BBQ.

4 rankings across the South Bay, built from 46 scored dishes. Pick the exact bbq you want — each ranking compares only that dish.

Best Pulled Pork 17 dishes ranked Pork shoulder smoked or slow-roasted for hours until it shreds, piled on a bun or served as a plate with sides. Sauced Carolina-vinegar, Texas-sweet or house style, or left dry for the bark. Distinct from carnitas and from Hawaiian kalua pork.

#1 Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich Smoked Out BBQ · Santa Clara 8.5 Medium confidence
Best Pork Ribs 13 dishes ranked A rack of smoked or grilled pork ribs - baby back, spare or St. Louis cut, dry-rubbed or sauced - served as the house rib plate.

#1 Pork Ribs (5 Pcs) Jon Jon's · San Jose 8.8 High confidence
Best Tri-Tips 12 dishes ranked Santa Maria-style bottom sirloin roast, grilled over red oak or smoked, sliced across the grain and served as a plate with sides or piled on a French roll. Beef, distinct from brisket and from steakhouse ribeye.

#1 Santa Maria Tri Tip Sandwich St Johns Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale 9.3 Medium confidence
Best Briskets 4 dishes ranked Slow-smoked beef brisket, sliced or chopped, served as a plated entrée or on a BBQ plate with sides.

#1 Angus Beef Brisket One Meat Combo Smoking Pig BBQ · Downtown 7.2 Limited data