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Mike's Grill

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

One of the Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Fresno


Address

6642 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93710, United States

Website

mikesgrill.squarespace.com

Contact

+1 559-299-3177

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (562 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: sandwich (16) tri-tip (10) order (8) beans (8) time (6) service (6) side (6) told (6) gift (6) card (6)
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  • 5/5 DeAndre A. 1 year ago on Google
    The tri-tip sandwich here tastes AMAZING!!! It's way better than doghouse grill for sure
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bee L. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time ordering from this place. Customer service was very poor. The woman who took my order was extremely rude. Not only was I standing outside for a few minutes without even being acknowledged with NOONE in line, I asked for one of my orders to be a combo and instead of asking what side I would like, she stared blankly at me as if she didn't hear me & then rudely said "if you want it to be a combo, I'm going to need to know what you want for a side". I didn't know what a combo included! It was my first time there! After she took my payment she didn't even tell me where to go to collect my order! She handed me my receipt and closed the window. I had to ask, and when I did she seemed to be real bothered and told me to just go stand behind the building. Whether or not it was my first time ordering and whether or not you knew, customer service should always matter. My company was thinking about ordering our lunch from here for our employees but after this experience, we'll take our business elsewhere. Doghouse grill serves a great tri-tip sandwich, this experience totally ruined a meal i was really looking forward to.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 John K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, but do not purchase a gift card from them. I love mikes food, and eat there frequently with colleagues, but recently tried using a gift card which was purchased from there. I was told by several staff members my card would not be accepted as they do not sell the gift card (Mikes Grill Gift card) I was using. The staff took my information, took photos of the gift card and told me the owner would be in touch (he never reached out). Here is my issue. If you are going to sell gift cards and not honor them, put a disclaimer on the back stating the rules. Selling gift cards then not honoring them is a scam.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 G S. 2 years ago on Google
    I gave in to the hype after reading all the reviews and decided to give them a try. I went there today and ordered one jumbo and one regular tri-tip sandwich with a side of chili beans and a coke. When I got my order finally, I glanced in the bag and they forgot one of the sandwiches. I told her right then and there. The girl went back inside and said here you go, sorry I left it on the counter (you think). Then, I advised her I had a coke as well. She said he didn’t give it to you at the window? (as I’m standing there with nothing in my hands) and told her no. She said to meet her at the window and she gave me my drink. For such a small order I don’t get how they can screw up that easy. So, I get home ready to dig in and noticed there was no bbq sauce in the bag (you got to be kidding me)! So there goes another star. The food was ok at best. The sandwich tasted a little salty to me but still edible. My jumbo didn’t look that much bigger than my wife’s regular sandwich. The chili beans tasted like they came out of a can and not home made. Over all the service and attention to detail sucked. The food ok. Nothing out of this world to drop everything and go out your way to eat here. I’m also not of a fan of the small menu. Mike’s grill should change the name to Mike’s Tri Tip, that’s basically all they have to offer.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yolanda S. 7 months ago on Google
    First time and food was 🔥🔥 delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April J. 8 months ago on Google
    Ordered the tri-tip sandwich with rice pilaf and beans for sides also pulled pork sandwich. I had the pulled pork and it was delicious. Mikes Grill is a food hut. No place to dine in unless you sit in your car. Plenty of parking. Friendly and fast service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heidi R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Tri-tip sandwiches! Next time I will try the pulled pork and/or the hot link. They always seem to have a bunch of people in line to order or waiting for food, but they were pretty quick, and the staff is very nice!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely the best tri-tip sandwich I’ve ever had!

  • 5/5 Shannon G. 7 months ago on Google
    It’s always to go which I enjoy because I’m single and just take it home anyways, the food is good and the guys who work there are really friendly . 10 out of 10 from me. Every time I need to try a new menu item lol .

  • 5/5 Terri C. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. Tr tip , pilaf, beans and coleslaw are outstanding. I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you haven't already. We will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 Michael C. 5 months ago on Google
    Mike's has one of the tri tip sandwiches here in the Fresno area! Very friendly service! You get food very quickly and it's always fresh!

  • 5/5 J. O. 7 months ago on Google
    Jeez Louise, I just had their Jumbo Tri Tip Sandwich, and it took me home. They paid attention to every single thing for that sandwich: tender/seasoned tri tip, garlic toasted bread, and well-balanced BBQ sauce. The only thing I regret was that I should've dipped my sandwich into the sauce instead of pouring it into the sandwich. P.S. I ordered this sandwich during Wednesday lunch hour, and I got it RIGHT after I paid.

  • 5/5 Gerald R. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to drive an hour round trip almost everyday just to go to Mikes Grill. As a proud Arkansan who has tried bbq from all around the country, I can honestly say that this is the best bbq that I have ever had. The pulled pork was my favorite. Truly a hidden gem in Fresno.

  • 5/5 Lorena L. 1 year ago on Google
    Love love love the tri-tip sandwich 🥪 it's one of my 😍 favs. I've never had a problem with my food here. it's a busy place, that's for sure, but it's worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Leigh Ann W. 1 year ago on Google
    Came from Coarsegold.. both hot link and tri-tip sandwiches were amazing! Garlic bread was unexpected, but made them better. Coleslaw not full overpowering and onions like most places. Will definitely return!! Thanks guys

  • 5/5 Willie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food I got the tri-tip sandwich, it was perfectly seasoned and very tender!

  • 5/5 Matt F. 1 year ago on Google
    Pulled pork was SO GOOD!! Filling too, definitely good value for the price!

  • 5/5 Guadalupe V. 1 year ago on Google
    I order the Tri Tip Sandwhich with a soda and some Frito chips. I also added chili beans with my order. Very good chili beans . The best Tri Tip I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Debra A. 3 years ago on Google
    A friend of ours told us about this place. They said look for hut. It wasn't a hut more like a large shed all by itself. The tri-tip sandwich combo comes with a side and drink. The tri-tip is on sesame seed garlic butter bread with several strips of meat and BBQ sauce on the side. Sandwich is yummy! Great balance of meat to bun ratio.. Cost about $11 for the combo. Service was fast, but there was only two people in line. As we sat there more and more people showed up and it seemed fairly fast. Tried the chili as our side and it was delicious. Good balance of beans and meat. I didn't take any pics because I ate before taking a pic. Whoops!

  • 3/5 Mike A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good nothing you cant make at home and for 1/3 of the price.

  • 3/5 Nicole L. 1 year ago on Google
    Meh it’s ok. $10 for a small tri tip sandwich which is overpriced and dry!

  • 3/5 T B. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm a foodie eater so tried a few things. I looove the bread they use for their sandwiches. The hot link was good. They add the sauce on so it's all ready for consumption and sliced so that you dont have to worry about the juices flying around or the link sliding while you eat it. Pretty cool that they do that. The chicken was smoked on Cherry Wood so has a nice flavor. The tri tip was okay. I didn't taste a lot of flavor but the way the meat is sliced makes for easy eating. I love the convenience of their preparation so that gives them 3 stars and they get you in and out. Not the long wait you usually expect from a bbq spot. Business wise they do okay. Food wise just meh for me. They do have a steady steam of customers so they have a following. If you want to eat on site there are nice tables and chairs set up but a lot of flies fighting for that good food so keep your items closed until you are ready to consume. I didnt take a pic of the tri tip or chicken. The hotlink got my vote for things I would order again. Had a little kick to it. I ate the other half as you can see but thought I'd share a quick pic.

  • 2/5 Inez S. 4 years ago on Google
    It was okaaay. The tri tip was tender and flavorful but looked nothing like the pic posted; the potato salad, pilaf, and doctored (pork chorizo was added) Dennison's chili beans were a disappointment.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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