Great Dive Bar. Dive in a good way. Great food. Bar food with southern charm. Lots of TV's for sports. Shuffle board. Lady bartender very friendly. Locals hangout but chill to us outsiders. Highly recommend. read more

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An old school hole bar that's been there since I can remember. I can get a little ghetto at times but that's its charm. If you're not about any drama and looking for some good stiff drinks with some jukebox/ DJ music then this is your place. The service is good depending on how packed it is but I just go to the end of the bar and they get to you. They also have a food spot in the back of it and it is a 10/10. Even open for breakfast. For some stiff drinks, good times or good food from a hole in the wall bar this is your place. read more

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Swiss Buda now feels like home away from home, especially if home is dark and divey. The staff are very kind and everyone else minds his own business. The drinks are stout , no nonsense. The food is wonderful. Hamburgers are fresh, meaty, and addicting. The other food looks great, but I can only speak about the hamburgers, because " addicting." If you go, respect that it's perfect, just the way it is. If you need something different, go somewhere else. read more

Great dive bar, with incredibly delicious BBQ. They have the NFL ticket. The bar seems packed with friendly locals. The bartenders are tremendous. read more

I think I just had the best breakfast of my life. Country fried steak and eggs just warmed my soul.

Very nice place food good nice people im keep on coming here cause it makes you feel like your home safe

This review is for good eats bbq and the owner that puts his whole heart and sauce into his food if you want to avoid paying high prices for food that is not worth the price....take a chance and go get some homemade foo. BTW from scratch read more

Great hamburgers! Had a beer while I waited for my order and talked with a very nice bartender - Great hangout.

An old school dive bar, local crowd, BBQ and fixings are worth the visit alone. Service is giid, but they are busy on weekends! Breakfast on Sundays! read more

Excellent barbeque, location inside swiss buda google has different number, storefront for good eats located inside swiss buda worth the visit drinks looked the bomb!! read more

Catering/food review only, because you either like Swiss Buda for the old school dive bar that it is or you don't -- i like it, but it's not for everyone. But Eric's food... that is for everyone. (Except maybe you're annoying gluten free vegan macrobiotic whatevers..whatever... if that's your crew, you probably should be thinking about food at Swiss Buda. That said, we do a lot of catering in my office and we have diverse and picky people with all manner or preferences and issues. And they LOVE Swiss Buda. I won't even tell my team that it's WAY less expensive than the WAY-less-good Mendocino Farms up the way. The love the tri tip and chicken sandwiches, the BBQ sauce, the potato salad (which is the best potato salad you can get catered. Anywhere.) and even the green salad. But if you're eating in, the options are even more wonderful, flavorful, and varied. People have reviewed about ribs and brisket and chicken, and they are right. But don't overlook an outstanding pork chop sandwich, or the unsung hero that is their shrimp po boy. The food. The food. The food. read more

Culturally diverse, friendly bartender service, first time there, I'd go back if i am in the neighborhood.

While a classic dive bar, this restaurant and bar is excellent. The cook put together the perfect ensemble of southern foods which included bbq chicken, ribs and brisket. Included were (dill flavored) potato salad, baked beans with rice, sweet potatoes, rice and beans, and spring mix green salad. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent and parking is free. read more

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I was invited to a Karaoke Birthday party here and let me say I was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, very friendly and lively, the restaurant Good Eats provided great customer service and great food , we ordered the bacon cheeseburger with garlic fries, the cheeseburger was delicious juicy meat and crispy thick apple wood smoked bacon and the garlic fries were crispy just the way I like them. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture lol .. can't wait to go back and try the barbecue.. the only complaint our party had is they didn't know what time the restaurant closed and more people wanted to order but they closed . Maybe they could announce they will be closing about 30 minutes before hand. I ordered a drink at the bar and the bartender made me a great drink Just by what I described to her what I like ! The overall experience was a 10 and though I would update / redecorate the place a tad bit , I will most definitely be back ! Until next time.. Eat , Drink and be Merry ! read more

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A group of us like to go to Swiss Buda for their southern style food. It has a dive bar atmosphere and everyone is very friendly. Sometimes we go for breakfast or for lunch. They serve great smoked ribs, oxtail, fried chicken & waffles, and loco moco. Yummy! Also, their Bloody Mary's are the best because the bartender pickles her own veggies to put in the drink! It's delicious!!! read more

I casually began going into Buda in 2018 or so, and I am so glad that I did. Acquaintances have turned into friends, and many of those friends have turned into family. This place has it ALL - strong drinks, yummy food, the BEST bartenders, friendly customers, a TON of tv's for any and all sporting events, karaoke on Fridays, trivia on Tuesdays...I could go on and on. The owner, Bull, is an absolute sweetheart who will come in and make sure everyone is doing well and having a good time. The bartenders always make sure your drinks are full, and E, the cook, will hook you up with some of the best BBQ in town(try his tri-tip & mac and cheese!). Note: If you're a Sacramento Kings fan, stop in to watch a game on one of their big screens, and if they win, Buda has their own BEAM to light up - mic drop! read more

When I first approached this place I was hesitant, but upon entering I immediately felt the neighborhood hangout vibe. The service and food was perfect read more

The place is funky and super chill but I'm sure it gets busy. Taxidermy, soul food, Buddhas oh my! The bartender (full bar) is very personable and Eric's French Dip with house smoked tri tip was the best I've ever had. Make sure Eric is working in the kitchen if you want food, I'm told he's not always here. read more

Love this bar!! The bartenders and regulars are all really friendly and welcoming. They have trivia night which can be a lot of fun. Definitely recommend going here to any locals looking for a new spot to frequent read more

I sat at the end of the bar and the bartender was right next to me but didn't ask me what I wanted to drink. I wanted to order a drink before getting my food at Good Eats BBQ which resides inside the bar. I've heard they have great soul food. Three people came in next to me and the bartender served them, ignored me again and walk to the other end of the bar and stated texting on his phone. I'll never go back to Swiss Buda bar. read more

I don't drink, but I love this place. The food is THE BEST and there's an 'old-school neighborhoody' vibe. I'm going back for karaoke!

This place is definitely a be judgement call for most just by the look of it. Though, it's what's inside that will have you thinking twice. I was brought here by my foodie boss and co worker. They kept talking about it non stop until I try it for myself. Lol It's surely a typical old bar where only the locals go to hang for a drink, or smoke, or whatever it is people do at a bar. The Bartenders and locals are welcoming. In the back is the kitchen where they cook up really really flavorful southern food. I had the fried tilapia, it was so flaky and tender omg it was so delicious! the chef recommended the pan fried cabbage for my side and it suited well with my tilapia. Washed it down with an IPA and I had a complete wonderful meal! Never judge a book by its cover. read more

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I go here frequently for Karaoke on Fridays and I love it! Cool environment and great drinks!

Wow! What a great place. Went here for the first time today. It's a very friendly (but often loud) place. The barbecue tri-tip sandwich was great. Great beer and cocktails with a nice pour. They are still drying out from recent rain damage, but it's a great place for excellent food and drink and friendly servers and bartenders. I think we'll be regulars here. read more

I love hole in the wall joints that offer that get to know you neighborhood feeling. Having been to Swiss Buda several times over the last couple years, it's always been with friends, or friends of friends, and not a place I would venture to on my own. It just doesn't do it for me. I do like the fact that they have a couple of different table games that make hanging out there fun. The tables are not super comfortable, but if you're there sitting drinking I guess they're OK. The barkeep seems to only be friendly with regulars and doesn't go out of his way to make the rest of us feel like it's a place we wanna hang at. The prices are actually fairly reasonable for a bar, and definitely far more reasonable than the main stream places even during happy hour. It's a local dive suited for local dive goers. It's great if you live in the area because it's a hop skip and a jump either direction. I don't know that it's a place that anyone would go out of their way to check out unless you've been there before, and you just like their vibe It's a place. It's a bar. Bathrooms are not real clean. The tables later in the evening or not that clean either. It's a bar. read more

This is a true dive bar. It's nice to know they still exist. Still, it's a particularly sticky meh kind of place that I do like but is not the top of my list of bars. I've had some good memories here, that's fo sho. Drinks are cheap. The bathroom is awful. Still, not a bad place to get crunk. Just be aware it gets rowdy in here. They've got wangs but they're just ok imo. There are other food options as well though I've not tried them. The place isn't particularly friendly but I've never had any issues with aggressive or weird people here. Just a generally A Ok place. Parking lot has plenty of spots but it's a terrible idea to drive here or into the parking lot. I've personally watched people leave here tipsy and get into their cars. Boo! It's so cheap to use rideshare guys cmon. read more

this place is right of the freeway after work you can grab a drink but sober up before you get behind the wheel because there is a police station down the street‼ they only take cash they have a kitchen that serve food he takes card though soul food wings, fries, burgers and other stuff read more

The bar is great. Friendly people n Jo the bartender is awesome! Food, however, is unknown because cook showed up 2 hours late and apparently according to other guests this is a common thing. 7 people walked out after waiting since bar opened. One guest said they eat before because never know if he'll show up. Will go back for drinks, NOT food. Need a new kitchen business. read more

Bartender Danny has got to be the coolest bartender in town! My girls & I had such an awesome time there in his company. We loved all the creative mixed drinks he was making for us. What a mixologist! Danny, we will be back for your great service! read more

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You can get almost anything you want to eat at the buda. Food is very cost effective. Drinks are good and service is good as well.

WORST, MOST UNFRIENDLY Bar in Sacramento. Bartenders cater ONLY to locals and ignore anyone else, especially when not busy. The biggest, rudest bartender is the crusty old little man with the dirty dreads. Avoid unless you like to throw away money and wait forever for a libation. read more

The Swiss Buda is one of those places that you would completely judge based on it's exterior. The only reason I really knew about the Swiss Buda was because it was a frequent spot at which my dad buys his lotto tickets. It is a complete dive bar filled with locals. But when my dad told me that they brought in a chef and started serving up some quality barbecue, I have to say I didn't believe him. So the other night for dinner we made our way over to the Swiss Buda to try some of this infamous barbecue. Unfortunately for us, the air conditioning was broken so it was sweltering inside. But we did not let that deter us. We took a seat at one of the few tables, while all the locals at the bar gave us awkward looks. We place our order for some barbecue from a fairly simple menu and waited. When the barbecue came out, our plates were piled high and packed full of flavor. I ordered the barbecue combo which came with a choice of three different meats and two side dishes. I tried the pork slices, the barbecue chicken, and the sausage hot link. For my sides, I wanted to try the mac & cheese and a side salad. They were all sold out of mac & cheese so I opted for potato salad instead. The barbecued meats were delicious. Moist, tender, and juicy. They were seasoned perfectly and packed full of flavor and weren't overpowered with barbecue sauce. The potato salad was tasty and a side salad was simple. For the price, these portions are unreal. So if you can get over your fear of walking into a dive bar, the Swiss Buda serves up some tasty barbecue. read more

Ah....The Buda. Spending an evening here is like sneaking off to have a clandestine affair with that scruffy guy from the wrong side of town that your dad doesn't approve of (which was always a specialty of mine, maybe that's why I dig this place so much...). I've been coming here for about a year now, and have never had a bad night (cept for that one time I accidentally got pepper sprayed...we'll get to that in a minute...). Located in a beat-up strip mall on Fruitridge, this is about as divey a bar as you'll ever hope to find. A complete hole in the wall, I actually missed it the first time I drove by to meet up with my boyfriend and his uncle. Once you find it, tho, you're in for a treat. Phillip the bartender has a heavy hand and will keep the drinks coming as long as you have the cash for 'em (don't worry, there's an ATM inside). The crowd is diverse, a mix of older dudes with a penchant for beer and boobies (which they WILL stare at endlessly, you've been warned), women who wear too much make-up, too-tight shirts and pants that leave nothing to the imagination but are really sweet once you actually talk to them, and a fair mix of 20-and-30 somethings. Diverse indeed. The thing that'll keep you coming back to the Buda is the karaoke. No joke, it's the best ever. The crowd is cool...you'll get up to sing and before you know it, that girl from across the room that you thought was giving you the stank eye earlier will be singing backup, and her homegirls will have become straight-up Fly Girls, cutting a rug as some fierce background dancers. Of course, there's gonna be some nutjobs that can't carry a tune in a bucket, but you'll be impressed by the regulars....it's our own little Hood Idol, and folks are truly talented up in here. By the time you get hammered enough to crave something really greasy (ha, like that's never happened to you?!), the Chinese place next door is killer. You can stumble over, order your food, and 15 minutes later they will deliver it to your drunk ass at the bar. No joke. Now if only we could get Taco Bell to do the same... Because it's a bar (and in a sometimes-spotty area of South Sac) it can get rowdy. A fight broke out once, someone flipped out and sprayed waaaaay too much pepper spray...everyone cleared out, cops came, cleared the place out further, but even still I had a crazy allergic reaction every time we tried to go in. Thank God the DJ had an inhaler with him, or I'd have been toast. Other than that, tho, it's always felt like a safe spot to me. Too many regulars there to allow anyone to get too outta hand. If you're lookin for a cool place to drink, hang out and get your karaoke on, definitely check out the Buda.... .....and If I see ya there, I'll buy you a drink :) read more

This place is ghetto. I love it! Drinks are strong. Karaoke is bad. Darts are fun. What more could you ask for? I hear they serve food now but I haven't tried that out yet. Let you know my next trip there. :) read more

This is a triple OG spot where I'm bound to run into my moms friends, uncles, or my cousin named Tecate (yes after the beer) he's practically here 99.9% of the time, he basically apart of the bar. Neighborhood bar to knock a few back, karaoke night is hilarious. Lowrider oldies knockin on the jukebox at all times you can't help but sing along. Old school divey bar at its finest. Aquanet and hairnet central. Stiff cheap drinks, cash only bar but Atm inside, also serves food on the weekends. read more

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We had another Super Duper Karaoke B-Day Jam at the Swiss Buda. It was my wife's request. Wood paneling, stuffed fish on the wall, and lots of fun folks! Frank Sinatra, The Doors, and Hank Williams JR were on the set list this time. There were also some great holiday crooners in the hizzy. Phillip the bartender poured some stiff drinks, too. Another successful night at the Swiss Buda. read more

Can I just say day time drinking and BBQ is the shiznit! Can you say that on Yelp lol. Locals fill the place and many are familiar faced regulars. However the BBQ, I said the bbq is plenty reason to stop! When you see the huge smoker on the trailer out in front of the building you know it's on and crakin. Oh and the drinks, well lets just say that they come stiff and ready. Don't show up here for drinks if you're a light weight. Friendly bar service and downright come as you are attitudes with TV's and a jukebox. I love the Swiss Buda! read more

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Currently under some sort of repair, but don't fret the burgers are best in Sacramento. Worth the little inconvenience. Get the garlic fries with a cheeseburger. Soooo good....add bacon if you dare! read more

Missing my beeeeer and Princess!! Love the jukebox and buddies!! Miss Justin the bartender!!!!! read more

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I was at the Swiss Buddha yesterday in the evening and they had an BARTENDER some young Guy that couldn't even make a Shirley Temple correctly let alone a Virgin Pins colada... His attitude was so ratchette..... But the food they have there was AWESOME read more