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    Maybells BBQ

    4.7 (452 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    A lot of sugar and pepper. Tasted like some sort of cheese sauce.
    Preston B.

    It's whatever. I would have given it a two-and-a-half star, but those sorts of ratings don't exist on this site. The pulled pork sandwich was by far the best item on the menu. If anyone is curious about the rest of my thoughts for the other dishes, I will leave a description in the captions of each photo. For the next month or so, I am going around both Temecula and Murrieta, to see who has the best BBQ spot. I started yesterday with Destinations BBQ, and that place was pure garbage. Funny how they have stopped people from reviewing that location.

    Pulled pork
    Matthew D.

    Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. The food is amazing, the service, really I only have positive thoughts right now. Come early cause they run out of food early!

    Brian C.

    Destination who?? If you haven't tried Maybell's run don't walk I tried the two meat two Sides combo baby back ribs and the pulled pork, sauce on the side, oooh man meat was super tender and the sauce was excellent, not spicy at all, service was great, will definitely return

    French fries

    Decided to check this place out after reading reviews on Temecula talk. I ordered a half slab of baby back ribs, a side of the brisket beans, and a side of french fries. The brisket beans tasted like canned pork and beans with brisket. I was not impressed. The french fries were average, nothing special to talk about. The ribs, although fall off the bone, had an over abundance of cumin. The baked beans tasted like they had a lot of cumin too. The meat was tender, but not great. I have had better. They provided sauce on the side, and that was also over seasoned with cumin. If I didn't have any other choice, I might go here for the ribs, but I have choices, so I won't be back. Also, for $39 for my order, it just isn't a good deal. They charge you extra for bread and pickles, which Timmy is a rip off.

    2 Meat Plate Brisket Baked Beans Potato Salad
    Art M.

    Delicious BBQ and excellent customer service without the long line from the other place across the freeway. As soon as you walk in you can smell the BBQ aroma. Ordered the 2 meat plate with Brisket and pulled pork. The brisket had a nice hint of smoke and was super tender. The fat rendering was perfect. And the pulled pork, OMG! Moist and sweet tasking. Very happy I stopped by. Will be coming here more often.

    The ribs were delicious
    Shauna G.

    Came in for a lunch date and this place never disappoints! The service is always top notch giving you that welcomed family feeling, food is always on point and the meats are always tender, juicy with perfect smoky flavor. Well worth the money spent and the portions are generous, always leave feeling stuffed and satisfied!

    Elizabeth S.

    I came here on vacation on 2 consecutive days to get 2 pounds of brisket each day for my family to share. The menu is limited to brisket, baby back, pulled pork, and sausage but most people get the brisket. They sell it by moist or lean. I got a half and half of each to try and my family prefers the moist, fattier brisket. The smoke flavor is not overpowering and the smoke ring is nicely thick. The bbq sauce is good too. The man also added some burnt ends for us to try as well. Brisket is $34 a pound and the single platter with a side and pickles is ($17.99). The lady also gives slices of white bread with a container of pickles and bbq sauce. The couple is nice and wait time is not long. They have a good amount of seating and a good size parking lot. Closed Mondays.

    Faye A.

    October 10th? Heck yeah, definitely feelin' 10/10!! I've decided to try Maybell's BBQ out after EoS today. As soon as I opened the door to this magical place, I was hit with the rich, bold smell of wood-smoked meat and my taste buds were prepared for something really exciting to happen!!! I opted for the 2 meats & 2 sides option. Most of the items here were pork, but luckily they had brisket so I got double brisket, sweet corn, potato salad and a side of pickles. They served both lean brisket & fatty brisket. Both were delicious and sooo tender and juicy!! The brisket was not overly salty. By itself, you can definitely taste the love they put into smoking their meat. I like to dip the brisket in BBQ sauce and top it with a pickle for that trifecta umami goodness!! You get the perfect balance of smokey, sweet, and tangy. Omg it was so flavorsome!! Definitely dopamine high today!! The sweet corn was good and the potato salad was really good!! It had pepper in it with the right amount of tart and paired really well with my brisket. The place was very clean, restroom was clean too. Service was great, the owners are very nice and friendly. She came to check on me and ask how I liked it. I told her it was amazing and I love it! Love the music they were playing. Even though it wasn't really from my generation, I liked it, nice, pleasant, and upbeat. This place does not get the love it deserves. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. The brisket is fiiiire!! I love the BBQ sauce! Definitely coming back here (well it would be hard not to, since EoS is right there). We need to support small, local businesses like this one!!

    I started eating before I took the picture:)
    Greg T.

    This place is EXCELLENT!!!! As soon as you walk in it smells amazing, the dining room.was clean and neat. I was greeted as soon as I walked innthe door. I ordered the 2 meat plate with double brisket, corn and Mac n cheese the brisket was juicey and flavorful with a nice crust and beautiful smoke ring, the sides were delicious. They give you bread and pickles and barbecue sauce on the side. Im not from the area or I would be a regular here. I will definitely stop by anytime I am in the area. Keep up the great work!!!!

    Brisket and baby back rib, lunch special with slaw and beans.

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    Great place to eat f you have all day. Not the ideal place if you have limited time for lunch. In fairness, the food is great.

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    Service with a smile food was fall off the bone great very flavorful. Cute family restaurant with a nice feel.

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    Everything was delicious! We ordered ribs, Mac n cheese, and brisket sandwich w/potato salad. The potato salad has so much flavor.

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    Ask the Community - Maybells BBQ

    I hear they run out of meat. When is this most common?

    It’s best to call before you head over as everyday is different depending on how the orders come in. 951-698-9000

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes the meats

    Is this place still closed?

    I don't know that they ever closed... they've always had carry out available during the shut down...

    Is this a black owned business?

    No, but the owner is a sweet lady! Very down to earth'

    Are the sausage links made of beef? My hubby was born and raised in San Antonio & claims true Texas BBQ carries beef links. Rudy's BBQ set the bar high.

    I don't know what they're made of, but the sausage is very good here. Everything I have had here has been very good, and I lived in Texas for 10 years and tried lots of BBQ there. By far the best BBQ in the Murrieta/Temecula area.

    It says open but I just called and they are closed?

    They are going through some remodeling and was closed for that I know.

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