BBQ is my favorite genre of food, so I've tried a lot of different BBQ places. I love Calique's…read morethree pork rib plate with two sides (I get beans and potato salad) . I've stopped at this food truck three times in the past month and this place is amazing. The ribs are incredible. The beans are so good- next time I'm going to get extra because everyone in my house tries to steal them. Thanks Calique! Also the ribs are massive. It's a great deal!

Tried Calique BBQ for the first time today. My wife loved the spare ribs and I really enjoyed the…read moretri-tip. The bbq beans and potato salad were delicious and my wife raved about the pesto ranch rice. The owner Alexander was extremely friendly and excited about his product! We will definitely be back!

food is top-notch, and wide selection. mongolian food…read moregalore, and tasty too. the staff is very attentive, pleasant, and courteous... i bring friends to show how much i enjoy sum's bbq... so eager to eat, forgot my phone for photos... pleasant atmosphere for a bbq...

All You Can Eat-ish... Bar-B-Que…read more.. I was excited to find out there was a Mongolian BBQ in Auburn. For weeks, my coworker and I have been trying to get our schedules lined up so we can go try it out together. Finally, tonight was that night. We parked in a large parking lot around the corner and noticed it was not busy. One of the employees was sitting outside (outdoor seating is available) on his phone, but he was so welcoming and opened the door for us. He took us to a booth and gave us the run down. Sit. Order your drinks, and go get food. Go back for more, because it's ayce... Tony was really nice and had a great smile! He told us how it works - The server would be over to get out drink order. Then, she brought us some crispy wonton chips with some sweet & sour, a cup of soup each, and a small bowl of rice to share... although there are signs that say "do not share," lol. I'm not sure why you can't share if everyone is paying the same price and eating almost the same exact thing... especially, if it's ayce for everyone... It was exciting to see what they had to offer. After finishing the soup, we walked around the wall to fill your bowl with meats (choice of pork, chicken, beef, or lamb), noodles, vegetables, and at the very end, the flavorful liquid. These liquids make your dish. You can put on a simple teriyaki, but that will make it sweet. There is a house sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, wine, vinegar, and kung pao sauce. If you aren't sure what you like, there is a "Sum's Sauce Recommendation" recipe up for your convenience. **Be sure to tip the grill cooks!! The best way I have noticed to do this is to grab 2 bowls. One of for your food and the other, you will want to fill to the at least half way with your liquids. The saucier the better with me! I spoke to the cashier in the front... who told me it's $21 to dine in, and $17 to take it to go since the person taking theirs to go wouldn't be ayce.... (never mentioning the extra charge.) When we sat down, it felt like something in it was missing... maybe a little salt? Usually, I nail my own sauce recipes. Good amount of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger... garlic, chili oil... a little kung pao... Since we weren't too happy with the flavor of our first bowl, and finished just over half... and this was an ayce... we decided to go back and tweak our creation. This one had better flavor (I added A LOT of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil), but I seriously could still not taste the sesame oil and this trip, and I used a lot (is there such thing as sesame water?). Then, I wondered if they were using low sodium soy sauce (i asked, and it was regular). I'm wondering if all these sauces are watered down since the soy sauce and ginger sauce were lacking major flavor. The sesame oil couldn't even be detected... so either it is old or a not so good brand. I figured I would just take the rest home and fix up the flavor... and since I overheard a server offer to box someone's meal up...I thought that was neat that we were able to take out food home...turns out... we had to pay to take home the rest of our bowls(extra$9), or pay extra to not take it home... a "waste" charge(extra$8). When we first walked in and we asked how this Mongolian BBQ worked, they left out the part about paying for waste/ or taking home the rest of your food for a charge. If we had not gone back for a 2nd bowl, we would not have had to pay the extra charge because we would've just not finished it and left. I felt a little ripped off. Of course, after we were ready to pay, they pointed to the sign on the wall that we did not see... in fairness, we did ask how they operated and we were told to go get more... but we were not told about the extra charge. I felt cheated. Over all, it was not bad, it just was not good. It was edible, but definitely not worth the extra charge.. i didn't even want to bring it home, but with the extra charge, I figured I would fix it up at home to make it taste better. This brought our bill to close to $60... $30 split each. Not worth it. I feel like a great honest business that is confident in what they serve would have been up front about the charges before springing them on you in the end. They even brought us the bill without the extra charge when they noticed we were close to finishing, but then took the check back to add on the extra charge. The signs should have been pointed out. Service was great. Food was not anything to be excited about. Day after, I warmed up my food with a few drops of a sesame oil that I have.. it added 10 times more flavor than the 2 ladles of soy sauce and 3 ladles of sesame oil that I added at this restaurant.

I enjoyed their bbq... But my Wife didn't. She thought their ribs weren't lean enough. Difference…read moreof opinions, I thought they were fine. Perhaps we'll need to go again, for another test? Unfortunately, not many bbq ribs choices in the Rocklin area.

It's been a loooong time since my hot husband has been bragging about this place and asking to take…read moreour family to taste and confirm. Well...last week we got our chance! We visited Crooked Lane Brewery just to sample this family owned and operated food truck superstar. The sandwich board menu had some delish options so I'm thankful our party of 6 was able to order the perfect cross section of food. I chose the chicken philly, hubs got the ribs, kids were cheeseburgers all the way. My 75 years young aunt dared to try the jalapeño poppers. We all shared a bit to get a taste of everything. Chicken Philly was pretty darn tatsy. The bread was soft and fresh. I'm usually only a fan of the cole slaw I make but i had to try this bacon cole slaw. It was simply perfect! I would have never thought I would ever utter those words about cole slaw...pigs must be flying somewhere. Cheeseburgers were solid. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Poppers were good. Not the best ever but creamy and just enough kick. Ribs were "off the hook" said my grill master husband. He bbq's about 4 times a week and he can make anything on the grill taste fire!! No pun intended..so if he likes the bbq...I'm in! Great job you guys. Can't wait until next time.

Let's start with service-was waiting for a friend to arrive - as asked if I needed water or would…read morelike some - staff was super friendly and very welcoming Roll into the Food! Shut the front door, amazing! I decided for my 1st burger to try the NV Elk Burger! Medium rare - had bacon, grilled onions, Swiss cheese! Delish made it a meal and got garlic fries-Vampires will leave me alone for sure! Had to get something to go - so the patty melt with Onion Rings - again, top notch. The ambiance - laid back - locals - misters out on the patio - All in all - make a trip up to Auburn/stop in either heading out of town or returning - worth it for sure.

Burger chain that took over the Grumpys spot on Lincoln Way Auburn…read more My order: Make your own, cheddar, bacon, avocado. Good quality charred patty, soft uninspiring bun (that should have been toasted), tasty bacon, guacamole (though I thought I ordered sliced avo) Mrs had the fish sandwich, fish was good,bun disappointing, also needed toasting.So she scraped the fish & good Cole slaw off the sad bun. Small (very small quanty, can order in Large sized)fry's & crispy onion rings were both good. The included house made chipotle sauce & ranch hit the spot. Quiet on a Weds 1pm ish & we sat outside with the misters,as it was close to 100 degrees. Whipped cream topped Chocolate shake was thoroughly enjoyed by the little woman. Service was good & food was not bad, but fifty plus bucks for burgers? I'm saying 3.5 stars with a bump cuz the employees were cool. No beer, but they are working on making it happen soon. Returning? Eh..

Each and every time I've been here it's been great vibes and wonderful food. BBQ is pretty tough to…read moreget right and be ready all day and we haven't been dissatisfied or disappointed anytime we've been here. The meat has been flavorful and warm. The service friendly. I'm so happy for a local spot like it here in our community from a team of people that are doing their best to provide an amazing experience for us locals to enjoy and not have to drive out of town for good food. We had a soccer party here for one of our kids and they were so patient and helpful to allow us to take up some extra space and provide an atmosphere that the kids were comfortable. Several of the lame one star reviews on this restaurant also leave one star reviews to most of the places they go. Don't buy the lie. This is good food from good people who do a good job. Thank you to the owner and operators of this fine establishment.

I happened upon Hops and Hog a couple of weeks ago when I was in Lincoln chasing an Estate Sale…read more The menu was a little weird to figure out and I wound up ordering a half rack of ribs, a turkey sando with a side of mac salad, and a side salad. The positive items: o The ribs were very good. It took a gentle bite, rather than fall off the bone, which is the way I prefer. The rub wasn't my fav but better than many and a little sauce overcame any issue. o The Turkey sando was loaded with turkey. Much more than the DW could consume. It was terrific with perfectly cooked turkey and a discernible smoke scent. o The mac salad was also very tasty celery and green onions enhancing the contrasts in texture. o The green salad was HUGE. Much more than we expected (plate sized) especially when compared to the side mac salad (cup sized). The not so good side: o The wife wanted a side salad with her turkey sando. They offer a lot of sides but not a green salad. My half rack of ribs comes with no sides. I wanted to try the mac salad. The compromise was for her to order the mac with her sando and I ordered the green salad as a separate item. Why there isn't an option for a green side salad as a side dish is weird and unusual. o The restaurant was overly warm (some would say hot!) despite a wall of mini-split A/Cs! Yes it was nearing 100 degrees outside but apparently there was a problem and someone was working on it Per the staff). All in all, we enjoyed the meal and vowed to return. It turns out, today we were in Lincoln once again (yet another Estate Sale) and decided to try it again. This time was even more disappointing. Walking in the door from an outside already in the middle 80's at 11:15 am, it was obvious the A/Cs are still not working. It was as uncomfortably warm/hot as last time, but still warmer than one expects. Strike 1. I really wanted ribs once again and saw they offer BBQ Platters with two sides. Perfect!!! The menu board lists it like this. =====Cut from their website ============================= BBQ Platters Served with White Bread and Your Choice of Two Hog Wild Sides Brisket - Pulled Pork - Tri -Tip - Andouille Sausage - Pastrami - Turkey - St . Louis Ribs + $3 for ribs as meat choice 1 Meat 2 Meat 3 Meat ============================================ I ordered a one meat platter with mac salad and potato salad to which the cashier said: Nope! - Huh? - She said I can't order a one meat with ribs. I have to order a two meat platter if I want ribs. I didn't want, not need, two meats. I know I will be taking some of the ribs home as it is. The $3 uplift (or more) for ribs isn't an issue, you just can't have a one meat order of ribs. Unbelievable!!! Strike 2. I then learned they didn't have any ribs yet as they are still in the smoker and won't be ready for another half hour or more. Strike 3. Sorry, but no A/C, a BBQ Platter which allow only ribs, no ribs at lunch time, and the lack of a side green salad equals 3 strikes and an out of any plans to return.

Amazing food in a historical building. Service is friendly and all the customers are super nice…read moretoo. The burger was phenomenal. Crunchy bacon melts in your mouth. Perfectly cooked mushrooms. Juicy burger patty. Welcoming staff makes you feel at home. The ambiance is fun because it's all wood and they have *free* peanuts too! Peanuts are part of the ambiance. Come here and you will not regret it. The food was amazing but the experience is overall just happiness inducing. :)

New restaurant bar in the old Ore Cart & Maker's location in downtown Foresthill…read more Cool old 1800's brick building that was once a Bank in the Gold Rush era. The Mrs & I sampled the following... Deadwood Burger: Bacon, sauteed mushrooms & cheddar. Good quality meat, crispy bacon with some delicious beer battered fries. Chicken Hawk:Fried breaded chicken patty, spicy aioli, tomato's & lettuce served with excellent onion rings. Cool atmosphere, friendly service and locally owned. Hoping they have great success.

Tried Eric's BBQ for the first time today, and man was it good!…read more We ordered the 2-meat plate with tri-tip and St. Louis ribs, along with potato salad and mac 'n' cheese. Everything had the perfect amount of smoky flavor, and it paired perfectly with Eric's BBQ sauce. The ribs were cooked perfectly with a crisp outside and a tender, juicy inside--exactly how I like them. They honestly didn't even need sauce, but adding a little BBQ sauce to a few bites just made them even better. The tri-tip was packed with flavor, and Eric definitely didn't hold back on the portions. There was plenty of meat on the plate, which I definitely appreciated. Both sides were excellent, too. The potato salad was packed with flavor. Potato salad is always hit or miss for me because so many places under-season it, but this one was spot on. My wife and I also both enjoyed the mac 'n' cheese. She prefers hers a little cheesier and creamier, while Eric's version is more baked and less runny. Personally, I loved it exactly the way he makes it. The service was quick and only took a few minutes to get my order. His location is convenient on on the side of the road for an easy pull in and exit. Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit and will definitely be back soon. I'm already looking forward to trying the tri-tip sandwich next, and I'll probably add an order of baked beans to see how those stack up. If you're in the Lincoln area and craving some quality BBQ, Eric's BBQ is absolutely worth checking out.

4.4/5 Stars Tri-Tip Sando with Cole Slaw was quite good, a…read morehearty portion.Tender, juicy enough, sauce was Semi sweet and & mild! Will ask for a side of sauce next time ...with a little more sauce this is a 4.6/5. Potato Salad is LEGIT-it could easily pass for Homemade-Love It 5/5! Mac n Chz--Smokey, tender but slightly lite on the Cheese but still a 3.9/5--Good Stuff! Service is prompt and Friendly. If you're in Lincoln area it's Definitely worth swinging by!!

I had the pleasure of trying Clarky's for the first time about a year and a half ago. I was driving…read morethrough Grass Valley, with the intention of visiting one of their great pasty shops to fuel me on my 12 or more hour journey. To my disappointment, both shops were closed. Searching frantically for an alternative, I noticed a food truck sitting in a parking lot. Clarky's BBQ. "Eh, BBQ's usually pretty expensive," I said to myself, "but I'm in a hurry and I'm starving," so I decided to give it a try. I walked up to the window and asked the lady what she recommended and she said she really likes the chicken sandwich, I think it's called the Southwest chicken sandwich, or something to that effect. So I said alright, I'll take that. The price was around $16 at the time, which I thought was about standard for a BBQ chicken sandwich. The picture on the menu showed a sandwich on a round bun, and I was thinking it would be like most BBQ sandwiches, about the size of a hamburger. I thought "man that's kinda pricey if it's hamburger size," but I eagerly awaited the arrival of the sandwich. I'm here to tell you that after I opened that package I was happy to have paid every cent of that $16 dollars because what a sandwich! This wasn't some 4 inch hamburger bun with a piece of chicken on it. This thing must have been at least 6 inches in diameter! It was loaded with tender smoked boneless chicken thighs, a soft melty white cheese, and ortega chilis. There might have been some other veggies as well but I can't remember. I was quite full by the time I got halfway through, but it was so good I just. Couldn't. Stop. Eating. I finished that whole sandwich in one sitting, and it was good to the last bite! The flavor was unreal, by far the best BBQ chicken I've ever had and maybe the best BBQ overall. The cheese flavor was perfect with the smoky chicken, and the chilis added just the right kick. I think this might be the best sandwich I have ever had, I think about it all the time! I've gotta have it again soon! Thank's Clarky's for a great experience!

We love Clarky's! They are a mom and pop Santa Maria BBQ, that business run by a local couple from…read morePenn Valley. You will find them at special events and at designated areas around Grass Valley and Penn Valley. Their menu changes weekly so be sure to sign up so you can know what is being served. My absolute favorite is their sliced Tri-Tip sandwich, which unfortunately hasn't been in their rotation lately. It is a nice hearty portion, and the meat flavor is so good you don't need much sauce.