Delicious BBQ! First time and definitely will be back. Friendly service! Must try!!! read more

Salinas City BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Great experience! Good wine and food. Love the character of the restaurant. Visiting out of town from Texas and truly enjoyed. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent eats for Central Coast. We had the brisket, ribs, and pulled pork with Cole slaw and beans as sides. Everything was excellent, and service was flawless. Outdoor seating too for warm evenings. We will stop here every time we pass through Salinas. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing BBQ place in Salinas! Their barbecue sauce was so good. They have both non-spicy and spicy options. There was a lot of seatings, so a lot of people dine in, but you can do takeout as well. I really enjoyed the combo. I had with three meats and two sides. Definitely get the brisket, it was the best! read more

Salinas City BBQ - 3 meat combo - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Salinas City BBQ really hit the spot. The Berry Bleu Salad with added tri-tip was fresh, colorful, and loaded with flavor -- crisp greens, green apples, blackberries, candied pecans, bleu cheese, and smoky tri-tip all worked perfectly together. It felt like a salad, but still had that real BBQ heartiness. The Smoked Chicken on the side was excellent too -- tender, smoky, juicy, and coated in a rich BBQ sauce that made every bite better. The grilled bread was a great touch and perfect for soaking up the extra sauce. Great portions, bold flavor, and a casual BBQ feel that makes you want to come back. A strong 4-star experience and definitely worth ordering again. read more

Salinas City BBQ - BBQ-sauced Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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I got the breakfast tacos, with tri tip and brisket. They came with eggs and you can pay extra for cheese and pickled jalapeños. They are decently large! Good price. My friend got the tri tip meal and it came with two sides and corn bread or garlic bread! Which is nice bc a lot of bbq places only give you white bread. Great, friendly service! read more

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It was our first time here and we enjoyed it. The only thing was my baked potato, all I want is butter but they gave it to me loaded. That's ok. The brisket was amazing. The ribs are kinda dry and not fall off the bone the easy I like. But all in all , it was good. read more

Salinas City BBQ - First time here - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Food was moderate, service was pleasant, unfortunately they were out of brisket so we settled for tri tip still filling and delicious read more

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When asked if I was enjoying my meal, I responded with " this was cheaper than flying to Texas". Haha! I thoroughly enjoyed the brisket and ribs. The bbq sauce was yummy. Had the beans and tater salad. All great as well. Corn bread! Yes! I don't even live in the area. I'll be back. Worth the driv read more

Salinas City BBQ - Brisket, ribs, tater salad, cornbread and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

$38.50 and excellent. Ribs: on the sweet side Tri-tip: damn near perfect. Brisket: salty crust but great. Potato salad: liked it Beans: ton of smoked paprika Garlic bread: solid enough 3 meats combo was too much for one normal dude. 4 stars because it's all well made. No 5 stars because my preferences weren't a perfect match. Still, I'm very happy they exist and I can't think of a single reason not to recommend them. I'll come back for sure. read more

Salinas City BBQ - 3 meat combo of tri-tip, ribs, brisket, beans, potato salad, and garlic bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Been here a couple times now and have to say this is a great BBQ joint! The music, the mismatched tables and chairs, handkerchief curtains, great food and a Dr Pepper transported me back to my time in Texas! Loved the ribs and pulled pork, and the beans are amazing! The coleslaw was a little on the bland/sweet side for my taste, but throwing the pickled veggies in there made it great! Will definitely keep coming back when I'm in town! read more

Salinas City BBQ - Ribs, bean, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

9/10 Definitely an amazing meal! I enjoyed both the Large Tri-Tip Sandwich and the Tri-Tip by itself. Starting with the sandwich, the soft bread and the tri tip were perfect together. It's simple, minimal, and honestly doesn't need anything extra to taste great. The side of jalapeños and pickles added a nice kick without overpowering it. The Tri-Tip on its own was also solid, seasoned perfectly and cooked just right. The only downside for me was that some of the cuts came out a bit cold, which was disappointing since everything else was on point. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the environment had a nice vibe with the Christmas decorations. Music wasn't my favorite, but not a big deal, I was there for the food and atmosphere anyway. read more

Salinas City BBQ - Tri Tip Sandwich and Tri Tip - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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Best BBQ between here and Pleasanton (85 miles). Been coming for years. Ribs are tasty and not dry. Sauce is delicious. I love the potato salad and the coleslaw! You won't be disappointed! read more

Salinas City BBQ - Lunch! - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

This spot was well recommended in the area so I decided to give it a try. First impressions: it looked like there should be a window outside the restaurant taking orders as there is dining outside. But in fact inside is where you order and can find more seating. Upon walking in service was nice. I ordered brisket, tri tip, Mac and cheese, coleslaw and cornbread. Besides the brisket with their spicy bbq sauce nothing else stood out. It was bleh/dry. I am confused as to whether it was an off day given all their awards.... read more

Salinas City BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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Excellent Texas style BBQ, great craft beer selection. Portions are light - so get that thing you didn't know if you wanted if cost isn't a huge concern. The meats are all smoked to absolute perfection, the pickles, beans and potato salad really reminded me of Houston. Overshadows Smalleys by a long shot. Don't pass on the Brisket or sausages, and DEFINITELY get the spicy sauce. Fantastic - highly recommended. read more

Our group of four like this barbecue spot. We all ordered different items. I ordered the two combo plate with brisket and ribs, with beans and coleslaw. The ribs were my favorite. They had tons of flavor and the seasoning was on point. The coleslaw was very simple, but tasty. The brisket really had great flavor, but because of the cut I received it was extremely fatty and I could not eat most of it. If you like spicy, the beans are for you. They had good flavor, but they were way too spicy for me. My BF actually had the Lil plate, which included cornbread, one meat, and one side for $10. What a deal. He absolutely loved it. Others in our group got the hot links, sausage and nachos. The staff was very helpful and courteous. read more

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Had the most amazing dinner. Have been to a few of their locations and this one rocks! Employees were awesome and very kind and attentive. Food was beyond delicious. Job well done! read more

You can't go wrong with the breakfast brisket tacos so tantalizing to the mouth it just melts in your mouth like OMG. And as well you have to try the brisket sandwich with egg OMG I'm in heaven thank you thank you thank you read more

Salinas City BBQ - Brisket breakfast sandwich with egg spicy barbecue sauce and jalapenos and pickled onions - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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Ordered catering/pick-up for a event at our home. Ribs, tri-tip & chicken for the meats. Outstanding, heated up leftovers the next day & still tender as heck. Great flavor, taste & loved by the guests. As always did not disappoint. read more

It doesn't matter which way this photo lines up, the ribs won't stay on the plate. The smoke ring on these ribs are the first clue that the rib will fall off the bone. Tender, juicy, fired just hot enough! Yas! This BBQ joint is small, humble with great music and a place you don't have to worry about licking your fingers in public. read more

Salinas City BBQ - BBQ and Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

I went with my family on Mother's Day., got the Big Mama meal The workers forgot my sides, and bread. I drove back just to get my food, which was cold. The cornbread was hard and overall would not recommend. Cashier was rude and didn't even apologize for their mistake! Paid almost $200 for the whole meal just for shitty service and food! Never again!! read more

Pork ribs are on point! Do not need sauce but they do have it available. Really good baked potato for the size, and glad I got the chilli beans paired nicely with the potato, cornbread kind of tasted like French toast was ok. Is an order at the counter and pick up from counter service but small venue so understand why, but good food makes it worth it. Very country style meal and overall great place to have some good bbq. read more

Salinas City BBQ - 4 pork ribs, baked potato with everything, cornbread and chili beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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I used to eat here many years ago when it was a steaknhouse. So good to see that the new owners really made a success of this location. The staff here if very friendly, and they really know their menu. I had my steak cooked rare, and it came out rare. Just the way i wanted it. The fries came out hot snd crispy. I rrally like this plave now and will be back for more.. read more

Don't let it's size fool you, this place packs a punch. The brisket has a smoke ring that will linger in your dreams. It's incredibly moist & tender. It was the star of the show, in my opinion. This is a place & pay for your order establishment. It's perfect for groups that don't want to deal with the hassle of how to split a check. Eight of us were able to order and get settled at a "table" we put together easily. Everyone's food came out lighting quick. They have a selection of craft brews in cans & wines. They have combo plates, sandwiches, sides, etc. You will not have any issue finding something that suits you. I really do love this place. We all left happy! read more

Salinas City BBQ - 2 meat combo plate. The brisket is soooo good. - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Legit Brisket! Ask for the "Money Cut" aka "'mas grasa." SCBBQ is nailing melt in your mouth smoked brisket. read more

The food was so juicy and tender. The sides were outstanding. I also love that the restaurant is in a converted house. Nice touch. I don't get to Salinas often but when I do, I will make sure to stop by here. read more

Salinas City BBQ - Two meat combos with pork ribs and brisket. Yummy! - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

We got brisket platters and have fonder memories of the brisket sandwiches. The place is clean and there's enough indoor and outdoor table space. The puny parking lot has two spaces open and the street parking is full even on Saturday. read more

Salinas City BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

The meat was awesome. Had ribs, tri-tip, brisket. Can't give it five stars because I wasn't a fan of the cornbread or the bread pudding. Bathroom was clean. 6 tables full of guests there at 2 pm, service was prompt. read more

We found our new favorite Stop in Salinas! After walking out of another restaurant claiming to be pet-friendly- we found an outdoor patio that was truly Dog-friendly. Salinas City BBQ is a family owned business taking pride in serving up legitimate BBQ! Alfredo and his daughter are so kind and go out of their way to provide their patrons the best service and experience. There's indoor seating as well as an outside seating area. Ambiance is Patriotic Americana and pays homage to the PIG. Reminds me of all the iconic BBQ joints I've hit in the Southeast. 5/5 Stars! Food is Fantastic! Hubby is a Texas boy and we both loved the pork ribs and the pulled pork sandwich served on ciabatta. The meats had the perfect amount of smoke and were so tender and delish!! The 2 house BBQ sauces were good and Smokey with one being more sweet and tame and the other offering just the right amount of heat. When we had eaten our fill, Alfredo offered us some Tri- Tip and Brisket to try. Both were tender and moist and the Tri-tip was the best I've ever had!!! The flavor profile of the dry rub complements the meat without being overwhelming. For the sides we had the beans, coleslaw and cornbread. Everything was wonderful and fresh and the pickled onions served on the side were a great addition to the beans giving them an acid hit. The coleslaw was crisp and fresh without being too sweet and the cornbread was moist and everything I want in my cornbread. Salinas City BBQ hits my top BBQ List and I highly recommend! read more

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During a weekend trip to Monterey, I wanted to try something... not fish haha. With all of the great reviews at Salinas City BBQ, we headed over there for our last meal of the weekend! Salinas City BBQ is a house-looking restaurant on the corner of the main road across from the gas station. There isn't really a parking lot, though they do have a couple of marked spaces reserved for pick up orders. They do have some street parking around them though so we easily parked there. There's a lot of seating outside of the restaurant on the lawn/patio area which I'm sure is really great on the warm months. Inside, I was surprised to see a decent amount of tables as well. I'm sure this spot gets pretty busy during summertime. When we arrived within the last hour before closing, there was only 1 other party there. We placed our order at the register and waited maybe 10 minutes for our food to be prepared (takeout) - fast! Our mistake, though, was not checking the food before we left. By the time we got back to our hotel, we realized that they forgot to add one of the meats we ordered for the 2 meat combo :( Unfortunately, it was closed already so we couldn't go back to get it fixed. What we ordered: - Regular tri-tip BBQ meal ($18): comes with 2 sides - I chose mac & cheese and potato salad - and bread (I chose corn bread) | the tri-tip was so good! I added the spicy BBQ sauce and while it didn't add much heat, it did add some delicious sweet, tangy flavor. The mac & cheese was pretty cheesy and had larger noodles. The potato salad was really good and fresh too. The cornbread, though, was pretty bland. I wasn't really getting corn or any sweetness. It was also pretty thin, which I'm not used to with cornbread. - 2 meat combo, brisket & pork ribs ($26): the brisket was really good too. Love that they had thicker cuts and the meat was well-seasoned. Unfortunately didn't get the pork ribs :( Overall, a solid stop if you're looking for BBQ in the area! read more

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Second visit and this time I dined inside. The food was good though I was disappointed it wasn't the same as the first time I came. The brisket was dried out and the fat on the side wasn't tasty. The garlic bread for sandwich was great as before. The side of macaroni had too much black pepper. I will be back and hopefully my experience will be like the first time. read more

Salinas City BBQ - Delicious brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

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I'm not normally a "bbq person" but I thought Salinas City BBQ was great! I got the Brisket BBQ plate with a side of coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread. I like that the food was seasoned but not overly heavy or greasy. And the portions were just right for me. Service was friendly and we got our food pretty quickly. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. Comfortable and casual atmosphere. read more

Parking is limited at the restaurant, but there is free street parking available. Most customers seemed to get their food to-go, but there was a handful of groups dining in as well. There are also 3 picnic tables outside if you prefer outdoor seating. Order and grab your food from the counter. Water is self-serve. The food was delicious! I got the regular size Tri-tip BBQ with a side of coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread. I don't usually like BBQ because of how greasy everything tastes and how messy the meals are usually presented, but Salinas City BBQ did a great job with the quality and presentation of the food. The tri-tip was tender and flavorful. The sides were neat and not overly sauced or dressed. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and experience here and wouldn't mind coming back. read more

Salinas City BBQ - Tri-tip BBQ meal (regular size) with cornbread, potato salad, and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Great food from the bbq chicken to the brisket desserts always on point berry cobbler is the best in town! read more

Salinas City BBQ - Berry cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Great service! Stopping through for some lunch and charmed by this bbq joint, the burnt ends and tri tip were great and the beans were saucy and not too sweet! read more

Salinas City BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salinas, California

Love this place!!! The food is amazing and always consistent. The service is above and beyond.

Really didn't like the option of getting only 1 kind of meat if you purchase a 3 or 4 meat combo. In other words you can't get like 2 brisket and 1 tri tip. You have to get only 1 kind of meat per choice. Don't know when they changed it. I mean you're paying for it. read more

In town for work, love me some good BBQ so saw this place online. First off, really cool looking spot, must have been a home at one point. Got there around 7pm and not many people inside. The proteins are brisket, pulled pork, tri tip, chicken, hot link. Sides - green salad, potato salad, mac n cheese, baked potato, cole slaw and beans. Wife and I got the 2 meat combo. ME- brisket, pulled pork, green salad and cole slaw. WIFEY- turkey and brisket, baked potato and mac n cheese. Brisket was moost and tender, just needed a little more seasoning and to render the fat a little more. Wasn't the best I've had but solid. The pulled pork! Now this was outstanding! It was probably the best I've had- super moist and tender, seasoned perfectly and perfect smokiness. Had a nice bark too, was the hit for sure! The salad was ample and coleslaw delicious. Came also with pickles and pickled red onions, which I love. Solid BBQ joint, with the best pulled pork. If you haven't tried it, go now! read more

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Ordered 2 meats turkey and brisket with mac n cheese and a baked potato. Also a berry cobbler for dessert. Hubby got the brisket and pulled pork with coleslaw and a salad. Both came with choice of garlic bread or corn bread, gotta get the corn bread. Self service or drinks and 2 choices of bbq sauce Alex serve, a spicy or regular. The regular had a hint of spice and was good the spicy took a moment for the spice to hit. The berry cobbler was sinful and so good! A must have. The rootbeer was a very good brand! The brisket was too fatty for me but very tender. The turkey was excellent. Good flavor not overly Smokey and very tender could have used more seasoning. The Mac and cheese was good not my top favorite but ok. The baked potato was your average baked tator. The turkey for me was the winner of the show! Hubby said it was the pulled pork he said it was one of the best pulled pork he's had! The corn bread wasn't overly sweet and tasty. It was seared and more flat than thick sliced but over all good. The place was like cozy cabin inside. Service was good. Would come back read more

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Excellent food excellent service. Good ambience. Will definitely a great experience., Thank you Grant Adams read more