Looking to sample the best barbecue around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue spots in Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Tako Korean BBQ
Topping the list is Tako Korean BBQ. Located at 3030 T St. in Alhambra Triangle, the Korean spot, which offers barbecue and tacos, is the most popular inexpensive barbecue spot in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 1,306 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Sarah S. noted, "You can't go wrong with the bulgogi fries or the burrito! Such great flavors."
2. South East Asian BBQ
Noralto's South East Asian BBQ, located at 557 Eleanor Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Asian fusion and Laotian spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 106 reviews.
Yelper Bhanie C. wrote, "The barbecue chicken wings are so tasty with the spicy flavor of papaya, and the side of rice is a perfect touch to the meal. It's a hole in the wall, but that's where you find the best tasting food!"
3. Lucia's Fresh Mexican Grill & Cuisine
Lucia's Fresh Mexican Grill & Cuisine, a Mexican spot that offers barbecue, juices, smoothies and more in Robla, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with five stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4200 Norwood Ave. to see for yourself.
"Our chicken recipe has been passed down in our family for generations," the business says on Yelp. "We're bringing you the tastiest chicken and ribs seasoned with the freshest ingredients, all from local businesses in Northern California. Our food is grilled to perfection in our charcoal grill with no gas and no artificial coals."
4. Sunshine BBQ Express
Over in Valley High-North Laguna, check out Sunshine BBQ Express, which has earned five stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score barbecue and more by heading over to 7501 W. Stockton Blvd.
Stephanie S. noted, "I really enjoyed everything that we ordered and the portions are big. The flavor was so good on each item. My favorite was the katsu and short ribs. The katsu was perfectly crusted on the outside and moist, with a lot of flavor on the inside."
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