By far the best soy-marinated rib, I was surprised! ... good service too…read more bring your family, its literally next to a cool park in case the young ones want to play while you eat and drink.

Great food, Staff are always friendly, service is consistent during lunch special. Our goto spot…read morefor kbbq. Thank you!

Welcomed with open arms We were seated quickly and…read morepresented a menu that was quite diverse ! Solid drink options and appetizers for days Halle was our server ! She was kind and attentive ! Made some great recommendations followed by fast service ! Definitely an asset at this location Food turned out delicious ! Scored myself a simple Brisket sandwich that hit all the check marks Will most certainly be back

Hailey was our waitress and she was great. It was our first time and she was super helpful and made…read moregreat recommendations. The food and her friendliness will bring us back for sure, and to try that beef rib. A neighboring table ordered that and it's a must try they said.

Good Hometown BBQ spot you going to love to come bring a cigar and have a drink…read more I recommend you come here and have a drink and relax.

Bowllegged BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype!…read more I ordered the leg and thigh combo plate with collard greens and mac & cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor. The chicken was so incredibly tender that it literally fell right off the bone. You can tell it was cooked with care. The collard greens and mac & cheese were both perfectly seasoned and tasted just like true comfort food. To wash it all down, I had a Tito's with pineapple and cranberry juice with a dash of the Bowllegged Welcomin' . Let me just say, it was the perfect pairing! Beyond the food, the atmosphere really stood out. The artwork both inside and outside gives the place so much personality, and with plenty of TVs and shaded outdoor seating, it's a great spot to kick back and enjoy your meal on a sunny San Diego day. The whole place has a soulful, welcoming vibe that truly felt like home. Thank you to everyone at Bowllegged BBQ for such a great experience. This is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in San Diego. I'll absolutely be back for more!

I wish I had come here sooner. Got here on a Friday at 12 because I finally had a weekday off to do…read morethe boots on the ground journalism people deserve. Ordering was quick and simple at its own window the. We got a booth by the bar. We had a buzzer that rang almost immediately. I grabbed my own michelada while my partner was grabbing the food. They had on a few movies no loud music blaring and I can see it would get loud when packed. Brisket was amazing and this is my go to next time. The jalapeño link was also delicious. The beef rib was a lil dry which was disappointing I love a good beef rib. Pulled pork would be great on a sandwich. Cole slaw had no onions and it was my perfect complement to the bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese was sooooo rich and delicious. Quick tip ask for more bbq sauce if you're like me and drown your meat. Michelada was ok I'll probably just get a beer next time.

Visit October 2026…read more 3.5 stars Came here on a Friday evening about 8p. Got parking right in front and walked right up to the cashier. So nice! Problem though by that time some of the items were already sold out. Live and learn. No tri tip, links, or beef ribs. Just two of the three things I had zeroed on when looking online. Thank goodness they still had brisket! I noticed that the larger pieces which I assume were from the center of the cut were tender and juicy but some of the smaller pieces were drier and needed sauce. So that was a bit of a mix mix. Pork ribs. Could have been better. Red chili: I liked this a lot. Generous chunks of beef. Great seasoning. Sides: the fries and mac cheese are outstanding! Ambiance is lively. A lot of Halloween decor. Family friendly! Ample outdoor and inside (where bar is). Large beer menu. Order food at window. We got our food immediately at the window and just needed to find a table. There was a very pleasant young man working the tables. Very cheerful. Note: I have had take out before and the tri tip was great. So bummed wasn't there. Rating based on my dine in experience.

I truly don't know how I've never rated this place. WE LOVE IT HERE. My fiance doesn't even like…read moreBBQ and this is a staple in our house. We always have friendly and fast service, the menu is extensive, everything we've ever tried is amazing and the beers are always cold! Can't ask for much more... except there is! The portions are huge! Each reasonably priced meal is at least 3 meals for me. The meat (especially the tri tip - IMO my fave) is so tender and juicy! They have a wide range of sauces to try and I love the horseradish cream. They have indoor and outdoor seating, are dog friendly and only open Thursday-Sunday so beware! Don't skip on this spot because it's a little hidden (industrial area of El Cajon). It's well worth the adventure to get there! Ps. The sides are amazing too... corn bread, potato salad, beans, coleslaw... regular salad with homemade ranch... oh em gee. My mouth is watering thinking about it!

Can here on a Sunday late afternoon. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but filled up throughout…read moreour time there. Anyways.. we ordered at the counter and our food was brought out to us after just a few minutes.. I got there pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich had a huge amount of pulled pork. This, and their tri tip sandwich was savory and satisfying. Husband got the baby back ribs. They came off the bone easily. My family esp enjoyed their Mac n cheese balls with the dip that comes it. The sides are purchased separate and come in generous sharing portions. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and onion rings. All nice n crisp. By that point, I was too full and took some bread pudding home for later. I enjoyed the flavor, but the texture was bit too mushy for me. The ladies working were incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone. A nice casual, clean dining area. There were multiple TVs on showing sports, without it being super loud. The dining area was actually a bit quiet until more people started showing up. Prices are fair. Definitely a place to try.

There are some problem areas in this venue. Not enough…read morepeople working. The structure of the very system they have in place. How clean the restaurant looks. I never point out the vibe, but on a Saturday night, the lack of vibe was concerning. Food wise. Mac and cheese, 3/5. That's a lot of corners being cut to make this. Tritip. 4/5. There was bit of uncomfortable burnt flavor on it. Like bit too much. Beef ribs. 5/5. This one was great. Overall, between 3 or 4 stars. I will go for 4. Also, can you give us an option of having bbq sauce on the side and table salt on every table?

We came here bc my husband had seen them on social media, idk which app or how long ago but thats…read morewhy we came. I decided to check reviews before hand and read how bad this place had gotten. So I showed up with low expectations just in case. Parking is small, and we easily found a stall, no problem. We went in, and immediately super dim in there. No one was inside, other than the lady taking our order. That's all I could see. Given what I had read online I asked what was the specialty, she suggested the ribs, potato salad, and mac salad. So I took that, I told her we would take one slab dinner. Drinks were only canned, no fountain. We decided to sit outside bc inside was not inviting at all. We asked the lady and she said sure, to go ahead and we did. Outdoor they had a nice sitting area, with mosaic style tables and chairs. They were dusty given the recent weather, but the lady who took our order quickly came out to wipe them down. Food came out, ribs were tender and falling off the bone. They were a bit over sauced but flavor wise, way better than I thought. The sides were not my favorite, but they were fine, tasted fresh and large portions, 16-20 oz cup. Not sure if the cost justified what we got, came out to about $50 for one slab, two sides, and one can soda. Three of us shared it, but we were satiated. I hope this place turns around, it has potential.

This recent visit I had was really nice I've been coming to this location for years. the night was…read moresuper busy but despite it being busy and I wanted to give a shout-out to Robert. He helped us and continued checking up on us and cracking jokes and smiling despite it being busy and is always kind every time we go :)

Phil's bbq is a must every time I go to San Diego! I have been going here for more than a decade…read moreand the food never disappoints. Depending on the time, there can be hardly any wait or a very long wait. We always get the onion rings, mac salad, and beefy ribs. Everything is delicious, even my picky toddler eats it! The restaurant is clean, workers are beyond friendly, and there is ample seating.

Had such a great time @calibbq BBQ hanging out with fellow creators and meeting the owner,…read more@shawnpwalchef @calibbqmedia ! Great conversations, amazing food, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they smoke that delicious meat. There's something so fun about seeing the smoking process up close and learning more about the passion that goes into every bite!

Plenty of parking and an extra lot around the corner if needed. They have a good selection of bbq…read moreoptions and ample seating inside with TVs on most walls. Perfect place to watch a game. Good selection of beer on tap as well. Staff is friendly and helpful. The portions are large. We shared. Combo Plate (Combo #3 with Brisket) and had leftovers for lunch. The peach cobbler is amazing too. We come here often and we will be back

We went for a birthday and we had an amazing time! The service was best I've ever had in my life…read moreI've never had so much fun. The drinks were top notch and the food was SO GOD DAM GOOD!!! The place was enjoyable the staff engages with your party and it was so much fun.

Dang...go here much??? LOL!…read more There is always something new at TBS! I ordered Tio Will's chicken sandwich. Oh man...sooooooooo good! Daveed had his original with bacon but with a salad...trying to keep it healthy! i still had to have my garlic fries. I also love how cold their beer is, and the Tierra Madre never disappoints! Of course, Ms. Cako had to have her puppy patty. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly! Because of the heat, they put us in the private dining room, which we appreciated! I wonder what new delicious burger/sandwich they'll come up with for this month! Whatever it is, looking forward to it!

Friends and I were camping not too far. Someone said let's meet up at this location. We arrived…read morelater than the first group but we were able to find a table to sit and enjoy our food. You go inside to place your food order and then you are given a number. They will bring the food out to you. There is no seating inside. There is outdoor seating available with umbrellas and the trees help with shade. The seating outside is very limited. You may need to find other options to enjoy their food. I ordered the Ye Ol' BBQ Sandwich with Brisket. An order of cornbread, candied yams and Brisket Tallow Salty Fries. A bottled of sparkling water for my drink. The service was friendly and the food came out at a decent time! The sandwich was very good! The bread was soft and the meat tender with some fatty parts (which I love). The flavors were perfect and add some of their sauces, it puts it over the top! The cornbread was at least 3 inches tall! The top was crunchy! The inner part a tad dry but having it with the sandwich and sauce took care of that little bit of dryness. The candied yams? Yum, especially when enjoyed fresh and hot! So buttery! The Tallow fries were fried to perfection! But, a little too salty for me and I like salt! That didn't stop me from enjoying it! But I shared with a friend. I really like this spot and hope to return and try some burnt ends (they were out)! I hope to find a seat too so I can enjoy the good food on the spot! Parking.... Street parking and a bit of parking lot. It is shared with other businesses so I can see that you may have to do some searching (some metered too) for parking if coming at peak hours. Come check them out! They do have merchandise too... shirts, spices and sauce.

Overall 3.8 (not a choice so I gave a 4) Ribs 5 very tasty…read moreper my lunch companion Mac/cheese 3.5 Cornbread 5 (dreamy!; def a fave of mine, texture & taste wise) Brisket 2 (& that's generous) for me it wasn't that tasty & it was kind of choking me to eat it. Service 4 Ambience 3.8 you really have no where to sit but outside, but hey we live in SoCal At a whopping $88 for two, that's def a bit steep Not sure if I would return, maybe for the pork belly