We devoured everything in silence. All you could hear was "mmmm" and "yum". The Cole slaw was…read moreamazing, and it was seasoned in a very unique way that I've never tasted before. The folks here were very courteous and attentive, as well as friendly. I loved the flavors and the vibe. Best bbq in the area.

Ribs were fall off the bone and not dry but I didn't like the bbq sauce. Good bbq to me is not only…read moreperfectly cooked meat but a really good sauce. This sauce tasted like something I could squeeze out of a store bought bottle. On the other hand, the Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage was phenomenal! I have to say the best one I've had. It has a snap and once snapped, you can see the cheese oozing out, and once you bite into it, you get that kick from the jalapeno! This recipe is mastered. I'd travel a distance to get this. The potato salad and coleslaw are good sides. *Before you leave, check your order. When I was waiting for my food, a couple had to come back because an item was missing. I checked my order and an item was missing too but thankfully I double checked because of what happened to the couple.

meat selection at the counter is top-tier, featuring high-quality, beautifully marinated cuts that…read moreare perfect for a backyard carne asada

Wasn't even at the address stated on yelp for one. The guy…read moreat old address told me where they moved to.Ordered tacos at Taqueria horrrriblyy dryyyy oh my gosh terrible. Lady didnt know English and seemed annoyed The guy at bakery was super nice they make everything in house and he was super nice to give samples of the bread in case. Customer service at check out not the greatest either

I don't know what took me so long to find this place! Best brisket I've ever had. Im used to…read moresmoking my own full packers for years and feel i do a great job but damn this place is miles ahead. For the time being I can only assume the rest of their food is equally good. I look forward to trying it all out. The staff was very friendly and informative. Now I gotta nap due to food coma.

I was startled by the high quality of the BBQ at Smoke and Meat…read more I love BBQ and figured "why not?" when looking for a place to grab lunch in Stockton near the Haggin Art Museum. Had I known what was in store I might have made the trip just for the BBQ alone. The brisket is some of the best brisket I have ever had in my entire life. The Ribs were way above average. The Banana pudding was outstanding. The Coleslaw was fresh and tasty and I don't even like Coleslaw! A couple of notes, they charge like 30 cents a slice or something for white bread slices, no big deal, and the sauces are fine, but not out of this world - but who needs sauce when the meat is just that good? My wife really enjoyed their tangy sauce, so of the 3 on offer start there. The customer service is 6 out of 5 stars (the owner and staff made us feel like long time regulars) and the prices are very reasonable for the portions and quality. Do yourself a favor and get yourself some brisket at Smoke and Meat, but make sure you leave some for me.

Service: absolutely southern hospitality type service . Super friendly and goign above and beyond…read moreto make it special for you. Food: fried catfish was prolly the best I've ever had and the bbq was Smokey and tasteful. Banana pudding wasn't crazy sweet and delivered great balance. Parking easy and plentiful

Just found out yesterday that this place has closed BUT will be reopening - yay!! Super good bbq…read morewith the southern hospitality! The workers here are so kind and it feels Like your neighborhood bbq place. Looking forward to their reopening. Highly recommend!

I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

Grabbed lunch from Emery's and it hit the spot. The trip tip sandwich was tender and sauced right,…read morethe sides were made in-house not frozen or premade. Portions were solid and everything tasted great especially the banana pudding. They'll definitely be seeing me again. Also they are located at Emerys in downtown Stockton now. The staff gave great recs and service was fast. The tables were nice and clean I'll have to stay a bit for my next meal.

Now named EMERY'S, located at 40 N. Sutter St Stockton, Ca This is a bbq truck that evolved into a…read morerestaurant in downtown Stockton. He doesn't have bbq back on the menu just yet, his current menu is fire. it's a spot where you don't take someone else's opinion, you have to experience it yourself. I love the chicken, with waffles

Delicious ribs and hot links! Very friendly courteous…read moreservice & Fast! Easy parking off the street. Nice tables to sit and eat in the shade. Very Comfortable, homey atmosphere. We'll definitely be back to try some chicken and tri-tip.

Just driving by and smelled the delicious smoking meat. I had to stop and try their bbq st louise…read moreribs. They had chicken, but I wanted to try their ribs. I place my order for a rack of ribs for $30 to be picked up the next day which is July 4th. The ribs were amazing! They were tender but not fall off the bones. They were moist and juicy. I was given a sweet tangy tomato based sauce to dip the ribs in. Good looking Neil was there to greet me and give me the ribs! A must try if you are in the neighborhood.

My wife, our daughter, and I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Barnwood Restaurant inside…read moreGreat Wolf Lodge, and Patrick served us. I can honestly say it was the absolute best service I have ever had at a restaurant, period. From the moment we sat down, Patrick was exceptionally attentive, warm, and proactive without ever being intrusive. He went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome and cared for, paying wonderful attention to our daughter and anticipating our needs seamlessly. Genuine hospitality like his is rare to find, and it completely elevated our entire evening. Thank you, Patrick, for providing such memorable, top-tier service for our family. Management, give this man a raise--he is a massive asset to your team!

Out of all the dining options here and you want something good to eat, then this is the place! It's…read morea sit down restaurant with actual people you can order from and interact with. Everyone here was very attentive and friendly! *RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY! No walk ups allowed. The 2 dishes that were outstanding to me were: 1. CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP. Served in a cast-iron skillet, topped with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Such a delicious starter! I loved the dip with tortilla chips. If you run out of chips or pico de gallo, you can request more at no extra charge. 2. GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD. Crisp romaine, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, scallions, green beans, crunchy wonton strips, and sweet ginger sesame dressing. A fresh vibrant medley of different textures and flavor! This is easily enough for two people to share. They are generous with the portions. One of the best salads I've ever had! Both dishes were so good, my sister and I went there a second time (the next night) during our trip and ordered the same thing!

$15 combo plate for two item entree was definitely worth it! The owner was nice enough to include 3…read moredifferent entrees so that I could try them all. Portions were huge, so you'll have enough left overs for later haha. Be careful with the togo box, the sauce might spill out if your car seat is not flat. The owners were really cool and had island vibes going all around. You might be lucky enough to catch their dope low rider classic car with hawaii plates that I saw on a Friday. If you miss Hawaii or want some authentic food check this place out!

Will be great addition to Manteca…read more... All they have to do is keep bums away and this will be successful.... Will be returning as selection is pretty good.

The whole vibe there is great! Everyone's friendly! The food is highly recommended and I can't pick…read morejust one thing, because all of it was delicious! If you have a big family, go on Thursday's and get half priced burgers and fries!

Great place to visit on a warm day looking over the river with a nice breeze. The burgers are…read moredelicious and on Thursdays they're only $5. The drinks are reasonable and bucket of 5 beers for $20. Servers are all nice and it's turned into our "go to" for a quick bite and drink.