Black Sheep Cafe and Catering in Redding, CA
Dear Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Research Team, I want to put a phenomenal, newly opened spot on your radar that perfectly fits the DDD blueprint: Black Sheep Cafe & Catering in Redding, California (1440 Placer St). Run by a talented father-son chef duo, Joseph and Angel Serna, this place is knocking it out of the park with a unique fusion of authentic American BBQ and scratch-made Tijuana-style Mexican cuisine. Here is why Guy Fieri needs to bring the Camaro to Redding for this one: • Pure Scratch-Made Devotion: They don't take shortcuts. Their rice is infused with saffron and smoked garlic, and their beans get their rich flavor from house-smoked ham hocks and bacon. Everything is prepared fresh daily. • The "DDD" Money Dishes: They feature an oversized, overstuffed enchilada built around Joseph's grandmother’s secret Chile Colorado recipe, using a meticulously balanced blend of California, ancho, and guajillo chilies. On the BBQ side, they run a street-side grill smoking up massive racks of pork ribs, tri-tip, and Santa Maria-style meats finished with a signature blend of Coca-Cola, bay leaf, onions, and garlic. • An Incredible Backstory: 19-year-old head chef Angel moved to Las Vegas for culinary school at just 15 years old to chase his dream. After running a highly successful temporary operation out of Shasta Lake, he and his dad saved up to build out this permanent brick-and-mortar storefront in downtown Redding. It’s got the character, the family heart, the sidewalk smoke, and the heavy-duty comfort food flavors that Guy loves. Restaurant Contact Details: • Name: Black Sheep Cafe & Catering • Address: 1440 Placer St, Redding, CA 96001 • Phone: (530) 355-2463 Thank you for your time and for keeping the search alive for the best scratch-made spots in America! Best regards, Jeffry.