We drove 65 miles from Madera today on a friend's strong recommendation and were not disappointed. We ran into Doc himself in the parking lot (though we didn't know it at the time) and watched him check the meats in smoker. We asked him for a lunch suggestions and went with the 4meat sampler: baby backs, tri-tip, pulled pork and... more

As a dedicated BBQ lover I always keep my eyes open for new spots when I travel. On a recent late night arrival in Modesto, I noticed a small place on Maze Boulevard with a sign advertising barbeque, and filed the location away to investigate at a later date. The opportunity came the next evening. I completed business early and... more

Great grub. Local people. All hand pulled and smoked. more

If you're in Modesto and looking for barbecue, be sure to try Doc's. We try to sample barbecue wherever we go, and although we are die-hard fans of Everett and Jones in the East Bay, this was absolutely the best contender we have ever run into--different style, just as good. And nice folks! more

Doc's is about the best I've ever had. Its authentic slow cooked with wood. His brisket is unbelievable good. I also love the Baby backs and regular ribs. He also makes his own links which are very good. Wish he had beer and wine but the food makes up for it. Very clean and restrooms are double clean, ready for... more

Great Barbeque The Tri-tp, Ribs, Links and Chicken are done to perfection The sauce comes in heat ranges from mild to flaming hot (my favorite) The side dishes have the same great quality Doc, his family and his employees are all very nice people. The friendly service makes great barbeque taste even better. Its the place to go if you... more

This is the real thing. The barbeque is done over a wood fire and is smoke-cooked. The ribs practially fall off the bone. The brisket is the best I've had outside of Austin, Texas. We drive over an hour from the Bay Area to get our BBQ fix here. The staff is friendly-- as the previous reviewer said, they treat... more

True BBQ lovers will love this little place on Maze Boulevard in Modesto, CA. Saying that this is the best in Modesto is a bit, well, modest - it is the best BBQ for miles around. The owners, the Taylors - treat customers like family and bring out heaping plates of their ribs, chicken, the marvelous pulled pork, brisket -... more