Honestly this is the best place for BBQ in all of San Diego !…read more I ordered the following below: *Grand Ole Beef Rib: 5/5 - The best ribs I have ever had ! Yes they are pricey, and you can only order a minimum of 1lb. However, the rib is so juicy, soft, and tender it literally falls off the bone ! It is seasoned so well you don't even have to add bbq sauce ! I was full just eating both these ribs ! *Tri-Tip Sandwich: 4/5 - A very great and tasting sandwich ! The meat its self is very tasty, juicy, & tender. The bun does complement it pretty well as well as its soft yet crispy. The chimichurri is a nice addition. *French Fries: 5/5 - Golden, crispy, seasoned fries. A great option to be paired with your delicious meats ! Fluffy white potato on the inside yet crispy and ridged on the outside ! *Mac & Cheese: 3/5 - Average mac & cheese. Was creamy, less cheesy. The macaroni was cooked perfectly however I felt it needed more salt, cheese or something to make it stand out more. Upon entering this establishment there is a lot of old western theme ! A buck in the wall, nice old oak bar, wooden tables and chairs ! They also have seating outside in the back where sometimes they play live music ! In addition on hot days they have some mist and fans spraying around to keep you cool ! The service was exceptional ! I always love coming to this place ! Very great food ! Nice vibes and friendly people !

Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience, especially since we came here to…read morecelebrate my birthday. We originally planned for a party of 16, although we ultimately ended up with 13 people. Before coming, I emailed the restaurant about accommodating our large group. I was told they don't take reservations, which was confusing and frustrating because their website stated that they take reservations for parties of 10-25, and their phone voicemail also said the same thing. My wife ultimately called and confirmed the arrangements for our group by phone. We also specifically let them know that one person in our party uses a wheelchair so they could prepare for that ahead of time. When we arrived, we found out that the section/time intended for our group had been given to another party because that group apparently told the restaurant they were us. We were essentially told there wasn't anything they could do at that point other than move us to the top of the list, so we had to wait for another area to become available. That was particularly frustrating considering how much effort we had already put into communicating with the restaurant beforehand and the conflicting information we had received about reservations in the first place. Once we were finally seated, the situation became even more frustrating. The table they gave us could not properly accommodate my uncle's wheelchair. Because of the way the table and seating were arranged, he had to sit sideways just to try to eat his food. This was particularly disappointing because we had specifically told them ahead of time that we had a wheelchair user in our party. Because he was forced to sit sideways, we asked if they could give us a bowl so we could put his food in something that would be easier for him to eat from. Initially, we were told yes. But when the food came out, we were then told that their food comes in little paper boats and that they could just give us extra boats instead. A bowl or another more practical option was never provided. Unfortunately, the seating arrangement made eating so difficult for my uncle that he wasn't even able to finish his meal. He ended up having to take essentially his entire meal home. That was easily the most disappointing part of the experience. We gave advance notice about the wheelchair specifically so the restaurant would have an opportunity to accommodate him, yet he ended up sitting sideways, struggling to eat, and ultimately taking his dinner home. The food itself was also disappointing for several people in our party. The brisket we received was extremely dry. I ordered the Texas cheesesteak and was surprised that I had to pay extra for the queso to go on it. The cornbread pudding wasn't very good either, and several other people in our group were disappointed with their food as well. There were definitely some positives. The french fries were REALLY good, the wedge salad was great, and the green beans were also really good. The atmosphere and outdoor environment are awesome and were a big reason we chose Grand Ole BBQ for my birthday in the first place. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to make up for the overall experience. Between the conflicting information about reservations, having our section/time given to another group, and most importantly, the lack of wheelchair accommodation after we had specifically notified the restaurant ahead of time, the night was extremely disappointing. We really wanted to love this place and were looking forward to celebrating my birthday here. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't say we'd choose it again for a large gathering or feel comfortable recommending it to someone who needs wheelchair-accessible seating.

Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

Can here on a Sunday late afternoon. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but filled up throughout…read moreour time there. Anyways.. we ordered at the counter and our food was brought out to us after just a few minutes.. I got there pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich had a huge amount of pulled pork. This, and their tri tip sandwich was savory and satisfying. Husband got the baby back ribs. They came off the bone easily. My family esp enjoyed their Mac n cheese balls with the dip that comes it. The sides are purchased separate and come in generous sharing portions. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and onion rings. All nice n crisp. By that point, I was too full and took some bread pudding home for later. I enjoyed the flavor, but the texture was bit too mushy for me. The ladies working were incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone. A nice casual, clean dining area. There were multiple TVs on showing sports, without it being super loud. The dining area was actually a bit quiet until more people started showing up. Prices are fair. Definitely a place to try.

Eastbound Bar & Grill is one of our favorite spots! The food is always great, and the Firecracker…read moreappetizer is an absolute must-try. The atmosphere is the perfect mix of great music or sports, making it a fun place to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which keeps us coming back. A special shout out to John, Daniel and Hunter for their outstanding service and making every visit a great experience. Highly recommend Eastbound Bar & Grill!!!

I actually worked there a decade ago. I provided them with…read moresecurity. I hope the bar staff clean up as well during my shift. The owner and our staff and patrons are awesome and wonderful people. They are very kind, generous, and fun loving. You will love Eastbound Bar and grill. I currently serve in the US Army. In the civilian world I'm a professional driver that provides personal security for individuals, families, special events, and asset protection. So at the end of a long, hard, tiresome day, it's good to have a place to go to relax, enjoy some peace, a good time, and great food and drinks.

This place is a trip! Old school La Mesa for the win…read more It's obvious that the building is been around a long while, however you would never know by how well they maintain the place. The old school furniture feels so nostalgic. The order at the counter and get your food was a little different but works well and food was served fast. But let's face it! I'm not there because of the building our counter service. I came for the brisket! How good could it be anyway? Melt in your mouth good! It's officially reached the top 3 in San Diego for me! I'd go back again and again even without table service and no margaritas! This place would probably be on regular rotation for me if they had a full bar.

By chance ran into some friends I hadn't seen in a while and we decided to have BBQ for lunch. It…read morewas 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.

Our go to place as you see by my previous reviews…read more Suggestion, offer a senior menu or make the kids menu also a seniors menu. Dad ordered the kids hot dog and it was perfect for him. Mom had turkey burger which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the chicken burger which was unremarkable. Would have enjoyed a bit mor that a dry chicken breast on a bun (had bbq sauce on the side). Like that it was grilled. We always get the fries - our favorite. One more suggestion, open an outside are for seniors or where families can enjoy their meals with a grandparent. Thank you for good food!

Phil's BBQ is my favorite BBQ spot. Whenever I am down in San Diego, I always make a trip over to…read moreone of their locations. I wish they had more locations up towards LA or in the LA area, even better. The staff here is great, from the moment you walk in, you wait to place your order at the counter, cashiers are really nice, then they have employees coming around checking in with you at your table, help with drinks, cleaning the tables, etc. Great service all the way around. Phil's does it right, great BBQ, great service, cool vibes, nice large bar area and a huge amount of food, what's not to love. Now to the actual BBQ, I love their BBQ sauce, chicken is juicy and full of flavor, they have really tasty sausage links, if you buy a link, you get a free drink as well. Then finally, their monster beef bone ribs, these are a must for you to get while you are there. Even if you only get one, you will be happy you did. Their sides are great as well, BBQ beans, Mac salad, yum and they have colossal onion rings which are great as well. Hard to find something you won't love. Fo check them out, support local, get great BBQ, great price, huge portions and friendly service. Winning combination for a super successful business. Enjoy!

Our friends invited us to their house to watch a Padres game and have some lunch…read more He was grilling up carne asada and pollo asada that he purchased from Food Farm Market in El Cajon. He was on his way home from a job site and spotted the market, so he stopped in. We were all glad that he did. The carne and the pollo were both excellent. Seasoned perfectly, both were fresh with great flavor. They grilled up very nicely and made for some excellent tacos. The tortillas (flour and corn) were also from Food Farm Market, and they were fresh and tasted homemade. When I'm looking for quality meats in the future, I will be sure to remember Food Farm Market.

This is a nice friendly neighborhood market. I stopped in for some New Steaks and at $7.99 a pound…read more I picked up two steaks and the price came to $13.58. The steaks were of very good quality and grilled up nicely. The store offers a meat counter with your BBQ necessities, including charcoal, wood, and seasonings, not to mention a lot of beers! They carry a variety of beef cuts, including poultry. You can special order large cuts. The service was cordial and sincere. I liked that the owner took time for small talk regarding his business. There's plenty of parking.

Great prices, AMAZING food, such nice people. Truly a hidden gem. We absolutely love this place…read more The hot sauce is soooo good and food is always fresh. 10/10 recommend!

I gave this place a couple more chances, but now I have to update this review. You can taste that…read morethe food is just not fresh any more. The food tastes spoiled or reheated. In addition to the bad food I found a long hair in my food, it checks out because the cook/cashier who brought the food out to my car was not wearing any hair net. Will never go back.

Great food and service unbelievable, great location!! Great prices! Loved it here, definetly…read morewould recommend!!!

Friendly employees great atmosphere. Always have all the games on. Food is good and well priced and…read morecheapest beer in town.

I visited for the first time last weekend--was looking for a laid-back, genuine country bar feel…read more Renegade delivered! The drinks were strong, the live music was great, and the vibe was "dive bar + country dancing"--not a club vibe. I did not want a club vibe. I highly recommend!

Would highly recommend this spot to anyone that enjoys line dancing, wants to learn, or just enjoys…read morethe country atmosphere! I came here in a big group for a birthday party and we all tried to learn how to line dance. Most people that come here already know the dances pretty well but no one made us feel too bad about it. We enjoyed cheap drinks and a lot of laughs. All of us wanted to get a little better at the dancing and then return!

The hubby and I stopped by for breakfast this morning and we are so glad we did. We've been here…read morebefore but I've never put in a review and Camryn was a standout today! She knows her stuff-knows how to ask the right questions so that you get what you really want. For instance, I was on the fence about having biscuits and gravy but I asked if the gravy was really peppery. She offered to get me a small taste and although it was delicious, I've been a little under the weather so I decided I didn't want anything really heavy. Instead I ordered the 3 egg scramble with their smoked ham and added cheese-it was really good and a huge serving including their potatoes and English muffin. I'll probably be able to make two more meals from this serving! My husband ordered the eggs Benedict and asked which potatoes they would be able to make the most crispy as we both like our potatoes crispy. She suggested the hash browns and even asked if he wanted them crispy on both sides which was a great way to get them the way he wanted. Those kinds of gestures really make the difference when you're dining out. The eggs Benedict and the hash browns were delicious, btw. :) Camryn had a great personality too-very friendly, bright and quick. She did a great job of checking in on all of her tables. When we go back I hope we are lucky enough to have Camryn serve us again but all of the servers seemed very friendly as well. Great job, Izzy's and Camryn!

Well dang. After consistent letdowns from this place it's time to say something and change my…read morerating. This place used to be top 3 for me in terms of breakfast. I've made this my destination breakfast for birthdays, weekends, friends brunches. This was literally the spot. The last 3 times though.... A bummer. The first letdown... these cooks have a tendency to overload their scrambles with uncooked green onions. While it may be good for others, it's not good for me. So i will CONSISTENTLY ask for light green onions. The first let down... a waitress who has been there for a while.. tried to gaslight me into thinking that if I had asked for light green onions, it'd be "a laughable amount". I asked for it anyways and it came packed with green onions. She ate her words, apologized and discounted our breakfast. The second time, the same waitress... the same interaction... but this time it came with zero green onions. She came back and said "it's either all or nothing haha". That was unnecessary. The third time... asking a completely different waitress.... Completely different interaction. 30min later, the omlette comes out packed with green onions and the waitress ignores us for the duration of our stay. So no breakfast for me lol. I understand I'm the picky eater. But dang. I wanna waste the food and not a literal bunch of green onions from the prep bin. The one thing they seem to be consistent on is goofing up my order, so it's time to move on.