Hot City BBQ - Los Banos, California

Barry S.

I have been going ti this restaurant for over 2 years. I drive there from Fresno, and it is worth the drive. I always have the French Dip sandwich. The tri tip is the best I've ever had, the ribs are fall off the bone tender. The staff and owner and very friendly, and the service is second to none.

Bri L.

In the past we've ordered both the party pack and the half party pack for dine in. This time we went with the half party to go and were disappointed to say the least. The ribs were a fraction of what they normally are, taste, tenderness and size wise. They were very dry and more none than meat. The chicken was not fully cooked as they were bloody toward the bone, not red from the bbq, actually bloody. I should have taken pictures before everyone got their plates to show the total qty. We feel that with the higher prices (Just short of $100 for the half party pack) we did not get our money worth. The tri tip and sides were still good as usual but didn't make up for the rest. Not sure if there was a change in supplier that made the ribs so small and thin or if we just got the sorry end of the stick this time around. Not sure if this is the new norm or if we'll be going back again.

Paul A. (.

I was in town for an event by the Los Banos Reservoir. Afterwards I was starving, for something different for an early dinner. So I stopped in at Hot City BBQ. First off the parking is small to almost being non-existent, inside it is a little better with enough seating for several families.

I ordered the Tri-Tip with sides of beans and potato salad. The tri-tip was really good and they give you a good portion of meat. The beans could use a bit more spice but overall they were good. The potato salad was the big let down, it was flavorless. I added salt and pepper but it didn't really help, so I left them.

I was so full from the tri-tip I took the bread back to my room to devour later. I alos bought a bottle of their BBQ sauce which was really good and helped save the beans.

Overall this was a very good dinner. Yeah, the potato salad was flavorless, but I consider it filler anyways. I hope they work on the recipe.

Tracy D.

We are blessed to have family owned ( over 20 years) best BBQ in CA- right here in Los Banos! I buy the belly buster and have food for weeks! They even make a " dog treats" takeout for my pup ( see picture). Can't say enough great things about the food,bbq sauce and Charles and the crew! Please support our local businesses. Everyone struggling in this ecomony..thank goodness my belly and pups belly isn't! Yummityyyy!

Janet W.

Oh wow, where do I even begin with this gem? Slightly off the main road, tucked away, you will find the best ribs and pulled pork. The staff are friendly and helpful. Christian gave us sauces to try that were all great flavors. He said they make them all here in house.
The sides were the perfect compliment to the main stars, the meats. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious, while the pulled pork was tender and juicy.
Be sure to get here early in case they run out of meats.

PATRICK N.

I was craving for some good barbecue for lunch. First time I have ever eaten there . Met the owner Charles & staff very good people! The food & service was excellent! I will be back again soon! Highly recommend if you want the best barbecue!

Kaju

The tritip was really delicious and tender, and the bread was crunchy too. Their bbq sauce is also addicting. My friend got the ribs and was licking her fingers at the end.

Rachael M.

I didn’t take a picture. Really wish I had. My husband picked up the “Pack 4” on Saturday morning. Place opens at 11:30 and I had called a little before that to place a pickup order. They took my order and had everything ready for my husband by 11:35!!! We had tri-tip, ribs, mac n cheese, beans, and ordered a loaf of their garlic French bread! Everything was amazing. Our son asked if we can get this every weekend 🤣. The meat was delicious. Hardly any fatty areas (I can’t stand the fat in meat lol) and the ribs were fall off the bone amazing. Our 1 year old daughter also loved it all. This platter with subbing for mac n cheese and adding the loaf of bread, was $100 total (with tip) and 100% worth it! Even the bbq sauce and Ranch that I ordered on the side was bomb. I’m a dip girl and very picky with ranch especially, and there’s was perfect. The man who answered the phone to take our order was also very friendly and polite! This platter lasted my husband, myself, and 2 of our kids for the entire weekend. We had lunch and dinner for 2 days with it (plus the last plate I had this morning for breakfast 🤣.)
We are relatively new to the area and we will definitely be going back! Great food and great service!