Daddy O's Smokehouse is a hidden gem in Rancho Cordova! We visited on a Wednesday around 5pm, and…read moreluckily they hadn't sold out completely on meats yet. We ordered the two meat combo with ribs, pulled pork, soul slaw, and mac and cheese. The man taking our order, who I assume is the owner, was very kind to give us complimentary rolls! Ribs: Great smoky flavor, nice crust, and fell off the bone when eating! Also had a nice hint of sweetness, which paired very well with the barbecue sauce. Definitely a must try if you ever visit. Pulled pork: Was a pretty good pulled pork! tender, a little fatty (in a good way) and had great flavor. No notes Soul slaw: Whatever seasoning was put in the coleslaw dressing, it is AMAZING! It had a sweet tang to it, which we really enjoyed. For sure better than an average coleslaw. Mac and cheese: The mac and cheese really blew us away. You could tell it was made with real shredded cheese, because the cheese pull on that thang was INSANE! It was seasoned very well too, very rich in flavor, and was overall super creamy and delicious. I appreciate when mac and cheese has real shredded cheese melted it, rather than just a cheese sauce. Overall, this place is a 10/10, must try again!

Third time is a charm, I guess? My dad had tried to come here a couple times before, but had always…read morefound it closed. And then he and I had attempted to come, but all of the barbecue had been sold out. We finally got lucky on a Saturday and showed up shortly after they opened. We placed our order for three dinner combos with three meats each, each of which came with three side dishes, and two dinner rolls. For my three meat combo I decided to try the hot link, pulled pork, and the brisket, with a side of mac & cheese, potato salad, and baked beans. My husband ordered the brisket, tri-tip, and ribs with a side of mac & cheese, collard greens, and coleslaw. My dad ordered the brisket and two orders of ribs, with a side of potato salad, coleslaw, and collard greens. Just FYI - there is an additional charge if you order any of the following meats: ribs, tri-tip, or brisket. And also an additional charge if you order mac & cheese or candied yams. Once all of our food had been prepared and boxed up, we took it home to enjoy. For the price, you definitely get a good quantity of food and we had plenty of leftovers. I really enjoyed the pulled pork and the mac & cheese, while my husband and my father really enjoyed the ribs and collard greens. All in all, when the craving for barbecue strikes, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Just make sure you show up when they are open and they haven't sold out.

Brisket that just melts, ribs that come clean off the bone, and turkey given a butter bath before…read moreit hits your plate. Course most bbq places say that.. These folks add some of the best sides to their incredibly cooked meat... cheesy grits, collard greens with little spice, and baked beans like nothing I have had before. I have never seen Brunswick stew, and it too did not disappoint! This most recent visit they added half a chicken that had a great bark and was juicy for days and served with a peach chutney (AWESOMENESS!) and fresh lemonade!! Topping things off was the rotating deserts. The pecan bars and banana pudding were incredible. Haven't tried the chess cake or the sweet potato pie bars yet, but ya gotta have something to look forward to. The cherry on top are the owners. They are just special people with a real desire to get it right, and make people happy! Folks, this place is the real deal!!

I missed the YE event so had to make up for it. BWE and I arrived at 11:15 and there was already a…read moreline. The line moved quickly...sort of. The line breaks up so that the neighboring restos don't get crowded out. They provide a cooler with water bottles for those waiting in line. Nice touch. We ordered the tray that feeds 2-3 which includes brisket, ribs, and smoked turkey and two sides--we got the collard greens and mac n cheese. We also ordered 8 oz of the pork belly. The food was outstanding! Tender and so much flavor. The pork belly was my fave but the brisket was bomb too. The ribs and the turkey were so delicious but the pork belly was incredible! I finished with the lemon pound cake which was a great way to finish the meal. This place is not to be missed! The wait is so worth it!

For a windowless food court burger place in an Asian grocery store, this place is great!…read more 1. I loved the K-pop burger with tender beef bulgogi topping. Juicy and delicious. 2. My daughter had the OG burger and she thought it was pretty good. It is worth mentioning that some of the other places in the food court are excellent, too, so if you come with friends, everybody can pick what they like and have some pretty good choices. One criticism would be the wood tables and chairs. Tables stripped of varnished and stained fabric chairs.... Not appealing for a relatively new place. Just a bad choice of furniture.

Absolutely incredible! This place makes one of the best smash burgers I've had. The burgers are…read moreperfectly crispy on the edges, juicy in the middle, and packed with flavor. The ingredients taste fresh, the fries are delicious, and everything comes together perfectly. The service was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and you can tell they really care about the quality of their food. If you're a burger lover, you absolutely have to try this place! I'll definitely be coming back.

Stopped here to check out the seasoned meats. I came late in the afternoon and was the only…read morecustomer there. The shop seemed a little quiet. It's a little awkward to try to check out a new shop and have the clerk just watch you without greeting or making friendly small talk. Maybe something like piped music would make the shop seem more welcoming. I purchased some marinated boneless lamb cubes and some deli sausage. The lamb I cooked in a skillet at home with sliced onions and vegetables. It was very flavorful and good! Especially with a little rice mixed in to absorb the wonderful lamb flavors. I haven't tried the sausage, yet. The lamb was very good, though! I would come back for that. Wish the shopping experience had been a little friendlier.

Tasty spices. Excellent quality. Very personable service…read more You have to pay attention where it's located

An amazing experience with the food and excellent service (accommodative & attentive) I can…read morehonestly say that it's my best Korean BBQ restaurant ever. I wish I live in the area, my family will definitely frequent this restaurant. Pay them a visit with friends or family and you'll not disappointed. Thank you so much!!

We've been regular customers here for a couple of years now, and the food never disappoints. One of…read moremy favorite things about this place is the AYCE option and the cold noodles. The quality of the food has remained consistently good, and the service is always great. On our recent visit, Richard provided exceptional service and made our dining experience especially enjoyable. His attentiveness and positive attitude left a great impression on us.

A true bang-for-your-buck kind of spot. I kept seeing people walk out with tray orders for takeout,…read moreand now I know why. They've got both quality and quantity. The pancit was a hitter, especially with the pork skewers and lechón. For around $30, you can get a tray that easily feeds 3-4 people. That's hard to beat. This is more of a wish than a complaint: if they ever did longaniza with garlic rice, or tocino as a breakfast option one day a week, I'd be first in line. There just aren't enough Filipino food spots around here. If you've never had Filipino food before, let me make it easy: First order: BBQ meat with rice and lumpia. Fifth order: Upgrade to adobo or sinigang. Tenth order: Get the halo-halo. You're in now. Friendly people, good portions, and real comfort food. Definitely worth checking out.

If you're looking for Filipino soul food, Kabayan isn't too bad. Their menu changes daily, so there…read morewon't always be the same thing. I got the half and half combo with the pork adobo and one other rib entree. The vinegar on the adobo was too strong for me. The other rib entree was fine. It was tender and the meat fell off the bone. I tried one of their ube buns, and yum, delicious. Should I come back, I want to try the halo halo. Service was good. The staff were very sweet. Kabayan also sells drinks, chips, and snacks on the side. It's half a mini mart and half restaurant.

Why is Stick & Roll so far away from me?! I swear I'd eat here every week if it weren't for the…read moredrive. I really enjoyed my meatball & shrimp plate. The savory flavor of the meatballs and the sweetness of the grilled shrimp were incredible. My mother ordered the short ribs and loved every bite. Naturally, I snuck a taste, and I have to agree they were delicious. Stick & Roll is one of the counter vendors at the food court of SF Supermarket. Dining is a large common area with dozens of tables. Ordering takes place at the register or using their QR code. Their customer service was fantastic. The lady who helped us was so warm, sweet, and attentive. We will definitely be back despite the distance!

This place is at a food court of SF market in Rancho Cordova and I was so glad I found it. I tried…read moretheir Vietnamese spring rolls and they were yummy, the owner is one of the best people I met and provides a stellar service!! It's located in the food court so the ambiance is usual but very clean. I highly recommend this place!

Service was quick, food good, tritip very flavorful. Prices was good for a fresh made tritip…read moresandwich not a deli meat processed food.

10/10 Will always try again!…read more Top hidden Bbq spot in the area! Got the Tri-Tip Sandwich with fries , to play it safe and it does not go wrong! Service was spectacular! It's just one guy when i came in with the wife. an Welcomed us with arms Ambiance Something you'd want to take out Forsure! small space in the inside

The structure: This neighborhood little sports bar is great! They have fun games for everyone…read moreincluding kids, lots of TVs and a big bar area. The FOOD: Not great at all...hardly even good. I don't think I have ever been to an establishment where everything that we ordered was pretty bad. We ordered chicken wings... half of the order was barbecue the other half was parmesan and herb. They were dry and the flavor was lacking in both. I also ordered their fried pickles. I didn't know it was possible to mess those up until the basket of yummy,flavorful pickles came and were completely wet and soggy with breading coming off of it. What a disappointment. My husband ordered the brisket sandwich with their cheesy potatoes. The waitress described it as like a fully loaded potato.That sounds yummy, only it wasn't. It was presented as partially mashed potatoes with chunks in it and the cheesy flavor was almost like the flavor from a packet of mac and cheese sauce. The sandwich was a flavorless tasting shredded barbecue. We asked for barbecue sauce to put on the sandwich and it tasted like somebody put vinegar and sugar in that sauce. I ordered the chopped BBQ sourdough bread sandwich and there's no way that was sourdough that I was eating but instead tasted like bread that was toasted. That was probably the best thing I ate was just the bread because the meat was as I described before no flavor and very disappointing. I also ordered fries and thought at least I can eat these but I was wrong. Even their frozen fries were lacking in flavor. We also both ordered iced tea and asked for yes, artificial sweetener and we were informed that they don't carry any. Just regular sugar. That was a first for me! Never ever been to any restaurant or eating establishment that didn't carry a variety of sugar for people who drink iced tea. It's unfortunate that everything my husband and I ordered was really bad. It almost was comical except that we paid $80 for that inedible food. The Service: Our server, Ana was awesome!! She was the only one taking care of everybody and she did it flawlessly. When we asked for extra sauce, she delivered it quickly. She was good about checking on all the customers even though there were only 4 of us in total. A family of 5 left 10 minutes after we arrived and 2 people sat at the bar 15 minutes after we ordered. She had a great attitude and smiled a lot. She said she was new to the job but her actions made it look as though she were a veteran. OVERALL: The service was great and the establishment itself is a great neighborhood sports bar hang out but the food was really really bad. It wouldn't have been a terrible thing if just one or maybe two items we ordered weren't that great but the fact that every single thing including the tea was bad, is the reason that we will not visit this place again. By the way, it took me a couple of weeks to write this, because I aim to see the good in everything. I do not like to receive negativity or give it. It was difficult to be that honest especially when other people in the reviews really liked the food. Good for them! I do hope that this place will have enough customers to stay open for a long time. I wish them the best of luck.

Shoutout to Folsom, CA. Poppy's Bar & Que…read more Before walking on the Johnny Cash Trail, we decided to try out Poppy's Bar & Que on East Natoma Street across the street from the community center. We saw the smoker in the front of the building. I do luv me some good ole BBQ. So off we went. We ordered a double down plate $26: two 7oz protein choices with cole slaw on brioche and an 8 oz side choice. Brisket and pulled pork were our protein choices with and potato salad. We bought another side, macaroni salad. We requested that the pulled pork be placed on the side and additional sauce. I dislike being that customer with persnickety preferences. But we were, and they didn't blink an eye. Super accommodating. The pulled pork had a deep smoky flavor. Tender shredded pieces. Mmm. The sauce was served on the side. That too was delicious. Hubs had the brisket and wolfed that down before I could swipe a piece. Darn. The potato salad was tasty. Slightly tangy, which I really liked. The place is family owned and operated. It's a sports bar and family friendly bbq joint. Giving off family friendly vibes. But hey, a bar and family friendly? Yes. They both co-exist harmoniously. Talking about sports. The TVs of course are tuned onto sports. All of the screens are strategically placed throughout. They even have framed signed football jerseys from USC Trojans, Denver Broncos, and 49ers to name a few. Pretty neat.

If you are looking for a wide variety of beers (especially sours) this is my go to place. The menu…read moreshows all the styles of beers they brew. Staff are always friendly and with so many options I usually get the flight. Not they are very decent pours so you don't want to order too many. There are plenty of tables inside and outside as well as a few couches to relax and enjoy your beer. There are also plenty of TVs to check out the games.

Burning Barrel is hands down my fav brewery in Sac county. They have the most unique beers and try…read moreto cantar to vast types of beer which lager, ipa, sours, seltzers, stout and etc. They have something for everyone. I love coming and trying any new sours they have. Got their Christmas, Gnary and Nice, 10/10. They also always try to have food trucks. What more could you ask for than good beer and good food.