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    Pete's BBQ

    3.7 (368 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    6/2025
    Mary L.

    Yum! When I first heard bbq burrito I wasn't sold. Located inside a liquor store in Ramona. My friend loves this place so much that he used their catering for his wedding. I mean tenders juicy bbq meat with sauce and fries inside a burrito is genius. I was very satisfied with this huge meal for $16. This is a must visit.

    Betty M.

    Was craving for BBQ Brisket saw this with a 4.3 star review, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the 1/3 brisket plate with 2 sides and dinner rolls. It was so so and has no taste of the smoking flavor from a professional BBQ restaurant. The restaurant is inside of the Ramona Liquor store. The seating section was nice.

    Brisket Sandwich with 1 Side
    Sarah Q.

    this place literally made my jaw drop. I had to pick it up off the floor because of how good the barbecue is here I've traveled across the country and this is probably the closest barbecue I've had in San Diego that hits the same as when I was on the road. I got the brisket and it is so moist and flavorful. Don't even get me started on the beans they have a spicy cake to them and they're absolutely delicious. I love how they put their sandwiches on a brioche bun as well. The service is super fast and the dude's working are always the most cool people ever. I've gone here three times already and I can't wait to come back. The ambience is honestly so interesting. You would not expect a place that's gonna have this type of barbecue in a liquor store I had no idea this place was even here until I smelled a heavenly aroma at the back of the liquor store. You guys are definitely doing barbecue the right way and i'm looking forward to coming back highly recommend it to everybody and for my San Diego foodies this place is actually a hidden gem.

    James P.

    I was out in Ramona for my kid's scrimmage and he was hungry and we stopped at a local Spot that is in a liquor store and the food was amazing and the guys working there couldn't have been nicer. The BBQ was really good and the onion rings were off the charts delicious. I would make the drive to eat here again.

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    If you're a BBQ lover, this place is a must-visit. From the moment you step in, the smoky aroma wraps around you like a warm Southern welcome. I ordered the brisket, ribs, and pulled pork combo -- and every single bite was packed with flavor, juicy beyond belief, and tender enough to fall apart with just a fork. The brisket had that perfect smoke ring and a bark that was rich and caramelized. The ribs? Moist, meaty, and came right off the bone without being mushy. And the pulled pork was so succulent, it melted in my mouth. Don't even get me started on the house-made sauces -- sweet, tangy, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Sides were no afterthought either. The mac & cheese was creamy and decadent, and the cornbread had just the right balance of crumbly and moist. Service was friendly and fast very attentive. In short, this BBQ joint delivered the kind of meal that lingers in your memory -- and your cravings. I'll definitely be back. Five stars without hesitation.

    Thomas P.

    The food is good I have never had anything that wasn't good. It's what you would expect. The service has been exceptional. If you are wanting to "dine in" just know it's inside a liquor store, so for a quick bite and go it's perfect but if you're lucky you'll looking to dine with friends and family not so much. I think it would be better in a stand alone location, but understand it's been doing well where it is for quite a while so it's working and can't knock something that works well. People go for the service and the food not to dining location! Ambiance is what you expect in a liquor store with a BBQ joint added.

    Ed Lark B.

    Stopped by randomly. Excellent food, excellent staff, great music, fun experience. We were surprised by the poor reviews. Don't believe them! Give this place a try

    Menu 6/10/23
    Charles H.

    Been meaning to try for a while. Yes, it's in the back of a liquor store, but there is a decent seating area and bathroom. The bathroom is critical to get the mess off your hands once you're done. I'm giving this place an extra star for its innovative menu. I'm pretty sure you might not ever find a place that lets you get your BBQ on fries, in a burrito...or a salad! The $14 Pulled Pork Sandwich and craft beer combo has to be the best deal. About 6 beers to choose from. The sandwich is large and the pork is lean. It has coleslaw on it, which I like, and it comes with sauce on it. Somehow those last two elements make the whole thing too wet and messy for me. It was dripping everywhere, which isn't normal to me. They might only have one sauce and it was a little too sweet and not spicy enough for me. Fortunately, I was able to fix it at the table with Valentina sauce. I recommend ordering it with sauce on the side and asking if there's a spicy version. If you're a weirdo who DOESN'T want a beer with their BBQ, the second best deal is probably the $11.99 Pulled Pork Plate. For just $2 more than the $9.99 a la carte sandwich, you get two dinner rolls and two sides, some of which can normally cost $4 each. $2.99 Baked Beans were too sweet, pretty basic and disappointing. $15.99 Brisket Burrito seemed innovative and plenty of money. It was quite big, kind of like a Cali, but it had too much cheese, was heavy and ultimately a bit disappointing. It took my son two meals to finish it.

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    The food is really good, the service is good and the ambiance is like a bar/BBQ joint.

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    Best BBQ in town! We loved everything we had, will be back next time we're here. Peach Cobbler and pulled pork were awesome

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    So yummy! I got the ribs and the brisket and it was delicious and Had great smoke flavor!

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    Food ok service sucks very rude was put on hold for 40 minutes they forgot we were on hold

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    Just do it. So good. Pulled pork sandwich sauce on side. Back pf the liquor store. Clean as a whistle

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