Great food and an awesome overall experience! The ambiance is really nice. Everything we ordered…read morewas fresh and full of flavor. Service was excellent too ask for Lawrence, he's on point and makes the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

Amazing service. Took care of us well! Meats are super tender and love that we get unlimited drinks!read more

Jordan was a fantastic bartender ! I truly enjoyed her company . The manager tala made me feel like…read morea friend, looking forward to visiting again!

Food was great! Our server, Kate M was the best! Loved the decor. Such a great place!read more

One of my friends recommended I try this place because I had been looking for a good BBQ spot in SD…read morewhich is hard to find btw. And I am a self proclaimed BBQ connoisseur. So I came here on a Sunday. Let me start by saying I loved the vibe and the customer service was superb. The cashier was really nice and people were constantly checking on us while we sat and ate. I'm from LA and this place was giving backyard BBQ with unc and auntie and them. lol. There is a cigar lounge type vibe to the very back serving up cocktails and playing sports on the big screen if that's your vibe. They also had some RnB playing as well. Now for the food. They are not stingy with the portions at all. I ordered rib tips, a hot link, and brisket with cornbread, potato salad and Mac n cheese. The rib tips were not as tender as I would've like them to be, however the flavor was good and their bbq sauce was phenomenal. The brisket was SUPER tender but could use more flavor. The Mac n cheese was too salty for me and my friend that came with me. However, the person who recommended the spot said the Mac n cheese was fire so maybe it was an off day which happens. The potato salad though (which they only have Fri-Sun) was out of this world and so was the cornbread. Oh AND they have kool-aid ! I did not get any but I'm sure it was fire. Side note: when I warmed it up the next day the meat did have even more flavor !

I ordered the 3 sample plate (Tri-Tip, Brisket, Pork Ribs) with a side of mac n cheese and baked…read morebeans. Also got a sweet tea! Total: 49.99 Food: All 3 meats were great! The Tri-Tip was sooooo good, but a bit try for my own personal standards. The brisket was soft, flavorful, and smokey. The pork ribs were smokey, sweet, and delicious, but weren't falling off the bone. The mac n cheese was soooo good. The baked beans you could buy by the quart. 8.5/10 Service: The workers were so welcoming, patient, and sweet! We asked them for help on what's popular and what their favorites were. The feelings were authentic and I'd come back just for them. 10/10 Ambiance: Old fashion style interior, records everywhere, and cute antiques. Backyard style seating that felt like you were in someone's home. TVs everywhere to watch any sports and shady spots to eat.

It was my first time here and it's my new favorite bbq spot! Lots of spacing inside and outside to…read moresit. Parking is a bit annoying but it's fine. Service was fast and friendly! I got the brisket, Mac and cheese, cold slaw Will definitely come back to try other things on the menu!

This is a cute spot! Love the picnic tables, the covered big patio, and the vibes. They have lots…read moreof good beers on tap, including 5-6 NA options. They also have some fun drinks like a hard lemonade, and a dole whip mimosa. The bartenders are nice too. Ambiance: 4.5 We tried the pulled pork, the brisket, and the tri tip. I was only impressed by the brisket, which was nice and moist. They have lots of sauce options too, and I really liked most of them. The Mac n cheese was pretty good, the potato salad was great, and I really liked the crunch of the green beans Food: 4ish

My first time there. Pork belly and macaroni and cheese…read moreballs were delicious Service was excellent, always checking if everything was good.

We ordered delivery and got the Best of Buck Platter, kids corn dogs, cornbread, and apple cobbler…read more The food itself was yummy and clearly has a lot of potential -- flavorful, well-prepared, and the kind of BBQ that would probably shine even more fresh and hot. Unfortunately, the DoorDash experience was rough. We were contacted about a substitution (peach cobbler wasn't available), but the call came through as spam on our phone. After that, there was no immediate notification when the food was dropped off, so it sat outside longer than it should have and arrived cold. This feels like a case of great food undermined by third-party delivery issues. Because the food was genuinely good, we plan to retry Buckboard's in person, where it can be enjoyed the way it's meant to be. I'd recommend dining in or picking up directly rather than delivery.

Cool place. They have a pool table. I ordered a full rack of ribs. Ribs were grilled with…read moremesquite. I could smell it from the parking lot. Ribs had a nice char from the grill which imparted a smoky flavor. Beef ribs were high quality with lots of meat on the bone. Beef was tender and juicy. Sauce gave a mix of sweet and tangy flavor. Very good tasting dish. Staff was nice and efficient.

After hiking Mother Miguel I was hungry. I read all the bad reviews and accepted that the service…read morewould suck but decided to go anyway. The woman came to greet me as soon as I entered. She was polite and recommended the Rib special (pork, comes with one side for 14.99). The food came out hot and in under 5 minutes. The potato salad was excellent- not sweet, not mustardy but laced with herbs and consisted of red potato chunks. Perfection. The ribs were sauces, juicy, with a hint of heat. Right down my alley. The restaurant is dim but it has lots of seating and a pool table! How fun! Going to make a habit of this

Great service, big crowds but managed efficiently and best large beef ribs I've had in a long time…read more!!

Best BBQ restaurant in San Diego; adjacent to Seaworld and…read more Mission Bay. Clean and remodeled ambiance and fast service. Generous portions and affordable prices. Highly recommended and worth it.

It was a great to go order. Brisket was tender and the wedding beans were the best beans I've ever…read morehad. I'm going to do it again soon.

Outstanding customer service today from our server Victoria and manager Jason. From beginning to…read moreend we were greeted fast and friendly. Checked up on, food out very fast. Decor was chill and noise volume was low-medium. Overall 10/10. Food favs of today: brisket(one of the best I have had from a restaurant) it was tender, packed full of flavor and had the perfect balance of meat, fat, and rub. Cole slaw was great and I'm not a fan of Cole slaw usually! Rack of Ribs were good! Macaroni salad, potato salad were flavored well! Caesar salad was fresh and dressing tasty. My friend liked the jalapeño cornbread but it was too spicy for me. It had great flavor it's just personally my stomach would reject that spice. Next time I'll try the wedding beans and other food items. Bartender was friendly so I might come back just to hit up the bar area as well! It's a far drive of 20 mins for each of us but it's well worth it.

This place is amazing !!! Food, service , everything !!!!…read moreWe came to celebrate my cousins 21ST birthday and they treated up amazing ! Everyone come here!

I just want to say that it had been a while since visited…read moreThe Balboa South. However every time we go, Angel greets us with a big smile! He is super nice and welcoming. Angel and everyone that works there always care of us and love our Lola. Did I mention that the food is delicious and beer super cold?

We had our Company Xmas party catered for 70 people by Smokin J's BBQ…read moreand let me tell you they did a SMOKIN job the food was fantastic the delivery and set up was flawless next time less chicken and more Brisket hot link!. i can't say enough good stuff about the food quality here and how outgoing and helpful the staff was from the first phone call. I will try and update with photos. A must try Brisket and Brisket Hot Link

***take out review***…read more The TV dinners are small. Any grown adult will need to add more meat. The BBQ sauce is super tasty and needed for the dry chicken. Corn bread was very dense and a bit bland. My wife loved the potato salad and brisket. My favorite part was the sausage. So yummy. I'll go back to dine in and hope for a better experience. I have faith. Worth the try!