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Wild Jacks Tex Mex BBQ

3.3 (363 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Salad, Beer Bar
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Tan P.

This is closer to a 3.5 star experience because they serve their tri tip well done (vice medium rare). The meat was still tender and bite-through, but I prefer a little more moisture in my tri tip. The sauce is average, the coleslaw is very cool and delicious. The bread on the sandwich is soft and holds up well with the tri tip. I would buy it again in a heartbeat, but would ask for medium rare. The service is standard but the food came out pretty quick, not many customers on a Friday afternoon. The ambiance is well themed and cool inside. I love having the ice cream shop nearby and easy access to the Tesla Superchargers.

Garlic Parmesan Traditional Wings
Winston L.

Located at the North end of Bravoland Kettleman is Wild Jacks. Step up, order, and wait for your little buzzer to go off. Self serve utensils, drinks, and bussing. It can get quite busy here during weekend lunchtime, but they were able to churn through the orders quickly. A few minutes to order and then a little over ten minutes to get our food. Plenty of spots to sit and eat - we happened to sit next to a chicken shooting game, so we were constantly graced with the sounds of clucking chickens. The food: We've gotten the Cobb salad several times here and it's pretty consistent. Fresh greens piled with tons of toppings. Both steak and chicken have been good add ons. Traditional Wings - Garlic Parmesan. These were fried super crispy and were really good, but ultimately done-in with way too much sauce. The sauce was too salty and softened the wings after a few minutes. I think this is an easy fix - just ask for the sauce on the side. Nice stop on the way up or down the 5.

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Joni P.

We used to come here years ago and the food would always be warm and fresh. This time the food was terrible! The burger patty was flavorless cold and dry like it had been sitting out for hours. The tri-tip on my salad tasted cold and dry. The fries were not fresh, its like all the food was sitting out all day. The atmosphere is awesome, the service was good. For the prices they need to make the food fresh

Onion Rings and coleslaw
Marissa L.

My family and I stopped here for lunch on our way up to Northern California. This place is dog friendly, which was just what we were looking for because we were traveling with our dog. Of course the first thing I did here was use the restroom after a long drive and they were actually pretty clean, which was nice. Ordering was simple and we sat outside which had a cool little ghost town model that was fun to explore. To drink I just got an iced tea and for my entree my Mom and I split a Brisket Sandwich and Onion Rings. My Dad ordered the Pulled Pork Tacos. Our brisket sandwich was good. The meat was tender and the bread was warm and soft. Our onion rings were a little on the greasy side, but the coleslaw was fresh and tasty. My Dad shared his pulled pork tacos with us. They also had coleslaw on them as well as salsa and flour tortillas. It was slightly spicy and I actually preferred them over our brisket sandwich. It was a convenient place to stop for lunch on our road trip.

Sylvia K.

Come here every time when we travel on I-5. It's a great stop and stretch and use the restroom. The food is ok. Got a Texas BBQ and a BBQ chicken. The chicken is not too flavorful. But at least not dry. The food is pricey but there's not much choice around the area.

Lunch Pit Stop
Whitney F.

Stopped in here on our way back from the Oceano Dunes and while the entire area is very clean, welcoming and decorated like a Wild West Saloon, this specific restaurant fell a little flat. Service was very friendly and very quick! However, the tri-tip on my salad was very dry (thankfully the dressing added some "juice" back into the meat). My husband got the burnt ends burrito and while it filled him up he said he was expecting something a little more flavorful. Maybe their other dishes are better but these didn't quite hit the spot.

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Eui O.

Driving from LA to Sac metro or driving down to LA. Kettleman City is a must do Stop. And of course Bravo towns BBQ is one of the must stops for delicious bbq and Mexican burnt ends burrito. Oh the stores are all connected as well so you can get delicious foods and beverages too.

Me T.

Stopped here to break up a long drive on the way back to LA. It's a decent place to grab a bite and refreshments, stretch your legs, and play around a bit. You can also pop into the general store next door and find farm-fresh goodies. Old-timey, Wild West-themed, with vintage accents. Service is average, not too long of a wait.

Brisket sandwich and fries
Rhonda R.

What a cute area for adults and kids! Random Tesla charge location lead me to eat here and happy it did. I only wish I had my kids with me cause they have the cutest play area. We tried the brisket sandwich and fries. It was decent... a little overcooked but the sandwich was filled nicely for a fair price. Fries and sides are separate (which I hate buying everything separate... who's going to eat a sandwich and not a side? Give me a combo meal please :) the service was hard to judge cause you order up front and never see them again. But overall, I would stop here again

Bravo nachos, pulled pork sandwich, side of beans, and ribeye sandwich, side of coleslaw.
Nahsee Y.

Have a look over the menu and then walk over to order. We were there early when they opened. Service was fast. There are no substitutions for sides. We ordered a ribeye sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and bravo nachos with brisket. Brisket was very fatty. Cheese on the nachos was delicious. Pulled pork was loaded but on the sweet side. Serviceable bbq, but definitely not a "you have to try this place" Cost about 75 with water for drinks and tip. As we were there early, we had first pick of location. The games on the side can be loud, so be weary. There can be abrupt chicken clucking noises. Place can get very busy as the day progresses.

Burnt ends burrito and beer battered fries
Leanne N.

The prices were fair, and the wild West themed interior was really fun. 3 stars: the burnt ends burrito was more like brisket, which was still delicious, moist, and tender, but not that crispy-edged burnt ends experience I was looking for. The burrito was also flimsy. Service was fast and there's plenty of seating all over the establishment, even outside the restaurant, and you have a buzzer you can take as you find a spot. They have a smoker in the back and it seems the meat is clearly smoked in house. It's an excellent place to eat for a rest stop for it's venue and theme.

Salmon sandwich, brisket sandwich
Julie S.

Driving to LA from San Jose- we always have lunch at Wild Jacks In Kettleman City. The setting is great inside and out. Love eating on the patio. Restroom is clean. I always get the salmon sandwich- nice thick piece of salmon with slaw and bean salad on the side. My daughter's brisket sandwich was also really good with a cole slaw on the side. The lady at the register was nice. Definitely give it a try.

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Scott L.

Great TexMex BBQ experience, next time we shall come between Thursday and Sunday, so that we can enjoy some juicy brisket! We were sick of burger and sandwiches during our CA road trip, found this gem on our way to the Bay Area. Brisket entry is only served after Wednesday...so we had wings, taco, salad, everything is tasty, especially the salad (strawberry and spinach. Lots of them, that 4 of us can share). Service is really good as well!

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