Mike's Backyard BBQ

Probably one of the best BBQ ribs in California! But I'm from SF and there aren't much here or in the east bay so coming across this place during a stop in a road trip going back up 101 north is a pretty nice break for a long distance. Now the ribs stole the show, I came here almost a month ago and I still remembered it! It was literally fall off the bone Super moist and juicy but so tender it just slid off the rib bone. We went twice, once going down and needed to stop for gas nearby and 2nd time back up on 101 for them and buying a whole rack to bring home for the fam because we enjoyed it so much! The BBQ sauce complimented the meats and I wish they made more to sell but they don't. Either way it's a great spot to stop for lunch especially on a roadtrip.If you're heading up north on 101, passing Gilroy definitely give it a try!(The pulled pork was a little dry The tri-tip was good, but because tri-tips are usually a lean cut it was also slightly more dry than I would've preferred more fatty skin around it.)

All I Want to QHusband and wife run American BBQ catering and pop-up that serves up their wares every weekend at famous Hwy 101 S roadside specialty food stand, Garlic World. The Good:*Love the location at Garlic World, which is one of our favorite places to get spices, sauces, and pickled veg, as we stop-by often on the way back home when driving 101N.*Friendly service*Plenty of parking in the private lot*Outdoor seating only*Drinks and beer available but must be purchased thru Garlic World. *Great prices as the Small Family Meal is a steal at $49 *BBQ beans were very unique and delicious and had a very Bush's Baked Beans texture but a more earthy, less sweet flavor that we both adored. *Brisket (Sundays only) was solid! Nice smoke, tender, and thicc cuts.*Ribs were good but the texture was a little off. Just felt like they needed another 30-45min in the smoker, but otherwise they were great. *Three housemade sauces that were all pretty good, but the sweet & spicy was the best of the bunch. *Chicken was smokey and a bit dry, but overall very acceptable. *Housemade pickles!*Delivery thru DoorDash The Meh:*Coleslaw was OK but desperately needed salt.*Garlic Bread was really just French bread with the "essence" of Garlic. This is Gilroy--let us have the Garlic flavor! The Ugly:*Trying to merge back on the freeway can be a bit hairy, so gird your loins... 0_oConclusion: Damn fine BBQ at great prices.

nice spot right next to garlic world. we stopped by after cherry picking and was convinced by the great reviews. for 6, we ordered the large platter - beans and slaw: average - garlic bread: so garlicky and soft! - ribs: delicious! - chicken: nice smoked flavor - tri tip: wow!!! so tender and delicious, best item- pulled pork: solid although the food was good, was a bit bummed by the service. instead of the 12 ribs that was included, only 3 were available. options were wait 45m for the rest or get a substitution. we opted for pulled pork substitution but the amount they gave us in exchange was very minimal (about a fistful of meat)

I think the food gods smiled upon me and my family when we found Mikes bbq. When my parents moved to the area we were worried we'd have to settle on bbq 152, which severely lacked flavor and soul. Not with Mike's BBQ. Here your meats are dripping with flavor. We've never tasted a brisket so delicious and tender. We frequent Capelo's bbq and we thought we knew what good brisket was, but Mike's delivers that punch of flavor and smokiness. The Tri-tip is also succulent and I myself have never been a fan of it, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Tri-tip and wanted more. The chicken is my go-to since I try my best to only have red meat in occasion and I can usually taste the spices and lemon permeating through to the entire breast or leg. The family here is so lovely and we wish them all the best. I love having conversation with the wife, Leslie, as we wait for our food. Sometimes we have the opportunity to speak with Mike and we see the joy it brings him when we tell him how much we enjoy his food. He really cares for his craft. We haven't spoken with their son, but you can tell he also puts a lot of care into his work. It's always hard waiting for the weekend and we daydream about having Mike's bbq.

Finally got to try Mike's backyard bbq this weekend. Definitely stop by if you are around the area, looking for some great homestyle bbq. We had a bit of everything, except the brisket (only Sundays ) and left full and happy. Check it out, this place will not disappoint

At the last second, my friend and I stopped to check this restaurant out and Garlic World. We are so happy that we did! The Tri Tip was cooked and seasoned to perfection, exactly the tenderness you are looking for when getting bbq. Unfortunately they were out of the Pork Ribs & Brisket, but it gives us a reason to come back here! The order itself didn't take too long at all to be made, the service on point. Great place, definitely try it!

Great Food! I mean I drive over 40 miles sometimes to get this! Delicious all around. Service is amazing with the host treating you amazing and letting you order and sit. The ambiance is a grocery store outlet for local growers and farmers to sell products (gilroy) Definitely recommend 10/10 BRISKET and Tritip

First time customer, lifetime hooked now. We tried all their meats this weekend. I usually like one more than another at other bbq joints but at Mike's Backyard BBQ everything is great. Not salty not overly smoked. And their sauces are awesome finishing touches. Perfection. When you hear other customers coming up after dining in and telling them how much they enjoyed their meals then Mikes is doing something right. Winner!

This is the best BBQ I have ever tasted!! Mike and crew make excellent tri-tip, ribs, chicken, beans, salad, garlic bread!! Mike is a first class act!!!! Beyond delicious!! And great people too!!

Incredibly friendly staff who clearly enjoy what they do and it shows in the food! I'm the kind of person who appreciates when bbq doesn't need to be covered in sauce to be good. While their sauces are delicious, the meat was juicy and flavorful with a great rub and definitely did not need the sauce to be tasty. Highly recommend!