Why does this Tri-Tip have to be so ridiculously tender and juicy?! Seriously... why even bother giving me a steak knife? This Tri-Tip was so tender I could've sliced it with an old butter knife from Grandma's kitchen drawer and never missed a beat. And the flavor? Absolutely unreal. I swear that cow was out in the pasture happily munching on fresh grass about two seconds before it made its way to my plate. Every bite tasted so fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor that it almost seemed unfair to every other Tri-Tip I've ever eaten. This wasn't just dinner--it was a full-blown meat experience. Tender, juicy, flavorful, and cooked so perfectly that it should probably come with a warning label: "Caution: May permanently ruin all future Tri-Tip for comparison purposes." 10/10. I'd gladly skip a salad, ignore my diet, and make questionable life decisions all over again for another plate of this masterpiece. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - I was Half way done...only thing I took to go was the "Banana Pudding"...very tasty too!! - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

Big Vic's has definitely improved since my last visit. The meat and barbecue are excellent, and I really enjoy that part of the meal. That said, I still feel the sides are subpar. I usually end up getting the cornbread because the other options don't really appeal to me. On today's visit, I also noticed the price for the sliders didn't match what was listed on the board. When I politely mentioned it to the cashier, she didn't respond or acknowledge it, which made the interaction feel awkward and dismissive. I wasn't trying to make an issue out of it; I was simply pointing out that the posted price should match what customers are charged. If the sliders are $8.78, put $8.78 on the board. If they're $8.24, put $8.24 on the board. It may seem minor, but inaccurate pricing can come across as careless or even dishonest, especially if it happens repeatedly. I also think the front register needs stronger customer service. The person at the register is representing the business, and when a customer brings up a legitimate concern, it should be acknowledged professionally. Having someone more mature or better trained handling checkout would make a big difference. Overall, the barbecue is moving in the right direction, but the sides, posted pricing, and customer service still need attention. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Price for sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

Big Vic's BBQ sounded so yummy when we ordered it two nights ago at Dying Breed Brewery. My husband and I started with Brisket Nachos to share, and after being unimpressed with the flavor and minimal toppings, we decided not to order more. Three other friends joined us and two had a Tri-Tip Sandwich and side of Mac-n-Cheese. Neither food item looked that good, and the meat was disproportionately fatty. On the way home, my husband started feeling like he was going to throw up. He ended up being sick all night, while I had intense gut pain; I ate far less. We learned the next day that one friend had become violently ill and was in the ER. After ruling out many possibilities, food poisoning was deduced. The second friend also threw up but didn't go to the ER. The third friend did not become ill, as she did not eat the food. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Here is the menu we ordered from. - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

If you're a BBQ lover, this is your spot. I wasn't sure what to expect walking in, but this place delivered big time. I got the ribs and pulled pork with potato salad and cornbread on the side -- and let me tell you, not a single bite disappointed. The ribs were perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of smoke. The pulled pork was tender, juicy, and flavorful without needing extra sauce (though theirs is solid too). The potato salad had a creamy, fresh taste with just enough herbs and crunch. And that cornbread? Golden, moist, with honey drizzle -- total comfort food heaven. Portions were generous, the presentation was rustic and appealing (served on a tray with butcher paper), and everything tasted like it was made with care. Will absolutely be back. This is the kind of BBQ that makes you want to plan your next cheat day around it. read more

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As you walk in place looks clean! The young girl at the front has no customer service at all! We ordered the tri tip and beef brisket. They were cold. I had to ask to warm it up. Im used to brisket tasting smokey. It has very light smoke flavor. Their Mac n Cheese is dry. The potatoe salad is not tasty. I feel people rave about this place. Been wanting to try it and was so disappointed! read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Dry mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

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ABSOLUTELY mouth watering meats. The only time ive had better bbq smoked meats is when I smoke it myself. The food is phenomenal. I had the 2 meat meal with ribs and tritip... cooked to perfection the ribs did not need sauce but I had to try their sauce anyway lol I also ordered as sides mac n cheese,and corn bread both excellent an done right. We also ordered a smash burger which had 2 patties some sauce ,pickles cheese and bacon BAMMM! Mind you it was just me and my 15yr old son and we put that food back. We couldn't finish all the food but we gave it our all. Calling all CARNIVORES if youre in the mood for some bbq smoked meats yal gotta give these guys a try. I thought they were a little pricey but after eating there I will be back time an time again. And money will never be a problem if yal serve it up like that!!! Smacking, Slammmin,Bangginn FIRE BABY!!!!Think i got the meat sweats read more

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Amazing food! Brisket is fantastic, so was the pulled pork and jalapeño sausage! Quality of their food never disappoints. Staff are always amazing! And definitely try the banana pudding before you go! read more

I'm giving them 4 stars I really think it's 3 with room to be 5 but the loaded michelada was so good I have to give it a 4. Get it with Pacifico. The ribs were really good melt in your mouth. If you have a first date where you want to get to Know someone bring them here and eat on the patio it's big and private and comfortable. The guy in the store or two guys are a little too serious and could lighten up other than that this place is great. Most likely I will send my son I. To get more food next time I want some read more

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Happened to be in Turlock and decided to order at Big Vic's BBQ from a friend recommendation. I ordered online using the Big Vic app ( definitely get it) and placed an order for pick up. This is my second visit and had tried the pork ribs and tri tip. This time I decided to get the Pulled Pork and the Brisket with the sides of the Ranch potato salad and Mac and Cheese along with spicy BBQ sauce as a condiment. Let me be frank, when you open your styrofoam container, you get presented with items that's not Instagrammable. The pulled pork was wrapped in a foil (no sauce on it) and same goes with the brisket. I've ordered take out at other BBQ joints that plates it without foil but once you know how it's given for take out at Big Vic's, it's not a big deal. Something I wanted for first time people ordering it to go to be aware. When I finally got home, I plated it myself to make it more presentable when I shared my meal to my friends (refer to pic). Even though it was a 20 min ride to get home, when I finally did dig into my bbq, it wasn't hot temperature wise, so I don't think you get it straight from the bbq pit. It was luke warm on eating. Not a big deal for me but wanted to put out that expectations if you order it for pick up. I have to say though besides the temperature, it was pretty good. The pulled pork with the spicy BBQ was great..: not too hot but a good kick to it. I thought the brisket was good also. I definitely enjoyed my meal and there was plenty left from my 2 meat platter that it can be shared with one other or have leftovers. Overall, one of the better BBQ places in Stanislaus county and one I would go back read more

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I've been recommended this place many times and finally decided to try it. We got the cali platter, everyone disliked the slaw and beans. They were very bland. All meats were hard to eat unless drenched in the bbq sauce. The cornbread was good. I was told not to go when the young kids were working but decided not to be that person and just go anyway! Lol definitely will go when I find out when Vic is there so i can give it a different review hopefully. read more

Updating these reviews because their homemade tortillas are amazing!! Only reason they aren't five star (1) ordering online is rough. They don't update their items. (2) I'll never forgive them for us ordering peanut butter pie a week before my 50th birthday and then letting us know the day before they don't have it. No attempt to make it up to us. But I'm still a loyal customer. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Beef rib, wedding roll, mac & cheese and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

Had the Brisket and Potato salad, the brisket was super tender with tons of flavor and the potato salad was amazing too. I definitely recommend. We will definitely be back read more

The loaded michelada and the brisket and ribs were so good! we drove from merced to try this place and it did not disappoint. thank you!!

Tried the pork ribs (perfectly juicy and tender), grilled chicken (nom nom), and brisket beans (just the right amount of kick). The barbecue sauce...mmmmm! Customer service was fabulous. We will be back! Thanks for the best BBQ around. read more

Ordered online and received a phone call about availability of meat I ordered. I don't eat pork, so I felt like I had to push for double the brisket (I ordered trip tip and brisket). In the end they were gracious to accommodate me. I expected my order to be ready to go when I arrived but it wasn't (I commute to work and live 80 minutes away). Ambiance was ok, the facility was clean. Th food itself was ok. Nothing to get super excited about. The slaw was bland, Mac and cheese was better than most, meat was good but dry. Overall might be better for sandwiches read more

Everything starting from the service at checkout all the way to the cooks in the back great service. The food is amazing. Perfect all the way around no complaints. read more

Came here because I saw the reviews and decided let me give it a try service was a 2/5 food was 3/5 and sides were 1/5 especially the beans and potato salad definitely not worth the price they charge won't be back this place is overhyped read more

Food was excellent. Would've liked to have seen some sort of vegetable on the menu but not always common at BBQ places. The staff was friendly. We enjoyed the outdoor sitting area. It was nice and shaded. Not too hot even on a July day. I'm not from the area but would define a return customer if I lived closer. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

BETTER THAN ANYTHING YOU CAN GET IN TEXAS! Fall off the bone kinda goodness!!!! oh and they're michelada is fire too. My experience was a 10/10. read more

Best Brisket beans and Brisket in general. Fresh pies on constant rotation. Homemade barbecue sauce got some heat and goes well with the brisket or the ribs. Always my go to spot on Fridays for the fire smash burgers. read more

When the older man is running the shop, service is good, when the younger guy and the kids are running the shop i feel like I shouldn't even be in there. Food is ok - it's the only bbq available in Turlock read more

Always such a delicious meal! I am not sure that I have had anything bad there. Perhaps their macaroni and cheese felt a little bit stale at one point, but typically I am always very impressed. The service is top-notch. Great people that work there and very knowledgeable about barbecue. read more

Ordered the smoked Ham for Thanksgiving, it was DELICIOUS!! I'm a huge ham fan and this was the best! Great smoke flavor and not too sweet! Sorry no picture, it was devoured too quickly! read more

I'm always down for BBQ food, always hard to find some other than cooking your own. I was working near by and seen them on Yelp with mixed reviews I decided to try them. As I walked in I was greeted and I placed my order 1 meat combo (brisket & brisket beans) and I also ordered a jalapeño cheese sausage. I was thinking about ordering the tri-tip but I didn't see a smoke ring as he was slicing for another customer. I asked what kind of wood and they said today was Almond, but sometimes oak. Not sure why they rotate. The last time I had BBQ in Texas it was either pecan, oak or both. The brisket had a smoke ring not very much smoke penetration. Was not seasoned well and the slices were cut too thick. It was juicy but lacked flavor, luckily I asked for a side of BBQ Sauce. The beans definitely had brisket and sausage in it. It's more of a chili or soup. Not sweet as other baked beans, but has a kick. So overall the beans were ok. The jalapeño cheese sausage was good, cheese oozing out and you could taste the smoky flavor. Staff were super nice. Seating outside plenty of tables. I took my order to go. Other clients were offered pickles and onions, assuming that was for sandwich orders only, not sure I didn't get any or was asked if I wanted. read more

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Great for a sunny day. The bbq is juicy and delicious! The bbq sauce is a must. The staff was great, we met the owner he's such a nice guy! The parking is a bit of a hassle but it's worth it when you are sitting outside having a nice meal! read more

We are always well taken care of at Big Vic's! The food is delicious and the workers are very friendly! read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Micheladas. One regular and one loaded with sausage, tri tip, brisket, olives and peppers Delicious!! - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

I'm used to "rib shacks" not this new BBQ. However this meat was very tender and tasty. The sides were tasty. The fellas here are good people. I ordered online and picked it up. It was cool but not sure I'll go out of my way to go here, if I'm passing through Turlock and have a hankering for BBQ I'll stop here read more

Me and wife ended up in Turlock at lunchtime. Did some yelp searching for a place to eat and found this place. Since we love bbq and reviews seemed good gave it a shot. Walking in everyone there was very friendly and informed us we could order when we were ready. The wife got the Tri tip sandwich with Mac and cheese for side. I got the two meat two side combo. I got Tri tip and ribs with the brisket beans and Mac and cheese. There is a couple tables inside and several outside which is where we sat. I smoke a lot of my own meat and am pretty picky due to this so my taste may be different than most. The Tri tip was a 3.5. It was tender but could have had a little more smoke and seasoning. The ribs a 2. I felt a little dry and quality didn't seem great. The Mac was ok I'd say 3.5 and beans were a 2. Wasn't my thing. Wife agreed. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - 2 meat combo- Tri tip and ribs with Mac & cheese and brisket beans - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

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Finally got to try this place and it did not disappoint! 3 meats and 3 sides for $40 and we had plenty left over. The food tasted great. I definitely recommend the spicy bbq sauce. The inside is pretty small and it gets crowded, but there's some seating outside. I definitely want to come back and try their michelada. read more

One of our favorite bbq places in town! Even their sides are delicious. Service is always good! I also love the outdoor seating area it's nice and shady with umbrellas. This is a must try! read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

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On the way from Stan state and this place was recommended. Brisket and Mac and cheese are outstanding. read more

Very solid burger and waffle fries. They make it as you order. Waited for about 5min. However, there's only outdoor seating, so the flies may get annoying. read more

Big Vic's BBQ - Signature burger? - Barbeque Near Me - Turlock, California

This place is really great on a lot of levels. It's a small, cozy, inviting space. I liked it. I got the vibe and it worked. The food looked good and made you want to pick it up and eat it right there. It's cooked earlier so it has been sitting there, but with smoked meet that didn't bother me. It was in hot plates so totally safe. I ordered the tri tip, pulled pork, ranch potato salad, chipotle beans, garlic rolls, and banana pudding. I ordered online and was 5 min late. They hadn't started packaging it so I waited a bit. The tri tip was moist and cooked perfectly. So was the pork. I loved the ranch potato salad. It was heavy on pickles and mustard with a ranch flavor. The beans were very good. Totally fresh with big cut onions. The garlic rolls were delicious. The banana pudding was ok. Bananas were fresh at the bottom. Overall the food was good, but it was missing just a bit. Something slight. I added salt and it improved. It's not over seasoned and some people like their food well seasoned. This is not. But I think that's their strategy because their flavors were good, just needed a kick. I enjoyed it and would go back. I was just happy it wasn't a taco truck!!! read more

Stooped in here on way home from Lodi festival. service good food ok. most of us had the rib sandwich and one had the rib plate. I felt not enough seasoning and food kind of bland. daughter didn't like the roll on sandwich sister said good after adding more bbq sauce SIL said ribs ok. I wouldn't come again had much better elsewhere read more

This is a great place for bbq, service was quick, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

I LOOOOOOOVE this place! Hands down the best bbq I've had in CA! The meat is always super soft and tender. There is a good variety of sauces ranging from sweet & tangy to spicy. Overall, the place is very well-kept, food is amazing and the people at the counter are very attentive. The outdoor seating is also perfect for a spring day. read more

The service was good. Food was very tasty. Chipotle beans. Definitely a fan of mac and cheese and brisket brisket could have used a little bit longer to be a little bit more tender, but I still very much like it. Definitely recommend people try the mac and cheese. Very good read more

I'm visiting my family in Denair, I'm from Carson City Nevada. I told them I wanted to get some good barbecue. so they took me to Big Vic's barbecue in Turlock. The brisket was very good, all the sides were very good, especially a potato salad, but the pork ribs were absolutely phenomenal. Every time I come here to visit, I will go to Big Vic's to get some of those wonderful pork ribs. read more

I've been supporting big vics before he even opened up his brick and mortar location. It's so hard to find good bbq in the area and I was so happy when he was able to open up a shop. I've tried quite a few things off the menu and love when he goes out of the box with some of his specials. For example, once I went in for pork wings. Have you heard of those before? They are deliciously smoked, fall off the bone pork shanks. That with their spicy chili oil and homemade ranch! Bomb! I've also gotten a cali platter, so I could try out a variety of meats. He has multiple platters to choose from if you can't decide what you want to try. You also get sides with most of his items. There's chipotle beans with chunks of chopped brisket, ranch potato salad and smoked mac n cheese. My favorite items are the brisket, pulled pork and Saturday special, beef ribs. The brisket is so tender, you can pull it apart, the pulled pork just melts in your mouth and these beef ribs...my kids call them Dino bones because they are are HUGE! I've gotten 2 and it was more than enough for our family of 4. So, if you're looking to support local businesses and craving some bbq, go give him a try. read more

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One of my daughters went there a few weekends ago and told me about it so when I was freed up for a nice motorcycle ride, I decided to check it out and the barbecue was good. I went for the beef ribs, but they don't have any. read more