I'm always on the hunt for a solid BBQ spot, and today I found one. Smokin & Tippin BBQ is a food truck parked in a lot near Walmart on McHenry (around 3848 McHenry Ave). They've got two picnic tables under tents and a small parking lot (about 10-12 spots), plus plenty of additional parking just across the street within easy walking distance. I ordered the 2-meat combo ($25) with brisket and ribs, choosing collard greens and baked beans for my sides. My wife ordered the tri-tip sandwich with yams and baked beans. They were cool enough to sell me a 1-meat plate instead of forcing the combo, which saved me a few bucks--and I appreciated that. There's a $1 credit card fee, which didn't bother me at all. My wife loved her meal and said it was a lot of food and everything tasted great. My brisket had a nice bark and a legit smoke ring. The ribs were tender and fell right off the bone. The baked beans were solid, but the collard greens really stood out--some of the best I've had at a restaurant. Prices are average for BBQ, portions are generous, and I had enough left over for dinner later. You can tell this is real BBQ--they've got a huge BBQ pit smoking meats, and it shows in the flavor. The BBQ sauce was very good. The two guys working inside were friendly, answered all my questions, and made ordering easy. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Best food ever!!! Excellent service... I will be coming here often!!! The food is on point!!! I had the ribs and tri trip with greens and yams.. delicious!!! read more

Service? What service? Wait to be ignored and leave without buying anything? Wasted gas , time , and energy. This review is to let you know they won't speak to you at the window. read more

Great service. And I mean that. On average about 5-10 minute wait for food. I paid a small amount of $18 for tri tip and a pull pork slider. As well as Mac and cheese and baked beans. Consistent with deliciousness in every bite with all the food I had tried. What I mean by that is everything tasted on point. The tri tip was not tough and chewy, pulled pork didn't have a porky smell. Smoking & Tippin BBQ on point wit it . And I put that on everything. Thinking back on it. I didn't have to lick my finger or really wipe bbq off my face. Idk how I feel about that. Hmmm. read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

People!! This is too good to be true. The tastiest, perfect seasoned bbq. I had to go back and get extra sides. I got the tri tip, potato salad and greens. I had to go back to get the yams and beans. I'm from the south and this is home tastiest good! The guy making this all was soo nice and friendly. Ok, after this review I gotta go tomorrow to enjoy more good food! All the 5 stars are true! Go, go now! read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - tri tip sandwich, potato salad, greens. I had to go back to beans and yams it is sooo good. 2/2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

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The food is great, fresh, Tasty, convenient, and great service...................................

Ordered 2 plates got one plate from DoorDash. Didn't even call and ask if the order was correct. How can you miss a whole plate ? Don't go here , this guys tryna scam on door dash. read more

I'm not gonna lie. The guy was very nice. I was just expecting a little bit more from the food. Macaroni is really stringy not very good at all my tri-tip sandwich had way too much barbecue sauce overall I don't think I'd come back again, which is a very good thing I tried it to begin with now I know, but I think to each their own because I feel like other people would like it just me personally, I did not location was perfect because I live down the street but yeah I don't think I'd ever come back again, but thank you so much and you were super sweet and whoever helped me out. read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

Just ordered 1/31/26 I ordered two brisket sandwiches, which were mostly un edible meat covered in barbecue sauce. We got the Mac and beans both are extremely over extremely seasoned very salty. A waste of 45 dollars. read more

great customer service, friendly atmosphere, would recommend! plate was $29 with a drink! read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - BOMB DOT COM - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

Finally found some good BBQ in Modesto! Ordered the hot link sandwich, Mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans and collard greens and pulled pork. All of it was delicious! read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - Pulled pork, collard greens, potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

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Definitely my go to when I want some fire bbq in Modesto. Shout out to the cooks. My son is definitely the kid that makes it his first choice whenever asked where he wants to eat. Lol. We both love it. read more

All the food I ordered was great. I haven't had good bbq for a while definitely will be returning.

I had a great time here with my family and I recommend getting the trip tip sand which read more

Smokin & Tippin BBQ - Yummm - Barbeque Near Me - Modesto, California

Tried this bbq truck yesterday and it is by far the best place for bbq in Modesto. Ordered the tritip and brisket with some Mac n cheese and beans. The beans for me were a little spicy but my husband loved them. The Mac n cheese was delicious. Very creamy and just the right amount of cheese. The bbq sauce they use is incredible. Cane with a side of toasted bread that I did not share because it was so good. Will definitely be going back here. The service was great, very friendly and served the food in a very timely manner. read more

Food was great had The 2 meat plate with Tri Tip and Brisket. Sides were coleslaw and BBQ beans. As well as took a sandwich home for wife, requested the meat on sandwich be 1/2Brisket and1/2 Tri Tip so my wife could try both. The guy was more than accommodating on that request. Good clean looking truck with nice park like tables to eat at. Can't wait to try something else from the menu next time. read more

The food was amazing . I absolutely recommend giving this place a shot . Everything we had was delicious and the customer service was fantastic read more

Food was sooooo good! Hot links fire, brisket fire, Mac and cheese fire, Mac salad fire, everything was so good will 10/10 recommend and will be returning! read more

My husband and I drove all the way from Stockton to get some BBQ and they were not there nor did they answer the phone. I first called 30 & then 15 minutes before they opened tp assure they would be open so I wouldn't make a dry trip and guess what? They didn't answer the phone and a dry trip was made. After calling SEVERAL times, I had my husband call, he left a VM and that's when they text him back to say that they had an earlier event and would be back by 12:30. How unprofessional and inconvenient of our time and gas!! I read a review from someone else complaining of something similar and I still took the chance and am very disappointed. Figure out a way to let customers know ahead of time if you will not be available or if your location has changed. And to not answer the phone after receiving several calls is ridiculous! SMH read more

Great people amazing first time here definitely great spot no complaints. If you're in the area please check them out

It was ok. There was a lot of fat in the meat. Also the beans had a lot of sourness to it and the Mack and cheese needed more salt

I ordered beef ribs and brisket only got beef ribs. They were dry on the outside n lil over cooked but I will say it was late in the day so I'll give it another try. I give two stars realty cause I called to let them know I got no brisket and no answer even the next day. Potatoe salad , yams were great. Green lil salty and Mac n cheese no flavor. Disappointed read more

@smokin_tippin_bbq is probably one of the best bbq food trucks I have eaten at in a while. 2 brisket sliders with a touch of tangy sauce. A solid Mac n cheese. But the hands down stand out for me was the yams. They were smoked and candied! So good. #spicemeister approved! read more

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Food was excellent The service was fast honestly recommend going back and for anybody that hasn't tried this food truck. Definitely need to try. perfect ambiance for a relaxing meal." read more

BBQ was well-made! All the sides are delicious too. Prices are fair. Definitely worth it!! read more

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A done right. Flavorful, tender meats; Fantastic Mac and Cheese! Family run and care is evident. Good prices. Definitely worth it read more

We had the tri tip, ribs, mac and cheese, and potato salad and everything was sooo good. The ribs had the perfect kick of spice, and the tri tip was a sweet and spicy dream. They told us we'd be back, and they weren't wrong. My only regret is not ordering more! Can't wait to try even more dishes next time. read more

This place has excellent barbecue. Their sides are delicious. They are super friendly and give more than enough food for a very fair price. Check them out! read more

Had the ribs and brisket with double mac.. food was I definitely recommend! Next time I'm gonna have to try pulled pork and tri tip!

Great service The guys here are very friendly and attentive I've always had a great experience and the food is excellent! Love the tri tip and the hot links read more

Good food and most of all good service, I recommend this small buissness, the guy who cooks and serves is awsome. Will definitely go again

Mac n cheese was dry and pasta overcooked. Brisket tasted like lighter fluid and was rubbery. Small portions. The BBQ sauce was KC Masterpiece at best. The hot link was small. Also, the spaghetti! Just don't order it! BBQ sauce again... so bad. Not worth $25 at all. Service was great! The two dudes in the truck were hilarious. I hate to give them a terrible review but the public needs to know. read more

Definitely the best BBQ in town! Their brisket is the best and their greens have the right amount of heat, vinegar and tenderness. We all need a little tenderness! Highly recommend checking them out! read more

The tenderness of the meat isn't consistent, but the flavor is. It's really good barbecue. I liked all the sides except the greens (which I think need some kind of smoked pork), and the macaroni salad was something I don't care for anyway. Overall, it's good food, finger licking good. read more

I had my hopes up for some good Q...it was ok. Mac N Cheese is a solid 8 with good flavor, Coleslaw 2 just not good, Brisket 7, Ribs were a 7 (lacked seasoning) cooked well and good smoke ring. read more

My son was craving for a bbq sandwich so he found this bbq food truck. The food was good and the service was great. I will definitely come back here again whenever I want bbq food! read more

5 Star BBQ, Great Food, Great Service, The young lady who took my order was very easy going, the cook was extremely friendly. The food was amazing, definitely fresh, came out hot. We got two plates, (1) Tri tip plate with Mac salad and potato salad, everything amazing, fresh. (2) brisket and Tri tip with Mac cheese and yams, brisket extremely tender full of flavor, yams were as close to homemade as I have seen. Mac and cheese tasted freshly made not box. They offer a spaghetti which I will definitely be back for to order along with another Tri tip sandwich. Yes everyone I am a f*t a** who loves food and only leave reviews for excellent food, and service. I hope everyone enjoys as much as myself and family. Best wishes to owner and crew! See you all again soon. read more

We saw the truck on McHenry and figured we'd give it a try. We got tri-tip sandwiches and a side of Mac and cheese. The sandwich was so delicious!! Tri-tip is super tender, dripped in bbq sauce that's tangy and sweet. They use hoagie rolls that are grilled with garlic. And I love they don't try to add anything else to it, just super simple with big bold flavors. Mac and cheese is bomb as well. I was so excited to eat it all that I totally forgot to take a picture. Also the guy inside was super nice, great customer service! We'll be coming back for sure! read more

By far the best Bbq I have had, the sauce is outstanding. The ribs were tender.The beans and Mac n Cheese are really good. The plate was beautiful. The amount of food was generous portion. I am proud of the young man who runs this business, his smile is genuine. This Truck can be found at 405 McHenry Ave. Modesto Try it....You wont be disappointed I usually dont do reviews but this one is worth it. read more

Food was amazing and service was awesome. Chicken was juicy, ribs were tender and sauce great. I highly recommend!!!!