Hog Wild BBQ is on the way to Lake Tahoe from Sacramento, right off I-50 near the KFC. There is a parking lot attached to the business, and both indoor and outdoor seating are available. The restaurant and bathroom were clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We were seated quickly, as there weren't many people on a weekday around 1 PM. We chose the HANGTOWN SAMPLER, which feeds two for $56. You can choose any three meats and three sides, and it includes cornbread or rolls. We went with the beef brisket, baby back ribs, and St. Louis style spare ribs, along with macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and cole slaw. My favorite meat and side were the brisket and cole slaw. The brisket was delicious and flavorful. The St. Louis style spare ribs were also very tasty. The cole slaw was my favorite side out of the three; it was so refreshing, so crunchy, so good. The cornbread was also yummy and had corn kernels inside. Their chipotle BBQ sauce was v good with the meats. I am already looking forward to my next visit to Hog!

Stopped by midweek to bring lunch home. Ordered the spare ribs, brisket and beef sausage. First the people running the place were super friendly and the place was busy. There's inside seating and one other person was waiting for an order with me. The spare ribs were the star of the show - they were Smokey and full of flavor. Used the sauce minimally cause these ribs were banging. The beef sausage was good and Smokey. The brisket was tender and full of flavor as well. Mac n cheese was fantastic but a little dry. That didn't bother me and shouldn't bother you. The only down side is the corn bread. I hate corn bread with corn kernels in it - yuck. This is good BBQ!!

The food is terrific! Love the beef brisket, so tender and flavorful, the best I've ever had. The owners are wonderful, great customer service and all I can say is I wish I lived next door to the place---I would eat there all the time!

One of the legit bbq place in the area. We went there 2 times around 3:30pm and they sold out both times. We finally came around 12pm on Saturday and went in with no line up! There are several indoor tables and few patio tables but it got busy quickly. When we left around 1pm, the line was out the door. We ordered The Hangtown Sampler with brisket, baby back ribs, St. Louis ribs and sides (mac & cheese, coleslaw & pinto beans). We sat at the patio and the friendly server brought out our food in about 5 mins after we ordered. The staffs checked on us several times and were super friendly.

When my wife and I are deciding on a vacation town we need to find a few things. A spooky spot to visit, a trail to hike, and great BBQ! Once we saw pics of Hog Wild the decision was easy! My wife went for brisket, I went for the Pit Assassin sandwich. Food was amazing, the sides were killer. Service was great, and we got a great tip on making a variation on an Arnold Palmer. The vibe is completed by BBQ decorations around the restaurant. Can't wait to visit again!

Just like everyone else, I saw they had made a national Yelp list and decided to check them out! We got there about an hour after opening, and it was a full house! They have you order at the counter and then deliver to your table. They offer seating inside and out, which is great depending on your mood and the weather. We opted for the family-style Hangtown Sampler (3 meat choices/3 sides, feeds two). We got the pulled pork, brisket, and spare ribs on recommendation from the staff as it was about to sell out! So glad we did--everything was packed with flavor! The pulled pork was tender and juicy, the brisket had a perfect smoky taste, and the spare ribs were down to the bone good. The sides were just as impressive. We had the mac 'n cheese, mashed potatoes, and green beans. The mac 'n cheese was creamy and cheesy, the green beans were fresh and crunchy, and the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy. Fun fact: HW BBQ donates a meal to a person in need through the local food banks of El Dorado County for every family-style meal purchased! It feels great knowing that enjoying a delicious meal also helps the community. The staff was super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we can't wait to go back and try more from their menu. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try--you won't be disappointed!

This place has been on my list ever since I saw it was one of the top BBQ spots in the nation from Yelp's list! Me and my friend went after we went Apple Hill picking, so it was perfect that it was on the way back home. I ordered the 1 meat and two sides and got the cornbread muffin and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were super creamy and I enjoyed the gravy; not used to white gravy! My brisket was very pull-apart tender, and I tried all of their BBQ sauce options; the spicy one was my favorite! Come early, as this place gets packed VERY quickly!

Line was pretty busy. Waited to get in. Parking is small. Customer service is great. Props to them for not being stingy. Other bbq places up charge for "premium meat" in the 3 meat combo plate. Usually ribs and brisket are considered premium. I had the baby back. St. Louis. Brisket. Sides are cornbread and slaw. Brisket was extremely tender. Was able to cut with just the fork. Ribs were mostly tender and juicy. Slaw was good. Bread was good. My biggest con was that it was underseasoned. Didn't taste salt or black pepper. The ribs has a hint of sweetness. I'm guessing they use mesquite wood? But bbq sauce helped fix that. All in all it was good.

Went to Apple Hill then Pine O Mine Ranch for BBQ, apparently they don't do BBQ on Fridays. A friend recommended this place. Ambiance Older establishment with outdoor seating. Nice indoor seating very clean. Customer Service Older gentleman took our order, I would guess the owner or manager. He was very polite. It was 5:30 as it closes at 6. Food They were out of ribs, beans, mashed potatoes etc. We ordered 3 meat and 2 sides dish. People before us and after use left because they were out of stuff. Hot Link Just amazing, I was told it is from Silva's in Modesto. Pull Pork Very good generous portion. Brisket Not really a brisket guy but it was moist and tender. Potato Salad Loved it. Mac and Cheese Good I can only imagine how good the ribs are based on what I ate. Hope to return. I was not aware they were featured recently on Guy Fieri Show 'Best Bite in Town' this year.

Over was not bad here, good but wasn't out of this world for me. Really didn't know guy fiery was a feature. We so happened to be in the area after going to costco from Jackson. Service is phenomenal, watching staff accommodate people, clean up immediately was awesome to see. Since it's also a small area inside to sit there is also an outside patio. But being end of summer it's still warm out. Brisket was ok, I prefer little more smokey. Was a bit dry and under seasoned. The green beans were way more seasoned imo. Ribs was pretty good. Never have ribs like this with a sugary glaze top. Ribs were mostly all of our favorite of the meats. Cornbread was thick dense and heavy. We ended up sharing and taking the rest back.