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    Mike's Backyard BBQ

    4.8 (73 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Arnold L.

    Awesome BBQ place in Garlic World. I ordered the 1/2 lb pork ribs and they were delicious. The meat was falling off the bone.. The sauces that they offered were super tasty. The coleslaw was good and the garlic bread was amazing. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I sat at the tables outside and enjoyed my meal. This is definitely a place that I will be back to.

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    John D.

    All I Want to Q Husband and wife run American BBQ catering and pop-up that serves up their wares every weekend at famous Hwy 101 S roadside specialty food stand, Garlic World. The Good: *Love the location at Garlic World, which is one of our favorite places to get spices, sauces, and pickled veg, as we stop-by often on the way back home when driving 101N. *Friendly service *Plenty of parking in the private lot *Outdoor seating only *Drinks and beer available but must be purchased thru Garlic World. *Great prices as the Small Family Meal is a steal at $49 *BBQ beans were very unique and delicious and had a very Bush's Baked Beans texture but a more earthy, less sweet flavor that we both adored. *Brisket (Sundays only) was solid! Nice smoke, tender, and thicc cuts. *Ribs were good but the texture was a little off. Just felt like they needed another 30-45min in the smoker, but otherwise they were great. *Three housemade sauces that were all pretty good, but the sweet & spicy was the best of the bunch. *Chicken was smokey and a bit dry, but overall very acceptable. *Housemade pickles! *Delivery thru DoorDash The Meh: *Coleslaw was OK but desperately needed salt. *Garlic Bread was really just French bread with the "essence" of Garlic. This is Gilroy--let us have the Garlic flavor! The Ugly: *Trying to merge back on the freeway can be a bit hairy, so gird your loins... 0_o Conclusion: Damn fine BBQ at great prices.

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    Nelson L.

    Located in Garlic World, this unassuming bbq spot rocked my world. I honestly was not expecting much. But when I first got a whiff of that bbq, oh boy did I have to try some of that brisket! I just had lunch so unfortunately I just ordered a sandwich to get a taste. And I was not disappointed!! So Judy and tender and the smoke ring was perfect. My only regret is that I did not buy some more to go! Excellent service and food was served right quick. Seating outside. Plenty of parking. Would definitely come again when driving to/from San Francisco! Only open on weekends so plan accordingly if you want to try some of this legit bbq!

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    Uncle Bill A.

    order, prep, delivery, all very efficient. delicious BBQ sauces, tried all three, wife favaorite was the "secret," mine the "smokey.". pulled pork was perfectly cooked. most people don't know, but its easy to F-UP pulled pork by cooking it even 2-5 mins too long. Mike's was perfect, great flavor, juicy, pleasing to the palate. the 8oz platter is enough for a reasonable sized lunch for 2 people, which includes 2 small pieces of what i think was either french, or sour dough bread-also very good. the coleslaw also very good. If I had to complain, it would be the road film/dust on the tables, they oughtta leave some paper towels and windex out on the tables, so you can clean the table and benches off, before eating.

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    Emily T.

    Super quick service and food came out so quick. Located inside of garlic world and you pay separately in the back stand. Lots of outdoor seating available. Ribs fell right off the bone and didnt really need any bbq sauce bc it was SO flavorful. Tri tip is also a MUST!! Brisket is only on sundays unfortunately

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    Samuel C.

    At the last second, my friend and I stopped to check this restaurant out and Garlic World. We are so happy that we did! The Tri Tip was cooked and seasoned to perfection, exactly the tenderness you are looking for when getting bbq. Unfortunately they were out of the Pork Ribs & Brisket, but it gives us a reason to come back here! The order itself didn't take too long at all to be made, the service on point. Great place, definitely try it!

    Samantha L.

    nice spot right next to garlic world. we stopped by after cherry picking and was convinced by the great reviews. for 6, we ordered the large platter - beans and slaw: average - garlic bread: so garlicky and soft! - ribs: delicious! - chicken: nice smoked flavor - tri tip: wow!!! so tender and delicious, best item - pulled pork: solid although the food was good, was a bit bummed by the service. instead of the 12 ribs that was included, only 3 were available. options were wait 45m for the rest or get a substitution. we opted for pulled pork substitution but the amount they gave us in exchange was very minimal (about a fistful of meat)

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    3 months ago

    Awesome bbq. The tri ttip is tender and juicy. The sauces are yummy. Great service. We really enjoyed the lunch. We will come again.

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    Mike S.

    Thank you! So glad you enjoyed everything.

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    Thank you for stopping in. We appreciate the nice review.

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    Mike S.

    Wow! Thank you for the amazing kudos. We love what we do.

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    Ordered food for my husband's birthday. Tri-tip was amazingly perfect and the ribs were just as good! Thus is now our go-to place.

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    11 months ago

    Ribs were great, nice bark, and tender. Priced well with portions sizes and quality a definite return

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    Mike S.

    Thank you so much. Glad you loved it.

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    9 months ago

    Great food and service. A bit pricey, but worth it. We went two days in a row. Ribs and tri-tip sandwich are delicious.

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    Mike S.

    We are so happy you enjoyed your food. We hope to see you again soon.

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    10 months ago

    Really great tri tip sandwich. Meat was super tender and the sauces were yummy. Great customer service at the counter.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent Tri Tip sandwich. My new go to place on weekends. Will skip the BBQ place next to Highway 25 in Hollister!

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    Mike S.

    Thank you. We appreciate the kudos.

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    Thank you for the kudos. Hope to see you again soon.

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    Thank you Phil. It is always good to see you two.

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