The brisket is delicious....got it on the side, going to try the sandwich next time. Lean and…read moretender.

Holy Smokes! Holy Smoke BBQ in Hanford just might be what we local barbecue enthusiasts have been…read morewaiting for. I make this statement based on only one bite of brisket, and a short conversation with the cooker/cutter today. I later learned his name is "Jim". Here's the story.... Yesterday, while waiting outside for my wife who was getting her nails done around the corner, I smelled that beautiful aroma which can only come from smoked meat done correctly. Not having time yesterday, we decided to check it out today. We found the source, a neon sign blazing red "Holy Smoke BBQ", which showed up in the window of a restaurant named Kuma Ramen. "'That's different". I said, and although we had just eaten, decided to check it out. After our initial look around the place, we decided, instead of getting an after dinner sample, to wait until we could come back and enjoy a sit down meal - probably tomorrow - and check out the full fare. Jim cemented my decision by sharing with me a bite of the brisket he was slicing on the board. Excellent! Excellent brisket! Tender, fat well rendered, juicy, flavorful, excellent brisket. Tomorrow we will go back with an appetite, for a full meal follow up, and a fuller review. I fully believe that, based on the single bite I enjoyed today, Holy Smoke will maintain the five stars I give it on that single bite. Okay. It's now Monday and my wife and I went back to Holy Smoke BBQ for a meal. Holy Smoke BBQ and Kuma Ramen are in the same spaces. Both are owned and operated by the same family. While Kuma has be there about a year, the BBQ has just been added this month. The BBQ menu is limited, only serving three meats: brisket, pork ribs and pork belly. Sides available were macaroni & cheese, chili, and . While only trying the Mac & cheese, which was very good with lots of cheese, we did have some of each meat. Brisket, as rep yesterday was excellent. The ribs, a bit salty for my preference, also were excellent. The pork belly was the best cooked I've had this side of Texas. The fat was rendered so perfectly, I enjoyed it immensely at about a 1-1 ratio with the lean. A nice surprise since I I seldom find pork belly that I can eat like that. The two BBQ sauces - homemade regular and spicy were excellent also even though the meats did not need any sauce added. I don't know how this spot would stand up against a full service Texas themed BBQ joint, but for Hanford - my five stars still stand!

Went back again today. Did a phone-in order and she didn't ask my name. I arrived and checkout was…read moreready to go. Order was ready. She remembered my voice from yesterday! We all tried the brisket today.

1/22/25 Getting…read morelunch for tomorrow! Called and greeted by Patricia. Ordered a BBQ tri-tip sandwich with potato salad and onion rings. The worker was very kind and said it would be ready in 15 min. I went to get it shortly later. Greeted upon entering. Worker was very kind! Paid for order and wished a good day! Appreciated! Lunchtime! Tri-tip sandwich split! My half was Really Great! Tender, tasty meat! Great add on sauce & BBQ sauce too! Onion rings were crunchy & tasty! Potato salad half was Great! Nice flavor! Mother says her half was tender & GREAT! Great service & lunch! Highly recommended!

First timer here at the store itself but have had the tri tip burrito twice now and its so good…read more Burrito is pretty big and meat is generous along with the fillings. It took a bit for our burritos to be made but staff are friendly and helpful. Store to I k me back to my hometown and reminded my of my late grandmother. They have a variety of fresh produce, meat selection and mexican dishes. I will be back.

I ordered a burrito but what they gave me was a burrito filled with rice and nothing else. There…read morewasn't anything else in it but rice and bunched up tortilla. What a rip off!

Bruh.... Everything they have on the menu is amazing. Try it once and you'll be going back.read more

The food quality was great and delicious with excellent bang for the buck value. Three of us ate…read morefor $50 (3 meat platter with 2 sides and 3 drinks). The biggest highlight for us was the BBQ chicken. It was smokey, flavorful and juicy. The brisket and pork ribs were also really good. Despite the location being off a dusty road, it was very clean inside with a welcoming ambiance and country music playing. The staff helped us with the menu and were friendly. It was an excellent way to spend our lunch while we waited for our Tesla to charge across the street. We came on a Saturday and it says closed on Yelp, but it was not. Grateful for that!

I love, love, love the Lemoore Food Locker -- it is always a treat to visit in person, pick up some…read morehot linguica and Portuguese Sweet Bread to take home. I swear this is the best linguica in California (short of making it yourself, if you know how). If you are unable to visit their store in downtown Lemoore, call and see if they are able to ship it to you -- we have done this several times.

Skilled butchers and a nice family business. Fair pricing and lots of special offering.read more

Finding the perfect hamburger is a one-time event. It can be an accident…read more Finding an establishment that can make the perfect hamburger repeatedly, that's finding a go-to place. That's Mike's! Yeah, thanks a lot Mike. I live in Tulare. Now. I need to drive to Hanford to get the best pastrami burger I've ever had in my life. So worth the drive! Not just the food. The people too! Will we be back? The answer isn't yes. The answer is another question "How often?"

Staff is super nice, gave great suggestions and the burger and Fries very delicious. The place was…read morevery clean as well

As we were waiting for supercharging we decided to grab a bite from this BBQ truck. It was good but…read morenot much to write home about. Menu may have changed since.. Seats are outside and since it was summertime it was really dusty but they did wipe down the benches for us.

The ribs were slowly bbq'd on the smoker using seasoned oak and they were excellent!…read moreI will be back ! This is a permanent food truck that has fantastic Tri-tip bbq, Brisket bbq, and great ribs with sweet baby james bbq sauce. It is right off the bravo farms exit next to the 76 gas station.

Prices have gotten out of control. 50 plus dollars for a 1lbs bag of beef jerky is simply too much.read more

I was amazed by how delicious the hot pastrami sandwich was! The meat was very tender and full of…read moreflavor. Don't forget to add salsa to your sandwich! Absolutely delicious. Ask about their jerky too, I didn't get a picture but they have a wide variety and the turkey jerky and jalapeno lime were our favorites.

A resterant i think everyone should try once in their life is Chicken Shack. There is a chicken…read moreshack in Hanford. I usually get buffalo chicken fries with ranch. The chicken is freshly prepared, well seasoned, and served hot, making it a satisfying choice whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or eating with family. Many customers also appreciate the friendly service and the variety of sides, like creamy mashed potatoes and fresh coleslaw, that complement the meal.

An unfortunate remnant of what once was. Though the…read morecustomer service was excellent, the food left to be desired. I recall going to the old Chicken Shack with friends after our college classes, and ordering the #3 meal with the Hot BBQ. Sure you had to wait, but it was damn good. You'd be waiting for your order, and there would be a line out the door of both customers & doordashers also waiting for their order. Now the restaurant has lost it's magic. Food comes out fast, but lacks quality, depth, and originality. It's gone from Hanford's hidden gem, to a corporate feeling "chicken tender place". Like all things in the world, they were just better in the past.

Bravo Farms is always so delicious. On my way back from a trip to Fresno, I stopped by the Tulare…read moreOutlets location to get lunch and take a work video call. This was my first time at this location, and it is such a cool space! The tri tip sandwich and fries were, of course, delicious as ever. They have a full bar, a butcher counter, a charcuterie counter, a coffee & pastry counter, a shop full of fun assorted items from art to clothing, and ample seating areas with curated vibes. It is truly a one stop shop for anything you could want. It was neat to see it full of folks hanging out in the various seating areas. I was still able to find a spot with ease which was conducive to taking a work video call. The only challenge I had was not eating my food in too ferocious of a manner mid call, and if you've had their tri tip, you know this was a true challenge. lol I look forward to the next time I'm driving through, so I can stop by again!

I stopped here on my drive to Fresno. I have seen the signs and have drive. by this place all the…read moretime but never made the effort to stop by before. Today I decided to stop to see what it was all about. They make their cheeses here and you can see the machinery behind the glass near the cheese section of the gift shop. They also sell lots of nuts, dried fruits, candies and fudge. The gift shop is quite large and you are likely to find a gift for anyone you know here. The bathrooms were really clean and modern farm style in design. Right next to the gift shop is a restaurant that smells amazing. I ended up buying chocolate peanut butter cups as a gift. They were pricey but probably worth it.