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    It's In The Sauce BBQ

    4.6 (279 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    World Famous Tri Tip Sandwich
    Harold S.

    I thought this place had great food. However, its not at all your typical restaurant. It does not have a restaurant ambience. It's located in an office park and you order from a window inside that's cut out from a door leading to the kitchen in the back. They have a few tables inside and also some outdoor tables for dining there. However, I did feel this place seems much more amenable for take out to me. The lady taking my order was very friendly and courteous, and I really enjoyed the food. I ordered the "World Famous Tri Tip Sandwich", which comes with a choice of one side. The sandwich was large and the cole slaw which I chose was also great.

    Looks good with the smoker sitting outside
    Mike H.

    Great places I wanted to try in Oxnard. It is unassuming and I love that but the big fat smoker outside says it all. Brisket had good bark and taste. Ribs weee a perfect competition style cook. Great seasoning, no sauce needed. Pulled pork was moist but not wet, hate she. It's wet Service was fast and super friendly. Great place to checkout out, enjoy

    Brisket Plate
    Ryan M.

    It's in the sauce BBQ has some of the best BBQ in town. The flavor of the BBQ sauces are incredible, the brisket is tasty, and the sides go together perfectly. The owners are super friendly and passionate about their food. Definitely check it out if you want to get some good southern BBQ around Ventura county.

    As of 2/20/2025
    Leeza D.

    Kind of a hidden location, but it didn't stop them from having very consistent foot traffic during lunchtime on a typical Thursday. Their smoker, The Beast, was sitting outside greeting all that comes in. Pricing is on good deal side compared to other BBQ places. I got half a rack of baby backs, a side, and an apple cobbler for $29. Sauce comes in regular and spicy. Their menu is extensive. They have a very large kitchen. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Plenty of parking. Good service. Please come and create your one experience.

    Cali Tex Mix plate with added hot link and sweet tea
    Curtis P.

    Pulled off the 101 freeway on a drive up the coast. At the time, this restaurant had a 4.6 star rating, which is pretty good for barbecue. The food was a 5.0, in my opinion, and I tried three different meats. No complaints about the tri tip or the brisket. The hot link is the classic style, not the popular jalapeño cheese sausage. I prefer the classic and it was good. The plate includes a tasty roll that was toasted like Texas toast. It comes with one side and the bbq beans were very good. My four-star rating was due to the ambiance and the service. Once inside, there is a short hallway with a narrow window to order. It is enclosed with plexiglass (apparently leftover from Covid) with a small square cut out of the middle to receive your food. Very awkward. They ask if your order is dine-in or to-go. In my case, I ordered dine-in but they served it in a bag and styrofoam box. Not a huge deal, but the guy who handed me my food was not friendly or helpful. He had to ask permission from the cashier to give me a second tiny cup of sauce. And speaking of sauce, the have regular and spicy. I love that! There are three dining areas. The two downstairs are very small with about seven tables total. The furniture is a mishmash of tables and chairs and none looked very comfortable. The areas were not very clean and an employee was taking up one of the four place tables. Maybe I'm particular, but I don't think employees should ever take a break where the customers eat. This was the rule when I worked at In-N-Out Burger in the 70s. Value? Really good! My plate was under $20 and included good portions. One of the best barbecue deals I've had recently. I regret adding a tip since the service turned out poorly. Would I go again? Definitely, but with lower expectations. I do have some suggestions in case the owner reads this: 1) Love the sauce but use slightly larger cups 2) Provide hand wipes. They're not expensive but very helpful 3) Add pecan pie to your desserts 4) Change the order/pickup window! 5) Offer more than one size fountain drink 6) Encourage employees to be friendly and helpful. Not Chick-fil-A friendly, just more friendly.

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    Great place to eat and chill had a stomach ache before I ate here and it is now gone really great good yup

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    Best pulled pork sandwich I have ever had. So good. 100% recommend. The people are so so nice, and it's a cozy place to eat.

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    Best bbq!! The food is amazing. Service is so friendly and do your self a favor and don't forget the pie

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    Great sauce the lady's at the front know what they're doing. Very sweet. Bread is fresh and soft, the meat is cooked very well.

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    Great lunch. Very casual you can sit indoors or out. Ordered at counter but no table service. Lunch specials are super well priced.

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    What a great place for BBQ brisket. Moist and juicy. The service is fantastic. We also enjoyed the mac n cheese.

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    Highly recommended!Shoutout to Chef Ray Swanson of Chef 805 Catering for an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. My wife and I attended a friend's birthday party where Chef Ray handled the catering, and the food was truly outstanding. Having spent 22 years in the food service industry myself, I'm not easily impressed--but the presentation, flavors, and overall execution were exceptional. Every item was fantastic. The bruschetta with goat cream cheese was fresh and perfectly balanced. The seared ahi tuna bites were beautifully prepared, and the shrimp spring rolls with ginger peanut sauce were bursting with flavor. Even the flatbread pizza with Caesar salad was spot-on. One great dish after another--we were honestly stuffed by the end of the night. What stood out most was the attention to detail and restaurant-quality presentation, something you rarely see at private catered events. Chef Ray clearly takes pride in his craft, and it shows in every bite. We're already looking forward to the next event he caters at our friend's house--and we'll definitely be using Chef 805 Catering for one of our own parties in the future. -- Anil

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    We used DJs Catering for our wedding in Ojai April 2026! We used their all inclusive services for…read morefood and rentals. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. There was not a single issue or hiccup, and that kind of execution is no small feat. The team was incredibly helpful, the food was truly impeccable, and the staff were so kind and attentive throughout the entire event. We received endless compliments from our guests, the catering was genuinely one of the highlights of the night. KB, the catering manager, was on another level! She took such amazing care of us as a couple, constantly checking in, bringing us food, and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. We never once had to look for her, she was always right there, anticipating everything before we even had to ask. She was like a hawk in the best possible way, completely on top of every detail while still being warm and calm. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding! A true gem! They went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail. We are so grateful and will be talking about them for a long time!

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    My family and I just had catering from Smoke Me Out BBQ last weekend and it was genuinely a 10/10…read more Every guest at our party asked about the food and had nothing but great things to say. Apart from the quality of the food, the communication was great, as well as the efficiency during the drop off! I will definitely book again!

    I am so grateful we went with Jorge and his team to cater our wedding! Even weeks later our friends…read moreand family are still raving at how delicious and plentiful the food was. We ordered deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno poppers and caprese skewers for the appetizers. We also did brisket and pulled pork with Spanish rice, mac n cheese, potato salad and coleslaw for dinner. And everything was so yummy! I echo what many others have shared in that Jorge is incredibly professional and responsive. Him and the team really go above and beyond - from ensuring the set up was done nicely, to the color table cloth we preferred, they really want to make sure everything is done thoughtfully. I got married in La Arboleda in the Lompoc area and had interviewed many other wedding caterers. Many of which charged an arm and a leg for every item - literally, serving spoons, chafing dishes, linens, tables, every piece had a markup fee as well for convenience even though they were all likely rented from the same rental company that I could have rented from directly. Jorge gave the option for an inclusive flat rate set-up and service fee which was so much more reasonable and simple. I am so incredibly happy with the food and service we got from SmokeMeOut BBQ and highly recommend them for catering.

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    I personally think it speaks volumes if you always want to review a business because that shows…read morethey're nothing but amazing and they always deliver quality! Catered my daughter's birthday yesterday and I went back for more!!! Better yet I have been limited with my diet so there were options for me as well! I did not feel guilty about my eating and hit every goal I had while having fun with my family. I'm originally from LA where we see taco spots everywhere but even my own family said they would come down here nonstop to have the food from Tacos Cortez !!! Thank you Bernardo for always being amazing to us! Will always continue our loyalty to you!

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