I actually wasn't thrilled with this spot the first couple of times I tried them in years past, but…read morerecently came across them and gave them another go and I'm very glad I did. They really seem to have come into their own and everything we had was many tiers above our previous experience. Meat was smoky, juicy, and no sauce was even needed - honestly would have diminished the enjoyment of that perfectly seasoned bark. The menu is both traditional and eclectic with some fun twists like the BBQ nachos I particularly enjoyed. Quantity and quality was great, value for the money was competitive for the type of food and the area. The proprietors are so consistently friendly, fun, and sweet - we've always wanted to like the food better because we liked them so much - and now we do. They frequent great breweries with good vibes

Smoked chicken is flavorful, moist, and overall delicious. The sides here are also great. I love…read moretheir bbq sauces as well. Great business customer service and nice place to pickup delicious bbq.

Was excited to try these as a big fan of fries/mayo from Belgium and the Netherlands and happened…read moreto run across them at the sunset market. The line was long making it a popular spot even among all the other tents. The service was quick though as the menu is small. Would try again!

A vendor that I don't see very often at Hillcrest Farmers Market so I had to try it! I got the…read moremedium size fries and it was a perfect snack while walking around because it's served in a cone shaped holder. The fresh cut Belgian fries are thick and tasted like they were just freshly made. The fries are served with either ketchup or aioli and I went with the aioli which was a perfect dip. The medium size comes with a lot so this can easily be shared!

This place was such a happy find for someone trying to stay on the healthier side (well, on the…read morebalanced side at least) while roaming the fair. As all fair food is, it was pretty pricy but you're to expect that here. Serving size wasn't anything crazy but it was definitely enough to satisfy hunger and have room for other fair treats if that's your thing. Flavor was decent, but the best thing about this place was for sure how fresh it tasted. Every ingredient was high quality and clean. It was definitely a nice alternative to everything else around. Staff was friendly too. I can for sure see myself coming here every time I visit the fair in the future

Palapa Taco is better than most of the other food options at the fair. I know, that's not saying…read moremuch. But beggars can't be choosers and it's a good grease free / healthier option. Burritos - pinto beans, shredded lettuce, un-melted cheese, and fresh grilled carne asada or fried fish.. This is still better than most fair food, but a sad interpretation of a San Diego taco shop burrito. Tacos might be the better option. - Never a fan of shredded lettuce put inside a burrito. - You'll smell their grilled carne asada all the way down food stand row. Just look for smoke..

I cannot recommend this place enough! They catered lunch for my office (60 people) with a days…read morenotice. It was delicious! Probably the best BBQ I have had. All my staff was raving about how good it was and asking where I ordered it from. Briana and her sister were so helpful. They are already asking when we are having it again :)

Ohh shout out to Up in Smoke BBQ! We have ordered from them many times going back to San Marcos…read more Their food is delicious and the portions are huge. We ordered a bit late tonight but they put the order through. They were out of the chili so substituted their mac and cheese which is delish! They even put in a sweet note to let us know they substituted and gave us a larger portion and a some little extras. Hub got the two meat combo and I had the pulled pork sandwich. Best BBQ in North County! I have enough leftovers for two more sandwiches! Thank you Up in Smoke for the delicious food and great customer service. Sorry if we kept you open a little late.

Really enjoy having this place close by the pool. Really friendly staff and great cocktails to…read morebring poolside. Nice little snacks like chips and guacamole to nom on. It's relatively new but really great addition to the hotel!

I was just minding my own business by the pool when I got a little hungry.I thought to myself,I'll…read morejust get a bite.I skimmed through the menu and I saw tacos.Perfect I'll order one of each. The first one blew me away.A fish taco with pico de gallo with crumbled ceso fresco and freshly chopped cabbage,wow.I thought to myself,I'm good I don't need to have another taco.Boy was I wrong.Next I had the porky belly taco.Talk about a tsunami in your mouth.They failed to mention that they were going to add pineapple.Oh yeah babe!Every taste bud in my mouth was going crazy.The pork belly and pineapple came together like an eclipse.Im going to say it, Twenty/20 needs to put this on their menu.Well Chef Jullian C ,your tacos came in like a wrecking ball,and you broke my taste buds.

My employer hired Culinary Elite (Dougie's Best Cheesesteaks) to cater an employee appreciation…read morelunch. Three guys and a gal set up shop with two EZ-Ups and a couple of flat tops for cooking. There were four sandwich offerings on the menu board. Classic Philly: steak, onions, & white American cheese The Works: steak, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & white American cheese BBQ Chicken: chicken, onions, bell peppers, BBQ sauce & white American cheese Philly Bomb: steak, onions bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry peppers & white American cheese. All served on a quality Amoroso roll. I chose the Classic. It was a very good sandwich. The roll was excellent. The meat was tender, seasoned and grilled nicely. It was a little light on the onions and cheese, that'd be my only small complaint. Would I recommend? Absolutely.

Looking for something to eat for breakfast at the Poway Farmer's Market and we stumbled upon this…read morePhilly Cheesesteak place. I know, you're thinking, a philly cheesesteak for breakfast? Heck yeah! Why not? Since we didn't want to eat too much and wanted to try other things, we opted to share one Philly Cheesesteak. In it's simplified form, steak and cheese. It was so yummy! My husband even declared it the best he's had in San Diego. The guy asked if we were sharing and even split it on trays for us which was thoughtful and nice. The pickled veggies on the side was a nice touch and different. In fact, after we grabbed all our produce from the farmers market, we almost went back to purchase ANOTHER philly cheesesteak. Haha. But we had some other plans after so we didn't. Will definitely come back!

I just came home from an event at Bermuda club where red oven was the caterer. I'm so picky about…read morefood and I can honestly say that I was so impressed by everything I tried. I wish I'd taken more photos but I didn't expect to be as wowed as I was. We started out with a grazing table/ charcuterie. There were so many unique flavorful items. Cheeses, fresh pizza dough bread (perfectly seasoned), fruit, berries, jerky, jams, crackers, smoked tomatoes, marinated carrots,peppers, chocolate espresso beans, pistachio chocolate covered toffee and more. Later, they had a large spread of several pizza/ pinsas (mozzarella, lemon, vegetable, sausage, blueberry (surprisingly good). Veggies like cabbage, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. Moroccan chicken, beef with chimichurri? And salad. Every single thing I ate was fantastic. It takes a lot to impress me and I was humbled. The staff was friendly, kind and informative about each item and their ingredients. I would give more than 5 stars if I could. The blueberry and lemon pizzas were something I have never tried and now I wonder where they have been. I have been missing out! If you need a caterer do not hesitate! I am thinking of planning a party in June and will be enquiring further.

So we got a brief taste of what they have to offer and let me tell you... I can't wait to get more!…read moreThey were one of the vendors at the Yelp Elite chingy in Carlsbad last week. Brick oven pizza and fresh herbs were in mass. Being in an outdoor setting didn't seem to affect them, they seemed right at home. Very personable, a passion for what they do! We tasted what they had out and I can't wait for more! Look for another review in the near future.

Tacos and beer steps from the water…read more A bit pricey but a better option than pizza if you ask me. It's a relaxing option with shorter lines. Service is good and served with a smile. Not comparable to Tacos El Gordo or TJ Tacos by any means as it's lacking in all the extra ingredients but still very filling. Wish they had grilled onions and jalapenos to chomp down with the tacos.

Holy cow so expensive and where are the ingredients??…read more Came here for lunch because it's next to the lazy river in the waterpark. We ordered 3 tacos each variety. The fish taco was $4, overly fried, lots of batter with a tiny piece of fish, taste like aged oil. The carnitas was slightly better but just had carnitas, no cilantro or anything else. So weird. Same with the beef $5, no ingredients except for the meat and the taco was tiny. Theme park food is always terrible. Keep your expectations low.