Best Barbecue In Sacramento
3751 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 736-2535
www.akbbq1.comA&K Barbecue is the quintessential barbecue place in Sacramento. Its portions are large, the sauces have a kick and the tri tip is incredible. Not only does A&K have tender meat, but its macaroni and cheese is easily one of the best in town. If you are looking for something a little lighter, try the hot links, which are spicy, sweet and have a bit of a bite.
MoMo's Meat Market
5776 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 452-0202
www.facebook.com/MoMos-Meat-Market
When it comes to MoMo's, two words come to mind: smokey and spicy. The one downfall of MoMo's is its popularity; customers can expect to wait at least 30 minutes for their food. However, the wait time is usually eased by free samples provided by the awesome staff. The two things that every patron has to try are the jalapeno mac n cheese and the smoked chicken.
Q&R BBQ
3820 Marysville Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 267-3914
www.facebook.com/pages/Q-R-Bbq
It might be blasphemous to say this about a barbecue restaurant, but Q&R has fish that is to die for. If you're not a fish fan, try the rib plate with greens. Bonus: it comes with a side of bread to sop up any leftover sauce. If taking the whole family out for dinner, try one of the family dinner deals to satisfy everyone's hunger. These come with a few meat options and sides that all ages will scarf down in no time, all at an affordable price.
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South East Asian BBQ
557 Eleanor Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 922-3771
www.facebook.com/South-East-Asian-BBQ
South East Asian BBQ offers something a little different from the rest of the list. While most picture smoked meat covered in a sticky sauce when they think about barbecue, South East Asian BBQ marries traditional barbecue with Vietnamese flavors. If you want classic barbecue, order the wings. If you want something a little different, try the khao poon, which is a soup made with perfectly cooked pork.
House of Chicken & Ribs
3535 Elverta Road
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 332-7041
www.thehouseofbbq.com
Everyone says that they love ribs where the meat falls off the bone, but House of Chicken & Ribs takes this a step further and creates ribs so tender that they practically disintegrate in your hands. While it tends to lean towards the pricey side, the sizes are so large that you can easily get two meals out of it. Make sure to order a side of cornbread to complement any of the incredible entrees.
Megan Bowyer is a freelance writer in search of the best food and drinks that Sacramento has to offer. You can find her at any number of dive bars or trendy restaurants; just look for the short blonde feeding the jukebox. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.