Belly Barbecue

Let me start by saying that I'm a fan of two spots with tasty brisket. Salt Lick BBQ in Austin, TX and Bludso's BBQ in Los Angeles, CA. That being said, the brisket here at Belly BBQ in Folsom is outstanding. I've been here twice in 8 days. That ought to tell you something along with the long food line out of the door. The owner Marcus is really cool and will make his rounds throughout the small dining area. You can feel and taste his passion. Sides that I've tried: Baked beans, Mac n cheese, collard greens and cheesy grits. The baked beans and blueberry cornbread are my favorite of the sides. Meats that I've tried: Brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, turkey, regular sausage and maple bourbon pork belly. Desserts that I've tried: Chess cake and pecan bar. The pecan bar is delicious and the chess cake is moist & good as well. Don't sleep on this spot or you'll miss it because they have limited hours from Friday through Sunday only.

Some of the best bbq I’ve had! 100% worth the wait. I usually don’t like pork ribs and they were amazing!! The brisket is TENDER, Mac n cheese was flavorful and the BLUEBERRY CORNBREAD, I could eat it everyday. The sweet potato pie was also pretty yummy.

BEST American BBQ in Folsom (or dare I say in the Sacramento!). We heard so many good things about Belly BBQ and they were all true! We tried almost everything on the menu and they were all very tasty. Don't forget to get the pickled onion to cut the heaviness of the meat. Everytime we had guests coming to Folsom, we always went here when the restaurant is open (they only open on the weekends: Friday to Sunday). All our guests agreed that Belly BBQ is a legit delicious BBQ place! One time, the chef (who was very friendly and humble) greeted us and we 'complained' on the restaurant's limited opening hours but also praised him on how good everything was! The next time we visited again, he still remembered us! - brisket: my favorite! The meat was always tender. The char gave smoky flavor to the meat. The burnt ends were very good - not too burnt but had intense smokiness. - pork ribs: yum! The meat was tender and the rub spices seeped through the meat. - sausage: I usually avoid ordering sausage at BBQ place but their sausage was super good! Full of meat, intense flavor, smoky, and perfectly cooked. - coleslaw: if you like peppery coleslaw and not slathered with mayo, this would be perfect. For me, it was a bit too peppery but I still order it every time I came here. - cornbread: our favorite sides. It actually tasted like corn and always moist. - collard green: perfectly cooked & not mushy. The tangy soup cuts the heaviness from the meat. - cheesy grits: very creamy and cheesy! I don't really like grit but this one was very good. - pumpkin pie: creamy pie with full of pumpkin flavor. The crust was crispy and good thickness to hold the pie filling.

Belly Barbecue understood the assignment. New location, great vibes, and barbecue that makes you stop mid-bite and look at the table like, “Are you tasting this too?” The style is on point—bold flavors, perfectly cooked meats, and that smoky goodness that lets you know they take BBQ seriously (but not themselves). Everything we tried was packed with flavor, and you can tell this place was created by people who genuinely love what they’re doing. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and exactly where you want to be when the sun’s out and your appetite is ready for action. This is the kind of spot you come to “check out” and immediately start planning your next visit before you even leave. Belly Barbecue is already a problem—in the best way.

Had such a great experience. The BBQ is easily the best I have had on the West Coast. The brisket and the regular sausage were smoky and moist. The sides were tremendous, Mac and cheese and greens. The service was stellar, the owner checked in and made sure the brisket wasn't too fatty, sure wasn't for me. Can't wait to go back!

GREAT FOOD! Great staff. We miss Texas BBQ ever since we moved here from Dallas Texas. We heard about Belly's BBQ from two other BBQ postmasters (One in Stockton and another from Apple Hill BBQ food truck guys). I guess they knew who does it right and had respect for Belly's. So we drove here from Elk Grove to check it out and LOVED everything. The owner was very nice and made sure our kids were taken care off. We will be back!

My first experience at Belly BBQ did NOT disappoint! Brisket was amazing. Moist and flavorful. The Mac-n-Cheese was also very good. The Blueberry Cornbread was out of this world. Can’t wait to come back. The only bad thing was they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I will be back next weekend.

Before I get into how amazing the food is, I would like to mention how personable the owner is, he is very kind and a friend to everyone. He checks on everyone and even busses tables while his team is hard at work serving customers. The food was immaculate, EVERYTHING was so seasoned and tender. My turkey separated once i lightly pulled on it, it was so tender and juicy. The brisket had an amazing crust with the most pungent flavor. The mac and cheese was so seasoned and thick and cheesy. It was everything you could have asked for. I dont live near here but this is definitely going to be dinner multiple times out the month. Thank you!