We love this place and are so sad that they've closed. Great BBQ brisket, really flavorful. Loved the brisket sandwich with potato salad and homemade pickles. Nice family who ran it. Hope they open again somewhere else!
Heyitsbeverly Y.
Delicious food. But i was a bit upset about how very few employees were working at the time. I had to wait about 15 to 30 minutes for my food. Given that it is fast food is a bit dissapointing. Overall great place to eat. But if your in a hurry, would not recommend.
Alexandra C.
The owner is a sweet heart! The service was great and the Mac daddy sandwich is AMAZING!! It's not on the menu yet but if you ask they'll make it and you won't be disappointed!
Zuli M.
The food is great. Amazing customer service, the employees are so friendly and sweet.
Kristen Moore
I've been craving a Pulled Pork and Slaw Sandwich for awhile. I've tried other BBQ places in town and wasn't all too happy with the food. We just moved to this area of town and decided to give it a try, especially after reading the owners' bio/experience. I've ate at other restaurants that he was a Chef at and knew I couldn't go wrong.
Vince Garcia
Thanks to Big D for the best customer service and amazing food. Me and my family have been here twice and it's always great service and good food. We live in Madera Ca but, always stop in when we're passing through Bako.
T. R.
Place is nice , but food lacks smoke luster and Bbq flavors. The Bbq sauce is decent and helps. The menu is full with alot of options. Seems like things are cooked the night before.
Jan H.
Great food!! I go there all the time with my young grandkids. I love the salads with chicken. Plenty to eat. Also the chicken sandwiches are thick and juicy. Short wait time and your food is always hot. Love the friendly staff.
Whitney G.
We went with a group for dinner and all ordered different things so we could sample a little of everything... The pulled pork & slaw sandwich was amazing! Pulled pork was juicy and flavorful, the slaw was nice and crunchy and not drenched in mayonnaise. The grilled brisket & cheddar sandwich was sooo good, stacked full of meat & melted cheese! The smoked wings were a great shareable appetizer! The brisket tacos were street size but full of meat! The combo plate is big enough for two people to share, the ribs are juicy & yummy! For sides we tried the fries, Mac & cheese, potato salad and bbq beans... all were amazing, can't decide on a favorite. The staff is great, very nice and quick service! The restaurant is very clean and and inviting! We ate from out of town but will be sure to stop by here anytime we come to town or even pass by! Only regret is not taking pics of all the food!
Angela S.
My husband and I shared the 3 meat combo. I don't eat red meat much but we decided to try the brisket, ribs and tri-tip with Mac n cheese and beans. The ribs and tri tip were very good and tender. The beans were delicious!! The Mac and cheese was good, could have used a little more flavor but still good. I would say the portion sizes can be bigger especially with the sides. The restaurant was very clean and well organized. The owner was also very sweet and attentive. I always admire a place with good hospitality. We will definitely be coming back.
This was our first time here and we were not disappointed. Everything we got was delicious. From the main meats tp the sides. My family and I enjoyed our food and we be coming back. We got cowboy burger with coleslaw, 2 meat combo with brisket and chicken with sides of mac&cheese/ potatoe salad. Pulled pork sandwich with fries and hot link grilled cheese. We also got a side of their homemade pickles that were good.
Audrey R.
Even as a former employee, I still return to Big Ds whenever Im in town! Food is always great and consistent. Portion sizes could be bigger but it's not necessary.
David I.
Ok so finally git to give Big D's a try. I love BBQ and from growing up in Georgia, I feel I know what really good bbq should taste like. So for those of you that are wondering the style of BBQ they are making, according to the severs it is Texas Style which is pretty good if done correct. What I love about the place is when you walk through the doors you know that you are in a BBQ restaurant. So like the BBQ place we have in town you order at the counter and they will bring you food to you. They have some of the usual stuff with pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs etc. I went with the 3 ribs, Brisket, and Chicken with 2 sides. So lets start with the Brisket, they did a great job with smoking this beautiful piece of meat. It had about a 1/4" smoke ring and was super tender with just the right bite. The ribs were you spare rib style so not a lot of meat. They also had a great smoke ring and was actually cooked properly where you could take a bite and the meat would stay on the bone. Just an FYI if the meat falls off the bone which a lot of people like it's really over cooked. The chicken was ok, not a fan of the rub they use which on the chicken was a little too salty and had too much heat ti it. Another thing is that they should put some char on the chicken. It was missing something. The 2 sides I chose what the Cole slaw and Mac n cheese. I really don't understand how people can mess up mac n cheese. Most restaurants just make it likes it's Kraft mac n cheese out not the box. I feel like I need to take my mac n cheese in and give them the recipe. The coleslaw was fine chopped not shredded like most slaw that is sold. It was also pretty dry and just really didn't have much flavor. Again another side that could easily be made with the right recipe. The place is really nice inside and has plenty of seats with a few big screens on the wall. All in all is was ok they need to seriously dial in their sides an put some char on the chicken. Oh forgot to mention the sauces. They offer 2 a regular on and one with a little kick to it. I wasn't a huge fan of the spicy one, just didn't have the flavors I was hopping for. The regular one was really good with just a little sweetness and a little tang to it. We will diffidently go back for a second visit. Hopefully they will change a few things.
Dave Bethell
Great place. Tried the new salmon sandwich and it was great. Grilled to perfection. I have been more than satisfied every time I come here
Andrew Cain
Okay flavor but they buy very cheap meats and their barbecue sauce taste like ketchup. Its unfortunate because the ribs are very well cooked and the coleslaw and homemade pickles are great!
We love this place and are so sad that they've closed. Great BBQ brisket, really flavorful. Loved the brisket sandwich with potato salad and homemade pickles. Nice family who ran it. Hope they open again somewhere else!
Delicious food. But i was a bit upset about how very few employees were working at the time. I had to wait about 15 to 30 minutes for my food. Given that it is fast food is a bit dissapointing. Overall great place to eat. But if your in a hurry, would not recommend.
The owner is a sweet heart! The service was great and the Mac daddy sandwich is AMAZING!! It's not on the menu yet but if you ask they'll make it and you won't be disappointed!
The food is great. Amazing customer service, the employees are so friendly and sweet.
I've been craving a Pulled Pork and Slaw Sandwich for awhile. I've tried other BBQ places in town and wasn't all too happy with the food. We just moved to this area of town and decided to give it a try, especially after reading the owners' bio/experience. I've ate at other restaurants that he was a Chef at and knew I couldn't go wrong.
Thanks to Big D for the best customer service and amazing food. Me and my family have been here twice and it's always great service and good food. We live in Madera Ca but, always stop in when we're passing through Bako.
Place is nice , but food lacks smoke luster and Bbq flavors. The Bbq sauce is decent and helps. The menu is full with alot of options. Seems like things are cooked the night before.
Great food!! I go there all the time with my young grandkids. I love the salads with chicken. Plenty to eat. Also the chicken sandwiches are thick and juicy. Short wait time and your food is always hot. Love the friendly staff.
We went with a group for dinner and all ordered different things so we could sample a little of everything... The pulled pork & slaw sandwich was amazing! Pulled pork was juicy and flavorful, the slaw was nice and crunchy and not drenched in mayonnaise. The grilled brisket & cheddar sandwich was sooo good, stacked full of meat & melted cheese! The smoked wings were a great shareable appetizer! The brisket tacos were street size but full of meat! The combo plate is big enough for two people to share, the ribs are juicy & yummy! For sides we tried the fries, Mac & cheese, potato salad and bbq beans... all were amazing, can't decide on a favorite. The staff is great, very nice and quick service! The restaurant is very clean and and inviting! We ate from out of town but will be sure to stop by here anytime we come to town or even pass by! Only regret is not taking pics of all the food!
My husband and I shared the 3 meat combo. I don't eat red meat much but we decided to try the brisket, ribs and tri-tip with Mac n cheese and beans. The ribs and tri tip were very good and tender. The beans were delicious!! The Mac and cheese was good, could have used a little more flavor but still good. I would say the portion sizes can be bigger especially with the sides. The restaurant was very clean and well organized. The owner was also very sweet and attentive. I always admire a place with good hospitality. We will definitely be coming back.
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This was our first time here and we were not disappointed. Everything we got was delicious. From the main meats tp the sides. My family and I enjoyed our food and we be coming back. We got cowboy burger with coleslaw, 2 meat combo with brisket and chicken with sides of mac&cheese/ potatoe salad. Pulled pork sandwich with fries and hot link grilled cheese. We also got a side of their homemade pickles that were good.
Even as a former employee, I still return to Big Ds whenever Im in town! Food is always great and consistent. Portion sizes could be bigger but it's not necessary.
Ok so finally git to give Big D's a try. I love BBQ and from growing up in Georgia, I feel I know what really good bbq should taste like. So for those of you that are wondering the style of BBQ they are making, according to the severs it is Texas Style which is pretty good if done correct. What I love about the place is when you walk through the doors you know that you are in a BBQ restaurant. So like the BBQ place we have in town you order at the counter and they will bring you food to you. They have some of the usual stuff with pulled pork, brisket, chicken, ribs etc. I went with the 3 ribs, Brisket, and Chicken with 2 sides. So lets start with the Brisket, they did a great job with smoking this beautiful piece of meat. It had about a 1/4" smoke ring and was super tender with just the right bite. The ribs were you spare rib style so not a lot of meat. They also had a great smoke ring and was actually cooked properly where you could take a bite and the meat would stay on the bone. Just an FYI if the meat falls off the bone which a lot of people like it's really over cooked. The chicken was ok, not a fan of the rub they use which on the chicken was a little too salty and had too much heat ti it. Another thing is that they should put some char on the chicken. It was missing something. The 2 sides I chose what the Cole slaw and Mac n cheese. I really don't understand how people can mess up mac n cheese. Most restaurants just make it likes it's Kraft mac n cheese out not the box. I feel like I need to take my mac n cheese in and give them the recipe. The coleslaw was fine chopped not shredded like most slaw that is sold. It was also pretty dry and just really didn't have much flavor. Again another side that could easily be made with the right recipe. The place is really nice inside and has plenty of seats with a few big screens on the wall. All in all is was ok they need to seriously dial in their sides an put some char on the chicken. Oh forgot to mention the sauces. They offer 2 a regular on and one with a little kick to it. I wasn't a huge fan of the spicy one, just didn't have the flavors I was hopping for. The regular one was really good with just a little sweetness and a little tang to it. We will diffidently go back for a second visit. Hopefully they will change a few things.
Great place. Tried the new salmon sandwich and it was great. Grilled to perfection. I have been more than satisfied every time I come here
Okay flavor but they buy very cheap meats and their barbecue sauce taste like ketchup. Its unfortunate because the ribs are very well cooked and the coleslaw and homemade pickles are great!