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    Chef Dave slices a slab of tri tip he recently removed from the smoker.
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    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!

    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.

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    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

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    5 months ago

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

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

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    4 months ago

    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).

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    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.

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

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

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

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    Buckethead BBQ - bbq - Updated July 2026

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