Back 40 Texas BBQ Restaurant & Catering

Barbecue restaurant · Roseville

Back 40 Texas BBQ Restaurant & Catering

Barbecue restaurant · Roseville

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1201 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA 95661

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Hearty Texas-style BBQ with slow-smoked ribs & brisket  

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1201 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA 95661 Get directions

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1201 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA 95661 Get directions

+1 916 726 4040
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Back Forty Texas BBQ is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of Roseville’s barbecue scene, known for its hearty Texas-style platters and lively, rustic atmosphere. Established in the late 1970s, this family-owned spot has garnered loyal fans who rave about its slow-smoked ribs, tender brisket, and house-made sauces. Reviewers from Sacramento Magazine and Eater Sacramento consistently praise the generous portions and friendly service, while locals appreciate the restaurant’s longstanding support for community events. With its spacious dining room and welcoming patio, Back Forty is an essential stop for anyone seeking classic BBQ with a side of local tradition.

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Amy Hagberg

Google
We came here for an early 4 pm Father’s Day dinner because it’s a favorite of my parents. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. Several items were forgotten or incorrect — missing drinks, sides, dressing, and my sandwich came without the gravy it was supposed to have on it according to the menu description. We had to flag down servers multiple times to fix missing items and refills were slow to come. When the bill arrived we looked it over and as it was being signed the owner came over asking us to leave for waiting customers. When we explained we’d spent a lot of time waiting for our food and missing items. She didn't seem to care she just cared about us leaving. We told her we just received the bill she said the server told her otherwise, which felt dismissive. My Dad just starred at her in shock since she was literally standing in front of the bill being signed complaining that we have had it for a while. We waited longer for missing items we ordered then they waited for the bill to be signed. The food was OK. Mac and cheese seemed soggy. Ribs looked good. My husband enjoyed them. They give large portions. Has the BBQ smell at the restaurant and after I got home I still smelled like the restaurant. Also worth noting — one of the emergency exits was blocked by a table and when customers are sitting at the table it was even more blocked. Usually against the law at other businesses. There were so many other customers waiting I don't know how they even helped them all. The restaurant isn't that large. The parking lot can't handle that many people either.

Antonio Martinez

Google
Not bad. Sunday noon time lunch. So, it's not as busy as a Saturday night. Wait time was normal. Waitress new her stuff. Unfortunately, there are no scallop potatoes like their other restaurant. Bit smaller but sat down ate and had a good time with a company of 3. Restrooms clean, prices as expected. Had to have the pork ribs 😋 tender and pulls right off the bone. Spouse had county fried steak able to cut with fork so tender also. Kids meal, I guess, was good, no leftovers. Not 2 bad.

Pallavi Rane

Google
Great food and nice vibe. We ordered the bbq pork ribs, juicy brisket, garlic mashed potatoes, fried okra, BBQ chicken with mac-n-cheese, and the mini sliders. All the food was really good. The kids just loved the brisket. They said it was melting in their mouth. The garlic makes potatoes are very good as well. The only negative I withhold say was that the corn bread. I would opt for a different option next time.

Justin Soulsby

Google
Food was good and well prepared. I had the brisket with corn bread. The honey butter is delicious. Our waiter, Kevin, was very friendly and gave great service. I would come here again to try more stuff from their menu.

S J Pleasants

Google
Celebrated my girlfriend's birthday 🎂 there on 8/5/25. We had a wonderful time. Service was fantastic 👏 The server was so attentive & was knowledgeable about the menu & was able to make suggestions to accommodate my onion allergy. We enjoyed the potato skins & wings for our appetizer. I had the BBQ chicken salad 🥗 , my husband had the pit master sandwich 🥪 😋 & my girlfriend had the tri tip. It ended with the owner singing Opera happy 🎂 with our server and other staff. Such a beautiful treat I highly recommend this place & would come agian!

Dan Perez

Google
Ian was slammed and I mean SLAMMED when we got there, but he sat us and was attentive the entire time. He was working 9 tables at once, but he didn't skip a beat. The food was outstanding. We first learned of them at the Reno Rib Cook Off. I highly recommend this place and bring your appetite because the portions are huge! If you want a great experience, ask for Ian... Great food, great service.

Erik “Ghost” Newman

Google
For whatever reason the quality is slipping. For example: with the chopped brisket salad, you would get the salad and either cornbread or bread for 18$. Now you just get the salad. And to top it off... the brisket isn't smoked like it used to be. Hours have been cut and there is way less customers. People notice these things

Doris Adame

Google
We have been enjoying to Back40 Texas BBQ for years! The resturant is a hidden gem located in Roseville, California and we love it! The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable, the staff are very attentive & professional and the food is excellent! My husband loves the prime rib and beef ribs and I love the grilled chicken sandwich with fries plus many other items! If you haven’t tried this Resturant I highly recommend! Please don’t let some of the reviews sway you to not trying this place. Please check it out for yourself. We go out to eat more than most people and this restaurant serves quality food and the owners and staff really care about their customers. You won’t be disappointed.:)

Debra T.

Yelp
We had a party of 4 and had the best server; her name is Stephanie. Stephanie took good care of us. The menu had changed since the last time we were there and we were confused about what to order. Stephanie walked us through and showed us how we could order what we wanted. She also gave us good advise on the delicious desserts. Overall, our experience was great; the food was excellent. Ribs, and brisket were my favs; tender, lean, and falling off the bone. Great Service received a great tip. ADVICE: Don't forget to over tip your servers. Tips make up a good portion of their earnings.
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Matthew K.

Yelp
Back Forty doesn't play around. You walk in and the smell grabs you by the collar--wood smoke, meat, something sweet and tangy lingering in the air. It's not subtle. It's also not optional. You're eating BBQ now. We got the tri-tip sandwich because obviously. Tender, juicy, kissed with just the right amount of char. The roll held it together like a champ until it didn't, which is when things got spiritual. Saucy fingers. Zero regrets. Chef's kiss doesn't even cover it. Also grabbed the pulled pork potato skins, which are somewhere between appetizer and full-blown life choice. Crispy, cheesy, porky little boats of happiness. Hot enough to hurt your mouth if you're impatient--and I was--but worth it. Now. The garlic mashed potatoes. I don't even know what to say. Those puppies were silky, savory, buttery perfection. Garlic present, but not aggressive. If I had a tub of this at home, I'd skip dinner and just eat it standing at the counter like a goblin. So good. We come here often. This place has its priorities straight.
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Amy H.

Yelp
We came here for an early Father's Day dinner at 4 PM, at a place my parents enjoy and had picked for the occasion. They've always had good experiences here, which made our visit a little disappointing in comparison. To start, the restaurant was already getting busy when we arrived, and it took quite a while for us to be greeted and have our drink orders taken. One of our drinks was forgotten (my niece's water), and it took multiple reminders to get it brought over. Her Caesar salad also arrived without dressing. A different server passing by (from a distance) noticed and kindly helped, which we appreciated. There were several mix-ups with our food. My sister ordered tater tots but received mac and cheese, and I was served a chicken fried steak sandwich that came with no gravy, which the menu clearly listed as included. By the time some of the missing items were brought out (like the tater tots), the meal was mostly over. We didn't feel like the servers were working together, and we had to flag someone down every time we needed anything, including basic refills. When the bill finally arrived, the owner came by and mentioned they needed the table for other customers. Unfortunately, the timing felt off -- the bill had just arrived and was being signed as she said this. When we explained we'd been waiting much of the meal for missing items she did not care or seem to care. When we told her the bill was literally just dropped off she said she had been told otherwise by the server, which made us feel unheard and slightly accused of lying. Not the best note to end on. My Dad just starred at her in shock since she was standing right in front of the bill being signed. No thank you for coming, how was your meal or see you next time. Jut basically get out. They had way to many customers waiting for them to even handle. Not that big of a restaurant. They have seating in two small rooms on each side of the restaurant. The front door and hostess area is in the middle of the restaurant. Their parking lot is so small. You have an entrance and an exit only. We were blocked when trying to leave. By people waiting in cars in non parking spots. We had to leave through the entrance. Another safety concern: one of the emergency exits was completely blocked by a table and customers -- a big red flag for such a busy restaurant. We totally understand places get busy and things happen, but the overall experience just didn't feel very organized or customer-focused this time. My parents have had great meals here before, so I hope this was just an off day -- but there are definitely some things that need attention.
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Carol B.

Yelp
We are regulars here, now. Galinda and Tim have re-mastered the place to include outstanding staff (Kevin should give classes at the local junior college), a great atmosphere , and 14-hour smoked brisket and ribs that melt in your mouth! We have brought friends, family, and business associates and plan to use their amazingly flexible catering skills (parties from 30 to 300) at our next gathering. Most recently, we went and got burgers, just cause we were in the mood. Hands down , the BEST burger around. Truly "cooked to order" (medium rare WAS medium rare) with big slices of tomato and onion and fresh leafy lettuce on a bun that was toasted and actually held together throughout the entire drippy, yummy, juicy burger-eating process. I had yummy Mac & Cheese and my BF had Texas Steak Fries that were really good (I hijacked one or two). This is now our go-too burger place as well as our barbecue must-have joint.
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Gisele X.

Yelp
For most people, I'd say Back Forty should earn 5 stars. I'm neurodivergent, have a trait, HSP. I process scents and tastes (and sounds and lights) more deeply than most. And I greatly dislike any smoked food. I skipped tri tip because they smoke it. I opted for prime rib. Turns out, it's smoked, too. Or, it has a strong flavor of it. It bothers me a lot. So for that, I'm probably not going to return. However, the building is super fun to enter, inside I like it is nicely lit and decorated. Frances, she was great. The young man answering the phone doesn't have a clue about the menu. When I arrived, there were way too many staff and I'm wondering if any besides the lead really know the menu (weights and how cooked). Not same standards I was raised with and I'm not that old! My recommendation to the company is to place the weights of meat portions on the menu. And mark how it's prepared (smoked, smoke flavoring added, grilled) and cook temperatures available (rare, medium, medium rare, etc) because your employees don't have a clue. The price for my 8 oz prime rib, 2 sides, and bread was quite fair, $23 or so. Bummed that reviews say cornbread isn't good. Frances hinted it's not great, so I said surprise me (I didn't want white bread). The banana bread (no nuts) was delicious but my cornbread craving can never be satiated enough. lol! I loved the fried okra.
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Marsalia R.

Yelp
Back Forty Texas BBQ did not disappoint! We tried the pulled pork, hot links, salad, potato spuds, and jalapeño poppers--everything was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of smoky goodness. The jalapeño poppers were a standout, packed with flavor and just the right kick. The only thing we didn't love was the okra, but with everything else being so fantastic, it didn't even matter. Great service, great food, and a great experience. We'll definitely be back! We had Frances for a server and she was really sweet and kind and nice and the whole inside and outside just looks great
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Jessica K.

Yelp
I arrived around 3pm. So keep that in mind. I will say, coming in, everything smelled wonderful. The woman at the front desk was really nice. Answered all the questions I had. I offered the trinity, because I just couldn't make up my mind. I got the garlic mashed potatoes and the Mac n cheese. And a cornbread roll at the recommendation of the woman in the front. I took this to go, as I was in the middle of a class. The food came out within 5 minutes. I was only about a 3 minute drive away, so it's not like I drove for 45 minutes before eating this. The Mac n cheese was soggy. Like, the noodles were overcooked. It was pretty meh. The mashed potatoes were just okay. The chicken was dry. I actually gave it to the dogs. The brisket was really dry. The ribs were fall off the bone delicious though. Again. I came at 3pm. So maybe it was an odd time to come. Everything is old from lunch or something? I would come back for the ribs. Maybe I would try the brisket again but come at a more normal eating time.
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Lea N.

Yelp
We loved our evening here. Our waiter, Kevin was friendly and entertaining. All the staff were nice. Good was great. I had their award winning pork ribs with ocra and garlic mashed potatoes- delicious, all of it! My partner had the Texas Trinity: a LOT of delicious food. Then we had banana pudding, a little boring but good.

Dakota C.

Yelp
Just went here for my mom's birthday. Food was amazing and well priced. Our servicer Kevin was absolutely hilarious and amazing at his job! The place was a a little dark but not too dark and was quiet enough to have a conversation without raising our voices. 10/10 will be coming back
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Lucinda W.

Yelp
Food; We ordered a ribeye steak with garlic mashed potatoes and salad. We also ordered a salmon (very dry lacking taste saturated in BQ sauce) with the same the same sides. Plus two drinks. The total bill $118.00 tip included. The bill didn't fit the quality of food served. The reviews from previous visitors rang truth that the meat(s are dry and over cooked. Service; The waiter and staff were nice and welcoming. Ambiance; The restaurant was clean inside and out lots of seating. I do not recommend this restaurant because it's too over priced for what you receive in food and service.

Alisa H.

Yelp
Chicken Fried Steak wasn't steak. It's clearly ground meat... possibly not even beef because it was pale white; I think it was ground chicken. Pretty gross. Extremely disappointing for a $30.00 entree, with other comparable BBQ restaurants in the area for the price.
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Jeremy E.

Yelp
Met some family up in NorCal and decided to meet at this place. Customer service was stellar, restaurant was nice, clean and friendly vibe. Food was good, nothing special to write home about but good. Generous portions, decent price.
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Deborah R.

Yelp
A couple years ago, my cousin, my boyfriend, his brother and I went to Back 40 Texas barbecue. I wanted prime rib but they were out so my cousin suggested I try the brisket. Oh my gosh, that was some of the best meat I've ever had. So tender and so flavorful. I've never had brisket before and now I'm in love. Every few months I call and order a brisket dinner and go pick it up. It's so good. I don't wait for a special occasion to go out for a nice dinner. I just go get it and bring it home. If you don't like meat that's dry. Ask for the juicy cut. It has a little more fat than the lean but that's why it isn't dry at all. I was told they cook it for 16 hours and boy can you tell. The service is always good when we eat in the restaurant and I love the ambience. I kind of feel like I'm in the old west.

Lisa L.

Yelp
The turkey dip with fries keep us coming back here. So good/. Restaurant has been remodeled. . Maybe under new ownership? A must try been around for years
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Lori S.

Yelp
Yah Back Forty is back !! Are sweet neighborhood barbecue place! The New owners are so friendly and hospitable!! The place looks great! The atmosphere feels so good! French dip brisket sandwich! And angus Burger were just what we needed. Draft beer and class of wine! Beautiful Birthday opera songs! Thru out the restaurant was Awsome! And a great addition, Great experience for a good Price!
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Jen G.

Yelp
Very good food and service great too! Authentic tasting Texas bbq. Love the decor too
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Brandon M.

Yelp
Dang I ate my food to quickly to get all the food pictures lol..We all ordered either beer or tea it was a party of four .We starter of with some fried foods yummy..Next we ordered three steaks and a pulled pork sandwich..all very good the food was delivered quickly and we ate everything down to the last lock of sauce..If you want to try a cool place with some delicious meats give them a shot.. Service was superb..and restaurant was very well organized..
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Diana M.

Yelp
Wonderful feast for 4 person and had left over for another 4 person. We ordered to pick up 'Posse Package " $113 total and had a great meal . Will be coming back for sure and it's nice to see they are efficient in making the orders over the phone . Beef /Pork ribs , full chicken , beans ,potatoe salad, Coleslaw , & corn bread . Soo soo good !!! I compare it with lots of other bar b q restaurants and hands down the best quality and price point.
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Ashlynn H.

Yelp
Such a great experience! The food was delicious! At our server's recommendation, I got the pulled pork sandwich with the crispiest tater tots I've ever had in my life. My husband loved his Tri Tip Sandwich with the potato salad side. We were full but couldn't resist splitting the peach cobbler for dessert. Our server was absolutely amazing and the food got to us really fast. Everything was amazing and it's such a cool vibe there. We will definitely be back!

Jerry O.

Yelp
We had a 6:20 reservation, once we arrived we were take to ourtable. Over 40 minutes with no one coming to our table. I went to the bar to order a drink and asked for our server. 15 minutes later we still never got service. Several tables around us said they had been waiting for over an hour for food So frustrated we left. Obviously they have a management problem. I don't recommend this restaurant.

Elder C.

Yelp
They accommodated our very large group last minute the night of our sons graduation. The server was 5 star disney restaurant status good (entertaining, kind, and remembered everything). The owners and whole staff were life savers getting us in that late in their evening. The food was amazing . Everyone left with their expectations exceeded. If you want a kind, relaxed and entertaining atmosphere as well as great food, come to back 40 bbq roseville .

Andrea C.

Yelp
You can't pick a 2 or 3 etc...meats and sides in a family meal. So basically you ordered how they want you too and anything else is added to the total !! apparently they push the chicken on every plate AND NO SUBSTATIONS!!! NOT A CUSTOMER FRIENDLY MENU !!
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Kevin R.

Yelp
I lived in Texas for 7 years. This place dares to call itself a "Texas BBQ." I have been there twice just to make sure I didn't catch them on a bad day. Nope. Both times lousy. In fact their meat is so terrible, I am suspicious that they do not even use a smoker. Save your time and money and pass on this dump.
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Juan J.

Yelp
Tasty. Rustic, Western feel. The outside decor makes you feel like you're walking through the gold rush days Once inside it's like a modern saloon or something playing great country music. The smell of smoked meat priming your taste buds from the parking lot, it's hard to decide between brisket, ribs, steaks, burgers and other things. I went with the Texas dip and wife had the pulled pork sandwich. I can't decide which was better. Both were delicious This was my first time here. I've been missing out.
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Rica G.

Yelp
Great service and scrumptious food. We were a party of three. I ordered the sirloin steak, garlic mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob. Everything was cooked perfectly. Perfect medium rare steak and the steak sauce was very tasty. The cornbread was Amaaaazing! I haven't had good cornbread from a restaurant in so long. I also tried some of the fried okra which was really delicious. Judy, our server, was so sweet, friendly and very attentive. We all look forward to visiting again. Keep up the great work!
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Erika T.

Yelp
Always a great go to for good food and friendly servers. Francis is my favorite server! Under new management, give it a try!

Rebecca S.

Yelp
We went tonight, the brisket was fatty and squishy, the cornbread overcooked and dry, beans tasted very strange. Potato salad was good. Place was practically empty, not a good sign.
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Monica B.

Yelp
After my grandson's hockey practice, we stopped by there for dinner and Justin was our waiter. He was very friendly, provided excellent service!! My ribs were fall off the bone delicious the selection of sides are great. I had the salad and mashed potatoes, which were perfect.

Judy K.

Yelp
FABULOUS! New owners...this place is top notch now!!! Food, service, etc was all great. The current owners really care and it shows. I was shocked at how busy it is now! If you haven't been there for awhile, it's a must try again!
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Heidi S.

Yelp
I have been super excited to try this place out and the 4th of July was a good day today. I instantly felt transported to Texas as I entered the roomy Cowboy style restaurant. The magic ended there. I ordered a petite brisket plate ($20.99) and my hubby ordered a petite tri tip ($20.99). They each came with dry cornbread and two sides. The baked beans are not sweet beans but more like ranch beans. We also had mac and cheese and coleslaw that weren't very good either. I realize that we ordered the petite plate but for $20.99 each, I felt like it should have been more substantial. They were very stingy on the meat (although the meat did taste good). DEFINITELY not worth the cost in the least. I don't think we will return.
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richard h.

Yelp
Here is my two cents on the quantity quality and price of this restaurant.. It was delivered a timely matter byUber eats... I ordered slice brisket creamy potato salad, spicy onion rings, along with some shrimp.. It all was misleading and overpriced. The brisket was very tender. The portion can be debatable, but overall on the price and the quantity was overrated.. The cornbread was the worst I ever had. There was no corn. It didn't taste like it. You would get a better flavor from the package of Jiffy cornbread... The shrimp I got seven they were all smaller than the size of a quarter.. The onion rings, I got five , and they were said to be spicy they were not spicy whatsoever... I also got a small loaf of banana bread. This was a mistake. Barely tasted like there was any bananas and definitely none was seen in the loaf.. Oh yeah, I did get a salad. A large serving of the dressing seem to be the only good thing about it... I would only recommend this place for a barbecue is if you had not had any barbecue in 20 years or more.. Not worth the price, not worth the quantity..

Patricia R.

Yelp
We love this place! The food is amazing! So many wonderful choices. Their BBQ chicken and ribs fall off the bone! No better BBQ around. The Bourbon & Whiskey glazed wild salmon is delicious. And you have to have their corn bread and honey butter. So good! We've eaten there many times and have even had a party in their room. They did such an amazing job hosting and everyone loved the food. The service was excellent. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Highly recommend!
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Chris I.

Yelp
Good food!... Love the texas dip beef with potato wedges and ranch. Been going there for long time and did many food catering in the family they never disappoint with their food. Even many years ago the owner himself (old management owner) came and delivered the food and arrange them for Us. Five stars.

Fernando R.

Yelp
Food was good and service was excellent. The beef ribs were very good and fall off the bone.

Mary Jo S.

Yelp
Smaller portions & overpriced Service was good & food was decent. Not very busy but went early on a Wednesday
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Jeremy O.

Yelp
I ordered the 3 meat combo for $39.99, including two sides. I received a giant plate of food, more than I could eat in a single sitting. The brisket was juicy and tender, the chicken was decent, not dry, and the pork ribs were very good--one type of BBQ sauce in a ramekin. I enjoyed the sauce - a bit tart, not too sweet. The meat on the ribs fell off the bone effortlessly, leaving a perfectly clean bone, and the flavor was good. The service was friendly, and the food came quickly. Is this the best BBQ in the USA? No, but I also don't expect to find the best sushi in Kansas or the best Chinese in Dallas. It's not Terry Black's or Franklins; this is decent BBQ "for Sacramento." I see a lot of 1-star reviews for quantity and price. In the age of $20 McDonald's meals, I consider this a fairly priced meal... 4 stars overall.
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Mara D.

Yelp
We attempted to go eat here on Saturday when it said they closed at 10pm. Got there around 9 and was turned away after being told they sold out of food. Sketch. We called before driving over on Sunday to ensure they weren't closing. We were greeted on entry and seated quickly. The place is decorated in country decor. It's cute. We ordered a slab of pork ribs, beans and fried okra. The food was nothing special. Lacked flavor. Against my better judgment I decided to try the banana pudding - gross. If you are looking for southern style this is not it. It's instant pudding with a few slices of banana, vanilla wafers and whip cream.
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Rich L.

Yelp
Fall off the bone pork ribs. Great service. Clean restrooms. Fantastic lunch experience!

Cody C.

Yelp
And be careful when you eat the food because me and this woman found glass in her food that her and her kids almost ate.
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Jake S.

Yelp
I have ordered various family packs and have been impressed every time. Solid BBQ, great BBQ sauce, and good portions.

Anthony E.

Yelp
I don't understand how this place only has 3 stars on Yelp. I visited with my family and enjoyed one of the best BBQ dinners in Northern California. Our waiter, Kevin, provided exceptional service throughout our meal. With its outstanding food and service, this place truly deserves a 5-star rating. I am definitely bringing my horse to Back 40 TX BBQ

D.J. S.

Yelp
I wish that I could give Back 40 BBQ 10 Texas stars because their staff is awesome along with serving excellent smoked meats especially given this area. The owner is a total sweetheart who is in touch with their customers. I absolutely recommend this place 100%. Don't miss out on some of the best BBQ in the Sacramento area. Their fried okra is to DIE for... keep up the good work!
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Jayson A.

Yelp
There is nothing Texas BBQ about their food. Had the brisket, chicken, ribs combo last night and it was the worst! No smoke flavor or smoke ring, and they try to pass off some strangely lean "brisket" that didn't even look like brisket. Looked more like gray lunch meat. The chicken and ribs had a strange texture to it that seemed boiled and then finished off in an oven... yesterday. I've never felt more cheated and scammed by a food place more than this place. Horrible, there is no pride in ownership from the owners of this place.
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TL L.

Yelp
We came here for a BBQ lunch to celebrate the 4th of July. This was our first time here and we really enjoyed everything we ate - including the pork ribs, chicken, potato salad, apple cole slaw, corn bread, banana bread and peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The only small disappointment was the brisket which was lean and a bit dry (but good with the dipping BBQ sauce). The service was excellent and the place was spotless clean. We give this restaurant two thumbs up!
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Eric R.

Yelp
Back Forty Texas BBQ, located in Roseville, CA is one of the two Sacramento area links in the chain of three restaurants, with the flagship restaurant located in Pleasant Hill, in the nearby San Francisco East Bay area. Texas comes to Roseville? Well... sort of, as Back Forty Texas BBQ has lots of Texas influence, but has a definite California flair. As you enter the restaurant, you'll first notice the menu, the bar and the window to the kitchen. Since I arrived exactly when the restaurant opened for the day, I think I surprised the staff, as they all seemed to be very busy getting things ready for the day. Normally, there would be a meet/greet staff member at the counter, but that didn't happen on this Saturday morning. "Taqueria style," the menu is posted above the order counter. You can order from the counter on the overhead menu, but there are printed menus, and... naturally... the menu is online, on the restaurant's web site. Online orders, "to-go" seemed to be very popular on this late Saturday morning. From the "Burgers" section of the menu, I went with "The Texas Outlaw Burger," with my side of choice as, "Texas Wedge Cut Fries," with a side of ranch dressing. The menu describes this delicious burger as, "All-natural bourbon whiskey glaze, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon and haystack onions. Served on a ciabatta roll." I describe the burger as simply delicious... The burger started out with a half pound beef patty, cooked medium, just the way I love it. Note that I didn't specify how my meat was to be cooked... the restaurant must have "read my mind" as I loved the meat. The delicious meat was served on a lightly buttered, toasted ciabatta roll that was - SURPRISE!!! - garnished with "house" barbecue sauce! Oh my! Not to mention that the beef was covered with a thick slice of pepper jack cheese, perfectly melted on top of the meat patty. Deep fried onion slices, along with bacon rounded out this amazing burger. The slice of red onion, along with the dill pickle slices were on the side, ready to assemble on to the burger. This made for an outstanding presentation, but more importantly... the combination of warm meat, bacon cheese and bun, contrasted with the chilled onion and pickle slices... made for an amazing burger. "Texas Wedge Cut Fries" were sliced potato wedges, lightly battered, seasoned and deep fried to perfection to make for an outstanding side dish. The cup of ranch dressing was perfect for dipping, but since I seem to have a bit of a "kid" in me, I also dipped my fries in ketchup. Ranch or ketchup... the "Texas" fries were delicious, and made for an outstanding side dish. Such a delicious lunch! The "Texas Outlaw Burger," complete with everything along with the side of fries was simply delicious. There is nothing in the world that I crave more than a delicious burger, and Back Forty Texas BBQ serves a delicious burger. If you're a fan of burger, just say to yourself, "Go for it!" I could not decide between the one side offered with lunch, so I ordered a side dish of "Tater Barrels," so I could enjoy both sides. When it comes to potatoes, there is nothing that I don't love, so I ordered a side of "Tater Barrels" along with my "Texas Wedge Cut Fries," which came with my burger. Yes... I took half of me meal home in a box to enjoy for dinner. The "Tater Barrels" were deliciously breaded and fried "tator tots." Delicious, deep fried to perfection, just what you would expect, but nothing spectacular. When I dipped each one of these little beauties into the cup of ranch dressing... yowzaa!... I was transported into the "shangri la" of fried potatoes. At Back Forty Texas BBQ, you'll enjoy the friendly, western dining room, friendly service, and delicious barbecue, served by friendly staff. The staff is friendly, there is great draft beer on tap, and the barbecue is delicious! Back Forty Texas BBQ is a destination for all Placer County "foodies" who love great Texas-inspired barbecue! Friends... in my humble opinion, and as a dedicated "foodie" this restaurant offers 5-star dining, any way you look at it. Cheers!
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Darryl B.

Yelp
I visited the Back 40 in Roseville tonight for the second time. Both were Birthday celebrations for family and friends! Wow! I again was totally impressed with the EXCELLENT service, DELICIOUS food and surprisingly GREAT prices! If you have not tried this place yet, then you had better plan your next dinner date, family night out or group celebration here! You will not be disappointed! Thank you to the servers and cooks! I can't wait for an occasion to return to Back 40 BBQ in Roseville.

Sherry M.

Yelp
Great food and service. Judy Is our favorite waitress and she is great! The ribs are so good both beef and pork and the sides are good as well. They have loaded potato skins that are a meal within themselves. They also do a great birthday song if you are celebrating a birthday. I would definitely recommend giving them a try.

Sharon L.

Yelp
Food was served hot, fresh yummy. Service was excellent Kevin is a great server. Ambiance is typical for a BBQ place. I noticed since the last visit new silverware, new dishes, very nice upgrade. Bathroom was very clean. All around great place to stop in for casual dinner.
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Johnna G.

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I am amazed at this amaizing service! Kevin and all the staff are so awesome . I was so fun and felt like dinner theater with opera singing for the birthday boy. It's as delicious as Cattleman's without the crowd.