# Hot Box BBQ > Barbecue spot inside a gas station with a small, no-frills setup and limited seating. Atmosphere feels like a meat market or to-go joint rather than a traditional restaurant. Bold, fresh, and tender smoked meats draw a steady crowd looking for generous portions and authentic Texas-style barbecue. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/HotBoxBBQ - Address: 4588 E Shields Ave, Fresno, California, United States - Phone: +15593747359 ## What it is good for - Grilled Cheese — 10/10 - Chili — 10/10 - BBQ — 9/10 - Barbecue — 9/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Sandwich — 8/10 - American Food — 7.6/10 - Mac And Cheese — 7.5/10 - Brisket — 7.5/10 - Ribs — 6.3/10 - Gas Station — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "I thought the BBQ here was fantastic and some of the best I've ever tasted." - "I found the chili here to be delicious and filling." - "I thought the Tri Tip sandwich was great." ## Good to know - Hot Box BBQ is located inside a Valero gas station. - There is limited parking available near the gas station. - They accept EBT for hot food purchases. - The combo meal costs $28.00 plus tax. - Expect no wait time during off-peak hours. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.