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    Felix's BBQ With Soul

    4.3 (3k reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Gumbo
    Maddie M.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! BBQ really isn't Oceanside so it's nice change. Their brisket is amazing and tender and the BBQ sauce is the perfect balance! Never had anything bad and service is great even when it's during the busy dinner rush. Also do yourself a favor and grab a slice of Red Velvet cake too!

    Baked bean side
    Javier B.

    BBQ Soul food North county Ocean side 2 locations Live jazz music Indoor seating Large parking Amex accepted Restrooms inside Some vegan and vegetarian options

    Cookies sign
    Sal F.

    Located in Oceanside, California is "Felix's BBQ with Soul " . Thinking outside of the box to write a review to let people know that "Felix's BBQ with Soul " should be known for more than generous portions, and famous dishes like: Alabama Fried Chicken, Beef Brisket, or Gumbo. That being said, the next time you go to "Felix's BBQ with Soul" please draw your senses to the smell, and taste of homemade cookies that are on display at "Felix's BBQ with Soul " . On the day that I went to Felix's they had these types of cookies: macadamia, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or snickerdoodle. (See the pictures) Enjoy

    Beef ribs, fried okra
    Jed S.

    We just discovered the ideal Sunday lunch spot in Oceanside for our family to get our grub on after church. Yup, you guessed it, this place. Lol Felix, you had me at LIVE PIANO MUSIC, which is the first thing I noticed upon walking in. The gentlemen at the keys can play anything--from jazz to classical. From soul to Stevie Wonder. He even jazzed up Beethoven's Fur Elise! And he let one of my kids play and accompanied him. Best of all, it turns out he's there every Sunday! --the first reason we'll be back. Noah our server was most helpful in guiding us through the whole menu and making recommendations. I don't know how many requests we made for more napkins and plates, etc. for our multiple messy kids, but he was patient and quickly responsive through it all. He was even so generous as to give us a first time customer discount. Another reason to return Finally, the food. Our kids loved the beef ribs and baby back ribs. Tasty and tender. We got more after sampling them in the sampler platter. Same with the garlic shrimp which my wife ended up ordering two more orders of. I couldn't help dipping everything else in its garlic butter sauté. The complimentary cute round cornbread muffins were to die for! So good we ordered like a dozen more to take home. I can't remember if I've ever been so wowed by a restaurant's complimentary carb hah. Speaking of carbs, we were unfortunately so stuffed we didn't get to try any desserts, but I was definitely eyeing the peach cobbler and key lime cake on the menu. "I shall return!"

    Jim N.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday night during a staycation in Oceanside. Walking in we hear live music and the band was really good. We were seated quickly even though it was busy, which is nice. We opted for the sampler which gave us the option of choosing 4 meats and 4 sides. We picked baby back ribs, beef tenderloins, pork ribs, and catfish. For the sides we went southern and got collared greens, hush puppies, fried green tomatoes, and baked beans. For the meats, the baby back ribs were delicious, the other two meats were so-so, but the catfish was the star. It was perfectly fried and the fish was moist and flavorful, definitely the best I've ever had. For the sides, the collared greens was my favorite, the fried green tomatoes and hush puppies were on the dry side, and the baked beans were just a bit too sweet. The ambience was definitely southern and lively, which we both enjoyed. My wife liked the food more than I did, so I'm sure we will be back, which I really don't mind. Who doesn't love good BBQ?

    Cornbread muffin
    Claribel V.

    I discovered Felix BBQ several years ago, and whenever we head to San Diego, we usually try to stop by for lunch or dinner on our way home. What originally drew me to this restaurant was their Alabama fried chicken. I've never had anything like it and still can't find anything comparable in the LA or Orange County area. The skin is incredibly crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. They offer daily lunch specials that are great deals. I've had their BBQ ribs before, and they're just okay for me. The greens and mashed potatoes are good and are usually my go-to sides. I also like the fried green tomatoes and love that I can order them as an individual side. They're lightly battered and really tasty. On my last visit, the food quality was a bit off. The fried chicken batter wasn't as thick as usual, and the sides came out cold. That said, I won't let one off experience stop me from coming back. For dessert, their oatmeal cookies are really good. I've tried the red velvet cake before, but it was a little too sweet for my taste. Customer service is always great. I've never had a bad experience.

    Menu
    Shirley C.

    Awesome place with a huge menu Love the. Service and happy workers there Great service and delicious food

    Baby back ribs mac and cheese with fries
    Marco B.

    DELICIOUS came in to celebrate graduation right across the street from front wave arena...the CORNBREAD MUFFINS ARE AMAZING! I ate about 7 of them NO KIDDING the ribs were juicy snd just right! I know it was a good meal because when i got back to my hotel i took a nice long nap! Food is filling and the staff is friendly very interactive and caring for their customers...will definitely return if ever in the area

    Mac was great
    CheRich R.

    Are you kidding me? Who is cooking because they need a medal or something! This has to be thee best catfish I ever had!!! My husband is from Mississippi and he was even amazed. He ate his ribs so fast I didn't get a picture but those are freaking great too. We door dashed the food and it still arrived hot and delicious. If you are seeking soul food at its finest you must stop here! Thank you for excellence and great pricing.

    Brisket

    We ordered catering from the Carlsbad location, arrived on time, food was ready and was hot in the tins when I arrived. We bought Chicken, Brisket and Baby Back ribs. The Brisket was overcooked, dry and tough to eat, the ribs were good, not great but good. The Chicken was overcooked not moist, had good flavor on the outside, but each bite was dry and needed to be washed down. I had 14 people at my house not one said they would order it again, not a good statistic. We were regulars at the Oceanside location, where we ate these items and raved about them in the past, this was not good.

    Ribs + Hot Links =
    James K.

    BBQ with Soul?! Yes...yes it is. Absolutely love this place. Always welcomed with a smile. The service here is perfectly balanced. Attentive but not overbearing. I've never waited for my iced tea or water to be topped off. Then we have the food. Yes yes yes . So good. I got the sampler platter w/o sides which is my standard go to here. Hot links, pulled pork, baby back ribs, and brisket. All four were absolutely delicious. Looking for good bbq? Swing by. It'll be worth your while. Your tastebuds will thank you

    BABY BACK RIBS lunch special with MAC N' CHEESE and COLLARD GREENS
    Marissa M.

    My husband and I got the lunch special. Appetizer of chicken tenders was really good. He got the fried chicken - juicy meat with a nice crunch on the skin. I got the ribs with sauce on the side, Mac and cheese and added collard greens as an extra side. The ribs were much better with the sauce on it. The sides were good. Cake was good, but I think I prefer key lime pie. Food was good for the price. Service was great. May come back and try breakfast.

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    Kevin S.

    Hi every body. Okay, so Socal and Soulfood don't seem a likely pairing. If you agree, stop, we're wrong. I'm a born and raised southern man, and quite the southern cook. I got greens, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, hams, yams, YOU NAAAAME IT! (Shirley Caesar). Felix's has that level of soul. Do you eat your greens by mashing a hunk of cornbread into the greens with your fingers, and eating with your digits? I do. This is real southern style soul food. This is that Crooked letter, that Bama, that Jawguh style soul food you don't see out side the deep south. I grew up in all 3 of them, plus Tejas and Virginny. Collard green juice is in my veins along with a dash of Louisiana hot sauce. I burn in the kitchen. This place burns better than me. Fall off the bone tender ribs. Candied yams, could have used slices if lemon (hint, authentic southern candied yams must have lemons cooked in). Oh these were great sweet spuds, but the next level up requires sliced lemons that render and become candied themselves. The cornbread is a southern staple, Jiffy, but they obviously put a spin on it that had the muffins floating off the platter. These where fresh, hot, fresh n hot, lightly sweet, crust was so golden. I was sad when I ran out. No component was served that didn't seem prepared with intensity. Someone put their whole foot in this meal and wiggled each toe. (That's southern chef for they prepared this meal with love ). The server was super nice, very attentive, really seemed genuine. They also have live music. A sax player that was grooving and truly a gifted artist, so do tip. Gotta bounce. Take care of yourselves. Thanks for sharing my experiences in Oceanside Socal, but why noy fly out for your own? When you do, visit this spot. Peace, love, and SOOOOOOOOOOOOUL!

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    How spicy is the food?

    The food is flavorful. Spicy would not be an adjective used for this style of food.

    Can they take a reservation for 10?

    I am not particularly sure on this question, I believe it's a party of 8. However I am sure they can definitely make it work. Excellent place to be.

    Is the Sunday brunch buffet back? Update: I've just called them on 9/05/23, and they said they don't offer the buffet. =(

    YES IT IS!!!!!! Sundays only, 10am-2pm all you can eat

    The phone number listed here and on their website is disconnected. Are they still in business?

    Yes, they're still in business.

    Do they still have the Sunday brunch buffet?

    I don't believe so, due to COVID

    Is it true you're opening a location in San Marcos? And if so is there a target date?

    Yes I came for dinner and asked . She said she thinks they are open now

    Outside dining or take out only?

    You can do both. There are a few tables outside but first come first serve. You order inside and they bring out to your table in to go containers.

    Do they deliver or have delivery service set up like door dash?

    Yes, they are on DoorDash.

    Is the renovation finished? Are they continuing brunch while the renovation continues?

    Sorry, I do not know.

    Is this a sit down and order place? Or order at the counter?

    Sit down with a server.

    What are some options on the Sunday buffet? There are so many good choices on the breakfast and lunch menu...are there some from each or is the Sunday brunch something different all together?

    For brunch they have baked and fried chicken, sausage and bacon, two types of ribs, Mac and cheese, candied yams, gumbo, catfish nuggets, greens, biscuit and gravy, and a few other things. They also do made to order waffles and omelettes, but I… 

    What is the Sunday brunch buffet setup like?

    The buffet is set up in a room separate to the main restaurant, we have been there and would thoroughly recommend. Ensure it truly is for brunch and you haven't already eaten because you will leave very full!

    How late is breakfast served? Found out it's 2 pm on weekends, noon on weekdays.

    2:00

    Hello, I tried ordering online and it would not take my order it kept saying past date which it was not. :( what time do they open to order delivery?

    Just give them a call- they are really good with customer service and catering!!

    So the music here is every Wednesday and every other Saturday; is that correct?

    Hi Glenn - sorry it took so long to reply to you - you're correct about the music; every Wednesday, Jason Webber plays saxophone and every other Saturday, Janine Francis sings, backed by her husband on guitar. Hope to see you there!

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