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    Combo plate
    Josh C.

    I always get the two meat combo. Links and Brisket with double side of Mac n Cheese. Some of the best bbq in the city.

    Bettyjean P.

    Listen y'all know what time it is lol!!! Another one of my 5* reviews!!! When I tell u I've been waiting to try my brotha from anotha motha BBQ!!! I was not disappointed!!! Everything I ordered from my ribs to my fully loaded baked potato was hella fire!!! The boss man behind the counter and smoker/BBQ.pitt was an absolute legend His BBQ needs more recognition in the black community as it's a true contender. He's located during the spring n summer at SPARK social.and food truck park. Check his insta for times n dates he'll be there!!!!

    3 pc Pork Ribs w/ collard greens, coleslaw, hawaiian roll | $20
    Cherylynn N.

    Lady #1: "I love your dress!" Lady #2: "Why, thank you!" Lady #1: "Do you have Dodger's underwear on under that dress?" Lady #2" "Ummm, no..." Lady #1: "PROVE IT!" Hmmm, IDK if Lady #1 wanted to see Lady #2's butt floss OR to see if she was going commando but are ALL Dodgers fans this cray cray? On the day I visited Spark Social, it was HELLA packed with Dodgers fans who were all pumped up before the game...only to lose to the Giants. Whoomp whoomp. Anyhow, I've been craving ribs and saw J&D's BBQ Truck so gave them a try. M E N U * BBQ Plates w/ 2 sides: Chicken ($16), Hot Links ($17), Ribs ($20) Brisket ($22), 2 Meats ($24), and 3 Meats ($27). * Sides: Baked Beans (ground turkey), Collard Greens (turkey), Coleslaw, Mac 'N Cheese, or Potato Salad. F O O D * Rib Plate w/ collard greens, coleslaw ($20): https://bit.ly/3zZFBnj Sadly, I think I visited on an off day. The 3 piece pork ribs were tough and dry, like bone-in jerky. I had to use my hands to pull the meat off the bones. Flavor-wise, it was one-note: just smoky so we really had to utilize the bbq sauce for flavor. The bbq sauce was on the sweeter side. The collard greens were tender with an earthy bitterness . The coleslaw was very plain; just shredded cabbage and mayo. The Hawaiian roll was fresh and fluffy soft. S E R V I C E Seems to be a family operation; cordial and prompt. With no line at lunchtime, my order was ready in several minutes. A M B I A N C E Food truck. I believe J&D BBQ makes regular appearances at Spark Social which is a great food truck park with plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect place to bring the kids and dogs. P A R K I N G When/if stationed at Spark Social, street, metered, and lot parking available. Overall, I think I visited J&D BBQ on an off day. If I see their truck again at Spark Social, I would be down to give them another try. Hope to have a better experience next time so I can give a higher rating. 2.5 stars rounded up for a small local business.

    Barbecue Chicken Plate
    Tara M.

    I've been on the hunt for the best BBQ spot and when one of my friends kept posting about J & D's BBQ, I had to check them out. We found them at Spark Social in SF and after my first bite I knew that I may have found the Bay's best BBQ. I ordered the chicken, it was honestly the best, I'm talking juicy fallin off the bone tender. The BBQ sauce was just FANTASTIC! I literally licked my fingers and sopped up as much sauce as I could with the roll I didn't need to eat The sides were excellent, since I had to have a cheat meal, may as well have Mac-n-cheese. Delicious! My son had the ribs, with baked beans and Mac-n-cheese. He loved every bite, ate the entire meal and raved about the food as well. The service was excellent and the vibe was great! We left J & D's at Spark Social happy with full bellies. I will definitely be back!

    3 Meat Plate w/ Tri-Tip, Beef Hot Links, Pork Ribs
    Adam B.

    Having just spent a month in Texas, I was craving from BBQ from a food truck. Wasn't quite like what I had in Texas, but we don't exactly have many options in San Francisco anyway. Felt a little pricey at $30 (all-in) for a 3 meat plate, but that's San Francisco too. It's a nice departure from yet another taco/burrito truck, so I can appreciate working BBQ into the lunch rotation. Tri-Tip: It's not brisket, but it's decent. Kinda like Buckhorn, but with more real smoky flavor. Cut thick and a bit firm, not almost pull apart tender like some BBQ brisket can be. Like you're probably best with a knife to cut this up before dipping in the sauce. Beef Hot Links: Really liked the flavor. A good bit of a spicy kick. Especially nice with a bit of the roll or some beans, both helping balance out the flavor. The texture was a little weird though, more hot dog texture than sausage texture. Pork Ribs: Lots of meat on each rib. Plus they threw in a bunch of rib tips, which I liked more than the ribs. The rib tips were smokier and had more marinated flavor. The regular ribs were not the falling-off-the-bone type of tender, but more like firm Chinese sparerib texture. Baked Beans w/ Ground Turkey: The beans were tender and the sweet sauce was great. But the bits of ground turkey was an odd choice. Didn't impart much extra flavor, unlike when brisket burnt ends or pork is used to liven up the beans. Macaroni N' Cheese: Clumpy. Shells rather than macaroni, which were a bit overcooked. I did like all the melted cheese in it though.

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    Elaine H.

    Back again with a picture this time! Delicious tender brisket! Collard greens wonderful too.

    Chicken Plate with Collard Greens and Mac
    Briauna T.

    Pretty solid BBQ for mission bay. Will definitely keep an eye on the Spark Social roster for the next time they are there. Collard greens are solid, Mac is bomb, are portion sizes are worth the price.

    Pork rib, chicken thigh, beans

    Yumm. Had the ribs chicken and beans at a Ymca event at Minnie lovie center for dinner tonight and it was Smokin. Authentic smoky flavor and moist.

    Two way links & Tri-tip

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    The brisket was like butter, mac and cheese was cooked just right and the baked beans had a delicious flavor

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    11 months ago

    Friendly staff and fast service !! This was my first time trying the food and it was money well spent.

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    2 years ago

    Really good brisket sliders. Beans on point. Glad I came here. Hunger quenched. Cant wait to come back for more

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    4 years ago

    I had the chicken plate it was awesome. If you like bbq this place is def the spot. Def recommended.

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    7 years ago

    Flavoring meats and tasty sides, with great customer service. Will continue to patronize this business.

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    5 years ago

    The ribs were dry and too chewy. The macaroni and cheese was okay, not very impressed. The greens were the only thing I enjoyed here.

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    The mac n cheese was delightful and perfectly seasoned and we thoroughly enjoyed the collard greens too.

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