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    Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Karen L.

    Had always seen this place but never stopped in until now. I tried the sampler of chicken, beef and pork. All were good but not wow, like I imagined. The baked beans were excellent. The coleslaw good. The price reasonable. The place was quiet for an afternoon. The server was friendly. Could have paid a little more attention to me or at least checked in on me to see if I was enjoying the food. I will come back when I am in town to try their pizza which I hear is very good. August 2026

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    Erich C.

    UPDATE (2026) We come to Enzos mostly for happy hour and their Italian foods. The BBQ is okay but their pastas are great! Happy hour specials are okay, $10 for a few cocktails, including an old fashioned. I tend to get a beer and they have a variety of anything you could want. Service is usually pretty good. Parking is tough sometimes mostly because it's shared with a variety of businesses. Make sure to get their Specials menu which I like to order from. Always something new and exciting each time we come.

    This was on point. Brisket with sauce on side. Veggies were great and beans were okay
    Ramiro H.

    Came here last week and the Menu was extensive and I ordered the one damn thing that was disappointing because the rest of my family was satisfied. The ribs looked pretty good, but they had tons of sauce and very middle meat. I wanted to like this place since we just moved here and it's close to our house so I gave it another shot before posting the rating. I went with the brisket, veggies and beans and they hit. I also tried the tri tip and Mac and cheese and they checked out too. This place had great service, tons of beer selection and Italian food that I'm going to try next. I'm glad I gave them another shot and I'll pass on the ribs since they have tons of other great options.

    Brisket Burnt Ends Sandwich
    Wayne W.

    My sister came into town and this is her favorite spot so we had to go. She ordered the ribs, they fell off the bone. They were so good. My daughter ordered the penne pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs. Delicious! I usually order the burnt end sandwich but decided to go off course and try the French dip. It was a good choice!!! The roast beef was perfectly cooked. The horse radish was fire. Mm. You never disappoint me Enzo's, TIL next time.

    Mac n cheese and Brisket Burnt Ends  (1 lb)
    Josh B.

    I came on a Saturday night, about an hour before closing. It was really slow inside, with only one or two parties remaining. The host prompted us to choose our seats, which was actually nice because we got to sit where we wanted. The service was great. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. At the end of our meal, he even offered us a soda to go which was thoughtful. The food was nothing to write home about, but it wasn't bad. I got the Mac and cheese and the burnt ends (1 lb). It was a good amount of food I eat a lot and I couldn't even finish all the Mac and cheese and the meat. The main thing I disliked about my meal (and my girlfriend also admitted the same about her brisket sandwich) is that the meat is pretty dry. It needed a pretty good drenching of the BBQ sauce to moisten it up. That being said, it's definitely not the worst BBQ I've had. The Mac and cheese was good, but again, nothing I'd go out of my way to seek out, like some Mac and cheese from some other BBQ places in north county. Besides the fact that the meat was a bit dry (which is disappointing because it is a BBQ place) the food good, and our experience was pleasant. I really wanted to give it a 4 star rating but because of the meat being on the drier side, as a BBQ restaurant I just have to give it a 3 star rating.

    Eugene G.

    Went to Enzo's today (10/3/26) at 1450 hours (2:50 PM), SOCAL is experiencing excessive heat. We entered the restaurant and it was hotter inside then it was outside. No AC on just huge fans blowing hot air in the bar area. The wife and I could not take temperature (too hot). The weather channel was reporting a temp of 107 degrees Fahrenheit and 1453 hours. I asked one of the staff if it was cooler sitting on the patio and he said it was hotter. No fault on the staff but it was too hot to eat inside in the bar area. I do not know if the establishment does not have an AC unit but I would recommend installing an AC unit or turn it on. Year by year the temperature in Oceanside keeps getting hotter and I have lived here since 1985. I am leaving a 3-star review since the food has always been excellent in my visits in the past but the minus 2 is for the lack of air condition. I have been going to Enzos when they were in the smaller location across the parking lot.

    Laura P.

    I attended a holiday party here. They have a large private room available. We were provided excellent service. We had about 30 people in the group. We had enough room to move around and mingle. Room for packages. Able to make noise without bothering other restaurant guests. Each person was able to order what they wanted and pay individually. This was a big plus! The food was also very good and I heard no complaints. Everyone was served correctly and timely. I highly recommend this location for a party.

    Tasty amazing pecan pie best I've ever had
    William N.

    Miko was a great server. Friendly and quick and attentive.. the food was amazing and came out quickly. I ordered the Giuseppe pizza it was wood fired and amazing.. I'm a pizza snob and it was as good or better than Luigi's in San Diego.. the bbq southern platter was equally amazing.. thanks Enzos bbq and miko for the great service.. he let us move tables after sitting down without any fuss that u get at most places.. best food I've had in a while and especially great in Oceanside . Lots of tvs and padres and sports on inside and outside on the patio.

    Southern Combo with a side of hush puppies

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    We had the feast platter. It was amazing.! Ali was our server and she was very friendly and attentive.

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    Great food and great service, thank you so much! We celebrated a birthday here and it was great :) Thanks Jorge!

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    8 months ago

    Hands down some of the best bbq. From the corn bread to the flat bread pizzas everything is so yummy! Love their new location as well.

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    First time trying Enzo's this place is incredible. Good service, great food! We are so glad we came here for lunch!

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    Ask the Community - Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse

    Hey Lenzo! When is Encinitas finally going to open? We need nourishment!

    Encinitas is not open yet??? What are they waiting for? Maybe Enzo retired. Herro

    When are they opening in Encinitas?

    Where is Enzo??? Summer is over time to get back to work.

    Curious question. Being that the owner is from Italy I was just curious if he uses "00 four" for his pizza dough? We are gluten sensitive not necessarily gluten free.

    Hi Sarah, I would just call Enzo's BBQ phone number and ask the owner your question and he should be able to tell you if he uses 00 Four for his Pizza Dough.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, they are in the large enclosed patio. Which by the way is quite nice and being I have a well trained bernedoodle puppy, she is quite at home there. People who that don't bring there trained dogs to eating establishments that have the facilities… 

    Saw a sign out front that mentioned pizza by the slice, but I don't see it listed on the website. Does anybody know the type of pizza and the price? Thank you.

    DIfferent selections that are ready to be cooked. Last time I was there it was $8 and it was more like a "mini" pizza than a slice. The price was fair.

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    First time here on a Saturday night and it was great!…read more We tried a beer and a seltzer - both crisp, cold, and refreshing. Blueberry and the raspberry lemonade - perfect on a hot day. Great flavor and so smooth. Food was really great - our table ordered the Buffalo chicken dip (huge portion of chips and the dip was delicious) for an appetizer- I think it arrived in three minutes. Carne asada tacos, fries and farmhouse salad with chicken and the beef sandwich were all super tasty. We had to try a dessert and it was hard to pick just one as they all sounded so good - landed on the apple crisp and it was perfect and the best warm caramel sauce. Food is fresh, good quality and everything was great. Service for drinks was the fastest I've ever encountered in any restaurant- seriously! For as large as this place is, they have it running like a machine with food runners and wait staff choreographed perfectly. It's also a neat atmosphere, lots of tables, full bar and good vibe. We enjoyed our meal and overall experience. Highly recommend.

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