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    Tri Tip Express

    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    4 years ago

    Amazing food & service! Best hidden gem we have found!!! Can't wait to visit this delicious place again!

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    Prunedale Market - The tri-tip sandwich is always cooked to perfection and has such great flavor. Everything is delicious and seasoned perfectly.

    Prunedale Market

    4.8(840 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Every time we drive home from Monterey, I always see the big red Yelp sign that reads best BBQ…read more That sign did its' job and it got me intrigued and grabbed my attention. We finally got the chance to check it out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The Prunedale Market is located along side the highway 101 freeway in the small town of Prunedale. It just takes a few long right turns to get there. Parking is easy and accessible out in the front parking lot. From the front, the market does not look like a popular BBQ spot. It looks like a simple small market store to grab quick snacks and drinks. Once inside there is a BBQ and deli section to your right. A small dining area is to your left. The decor is old fashioned and quaint. The 2 gentlemen greet you with friendly hospitality. We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, half slab of ribs which includes 2 potatoes and a cup of corn chowder. The pit master/owner Martin, who use to work for Original Joe's, was kind enough to also include a quarter chicken leg, a sausage, and extra ribs. It was so much food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and hearty. The Tri tip sandwich was scrumptious with the flaming Fritos adding a nice crunchy texture and kick with every bite. The ribs were juicy and smokey. Potatoes complemented very well with the rest of the meat and chicken. Corn chowder was so tasty and creamy. I did not know corn chowder was that good. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Prunedale Market. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even offered for our son to grab some free ice cream to go. We politely declined. The prices were very reasonable. All that food fed us for the next 2 days. Lol. We hope to be back when we are in the area with other friends and family.

    Passing thru Prunedale on regular basis, I always see the barbque sign on the hill. I always like…read moreto support local businesses (being from Morgan hill). Now this place is a bit difficult to find, and they only take cash, but DAMN! What a find! And Martin, the owner, amazing. Had the tritip and he gave me sausage sampler, delicious! We will be regulars!!

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    Prunedale Market - Current menu

    Current menu

    Prunedale Market - A nice balance of tri-tip, veggies and Frito Lays Chili Cheese corn chips

    A nice balance of tri-tip, veggies and Frito Lays Chili Cheese corn chips

    Prunedale Market - Martin gave us a succulent rib sample

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    Martin gave us a succulent rib sample

    BBQ 152 - Tri tip (3 meat combo)

    BBQ 152

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    My dad has high standards for food. He thought this place was unbelievable. I'd agree…read more Very fair pricing here at BBQ 152. Large portions, a self-serve BBQ sauce station, and plenty of beers and NA options to choose from make for a great visit. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome patio space, great for groups. The brisket and tri-tip were the shining stars here. Tender, juicy, and meaty. Good cuts of meat, and it's clear they put time into their processes. Really enjoyed both of their BBQ sauces, and the baked potato was also very well done. Pretty good service. Order at the counter, and they bring it out to you. Bus your own table; I'm sure it helps keep prices down. My dad said he wanted to come back here every day of our vacation. Certainly worth checking out!

    $29.46 w/tax. 2 meat, 2 side meal. Good, probably not award…read morewinning, and if I were driving from LA to SF Bay, I wouldn't detour for it, but if i was cutting though to the coast I would. Fair portion, not a belly buster. Good flavors on the meat. The beans are seasoned with chili powder. I asked the cashier if the cornbread was made in-house, "Ah, I dont think so". The garlic bread was good though. Order at the counter, take a seat, they call your name. Good, jaming blues on the speakers. Start to finish 45 minutes. Not packed but people were constantly tricked in. The tri-tip cuts are thick so you have to saw through those. Brisket was fall apart tender. Mac n cheese was fine, but not gooey. The mint at the end is a nice touch. Oh, good beer selection!

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    BBQ 152 - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    BBQ 152 - Brisket, burnt ends

    Brisket, burnt ends

    BBQ 152 - Two Meat Combo with Tri Tip and Burnt Ends

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    Two Meat Combo with Tri Tip and Burnt Ends

    Mike's Backyard BBQ - Brisket (Sundays Only)

    Mike's Backyard BBQ

    4.8(79 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Cruising north back home from Monterey, and saw this on maps when looking for food. When we pulled…read morein, I didn't see a restaurant. It's just a gravel parking lot and little store with random fresh goodies. I was confused for a sec, but then i saw a big smoker and bbq on the side of the store, with a big sign and realized you had to go inside the store to order. This was one of the best decisions of my life! The ribs were insanely good! Everything was good! I got every kind of meat! If you're reading this and debating stopping by.... If they are open and mikes' on the smoker, GO!!! Go in the store, order, and you'll be glad you did! I sat on the patio table and felt bad for every person driving by not stopping to try this hidden gem bbq! Mike nailed it!! And his 3 special bbq sauces! I WILL BE BACK! The store has cool stuff too. Garlic and nuts and random fun goodies. (I snagged some spicy walnuts and sweet glazed pecans)

    Wasted an hour of my time to be told they were out of the main things we ordered. They Offered to…read moresub and then tried to up sell me on more stuff I didn't want to make up the difference instead of just refunding me the difference. Avoid if you have anywhere to be and if you actually want to eat what you ordered. This place has single-handedly made me decide to avoid local food choices on road trips. Oh, and the bbq was mid.

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    Mike's Backyard BBQ - Counter

    Counter

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    Das Pickle!

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