Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

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.

Honestly this is the best place for BBQ in all of San Diego !…read more I ordered the following below: *Grand Ole Beef Rib: 5/5 - The best ribs I have ever had ! Yes they are pricey, and you can only order a minimum of 1lb. However, the rib is so juicy, soft, and tender it literally falls off the bone ! It is seasoned so well you don't even have to add bbq sauce ! I was full just eating both these ribs ! *Tri-Tip Sandwich: 4/5 - A very great and tasting sandwich ! The meat its self is very tasty, juicy, & tender. The bun does complement it pretty well as well as its soft yet crispy. The chimichurri is a nice addition. *French Fries: 5/5 - Golden, crispy, seasoned fries. A great option to be paired with your delicious meats ! Fluffy white potato on the inside yet crispy and ridged on the outside ! *Mac & Cheese: 3/5 - Average mac & cheese. Was creamy, less cheesy. The macaroni was cooked perfectly however I felt it needed more salt, cheese or something to make it stand out more. Upon entering this establishment there is a lot of old western theme ! A buck in the wall, nice old oak bar, wooden tables and chairs ! They also have seating outside in the back where sometimes they play live music ! In addition on hot days they have some mist and fans spraying around to keep you cool ! The service was exceptional ! I always love coming to this place ! Very great food ! Nice vibes and friendly people !

Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience, especially since we came here to…read morecelebrate my birthday. We originally planned for a party of 16, although we ultimately ended up with 13 people. Before coming, I emailed the restaurant about accommodating our large group. I was told they don't take reservations, which was confusing and frustrating because their website stated that they take reservations for parties of 10-25, and their phone voicemail also said the same thing. My wife ultimately called and confirmed the arrangements for our group by phone. We also specifically let them know that one person in our party uses a wheelchair so they could prepare for that ahead of time. When we arrived, we found out that the section/time intended for our group had been given to another party because that group apparently told the restaurant they were us. We were essentially told there wasn't anything they could do at that point other than move us to the top of the list, so we had to wait for another area to become available. That was particularly frustrating considering how much effort we had already put into communicating with the restaurant beforehand and the conflicting information we had received about reservations in the first place. Once we were finally seated, the situation became even more frustrating. The table they gave us could not properly accommodate my uncle's wheelchair. Because of the way the table and seating were arranged, he had to sit sideways just to try to eat his food. This was particularly disappointing because we had specifically told them ahead of time that we had a wheelchair user in our party. Because he was forced to sit sideways, we asked if they could give us a bowl so we could put his food in something that would be easier for him to eat from. Initially, we were told yes. But when the food came out, we were then told that their food comes in little paper boats and that they could just give us extra boats instead. A bowl or another more practical option was never provided. Unfortunately, the seating arrangement made eating so difficult for my uncle that he wasn't even able to finish his meal. He ended up having to take essentially his entire meal home. That was easily the most disappointing part of the experience. We gave advance notice about the wheelchair specifically so the restaurant would have an opportunity to accommodate him, yet he ended up sitting sideways, struggling to eat, and ultimately taking his dinner home. The food itself was also disappointing for several people in our party. The brisket we received was extremely dry. I ordered the Texas cheesesteak and was surprised that I had to pay extra for the queso to go on it. The cornbread pudding wasn't very good either, and several other people in our group were disappointed with their food as well. There were definitely some positives. The french fries were REALLY good, the wedge salad was great, and the green beans were also really good. The atmosphere and outdoor environment are awesome and were a big reason we chose Grand Ole BBQ for my birthday in the first place. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to make up for the overall experience. Between the conflicting information about reservations, having our section/time given to another group, and most importantly, the lack of wheelchair accommodation after we had specifically notified the restaurant ahead of time, the night was extremely disappointing. We really wanted to love this place and were looking forward to celebrating my birthday here. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't say we'd choose it again for a large gathering or feel comfortable recommending it to someone who needs wheelchair-accessible seating.

Really top tier BBQ and happy hour for San Diego!…read more Halle sets a high standard for service, everyone was nice Also, solid vibes.

First off the food hands down amazing, go it's so good. The service was great as well I am…read moredefinitely coming back.

Coops BBQ was amazing! The brisket and ribs were absolutely delicious, and the sauce was so good…read more The sides were also super good, the mac and cheese, potato salad, rice and beans, and especially the candied yams, that was my favorite! On top of the great food, the customer service was excellent. Estela was so friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

The best brisket bar none. I have been to Louis Mueller's in Texas. I have been to Aron Franklins…read morein Austin. I have been through the Carolinas etc. This is the best. THis is a small place basically for take out but they dio have tables and accommodate dine in. Wonderful people. My only complaint which is easily fixed. The barbcue sauce is commercial out of a jug. Just make or use your own. Just the best Ron

I remember back in 2018 Chef Hanis Calvin founded The Pioneer.  I saw him hard at work in the…read morekitchen and the bbq was very good.  Sadly he left for other ventures.  I'm visiting for the last time as The Pioneer closed on July 8, 2025. Pioneer Bbq smokes their meats with white oak which gives their meats a smoky flavor without the bitter aftertaste. Pork baby back ribs were tender and had a smoky aroma and flavor from the white oak.  Dry rub gave the ribs a bit of sweetness from the brown sugar and some spice from the black pepper.  Very tasty. Prime beef brisket was tender and juicy.  Peppercorn based dry rub and the smoky flavor combined with the high quality beef into some delicious brisket. Staff was nice and efficient.  I'll miss this place Chef Hanis created.  I was told I could get the same Texas style bbq at a sister restaurant Del's Hideout which employs the same Executive Chef Tim Eylens.  It was back in 2011 I first sampled Chef Hanis food at Carnitas Snack Shack.  Best carnitas I ever had.  It's been since 2023 when I last saw Chef Hanis at the now closed Carbon Bbq.  I hope he is doing well. https://www.hungryones.com/2023/08/carbon-bbq/ To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due. Neil Gaiman

Enjoyed a good bbq me at pioneer. The meat was pretty tender and the corn was a nice side…read more Unfortunately looks like they've closed. Dels hideout, their sister restaurant is an another good bbq option.

Best Bbq ribs ;(only on Sundays) great atmosphere with plenty of seating and all the staff is…read morealways smiling & willing to help.

I stopped in on my way home, and remembered that I was close by, so I went and got something for…read morelunch. I was greeted with a smile. I ordered the rib tip meal to go. While I waited, there were a good amount of TV's, and plenty of comfortable seating. The rib tip meal was great! The macaroni and cheese was well seasoned, the coleslaw was good. The rib tips were delicious! The meat was tender, and just the right amount of smokey flavor. The sauce was delicious was well, and was provided extra sauce. I'm glad that I went, and I will go again when I have a taste for bbq.

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.

Well. First time here and I guess I was too late. They were out of links, ribs and more. I ordered…read morea pound of Tri tip (they only had 1/4 pound left) so I added 3/4 pound brisket. The food was good but what you see in the photo was nearly $40. The Food was excellent and service was fine. The vibe was great. The brisket taste like real Texas bbq. Yummy. This Is a go back place for sure.

Cali BBQ delighted us! We went on a Friday evening and their outdoor space was dog friendly which…read morewas a huge plus for us. Their brisket is a must order. Their beans are savory, but not salty. Their potato salad complements the tanginess of the meats. The customer service was amazing, we felt right at home. Their peach cobbler was also so good. I was afraid it'd be too sweet, but it wasn't at all. My only feedback is that I'd prefer more pickles and pickled onions, but other than that

It was great BBQ. This is a local shop who knows what they're doing. Tried their ribs, brisket and…read moretri tip. The highlight of the meal is definitely their brisket, nice amount of BBQ sauce, tender yet crispy bark and very juicy. Their ribs are also great and the fall of the bone type, better than something like Phil's BBQ honestly. And their tri tip is also good, but the brisket outshines it. Food is definitely not cheap, but a good BBQ place is usually not on the cheap side anyway. It's on par with other BBQ place but done really well. Server is also very kind and attentive, but place does looks a bit old, the table is a bit worn, but doesn't change how good the food tastes so I'll give it a pass. A nice place to watch games too if you're into it. Looking forward to go back to this place again one day

Took another chance on bbq pit Flecther Hills, much better this time, wouldn't be surprised if it…read morewas an off day. We had the beef sandwich and beef plate, both had beans and fries excellent food,

This place is a trip! Old school La Mesa for the win…read more It's obvious that the building is been around a long while, however you would never know by how well they maintain the place. The old school furniture feels so nostalgic. The order at the counter and get your food was a little different but works well and food was served fast. But let's face it! I'm not there because of the building our counter service. I came for the brisket! How good could it be anyway? Melt in your mouth good! It's officially reached the top 3 in San Diego for me! I'd go back again and again even without table service and no margaritas! This place would probably be on regular rotation for me if they had a full bar.

A few weeks back I was hanging out with an old friend and as we started discussing lunch, poke came…read moreto mind. It sounded good but we also weren't really feeling like going "out" and something that could be delivered or that we could pick up seemed like the better play. All the typical poke places showed up when we searched but none of them really sold us. Well, good thing I remembered that Valley Farm's poke game is strong... really strong. Believe me, I know that those of you who don't know Valley Farm will likely say "really?" when I detail that this sleepy little Spring Valley market kicks out poke as good as anywhere else in SD, but it's true. It's a sleeper of a choice but the quality and price will make you a fan, trust me.

Parking 4/5 -Decent amount of spots in the market parking…read morelot Service 5/5 -Friendly and efficient staff Food 2/5 -Salmon poke, very mild seasoning, it tastes ok but nothing like other common flavors of poke. It just tasted like salmon coated in some kind of sesame oil. I still ate it with snacking seaweed but I would not buy again. -Hatch chile Caesar wrap, I liked that the wrap was soft and not soggy. Chicken was grilled and diced, lettuce was crunchy and hatch chile tasted grilled and notably cold, came with Caesar dressing on the side. There was nothing wrong with the ingredients but together it just made a very underwhelming wrap, I didn't really taste any flavor from the wrap even with the help of the dressing. I also would not buy again. Ambiance 5/5 -They had a lot of ready-to-eat food options, both hot and cold. Even though I didn't like what I got this time, I'm open to come back and try other things they have.