I was about to make it to work a little too early today... but then I spotted Buckethead BBQ at the back of the Ace Hardware parking lot. Perfect location because I had time to see them, and decide if I was going to make a stop. I pulled up to the massive set up. The big truck with 2 smokers in back... it was a bbq lovers dream to have a set up like this.. not too mention this is the only one of its kind built like this. I parked close and skipped past the menu and went straight to the man in charge today. This is where I met Ash. I'm not sure how long he was here, but he was busy. In fact, I hope I wasn't crowding him by watching him slice the brisket, making sandwiches, cutting ribs... it was satisfying to watch. After he finished that order, I mentioned that I remembered seeing Buckethead BBQ in local competitions. They have a location in Roseville that they do the cooking out of and you can call ahead, order online, and even show up. It's first come first serve, so get there early! I went with a brisket sandwich (bc I saw it had a good amount of meat on it when I watched him make one) and 3 ribs with a side of their corn salad. He was fast and added a ramekin of their bbq sauce in the box. I jammed home to enjoy a few bites before heading to work. The ribs... are by far some of the best I've ever had! In fact, I'm so disappointed in myself that I only got 3! If you know me, I am a rib connoisseur... and let's just say you are missing out if you don't make a stop at Buckethead BBQ. Fantastic fkn bark. Good smoke ring. Tender as hell, with just the right pull from the bone and perfect seasoning! I like that they put a good amount of meat on the brisket sandwich. Ash topped it with delicious coleslaw and a good drizzle of bbq sauce. I first pulled a slice of brisket out of the sandwich and played with my meat. Yes, I played with my meat. I did the test. It was flexible and pulled apart so easily. Super tender and had a good amount of fat on it... not too much. That's when I started dunking into one of the best BBQ sauces I have ever tried. It was sweet and savory. You can really taste the fruitiness in it, which is my favorite kind of sauce. Smokey... savory... and sweet. I had to force myself to stop eating the sandwich... knowing I was full, but my stomach hadn't registered it yet... plus, the thought of enjoying the rest of my sandwich tomorrow kept me going. Needless to say, I was late to work bc I was indulging in ribs and my brisket sandwich. I'm looking forward to finishing it tomorrow if my daughter doesn't get to it first! read more

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I'm not sure how I missed BHBBQ before today, but I fully intend to become a regular. Finding great barbecue this close to home is exciting, and I just have to keep an eye on my weight! Barbecued meats are somewhat difficult to review because there are many different regional styles and ways the meats can be presented. Many folks love their ribs to be "fall-off-the-bone", but as a KCBS certified barbecue judge, I can tell you that style is not considered competition-worthy. Some like their brisket tender but lean; others find the fatty pieces to be the most flavorful. What I can tell you for sure is that if I had come across the ribs, brisket, and chicken that I had the pleasure of eating today at an official KCBS competition, I would have given top scores to all three. Excellent barbecue, all with the perfect amount of smoky goodness and tenderness. I had the pleasure of meeting pitmaster/owner Dave and his partner Ash. Really nice gentlemen who are deservedly proud of the top-notch barbecue they are serving. They are happy to answer any questions you might have, and they definitely do know their barbecue. Service with a smile makes for a fun experience. One of my favorite kinds of discoveries in restaurants is finding a place that, from the outside, doesn't necessarily promise much. Then you decide to give it a try, and WOW, it turns out to be great. And that's what you will find with BHBBQ. It's a simple stand with an awning, sitting at the very back of a large Raley's parking lot (and easy to miss if you don't know where to look), and from the outside it just doesn't look like it will be special. But BHBBQ is very special, and that is a lot of what makes this barbecue such a treat. One cautionary note: I just happened to find BHBBQ on Instagram yesterday and saw that they were going to be nearby today. They do travel, and so before you go hunting for it, be sure you know where they'll be. They announce their schedules on Instagram, Facebook, and on their website. They also have a phone number. But this one is definitely worth the search if you're into really excellent barbecue. We had the ribs, brisket, chicken, hot links, beans, and mac & cheese. Everything was top-notch. Tastes can differ, but I can definitely recommend this terrific barbecue experience. read more

Buckethead BBQ - Our meal today with hot links, brisket, ribs, chicken, mac & cheese, and beans. You also see the extra bbq sauce. Everything delicious! - Barbeque Near Me

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Picked up some food at their Raleys parking lot pop-up. The best thing they had was the corn salad which was basically elote. I do think the ribs were tender and had some flavor. I would definitely pass on the mac and cheese and tri tip unfortunately & I probably should've guessed by the amount of bbq sauce I was given. Both were dry. Tri-tip not pictured. read more

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Catered our wedding and we received so many compliments on how amazing the food was! We did the rig on site so if you're looking at a wedding caterer or for any needs 10/10 recommend. It smelled delicious & I had people texting me days after the wedding saying it was the best wedding food they have had! read more

Fantastic addition to our gathering. The tri- tip was tender and juicy. Chicken thighs were seasoned well and tender. Loved the great spice in the sauce, coleslaw and beans. Highly recommended read more

Delicious! Had bucket head for the first time at Goathouse Brewery and can't wait to have it again!

Had a brisket plate at a local brewery in Auburn. The brisket was drool worthy, I've had dreams about the brisket, It was so good. My review for five stars is mainly for the brisket. For sides, we chose macaroni, the gentleman said it was very popular, I found it to be barely edible, kraft would been better. The other side I got was the Elote, it was so good!! the Elote made up for the macaroni. The service was very fast and friendly, the food truck you could watch them making it, and it looked very clean. I will follow them to their next location. read more

Meat was cooked perfectly! Great flavor and texture. Highly recommend. Tri tip, pulled pork and sausages were amazing. read more

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Stumbled across their truck and huge catering trailer as they were selling food. This has to be the best BBQ i have ever had in the area. Ash was the main employee serving food and explains how they smoked all their meats and definitely picked his brain regarding BBQ. Very impressed with their smoker trailer and how custom built this was. I will definitely be looking to have them cater a future event for me. This is a must have for BBQ. read more

Buckethead BBQ serves amazing wood-smoked Texas style barbecue from a custom built trailer - "The Rig" - at events centered around western Placer County. They operate out of Roseville, CA, and they're a mobile restaurant, so you'll need to check them out on their website or their social media page to find out where they'll be. Follow them for some of the best EVER barbecue in Placer County! Buckethead BBQ isn't a traditional brick and mortar operation, as they operate out of a custom-built trailer, specifically designed for mobile barbecue, they call "The Rig," so when you're in the mood for superior barbecue, you need to check their website, or their social media to see where they'll be setting up shop. Today's menu was posted outside the order counter. The menu varies slightly depending on the event, and what meat the restaurant has on hand. From the "Combo Plate" section of the menu, I went with "3 Meats," which included two sides. My choices of meat included brisket, pulled pork and tri tip, and sides were "Dave's Famous Baked Beans," and "Southern Slaw." Chef Dave included a cup of extra barbecue sauce on the side. Brisket. Such an interesting cut of meat, as it tends to be tough, hard to work with, and takes many hours of preparation and smoking to create a perfect product. Chef Dave and his team nailed the brisket, as it was juicy, tender, perfectly pink/slightly brown on the inside, with a beautiful, slightly crusty smoke cap on the outside. Ah... the pulled pork, which would make any Carolina "foodie" proud to enjoy and embrace. The pork was seasoned, marinated, tender, juicy, with a touch of the delicious smoke from the oak and almond wood, shredded, and topped with Buckethead's tangy barbecue sauce. Such amazing tri tip! Like the brisket, it was smoked to perfection, medium to dark pink on the inside, with a perfect, slightly crusty smoke cap on the outside. If you like your tri tip tender, you've come to the right place, so forget your knife, as Dave's tri tip was fork tender. You simply slice off a piece of the meat, dip it into the barbecue sauce - if that's your thing - and enjoy. You'd have to look a long way in Placer County to find a better tri tip. Dave's "Famous Baked Beans" worked out to be famously good, as they were tender, but with just the right amount of firmness, and served in a thick, slightly sweet sauce, where the brown sugar stood out. I'll enjoy these beans with any meal! Southern Slaw... may I say it again? Southern Slaw. I could eat this all day, everyday at every meal, as it was that good. I'm a HUGE fan of coleslaw and this was some of the best that I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy during my 73 trips around the sun. Alright... are you looking for some of the best Texas style barbecue in Placer County? Or... some of the best barbecue of any genre? You'll have to check out Buckethead BBQ's website, or their social media page to find their location, as they're mobile, but when they've set up shop at a location near you - or any location - you'll enjoy amazing barbecue. Delicious barbecue, served by friendly folks, always a great event or location... friends... we're talkin' FIVE STARS! read more

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Went to Moonraker in Auburn. Ordered 2 sandwiches from food truck , with a small tip (4 bucks) the total was 52.31. The sandwich was mid, cold bun, and that was it! No side or anything. We ate the sandwiches in 4 bites. More slaw on the sandwich than meat. Really disappointed. Do better please. read more

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Two years later, and they've only gotten better. Ordered their pulled pork, brisket, and chicken. Everything was NEXT LEVEL. So many barbecue joints put all of their efforts into making sure that the meat is tender (which is important), but neglect to ensure that the meat is properly smoked. It's almost like they have a choice to make, either make sure the meat has the proper texture, or make sure it has the smokiness that true Texas barbecue requires. I don't know why so many places can't seem to get both right. Buckethead has elevated this approach to an art form. Every bite is not just tender and delicious, but also has the perfect amount of smoke. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken...it's all delicious and smoked to perfection. Ash is truly a master of his craft, and Drake is exceptional as well. Skip the fancy, overpriced restaurants in the area and go straight to Buckethead. I want to be clear, I have absolutely no affiliation or connection with this business... I'm just trying to tell you that they are quite simply the best barbecue. I've had anywhere even close to Sacramento. read more

Some of the best ribs I've ever eaten and I'm in my 70's! Tenderness of the meat, the sauce, even the pickles were sublime. Plus the two gents running the biz were super friendly and helpful. I'll be keeping location tabs on this truck read more

I wanted to give Dave and his team a big shoutout. I am out in Texas but had a death in the family in California. I got put in charge of getting quotes for after the service. Dave and his team put together a couple options for us ASAP and were very kind and sympathetic to the situation. Although we did not end up using Buckethead (big Italian family so they went Italian) I wanted to thank them for their time and quickness with their quotes. read more

Ordered the Pulled Pork Sando and Chicken Sando. Total $42.58. Huh? According to there posted sign it should have been $34? I understand there was tax, but $8.58? I mentioned this while paying and he stated they hadn't changed the pricing on the board. It's a piece of tape. And the crazyness is the same type of overprice review was posted 4 months ago. What? And over $42 for 2 mid size sandwiches? The food was okay but definitely not worth the price read more

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Real bbq. Great flavor. Baked beans and ribs with coleslaw. Definitely going to repeat

I had them for the 1st time last night at Movement in Rancho. I was very pleasantly surprised with everything that we had. The meats (tri tip, chicken & pulled pork) and the sides (potato salad & baked beans) were all well executed and flavorful. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Folks, good BBQ takes time and time is $. read more

Food is a 2 star at best. No flavor, burnt and sides were store bought pre made.,$40 for 4 ribs and 2 sides ( beans and Mac/cheese).

The food was amazing for such a great price! I got Mac and cheese and brisket and baked beans. The owner was ver personable and hands on.

Food in the Hood - WestPark Wednesday [Roseville] Saw Buckethead BBQ on the food truck schedule for the first time during WestPark Wednesday so we decided to stop by. We were looking for a food truck but it was actually a... um, ah... a custom designed trailer? Well, it was a league of its own because I've never seen anything like it... a restaurant on wheels. We arrived an hour before the event ended, which started at 4:30p... in our case the early bird gets the brisket at Buckethead because they ran out quickly. boo! We chose the 2-meat combo plate (pulled pork and honey chipotle chicken) which came with 2 sides... we chose their macaroni salad and Dave's Famous baked beans. We helped ourselves with apricot, mild, or hot condiments at the sauce station. Thank you because I don't do too well with spicy foods. The meat were delicious, moist, tender, and full of flavor. I also enjoyed the sides. The one combo plate we ordered fed both me and my hubby... generous portions. Customer service was exceptional. If they come back on WestPark Wednesday again... I'm heading straight to the park after work. Great food and I must try their brisket. They are based in Roseville. Instagram: @BucketheadBBQ Review #2570 read more

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So we ventured back for yet another try at some BBQ and I am pleased to say this experience was good. All the food looked and tasted great. The brisket and Tri-tip were spot on. Gotta love giving BBQ a chance. read more

Went with the 3 meats combo to share with my lady! Absolutely delicious! Big Portions! Thanks again!

They were se-up Outside Moksa brewery. I ordered the beerachos with brisket. It was ok, the service was fast but it tasted like canned cheese and very little brisket. Fortunately I had my dogs with me and they enjoyed the chips with canned cheese. I have had way better nachos...I would pass next time and not recommend the trying something different. Lighten up On the pickled veggies onions. read more

The turkey breast sandwich was disappointing. Not turkey breast but some sort of pressed turkey. The potato salad had a lot of dill in it, which is ok if you're a fan of dill. read more

I have been wanting to try this bbq truck for a while. I saw today they were set up in the Raleys parking lot on Woodcreek so I stopped by. They have a menu board set up by the truck. I wish I captured a picture of it because what they charge you is not what they advertised. I got a brisket sandwich combo with half Mac and cheese and half baked beans priced at $21 and my dad got a chicken chipotle sandwich ala cart priced $15. When it came time to pay it was $48 dollars. . We questioned it and the guy serving us said oh yah the prices went up and proceeded to tell us the prices he's pays for all his meat. Like seriously why would you false advertise prices. Change your board. I wish we cancelled our order but we went ahead and paid. The food we got would be worth $30 at best. The Mac and cheese was disgusting. Actually just flavorless noodles. The beans are the same as opening a can of Bush's beans. The chicken sandwich was decent its advertised as a 1/3 lb but it's a very small definitely not 1/3lb. . The positive is the brisket tasted good. Overall I'm super disappointed I wasted my money. read more

We were able to give Buckethead BBQ another try last Friday at Raleys. We got the 2 meat plate and Tri-tip Sandwich. The Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Mac were delicious. Great job Dave and crew. Thank you and we look forward to your BBQ again soon. read more

$20 for tri tip in a hamburger bun. no thanks , over $40 for my wife and I to have a sandwich. ....................................

We had Buckethead BBQ cater a Celebration of Life event. Their customer service, from order placement, to invoicing, to serving on the day of the event was outstanding. The food was also fantastic! Highly recommend them. read more

Inquired for catering services and they were extremely difficult to communicate with and somewhat rude. Wasn't able to book their services and walked away feeling like my business was not wanted read more

Buckethead BBQ catered our fundraising event last night and the food was outstanding! Dave, the owner was so easy to work with and very patient with all our questions. The quality of the food helped enhance our attendees experience. I recommend them highly and would use them again if the occasion arises. Follow them on Facebook to be in the know about where their food truck will 'pop-up' around the Roseville and more area! read more

Dairy free nachos, yes please. They were at the Rocklin FC fall kick-off event and I asked if I could get the brisket sando on chips. They offered nachos sans dairy and I said sure. The pickled onion and brisket tasted great and the serving was filling. read more

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The three Brisket sandwich's at Moonraker brewery was fantastic. Very tender and great smoke. We would order this sandwich every time. Thank you so much for great service read more

these guys are awesome and the food is great we came from Santa Rosa to take my parents to Moonraker in Auburn and we were not disappointed. We ordered hot links they were so yummy so were the baked beans and potato salad. read more

We were at moonraker to enjoy a couple beers on our way up the mtn. By happenstance buckethead was the food truck of the day at moonraker. I wanted to grab a sandwich. I should have been skeptical when there were no prices on the menu, however I asked for the Tri tip sandwich and when she rang me up The price which was over $20 I thought maybe she heard me wrong and thought I ordered two. I realized quickly this was not the case. While the meat tasted good, at 1/3lb advertised for a sandwich this equates to $60 a lb for Tri tip which is ridiculous, This is a la carte by the way. I understand that things cost more now but I feel this is a gouge and unjustified. I will never again buy from a menu that has no price. Lesson learned, if you see a menu without a price, run run run...... read more

OMG! I am 50 years old and I have been eating ribs since I was a teen and I have never had such delicious barbecue in my life! Those ribs are so tender, smoky, and drizzled with that barbecue sauce? PERFECTION!!! read more

The food was good. I'm giving one star because I was extremely offended by the comments a male staff member made to me and my husband. While we were ordering he made several sexist comments. He crescendoed my suggestions on what my husband should get with sarky one liners, "I like how she's ordering for you." "Now put this on your credit card." Finally he ended with, "(women) can't live with them can't live without them, am I right?!" I was completely speechless. I was actually afraid to go back over and get extra sauce because I did not want to interact with him. We were at Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn on Saturday 8.26.22 Food was good. But my experience with this employee was unacceptable. read more

The best brisket we've ever had. Tender and melted in your mouth! We will be back to order for Christmas!!

Hi David your bbq is fire. The chicken is off the hook the David's baked beans is my favorite side. I don't know how you make but stay amazing read more