say. read more

In Gilroy for a wedding and had some time to kill. Found this delicious roadside place. Meet a couple groups of people also enjoying some food. Tender brisket with the spicy bbq sauce. I'm a fan for sure. Mac and cheese was not my favorite. Good but I prefer a creamier base. Beans had good flavor. Garlic bread was recommended and it was good. Pickled vegetables had a nice bite to it. Great place to fill up and chat with some locals and out of towners! Wish I had room for dessert but I was too full! read more

BBQ 152 - Brisket. Beans. Mac & Cheese. Garlic bread. Spicy bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilroy, California