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    Salinas City BBQ

    4.3 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SALINAS CITY BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    BBQ-sauced Smoked Chicken
    Mike B.

    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.

    3 meat combo
    Pearl R.

    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!

    Jennifer U.

    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!

    First time here
    Joe P.

    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.

    Ashley G.

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

    Brisket, ribs, tater salad, cornbread and beans
    Trudy M.

    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

    3 meat combo of tri-tip, ribs, brisket, beans, potato salad, and garlic bread.
    Daniel S.

    $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.

    Ribs, bean, coleslaw
    Ian T.

    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!

    Tri Tip Sandwich and Tri Tip
    Devin M.

    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.

    Sandra Lorena V.

    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....

    Lunch!

    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!

    Hot link, brisket, potato salad with toasted cornbread.
    HOLLY P.

    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.

    Brisket breakfast sandwich with egg spicy barbecue sauce and jalapenos and pickled onions
    Lorenzo H.

    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

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    8 months ago

    Been there a fews years back and it was to expensive for what we received. The ribs i buy at costco have better flavor

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    Amazing service and even better food, tender meat and a very friendly environment, definitely recommend

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    1st time visit! Amazing atmosphere, amazing staff, and amazing food! Best BBQ around!

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    8 months ago

    Omg!!! So delicious!! Whenever in town for softball tournament this is a must have thanks sooo much

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    Had a birthday BBQ dinner as we were heading south, best place ever and service. Eliza was a gracious host.

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    I've been drinking the beers from Alvarado for years without ever visiting any of their locations…read more(had beers at shares, bought them from stores, and even special ordered and had them shipped to me). A couple of friends and me took the opportunity to stop by on our drive back to LA from the Bay Area (along the 101). First impression: one of those convivial breweries with a thriving locals aspect and vibe. Friends I was with are really into craft beer, so we felt right at home. The folks here were super friendly and welcoming. As a matter of fact, there were some cookies made from another regular that was offered to us while we were there. And those cookies were delish. They have a good variety of styles on draft, but I opted for the BA Barleywine, which was excellent. They also had the football games playing on the TV there so there was that sports bar aspect without being to crowded/ crazy. This place is located in an industrial area of Salinas. We didn't have a problem at all finding parking. Love their beers and love this spot. I would definitely hit it up more if I was able.

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