We were driving up from LA to San Jose and we always stop at Harris Ranch, this was the first time trying the bbq place and it DID NOT disappoint! We took the brisket with a side of rice, it was so good we decided to get a takeout and bring it with us home. We had the brisket, pulled pork, bbq ribs. Sides of mac & cheese and more rice. My only disappointment was the mac & cheese, it had a bit of a weird taste but my sister said it was one of the best she's ever had so there's that. If guess it's a personal preference thing. read more

Not bad for a quick charging pit stop along the i5! Brisket - 5/5 I liked this with the spicy bbq sauce the most. It was tender and wasn't overly salty. I would order the meat by itself again. Tritip sandwich - 3.5/5. Not much else to the sandwich except the meat and bread. It felt overly peppery for my taste. I would skip this next time. They had plenty of nice outdoor areas to eat at and the food came fast. Of course, this is nowhere as good as the actual Harris restaurant, but if you need food quick, the brisket is a solid option! read more

Harris BBQ - Tritip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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A good option if you don't want fast food which is usually what we end up eating on this drive between SoCal - NorCal. If this were anywhere else I would probably give 2 stars, but not bad for the options nearby. The brisket is the better of the meats we tried - chicken and tri-tip were the other two. Brisket is quite dry though without BBQ sauce. Chicken is not bad but also needs sauce. Tri-tip was too chewy. Of the sides, potato salad was good. Cornbread was good. S.O. got the mac and cheese and was disappointed. Ran out of horseradish and regular BBQ sauce while we were there. Or the guy just didn't want to get us the regular BBQ? Anyway, had the spicy BBQ which is not very spicy so that was fine. Ordered online which I strongly recommend. But check your order because they forgot the sauces. We were eating there, so I just went back to ask for them, but without the BBQ sauce, the meats would've been so hard to eat. Next to the Shell gas station, Lots of seating around. read more

Always great, well cooked. Brisket and sides. Perfection! Fast service, tasty. Great food- a real treat!! About $20 each meal. Burnt Ends are called "Tips" . Eat outside-it's covered. read more

Harris BBQ - Great sides - you can get several different meals... even Whole Tri-tip family meal fo $169. !! - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Stopped here on the way to LA. It has Tesla charging station at $0.47 kwh. Shell gas station was taped off - not working. Restroom is clean. The line to order BBQ food is long, plus the food takes 39-44 min to get. It was Monday around 12pm, can't imagine the weekend. Expect to spend about 1-2 hours to get your food and eat. Check out my pictures and video. Recommend to order ahead of time and pick up the food at the pick up window. They offer outdoor seating with mist fans. Tri-tips were lean and dry. Briskets were bomb, mashed potato was alright and the salad was fresh. Two meat combo (4oz each) was $18, comes with one side. Each additional side is $4. The food was not bad, better than getting drive through fast food. read more

Harris BBQ - Two meat combo with side salad and side mashed potato - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Came here expecting more. What a huge letdown. First - its a take put place and the servers looked bored to death. Everything was served lukewarm, ribs were dry to the bone. Sides looked sorry in the cafeteria style serving dishes and didn't taste much better. The saving grace was the brisket - in the sandwich it tasted dry due to the uneven balance of bread to meat - but eaten separately it was okay. We ordered the half rack of ribs as well. Ate 2 ribs and threw away the rest. read more

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A great little pit stop on the drive up to the bay. The atmosphere was welcoming, though we were a bit disappointed that they had run out of horseradish by the time we arrived. Pro tip: order online about an hour in advance or be prepared for a longer line during peak times Highlights: * Brisket (9/10) - Exceptionally tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Easily the standout dish!! * Pork ribs (8/10) - Very well-seasoned with a rich, pork-forward flavor. They didn't even need sauce, though a few bites were slightly dry * Coleslaw (7/10) - Good flavor, but noticeably watery Could be improved: * Tri tip (5/10) - Unfortunately a bit dry and lacking in flavor * Burnt ends (2/10) - Overcooked to the point of being chewy and tough Overall, it's a worthwhile stop especially for the brisket and ribs read more

Harris BBQ - the spread - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

The Harris BBQ express is a convenient stop during a road trip. Its across from the restaurant in the gas station but there are tables outside you could eat at. It's nice when ordering you can see the ingredients and add what you want. I got the southwest salad and I first I thought it wasn't a lot, but it was pretty filling with a good amount of chicken. I was able to add beans and I got cilantro lime dressing instead of caesar. My group can be particular but the person taking our order and checking out we're all very polite and accommodating. My only issue was there were flies flying around luckily didn't see any land on the food, but it was too close for comfort read more

Harris BBQ - Southwest Chicken salad - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

Where I usually turn left at the famed Harris Ranch to head into the County Store, this time I turned right and found myself face to face with Harris BBQ, the Harris Ranch convenience store beside the Shell station. Here, patrons can get drinks, snacks, and sandwiches with Harris Ranch's signature meats to go on their way up to the Bay Area or down to Los Angeles and beyond. I loved the timeless ranch motifs in this convenience store, shelves on shelves of local meats and spices, wood accents everywhere, the air conditioning on full blast to keep the heat out. At the far end, the staff were serving up sandwiches and sides to go, and I went over to see what there was. I got the Santa Maria Classic BBQ Tri-Tip, a Harris Ranch tri-tip slow smoked with almond wood, served with barbecue sauce, all on a French roll. Unlike hickory wood, which imparts a sweet, rich smokiness to the meats, almond wood imparts a mellow, nutty smokiness. It was a solid choice for this tri-tip sandwich I was about to eat and a nod to the almond tree as one of California's staple crops. The first bite was good. The bread was fresh, and the notes of smoked almond wood were very much present. I found the tri-tip meat to be quite dry rather than tender and juicy, and I was glad the sweet, spiced barbecue sauce helped the meat go down better. The meat rub was solid, spicing up the meat with savory notes of salt, rosemary, pepper, and herbs. Bite for bite, this was a decent casual meal at the Harris Ranch. Harris Ranch has a lot to offer for high-end and casual goers alike. The barbecue joint was the perfect place for me to grab something low-key with Harris Ranch's signature meats. I'll be back again to try their other meats. read more

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Went on a roadtrip pit stop for bbq from this place. Do look for the office bands, as that is the line. It's a bbq place a gas station and a meat store all in one place. Ordered his and hers sandwiches they were quite delicious. My Mrs thought the Mac and cheese was over seasoned i didn't mind the seasoning I'd say cool . My in laws ordered ribs. They were towards dry according to them, however I would say they give you dipping sauce. I didn't try em so I'll have to order that on my next visit. 4.7/5 for gas station/ steak / bbq store it was good bbq. read more

Awww I remember this day. It's right after the New Year Holiday 2026 and I wanted something I could sink my teeth into. Like some tasty beef. So Immediately after work, I made the short drive to check out their BBQ spot. This place is always busy, but since it was the holiday weekend, after 3:30pm, this place was so-so busy and so was the Tesla Charging Lot located directly West of the property. I mean if I had a Tesla, this would be the perfect place to stop for a charge and get some great food because beyond this is nothing between Hwy 198/Hwy 152. I was so hungry I ordered alot of food. The Santa Maria tri-tip beef sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese. their red potato salad. a regular salad some vegetarian black beans with rice, cornbread and a cookie. This place serves Pepsi products for fountain drinks, but keep in mind the food spot is inside of a convenient store so you can get any type of drink you want. OMG did it hit the spot. Mix the beans and rice together inside of a tortilla with a little of thier pico de gallo and you got one heck of a mini burrito appetizer for work. Ambriance is so casual. It was extra windy today so hopefully you packed a jacket. I'll post a video of what it looks like when you enter. This place also has plenty of gas fuel pumps too,\ Please add me as a Yelp Friend and check out my other reviews. See you some more on Yelp 2026 read more

Stopped in on our road trip from LA to the Bay Area. Never stopped here before, great for a lunch and Pitt stop along I-5. It was busy inside since we were traveling during Memorial Day weekend. Service was pretty quick although they accidentally gave one of our sandwiches to the customer in front of us. They remade it and gave us a free cornbread though. Lots of seating areas outside which is great and they also had misters which was appreciated. Also pretty decent restrooms which are a difficult commodity to find along I-5. BBQ was decent but nothing to rave about. Still beats the fast food options on the road though. As a pescatarian, I enjoyed the black bean chili and the mac and cheese side which was seasoned pretty well. We'll probably stop here again. read more

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My favorite place to stop for lunch when driving home from San Diego - if we leave early enough we can get here around 2pm - after main lunch hours so we only have to wait in line for ...30 minutes? It's hard to wait this long when you are just trying to get home but it's worth it - the brisket is my favorite and my sons and husband like ribs. They always moan about the length of the stop, but honestly half an hour is worth it, even if you've passed 20 cars in the way here lol. Bathrooms are ok as well. I wish they would expand their business to make it faster, and hire more people to work to keep the tables cleaned - some fans above the seating would help keep the flies away, between the wait and the semi messy bathrooms and tables, it's a 4 not 5 no matter how good the food is. Bring your cooler - and get ice and Jarris meat here to take home! Also note: you can order ahead if you have service and pickup at the pickup window, avoiding the long line inside! read more

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It's hard to go wrong with their takeout when you always see 20-35 people ahead of you. I come here twice a year and on my way out of Hanford I stop here before getting on the Highway 5. MY GRADE: B plus to A minus. read more

It was soooo good! The brisket was incredibly tender and flavorful, and everything we ordered was delicious. Great service, generous portions, and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're looking for amazing BBQ! read more

Harris BBQ - Pulled pork,garden salad, mashed potato, Mac& cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Came here to charge the car on the way to LA. We didn't want to stay long so we went to Harris BBQ instead of the Harris Ranch restaurant. Husband ordered brisket, beef tips, tri-tip, and pulled pork, it came with mac & cheese, house, slaw, cornbread rice pilaf, and mashed potatoes. The food was good however I wish they had indoor seating. Not sure how that would work out though. I'm sure they would get crowded really fast. They had outdoor seating, but there are also a ton of flies that are hovering and flying trying to also land on your food as you're eating. I was thinking they should install one of those little fans in the center of the table that people have at picnics. Hard to eat and enjoy your food when you have flies trying to get it. Food was delicious. Would come back again, but maybe as a grab and go. Inside also has a small market where you can buy drinks, chips, or candy. read more

Harris BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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We ordered the brisket and tritip. Absolutely delicious soft,tender and flavorful meat. Will definitely come back. read more

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Fast and friendly service. We ordered the brisket meal, kids tri-tip sandwich and bbq tip salad. All were yummy, nice portions and reasonable price. It was so hot but they had misters on full blast in the outdoor eating area, which was nice. We enjoyed our meal. Not a bad place to grab some grub on your way up or down the interstate 5! read more

Harris BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Every time we drive to south California. We have to stope to eat here. Best Tri tip salad ever, and best sandwiches. Service is very fast and the employees are very friendly. The ambience is welcoming. The depende on the time of the day sometimes it smells like cow's poop, but food is amazing read more

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First review of 2026! On our way back we decided to finally check out Harris ranch bbq. Wasn't sure how great it was going to be due to being connected with a shell station ... don't let that deter you! The brisket was by far one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. This is the closest I've gotten to some of these "competition" bbq meats. The brisket was falling apart while picking it up, juicy and very well seasoned. Mac n cheese.. bomb. Was it anything super special? No but it was still a solid Mac n chee. Tri tip was good but needed a little more salt/pepper. The hot bbq and original bbq sauce helped with that though. Overall, great! Will make this spot a regular place when we go to and back from Disneyland. read more

Harris BBQ - Brisket, Tri tip, Mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

A clever and fast alternative to the full dine in Harris Ranch restaurant. Order the brisket and cheese-it's a must try. There are tons of soup, salad, and chicken options too! This bbq stand is located across the street from Harris Ranch and serves as a fully equipped gas station/convenience store. There is a covered patio with lots of seating too! Travel tip: mobile order or phone your order ahead to beat the lines! read more

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Driving home and stoped by this spot. The brisket I ordered was good. It s decent for being in a gas station next to the actual Harris restaurant. It works for travelers. I was going to eat inside the sprinter, but they forgot to give me sauces and utensils. I ate right outside, it wasn't bad! The worse part is the unhappy staff!! read more

This place is always packed whenever we make a stop for the only reason of supercharging our Tesla vehicle. There are over 80 stalls available in two spots, one directly in front of the convenience store, and one that is just a two minute walk fully covered underneath solar roof panels. The actual restaurant is separate from the convenience store that includes the express barbecue restaurant. The restrooms attached to this building are always kept rather clean and conveniently located. There really are not many other food options unless you go over the freeway overpass. Today we opted for a quick bite to eat during the lunch hour. The crowd quickly grew from the time we arrived to the time we placed our order. Prices are not particularly cheap given it basically has a monopoly for anyone stopping by. With just a cheddar and brisket sandwich paired with a side of mashed potatoes and a side of pulled pork, it ran us nearly $30! The food isn't amazing, however, if you are in for a barbecue fix, it is fairly good. I didn't particularly enjoy my sides of mashed potatoes and pulled pork because it was a bit more peppery than I would have preferred. Everything is packed in a to-go bag, and you may choose to dine at one of the patio tables and chairs, which is tolerable in the non- summer months when the sun is not scorching hot. When I come back again, probably not. Unless I'm really in need of food in the moment. read more

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I always order ahead online and avoid the lines. I would put your pick up time 15 mins earlier as they typically run late. It's just that busy! Great BBq spot I def recommend stopping to break up your drive on the 5. There are 2 sets of restrooms on this side of Harris'. read more

Harris BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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We stopped here on our way home from LA as we always do, we usually go inside to the restaurant but decided to try this BBQ spot instead. It is close to the Tesla charges and inside the shell station. I had the BBQ brisket and cheddar sandwich and the jalapeño cornbread. My sandwich was so good that I went back in to buy some of the brisket to take home. My cornbread was also good. The rest of my party had pulled pork sandwiches and they said those were good too. Service was quick and there wasn't too much of a line. It was cold out and the only seating is outdoors, the seating out in the back had heaters so that kept us pretty warm. I'll definitely stop again the next time we come this way. read more

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Sadly I have no pictures of the food but I was pleasantly surprised to pull off the highway to charge and find this place. I went with pulled pork, some briskets and even some tri-tip. This was just on the side to get some quick protein in. They were both honestly pretty great and so were the sauces they came with. Very nice little place to take a little break and relax on a road trip. Wild to see so many negative reviews but I guess this place isn't for people who think "black pepper is too spicy." I will say when I went it was totally dead so there was no wait at all for food. Next time I'm through I'll grab pictures of the food as well, but the bathrooms and the store are both very nice to go along with it. Give it a try, not sure what's up read more

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My thoughts on this bbq spot.... this is the 3rd time I've had this locations bbq. Tri tip sandwich and a side of brisket. Little to no flavor on the brisket. Greasy but no flavor. Tri tip Sammie: same. Not much smoke Not much flavor of a bbq. Just meat. The bread was the best part imo. 2/5 stars and $18 a sandwich is wild. read more

Very Upset. I waited 55 minutes for my two sandwiches today!!!!! And wrong order with missing items!!! So, I've always wanted to try Harris BBQ (in addition to their restaurants which I've tried many times), as I wanted NOT to take a long lunch today. However, I ended up spending longer wait time, wrong order (missing items). I didn't know that Harris BBQ gets so busy. So, I arrived at ~12:30 and there was a long line... anyway, I knew that we can order online and placed my online order at 12:53 (see receipt), promised a 30-minutes wait time... okay, there ARE a lot of people... so I thought it reasonable to wait 30-minutes and pickup at 1:23 even though it's too long for my taste..... anyway, I waited... waited... and 1:23 came and gone. I tried to ask the pickup person but the lady was just too busy to give me any attention. Instead of listening to me on what I had to say - she just simply assumed that I'm trying to rush her for my order and just kind of brushed me off. Finally, the big crowd appeared to have slowed and it is now 1:42. I finally got a chance to show her the receipt and the now 20-mins past due pick up time and she quickly said ... ok, 5 minutes. So by 1:48, I FINALLY got my order. They clearly just forgot my order. Now having been at Harris BBQ for nearly 1.5 hours of what I thought would be a quick grab n go sandwich run, we quickly grabbed the bag and rushed to the car to get back in the road. Until ... 5 mins later, I realized that my rice and beans were missing from the order. VERY UPSET. We turned the car around and went back to pick them up. Yes sure, I could have let them go but that's not the point. * 55-MINS for two sandwiches. * Missing items from Order. * No apology for the late order, nothing. It was just here - and that's it!! * Did not double check order 1-Star for the Food. The Santa Maria Tri-Tip sandwiches were excellent!! read more

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TLDR: It's good BBQ at a famous stop in the middle of California. It's recommended to order online, since the lines and wait can get pretty crazy, but I think it's worth a try. 1lb Brisket: It's a bit on the dry side when eating it by itself. You get the salty corned beef flavor and the burnt crust, which is a popular feature in many BBQ joints. The sauces help salvage the issue, but you end up tasting the sauce instead of the hard work done on the meat. Half Rack Ribs: You get six bones, and I can confidently say that it's one of the better ribs that I've had in California. It's a good mix of sweet and salty, the meat is falling off the bone, and the chew is quite tender. I am a fan of the portions of these ribs, and I definitely see myself getting this again. Service: We ordered online, so it's really just a matter of arriving after your set pickup time. The heavy foot traffic makes things a bit hectic in the pickup point, but it's not a big deal. Ambiance: The location shares a space with a convenience store, so you only order inside then eat outside. The dining area has a very ranch feel, and has some airsprays to help cool the diners, since the area can get VERY hot. read more

Harris BBQ - 1LB Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Not your average place to stop at... BUTTTTTT, when you need to nibble on something before getting to your destination you make it work right?!! Available parking. Strong ac breeze on the inside and not as busy. Interior is dedicated to western, deep browns and creams and barn style crown moldings and real spider webs and dust throughput. Pricy for the amount they give you. Waitress was kind, quick and check on us twice. I had the mini sliders (3) with slaw and pickle on top. The sliders were dry, pickle did not pair well and the slow was probably (4) slithers if I was technical. Have your toothbrush, floss or toothpicks on standby as the first bite went between my teeth The pastries prior to entering the restaurant seem to be reasonably priced.. they appeared to be sitting for some time and I did not want to chance it! Just check it out if you're in the area. read more

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My friend introduced Harris Ranch to me as one of his favorite I-5 drive traditions, and it's definitely one I'll take up. The tri-tip sandwich was so good and I loved the sauce although the hot sauce was not very spicy. The meat was the perfect texture and the spices on the outside was so satisfying especially the almost whole peppercorns which also added a nice crunch. I wish the bread was a little nicer. It's basically like a hoagie bun. But otherwise it's perfection. The price is about what I'd expect for a meaty barbecue sandwich or high quality. read more

I wish I lived closer!! My first time stopping by on my way to LA. I have heard ALL about this place and have only heard great things! We arrived at a gas station looking place (I expected a restaurant so I was a little thrown off) . I ordered the tri tip sandwich, some mac and cheese, jalapeño corn bread, a side of brisket and a side of extra tri tip. Luckily they had some heated seats outside as it was freezing outside and there was no inside seating. The mac and cheese was so creamy delicious first off! Wow delicious! My tri tip sandwich was so tender and delicious which sided perfectly with some spicy bbq sauce!! The brisket was great and the corn bread was decent. I left feeling wayyyyy too full ! I definitely wish they had indoor seating but don't get me wrong I will happily stop by any chance I get and may even do a road trip just to eat here again! read more

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There is a parking lot. It's located next to the Shell gas station and across from the Harris Ranch restaurant. Outdoor seating and it can get pretty warm. The lines get pretty long. There is a pickup window with a sign for online orders so probably worthwhile to order ahead of time. Not sure if the menu changed or different online. In store menu looked like only salads and sandwiches. We tried the tri tip sandwhich with a garden salad. For an express spot pretty surprised at the taste of the meat. Pretty good. They also give you extra BBQ sauce. If you want steaks tho this is a different vibe. I've gone to the restaurant before. If in a hurry this will do; otherwise I prefer the restaurant as there's a bigger menu to choose from. The quality of the meat here tho is legit. Staff is pleasant. Just be prepared for a line. read more

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Location next to gas station parking lot on the side Staff was very nice and welcoming Location has long queues and you order and they give it to you fresh. Inside there isn't seating only outside. The food we ordered was okay sadly the tri-tip it was dry with too much bbq to try to mask the cold meat. Mash potatoes were okay also on the colder side and lastly we got macaroni and cheese pretty good. Over all 4 stars next time I'll go to the restaurant read more

Harris BBQ - Lunch and charge - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Express Format Epoch BBQ stop on HWY 5 - Good Value, Clean, and Dog-Friendly covered outdoor seating area with fans and misters. Harris Ranch Restaurant is not dog-friendly but their Express counter located in their adjacent convenience store/Shell Gas station is an oasis along Hwy 5 for travelers and their fur companions. Tips: Order inside or online and pick-up at the counter outside. Recommend the Tri-tip sandwich with extra BBQ sauces; the Chicken Sando- packs some heat so not for the faint of heart; jalapeño cornbread; coleslaw- the sweet type; and ranch beans. The meats are so flavorful and tender. BYOB- Bring Your Own Dog-Bowl for water! read more

Harris BBQ - Our Travel Companion approved of their outdoor pet-friendly patio. - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Surprisingly good for a gas station joint in the middle of nowhere. I got the Santa Maria-style tri-tip sandwich with a side of beans. The beef was sliced to order and very juicy, well-marbled, and tender. read more

Harris BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

I love love love the tri-tip sandwiches at Harris Ranch BBQ--there's truly nothing like them! The meat is perfectly smoky, tender, and packed with flavor. Every bite is juicy and satisfying, and the sandwich as a whole is just next-level delicious. Yes, there's usually a line--but it's absolutely worth the wait. The smell alone while you wait gets your mouth watering, and the payoff is always worth it. Whether you're passing through or making a dedicated stop, this place is a must if you're a BBQ fan. Harris Ranch never misses. If you know, you know! read more

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Prices are steep for the amount of food you receive. It's a popular stop along the freeway, since there aren't much other options in the area unless you want fast food. This place is known for their smoked brisket and tri-tip. Typically, there is a long line. This location is inside the convenient store. So, it gets pretty busy. Our group ordered a variety of food. The food was not hot! Which is pretty disappointing, it was room temperature. The food was too salty IMO. Pros + some seating available outside + plenty of parking Cons - long waits (30 mins +) - small portions, very expensive. - bathrooms were dirty during my visit. (there was toilet paper everywhere) read more

Service - attentive and prompt. Parking - huge lot. No issues at all Food - burger was tasty and cooked perfectly but fries was warm/ cold so minus star for that. read more

Harris BBQ - Double burger - Barbeque Near Me - Coalinga, California

I mean literally the only real food stop unless you want to sit down at Harris ranch. It's a stop and go. The meat is always good and fresh. Portion sizes decent. It gets busy so I always call ahead around 20 mins. It's connected to a convenience store so you can grab whatever else all in the same stop. One of the few quality 5 stops especially if you're trying to be healthy. I always get the tri tip plate with a side salad. There's a hearty amount of tri tip and the side salad is actually good not your typically sad one that looks like it came out of a bag. There's some seating outside if you want to take a break and chill. Overall for what it is, 10/10. It can definitely get busy though so call ahead always if you're on the go. Don't even chance it. read more