Excellent barbecue! You know it's going to be good when you can smell it from your car. Love the tri-tip and brisket. Surprisingly the chicken was very tender and flavorful and came in a very large portion. Mac & cheese is very rich and creamy. okra was great and served extremely hot. Potato salad is mustardy for those who love the taste - - I loved it! Also gave sides of barbecue sauce, which were delicious as well. Service was quite fast. It's nothing fancy so you know it taste good. Very few tables inside, there is outdoor seating as well. Overall, very good experience and will return if we're in the area again. Definitely should try if you're on the road and are starving--like we were! read more

The Rib Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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The sample platter is definitely worth it. I must say tho out of all the meats, the pulled pork was really good, moist, and portions were generous amounts. I had it over some fries and Mac and cheese which was a solid 4.5/5 . The place is a small little spot in the corner but place is kept pretty clean. Staff is cool and friendly. Definitely would come back when I'm in the area. To be honest... I think it's better than Phil's BBQ. read more

Very overpriced, no customer service, food less then average. $60 for one rack of rib, saugy french fries and cold slaw. I will never go back. I asked why I was charged $60 when half rib dinners came with the same for $22 and I could of paid $44 instead of $60. The girl said I only take orders here. ZERO customer service. I called the next day to talk to the owner because I was so annoyed and the guy of the phone said that the owner never in the restuarant and he would have him call me back. He asked me what was wrong and I told him and he made a lame excuse why he does not recommend anything. The owner never called me back. I understand why employees proved no customer service. Phil BBQ offers Full Baby Back Rib Dinners Includes 2 small sides or 1 large side $32.99, how does the Rib Shack justify similar for $60. Absolutely shameful! Don't waste your money in this overprised shack!!! read more

Slow smoked Tri Tip and chicken was amazing. As a man growing up in St Louis, I think I might know a thing or two about BBQ. The chicken was still juicy and the tri tip was also tender not chewy. And the meat does not rely on the sauce for flavor...it stands alone with great taste and the sauce is also an excellent addition with its tanginess. Outside seating was good with umbrellas for the sun and some seating inside. Service came with kindness and a smile and the Pit Master took the time to speak with me about BBQ. All in all a great experience. I would definitely recommend read more

The Rib Shack - Tender and juicy tri-tip with smoked juicy chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

EVERYTHING IS GREAT! The service is always helpful and nice. The food always tastes home cooked. If you like eating where it always feels like home. read more

I always tell myself, when I come back to The Rib Shack, I'm gonna make room for the peach cobbler. Yesterday, I didn't make room. I decided to try something different than the rib plate- which the ran outta ribs by the time we got there late Monday afternoon. But, that brisket sandwich! Did NOT disappoint! The cuts had the fatty fats, smoked and tender to perfection. That bun, moist with every bite you take and enough to soak up the fatty juices and the barbecue sauce. I love how the sammies are cut in half. I tried "convincing" myself I'd eat one half and take the other home. NOT THE CASE! The weather was so gorgeous yesterday afternoon! Sitting outside by the smoker, enjoying people, cars, & motorcycles passing by. It was just a meal to enjoy right then and there. The fried okra, imo, is the best side here. And the serving is plenty. I wish I would've taken the rest of the okra home too. Great meal to enjoy with their bottled ginger beer. read more

The Rib Shack - Brisket Sammie & fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

! Absolutely the best Bbq I've had in a long time! Must come back. The freshness of the slaw. Cheesy Mac, and flaky fish! read more

The Rib Shack - Tri tip breskit and catfish sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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We were visiting the area and wanted to get something to eat close to our hotel, so we decided on The Rib Shack since we've never been. It is a very small place with a couple of tables inside but had seating outside. I ordered the pulled pork dinner with fried okra and slaw as my two sides. Oh so delicious tender pulled pork and lots of fried okra! The service was very friendly and fairly quick. read more

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3rd time here, it's officially getting 5 stars. Price is great, 2 Meat and 2 side platter so only $25. Brisket is a HIT read more

The Rib Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

The Rib Shack sits at the corner of a small informal plaza, right off the 15 freeway. You know you're at the right place if you see a big smoker sitting off to the side. Do not let this little hole in the wall confuse you because they're definitely serving up some of the best barbecue and sides around the area. THE FOODS | Barbecued meats, cooked low and slow. There's several side dishes to choose from, because we all want that ability to customize our meals. We cue'd up on... - 2-Meat Combo: Pulled pork. Baby back ribs. Potato salad. Fried okra (+$1). | Pulled pork is juicy and really tender with a smokiness that lingers long after you're done eating. Same goes with the baby back ribs, which literally falls off the bone at each bite. Dip into their sweet barbecue sauce for added flavor! I am in love with their tangy, thick potato salad! The fried okra is also worth mentioning as it's fried to a lightly crispy golden brown finish with a mildly sweet flavor and subtle fibrous texture inside. It comes with a side of thousand island sauce for dipping. Overall, amazing meal and highly recommend everything on the plate! - 2-Meat Combo: Tri tip. Brisket. Slaw. French fries. | Tri tip is lean, but still tender. Brisket is surprisingly juicy and melts in yo' mouth. Slaw is crunchy and creamy with a bit of zing. French fries are shoestring thin and lightly crispy. THE DRINKS | Bottled drinks. We picked up... - Orange Cream | Bottled. It's orange soda and no complaints about it. - Root Beer | Bottled. Fizzy sweetness and went well with my barbecue plate. THE RIB SHACK FEELS | Low key country rustic vibes. Small dining area inside, but it's well kept and clean. There's a bigger outdoor dining area to the left side of the building; great place to sit when the weather is warmer. Service there is friendly and prompt. THE PARKING SITUATION | Free parking within the plaza. THE ORDERING LOGISTICS | We ordered at the counter and food was brought to our table. I also observed a lot of phone-in orders with people coming by to pick up their food. WOULD I COME BACK? | Absolutely. Our barbecue plates were completely exceptional and we can't wait to go back for more. read more

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A great stop on the way from San Diego up to Temecula! There is an outdoor seating area but it was raining when we were there. The young lady working the front of the house was super nice and charismatic, especially considering she has customers and phone calls non-stop. We asked if we could bring our dog inside since it was raining and she told us of course. We got the two meat combo with brisket, baby back ribs, mac and cheese, and fries. Everything we tried was delicious. Brisket: Very tender, moist, and flavorful. This was our favorite! Also made a tasty little slider with the bread roll that came with the combo. Baby Back Ribs: This was good but not great (on the day we visited), might be the pieces we got? The taste was good and the meat was tender (easily falls off the bone), but it was slightly dry. Mac and Cheese: Looks a little basic / normal, but it was SO GOOD! Super creamy and cheesy. Fries: Even the fries were good, nicely fried and had a little bit of fry seasoning. read more

Wowowow!!! Small little BBQ spot packed with a whole lot of flavor! We stopped in for dinner a few nights ago and I am so glad we did! I had the best, most tender BBQ ribs and cowboy beans I've had in a long while...if not ever! Big portions of food served here and oh so good!! The dining area inside served a few tables while the outdoor seating was very spacious. The staff were friendly and were busy the moment we walked in. It seems that this place receives a ton of pickup/phone orders. Many people came and went for the short period of time we were there. They have a shared private parking lot with other neighboring businesses with lots of stalls to accommodate their customers. I look forward to the next chance we get to go back! read more

Had ribs, tri tip and pulled pork. The food was excellent 5 stars the customer service is a different story. Im not sure if i care about the employees being nice if the food is amazing but thats the case. It is what it is is read more

Stumbled upon this place while driving around. So glad we stopped. I had the tri-tip sandwich with okra, my wife had the tri-tip sandwich with cowboy beans. The tri-tip was so delicious, excellent okra. The server offered okra sauce which was good but the okra was so good without the sauce. Great portions and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back! read more

The Rib Shack - Tri-tip sandwich with okra - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

I visit my friend Kym at her boutique for jewelry, hats and joy. I frequent Nessie Burgers for their delicious burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Today I decided to try BBQ. I ordered the chicken sandwich and mac n cheese. I cannot believe how ooey gooey their mac n cheese is. Their chicken for the sandwich is perfectly smoked, tender an unadulterated. The sauce is on the side, the butter buns are lightly toasted and squishy. A+++ read more

The Rib Shack - No bones about it. Best sandwich an mac n cheese in my life! - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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Food is absolutely amazing!!!! We got it to go so I can't comment on the service, however I enjoyed every last bite of their food.

Literally the best bbq in San Diego county for fast food. EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. We order on our phone, and it's ready when we get there. The desserts are perfect to end the meal. Best Cole slaw, my favorite is the chicken breast and ribs plate. read more

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Ordered brisket sandwich, dry and tasteless. French fries were limp and salty. Potato salad tasted like cheap grocery store crap. So disappointed as the reality did not live up to the hype. A waste of money. I'll stick to Phil's BBQ for future cravings. read more

If you guys aren't opening on New Year's Day. Maybe post that in the window or on the social media pages. It's not hard to communicate the "normal" shit. Stuff like this is just annoying. Wasted an hour of my day driving down here. read more

The Rib Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

So this 5-star is actually for the homemade peach cobbler alone. I would drive 30 miles out of the way just to get to this place for the cobbler. It's that good! Of course the BBQ is solid as well - have had the ribs and brisket during separate visits and they do not disappoint. The sides are great too - have had the fried okra, mac and cheese, and their fries are the way I like them, long and skinny like MickeyDs fries. They have 2 different types of BBQ sauces, I prefer the darker one that they offer. I like to play over at Golf Club of CA and this is now my go-to spot after a round there! read more

Rib Shack serves up some real quality BBQ in a quaint, homey location. I'm mid way through a SoCal BBQ kick and stopped here with some friends after the San Diego Spartan. Food was ordered at the counter and served in Styrofoam containers, which we ate in the patio seating area. The selection is great, from your standard meats (brisket, ribs, tri tip) to more off the beaten path choices like catfish. You can order most options as a sandwich or part of a combo platter. Of what we tried, the ribs were the clear winner (truly fall off the bone tender), but everything else was great as well. The Mac and Cheese side also deserves its own shout-out - the perfect level of creamy and cheesy! Everything is clearly smoked on-site - you can actually see the smoker from the outdoor seating area, which is a neat touch. I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area or passing through! read more

The Rib Shack - Tri-Tip, Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Brisket @ Rib Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

The BBQ is decent but the catfish seemed old and I found a parasite! I will never eat fish again. read more

The Rib Shack - Catfish - Barbeque Near Me - Fallbrook, California

These ribs are meaty and smoked to perfection with a tasty rub. Call ahead if you are looking for a full rack to make sure they have enough. I've missed out by just showing up unannounced. Top it off with Peach Cobbler that is a winner as well read more

The Rib Shack will have you stopping there from a mile down the road when you catch a whiff of their cooking! Baby backs are tender and delicious! Potato and Cole slaw salad tastes great! This little shop kicks out some killer bbq! Can't wait to explore the menu! read more

We came here after seeing so many positive reviews and are so happy we did! We tried the brisket dinner and sandwich, both were excellent. The brisket is well seasoned and very tender. I still think about it! I also got a side of fried okra and it was a great add on. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the other meats and sides they have to offer. read more

The meats are pretty good but the sides are really bland. The slaw is the standout the Mac and Cheese tastes like mush. The potatoe salad is a meh...get it? read more

Don't be deceived by the this tiny BBQ joint. The person who took our order and brought it out to us was super sweet and made great suggestions. We got the sampler to split and it was easily 4 meals, we were able to make another meal for the two of us out of it when we got home. Mac was creamy and had great flavor, my boyfriend loved the cole slaw, and I liked the chunky potato salad. All the meats, oh my goodness, I can't pick a favorite, everything was impressive. Rib meat just fell off the bone, and no knives are needed here, the tenderness of the meats was 10/10. Can't wait to visit again! read more

The Pulled Pork/Mac&Cheese/Fries are the !!!! All was served Hot and Delicious! Smells good everywhere!Service was great and cute girl ‍ Ambient dining room small and outside seating availablebathroom out of order but no worries Good Smokey food! read more

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This place is bomb!!!!! The food was so fresh and the meat so soft. Its a cute spot, with Both inside and outside seating. This place is delicious, I can not wait to go back for more. By the way Service was quick and super nice. read more

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The food is delicious. They make small batch bbq and are very upfront with any items not ready yet. They are quick to serve and order.

We order and pick up. So everywhere is expensive but this place has very good value and delicious food quick service. The BBQ sauces are all very yummy love the dark one! Even their potato salad is better than mine:( read more

Ordered a catfish sandwich. It served on a hamburger bun, cooked fairly well not too greasy / oily , breaded just right. Comes with slaw in the sandwich so if I'd known that, I wouldn't have ordered more slaw as a side. I would come back here. read more

Terrible service never going back use to come to this place all the time before Covid. We moved back to Temecula area I think the owners sold it because the ribs aren't the same. They messed up our order also when I called I was told we didn't order certain things but we were given things we didn't order at all. The guy was rude on the phone this place isn't the same. read more

Excellent and extremely moist brisket. Fries were pretty salty. 2 choices of barbecue sauce. Will definitely return!

Jennifer recommended this place to us after a stop at Myrtle Creek Winery. Most excellent bbq brisket & amazing beans! Can't beat the view from the parking lot. Worth the stop! read more

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I literally love this place! There dry ribs we're so delicious. I love the fact that they were so moist and they had multiple BBQ sauces. They had sweet, spicy, regular etc. and it was cool having a variety with good meat. The sides were pretty good too and I loved the soda options. Truly a great experience and I will be back. read more

Nooooooooo......not now... Geez, to say I'm supremely disappointed would be an understatement. Judging by the some of the pics and reviews, The Rib Shack can put out some good lookin' grub. However unfortunately, today was not that day. I had seen some pics from the shack and I must say, I saw some excellent tri tip and some good looking brisket. But today, the beauty was not in the eye of this beholder. 1st one in line, let's do this. Although I wasn't getting the energetic, and friendly vibe I've come to love from my favorite BBQ places, the person at the front counter was very knowledgeable of the menu and did an excellent job of answering all of my questions. Thanks for that. Between the two of us we ordered cobbler, a hot link, potato salad, and 1.5 lbs of brisket-The potato salad was definitely the highlight. They say you first eat with your eyes and they're right. The first thing I noticed was that the brisket looked very dry, and it was. I love my smoked meats as fresh as possible, so I often try to be the first in line. Being the first customer today, I expected freshly sliced, and hopefully, moist brisket. After being told I couldn't specifically request fatty brisket because "it depends which side is cut first", I was at least expecting nicely sliced fresh brisket. Instead I received some slices, odd chunks, bits, and burnt scrap. Was it leftovers?...Was it a bad day?...I'm not sure but I'll likely never know. Not to mention the fatty brisket's fat was spongy and not deliciously rendered down to the meat butter we all know and love. Brisket was Market Price at $22.07 a lb. I'm not sure why the hot link had nearly 2 dozen puncture wounds but I didn't care for the taste at all. It's very rare I find a hot link I don't like. Again, presentation was rough. (FYI the $5 Links are not made in house) The highlight of the meal was the potato salad. If you're eating here I'd say try the potato salad. It was mustardy, nicely seasoned, and tasted fresh. $5.50 for a large potato salad. I had hoped to get a little relief and score a W with the cobbler but sadly, it too was also a let down. Let down by cobbler?!?!? I know, right. I'm not sure that's ever happened. Immediately upon putting my fork to the cobbler, it appeared something was off. The consistency just didn't seem right. We both looked at each other asking "Is it even cooked?!? I took a small taste and it was like raw cake batter. Darn, one of the few, if any, times I didn't like a cobbler. Cobbler was free with the Yelp Check-in. Oh and I forgot to mention the sauces. There were three but I only cared for one. There was an original-odd and tangy, a spicy-like a combination of bbq and Tapatio, and I'm not sure what they called the third sauce but I called it Goldilocks- it was slightly sweet, slight spicy, and the best of the three. It looks like The Rib Shack can be hit or miss. Unfortunately today, I got a miss. I hope they can improve their consistency and put out delicious food on a daily basis. read more

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My husband wanted to stop, I don't really like ribs but the bone immediately just seperated from the meat and these were 10/10

Extremely disappointed in the communication of this company.... My fiancé and I are getting married in September. We wanted to find the best bbq to cater our wedding. We found this place and the food is incredible. We were super excited. I reached out several times for a catering inquiry. It took several weeks to hear back and I get it, they're super busy. They sent me the quote but it was for the wrong day. So I reached back out to make sure they were available on the day we needed before I paid for the whole thing. This was April 3rd. I've heard nothing from them since then. I emailed several times, I called and left my name and phone number several times. They told me the catering manager would get back to me but it's been months. They can't give me his contact which I understand. But my wedding is in 2 months and I don't have anyone to cater. We were really hoping for this place because they are SO good. I called Saturday and was rudely told that they wouldn't answer any of my questions or concerns because they were super busy. I wasn't in any way trying to be rude but to express a sense of urgency to get things booked and done before my wedding. All this to say is that if you have an event and you're considering using this company, I'd seriously consider looking elsewhere. They make really good bbq but maybe they shouldn't offer catering because no one will get back to you. read more

Was in the area and looking for places to eat. We were in Bonsall and there is like nothing there, so just go a few more minutes east and you will find this place! You know where Nessy Burgers is? Yeah in that same area. We wanted to try everything. So, we got the sampler platter! This came with tri-tip, brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, hot link, and chicken! Also got sides: cowboy beans, mac & cheese, and fried okra. Everything was sooo good! This place knows how to do bbq, for sure! One of the top places for me for bbq. Don't forget to check in and get your cobbler. Cuz yeah, it's a great way to end your meal! Definitely will come back! read more

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