Horn Barbecue

My family came here for lunch! Everything was so delicious! Do not sleep on the BBQ tips, cornbread & banana pudding! This is definitely for carnivores. We spend $170 for a family of 9. We had 2 pounds of brisket, 2lbs of beef ribs, chicken sandwich, and BBQ tips. The sides: 6 cornbread, large mac & cheese, cabbage, beans, granny potatoes, potato salad, & banana pudding. The atmosphere was great with the music & bar.

The minute you walk in the aroma of BBQ hits you & you know the food is going to be great! 😋 We ordered the brisket, rib tips & gouda sausage. The brisket was very tender & moist. We tried Granny's potatoes, mustard green & best of all, the corn bread. This place is going to be a hit. We will definitely come back again!

Pound for pound the best BBQ in Elk Grove! We had to try as much as we could. We ordered the brisket, spare ribs, smoked turkey, and chicken wings for the protein. Sides were mac & cheese, greens, and pit beans... and of course, the cornband banana pudding. I am happy to report that everything we ate was delicious, moist, good flavor, and filling!!!! Rashaan was a great help to us 1st timers, patient, and wonderful customer service! We're definitely coming back!

I only got one beef bone, came out to around 40 bucks. The meat was out of this world. However there is a serious problem with ordering a beef rib. I weighed the bone when I got home and it weighed close to six ounces. Problem being, depending on how they cut one rib, your paying for bone no meat. I get the dilemma for the business, and again the meat was probably the best beef rib I ever had. I just can't see myself ever wanting to pay 40 dollars for a half pound of meat. If it was consistent in price like every other meat maybe. I was left with a weird emotion. Best meat ever, but starving still. The person cutting the ribs can really scam one person into paying 15 dollars for a bone, and the next person gets all the meat. Truly bitter sweet. I thought it was weird that the restaurant's overall score was so low considering the quality is off the charts. If other people are getting ripped off as well I see why. I gave all fives because it's hard to find quality control in bbq like this, the staff is great, the atmosphere is great, and I want them to stick around so I can try more stuff.

This place is ridiculously good!!! We had ribs, brisket, hot link, collard greens, Mac n cheese, yams, pit beans, and cornbread. Everything was on point and very fresh. The balance of smoke, flavor, and moistness was incredible. The atmosphere was inviting and the interior design was perfect. Can’t wait to go back!!!

The food was amazing, packed with flavor. I was invited for a preview of the food and it did not disappoint! Loved my Nashville chicken sandwich, super crispy. The pork ribs were fantastic and the mojito was so fresh. So excited to have this restaurant in Old EG!

The best BBQ! We got brisket, Southern cabbage, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Absolutely delicious! Chipotle-style ordering, we ate it family style. Great atmosphere and friendly people.

Good bbq but priced a bit high. One spare rib was $6.25 each, quarter pound. Came around 1pm and there was no line. Also, there is no issue with parking, but I can see this being an issue when it gets busy, small shared lot and street parking. I can understand the frustration of long wait for food order, as all meats are cut to order and sides have two size choices. There is cross contamination between the meats as they are weight on the same scale, use same cutting board, and no glove changes when handling different meats or for each customer, so I don't recommend dining here if there are concerns with specific dietary needs here. Sides were decent, good cornbread, candied yams had good flavor but some yam pieces weren't cooked all the way, beans had good flavor, and grandma's potatoes were good too. Staff were friendly and ready to help. Bbq sauces is available for togo orders but needed to ask for them and same with pickled onions. I like that they allow you to try the sides before buying and they also can show you what the meats look like, you can request for leaner brisket which I appreciate.

We went late on Saturday. Lots of meat items were sold out but that's our fault for showing up at 8:00 on a weekend night. We ordered a generous helping of brisket, mac and cheese, greens, and potato salad. All of it was EXCELLENT! Staff was super friendly and accommodating. The bar tender was nice enough to turn our Starry sodas into shirley temples. The guy who sliced our meat inflated our meat weight in our favor. We even asked for a bun to make a brisket sandwich and they happily obliged. The next day, I'm craving Horn BBQ and wish we had brought back more leftovers. We will be back!

Just had dinner here. I had ribs & boy they were fall off the bone so very good. You order by the 1/2 lb but you get a lot plus sides. I would recommend this place to everyone. The staff were very helpful & nice. They have lots of big tables for parties. Please try this place. You won't be disappointed guaranteed!!

So glad we found Horn BBQ in Elk Grove! You honestly wouldn't expect a spot like this to be tucked away here--but it's the real deal. If you're into BBQ, give this place a try. You won't regret it. The BBQ is legit--better than most places we've tried, with that perfect smoky flavor and tender meat that melts in your mouth. We were hoping to try the chicken hut, but they were sold out for the day (just another reason to come back!). The sides are also on point--especially the greens, which were oh so delicious. Full of flavor and cooked just right. Everything we had made it clear this place takes their food seriously. Don't sleep on this spot. It's a hidden gem and 100% worth checking out if you're in the area.

I love the ambiance here! Nice and spacious inside. You have to order the meat by the 1/2 pound, so keep that in mind. We wanted to try as much as we could and the staff was so helpful. We let them know it was our 1st time and they were so patient! We ordered 1 pound of brisket, 1/2 a chicken, a Gouda sausage and hotlink. We also tried the Mac n cheese, greens, potato salad, beans and cornbread. It was ok. The brisket was dry and needed the bbq sauce. The chicken was good and juicy. The hotlink was extremely hot but with little flavor. The Gouda sausage was by far the best! I could eat those every day! The sides lacked salt and were pretty plain except for the greens! They were seasoned and cooked perfectly with a little bite and not mushy. The cornbread had just come out, so it was fresh and hot. They asked if we wanted a corner or inside, which we appreciated! Overall, it was just ok. I would go back but only for the sausage and greens.

Horn Barbeque Elk Grove Location I want to start by saying that I was really looking forward to having Soul Food, but unfortunately, the meal I received was far from my expectations. I ordered spare ribs, cabbage, macaroni and cheese, and banana pudding for dessert. The meal was delivered promptly on a Wednesday evening. **Barbecue Spare Ribs** The ribs were very dry, lacked flavor, and seemed overcooked. There was no barbecue sauce on them at all, except for what they were cooked in. **Macaroni & Cheese** The macaroni and cheese was just as unseasoned as the ribs. It was also overcooked, with very little flavor despite plenty of cheese. Some of the macaroni was so flat that it was hard to even recognize it as macaroni. It certainly wasn't anything like Mama's macaroni and cheese. **Cabbage** The cabbage was more like steamed cabbage without any seasoning. What frustrated me even more was that most of what I received were the cores of the cabbage, in chunks. There was no meat in it, including bacon. The cabbage had a strange taste, and I couldn't quite identify what it was. **Banana Pudding** Banana pudding is a classic dessert that combines layers of creamy custard, sweet bananas, and vanilla wafers. It's a delightful treat that is easy to make and loved by many. Horn's banana pudding lacked all of the above. The total cost of this meal was $37.70

Wow! First off this place is in a stunning brick building, with amazing decor, so well done. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas. Huge bar. The ambiance is off the charts. The service is good. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They bus the tables when you are done. The food: Lean brisket- incredible smoke flavor and tender, good to eat alone but the bbq sauce adds another level. Smoked turkey- flavorful and juicy, not dry at all, even the picky toddler enjoyed it! Beef ribs- flavorful and picky toddler loved it. Cole slaw- plain, but in a good way. Very fresh, good side Potatoes salad- excellent! 100% will come back! Bring all your friends!

This was our first experience. After researching, and reading mixed reviews, I finally pulled the trigger. What you see here is a huge tray of the most incredibly moist beef Dino rib and brisket, it melted. We also got the huge chunky burnt ends, candied pork belly and homemade sausage. Although their serving style was unique, we received quality, friendly, knowledgeable customer service and it was fast. We got there during a sweet spot, like right before the lunch line. So everything was FRESH for the day, huge, and juicy. We got the best of the best pieces. The place was huge, with very high ceilings, open and airy, feels like a nice Texan vibe which adds to the experience! We were on our lunch break and wanted to tear up the food so we took it to go. No regrets! I LOVE LOVE LOVE BBQ, this place is the best in Elk Grove, when on the other side of town like Rancho Cordova, Daddy O's is the go to.

Location and ambience was awesome Food didn't really met my expectations except for the brisket and corn bread

Some time ago I bought the Horn BBQ book from Underground Books in Sacramento because I love BBQ. I read it cover to cover. When I heard they would open in Elk Grove, I couldn't believe it. I followed them on Instagram and just waited for them to open. It was all I could talk about, and I told anyone who listened because I love BBQ. They opened, and I was happy for them. I heard of the lines around the building and saw pictures of the smokers and the wood stacks. I saw a lot of good reviews and also some not-so-good ones. A few people I'm close with gave me their opinions, but I wanted to try for myself. I went today, and after eating their BBQ, I was disappointed. Just the facts: Ordered Ribs, Brisket, and one sausage. All meats appeared as if they were from leftovers from the prior day. Ribs (pictured below): I could not taste the pork flavor of the ribs, the smoke, or the meat itself. Brisket (pictured below) was much the same. It barely had a smoke ring, lacked beef flavor, and I couldn't taste the bark. Sausage (pictured below), although the best out of the three meats I ordered, seemed dry, lacked that sausage flavor, and seemed old. When I say no flavor, I mean it lacked that juicy, savory, smoky BBQ flavor that makes you want to take another bite. Aside from knowing the texture of each of the meats, if I were blindfolded, I would not have been able to distinguish which was which, as they all had the same bland flavor. The beef brisket tasted like the pork ribs, which tasted like the sausage. After the tip, this came to about $55. The staff was super friendly, and the restaurant was clean, looked great, and had potential. However, I will not return. I wish them the best in their future BBQ endeavors.

Phenomenal! There needs to be more stars for a place like this. The restaurant itself is well set up. Everything flows smoothly. The staff were all very quick and friendly. We eat at a lot of bbq joints. I have never had bbq this good! This brisket just melted. Smoke flavor was just right. The Mac and Cheese was creamy, smooth and cooked to perfection. The Pit Beans had a nice smoky flavor. The sauces were so good! Spicy had a lot of kick to it. The cornbread must have been made on a cloud in heaven because this bread was buttery, sweet, moist, and delicious. Icing on the cake for me...y'all they serve grape kool-aid here like it's sweet tea! I noticed this place hiding back here when I was trying to turn my car around one day. I am so glad that I remembered it was here!

Came and had lunch with my fiance. We wanted to try the mac and cheese, but they were already sold out at 12pm. We had a pound of ribs, half pound of brisket, and 2 links. Also had the beans and potato salad and corn bread. Everything tasted great. The Mac and cheese got replaced before we left so the servers gave us a side to make up for being sold out when we got there. Definitely will be back.

Stopped in at Horn for the first time with my girlfriend, who was meeting up with some co-workers. Before the invite out I hadn't heard of Horn Barbecue, and didn't know it was the new spot, replacing the other barbecue spot that was there for a shot period of time. By the time we arrived which was a little before 6 pm, there was already a sandwich shop sign up front. Noting they were out of smoked turkey, and something else. And when we got to the counter my girlfriend wanted to order the half chicken and she was out of that as well. Which made selecting the meat choice even more difficult, since she didn't really want anything else; but opted for the brisket. We together ordered the following: Meat by the ound: Brisket (1/2 pound) - $19 Burnt ends (1/2 pound) - $17 Sides: Mac & cheese (large) - $9 Collard greens (large) - $9 Corn bread - $3 Drinks: Fountain sodas (x2) Food pros: The bunt end were de-lic-ious and it was our favorite item by far. The brisket was slow cooked to perfection, and you could cut it with a fork, or just easily pull it part with your hands. The mac & cheese was our favorite side. And with the sides, we were originally going to both order a medium size mac & cheese and collard greens. But the staff member helping us pointed out that we'd save $1/on each side if we just shared a large ordered of each. Which saved us $2 overall. Food cons: The greens were too salty. I couldn't put my finger on what the flavor was of them as first, and my girlfriend said she thought it was garlic (garlic salt maybe?). Which was odd to me for a flavor profile of greens, as most greens are seasoned with regular salt and pork or turkey if meat is involved. And as I ate more of the greens I could taste the salt more and more, which become overpowering for me and didn't finish them. The Cornbread while really good, but comes in an extremely small portion for $3. When we were going to order it we expected the pieces to be larger. Or assumed for the size we saw you'd maybe get two pieces, but that wasn't the case. So because of the price we just ordered one slice to share, because we couldn't imagine paying $6 for two of those small slices of bread. Establishment was really nice and spacious and, and have open seating indoors and a small patio area in the back. The main dinning area is on the side of the restaurant where you enter, and there's a nice bar area on the far side. The murals are dope and the decor is nice as well, and there's available Horn "swap" near the front entrance and ordering area. Overall: Definitely a good new Barbecue spot for Elk Grove. Decently priced for most of the items, more lightly salted and the collard greens would've been perfect, and slightly larger portions of Cornbread would be ideal.

I've come here twice. Once when it first opened and this time, a few months later. Things have improved since the place opened. They still have long lines at different times of the day. You line up to place, receive, and pay for your order. You sit at any open table. They gave me a choice of fatty or lean brisket. I did half and half. The brisket is good. I prefer the fatty brisket. That was very tender, and it was really good. The leaner brisket one was a little on the dry side. I do like their corn bread. It's not bad. It's not warm, just room temp. I think it would have been better, if it was warm. The sausage, I didn't care for, but my husband liked it. We did try the pork ribs, it was okay. Overall, we had a good experience. I would probably come again, but not often. There isn't much BBQ places in Elk Grove. It is on the expensive side for BBQ.

Took the family to visit Horn bbq at 2pm on July 3. It was empty inside, only 1 other table with 2 ladies. Decor was nice, place was spacious and clean. We were greeted right away, ordered our sides and meat. The brisket was tender and juicy, very delicious! The beef rib was seasoned well, the pork belly burnt ends were delightful. I love the pickled onions and pickles that came with the meal. We tried the granny's potato salad and the regular potato salad, as well as the coleslaw and southern cabbage. Everything was great. We just came from Texas last month and the bbq at Horn is better than the ones we had over at Terry Black's. So glad that we have Texas bbq in Elk Grove!

This was my first visit to Horn Barbecue, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I'd heard it was Black-owned and that the owner is from the Bay Area, so I had to check it out. Horn has taken over the space where Slow & Low BBQ used to be. A spot that didn't last long and honestly wasn't all that memorable. I went with a group of coworkers, and even on a Wednesday at 6 PM, there was a line out the door. That alone told me we were in for something good. I ordered the brisket sandwich, spare ribs, and mac and cheese. Everything was packed with flavor, but the mac and cheese ended up stealing the show. I was so full I had to take the rest home. Next time, I'm making room for their banana pudding. I'll definitely be back.

Beef rib: Huge, tender, fall-off-the-bone, good flavor Spare ribs: (Charged as tips; yes, we were honest; yes, we were blessed) Tender, good flavor Burnt ends: Good flavor, would have liked them to be a little crispier/more burnt Slaw: Not my favorite but not awful, definitely liked it more with the burnt ends Mac & Cheese: Very good, not too cheesy but not dry, good flavor Potatoes: Definitely my favorite, almost a mixture of au gratin and mashed, excellent flavor and texture Overall: Good food Good service Good atmosphere; loved the vibe! Good location: We parked on the street but there's definitely a bit of parking in the back. The place is pretty big, like a converted warehouse with plenty of seating inside and outside! Cafeteria-style A definite place to go for some good BBQ! Total: $134 minus extra tip CON: Please do something about the flies! I know flies love BBQ too, and there weren't so many that it was gross. There were enough to be annoying and one man left because of them.

First and foremost, this place was delicious right when you first walk in you get in line and you order your food as if you were in elementary school but imagine waiting for food that you actually wanna eat that smells amazing. You start off with sides. Which I got were collard greens beans and Grammy's potatoes but the best side of all no doubt was the cornbread! Get a couple for yourself, It's worth it. After the sides are picked you go onto the meats. We went a little late so they didn't have the pork belly burnt ends, which was all my fault but we ended up getting the tri-tip which was 10 out of 10 and we got some rib tips along with some hot links. Everything was delicious all the way down to the original and spicy barbecue sauce they had on the table plenty of seats for the entire family. If you're craving bbq, try this place out. It's a must!

Went here after a bunch of my friends told me about it. I went during lunch and the line was to the door so I came back for early dinner. It was less crowded so I only had one person ahead of me. I didn't like that you ordered from their counter so close to the door making a huge line out the door. I wanted to try a lot so I got the brisket, ribs and beef ribs. The brisket was done well. I was disappointed with the beef rib. I thought there wasn't enough meat on the bone. Good flavor. Still searching for a place that does the beef ribs good. Their corn bread was good. I will have to come back and try it again after they have been going for a while. Parking g is a little crazy since they have a apartment complex next door.

My sister and her husband recently discovered this local BBQ restaurant near their house. So our family made the short drive to see what they had to offer. My sister and I are not carnivores, but fortunately, this place has a few alternate food options. However, if you are strictly vegan and must be on a gluten free diet, like my sister, this probably isn't the eatery for you. On the other hand, my late fiancée and Yelp companion, Joe K., would have loved this place! The interior is very spacious with multiple group and family style tables. Upon entering, you head to the front ordering counter where the wall menu is posted. As expected, a list of different kinds of meat, chicken, turkey and sausages are offered from their barbecue section. You can also have them as a sandwich. There are also several side dishes to choose from. (But no green salads). My brother in law and my dad shared hot link sausages, spare ribs and chicken, along with Pit beans, Granny's potatoes, and coleslaw. I ordered candied yams, mac & cheese and cornbread. They serve your food on a wax paper lined serving tray. No dinnerware is used here. Everything is eaten on the premises, meaning off your tray, or taken to go in requested containers. Plastic utensils are supplied. A separate cocktail bar is located along one side of the dining area. Our server brought glasses of water and takes orders for drinks. My sister ordered a white wine which arrived in a small glass and was about half full. The wine apparently, was not the best. Don't come here for the wine selection! I would say, that everyone in our party seemed to enjoy their food. My cornbread was dry but still edible. (Maybe because I was just hungry)! This is a nice place to eat and drink at for large parties. I would describe it as having a variety of down home barbecue meals with a touch of class. I also noticed that they have a large patio area with some corn hull games available. They didn't seem to have any protection from the direct sun that I could see though! We will probably return again, especially for the carnivores in the family. (And it seems they already have since my writing of this review)!

One morning while browsing Reddit I came across a post about a new bbq restaurant in Elk Grove. Unlike some of the other bbq restaurants, this one has a tried & true location in Oakland that has rave reviews. Ironically Mother's Day was around the corner, so I figured that it would be a nice treat to my mom. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the restaurant, there was a long line extending outside of the restaurant (fortunate on the business side of things). Although we decided to treat my mom to something else, I bookmarked the restaurant via the Yelp app. To celebrate a huge team accomplishment, some colleagues and I decided to have lunch at Horn on a Friday morning at 11 (right when they open). We walked straight to the counter where we were greeted by a friendly employee who handled "sides" only. Since I was not ordering slides (next time I plan on trying their granny's potatoes and collard greens), I slid over to the station where another friendly employee was handling the meats. I proceeded to place an order for the following: the Brisket sandwich, rib tips, and the smoked gouda link. I was so satisfied by every portion of my order. The best way to describe the taste is that all of my options were prepared so well that I didn't realize that I should have tried the various sauce options available on our table. This serves as a lesson that good bbq shouldn't need to be doused in sauce to be edible. Sauce not being a necessity is also a benefit for folks who have restrictive diets due to a medical condition (e.g. diabetes). I know prices are subjective; but in my opinion, you get a lot of food for a decent price (which is not a norm considering the state of our economy- shrinkflation). I definitely want to continue to support Horn BBQ (I will be back to try their pork belly burnt ends and pulled pork sandwich); especially considering that the owner could have chosen another city to bring his delicious food to, but chose Elk Grove!

Very honest review. The wait was a little long for a cafeteria style service. We waited in line about 45 minutes. There was only one person cutting and serving the meat, but if they had 2 people I bet it would be much faster. We ordered a beef rib (nicely smoked and good), brisket (smoked flavor was pretty good but the meat was slightly dry at least my piece), and a half chicken (dry and not as much seasoning as I like) with a side of granny's potatoes (good) and collard greens (as expected). We also had cornbread (textured and maybe a little over cooked for my taste) and banana pudding (yummy). The BBQ sauce was really good. They could probably sell that in bottles and I bet people would buy it. We spent $92 including tax, so a little pricey for two people. The ambiance was nice and casual. They didn't have enough utensils on the table. I had to walk around and ask another table if I could grab some of their utensils because there was no one I could ask. The one thing I couldn't stand was the flies. It was so annoying. Maybe because we were near an entrance but I kept swatting them away even as I ate. It wasn't due to cleanliness because they did try to clean the tables off quickly. It was also a hot day (94) and I heard a few people complain about the heat inside. Maybe they are still working through the kinks of a new opening but there are things they can do better in my opinion. Overall I give the food 3-3/4 stars, the service 3 stars (slow service and didn't replenish utensils), cleanliness about 4 stars. The dining area and bathrooms were clean. They had a singer for dinner entertainment, so that added to the experience, a plus. We drove from Woodland, so we probably wouldn't make an extra effort to drive to Elk Grove just for the BBQ again, unless we were nearby.

Horn Barbecue is an incredible spot! The food is outstanding, and the service is top-notch. We went in for a late lunch and didn't have to wait at all. The cornbread and collard greens were the best I've ever tasted. The chefs, bartender, and servers were friendly, welcoming us with warm smiles. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Took my mother in law here for Mother's Day lunch since she loves pork ribs. This restaurant opened up two weeks ago and knew we had to try this! We got there at 11 and there was a long line already! While waiting in line, we learned this was like cafeteria style where you order what you want and then pay. Tables are first come first served, but not a concern as there's plenty of seating. Everything tasted delicious and the meat falls off the bone. We ordered chicken sandwich, pork ribs, pork belly, beef brisket, macaroni and cheese, potatoes, sweet yam, corn bread, collard greens, and cabbage. We had so much food left over! I wanted to give Ryan, the temporary restaurant manager! He's friendly and extremely knowledgeable! So excited Horn BBQ is now in Elk Grove! I heard they're planning awesome events like line dancing and they have live bands Friday- Sunday evenings! Highly recommend this restaurant when you're craving BBQ!

I came here for lunch with a coworker as she recently heard of this place. I guess it's only been open for a few weeks. The line was out door and moving slowly which I didn't understand why I until I got inside! They serve food like a cafeteria/buffet style. It was different to say the least. When it was our turn to order, they were out of Mac and Cheese and greens (more were being cooked) so we pre-purchased some and had to watch for when they came out b/c the staff kept forgetting to get our order. Some of the sides were cold due to the setup however, things were seasoned well. The smoked turkey was the best smoked turkey I've had thus far. My least favorite were the sweet potatoes...they needed to be cooked a little longer. IDK if I'll be back but glad to say I got to try it.

Heard a lot about this place coming from Oakland. Right when you come in there's a welcome to horn sign which I thought it was nice. The decor of the restaurant is nice they got the owner history. My husband ordered what he would get when he was in Texas, we got the pulled pork, brisket, smoked Gouda links, southern cabbage , mac & cheese and cornbread. Sadly they don't have spare ribs besides weekends hopefully you guys can somewhat do it on weekdays. They didn't have much sauces only the original and spicy. I would say is the flies was an issues I mean I wouldn't wanna eat more of the bbq because of it. Overall the food was great. My husband said but it's not like Texas but this doesn't mean he didn't enjoy it. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanness : 3/4 for the flies Would I recommend: Yes I would if your in town

Service was quick, easy and friendly. They move you through the line quickly, so even if there's a long line it goes fast.

The food was amazing! I loved the Smokey flavor of everything I ordered! Down side was standing in line for an hour to order. Lean Brisket 10/10 juicy, no knife needed, Smokey, flavorful still the right amount of fatty, right price for the size. Pork belly burnt tips Comes with some bbq on it, 10/10, Smokey, flavorful, not over cooked, still has some chew and tender. Smoked turkey 7/10, great Smokey flavor, lean, salty. On 5/11 the sides were good! Mac and cheese 7/10, cabbage 8/10, cold cornbread 5/10 wished it was warm, had a buttery sweet glaze on it, but would have liked some butter/honey to ad.

Central Texas + Black South = West Coast BBQ!!! I've been following Chef Horn since his Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022 for the incredible food offerings of his original Horn BBQ location in Oakland, CA. I love Texas style BBQ and nothing in the Sacramento area even comes close....until now. It's all about the "made with LOVE" food and the experience you have, up until that first anticipated bite. You may see some familiar Slow and Low "touches" when dining here, but the Horn experience was outstanding and the food incredible. It will definitely be a very popular place. With a full bar, lots of bar tables, bench tables, standard seating, as well as patio seating available. It will be crowded at times, but don't be discouraged. It's worth the wait. Here's what I had: Brisket - Smoked incredibly well. Moist, trimmed well, excellent bark, just great overall quality Texas Style brisket! Get some now....it's a must try. Just be sure to tell them if you want the flat (lean) or point (fatty). Ribs - These had excellent flavor with a great rub and glaze. MY only issue was that typically, St. Louis style ribs have a little pull to them when biten. These were fall off the bone like babybacks. You may like them like that though. So please order these and form your own opinion, as this was just mine, personally. Turkey - Moist and tender turkey breast. Not buttery like some others. Just plain great turkey breast. Your kids will love it! Half Chicken - OMG this was moist and juicy, even in the breast! Not a hole lot of flavor by itself, but that's what the sauces are for. I would recommend this as the healthier option, because you can't go wrong with it. And you kids will like that too... Hot Link - Very meaty sausage. Great snap, but not hot, just a mild spice to it. Could be a little hotter in my opinion, but that again...is my own personal opinion. So order this too and tell me what you think. Collard Greens - Absolutely loved them! Who doesn't love southern cooked greens? And of course you need some veggies in your diet anyway. I'll order these everytime I come. They appear and tasted fresh, not frozen, with bits of meat and a little heat. Simply Wonderful! Mac and Cheese - I really enjoyed these too! Great flavor and I loved the melty cheese on top, but my friend's didn't have that. The taste was a great mixture of cheeses and well cooked macaroni noodles. So comforting, that you have to try them! Your kids will love these too!! Southern Cabbage - Not my favorite, but still a healthier option to some of the other carby sides available. The reason why I didn't like it though, was because it appeared to be overcooked and slightly mushy in texture. Maybe it was supposed to be like that, but I've had fried cabbage at a another southern restaurant and it was a different experience. Cornbread - This was amazing! Moist in the middle, crispy on top with some sweet heat from the hot honey. You can't go wrong with this BBQ staple and it's worth the asking $3.00 I can't wait to go back and try the Beef Ribs! Horn BBQ is a great, welcome addition to the wonderful food offerings in the Sacramento and surrounding areas, like Elk Grove. Thanks for pulling up, Chef Matt! Simply Wonderful!!!

I really wanna like this joint. The place has good vibes and look very promising. We came on a Thursday for lunch and were disappointed that a lot of items on the menu were not available. We wanted to try the brisket and beef ribs but were unavailable. More than half of the side dishes were also not available. Very disappointing and disheartening. When I asked why, they just said I came on a bad day and no further explanation given. Sal, our server, was more than apologetic though. He told me to call ahead next time to see what is available on the menu. We'll see.

Well to start let me set the stage with it reminds me of Terry Blacks in Dallas when you get in. Now Having been to Salt Lick as well, know I understand good Que. Very cool looking interior. My husband and I remember the owner having something in a Robb Report to have an experience with him. Wide open space with string lights. Great huge bar area. Really like the decor. We've been in line about 15 minutes and haven't moved more than 3 feet. Food looks and smells good. There are more than a dozen people behind us in line now. Since a new place giving grace. But only three people working the line. Four folks just left, not good. We drove from North Sac so not leaving. There's one young lady standing near the line who I engaged and suggested she should help behind the counter. She said she would if she could. One person cutting meats not good at all!!!! This is new place where is Mr. Horn? Come greet offer water to folks in line... You order drinks at the bar. I left hubby in line and went and got drinks. 82 year old mom sat down for the 30 minutes it took to order food. So $114.00 later, not including drinks and the verdict is in. Let me start with it doesn't have to be salty to be flavorful. The decent/good: Brisket star of the show. Would order that again. beef sausage good flavor, and texture. Casing a little tough. Potato salad decent use red potatoes. Like the cornbread, it's dense with a great honey butter flavor. The people working the floor were wonderful and pleasant. Brisket sandwich mom said was decent. Ribs, love the texture but damn the salt!!!! They looked so beautiful being unwrapped in the foil. Damn I'm disappointed. Coleslaw not flavored. Yams undercooked, Mac and cheese ughhhh. I'm so disappointed I wanted to love this. Serious suggestions: Figure out the ordering system. It's bad. I hate to see how that's going down, making customers leave. Lay-off the salt. As Gordon says did you taste the food before you served it??? Check yams to make sure they are not hard and crunchy... My mom is taking food home to "doctor" because she can't see wasting all that money in this economy. Perspective of a true senior.

2 star for good service and friendly staff. Other than that, food was terribly dry. I got.. -Half lb brisket. Worker gave me super lean and dry meat. That should be a crime. Was not worth the money AT ALL. $19 for half lb of dry garbage. My friend did have a fattier portion and I also tried it. It still was pretty disappointing. Super dry can't even taste anything. No juice, not tender. I was expecting something succulent that would melt in my mouth. It was the total opposite! My initial thoughts was, "Dang this is not worth it at all. Dry and waste of money". - Small Mac n Cheese. It was very stale. Tasted like it was cooked 5 hours ago and just sitting in the warmer. Couldn't taste anything cheesy or saltiness at all. All I could taste was the pasta shell texture. Wouldn't buy again. 1/5 -Smoked Gouda link. Again, everything was super dry. Tasted like it was cooked hours ago just sitting in the warmer. Just the look of the link itself in the pic you can see it's been sitting for hours and WRINKLY. Not juicy at all. Couldn't even taste any cheese. Honestly a sausage from the grocery store taste a lot better than this link. 1/5. -Pork ends. Again, everything I got was super dry and hard texture. I'd imagine everything would be fall of the bone and juicy and fatty. Pork ends was rough, had no fat to it. It was oversaturated in the BBQ sauce in hopes of covering for the lack of taste and texture but still failed. 1/5 I used the table bbq sauce too and wasn't a fan of both the sauce. They tasted too light and the taste itself was unpleasant. You would be better off with sweet baby rays bbq sauce! 1.5/5 Food itself I would give it a 1/5. Definitely not worth the hype or the money. In total it cost me about $47 for everything. (Photo shown). Not even worth $20 for the disappointing food quality. You'd be better elsewhere spending the same amount of money. Overall, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Id come here for a drink but I definitely would not be spending any of my money on the food here. 2/5

OK, so when I heard about a barbecue spot and Elk Grove, I was definitely gonna check it out. But to be fair, I had really low expectations because barbecue is so bad in California let alone Elk Grove. Honestly, I can't trust yelp ratings in Elk Grove because there's so many wack chain restaurants that people are used to eating at. One more thing to keep in mind this was opening weekend. Usually, I don't go to places on opening weekend, but I didn't really know either so that's why I ended up there surprisingly though the line wasn't too bad until after I cut my food and then it was around the corner. It was crazy. That being said they were out of a lot of stuff. I really came for brisket because that's generally how I judge barbecue. Luckily, they had the brisket and I gotta say for reals. It was probably the best brisket I've ever had in California. It was so fat and juicy and it was sliced. Usually I go for chopped brisket because it's usually more fatty that way and you get more juices but even with a straight slice that thing was delicious. I really wanted to try the cornbread and the pork belly, but they were out of those. The mac & cheese was fantastic though my buddy got the good scoop. I only got it OK scoop, but it was still pretty good. They were also out of the collard greens, but that's OK. They had some southern cabbage. That was really good. I wasn't a real big fan of the beans. Very molasses and very sweet. Too sweet for my taste. I also wasn't a big fan of the rib tips. Those are only seven bucks though so I'm not super tripping on that. The mixed drinks looked interesting, but I wasn't really trying to drink that day so whatever but I give them a try Long story long if you're gonna go get the brisket get the mac & cheese. That's all you need and you're gonna have a great time. It's Texas style so basically you just get it on a big tray and just find a seat if you want. They don't do pickles and onions or white bread but solid all the same.

Today we had a lunch date with some friends of ours so we decided to take them to Horn BBQ so they could try it out for themselves. The first time we came everything was excellent, that was the first time. Not like the food wasn't any good but they barely had anything. While waiting in line, there was a big group ahead of us that walked out because they didn't have collard greens, cabbage and mac & cheese. It was all sold out. It was 2pm on a Saturday. No marinated onions or pickles because they weren't prepared the night before that's what we were told. The pork belly burn ends was off the menu because they stopped selling that months before which was disappointing because it was really good. Really came for the beef ribs, but the beef ribs were sold without the bone because it was so fall off the bone. That really wasn't an issue to me because the meat was still really good. The food wasn't hot or even warm at all, but the side of potato salad, coleslaw, and beans were good although the girl giving us the beans gave us mostly juice than beans. So mainly the food was good but disappointing that we didn't get to try a lot of the other things but they didn't have.

BBQ was the BEST LOCAL BBQ!! The brisket MELTS in your mouth!!! I'm still dreaming about it! Also, the Mac n cheese, the coleslaw, and the baked beans w brisket inside were delicious! Great atmosphere inside with a big outdoor seating area w Corn-hole. Bartender was awesome and made drinks to order. We will definitely be going back!

A friend has been bugging me about eating at Horn BBQ Elk Grove. So yesterday, I took him up on his offer. Like most everyone interested in BBQ, I bought Matt Horn's eponymous recipe book. And I went to his Oakland restaurant before it burned down. It's now re-opened and a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. I even considered taking a class from Chef Horn before the fire. So, when I heard he was opening a location in Elk Grove, I was stoked. But while initial reviews were great, subsequent Yelp ratings dropped. So I had some trepidation, as a fan, that the experience would not be what I expected. How wrong I was! First off, the restaurant is gorgeous. As you walk in you see, and smell, four pits a'smokin and a stunning mural draws you in to an industrial brick building with a simple but pleasant decor. The food was even better than the aesthetics. We ordered brisket, smoked turkey, pork spare ribs, two sausages, plus sides. I think Matt changed my opinion on brisket. Yes, I love Texas barbeque. But I've never been a brisket fan. Now I am. The bark was perfect. And the meat was super juicy and flavorful. The turkey was very good, moist and perfectly seasoned. The spare ribs were OK. One sausage was the hot link. And it was pretty hot. Too hot for me. But the smoked gouda sausage was like when it's cold and rainy outside and your wrapped up in your favorite blanket sitting on the couch with the fireplace going. Warm and cozy. The side were great. I am not a collard greens fan. It's often too slimy for my taste. But this was really good. The mac-n-cheese was rich and creamy. And the cornbread was so scrummy that I want to drive back down there today and bring home a pan. All in all I was very pleased with Matt's Elk Grove location and I am excited to hear that he is expanding his BBQ empire. Michelin BG well-deserved! I also think Horn BBQ needs to allow mentions on other social media platforms. It's weird that I'm blocked from doing so. And thank you Terrence for inviting out for lunch. You're a mensch! And you deserve to have Horn BBQ bring back the sweet potato side!

Our first visit to this establishment was superb. I ordered pork ribs, a hot link, fried cabbage, and mac n' cheese. My friend got the brisket, smoked gouda link, granny's potatoes, yams, and cornbread. EVERYTHING tasted phenomenal. The brisket melts in your mouth. Our only complaint was that some of our sides were lukewarm. We asked if they could be reheated a little but were told they didn't have microwaves. No big deal, the flavors were still there. I do hope they figure out a new process for ordering the food, because in the summer months, having to stand in line due to a cafeteria style serving approach is not going be sustainable. All in all I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys great barbecue and service.

I've been a longtime fan of Horn Barbecue and was elated to hear they were opening a restaurant in Elk Grove. For the most part, parking is easy to find in their lot or on the street. It's set up the same way the original location was in Oakland other than the addition of the full bar. You order your sides and protein at the counter, and pay when your order has been fulfilled. Renowned pit master Matt Horn and his team have done a fantastic job here. They serve collard greens, cornbread, mac and cheese, pit beans, granny's potato salad, and slaw for their sides. Protein options include brisket (your choice of fatty or lean), pork belly burnt ends, pork spare ribs, hot links, turkey, and beef ribs on the weekend. They also serve burgers, barbecue sandwiches, and chicken sandwiches. They have fountain drinks, iced tea, Kool-Aid, and a full bar. For dessert they have some killer banana pudding. I opted for the fatty brisket, turkey, granny's potatoes, and mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and is served with pickled red onions and pickles if you'd like. I can't wait to try the beef ribs next time I'm in. They sell some Horn Barbecue swag such as hats and t-shirts. I'll definitely be back in soon. Congrats to Matt and company on a job well done. Kudos on the recent Michelin Star; those aren't easy to come by these days!

Just had their beef (brisket) sandwiches, banana pudding, and slaw, and they were phenomenal! Not a bad price for good brisket. Exceptional service from Star and her colleagues. It was overall a great experience and will definitely visit again very soon. Grateful for a new foodie spot!

Love Horn BBQ. I've been to the location in Oakland on Mandela Pkwy multiple times. I'm glad Matt opened a location in Elk Grove. If people are saying the line is long here, it's long in Oakland too. People bring their folding chairs just to sit and wait for hour(s) until they open their doors. It's the same kitchen/cafeteria concept where you place your order at the cashier. I'm used to the long wait in line and actually don't mind because I know I'm going to get some good BBQ. For me, I go early to avoid long lines. First time here at this location. I arrived at 10:30AM lol, on a Thursday. There were no customers. I stood in line at 10:50AM by the door. I was surprised no people in line, compared to Oakland. About 8 more people arrived after me and the door opened right at 11AM. The restaurant is spacious and plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. The server and cashier were friendly and nice. I got my favorite, beef rib and pork ribs. Love their potato salad. I received my food within 5 minutes and left. Service was fast. I took my food to go. Shared it with family. Tastes just how I remember in Oakland. That smoked seasoned taste and smell. Fall off the bone, tender and juicy. Mmm, love it. However, it does get expensive as they charge by the half pound. Next time, I'll try to dine in and go with friends and family.

This is a really cool place, very open and lively. Their line is pretty long but it was Father's Day that we went, so considering we only had to wait maybe an hour, that was pretty good. We got the brisket, ribs, potato salad, collard greens, and Mac n cheese. ALL of the food was amazing!! The brisket was so tender I couldn't move it from the tray to a plate without it just falling into bite size pieces, it was very juicy and the bbq sauce was really good. But the Mac n cheese and collard greens were very notable, I could eat it every day!! Highly recommend.

Finally had a chance to stop by a Horn in Elk Grove. Took my three boys for a bbq lunch. I have eaten at both the original West Oakland and the Lafayette locations and EG has good food and nicer ambiance. Ordering system is similar to other locations. Stand in line until your turn to order. It took about 20 minutes on our visit. Here, you choose the sides first and then the meats. Prior reviews noted flies and there were a couple in the ordering area. Not sure there is anything that can be done. It is a large open space and they are carving the meats to order. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, turkey, pork belly, Mac n cheese and collard greens. Everything was very good and I would order all again. The space itself is nice and open. Twenty foot ceilings and bench tables with plenty of space in between them. Downside? Bbq is not inexpensive. We ordered a moderate amount of food, no drinks and it came out to $120 including tip. If you are hungry or want something other than water, it can easily be $40 or more per person. Overall four stars and worth a visit if in the area.

Really good food! Best bbq beans Ive ever had. Loved the brisket and sausage link. Can't wait to go back. Cute place too! Plenty of parking. I feel sorry for the living spaces next to the smokers. The occupants must be hungry every day smelling the food!

The food was good. The ribs I will give it a 7/10 just need bbq on it, the MAC & cheese I give it a 7/10 , the potato salad I give it 8/10 serving it cold would have been better for me. The brisket was 10/10 , tbe hot links were a 7/10, the cabbage and corn bread 7/10. The service was great fast and staff were nice and kind. I do recommend this restaurant. They do have beer on tap and alcohol to serve . Overall I will go again. Family friendly vibe.

Tried this new restaurant in Old Elk Grove today for the first time and left with mixed feelings. First, the building is beautiful and the interior is spacious and clean. There is even a patio out back. My husband and I went for lunch and there were just a few other people dining here at that time. We ordered brisket sandwiches. The sandwiches are prepared with chopped meat, barbecue sauce, and pickled or fresh onions. The meat is lean and flavorful but the bun is too soft for moisture of the meat. We each got one side. I got the candied yams which were amazing. My husband ordered the baked beans, which my husband said were delicious. We also ordered a soda and an iced tea. Now for the negatives. When you order, you pay at a counter and there is little customer service. You actually have to go to the bar to pay for even nonalcoholic drinks separately form your meal. There are no refills, either! Once seated, I realized we were given plastic silverware, and had to ask for plates! Our meal was simply placed on one tray for both of us! After getting our drinks, I was still thirsty, I had to ask for a glass of water. My husband also used the restroom and told me it could have been cleaner! Lastly, the prices for lunch are quite high! Around 60.00 for lunch for two people!! Everything is priced separately. Unfortunately. The issues with customer service and the prices will probably keep us from coming back, but I have to admit the food is good!

The staff was friendly and the ambiance was really nice. We came hoping to try a bit of everything, but unfortunately several items were sold out, including the beef ribs and spare ribs. We also found out that the burnt ends have been taken off the menu, which was disappointing. We ended up ordering the brisket and rib tips. The brisket was a little dry, but the barbecue sauce helped a lot. The rib tips were the standout, savory and delicious. For sides, the mac and cheese and southern cabbage were both solid. The collard greens, however, were overly salty and not very enjoyable.

I hate to leave a bad review because we have so few independent choices in Elk Grove, but a barbecue place with an experienced owner should be doing meat well. The meat should be the best thing there, and I had really awful brisket. Saturday around 4 pm, I wanted some kind of combo plate but they had no such thing. No pork ribs ready, it was a 10-minute wait, so I ordered the brisket and sides. Service at the counter seemed disorganized. I was told my order would be brought to my table. After quite a while and the server doing several other things first (making me regret leaving a tip), I received my order. Fully half of the brisket was inedible strips of fat (see photo). The meat part did not have a meaty texture, it was gelatinous because of all the fat still in the meat. I think it just wasn't cooked long enough to cook out most of the fat. It did not have a red line from the smoking process. And this was the most expensive item on the menu!!! The beans were excellent and the potato salad was good. The "Spicy BBQ" sauce on the table was not spicy at all and there were a lot of flies in the room. Also, our food was put directly on trays and later we found some paper plates off to the side which we went and got for ourselves, but why was food not put on plates?? Also, they close at 8 pm, including on weekends? I don't think i would go back.

We came on a Saturday to take out our family visiting from out of town to check out Horn BBQ. When arriving, we were confused and surprised to see a line trailing out the front door and wrapped around the corner inside. We went inside to take a look at what was going on and confirmed it was a long line to order bbq, however no line at the bar. We decided to have a few family members wait in the bbq line while a few of us went to the bar to get drinks in the meantime. The bbq wait line time was about an hour, we all finished our first drinks before we got to the line up to order. The process was extremely slow. There were probably 30-40 people in line and only one employee taking orders and making food plate/trays. Many customers in line grew frustrated, we all wanted to try the bbq and just wanted to sit down and enjoy our Saturday afternoon but had to debate whether we wait it out to be able to get our food or if we should just take the loss and leave the restaurant to go elsewhere. Many people showed up, saw the line, and immediately left. The operations and flow here needs some changes to be able to scale for volume especially on the weekends. Thankfully after waiting an hour, the food did turn out to be decent. That was the saving factor but we were embarrassed and apologizing to our family members who had driven hours to come, only to stand and wait in line for another hour for lunch. Even if we could have ordered and sat down at a table with a number and waited at a table would've been better. Although ideally it shouldn't take an hour to get lunch out to tables, at least we could've sat together with our drinks instead of standing with our drinks in line waiting. I understand Horn is new and just replaced Slow and Low, so I hope they soon make improvements and iron out the wait time and order of how things are done. I may return in a few months to give this place another chance in hopes it's not another experience of waiting in line for an hour. If the line is out the door, it's not worth staying but if there's no line then it's worth trying.

It's the best BBQ in the area, no doubt. The brisket, gouda sausage, pork belly burnt ends, all of it is top notch. Pair any of that with the mac & cheese, pit beans, etc. and you will be waddling out the door. They do still need to work on staffing and service. Ordering was slow. Our table lacked all the BBQ sauces and forks. No one told us water was self service, and no one came to our table to offer soft drinks. It's going to be a great place, and we will be back.

It was a Sunday and we were craving some BBQ. We searched our trusty Yelp app and came across Horn Barbecue. I honestly thought I knew all the BBQ places here in Elk Grove, so I was shocked about this one popping up. I later found out from the workers they've only been open for 2 weeks. Anyways, the place was very clean and I liked the seating area. If we weren't so tired, we would've eaten there. It's cafeteria style when ordering. You pick out your sides first, then on to the meats! They charge by 1/2 lb. For our sides we got the Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens and Corn Bread. The Mac and cheese was really good. The collard greens were unfortunately very salty. Not sure what happened there, maybe because it was a late Sunday?? The corn bread was also very dry and dense. So I was a bit disappointed with the sides that we chose. However, Horn Barbecue made up for it with their meat! Their Brisket is literally the best brisket we've had! And we've had brisket at plenty of places during our travels. This alone will keep us coming back haha. We got 2 lbs of brisket that evening, and honestly I wish we ordered more. Haha. The brisket was very tender and juicy! Very different from another BBQ place we would frequent here in Elk Grove, but definitely in a good way. As for the Beef Rib, it was very tender and flavorful as well! Given it was our first time there, we had to see if it tasted good first... and it definitely was. When craving some BBQ, don't hesitate to stop by Horn! We will definitely be back! I would've gone there today, but they're closed Monday and Tuesday, Boo!! haha.