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    3.8 (312 reviews)
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    Half Chicken Plate
    Julia G.

    By chance ran into some friends I hadn't seen in a while and we decided to have BBQ for lunch. It was the first time for all of us to try this place. I got the brisket sandwich and navy bean soup. I thought the soup had a nice homemade flavor. The brisket was tasty and plentiful but there were a couple of drier pieces. I decided not to eat the hamburger bun bread because I prefer toasted bread. My friends got the half chicken daily special. They really enjoyed their meal with BBQ sauce reminded them of when they lived in Texas. One minute it was empty and then a long line formed the next minute. It's like everyone got the memo! The place was really tidy with simple style cafeteria decor.

    Shirley F.

    Great the eat hear on a cold rainy day. The food is hot and delicious.. self serve you walk up to the kitchen. Ambience is barbecue western. You serve your own meal

    D A.

    Stopped in here a no frills BBQ joint that delivers decent BBQ at reasonable prices and that's hard to find these days! Definitely a better experience that what I had at National City location yrs ago . Tried all the sauces and all very distinct and tasty .

    Brisket sandwich, potato salad

    This place is truly unbelievable...open since 1947 time capsule! Brisket is 10/10 Very nice and friendly staff Best bbq in san diego hands down A+++

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    Gwyn C.

    Such a charming place with solid cooking! Simple home style menu with quality food. Apparently it's been here for at least 50 years! Stepping inside you're transplanted to early western days. Service with a smile from everyone even when extra busy. When you first see the sandwich you think oh...is that all! Then you dig in and boy do you fill up quickly. All three of us had the beef sandwich. The beef was incredibly tender, to perfection. If it's flavor you're looking they provide a side of BBQ sauce. They smartly offer it as a side so the beef isn't missed or overshadowed. I was lucky enough to hear about ordering crispy fries and am thrilled I did as they were amazing. Dare I say it was the best part of the meal for me? And you get a huge pile on a small plate. Dad had the macaroni salad and surprisingly would give it a 5 out of 5! So that's a huge compliment. Perfect place to bring the family and they will serve a special thanksgiving meal.

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    John W.

    Matt and Martha are both behind the counter serving up some delicious barbecue food and sides. Had the value meal ham sandwich with beans and a drink for lunch. Had was delicious and perfectly cooked with the sauce. Sandwich was huge. Can't wait to try this place again soon. Will definitely try the pork ribs dinner dish.

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    Get the brisket! Get the brisket! Get the brisket! Did I mention I had the brisket? Tender, juicy, yummy.

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    Great food and awesome service! I have been coming here for years and plan to continue enjoying their wonderful ribs my favorite!

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    6 months ago

    Classic BBQ. Wish the baked beans had more flavor and wish they'd have Mac & cheese as a side option. Ham and pork ribs are my favorite!

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    9 months ago

    Over priced in my opinion. The ham was dry. The brisket was pretty good. Sauce was very yummy

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    They have great bbq. And they are always very nice. We have bought a lot of meat there.

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    1 year ago

    The food is amazing with a Texas Style influence. The Beef and Ham Sandwich's are our favorite, not to mention the brisket!

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    Great food and friendly service nice music easy access 1 flat-screen tv . So our experience was

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    1 year ago

    Great authentic bbq. Friendly front counter staff. Good quality with generous portions.

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    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    Ria isn't just a bartender -- she's the whiskey whisperer, the cocktail queen, the tiny Hawaiian…read moreassassin behind the bar serving drinks so good they'll make you rethink your entire personality. Beautiful, hilarious, cool without trying, and somehow always wearing the most fire shoes in the building. She's the kind of bartender that turns "let's grab one drink" into "well damn, now we live here." Every cocktail was perfect, every recommendation hit, and her energy honestly makes the whole place. Protect Ria at all costs because that girl is a whole vibe. I Wish her all The health and the wealth and if yall don't give this woman a BONUS and a raise- i'm going on strike ;)

    I love everything about this place. The BBQ is insanely good - I have had everything from the…read morepulled pork sandwich to the tri tip to the sausage sandwich, and all of the sides. Everything is INSANE. I've even interviewed the "meat guys" who hang out with the giant smokers in the back lot and basically babysit the meat 24/7. They take their job very seriously, and it shows in the quality of the meat! The bartender made me a mezcal margarita once, and I had three that night and now think of them often. It's what gets me back in the door here. The mezcal marg and the meat. The live music is always awesome. We came recently and saw the Blind Miles Blues Band play - their vibe fit with the ambiance of the restaurant so well. It was awesome that our kids were able to run around and play while we ate dinner and talked. I am SO thankful for a restaurant that has food this good that also freely welcomes families with kids! Our waiter that night, Bryce, was awesome. He was SO attentive and so patient and kind when we had a bunch of requests for extra everything. We'll probably request him next time, he was that cool. Can't say enough good things about this place. I already can't wait to come back again!

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    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs - You can order then sit

    You can order then sit

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    Coop's West Texas BBQ

    Coop's West Texas BBQ

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Small chill spot, friendly faces (especially Mr. Coop!), and the food is delicious! Took the day…read moreoff for a lil family day. Heard about this place from Gareth Eats and Marvelous Muncher, they did not lead me astray! My wife and kid can be pretty picky. For the amount of food we ordered, we would usually have leftover, but we finished the whole thing! * 2 lbs of chicken - so juicy, great taste, especially with that BBQ sauce. My wife usually complains that BBQ is so salty, or too vinegary, not this time. She loved it! * Mac and cheese - Creamy! Cheesy! Good! * Coleslaw - fresh, I think there's a light vinaigrette. I usually like mayo on mine, but I can see how this pairs better with the rest of the food. * Potato Salad - solid, not too salty as well. Just right! * Beans and Rice - I think I should've gone large on this one. So good! * Peach Cobbler - legit. Warm. Peachy. Cobblery. * Sweet Potato Pie - I was surprised, because I usually am not a fan of sweet potato. Tasty, not too sweet! Mr. Coop checked in with us once in a while to make sure we're all good, stopped by and gave me a sample of the bacon. Sweet, real tasty! I'm excited to come back and try the ribs and brisket! Smelled so good coming in!

    I finally tried coops barbecue. The brisket rained supreme…read more It is so unbelievably tender, and good. It literally melts in your mouth. I bought a a pound to share. I tried the pork ribs, but I do prefer Phil's pork ribs to these ribs and tender, but Phils falls off the bone. Still very good. Collard greens were delicious as were the rice and beans. Service is efficient and prompt.' Ambience is that of a smoked meat joint.

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    Coop's West Texas BBQ - Sacred temple of fire and meat!

    Sacred temple of fire and meat!

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    Pioneer BBQ

    Pioneer BBQ

    3.9(726 reviews)
    0.9 miSan Carlos
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    I remember back in 2018 Chef Hanis Calvin founded The Pioneer.  I saw him hard at work in the…read morekitchen and the bbq was very good.  Sadly he left for other ventures.  I'm visiting for the last time as The Pioneer closed on July 8, 2025. Pioneer Bbq smokes their meats with white oak which gives their meats a smoky flavor without the bitter aftertaste. Pork baby back ribs were tender and had a smoky aroma and flavor from the white oak.  Dry rub gave the ribs a bit of sweetness from the brown sugar and some spice from the black pepper.  Very tasty. Prime beef brisket was tender and juicy.  Peppercorn based dry rub and the smoky flavor combined with the high quality beef into some delicious brisket. Staff was nice and efficient.  I'll miss this place Chef Hanis created.  I was told I could get the same Texas style bbq at a sister restaurant Del's Hideout which employs the same Executive Chef Tim Eylens.  It was back in 2011 I first sampled Chef Hanis food at Carnitas Snack Shack.  Best carnitas I ever had.  It's been since 2023 when I last saw Chef Hanis at the now closed Carbon Bbq.  I hope he is doing well. https://www.hungryones.com/2023/08/carbon-bbq/ To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due. Neil Gaiman

    Enjoyed a good bbq me at pioneer. The meat was pretty tender and the corn was a nice side…read more Unfortunately looks like they've closed. Dels hideout, their sister restaurant is an another good bbq option.

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    Pioneer BBQ
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    I Que BBQ - Pork belly burnt ends - YUM!

    I Que BBQ

    4.6(219 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I wish I had taken a picture but we were half way through dinner and moaning with every bite. I've…read moredriven by this place 100 times (read great reviews on Yelp) and always thought about stopping but last night the line at Chef John's was out the door so we headed down to try this place... it was definitely a "God shot." We got the "kinfolk" family meal with brisket, coleslaw and cornbread. We eat BBQ all over the world and this place is one of the best on the planet if not the best!! The brisket was smoked to perfection and fork tender, the slaw was also amazing (we are slaw lovers), and the cornbread was warm and out of this world! I can't wait to go back and try all the other items they offer like the burnt ends, mac n cheese, greens... oh and they had some amazing looking desserts which we would have tried if we hadn't already placed an order for pick up at cold stone. Don't be dumb like I was try this place now!! Im gonna be a regular for sure!

    Checked out I Que BBQ and overall it was a solid experience. I went with the dry rub ribs and got…read morethe sauce on the side -- ribs were on point, super flavorful and cooked right. Honestly, I originally pulled up for the banana pudding and it did not disappoint. Definitely a highlight and worth getting if you go. Only downside for me was the sides. The potato salad just wasn't it -- potatoes were kinda undercooked and not really my style. All in all, good BBQ spot with some standout items, just might be a little selective with the sides next time.

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    I Que BBQ - Inside friendly staff

    Inside friendly staff

    I Que BBQ - Mac and cheese, with a little kick!

    Mac and cheese, with a little kick!

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    Izzy's Cafe - Strawberry stuffed crepes

    Izzy's Cafe

    4.3(514 reviews)
    3.5 miBostonia
    $$

    The place was packed when we stepped in a little before 1 on a Tuesday. A good sign. Didn't wait…read morelong for a cozy booth, maybe 10 minutes. There were several quirky cute diners in the area so it was tough to choose. Ultimately, Izzy's menu excited me more than the others. I love the barbecue brunch thing going on, too. Very unique and we totally would've tried some ribs had we not gone to Phil's for the first time the night before and had a ton of leftovers. We split a Country Benny and the Jalapeño scramble, which had their homemade pulled pork in it. Julie was an outstanding server. Super patient, attentive, and helpful. You can choose muffins or coffee cake (only $1 extra!) instead of toast, which I love by the way, but I really appreciated that she asked if I had tried the coffee cake because it's not what I thought it was. She explained it as more of a vanilla cupcake with nuts and white icing? Which is kinda random that they call it coffee cake, but it made us opt for the zucchini muffin which was definitely the right choice. Moist, warm, and delicious to nibble on while we waited for the rest of our meal. She also asked if we needed anything else, like salsa, when our entrees came. Which, I usually alwayyys have to request but she was 2 steps ahead of us. The Bloody Mary was tasty and just strong enough to start our afternoon. I'm a huge sucka for biscuits & gravy and theirs really hit the spot. The sausage patty was so good and definitely homemade. Perfectly poached eggs harmoniously smothered in yummy gravy and fluffy biscuits. Crispy hashbrowns, great country potatoes. The scramble was good, too. Pulled pork had a nice smoky flavor and I've never seen nor had it with eggs before which is awesome. The portions were just right. Not huge, but we got full and everything tasted great so what more can you ask for? The deep fried pie! Duh. Super bummed we didn't take a peach one home...

    This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. It's a quaint little restaurant with a down home…read morevibe. Lots of items to choose from. The staff are all very friendly. We had a table of 6 and our waitress was awesome. She remembered all our requests and happily split all our tickets. Because we were a party of 6 they automatically added the tip which made it very simple. I had the pico burger with onion rings. It was a lot of food and the onion rings were good. We didn't feel rushed and were able to sit & visit without feeling pressured to leave after we ate. They have a menu board that shows the daily specials. I'll be back.

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    Izzy's Cafe - Counter seats

    Counter seats

    Izzy's Cafe - 1/3 baby rib + 2 eggs + roasted potatoes w bell peppers

    1/3 baby rib + 2 eggs + roasted potatoes w bell peppers

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    Valley Farm Market

    Valley Farm Market

    4.4(383 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    A few weeks back I was hanging out with an old friend and as we started discussing lunch, poke came…read moreto mind. It sounded good but we also weren't really feeling like going "out" and something that could be delivered or that we could pick up seemed like the better play. All the typical poke places showed up when we searched but none of them really sold us. Well, good thing I remembered that Valley Farm's poke game is strong... really strong. Believe me, I know that those of you who don't know Valley Farm will likely say "really?" when I detail that this sleepy little Spring Valley market kicks out poke as good as anywhere else in SD, but it's true. It's a sleeper of a choice but the quality and price will make you a fan, trust me.

    Valley Farms Market is one of San Diego's hidden gems. From the moment you walk in, you can feel…read morethe difference. The store is clean, beautifully organized, and filled with high-quality products you don't always find at larger chain grocery stores. What I love most is their fresh selection, especially the produce, specialty items, and unique gourmet finds. Everything looks vibrant and carefully displayed. You can tell they take pride in what they offer. They also have a full butcher shop with everything you could desire. The selection is impressive, and it's wonderful knowing you can get high-quality cuts prepared fresh right there in the store. It adds such a personalized, old-fashioned market feel that you just don't see everywhere anymore. Another favorite of mine is their fresh-pressed cold juice blends, which I absolutely love. They taste incredibly fresh, and you can truly tell the difference in quality. It's such a treat to grab one while shopping. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It truly feels like a neighborhood market where customer service still matters. Whether I am picking up everyday essentials or something special for a gathering, I know I will find something wonderful here. If you appreciate quality, variety, and a pleasant shopping experience, Valley Farms Market is definitely worth a visit. I always leave happy!

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    Valley Farm Market - So many options in the drinks aisle!

    So many options in the drinks aisle!

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