YES! Your reading this correctly. Dave Shorter and his families BBQ business are back In action,! With one tiny exception. Shorter's BBQ is now located ancient the West Valley Bowling Alley. But I promise, Dave is back to serving up his still great BBQ plates you've come to love, especially Mom's BBQ Spaghetti. Keep in mind if you plan on visiting Shorter's anytime soon that, they just reopened and their place is and probably will be under construction for sometime to come. A prolonged work in progress if I may be so bold. I don't recall the exact number but, since 2000 and just months before Dave Shorter took over his current digs, this new place was the home to approximately four other restaurants. And with the arrival and departure of each place that has passed, they all took a hand in making some kind of change to the place. Be it in the kitchen or the exterior, changes were made. Not trying to make excuses but, its going to take Dave a bit of time to make this place his own. Because of the current work in progress. I gotta knock Shorter's down a star. Sorry Dave but, I still love you and your chow. read more

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Miss Ebone customer service alone gets 10 stars from me , I got a a two way combo links and two with medium sauce yall this is bomb my coworkers and I drove all the way from Stockton to try this food you will not be disappointed read more

Two stars for my pulled pork sandwich, but 4 stars for the yummy bbq sauce and friendly service.. When I order pulled pork, I expect shredded pork.. Yet my sandwich had chunks of pork.. It sort of looked like chicken. It was still good, especially with their bbq sauce, but it just wasn't what I was expecting. I'll probably come back again to try their ribs and spaghetti. read more

Shorter's Barbeque - pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

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The ribs were great. The green beans were good too. The chicken was pretty good, but the skin for some reason super tough like how it gets when you microwave or reheat it the next day, hard to explain and describe but I couldn't bite the skin no matter how hard I tried, super tough. So I removed the skin and the meat on the inside was good. It was just a little disappointing because I love BBQ chicken skin and didn't get to eat it. Potato salad wasn't too bad but it had a strong taste of vinegar or something sour. Maybe too much of something read more

Family owned business. Wonderful food and great people. Will definitely be back! Thank you guys!

Been coming here almost 10 years. Its always great food, great environment. You just don't get BBQ like this anywhere else. I've eaten at all of them around and I always end up back here. As do many, the owner Dave greets all his customers by name and its great to see. read more

Worst customer service Counter lady scratching her "I have Ecemina" in my face. Box came out way funky. Ordered two of the same meals - ribs and chicken. They thought it would be smart to but the meats in separate boxes. I tried to help a Brother out. But he's not doing anything right! Scratching around food. Are you serious! And the owner is rude as very That's why he got his food back How am I going to pay you for that I spend good money on food not rudeness Less than 1 read more

SO GOOD! Some of best BBQ around. Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the tri tip. Ask for the BBQ sauce on the side if you don't like your meat sauced. read more

From the moment we stepped into Shorters Barbeque, the aroma of smoky goodness engulfed us. Each food item was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and expertly cooked to perfection. We had the Tri-tip, chicken, ribs, mac n cheese, and corn. But it wasn't just the food that impressed us; it was the very friendly owner who welcomed us and made sure we had a great experience. Shorters Barbeque restaurant has earned its place as our go-to spot for BBQ cravings. read more

I have had the pleasure of trying the ribs, chicken, tri-tip, sausage, mac and cheese and beans. Shorter's does not disappoint! The owner (Shorter) is so kind and has a gift of hospitality. Everyone walks away with a smile, comfort and a full tummy. I would come back without hesitation. His BBQ is so tasty. The tri tip melts in your mouth. I plan on coming back for lunch/dinner and bowling. It's the perfect combo for a family day or date. In addition, he does catering. I've been fortunate enough to go to parties that he has catered. Everyone always raves about his food. Do yourself a favor and try it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Been going to shorter's for years but last night I ordered the six piece catfish they must have a new cook cause they murdered the catfish it was overcooked and dry!! read more

Came for lunch and the food was really good. The restaurant could use some upgrades to the setting but overall the food hit the spot.

I was in a bind, after a Spartan Race at the Diablo Grande country club, I was cold, hungry, and sore. I wanted BBQ, but the selection around here is limited. Seeing the high review ratings of Shorter's, off I went to get here in Tracy, CA. I saw a smoker as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. Place is family owned, and apparently the owners are Raiders fans with all the memorabilia and décor. Nice lady took my order at the register. I ordered a 3 meat combo, which was tri-tip, brisket, and hot link. It also came with 2 small sides (potato salad and red beans/rice). All this came in a to-go box and paired with plastic utensils. Dine-in opted. The meats were wrapped in foil to trap the heat and bbq sauce was already placed onto the meat. I recommend future diners to ask for the sauce on the side. The actual meat itself is not too flavorful, and I felt that it relied on the sauce for flavor. Tri-tip is soft and juicy but not tasty. The hot link was spicy hot. Great one. Red beans and rice was grainy and not fun. Potato salad was unremarkable. The service was nice and it took about 35 minutes to get my food. They take to go orders too. Also, they are next to a bowling alley, don't be surprised if there is bbq sauce on the bowling balls. The taste of Shorter's fell a bit short in terms of the meats without the sauces. However, the warm family vibe that hangs around here is worthy for a guest to at least take peek inside. read more

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Amazing ribs, very friendly owner. It's a small hole in the wall connected to a bowling alley. They make their own BBQ sauce. They smoke they're meats right outside read more

Shorter's Barbeque - Rib dinner with two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

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I was surprised that I would find such a delicious BBQ spot at the location. Everything was spot on worth it!

Dave is an extraordinary chef, owner and entertainer. The brisket, chicken, ribs and sides were served hot and tasty.

Considered this place as a potential contender for the dinner to be served at our postponed-now-backyard-wedding. We did not share this information when we ordered our food to-go, so we could get an honest preview of what we would be served at our wedding. Bottom line: it was good food but we were not blown away We got food to-go and tried the following: -chicken: was good, nice smokey flavor -ribs: some pieces were tough and I couldn't get the meat off the rib, because it was tough -pulled pork: good -tri tip: It was tough and dry, so I can see why they added sauce on it. I like mine tender and juicy on its own, but it shouldn't need sauce to make up for the lack of juiciness. -brisket: looked like a hot mess but was ok Sides: -mac n chese: was ok -coleslaw: the color was not vibrant so it did not look fresh. It looked old and did not look appetizing. Tried it none the less. It was too sweet for me. -spicy spaghetti: it has a heat to it for sure but not suitable for children - potato salad: acceptable -garlic fries: Ok this was both of our FAVORITE part of the ENTIRE meal. It had garlic, and just the right amount of salt on their fries. Of all the sides, this was the only side we finished. read more

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For two people who are from the southeast and understand BBQ, and how it should taste, we don't give out compliments lightly. This is by far the best BBQ we have ever had in California!! I had the chicken plate and my husband had the pulled pork sandwich. They know how to cook BBQ! The meat was tender with just the right amount of smoke flavor. It was my favorite kind of BBQ sauce, however my husband does not like a sweet sauce, so if you're a more of a vinegar based, spicy sauce person, you may not like it either. If you haven't tried it....you are missing out!! read more

Good ribs and price isn't too much. Random spot but worth making the trip over. People working here are chill and friendly.

Great American BBQ. LOVED THE BRISKET. First time trying it out in Tracy. Will come back again.

Mmmhmmm this place is bombbbb ! The brisket was nice juicy and barbecue sauce was tangy delicious omg . Greens juicy and season and yams just right Mac a cheese creamy yum ! Yeahhh 10/10 read more

Came in today on my lunch break to check out this place! Politely asked how long orders would take since it's my first visit...and a guy, the only one there replied so rudely 'we are not a fast food place'! Gee I was just asking! If you want more customers, then it would be nice if you could be more polite to people! Never again will I come back to this place! Rude owners/workers don't deserve our business! read more

Amazing food amazing customer service came in and got a great meal for a great price and was very welcoming

DE LI CIOUS!!!! By boy from Oakland recommended Shorter's. Been in Tracy for years and this is my first time eating the SCREAMIN' ribs, links, BBQ spaghetti, and coleslaw. Tasty tasty tasty!!! read more

Shorter's Barbeque - ribs in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

Located right next to west valley bowling alley. From the street you'll see their smokers always on and filled with bbq goodness. We've been deprived of good southern food since moving to california. We've been spoiled from all them southern food while living down south for years. We wanted to try this place out eversince but never really had the opportunity since we're hardly ever around this part of town. Then one day determined to actually go in and try it, they didn't disappoint. We went and ordered their ribs, bbq chicken and links with sides of coleslaw, potato salad and mac n cheese. We also ordered 4 pcs of fried catfish with side of fries to try if this was the real deal, and boy they were. All the foods that we ordered were finger lickin good and worth the price we paid for. Friendly people that works here, the place is not really pleasant when it comes to being squeaky clean, but it just reminded us of bbq places down south that are family owned. Prices are acceptable since their food is worth it. Told them we'll be back for more and we did the very next week. The lady remembered me and I told her that we will keep on coming back for more. read more

I went to shorters for the first time and ordered a 3 way combo dinner with an extra side and cornbread meat tender falling off the bone delicious. So I turned my family on to this place then recently went back a second time to buy food for the family and spent over a hundred dollars and got the shitty end of the stick ribs and tri tip was dry and burnt 3 way meal had way less meat than the last time guy at the register act as if he was slow screwed up the whole order after I ask for 4 extra sides of the same. no people skills at all. Thanks to Dave the owner for fixing the issue regarding the side dishes. My hype is consistency and good customer service. If I come back a second time and spend more money and don't get the same Quality I received the first time I won't be coming back my wife and kids was totally disappointed thanks anyway . read more

This is hands down the best authentic barbecue restaurant in California. Tracy is fortunate to be the city this great restaurant resides. Thank goodness we have SHORTER's otherwise Tracy is the fast food king city. My particular favorite is tri tip. Amazingly tender and flavorful before the famous sauce. Add the sauce and it's magic. Family owned and run is a huge reason why such care is put into the food. Thank you, SHORTER's for consistency in food prep. Perfection each visit. read more

Great food great price plus the love da dubs BBQ is amazing and price is great You won't go wrong with Shorters BBQ read more

Omg this place is off the chain! Spicy spaghetti is good Ribs are bomb Garlic fries are hella good too read more

Not the best, not the worst. Went with the love of my life. He got the tri tip sandwich and I got the ribs combo. I can't speak to his sandwich because I didn't try it (next time I'll be sure to do that for double the review). Potato salad: nothing special Mac & cheese: seemed to be reheated. Flavor? Just okay. Ribs: tasted like lighter fluid. Was almost impossible to eat but was hungry. Meat did not fall off the bone which is what I would expect from ribs. Price: about $30 for two. Wouldn't go back. read more

Amazing bbq, I def recommend the brisket. The sides are really good as well. The food came out pretty fast too.

This was the Nastiest barbecue I've tasted, the links tasted like they were boiled in a pot, then drenched in a watery sauce. The Mac n cheese tasted like it was from a box, it too was watery and had no flavor. I gave it a two because the rib meat was tender with no flavor. What a waste of $24 read more

Shorter's Barbeque - 2way Rib and Link - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

It's great to receive points for your shopping. Love this. It will also help us a lot as disabled and so is my husband

Went here after hearing good reviews. The girl working the register had gloves on and they were black on the palm side, then she went to the back to touch the food- with the same gloves on! there was also a guy that took the garbage out with gloves on and came back in wearing them and went straight to the back where the food was. Food was good, don't get me wrong, but knowing they were touching doors, and registers with the gloves and then touching my food, turned me off and i didn't want to eat it anymore. I got the red beans and rice, and it was $2.50 for a tiny container! probably wouldn't eat here again until i knew they were switching up the gloves all the time! read more

I recommend this restaurant if you want good barbecue. I will definitely be going back.

This place is fire. The food is delicious and home made. Customer service was excellent, even bought some bbq sauce to take home read more

Shorter's Barbeque - Bbq sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

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$19.52 for this?! Wow. Very disappointed tonight. Smallest pieces of fish I have ever gotten and again, $19.52?!! read more

Shorter's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Tracy, California

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If I could give it a minus 5 star I would. I have been craving bbq for the longest time and held high hopes that I would come away with a great meal. I so wrong. The red beans and rice had a sprinkling chili powder in it. No salt, nothing. I grew up on red beans and rice and collard greens. There had been boiled, but no added flavors were added. The potato salad was smothered in sweet pickles. The pulled pork had a minuscule amount of bbq sauce on it. The health department should look into the cleanliness of this restaurant. Guy Ferro says that to be a good bbq place one of the things that should be a must is a bbq roasting pit of some kind. They do and it made NO DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!! read more

Unfortunately, I will not patronize this business any longer. I recently placed an online order and ordered a slab of ribs. I was corrected by the female that answered the phone that they did not sell slabs of ribs, but racks. Really, talk about customer service. Anyway, I picked up my order and once I got home (which was after they had closed) I reviewed the food in the bag and noticed I got rib tips? I didn't order rib tips...So I made a note to call them in the morning to discuss once they opened. I called around 11:15 in the morning and was told, they would not correct the meal because it was the next day? This is after I have used them to cater events paid over $3K and tried to support their business. Unfortunately, the lack of customer loyalty has caused this business to lose a customer. read more

Shorter's Barbeque in Tracy, CA is a wonderful place, with blessed people and atmosphere, I truly wish they were in Lathrop, but it's okay, I still travel here for the food, and good people. The owners are really personable people, great attitude, and poised in their character, the barbeque is mouth watering, the sides are just as good. If you like a respectable establishment, with welcoming people, and awesome food; this is a wonderful place. read more