It was a great to go order. Brisket was tender and the wedding beans were the best beans I've ever had. I'm going to do it again soon.

Outstanding customer service today from our server Victoria and manager Jason. From beginning to end we were greeted fast and friendly. Checked up on, food out very fast. Decor was chill and noise volume was low-medium. Overall 10/10. Food favs of today: brisket(one of the best I have had from a restaurant) it was tender, packed full of flavor and had the perfect balance of meat, fat, and rub. Cole slaw was great and I'm not a fan of Cole slaw usually! Rack of Ribs were good! Macaroni salad, potato salad were flavored well! Caesar salad was fresh and dressing tasty. My friend liked the jalapeño cornbread but it was too spicy for me. It had great flavor it's just personally my stomach would reject that spice. Next time I'll try the wedding beans and other food items. Bartender was friendly so I might come back just to hit up the bar area as well! It's a far drive of 20 mins for each of us but it's well worth it. read more

Cali BBQ - Brisket Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Waaaay busy night. Trivia games and a lot of noise. People seemed to love it but for us a bit too much stimulation. Great news they have happy hour all day and I had the shredded pork quesadilla. Very tasty and for $10 a bargain. My boyfriend had the brisket plate and as always amazing. The service team was almost in overwhelm. Lots to do. Each one of them, though, apologized for the slower service and explained what was going on. That is the way to do it. Well done. Always a good time. read more

Cali BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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We've been coming here for several years. Two days ago (Sunday 4/26/26) , the food was a serious disappointment. We usually split The County Fair sandwich. This time, we got our own. We both agreed that 1. Much less pork in the sandwich. And 2. The fries were heavily over seasoned. It's my opinion that 3. Mac n cheese was heavily seasoned with black pepper, ruining it when tasted alone. Also, it's not the same - something very generic about it. 4. The bread tasted like it was not toasted/grilled with butter but cooked in a LOT with a butter flavored oil. Just gross. 5. Black iced tea is way too strong. I should have asked for water (because here you have to ask now). Their barbecue sauce is fine, but it doesn't make me want to come back. Not for a $17 sandwich. They went cheap to preserve high enough prices. Maybe they have a new cook. It used to be one my favorites. I don't care to return. There's like 5 other barbecue places we can go to that are way better. Service is just okay because I'm pretty sure that the couple that came in after us got served first. read more

It's always a pleasure coming here and whenever I want to surprise my husband with some delicious barbecue, I order it to go and surprise him with it. The brisket is mouthwatering and I've never had anything that here that was not good. read more

I don't know where to start. The service was excellent. The ambiance was chill, but you can tell it can become lively and busy easily. The food... Oh the food. I have a rule, if I'm not talking I'm enjoying my food. I also do this little dance, but that's besides the point. Not a word was said. And the dance was danced. The tangy and flavorful barbecue sauce and the smokey flavor of the melt in your mouth brisket, and the rib tips, the Mac n cheese, the coleslaw, and the wedding beans, and I can't leave out the jalapeno cornbread muffin. I honestly can't remember the last time I had bbq this good. I can't wait to come back. And added bonus, they're dog friendly. Thank you Cali BBQ, we'll see you next time. I apologize I didn't photograph my food I was too focused on eating it. read more

I am a Cali BBQ faithful. Every holiday party, home and work. Cali is always a hit! Easy to order and pickup and always Tastes great. I recommend the bacon wrapped poppers. read more

We stopped by cali bbq to dine in, usually get take out. Our meal was delicious and loved they were showing the padre game. Our server, Mia A was excellent!! She was very busy but delivered service with a smile and very genuine!! We will definitely be back to dine in for delicious bbq! Thank you Mia!! Hope your boss see this review. read more

Hands down THE BEST BBQ in San Diego -- and I've tried a bunch. Cali Comfort is on another level. The ribs? Fall-off-the-bone tender with that perfect smoky bark and a dry rub that hits every note. Brisket melts, pulled pork is juicy, and the house sauce? Tangy, sweet, perfect -- doesn't drown the meat, just elevates it. So much food, insane value, and everything is fire. Leftovers for days. Sides are legit -- mac is creamy with a crispy top, beans have burnt ends in 'em, cornbread is sweet and fluffy. Even the slaw is crisp and balanced. Vibe: Big sports bar with tons of TVs, but the patio is clutch on a nice day. Service is fast and super friendly. Parking? No drama. If you're in San Diego and love BBQ, this is your spot. Worth the drive to Spring Valley. Already planning my next trip back. Highly recommend! Pro tip: Pair it with their craft beers for the full tailgate vibe. read more

Cali BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

TLDR: Remember when Captain America tried to lift Thor's hammer in Age of Ultron and it jiggled a bit? That's the image I want people to have when being unsure what to expect. The belief has always been that Texas BBQ can only be found in Texas. I feel that this place is one of the few that can claim that they're as close as it's gonna get without going to the source. 1lb Brisket: It's a mix of the lean side and fatty side of brisket, but the flavor profile just hits. It was hard to eat, not because it was tough, but because the meat would break down when trying to get it with a fork. It's close to what you can get in Texas, but I think the way to go is to ask for the fatty side to get the full buttery meat experience. Combo #4: The brisket is the same as the pound EXCEPT they put bbq sauce on top. Although the sauce was fine, I'm really not a fan of bbq sauce and am a full believer that good food should be good on its own. The star of the plate was definitely the tri-tip. I was confused at first since the tri-tip looked like brisket slices you find in Korean BBQ and I'm used to thicker tri-tip cuts. However, it was the best bite of the meal. The onion rings are good and the ranch sauce well always be a welcome addition in any fried side. The mac and cheese was the dunce of the bunch. Definitely a good place for improvement, but the rest of the plate is worth the price. Service: Good. We were checked on at reasonable time intervals and our waters were always topped off. Ambiance: It's a sports bar vibe, but it's bright and family friendly. I think seating might be an issue on busier days, but it was fine when I went. read more

Cali BBQ - Combo #4 Brisket/Tri Tip - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Best brisket I've ever had was here. I've had brisket in houston, Texas and this one is still better! Onion rings are perfectly crisp! Beans are absolutely delish! read more

Cali BBQ - Brisket Plate, I like making the perfect bite and stacked onion ring with brisket, pickle, and coleslaw on top! - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Came here for a hang out with co-workers and the food was really good. The prices were great as well. The best part was the staff. Very attentive and very friendly. Honestly, I love having such a gem be a part of the community I grew up in. Definitely recommend this place. read more

The staff is very polite and friendly it always a good experience and very tasty food

Still the best local bar/BBQ spot in the Valley and has been for over 15 years. Quality grub for a fair price. Exceptional staff in a friendly neighborhood setting. Has lasted the test of time because of consistent high quality food and great customer service. The jewel of Spring Valley. read more

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It was decent! I prefer valley farms BBQ, but the family wanted to go here instead. I didn't care for the fried but every one ate their food without complaint. We have never been back but it's still open so they are doing something right! read more

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Came as a party of 2 on a Sunday at 1:00 PM. There was no wait. This restaurant is located in an unassuming area. Parking: Spacious and easy to find. There's plenty of parking available in the back. Ambience: A laid-back sports bar vibe where people come to watch the game, enjoy good food, and relax. Service: Quick, friendly, and attentive. Food: Huge portions and a fantastic value compared to other BBQ joints. Country Fair Sandwich - 8/10: The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, paired with thin, crispy fries that were amazing. The mac and cheese was okay. Brisket Plate - 6/10: The brisket itself was a bit disappointing. It was fatty, slightly dry, and lukewarm. However, the sides of beans and coleslaw were solid and helped make the meal more enjoyable. Summary: Cali BBQ offers generous portions at a great price, which makes it a solid choice for casual BBQ dining. I would like to return to try their other menu items. read more

Cali BBQ - Country Fair Sandwich and Brisket Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

I heard online how this restaurant is one of the best barbecue in San Diego so I had to try it out. I was around 30 minutes away from this restaurant and I was able to order online. Once I arrived, I got a text message immediately stating the food was ready, and there was plenty of parking. I saw that inside had a lot of seating if you wanted to eat inside, but I wanted to take it to go. Once I took it home I thought everything was extremely delicious, moist and tasty. I tried the tri-tip and brisket meat and they were both so good! The total for both was around $57 and it was so filling and I had extra to eat later tonight. The sides are large and the meat portions are large as well. I highly recommend trying this location! read more

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Good food overall. I didn't particularly care for the Mac and cheese or cornbread, but the meat was very tender, and the peach cobbler was very sweet. The service was great, with friendly and helpful servers. The interior of the restaurant is nice and lively. I definitely recommend this place if you enjoy BBQ. read more

Cali BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Ribs were huge! Wedding beans great as usual with lots of pork in them. Look forward to ordering again. Also in love with their BBQ pork sandwich! read more

We used Cali BBQ for my father in law's memorial service. What a great choice. The food was Outstanding. Steven was so attentive throughout the process. We had planned for 75 people but there were more that ended up coming. So much food left over that we gave food to everyone to take home. Best BBQ in San Diego and that peach cobbler is soooo delicious. Thank you Cali BBQ. read more

Guys the brisket is to die for so much so I'm dead now love love love their jalapeño cheesy cornbread the pulled pork too omggg it was so tender and juicy yes this isn't the most serious review but ITS THE REALESTTT!!!‍ read more

So far this is my go to for bbq. It's Kansas style bbq that satisfies this Texan love for bbq until I get to Texas. I normally get the bbq pork ribs and the pull pork. The ribs are fall off the bone tender and the pull pork is flavorful. The order is enough to share with 2 people. I love the jalapeños muffins with their bbq beans. The service is always good whether I dine in or order out. The restaurant itself is clean with enough seating to satisfy a rush. Although the parking lot is small with ample parking. read more

Cali BBQ - 1/2 of an order of bbq ribs with pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

First time here with my bestie and not many people but lots of seats and a bar. Seated immediately and ordered a sweet tea and combo of rib tips and brisket which comes with cornbread, cole slaw and wedding beans. The meat was tender and fall off the bone . My bestie ordered the 1/2 pork ribs plate and we ordered a side of seasoned fries and onion rings which were enough to feed 4 lol . Service was good and bbq was amazing . Will definitely be coming back read more

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Was craving BBQ and decided to give this spot a try. Wish I can give them 4.5 stars. So close to 5 stars and better than 4 stars. Here's the breakdown of what we had and how we rated it. -BBQ Pulled Pork fries. Must try, fries were crispy and hot (just a tad too thick for me but they are average thickness). Sauce was on point. Needed a little more meat and then it would be an easy 5 stars. 4 stars all day -I had the Pulled pork combo plate w brisket & substitute coleslaw for onion rings. Onion rings- 4 stars. Fresh and crispy, just a tad too thick Wedding beans. If bbq beans and chili beans had an affair, this would be their child! 4 stars Brisket - sauce was on point, meat was delicious. If they could make the meat softer, easy 5 stars. 4.5 stars as is Pulled pork-same sauce, on point, and pulled pork was soft and tender. A little more seasoning and easy 5 stars. 4.5 stars as it sits Jalapeño corn bread. I don't try but wife did and said eh. 3 stars Mac n cheese- good but not great. Good texture. If it was a bit toasty on the edges, 5 stars. As is, 4.5 stars. Sweat tea. Homemade, maybe I'm too used to Texas Road House / Canes sweat tea. This was good but not as sweat as those mentioned. 4.5 stars Coleslaw. Still haven't had a coleslaw that was good. I would imagine if u like coleslaw, you'll like this one. 3 stars. Over all recommend and will come back. Staff is very friendly and place is nice and big with easy parking read more

Cali BBQ - Pulled Pork Combo #2 Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Ever since moving to San Diego I've had multiple people recommend Cali BBQ and we finally got to chance to understand why! It's absolutely delicious and the customer service here is impeccable ! We stopped by on a Sunday night , decided to eat in and we were able to find parking in the front . We were greeted as we walked in and taken to our table . As it was our first time we asked for recommendations , we tried the Aztec burger and the bbq ribs with Mac and cheese and fries ! Both meals were 10/10!! We are so happy we tried it it really beats out any bbq place we've ever tried , and exceeds all of the customer service it provides! read more

Cali BBQ - Aztec burger - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Food quality and taste is always on point. I can say from my recent visit the customer service is amazing and the food exceeds expectations every time. read more

Cali BBQ is a small chain. We like this one in Spring Valley, which is very close to San Diego. The place is ever so cute and it all smells of BBQ. It is super clean and very comfortable. You can dine inside or out, you can have take away and they deliver. They also cater, but that I know nothing about. They have everything in BBQ you could want. It is all slow cooked and now and again they will run out of things because they just can't rush slow cooking. They even have tail gate plates where you can get all the food you want for you and your friends and it not just a big mess when you get to your location. The service is kind and friendly. They know their menu well. They are pretty fast, be it for take away or eating there. We always eat there. My favorite is their brisket sandwiches. They are just the best with melt in your mouth brisket. Their ribs are so wonderful. All their sandwiches and plates are devine. Their fries are great, they even make great burgers. All of their sides are made with care. And their peach cobbler is the best and it is always fresh. If anywhere near Cali, you must try it. read more

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I went to Cali BBQ today after school. I tried the pork rib tips and onion rings. And brotha let me tell you. Me and my wife were lip smacking all the way on them ribs and rings. It was the Bomb . Only wish they had beef rib tips too. read more

If we are craving BBQ, this is where we come. I'm partial to the brisket. Had it on fries last time. Very good.

A friend of a friend recommended this place so we thought wed try it out. There were three of us and we decided to split the tailgaters feast and we definitely had leftovers. I dont even know here to start haha. So the meats. The brisket was so good! Same with the ribs and the tri tip. Juicy, good cuts of meat well seasoned and so good when dipped in bbq sauce. I'm not a huge pulled pork or bbq chicken person because it can be dry and, sadly, these two were a little dry. They do need a good amount of bbq sauce. As for the sides. I love baked beans, can't go wrong. The cornbread was moist, but also fell apart with is just right. The macaroni and cheese was okay, it was bad it was anything amazing, but solid. Im not the biggest coleslaw or mac salad fan so I can't review them in good conscience. The pickles on the meat plate, can't forget those, chefs kiss. Such a good deal for so much food. It fed two guys who can eat a lot plus me who eats a normal amount with good leftovers. read more

Cali BBQ - Tails - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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I was so excited to finally be able to go and get some barbecue food at your establishment. I remember I had been there 7 years ago and it was amazing! Especially the banana pudding. Yesterday I ordered a takeout the combo number one along with the peach cobbler. When I took a couple bites so I was very disappointed. The chicken was dry, the ribs were cold, the biscuit was dry so I didn't even eat that. Let's just say the best part of that meal were the beans. I did order the peach cobbler and I was terribly disappointed in that. It seemed to have come with clearly only two peaches so what it seemed I paid $10 for was a dump of flour and sugar on top of two peaches. I would like to say though those girls at the front were amazing super friendly and kind. Not sure what happened if you have new owners or what but greatly disappointed and I will not be back. read more

The best BBQ in Cali! The reception staff always greet you with a smile, the prices are affordable, and the food is delicious. Without a doubt, the best place to eat BBQ in California! read more

I really liked this place. I got the tri tip and brisket combo. I thought the tri tip would be the star or the show and it was really good. But I truly think that was the best brisket I've ever had! read more

Cali BBQ - Number 4 combo tri tip/brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

I just had to share how good this place is. The service was great. David is so pleasant and kind. He was very welcoming. We ordered the Tailgate which has literally everything. All the sides and all the meats in one order. They have TVs so you can watch sports while you enjoy their delicious bbq. They also offer a variety of adult beverages including beer, wine and cocktails. Perfect for a Friday family dinner. Did I mention they have kids menus with fun activities to keep them entertained? read more

Cali BBQ - Ribs, tri tip, half chicken, pulled pork, brisket and the best part was the rib tips - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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The food and service was amazing! The brisket is hands down the best we have had...We'll be back soon!

Went on a Sundary for dinner around 7pm and there weren't too many people inside. The inside is a pretty relaxed environment that has casual sports-bar vibe to it. Our waiter was very friendly and provided great service throughout the meal. We were a group of 3 and decided to go for the Tailgater BBQ Feast, which is marketed for feeding around 4-5 people. We definitely had leftovers but let's get into the food. Firstly, the fact it only costs $90 is a stealllllll! You get to sample pretty much everything on their menu and so for someone like myself who wants to try everything at BBQ places, this was perfect. My favorite cuts of meat were the rib tips, brisket, and tri-tip. I thought the flavors were very nice and the bbq sauce on the side was good too. For the sides, I really enjoyed all of them! Particularly the potato salad and jalapeno cheddar cornbread. Overall for the price and quality, it's hard to beat Cali BBQ in the San Diego area. Would defintely come back again! read more

Cali BBQ - Tailgater BBQ Feast - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

First time at Cali BBQ and it won't be the last. Walked in with no expectations, but David's service made the visit that much better! Super courteous, knowledgeable, gave great beer recs, and helped me land on the brisket. Perfectly smoky and tender, even better so with their house and jalapeño BBQ sauces. Nothing is better than a piece of meat that doesn't even need a knife to pick it apart. Sides (potato salad + mac salad) were flavor bombs. Loved the tangy kick in the potato salad and the unique dressing on the mac. Simple, clean presentations, and quick service without feeling rushed. Cozy vibe for a Thursday lunch crowd. I'll definitely be back next time with my girlfriend to explore more of the menu. Thank you David for the great experience! read more

Cali BBQ - AleSmith State Ale - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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I come here at least once a month with my boyfriend, we always sit in the same spot and get just about the same food. Absolutely delicious every time! read more

Cali BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Place was empty for a football Sunday .. ordered a brisket and ribs with sides... and it was drenched in bbq and now I know why ... The onion rings were ok. Mac and cheese bland . Brisket was dry .. Ribs were very good. Food 5 out of 10 Service 8 out of 10. Probably won't come back . Nice to try it out though read more

Cali BBQ - Is all the bbq sauce necessary ? Not a fan of - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

A rainy Christmas Eve so what sounded perfect is Cali barbecue! online ordering was simple, and the staff were gracious. The barbecue was devine. You can never go wrong with Cali barbecue. read more