BBQ Month @delshideout @dinecrg welcomes the flavors of the Philippines created by Chef Martin @chef_ecruz featured this weekend From chicken insal, smoked lechon pork belly, tri tip bistek, shrimp & pork lumpia, pancit, fried potatoes, steamed rice, and comforting tamarind pork soup... this BBQ feast brings smoky Texas BBQ together with Filipino comfort food for the ultimate fusion plate Family-friendly vibes, ice cold drinks, sports on every screen, and that low & slow BBQ goodness make this spot a must try in San Diego. read more

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Ate here today with the family. To start off, parking is a problem. They have a tiny parking lot bordered by 2 hotels. We parked down the road, about a 10 minute walk. We did not have a reservation, so we stood outside in the sun for about 30 minutes or so waiting for a table that could accommodate 8 people. I didn't plan the event myself, so I don't know if they even take reservations. If they do, then that's our fault. It is an open air concept, so it's very hot in the restaurant. You sit on hard chairs with a bicycle under the table that limits leg room. There is no shortage of hillbilly music to listen too as you dine on the ill seasoned subpar food. The beer menu sucks. Thankfully I didn't need to use the restroom. Who knows what I would have encountered there. The only positive thing I can think of is that the employees are friendly and accommodating. I would not recommend this place to anyone, nor would I return. If the restaurant offered to pay for a meal with drinks for our family, I still would not return. read more

The food is good but not great. There are a few desserts that are worth trying. The sauces are good as well. The staff can be great but some of them should look for a different line of work. Also the tables and condiment containers could use a good cleaning. We have been there several times and each time was okay. Nothing great that makes us want to go back. read more

I keep forgetting to place a review, primarily because the Brisket is that GOOD! Easy on the wallet too, and they know a little something something about Mac & Cheese. Try it. I promise you'll be satisfied to the extreme. Half-pound meat, any meat, $32.00 plus 2 sides. Save room 4 some Interesting desserts. read more

Del's Hideout - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

MAKI B is the best server, she is so friendly welcoming and on it. We came for a quick and random lunch on our anniversary and she was so fun and energetic. I feel like that's hard to find in food service, but everyone really was great from the second we waited in line to leaving. We had my mini dachshund with us and it was so hot outside and she welcomed us in to wait by the door. When our table wasn't ready they kept updating us and keeping us in the loop. The staff was friendly and so kind. I encountered the manager also and she was bubbly and fun. We had a real fun time laughing with Maki about an order of ranch, simple thing made fun. I can see how this can turn into a locals favorite spot. Will be back! Ambiance is cool, casual, fun and comfortable. read more

Del's Hideout - Banana pudding? GET IT - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting San Diego and the fam needed lunch after a visit at SDSU. Looked on yelp and this came up as highly rated. When I drove up, I was a little nervous because the location seemed odd with it being primary residential apartments but there were a lot of cars especially for mid day Tuesday so we went with it. It was taco Tuesday so I got three tacos and the house margarita. Chicken breast taco was so good and the crispy cod was even better. Margarita was good, simple traditional flavor and for $6 it was a steal! We also ordered the street corn, burger with fries and Cobb salad. Cobb was one of the best and chicken was very flavorful rather than bland and dry. Service was fast and super friendly! Never had to wait looking for water, food, check. Fries were tasty and only tip is if you like them a little crisper then ask for that. Taste is great but depends on personal preference. read more

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Shout out to Dulce for helping us grab some tables for our large party of almost 20 people, and to Alejandro for being such a great server! Stopped in last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Although Del's doesn't take reservations, we were able to snag a few tables right next to the kids play area. It was perfect since we had so many kids in our party. All the food was delicious -- from their baked beans, corn bread, onion rings, and to their barbecue selection. We ordered the 12 party meal plus some appetizers for the kids such as the Mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Everyone was commenting on how good everything was. Honestly, this has become one of our favorite barbecue spots! Their bbq sauce is also really good, it had the right amount of sweetness and slight tang without being too thick. Would definitely recommend to anyone who just wants to watch the game by themselves or bring a large party. Thank you Del's for making it a memorable night! read more

I was craving a pastrami sandwich, and a friend suggested checking out Del's, located where Nicolsi's used to be on Highway 8. It's a great little spot. I was welcomed by a nice selection of local draft beers, which is always a plus. I ordered the Reuben, and it was done very well. The bread was great, and the sauerkraut had good flavor--I just wished there had been a bit more of it, same with the pastrami. Still, the flavor was excellent. For my side, I chose the coleslaw, which was fresh and had a nice crunch. They also offer a solid selection of BBQ meats that I definitely plan to come back and try. Overall, it's well worth a stop. read more

Del's Hideout - Beer - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

I went with two friends who both grew up in the Midwest. They ordered the meatloaf, I got the pulled pork, and we all cleaned our plates. They got a ton of burger option ma too. Sides were on point. The vibe is relaxed, plenty of TV's to watched sports. One of my buddies even said it felt a tasted like back in the Midwest. Staff was super efficient and welcoming. Definitely coming back. read more

Del's Hideout - Menu. - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

We found out about this place in restaurant week. First plus point for them is they have the areas for the kids to play. My kids had a lot of fun. All of the staffs are very nice and friendly. To be honest, I didn't put too much expectation on the food before I came but it was a surprise for us. All of the food are delicious and the portion is big too. For appetizers we got brisket chili and best mac and cheese. It was so good. The classic burger is great. The meat is well seasoned and juicy. The best is part fowl sandwich, the sauce is a little spicy kick in and the chicken is juicy. I brought the left over home and the next day when I heat up, the chicken still moist and not dry. We got pecan pie and apple crisp. Both are great and not too sweet. I love the vibe here and will definitely come back read more

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I really appreciate how clean this restaurant is for a BBQ place. Too many of them get dirty and sticky but this place is clean and nice. They have their own parking lot which is perfect and it's accessible for people with disabilities. The service was amazing. Kind and knowledgeable staff all around. We got the platter for 2 that included chicken, pulled pork, brisket, corn bread, jalapeno hominy gratin, Mac and cheese, and beans. All about 60 bucks which is well worth it. The pork was by far the best, so juicy and flavorful. We also loved the chicken and brisket even if it was a tad on the dry side. The jalapeno hominy was AMAZING. Totally worth the up charge. What a unique little side dish, definitely something to try. The beans were also great and the Mac and cheese was pretty standard. I'm also super happy with the corn bread, I been to quite a few BBQ places and so far this corn bread has been as close to my mom's as I've found. Will definitely be back. read more

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I was looking for a spot to eat to satisfy all of us. Del's Hideout kept popping up over and over in all my searches so I decided that's THE spot. It did not disappoint. All of us left happy and full! Parking is easy. Easy to be there. Our server was amazing. 10/10 for Maki!!! Food was exactly what we hoped for!! Got the brisket 10/10 Ribs 10/10 Deviled Eggs 9/10 Mac and Cheese 10/10 Just go, don't second guess it!! You're welcome! read more

Del's Hideout - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

So so good ! Wow... 1st time here and we enjoyed our dinner Good was delicious. Real bbq flavor. Pulled pork - bomb and the burgers too Service was fast friendly and efficient. We met the manager or owner she's so nice and friendly to us Def a vibe inside. Casual and easy. Clean space and organize. Def coming back here again read more

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I was craving comfort food at the end of the year, December 31st, 2025. I didn't know exactly what I wanted, but I decided on a barbecue place by the name of Del's Hideout in San Diego, off of Waring Road. It's the perfect place for comfort food, any kind of barbecue you could possibly want. They have everything and anything barbecue. I didn't want to feel really full or sick to my stomach, so I ordered two brisket sliders. I am not much of a meat eater; I usually eat chicken or fish, but I decided to try the brisket sliders. I also ordered a little cup of mac and cheese. Everything was flavorful, tasty, tangy, and very delicious. I had a very friendly waitress, and the decor is relaxed and casual. They play a great selection of pop and country for a pleasant atmosphere. They had their Christmas tree up and TVs throughout the restaurant with sports on, plus a good-sized bar area. It's just a perfect casual dining spot in a local neighborhood to have delicious barbecue. What are you waiting for? Maybe place this on your dining list for 2026? Happy New Year 2026! . Be safe and God Bless everyone! #sandiego #yelpsandiego #yelp #sandiegocalifornia read more

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We arrived at Del's at about 5:30. It was pretty busy and we were seated at the last four-top table next to the noisy and bright arcade games. This was not the ideal place to enjoy a meal, but we didn't have a choice at that moment. So we perused the menu and made some important meal choices. M. opted for the two meat combo plate with tri-tip and brisket, collard greens, bacon potato salad & corn bread. I ordered the SOB Salad and a side of Mac n' Cheese. Waters w/ lemon to drink. Our waiter was friendly and gave us good service up until our food was delivered, and then he got a few new tables and got a bit swamped. Sadly, although our food came out promptly, it was pretty meh. M. said the tri-tip was mostly fat, the brisket lacked seasoning, and the BBQ sauce was underwhelming and ketchup-forward. He liked the collard greens and the cornbread. I tried the pickles and they were quite sweet and they had a strong and unpleasant aftertaste. I normally love pickles, but these were not it. My salad was huge, and the portion of crispy chicken was generous. I'm honestly not mad about the salad. The mac n' cheese was mild and tasty, but it was lukewarm. I would have enjoyed it more if it was hot. The arcade games got kind of busy while we were eating, and it felt like being in a Dave & Buster's which was not the vibe I was going for. M. nearly got hit in the head by a Dad toting a huge Trader Joe's bag and playing a Ninja Turtles game with his kiddo. So the ambiance of this place is part sports bar - part BBQ resto - and part kid-friendly family funhouse. It's super if that is what you are looking for. After finishing our food, we sat idly for ten minutes, and then a Manager inquired how were were doing. We asked for a to-go cup for the Mac and the check. She asked one of her co-workers to take care of that for us. The co-worker Dulce (sp) came by with the little electronic Toast card reader and said that our bill was $68.34. That didn't seem right to me even with tax, so I asked her to print it out. She came back with a printout and handed it to me. Turns out that the restaurant charges a 5% supplemental fee to "offset rising costs." At the time, I didn't realize (until I researched it while writing this review) that there was a note at the very bottom of the menu that indicated that this charge would be added to checks, but we could opt out if we wanted... so keep in mind that this fee is added, but no one tells you about it. So, long story short, the food is quite expensive for what you get, and the actual taste & quality of the food is hit or miss. I really wanted to like Del's because I'd heard and read good things & we were looking for a great BBQ spot because M. loves it, but unfortunately, today's visit will be our last. read more

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Came on a Wednesday as did not realize it was "kids eat free day" so the restaurant was packed with families. My friend and I sat at the bar. They have quick the extensive list of beers and I got a hazy ipa that was delicious. For food I got the pulled pork sandwich and opted for the street corn side. The food was delicious! The pulled pork had such a good flavor and didn't feel super fatty. Bbq sauce wasn't overloaded and the slaw added a nice crunch. The street corn was also surprising in a good way. I think they put a little cotija, lime and some spice as it had a little kick. Service was friendly! I think the only thing I'd say that wasn't great is the price is a bit high. It was $20 for just the sandwich and small side. read more

Del's Hideout - Street corn and pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

If you get the party plates, know that the sides are massive. We got a double order of fries and we didn't even finish half. Favorite part was the wings. That golden buffalo sauce was amazing. The chicken breast is probably the best I've had at a bbq restaurant like this. It was juicy and tender. A great place to bring a good amount of friends. Service was great and it felt like a local bar but with really good food. They have a play area outside for kids and a couple arcade games to keep them occupied while you eat and drink. Can imagine the place gets lit during Padres games and SDSU games read more

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Del's Hideout is one the many Cohn restaurants that provides great service and delicious food. It's located in a semi-weird spot in between hotels and residential area but pretty easy to find. There's enough on-site parking as well as street parking so that should not be an issue even on busier times. The restaurant has a fun vibe to it, arcades along the wall, a nice decent size bar and a play area for kids. We ordered a variety of things to share and they were all on-point. Del's got a full bar with several beers on tap as well as canned beers. We finished our meal with a Mexican Candy Shot which taste just like the real candy. Yum! read more

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First timer and loved it! Server Dae was great and helped me with menu choices by making recommendations. I choose the TJ Burger. It was a great burger but I forgot to request medium rare. It was a little too cooked for me. The onion rings were bomb so good. I also ordered a side of collard greens, which were also very good not bitter at all. The birthday boy was given a nice little treat - banana pudding and we all tasted some because Dae gave us extra spoons without us having to request them. I would definitely come back. We arrived a little after 1 PM on a Sunday with no wait time. But it began to fill up as we were leaving. The Charger game was on. Oh, and the Spiked Tea didn't disappoint read more

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I went for lunch today for restaurant week and sat at the bar. 3 courses for $25 is a steal. It was a lot of food and could only eat 1/2 of it so come hungry! Best Mac - solid appetizer Pulled pork sandwich and fries - also good and a huge meal; ask for a side of ranch (i think it was buttermilk ranch so tasty) Apple crumble with ice cream- was good but not sure if I would get it again The servers were attentive and it wasn't too crowded for lunch. They do have a parking lot out front so no issues parking The vibe is kind of a mix of southern restaurant and dive bar to me read more

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Memorial weekend and you would think the restaurant would plan accordingly but they ran out of pulled pork! They offered to double up on the brisket on the feast order, but didn't say anything about a surcharge. Very disappointed in getting the surcharge because they ran out of pulled pork. What's with putting dining table right next to the arcade machines? At least put the parties with kids at these tables and save the other tables for those that have no interest in arcade games read more

Service was fine. Ordered baby back ribs, brisket and BBQ chicken with baked beans and collard greens. The sides were prolly my favorite. Ribs were my least favorite. They were tough and the meat didn't fall of the bone. read more

I took my family for dinner after visiting San Diego. I chose bbq because of the great reviews on Yelp. Del's provided a fantastic experience for us and the food was delicious. The 24 hour wings and brisket chilli were great appetizers. The Partynof two feast was shared, along with a side of beef brisket and house made hot links. Everything was top notch. The meat was tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The hot link had a great kick. The mac and cheese was one of the best Ive ever had. We all left happy and full. Our waiter was friendly and fun. read more

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Loved this place! It truly is a "hideout." Such an adventure getting to this place . There is lots of parking in both the lot & on the street. We got there right at opening & got some food to go. It was all out in less than ten minutes. The plan was to stay & play but the play area for the kids was under construction at the time. They've got some fun arcade games in there too that helped keep the kids occupied. Our waitress was super sweet & attentive during the time that we were in there. Will definitely be coming back in a few weeks when we're able to check out the outdoor play area. Very relaxed restaurant. read more

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Came to celebrate hubby's birthday. Alejandro was friendly and helpful. Ask for him! Usually we avoid Friday night out due to crowds. Del's Hideout was very accommodating even with our group of 13 without a reservation. Food was amazing. Great barbeque sauce! A bit noisy, but manageable for a Friday night. read more

Del's Hideout - Onion ring...last of a large plate for an appetizer - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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First of all our server Maki was the best! She never left our drinks empty, she checked on us at appropriate times where it wasn't overbearing or where we had to search for her, and SHE is what pushed my rating to 5 otherwise it would've been a 4 because of the food and price. Now onto the food. We came on All Meat Mondays and boy did we indulge. We started off with onion rings and deviled eggs. The onion rings were good enough to share with 3-4 people and we absolutely loved the deviled eggs. We got the 4 meat with brisket, tri tip and 2 of the ribs. The brisket was a little dry, the tri tip was good, just a touch dry and the ribs were great. Cornbread was a little dry. As for the sides we ordered the cheesy hominy, (texture wise it threw me off and it was too starchy), the tri tip chili was good, would've been great with some sour cream, the street corn and greens were great. We should've just stuck with those instead of upgrading. As for the dessert, I should've went with what Maki suggested, but I like warm desserts with ice cream. We got the bread pudding and she was right, it would be great with a sauce. A great sauce would've been the sauce they put on the blondie at Applebees. Plus the ice cream scoop was rock solid we had to wait for it to melt a bit. Deviled eggs - 5/5 Onion rings - 5/5 Sweet tea - 5/5 Ribs- 5/5 Tri tip - 4/5 Brisket - 3/5 Cornbread - 3/5 Cheesy hominy gratin - 3/5 Chili - 4/5 Bread pudding - 3/5 All together it came to a little over $117 not including tip. Love the seating availability, it even has a play area for the kids. It's a no nonsense bbq spot, good for big parties or a family outing. read more

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Was greeted promptly upon entry and proceeded to be informed on the best items on the menu. Decided on the two people platter which included three types of meat, brisket, pulled pork, and a hot sausage link. Three sides were offered, coleslaw, baked beans, and street corn. They restaurant was decked out in SDSU gear and had a great bar selection. read more

Del's Hideout - Pulled pork baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread. Hot link, pulled pork, and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is properly named. You blink you could mis it. The food is a variety of options perfect for all occasions. The staff is super cool and ready to help make up your mind. The vibe is a party. Can't wait to bring my son who is back on leave . read more

Spent $30 on the prime beef brisket with two sides. The sides were solid, no complaints there but the brisket didn't really live up to the price. My biggest issue was the portion size, I just wish it was a bit bigger. Not bad overall, just not sure it was worth it. read more

Del's Hideout - Prime beef brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here twice now for Restaurant Week 2 years in a row because this place is BEYOND WORTH the price. I cannot even express how cheap the food is in comparison to other bbq places... not to mention, that this place also has deals monthly or even daily depending on the season/day. The sandwich always comes with a TON of fries. I feel like I always get full with the amount that they offer. The alcohol is always tasty and sweet. I would say that the onion rings are not my favorite, but I can see others who really enjoy it because of the batter. The bbq always hits, is juicy, seasoned well, and saucey! The ambiance is very much casual and can totally see a mixture of college students, sports lovers, bbq lovers, etc. dining at this spot. This place offers 10+ televisions so a sports day is a must here. Not to mention that there is also a kid section for the little ones. The bathrooms are clean but the extra door in the women's big stall always freaks me out for some reason. The parking is not the greatest, and sometimes you do have to parallel park on the street if none are available in the tiny lot that they have. The bbq sauce is SO tasty, so tasty that I even witnessed an elderly man squeeze the whole bottle into his to-go box. I do like how they put a squeeze bottle, role of paper towel, and utensils at each table. The dessert is the best way to end the meal here! I would come back not just for Restaurant Week 2026, but also anytime I am in the area and craving some bbq! read more

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As an SDSU grad and 'Aztec For Life' I was more than familiar with the location of Del's Hideout. As I recall, it used to be Nicolosi's back in the day, resplendent with Aztec and San Diego State pennants and memorabilia. Hooboy, has this neighborhood grown up ! I thought perhaps I was lost amid the new apartment buildings and condos, but sure enough, the restaurant showed up right where I remembered it to be. It is less a college hangout now and more a family barbecue restaurant, a few token Aztec reminders here and there, and way more TVs. There are daily specials, and families love the Wednesday Special, Kids Eat Free. Since it was Thursday, I chose the special, a draft beer, fries and a cheeseburger for about $19. The beer was served in an ice cold glass, but the fries were mediocre, not exactly hot and somewhat hard. The star of this show was definitely the cheeseburger, which was outstanding. A fresh bun, pickles, lettuce, cheese and a nice juicy meat patty. Unfortunately the seating is fast food quality, hard seats designed more for turnover than comfort. Parking can get scarce during peak hours, despite a decently sized lot. read more

TL;DR: Good BBQ with average service. Relaxed environment with fun for the whole family Came on a Sunday afternoon and there was plenty of parking and tables available. Like another Yelper stated, we (4top) were denied a larger table even though the restaurant was only at 20% capacity.. We ordered: - Ribs: Fall off the bone tender and juicy - Chicken: dry inside and overcompensated by sauce - Brisket: juicy, fatty, great bark and smoke Sides: - potato salad: skipping this next time - killer beans: not sure what made these killer but we didn't bother finishing - collard greens: 100% must get side! Super delicious - cornbread: it's aite Note: there is a "supplemental fee" of 5% which seems odd since it's not like service really stepped it up but I guess that's the price of inflation now We like Del's and will likely be back for future BBQ cravings - hoping the lacking service was just a one-time thing Cheers, Del's! read more

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Me and my homegirl went out to eat here it was our first time the ambiance gave southern a little which I love and service was great and quick we got seated quickly. The food was so good only thing I didn't like was the sausage hot links other than that everything was so good and the waiter/waitresses were super nice and welcoming I had a good experience and time and I definitely recommend going I will be back! read more

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Hideout is right!!! Del's Hideout is tucked among other businesses and apartment complexes. Found this place scrolling through our phones for Cohn restaurants. We definitely would have missed it if we were just driving by. Loved being greeted effusively by Alicia the second we stepped inside. It wasn't just us. She greeted everyone that way. She also checked in on us , so she was quickly on hand to order additional Texas Toast for us. We asked what her favorite menu items were and brisket rolled off her tongue like that delicious sweet tea they serve. We wanted this meal to double as a late lunch/early dinner, so we listened carefully to how Alejandro responded to our questions about menu items. Between the two them, Alicia and Alejandro wisely spoke highly of the brisket as their favorite meat item. Every item was cooked or prepared to perfection. No joke. Even the bread and butter pickles they served on the side were delicious. The baby back ribs and brisket plate were awesome. Maggie had - and loved Jeremy's Rueben. Underneath the sports vibe of the decor and TV offerings is this really groovy vibe in the pictures, posters. Even the women's bathroom had great pictures and quotes. Loved seeing families having a meal here. This is clearly a local favorite. We didn't have room to eat dessert on the spot, so we ordered banana pudding to go. While we enjoyed our meals, a range of great songs played over the sound system. Something for all tastes. It was our first time here and we will definitely come back with friends. So, we didn't hesitate to sign up for the loyalty program. read more

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I've stopped here twice now and have had wonderful service and delicious food and beer both times. The Best Mac is a must, it's a great shareable for two people. Burgers are tasty and they can sub an impossible patty. Fish & Chips are tasty and enough to share. The batter can be a bit thick, but it's delicious! Fries and ranch are top tier. Definitely go on a taco Tuesday! The tacos are big enough to share (with another app or side). I honestly haven't had anything that I didn't enjoy. They also have a house blonde beer that you can get 28oz for $7.50. They also have an extensive liquor and tap list. read more

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I was really excited to try this place out. But if I'm being honest, it's not that great. Food was okay 5/10. Brisket and sausage were on the dry side. And the onion rings had no meat! All batter, but no meat. Service was good. Our waiter was super friendly and amicable. The ambiance was lively (plenty of tv screens to catch a sports game). They had a wide selection of draft beer and IPA'S. I am a fervent believer in second chances. So, we will definitely be back for another try. read more

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Glad we got there when we did because parking was at a premium when we left. Immediately we were seated & greeted by our server. After examining the menu with so many items to look & chose from. We split a barbecue platter & ordered side salads. Plenty of very good food & cocktails. Very clean & laid out facility & our server (Derek) was awesome! read more

Place is normally good but last time I went it wasn't as it was end of day scraps dry and not good. This place is expensive so that stopped me from going when the food quality goes down and is not consistently good. It's a hit or miss here. read more

Food was amazing!!! Bbq chicken a little too saucey for my liking but the flavor is there!!!! Brisket is delicious and ribs are fall off the bone!!! Must must get the collard greens Service was average. They weren't full and they wouldn't let us sit on a big table even though there were a lot open because it's meant for big tables only. We were a group of 4 Ambiance is chill! feels like a pub or a bbq house with tvs for games and also has some video game machines on the side. Dogs are allowed. Parking is smooth! Would recommend. One of the better bbq in sd read more

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Nice little tucked away BBQ spot in San Diego. It's large and open and has lots of TVs for sports viewing. They also have happy hour during football Sunday. Got a giant mug of their house ale for like 2$. The BBQ meats in their combos were not standout just solid bbq. But their 24 hours wings were delicious. Juicy and it's nice to have wings with that smoke flavor to them. Their spicy bbq and golden sauce also hit! Their beans were also great. Ate almost more like a chili. Servers were friendly and helpful. I'd definitely come back for the quality of service and the ease of getting good food. read more