Popular butcher shop with must-try delicious deli sandwiches that's perfect for travelers on the…read moreI-5 about 2 hours away from Sacramento! So, as you're driving down the I-5 and looking for a place to get delicious sandwiches, this is the perfect spot! And, while you're there, stock up on wide variety of handcrafted sausages, brats, beef sticks, bacon, marinated meats, dry rubs and more! We brought an insulated bag with ice packs to put them in. We grabbed some for family we were visiting in Sacramento and stopped again on our way back home to stock up. We tried the Brisket and Ribeye sandwiches. The bread got soft fast, maybe a little too soft. They were both hot sandwiches so not sure if it was from a little too much bbq sauce, juices from the meat or how it's wrapped. The brisket and ribeye were tender and juicy. I liked the Ribeye a little more since it had mushrooms, bell peppers and onion. I would have liked the bread to be more toasty since we ate the sandwiches there. But, that's my preference; I love more texture in my food. Loved the variety of sausages, brats and beef sticks that we got. The bacon was a lot thinner than we're used to. We bought lots of their dry Wolfsen's seasoning since it's one of my bf's favorites! I loved that the beef sticks that weren't too oily and very tasty. I wish we had gotten more of them! The sausages were so flavorful!! We tried them in a variety of dishes. We really liked the Smoked Blueberry Bratwurst, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Smoked Chuckwagon sausage, Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and Smoked German Pork Sausage.

What a fabulous place! Will for sure be stoping back again when coming down I5 as well worth the…read moresmall detour! Had the tri tip sandwich and it was amazing! Took home a bunch of sausages. How this place did not have a line out the door at lunch time baffles me. Staff were fantastic too!

I was craving some BBQ, so I decided to give this place a try, and I'm glad I did!…read more The service was great. Everyone was friendly, and they got me taken care of without any hassle. When you've had a busy day, that kind of service goes a long way. The food was really good. The brisket was juicy and tender, and the tri-tip was cooked just right. Dip that tri-tip in their BBQ sauce and you're good to go. The mac and cheese was creamy and hit the spot, and the baked beans were probably my favorite. They had a little sweetness to them and some bits of meat mixed in that made them even better. The Texas toast was soft and buttery, and the fried pickles were a great starter. Honestly, those barely made it home. The family was happy when I showed up with dinner, so I'd say that's a win. If you're in the Los Banos area and want some good, filling BBQ without making a big production out of it, give this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

Looking for a Grub, I found this place. It's located in what I believe is the downtown of Los…read moreBanos. It was easy to find. Location clean & staff friendly. The food was great. I got a combo Tri Tip & ribs with potato salad. Yummy!

We stopped by Hot City BBQ our way to Yosemite and are so thrilled that we did. Arriving shortly…read moreafter they opened, we quickly saw the dining room fill up - and after our first bites, it's not hard to see why their food is outstanding. My Roadhouse Salad was enormous and topped with generous, perfectly cooked slices of tri-tip, which balanced beautifully with the tart apples, blue cheese, and apple vinaigrette. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich as well. The restaurant itself is also so clean & well decorated. We will definitely be return customers!

Good BBQ, but a few things to know before you go…read more I found this barbecue spot on Google and also checked it out on Yelp. It had some good reviews, and since I'm a big reviewer myself, that's what ultimately convinced me to stop in and give it a try. First impression: The parking lot is very small with extremely limited parking. If there are already a couple of cars there, you'll probably have to park along the street in the surrounding residential neighborhood. The good thing is that the location is very easy to get to--it's right off Highway 152 (Pacheco) and sits right on the corner. They have a large outdoor barbecue/grill area where you can see they're cooking the food, plus a bench outside. When we arrived around 3:30-4:00 PM, there were only a couple of customers leaving, so the restaurant was pretty quiet. Inside, there's a large chalkboard menu that's easy to see and read. Since it was my first time, it took me a few minutes to figure out exactly what I wanted. I ordered the small rib plate with cornbread instead of the garlic bread because I LOVE cornbread. The cornbread was really good! The ribs were also good. I personally like my BBQ nice and saucy, so I added some extra barbecue sauce, which made them even better. The macaroni was just okay, but the baked beans were really, really good. We also tried the pulled chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, that was probably my least favorite item. The chicken was pretty plain, didn't have much flavor, and was somewhat dry. It also didn't really give me that smoky/barbecue flavor I was expecting. One thing to know is that they don't have a fountain drink machine. You'll need to grab a canned or bottled drink from the refrigerator, including Mexican Coke. The food came out very quickly. We had barely sat down after ordering when our food was already being brought out on trays. Overall, I thought the food was fairly decent, although I felt it was a little overpriced for what you get. The ribs, cornbread, and baked beans were the standouts for me, while the pulled chicken could definitely use more flavor and moisture. Would I come back? Possibly. I wouldn't say this was a bad experience at all, and there were definitely some things I enjoyed. I may make another stop in the future.

Our first time at Almond Wood, and we're already looking forward to returning on our next stay in…read morePatterson! I ordered the Classic Q with pulled pork. It was absolutely delicious and a very generous portion. The onion rings were equally good! My husband ordered the Brisket Melt, which he really enjoyed as well. A special shout-out to Mackenzie, who did an excellent job! She was friendly, helpful with recommendations, and checked in on us throughout our meal without ever hovering. Great service makes such a difference! We're so glad we found Almond Wood and can't wait to stop in again on our next visit. Highly recommend!

oh my goodness sooo good!! I don't even know where to start. first off, the service was awesome…read more everyone was so sweet & friendly, it was a very welcoming atmosphere. upon entering, I noticed they sell squishy fidget toys in the front!! the greeter noticed me eyeing them & took one out of the box for me to squish lol. my fiancé & I decided to share the Pitmaster Platter & chose tri-tip, pulled pork, & ribs with mac & cheese, onion rings, & garlic bread. my fiancé is a tough critic & he said the ribs were the best he's ever had & got a large side of mac n cheese to go! I personally loved the tri tip, it was so soft & tender. the waitress recommended the banana bread pudding & we are so grateful she did because it was soo good. it came fresh out of the oven with a generous scoop of ice cream. everything was 10/10! thank you almond wood!

The pea soup is delicious! Especially in the bread bowl. This was my second time visiting from…read moreCharlotte, NC, and I will return again when traveling this way.

We had visited the other Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton, but had not been to this one before…read more My wife and I are not big eaters so we shared the Chinese Chicken Salad and it was definitely enough for us both. The grilled chicken was flavorful and moist and the salad was good, though they were very heavy on the dressing which was kinda overpowering. The service was good, though not exceptional, and the price was fine (seeing as we shared). The interior was as I remembered the the other Pea Soup Andersen's, very much old style diner with that quaint over the top klitsch. Oh we also had the chocolate chunk cookies and they were yummy and probably the best deal of all we had there.

Updated review. After 3 years and many more food trucks…read more This is still one of my favorites. Read my last review, it's all the same. They made me a chorizo egg and whole bean burrito. It was delicious. Such nice people. Super clean truck and space. Last words... when I'm close enough.

One of the best quesabirria tacos I've had! The tacos were packed with flavor, the consommé was…read moredelicious, and everything tasted fresh. The customer service was excellent--the ladies were very sweet and welcoming. My only suggestion would be to add a few more tables and improve the lighting in the seating area, as it can be a little dark. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot and will definitely be back!

Had another wonderful lunch here today. Had to get the Fifty-Fifty again Tri-Tip and Pork…read moreBelly---Excellent! Service and ambiance is great!

Great place when weather is nice lots of shaded seating. Place for kids to play. Normally share a…read morewagon wheel meal it a large portion. Food good also nice selection of sauces.

Good pizza, good service, clean restrooms, clean seating and tables, gobs of televisions, games,…read moreair conditioning. Watch out, there were ants on the fountain drink dispenser, but I didn't let that bother me--especially since they quickly gave me some clean root beer from the refrigerated 2-liter bottles they have on hand.

If they run the food truck in Los Banos, we ordered 3 slices and they were all raw. They cook their…read moreslices in 3 minutes.....Threw them in my oven twice and the dough still smelled uncooked / felt super gooey and that was after basically burning them. Waste of $14 per slice

Why does this Tri-Tip have to be so ridiculously tender and juicy?!…read more 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.

I was really looking forward to trying Big Vic's BBQ because I've heard a lot of positive things…read more Unfortunately, my experience didn't quite meet my expectations. I ordered the pork belly sandwich, but it wasn't what I expected based on the menu. Instead of the tender, sliced pork belly I was anticipating, it came with three large chunks of meat covered in barbecue sauce. It honestly didn't resemble what I would typically consider a pork belly sandwich, and I found myself a little confused by the presentation. The macaroni and cheese had good flavor, although it seemed a bit dry and firm, as if it had been sitting for a while. I understand that everyone has different styles of barbecue, and this may have simply been an off day. I'm sharing this feedback in the hope that it's helpful, because I know many people speak highly of Big Vic's. I truly hope this was just an exception, and I'd be willing to give them another try in the future.

Definitely Best sushi in town! service was on point , food was quick and freshly made!read more

Food is okay. But, the service crew doesnt like her job. Shes not accommodating to the customer. We…read morewanted a seat that is comfy to us. But the lady waitress telling us , shes not gonna clean it. Like gurl?! Ur working or not??! Or you can just stay at home. So no, i will not coming back. She doesnt like her job at all. Very rude..