Back Forty Texas Bbq In Shingle Spr

Sadly this place is no longer the same AMAZING BBQ. Ownership changed. The service was wonderful and new owners are very friendly and attentive. So I hate leaving this review. But had I known this ahead of time we would not have made a special Father’s Day trip up to Shingle Springs. First clue: the parking lot was empty and only four other patrons in the restaurant. We ordered our usual and boy were we shocked. The ribs appeared to be like a store bought package as well as the pulled pork on the sandwich seemed like it was pre packaged and not homemade) I could be wrong. But that’s our opinion. The cornbread was bland, definitely not back 40’s recipe. The chicken on the rib platter was the best thing according to my husband. The meat brisket was dry and flavorless, The Mac and cheese was dried out and cold it went untouched). The French fries were no longer the house cut fries but Ore Ida crinkle cut most of those were left on the plate). The potato wedges had no flavor and the onion rings had no sign of an onion. I think the family agreed that we should have ordered the fried chicken, potstickers and fried rice instead. Strange to have that on the “Specials Menu” at a BBQ restaurant. Maybe they can change it to an Asian Infused BBQ! That would be worth checking out. See attached pictures for you to be the judge.

The best chili on the planet! Give the new owners a shot. They are beyond kind and hardworking. Food is amazing and restaurant is white glove clean

We love eating at the Back 40! The owners are wonderful people who are always working hard at the restaurant. Just a great place to go for good food, phenomenal service with reasonable prices. They do run out of food so getting there early is a must-if you want moist brisket ;

Great service, food for hungry beings not the greatest but will do. Brisket,chicken recommended. If you can't smell it from the highway then you know it is what it is just eat.

The food and service are always fabulous. When I travel through Placerville, I always stop in for lunch! Yummy!