Bootleg BBQ And Catering

We finally ate here on our most recent visit to Chico, since we love barbecue. This apparently is…read morean offshoot of a place in San Luis Obispo, as we discovered. Anyway, the place was very good and satisfying, albeit not outstanding, and the prices reasonable for the amount of food provided, and the sides are included. The ribs are great, but not outstanding. I got the full rack combo, with three different sauces: Sweet Carolina, Mo's Memphis, and Philthy Phils Sauce. The meat was well cooked and had nice smoky flavour, while the barbecue sauces were all very good and each quite different from the other. They also put just a judicious amount of sauce on the ribs, rather than drowning them in sauce, so the sauce complements the smoked mea, as it should. However, the ribs are little sparse and some parts were a bit dry, not as meaty and moist is the best are. 4 stars overall. The brisket was similarly very good, plenty of meat, smoky, with nice sauce. The sides - coleslaw, beans, corn bread, potato salad, were all good. The coleslaw was (again - see my other reviews) made with pre-shredded mix but at elast was prepared pretty well, with a proper amount of dressing and allowed to sit long enough to be pretty good. 3.5 stars. The beans and potato salad were all very good and enjoyable, although somewhat unmemorable (4 stars). The corn bread was fine but they provided cinnamon butter instead of honey butter, an odd choice fore which we did not care. They have self-serve fountain drinks and a decent beer selection. The place itself is a basic dining place, fine inside, with barbecue memorabilia, etc., and overall pleasant seating. Service was good. We would gladly go back if seeking barbecue when in Chico. Overall, this is a good basic barbecue place, nothing outstanding or special, but very good and enjoyable.

It was a little hot inside the establishment but it had cute decor. The service was great. We…read moreordered the BBQ platter and the Ribs and Brisket. Everything tasted good. Thank you!

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Slyderz Bar & Grill

4.3(48 reviews)

2.6 mi

Food is amazing! The pulled pork on the loaded fries melts in your mouth. Burgers and Tri tip…read moresandwich are perfect every bite. Definitely coming back!

Best Egg Benedict I've ever had! Highly recommend! Service is also amazing, great people, great…read moreowner, nice vibe, stop by!

Inside

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Southern Zen Barbecue

4.7(3 reviews)

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I've been following Southern Zen for awhile ever since I heard they were doing pop ups at the Lab…read moreBar and Grill. They have recently been added to the Secret Trail Brewing Company's food pop up rotations on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. I wanted to try all the meats but settled with the pulled pork sandwich topped with pig candy coleslaw and a side of German potato salad. + The sandwich's flavor was great. The pulled pork, coleslaw, and house made bbq sauce married perfectly. I struggled for a bit to find the bits of "pig candy" but when you do, it just adds another layer of texture and porkiness to the sandwich. + The German potato salad was not what I expected. Instead of mayonnaise, it's mixed with vinegar making it a welcomed, acidic accompaniment to the sandwich. - They were a bit slow to start off. I arrived around 4; they needed another 30 minutes. - I don't think they are fully equipped to handle the weather outside for a food stand as my pulled pork could've been warmer. I'm rooting for y'all! All in all the food was delicious, the issues are minor and could be improved over time.

Great pulled pork, the chicken wings were awesome, the corn casserole was delicious.the coleslaw…read morewas very tasty. I would recommend searching this place out and trying them.

Pulled pork sandwich w/ pig candy coleslaw and side of German potato salad

Pulled pork and chicken. Soo good!

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Two sides. One pork Candy slaw and corn bead pudding stuff. Both the bomb.

Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar

4.4(488 reviews)

0.4 mi

I've been frequenting this restaurant since they've opened, and they never miss. I've not reviewed…read morethem previously simply because I'm stingy & they're busy enough. Tonight though, the food was next level. To set the scene, the line was out the door when I arrived, but they were flying through customers. I had thankfully placed an online order & saw it ready & waiting for me. My patience was also at a miraculous high. Blessings for all. My husband got the chicken combo plate, and he has a full meals worth of food left over for tomorrow, which is thankfully typical here. In this economy?? Yes please. The katsu was so juicy and crunchy, the bbq chicken was equally tender with a good char in places. I got a poke bowl, and I swear to god in heaven the girl who made this bowl was placed on this earth to bless my dinner tonight. I need also to go back and get her skin care routine. We ordered extra sauce and they literally 3x what we paid for. ETA for the online order was 15 mins, I walked in after 14 & my food was ready. They easily has 10 tickets they were actively working through, and as stated a line out the door. The food was impeccable. Biggest shout outs to the kitchen, those guys can cook some fantastic chicken & rice. Another round of applause for the angel making poke bowls tonight. 12/10 would & do recommend.

Seafood and bbq chicken combo…read more Fried fish: has a very thick crust. Very hot and fresh inside so be careful. 1 pc are given I dont want to be that guy but i also report everything i can. The fried fish did unfortunately have a bone in it. I posted a pic of it here when i spat it out. I dont think this is a deal breaker tho, easy removal unless the other ones have more bones Fried shrimp: better crust, thinner than the fried fish crust. Also hot inside but managable. 3 pc are given Bbq chicken: a huge chunk of meat is given times 2 (2 of em are given). Less tender than i expected, not chewy but theres a pull required when biting it. Flavor is pretty basic with a lil sweetness. Theres is a little bit of char (altho to be expected from hawaiian bbq chicken). But i still like cause its chicken Macaroni salad: easy to scoop with the fork. less sweet than i expected which i like but still had to eat some rice with it ha ha Rice: rice as usual, only minir wish is I wish there were more rice to balance out the huge chunk of meat Comes with a pickle-y zesty sauce Extra Saturday 12pm, good amount of customers, enough to seem busy while still having free seats available. Long line after I got my order. Update: its a constant long line. I think most are doing takeout Plastic Fork and knife is given for seafood and bbq chicken combo Self serve dispenser, 3 single tables, 2 tables with 4 chairs each. Trash can near the door. Water is free, self serve Take out is default, they dont ask Pay before you eat Cans if soda available in self grab fridge They do party sizes on those big tin fool trays No restroom Either way, Im from the bay and i much prefer L&L bbq that we have. The chicken is noticably different Overall, Im a big rice fan, all the food were good and I had leftovers from the big portion size. Only problem was Im not a big char fan so had to take points off and the bbq chicken was less tender than I had hoped for in a hawaiian bbq. Which gives this place a 4/5

Poke bowl

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Kinder's Meats Deli BBQ

3.6(140 reviews)

0.4 mi

Exceptional sandwiches when we first visited. Thought the change of location was rough that the…read moredowntime location, the vibe and quality remained the same.

So, still love this place, food is tasty and reasonably priced. This is one of those "hole in the…read morewall" places that my son likes to drag me to every time i'm in town. Sandwiches are between $12 & $16, and there is wide selection of sandwiches & sides to choose from. The service is pretty basic, order at the window and pick up. But it's perfect for this kind of place.

Dining area

Loaded fries

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Juice Unwind

4.9(66 reviews)

2.5 mi

UPDATE: The food here is still stellar, and the folks who work there are still very friendly. This…read moreremains one of the best places to eat in Chico, and the prices are jaw droppingly good for the quality and quantity. I inhaled my entire salad before remembering that I should have taken a pic, but I am posting pics of their current menu. They also have a specials menu that you'll want to check out or ask about.

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the woman behind the counter. We ordered the family…read moremeal which comes with 3 meats and 4 sides. For the meats, we tried out their BBQ pulled pork, Jerk chicken and Jerk pork. For the sides, we got Mac n cheese, baked beans, rice and side salad. We also ordered 2 lemonades, a strawberry lemonade and a sea moss strawberry lemonade. Everything was really flavorful!! We did not have a single complaint. All the meats were a must try and we'd definitely order again. The meat had a slight spice to it but coupled with the BBQ sauce it was easily manageable for our 7 yr old. He especially loved the baked beans and Mac n cheese!! The inside of restaurant was really clean and decorated beautifully. There is outdoor seating as well, but we opted for indoor. I didn't notice a bathroom inside, but that's not a deal breaker with how fast the service was.

Front entrance

Jamaican Beef Patty

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Family Meal

Chico Locker & Sausage Co. Inc.

4.3(123 reviews)

2.6 mi

I love this place! The sandwiches are amazing! Tri tip is fire!!! The sausages are an always when I…read morevisit as well.

Love being able to get chicken sausage (not pre cooked) since it's much lower in fat content than…read morepork sausage (not that I don't love pork sausage) Several options to choose Also love being able to custom choose your steak size!

Sandwich order

Doggie Food

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Slyderz Grill

3.9(59 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great burger joint in west chico. Plenty off BBQ options and great food options for kids.read more

All the food tasted good! Service was fast and friendly. Inside looked nice and new. Prices are…read moreaverage. Good place to eat a sampling of different meats and sides that have some good flavor. 5 stars $23.50 BBQ sampler. This came with BBQ sauce on the side but it didn't need it. Brisket had a ton of flavor and tasted good. Sausage had a hint of spice and tasted good. Finally decided to use the BBQ sauce on the wings and like everything else it was good. Mac & Cheese, corn, and cornbread all were good compliments.

Cornbread

BBQ sampler

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Mac n cheese balls. They are huge and excellent! Can't wait to go back and try more goodies!

Foothill Meat Company

4.4(25 reviews)

26.0 mi

Visited November 19th..see my receipt…read more I love this meat company! I got a standing rib roast ( prime rib with bones in and twined) for alittle over 100 bucks. It is also called a prime rib roast. It makes such an elegant main dish for the holidays! They have fresh meats...fish..jerkey..and so much more! Plenty of frozen items as well. They are fully staffed with some really nice and helpful women employees! I have an awesome recipe for the standing rib roast! You can call ahead and place an order. Thank you Foothill Meat company!

We made the decision to start buying meat locally, we were looking and deciding what we wanted to…read moreget. We were really impressed by the prices and quality and the lady helping us up front was great. However the rude girl in the back shouting orders saying it's almost 5pm wearing AirPods was unprofessional and rude! She was asking the lady helping us if she swept yet but obviously not because she was helping us. It looked like she was uncomfortable and it made me uncomfortable while my husband was like "ooo they have precooked stuff " in this glass thing by the door. I tried to hurry him out so she wouldn't get in trouble. I must say the steaks we got and cooked tonight were absolutely amazing!!!! The lady who helped us was patient and held her composure while being yelled at. It would be all stars aside from that rude young girl wearing AirPods in the back! Very excited to try all our other things we bought this week though.

Frozen items

Venison jerky

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Garrett's Back Home Barbecue

5.0(10 reviews)

23.3 mi

Great food Great customer service. The lady was very friendly. Wish the were there more often.read more

The food is nothing less than amazing. The service is outstanding. I cannot say enough about their…read morebarbecue establishment. I've eaten a lot of barbecue in my day, but I'll tell you truthfully this was definitely in the top three. It's family owned and operated, and you can tell that by the caring nature for the customers and their product.

Pork Butt..

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Trailer made smoked Brisket sausage

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AlycinLorayne C.

4 years ago

This honestly is the best BBQ spot in town!!! the food is always fresh, hot, never frozen, never serve left overs. You can call in and pre order. They are so kind and patient, I have poor hearing, and I was met with Grace as I asked probably too many questions. BONUS: I ALWAYS see firemen, cops, probation, and EMS workers there. Which is amazing! I know they also do a lot of veterans support and fundraisers for the schools as well! As far as a local business that supports their own community- these guys are top tier!! Food is top tier too. I'm not sure who the people are who gave a bad review, but I can assure- they are talking about the wrong place or are clearly trying to taint a good restaurant's reputation out of their own deep rooted malice. The review they left didn't even make sense! this place is in front of a church, people bring their kids and pets. As far as family friendly goes- this place is ALSO top tier... I definitely was not going to be thrown off by someone's clearly false review... I read the rest and it doesn't add up. This place is THE BOMB! read more

Sarah C.

4 years ago

I had Bootleg BBQ cater a 40th birthday party at my home and EVERYTHING was delicious! Keith was so friendly and easy to work with. He gave me some great recommendations. I received countless compliments from guests about how amazing the food was. The tri tip was juicy and tender, the horseradish was incredible, the chicken was delicious, the pulled pork sandwiches were mouthwatering, and all of the sides were so tasty! I will absolutely return for any other events I host. Many many thanks to Keith and co. for making our event so memorable. read more

Thade M.

3 years ago

Bootleg BBQ exceeded my expectations in every way. The flavors of their BBQ are unparalleled. Keith, the owner, creates an inviting atmosphere that truly makes you feel at home. The respect and prompt service we received were remarkable - no waiting, just exceptional food delivered in no time. This unique BBQ experience has set a new standard for me. read more

Monica H.

6 years ago

If you want a dinner catered, Bootleg BBQ does it well! I had a dinner party of 14 and the food was amazing, delivered on time at a great price and PLENTY left over! Tri tip, chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, smoked mac and cheese, beans, salad and rolls - it was all so delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Jimmy R.

6 years ago

What a great spot and location! The owner is super down to earth and professional. As a local of Chico I've had my fair share of bbq food and without a doubt I can say these ribs and sides are unmatchable. I'll definitely be coming back and referring friends to this golden food truck!! read more

Mom o.

6 years ago

Tri tip sandwich on the fly? Yes please! This place is awesome for a quick lunch for you and your co-workers or dinner for your whole family! My kids especially love the bbq pulled pork combos. I'm headed over to pick up lunch for our staff party in just a bit. See you there! read more

Zack S.

6 years ago

Is this the best BBQ you are going to find? All I'm saying is l, you aren't going to find any better. The Hungry Man Combo was fantastic. Well done. 10/10 would go back again. read more

Nicholas J.

6 years ago

This is a guy that takes his meat seriously and loves what he does. Catch him early because his food will be gone. Great food cooked by great people. read more

Luis M.

3 years ago

Hands down some of the best bbq in chico, great customer service and even better quality food. All for an amazing price. 10/10 would recommend read more

H.J B.

4 years ago

Amazing food with a lot of heart and flavor! Keith knows what he's doing! Great BBQ, I highly recommend! And don't forget to try the stew!

James S.

3 years ago

Bootleg BBQ has the best bbq. Everything we have tried has been delicious and moist. The people working the truck are always so friendly.

Ryan E.

3 years ago

Great quality food, quantity is good, and the customer service is awesome. My favorite bbq place and their prices are very good.

Brenda A.

3 years ago

best chef in Chico! everything is always delicious & Keith, owner/operator caters too. Definitely worth giving it a try!*****

John D.

6 years ago

Best bbq I've ever had. Cant beat the ribs. Excellent beans. Everything they are putting is awesome.

Matt M.

3 years ago

My favorite BBQ place in Chico. Great ribs. Great tri-tip. Great BBQ sauce and horse radish sauce. read more

Brett W.

5 years ago

This man has some of the best barbecue i have ever had and i would eat it everyday if i could

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