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. read more

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Went to visit some friends in Oceanside and they took us to Enzo's a cool little BBQ joint. At first glace I really liked the decor and open spaces, you did not feel cramped at all. The wait staff was friendly and the menu had all our favorite BBQ dishes with some unique drink options. We ordered the Sliders trio which was very delicious as well as the BBQ chicken. ALL GOOD! My only critique would be the pulled pork and chicken being pulled and not so chunky and needed to be dipped in the sauce not the sauce being poured over. Other than that, thumbs up! read more

I never stopped in when Shakey's closed and Enzo's moved in. BBQ and Italian did not seem like a good match up. We went on a Saturday night. I ordered the Pulled Pork and Fries Basket and side salad (not listed on the menu) as I wasn't very hungry. The fries were served on a regular plate not a basket. (I did envision them being served in one of those red oval fast food trays) . There wasn't much pulled pork but it makes sense being that it's an appetizer. It was ok. I'd be open to trying it as a larger portion of meat. My husband craved bbq chicken and went with the Lazy BBQ 1/2 Chicken. He said that the chicken was "wet". That it didn't taste very good. We took it home for our pup. All the sides were great, delicious. We ordered more cornbread and beans. Cornbread was light and fluffy. Paulaner Hef was ordered too and came in a Paulaner glass though it wasn't very cold. The glass wasn't chilled so maybe that's the reason. I don't know. Service was good. Food came out quickly. Staff checked up on us repeatedly. It will be a long time before we decide to give Enzo's another try. read more

So good today. Personal margarita pizza for $6. Margaritas for $6. Pulled pork and fries $8. Bruschetta $8. Great happy hour menu. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Happy hour menu - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is a terrific place to have a a dish of pasta or some BBQ to wind down after a busy day! Their service is fast and courteous, and the bar has about 30 types of beer on tap. Their pizzas are fantastic and are made in a fire stove. I highly recommend this place and give them five stars all around!! read more

Expensive and service is not good. Not worth your time or money $2.00 for a 1oz side of bbq sauce. Corn bread was extra. $70 for 3 ribs, beans & pork sandwich.... Go to Felix' but not here read more

Deffinitly one of he best BBQ places I've been to in North County. I tried all the meats and my favorite was the tri tip and pulled pork. The hush puppies tho! I could eat those everyday!!!!! We came in with a large group and our waiter was very attentive an our food came out fast. I would recommend this spot! read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Southern Combo with a side of hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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.

This is definitely my husband's favorite barbecue restaurant. We love the vibe in there. We love the beers and the barbecue sauce and the appetizers and the serving size is so huge. You'll be full for days. We highly recommend this place to all barbecue lovers. read more

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Nice people, fast and friendly service. But man is it friggin dry. Bring your own bottle of Sweet Baby Rays. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - The Southern Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Excellent service! S/O to Michelle for being efficient, friendly , and just on top of her game. I ordered a spicy pineapple margarita and I always ask for a water on the side, I didn't even have to ask.! Michelle asked right away! Loved that! The drink was delicious! I ordered 2 more! I didn't get anything to eat. Pretty decent happy hour menu for both food and drinks. Bathrooms were clean Full bar. Lots of tvs to watch your favorite sports The food smelt amazing, so I look forward to eating something next time! Thanks for the great service! read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Spicy pineapple margarita with a tajin rim! - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Mehhh, not great, not bad. Lettuce tasted like it was soaked in water. Meat was good. Used to get this salad years ago and it was so much better and larger portion. Would order again if I was trying to cut the carbs, but wouldn't go out of my way to get this again. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Cobb salad, no red onions sub ranch dressing. - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Always love me some Enzo's BBQ. I picked up my ribs to-go today so I didn't stick around. However, the vibe and the service is always good. It what you would expect from a BBQ Alehouse. Well cooked meats and a great selection of beers (if that's your thing haha). Whether it's dinner rush or early lunch, the staff is always attentive and helpful. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Baby Back Pork Ribs - Full Rack to-go - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Overall this place deserved a high rating my first time going. The service was incredibly fast and our server was attentive. Got the burnt ends burrito which came with fries. The burrito had cheesy rice and adobo sauce inside. I ordered it without pico. The fries are fried in beef tallow and were good to put inside the burrito. The margarita was very well done too. Hush puppies were served with syrup which actually works for them. The place was huge and had tons of people inside which was a good sign. Smelled like BBQ when you walk in which I was happy about. We sat outside which was also enjoyable. Would definitely like to return for the happy hour! read more

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First time guest and I got the chopped brisket sandwich to go. I was greeted by a sweet lady and I asked for suggestions. The ice tea was freshly brewed so I was happy and I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich, potato salad and beans! So much I came back the next day . The location is very convenient and there is a lot of space inside so I look forward to enjoying my food in the restaurant read more

Great Sunday afternoon with Michelle at Enzos. She took care of everyone at a busy time

Normally I like this place but after tonight the way the associate acted was completely unacceptable and bad for business being the owner or manger Smart ass attitude disrespectful was a huge turn off left immediately He couldn't handle being nice read more

Was not impressed with the food here. Came shortly after lunch time and it had cleared out, not very busy. Ordered calamari and cornbread to start. The calamari was good (especially with the spicy sauce), but the cornbread was the dryest unflavored cornbread I've ever had, didn't even come with a side of butter. I ordered the brisket quesadilla as my meal, again no sides to dip (salsa, guac, sour cream etc), it was just okay. I was not impressed and probably won't be back. read more

Ordered the Enzo's American Feast and the Whole Chicken. No issue with quantities of the meats in the Feast but the sides need work. 3 sides, a tiny bit of beans and two minimal pieces of cornbread. Ordered bbq sauce on the side and the container was twice as large as the beans container. Not right. Very disappointing brisket offering. Thin slices, chewy and tough. Onion rings were the third side, excellent and plenty. All of the meat, especially chicken, was very good which made the brisket offering surprising. read more

Have been dining at Enzo's for quite a few years now, even before he moved to his current location so I have no idea why I haven't written a review before now. I'm a slacker I guess. Always greeted by friendly staff, service is quick from beginning to end and the place overall is always well kept. Tables cleaned quickly. They offer quite a bit of seating both indoors and outdoors in their covered patio. I've tried many of the menu items over the years and found them to be very tasty. This particular visit I went with the 10-inch BBQ pizza with pulled pork. It was good but I think next time I'll go back to the pulled chicken that I had before. It just gave it a different taste but as I said, the pulled pork was still good just didn't have the zing for me. My dining partner chose the spaghetti and meatballs dish. She said it was really good and the sauce was excellent. Something she'd get again if she feels like a pasta dish. We'll continue to dine here and if you haven't been here yourself you should give it a try if you're in the area. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Spaghetti and meatballs - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Arrived at 4:30. Parked right in front. Was immediately our server came over immediately we recognized her. She served us before. She brought our water and then we placed our So I ordered the five Kobe ribs. I ate them all and I'm still hungry. You might be asking why Generally beef ribs have a lot of meat on both sides of the bone not these The first four bones had a nice amount of meat on one side of the bone and absolutely no meat on the other side. The fifth bone, which was smaller. A size did have meat on both sides as somebody who likes beef ribs. I was disappointed as for the flavor, the ribs were OK. Nothing to write home about the sauce again nothing to brag about I didn't upgrade to onion rings, large amount and they were pretty tasty but it said I went for ribs and I'm bragging about the onion rings read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - My burger and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

I get it times are tough.... But man don't let the expectations slip... on quality. Barely any pulled pork on the flat bread.... Should call it the "Naked Pulled Pork Flatbread"...I think it was burnt onion posing. Also suggest getting rid of the tri-tip salad unless you have a rabbit support animal to bring with you. Nothing worse than seeing a bowl of compost after the meat is gone. read more

This 2 star is based on what we ordered. We had baby back ribs, beef ribs and both were cold, smothered in a sweet cinnamon smelling bbq sauce that was cold. The beef ribs were tender with lots of meat. The baby backs were on the dry side. If you like baked beans you should like these and they were hot. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Baby back ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Friendly staff, chill vibes but the food was okay. The meat was warm like it's just been sitting in a container all day. I forgot to ask sauce on the side and as u can see in the photos it's smothered in bbq sauce, some people prefer that I personally don't and it's my fault for not asking for it on the side. The ribs were good but the brisket was salty. Corn bread was delicious, same for the beans and Cole slaw. read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Ribs & 1/4 chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Worst! Ordered the 5 beef rib meal for over $40 dollars. LITERALLY tasted like FREEZER BURN! Even the sauce couldn't cover that STENCH Coleslaw and beans had a rancid smell to them as well. We spent over $70 dollars for ONE MEAL and they didn't even have the decency to give us utensils and napkins, what a complete disgrace!!! NEVER AGAIN! Oh btw DEFINITELY ZERO tenderness on those ribs. ZERO PULL read more

Such a fun sports themed restaurant that looks like It's kid and dog friendly. Bar, inside and patio seating! Great happy hour menu even offered on Sunday. Each night has a theme with specials like Tuesday Tacos and Wine Wednesday... we enjoyed with e the family and will be back again soon read more

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Coming down from Menifee, I went to Enzo's for lunch today with my brother Bill, from Oceanside. Had your pulled pork BBQ samo combo (not exactly the "alla Romano" menu item to order) and it was very very good. In fact, I just reheated the half of the sandwich that I couldn't finish earlier. I look fwd to returning and trying some of your Italian dishes in the future. Such and nice super clean establishment to enjoy a meal at! And our waitress @ around the 1:00 o'clock hour I think her name was Bunny, or? She needs a raise Enzo! Just an all-around "nice clean place" to dip into for some delicious food on a Tuesday afternoon, with very friendly people serving the patrons. And PS Enzo, Your choice of music throughout your place is TOP SHELF TOO! read more

ordered the smoked wings they were.so tiny must be from Cornish game hen.... Service was excellent read more

recently had the pleasure of dining at Enzo's, and I have to say--this place serves one of the best wood-fired pizzas I've ever had. The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside while staying light and airy inside, with that delicious charred flavor you can only get from a true wood-fired oven. Every bite was packed with fresh, high-quality ingredients that made the pizza stand out. Beyond the amazing food, the service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is warm and inviting--perfect for a casual night out or a special occasion. If you're a pizza lover, Enzo's is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Enzo's BBQ & Alehouse - Pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great Happy Hour! Met some friends here and we all enjoyed our meals. Staff members were very polite and friendly! We will be back!! Ken K. read more

Went downhill. Brisket really dry. Last time i was there they messed up the order. The girl that served us was too lazy to fix it so she copped an attitude and tried to BS us by saying they didn't serve what we ordered anymore and then tried to tell us that we didn't order it. I had to walk back to the grill to get them to give me what I ordered. I am definitely crossing this place off my list of places to get a good meal. read more

I am so disappointed in my first attempt to order food through Grubhub on Yelp for Enzo's (the owner of Enzo's unwilling to do anything). Neither Enzo's has a solution nor does GrubHub on a simple switch from 'pick-up' to delivery. A simple solution one would think... This is my first order from Enzos and my last attempt. So $48 of food is going in the trash. The inability to focus on the customer and their lack of empathy gives Enzos a 1 star. read more

Mac n cheese as jot it down not recommend if looking for southern style it was not what I expected for bbq

We ordered takeout before going to the LA Clippers game and had an excellent experience from ordering on the Toast app to receiving our food then annihilating our grub in the Frontawave parking lot. Taylor greeted us at the counter with an exceptional attitude. She was bright and cheery -- with quite the sense of humor while putting our meal together. Our brief interaction was just the icing on the cake.... We got the tri-tip sandwich with hush puppies and fries, a chicken tender meal, and cornbread. Delicious. As I ate my tasty hot tenders, my eyes kept wandering toward the sandwich my husband was inhaling. I managed to capture a slice of the tender, well seasoned tri-tip and it was all that and then some. Yum! The hush puppies and cornbread were also top tier. I grew up in the south where hush puppies are plentiful, so I occasionally get a hankering for them -- Enzo's is now my go to. The warm cornbread with butter was a hit, too. We had a wonderful interaction with their quick-witted employee (Taylor), ordering on Toast was a breeze, and our meal was everything we had in mind -- satisfying experience from beginning to end. read more

I was very pleased with my experience at Enzo's. I was initially craving pizza but you cannot order pizza until after 4 PM. We had gotten there around 1 pm, and opted for BBQ instead. It is nice, rustic and industrial inside with brick walls and dark colors. As a basketball fan, I appreciated the different sports games featured around the perimeter of the restaurant. There is a lot of possibilities on the menu. Based on the recommendations by our waiter (jason), we ordered the Southern Combo to share. You can substitute any of the default sides with other options if needed. Southern Combo: absolutely delicious. Enough quantity to share between two people. Three different BBQ options, including ribs and brisket. The cornbread was sweet and buttery. The baked beans paired well with the BBQ as well. Caramelized churro w ice cream: such a nice addition to share as well. Churros were a perfect combo of crisp and sugar, and ice cream was sweet and yummy. Definitely going to return in the future for the variety and quality of food, and great service. Seems like they also have catering and other events like live music throughout the week. read more

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Not all Enzo's are created equal! The portions were legit and the service was good enough! We ate/drank at the bar during the happy hour - shift change so there was some distraction and confusion about who's doing what and people trying to clock out - but we closed with our original bartender as good people do, but unfortunately we were left in the dust by the New. However, Recommend! Music was at a perfect level read more

Enzo's is an excellent place for BBQ ribs and all kinds of excellent beer. Our absolutely favorite friend used to work there. We all miss her terribly! read more

The food was ok a bit dry for bbq It was really busy so everything took a little longer but service was good read more

A New Favorite in Encinitas Enzo's Ale House is the kind of place that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely wonderful--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Whether you're in the mood for a great burger, a hearty entrée, or something to share with the table, every dish comes out tasting like a new favorite. What really sets Enzo's apart is the family‑friendly service. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely happy to make sure everyone--from kids to grandparents--feels right at home. It's the kind of hospitality that turns a simple meal into a memorable experience. The ambiance ties it all together. Cozy, inviting, and full of local charm, it's the perfect spot for a casual dinner, a relaxed weekend lunch, or gathering with friends. You can feel the community vibe in the air, and it makes you want to stay just a little longer. If you're in Encinitas and looking for great food, great people, and a great atmosphere, Enzo's Ale House is a must‑visit. read more