Be careful- you will become addicted! This food was soooo good and the portions were insane (in the best way). I got the rib tip plate and the meat was sooo tender and amazing and sides were great. Our server was a guy, I didn't catch his name but he was really nice and attentive. Everyone was very friendly and it gave a sports bar vibe. I have already ordered the food again for delivery and recommended it to my friends. Great happy hour too! 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

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

I'd give this place 0 stars if I could!!! I ordered from this place on Uber Eats, and I was given slices of fat. All fat. I tried picking it apart hoping there was some meat on there ~somewhere~ but no. I was extremely disappointed, I immediately got a refund and I would NEVER recommend this place ever. Sad 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

The food and service was great for our group of 10. From start to finish, we had a consistent level of service and we can't wait to go back again! It was nice that we had a space that fit us all and we didn't bother others with all our laughter and talking over each other read more

Food was really good I really enjoyed it every thing was great we got a 90$ plate for 4 and it filled us all up some of the best Mac and cheese i ever bbq was also great they have great service food came quick too didn't take that long. Ambiance of the store was nice too could work on it a little but it was still great definitely a must try 5/5 stars!! read more

Cali BBQ - 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

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I was in the mood for barbecue and meeting up with my "faux" family, I decided on Cali because it's sit-down and there's a server. But also because the barbecue is soooooo dang good! We ordered 20 wings and our friendly server asked if we wanted to divide them in half with different sauces, very cool! I ordered the tail-gate meal which came with a half chicken, tri tip, brisket, and pulled pork. You also get four large sides and jalapeno corn muffins. Everything was sooooo good! This was also my first time sitting inside. Great dining area for large parties! My "sons" and their families enjoyed everything! Definitely worth the drive out! read more

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

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

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

Stopped here on a Wednesday Night for wings. They used to have "Wing Wednesdays" but not anymore. They just have the wings at a set price now. The place was not packed, which was great. We walked in and we were able to choose where we wanted to sit so we chose the dining area section near the bar. There was only one other couple there seated and they were leaving. Another couple arrived about 5mins after us and also chose to sit in the same area. Our server came over and took our drink order. They do not have 0% Alcohol beers here, which was surprising. We ordered: 10 piece wings with Buffalo and BBQ Sauce (5 of each sauce) and a hot link sandwich with tater tots. I asked for extra blue cheese dressing on the side. The wings came out with a lot if fresh carrots and celery, and it was yummy. The wings themselves were perfectly cooked. We enjoyed the food and we will come again. 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

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

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Smoke Signals from BBQ Heaven Cali Comfort BBQ doesn't just serve food--it serves a feeling. And that feeling is full-belly bliss with a side of smoke, soul, and SoCal charm. As a Yelp Elite, I've sampled pitmasters from coast to coast, but Cali Comfort brings something uniquely special to the table: a blend of family-owned hospitality and legit low-and-slow mastery. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is warm, welcoming, and authentically San Diego BBQ culture--yes, that's a thing, and it tastes amazing. Let's talk meat: The slow-smoked brisket? Unreal. Rich marbling, a textbook bark, and that deep smoke ring that proves they know their craft. The St. Louis ribs were glazed with just the right amount of tangy-sweet sauce and had that ideal pull--none of that boiled-fall-apart nonsense here. And the pulled pork? Juicy, flavorful, and piled high. Pro move: dunk it in their house BBQ sauce--pure fire. The sides? Not just filler. The baked beans pack a smoky punch, the mac & cheese is creamy with a sharp cheddar bite, and the potato salad? Grandma-level good. Oh--and the cornbread? Buttery, crumbly perfection with a drizzle of honey that I'll be dreaming about. What sets Cali Comfort apart isn't just the food--it's the people. Service here is next-level friendly, and it's clear everyone loves being part of something bigger than BBQ. I got to chat with one of the owners and learned about their commitment to community, podcasting, and local sports. (Yes, they're that cool.) Whether you're in it for brisket, beer, or good vibes, Cali Comfort delivers on all fronts. Easily one of my top BBQ spots in Southern California--and yes, worth the drive. read more

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

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

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

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

The food is delicious. The customer service was OK. The manager Erik chose not to listen to my complaint. It was my second time there the first time I try the peach cobbler and it was delicious so I ordered it on my second trip there I waited almost 40 minutes for it so I ask her to take home after it literally took 40 minutes and I had already paid for it and they give it to me cold his response is what do you want me to do for you? His second response was a huff and puff while I was walking out the door didn't even wait for me to walk out the door, which I feel that if you really wanted to help me out in anyway as customer service, you could've at least waited to complain about me when I was out the door. It was one of the worst experiences I have experienced. read more

Cali BBQ came through for us this THANKSGIVING since we got ill at the last minute with the flu. It was such a blessing to have homecooked food when we needed it. Ordered the Tailgaters platter. Perfect for our family. read more

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Service was great. The girls were on top of things. Ambiance was a chill vibe, they have a bar. Photo of QR code to order and pay, super easy. Food comes out quick and in big portions. If only they had cornbread without the jalapeño's, everything else was good. read more

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I had the Cali BBQ team cater my small party last weekend. Steve was our caterer and was fantastic! He arrived early, worked the serving details with my and ensured we had the best experience. The food was phenomenal! We order the 3-meat course with the beans, cheesy cornbread and peach cobbler. I received many compliments. The brisket and cobbler we the most popular. Soo good! I will gladly recommend Cali BBQ to all of my friends! read more

This is not my first time here. So when I went there, I was expecting a lot more. The service was amazing. The young lady that took my order was very nice. Polite, the food tastes amazing. The portion side was extremely disappointing.Especially for the price if i'm paying nineteen dollars for a brisket sandwich that comes with fries Should most Definitely have more than a 1/2, a slice of meat on it. The portion sized sucked! I felt like I was served a Bologna sandwich, very disappointing for $19. I will prefer to go down the street to the shack. At least the portion sizes are well worth the amount you pay for it. read more

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I first tried Cali BBQ two years ago and it became my standard for BBQ in San Diego. Before moving to California I was living in the South, I've eaten a lot of excellent BBQ. Cali BBQ knows what's up. Everything is fantastic. I don't think anything you get will be the wrong choice. If I want pulled, I go with the county fair sandwich. Most visits I'll just get one of their BBQ plates. Save room for dessert - their peach cobbler is delish. read more

If you like BBQ, this is the place! The service is wonderful and friendly, and the food is so good! I love their brisket and potato salad, and my husband likes everything he tries... and although we are too full for dessert while there, we like to take a peach cobbler home... incredible read more

Really good bbq! Brisket was super tender. Beans had super good flavor with chunks of meat inside. Onion rings were crisp and the ranch dressing was so good. Lots of areas inside to sit. Our server was so nice she put us in the coolest room since we were hot! They have outdoor seating too. The area looks a bit sketchy outside but it is nice and clean inside, don't let the outside fool you. The restaurant is clean, with a ton of TV's sports everywhere. Service was quick! The stuffed jalapeños were bomb! Super cheesy goodness, not spicy, I wish they had a little kick. Great for large parties or team parties. Everyone was happy with their food. I do wish they served burnt ends. They do have some parking but not a ton. Lots of people picked up food to go. I will be back. A bit more decoration in some of the rooms would have made for better ambiance. The main room is the nicest. read more

The manager contacted me and made me feel a lot better by offering me a $15 gift card. When we went back out there recently so we decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed in the weight this time. 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

Delicious, ready on time and big portions! The county fair sandwich is incredible. We will definitely be eating here again!

I've been here way back when they first opened but haven't gotten the chance to come back after that until now. We were in the area, well not exactly, took a little bit maneuvering to get to, but we made it. Big lot in the back to park. Plenty of seating, we sat in the bar area. We ordered a sampler of pork ribs, brisket with fries and slaw. We also got the tri tip burger with Mac salad. The meats are just as good as I remember. Good smoke and seasoning to it. Their tri tip sandwich was my favorite as the meat wasn't tough and had good flavors. It's def better than Phil's. We asked for extra bbq sauce and extra pickles which gave it an extra kick. The fries were also nice and crunchy. If only they had a closer location to san diego central! read more

Cali BBQ - Tri tip burger and Mac salad - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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OMG I have had lots of BBQ and overall this is the BEST! I've had BBQ in Memphis at B.B. King's but this place right here knocks everybody out the park! Friendly staff, service excellent, clean bathroom and surroundings and easy parking. Now let's get to the important stuff; I had the OG combo with1/2 rack ribs & brisket & I stayed with recommended sides the wedding beans and coleslaw. The platter comes with extra barbecue sauce which is fantastic just a little sweet and just a little spicy, a small side of pickles with pickled onions classic and jalapeno cheese cornbread muffin. When I say everything on this platter was perfect it was perfect the cornbread was moist it wasn't dried out the pickled pickles and onion made a good cleanse for your palate, the ribs and the brisket just fell apart so tender and the coleslaw was fresh not too saucy but let me tell you these wedding beans oh baby they got pulled pork in them they got red and green peppers and some onion they are a meal in itself right there. These beans they are so tasty and they got a little heat on the back end which is perfect. I had a sweet tea to wash it all down and it wasn't too sweet it would rot your teeth out it was just perfect and got the only dessert besides ice cream on the menu a peach cobbler to take home and I guarantee is going to be great just like everything else was. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu and it'll probably be them onion rings and a smashburger. Awesome job guys keep it up this is a great place! read more

Cali BBQ - OG Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Spring Valley, California

I always order from Cali BBQ to go and they never miss. Their food is always served on time and their staff gives great customer service. As far as ordering for pick up goes, their lobby is spacious with plenty of seating, music, and a full menu display. Thank you Cali BBQ for serving up the best bbq for my birthday and other special occasions. read more

Did some door dash from this spot and overall thought it was pretty good. It's always great to get some BBQ, especially on vacation. They have pretty good ribs and thought their potato salad was exceptional. Price was kinda high for two sets, but still good overall. If you like BBQ, buy with confidence. read more

We wanted to like this place so much, but unfortunately it wasn't very good. We both ordered plates with 2 sides that came with cornbread. The tri tip was thin, hardly warm and very oily. I was surprised and disappointed. The Mac n cheese had close to no flavor at all and almost only tasted like macaroni. The tater tots were the best part of my plate and were so perfectly cooked and crunchy on the outside. The pickled red onions didn't taste fresh. Hubs brisket was hardly warm, and was just ok. The coleslaw was a disappointment and had bad flavor and didn't taste fresh. Hubs really loved the beans as they had a great flavor. He really liked the cornbread as well and it had good consistency and flavor. We both liked the burnt ends as well, although oily. The ambiance was ok, nothing special. The service was very good and we really liked our server. He was very attentive and helpful even when he was clocking out. He came over to check on us an appropriate amount of times and got us everything we needed. We would go back for the beans, cornbread and burnt ends as those were the best and very good. read more

This review is not about the the food it's about the service. If you are planning to order a catering service please read this first. First off this was a highly recommended place from a navy Lieutenant that recently use their service for catering because the food was great and I recommend it to my boss. We ordered 5 days ahead for a $900 worth of food including 10% Catering service fee (understandable), $35.99 delivery fee (good deal) and $50 tip for the delivery driver. With all this you would think that you'll get a lil bit of customer service when you call them and ask a pretty standard basic question. If the food is on the way. When the order was place we ask to have it at 12pm (lunch time). My boss call to follow up at 11:45am just to make sure it's on its way. The manager who pick up the call said we still have to prepare it and get it ready. She ask why it wasn't prepare earlier as it's requested to be delivered by 12pm. The manager then say do you want it or not?, If you hang up now I can get it ready and get it on its way. (WTF! Ofcoarse we want it) I just told by boss to calm down we have 35 people to feed we cannot go down to her level. We let it slide for now and just ask politely to give us eta so we communicate it to the rest of the people who will be waiting. If you as a manager cannot take a simple basic question without getting mad. Food customer service is not for you. For anyone that's thinking of placing catering for this restaurant the expected time online is not the expected time you'll get it so make sure to give yourself atleast 1hr. Wiggle room for delivery and preparation. For the manager on duty yesteday 9/30/25 around 11:30am-12pm. I would like you to apologize to my boss on how you talked to her and treated like a piece of *! I'll be sending a private message with our receipt and her contact info. I feel so ashamed that I recommended this place and how the whole situation was handled. The food may taste good to others but it definitely left a bad taste to mine. Good luck to everyone and hopefully you'll get a better service than we do. read more

We've come here in person & also used Cali BBQ for catering a couple of times now. Easy! Delicious! I like the bbq ribs and the bbq chicken best. Honestly I prefer my family's homemade beans, Mac n Cheese, and greens-- most sides. But if I'm buying, these guys are really reasonable for a delicious meal or catering service. read more

good food, good service, nice and clean, and the food was delicious. The lady that waited on, this was very pleasant as was the bartender read more

Great food. Great service . Always have a ball game on. Have been going there for several years and I've never been disappointed.