Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Modesto, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Modesto using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#13. Gourmet Grillin & Catering
- Rating: 1.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 7th St Modesto, CA 95354
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Burgers
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#12. Fresh Grill Mongolian BBQ
- Rating: 2.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Dale Rd Ste 483 Vintage Faire Mall Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Barbecue, Mongolian
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#11. Ono Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2225 Plaza Pkwy Ste A Modesto, CA 95350
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Seafood
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#10. Famous Dave's BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Dale Rd Bldg C Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. GK Mongolian BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 Sylvan Ave Ste A1 Modesto, CA 95355
- Categories: Mongolian, Barbecue
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#8. Twisted Pig Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (603 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2717 Coffee Rd Ste A Modesto, CA 95355
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Barbecue
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#7. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (866 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3037 Sisk Rd Modesto, CA 95350
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#6. Hoki Korean BBQ & Japanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2625 Coffee Rd Ste G Modesto, CA 95355
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Barbecue
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#5. Doc's Q'In Pit Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Maze Blvd Modesto, CA 95351
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
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#4. Ramen 101
- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3848 McHenry Ave Ste 310 Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Ramen
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#3. Dan's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 W Rumble Rd Modesto, CA 95350
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Burgers
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#2. Mike's Branding Iron BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 600 Claribel Rd Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Cen Cal Smoke
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 819 W Roseburg Ave Modesto, CA 95350
- Categories: Grilling Equipment, Barbecue, Herbs & Spices
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