Food was EXCELLENT!!! Will definitely be coming back. Eddie and the rest of the staff were very friendly read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Rj was super helpful best bbq in San Diego, love it!!!!!!!! Gonna keep coming back, definately try the mammoth sandwich

Food was SOOO good & RJ was so nice & helpful also the cornbread was delicious!! Service was fast too

Some of the best burgers in San Diego, hands down! Abbey's BBQ has three different burgers to choose from, and I've had all three. Every single one is fantastic. If you're a burger person and you live in San Diego, or you're just visiting, put Abbey's on your list. Great burgers, great BBQ, and just an all around great place to grab lunch. The service is always excellent, and the employees, management, and owner are all awesome. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the food they're putting out. Highly recommend stopping by Abbey's for lunch and getting a burger. You really can't go wrong with any of the three! read more

The food is so Good here. We got a family meal #1 with brisket, spicy hot link, and pulled pork. We tried their Mac n cheese corn bred and ordered burnt ends as well. The meat was very tender and juicy. Mac n cheese was creamy. Corn bread was more like a can cake but still tasty. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming lots of seating and the staff is very friendly. read more

Great place! We got the sampler plate and added the burnt ends and its was delicious! Would come again! Ava, Eddie, RJ, Chauncey, Gi, Barb, Jez were fantastic!! read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - No °1 Sampler Plates - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Second time here, this place NEVER disappoints. Ordered 3 taco brisket meal with okra. This time I actually walked inside to check it out and it reminds me of my home town in Houston Texas. The vibe and aura matched perfectly. Wooden tables, TVs on with the current local team games. The service was phenomenal. Greeted like I was in Texas. A warm welcome and fast service. The food never disappoints. Tastes like home. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Beef brisket tacos and okra - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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WOW! This was our first time here with 5 of us and this blew us out of the water. This tops every other BBQ spot I have been to. I ate really good BBQ in Dallas but this far exceeds the Dallas spot. The employees and the vibe of the restaurant was very family oriented! The parm garlic wings were by far my favorite - even tie with the brisket! Wow so good. This is my new favorite place! read more

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Plenty of parking. Nice Texas feel when you walk in. The gentlemen at the counter was very hospitable and excited that it was my first time. He recommended that I get the number 1 sampler. It was def a lot of food I got Mac salad, Mac N cheese, brisket, pulled pork, some rib. It was delicious. I wish it was a bit more Smokey but def got the texture down on all the meats! I'd come back read more

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This place hit the spot. The cashier asked us if it was our first time. She welcomed us and walked us through the menu. She suggested the Sampler Plate #1 ($37.99). It usually feeds two adults and 1 kid. It comes with beef brisket, pulled pork, 2 pieces of pork ribs, chicken, a choice of 2 sides, and a choice of toast or cornbread. We decided on the onion rings and Cesar salad. We decided on the cornbread. I'm not usually fond of cornbread, but this one had a hint of sweetness. My wife asked for sauce on the side. Next time, we will get the sauce on top and ask for more on the side. The brisket is what they are known for. It lived up to the hype. It was tender and had a good flavor on its own. Unfortunately, the ribs were not tender enough for my son, who wears braces. The pulled pork and chicken both thumbs up. My other son got the smash burger ($16.99). It was okay for him since it kept slipping out of its bun. The taste was there, and maybe next time we will get the sauce on the side. You serve yourself. You order in the front and pick up at the front. You get your own drinks. Wish we knew it was practically serve yourself. We tipped as though we were going to get served. They did take away our items. Seat yourself. There are long benches and tables. It's like a ranch-type feel inside. * 10 percent military discount * * Free parking Overall, a great place to satisfy your Bar-B-Q craving. We will be back. read more

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The meal experience was unfortunately subpar. the plate was fulfilling however, the grilled pork and the ribs were very dry. The brisket and the chicken were okay but they were still drier than desired. It seemed like the meats were pulled from the top of a pile, vs the bottom where it may be soaked with the juices. The coleslaw was not great, and the barbecue sauce tasted more like a ketchup than barbecue sauce since it was more sour. The only thing that was good on this plate was the cajun fries and cornbread. What really shocked me was the minimum tip option offered on the screen- it was 18%, and there was no real service besides taking our order. We had to seat ourselves, collect our order, and get our own beverages. very disappointing for what is considered a top five barbecue spot of San Diego. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - sampler plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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It's National Burger Day so I was in a mood for a great burger so I googled where I could get a juicy burger and Abbey's Real Texas BBQ came up. I have had them before so today was a first for their burger! ...it was delicious! It was a double patty with onions and cheese. Had BBQ Sauce on the side. I added the BBQ Sauce to the burger which made it more scrumptious. It came with fries which you can choose between Salt, Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries. I chose the Cajun Fries. They were tasty as well. I also got the brisket tacos. 3 for me and 3 for my husband. Ohh my goodness, these were so good! They were flavorful and super yummy. They were drenched in sauce, but the sauce was really tasty. I ordered to go, but the restaurant was busy. It had a lot of customers inside which tells me the food is good. It had a dark vibe, but the aroma of the BBQ is what catches your attention. The two guys at the counter were really nice. My order was ready as soon as I approached the counter. I definitely need to go back to have a dine in experience soon! read more

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Every 4th of July I usually smoke my own brisket, but this year my smoker got a well-deserved vacation. We found Abbey's Real Texas BBQ in Miramar, showed up right when they opened, and were greeted by the glorious aroma of smoked meat!! 5 mins later, the line stretched to the door, clearly everyone had the same idea. We waited about 25 mins for a 4 lb tray of brisket, and wow... that first bite was a full-on "where have you been all my life?" moment!!! Yummmmy!!! Smoky, juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. At $29/lb, the quality-to-price ratio is hard to beat. Parking can be a little adventurous, so get there early or bring your patience!! Also, Miramar Rd feels like it's trying to shake every bolt loose from your car, we even picked up a big fat nail!! Thankfully, our RF tires saved the day!! Needless to say, this brisket disappeared fast!! Next time we're skipping 4 lbs and going straight for 10. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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Visited ata round 3/4 in the afternoon midweek. No wait of course. They do have a happy hour from 3-6 as well as lunch specials. It's smells delicious as soon as you step in. I ordered one of every side, Mac n'cheese, baked pinto beans, Cole slaw, potato salad. So much food enough for three. The bbq sauce was delicious the ribs alittle too fatty for me. They do have parking available. And televisions. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Samples No °1 Sampler Plates - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'll preface this by saying the staff was great and extremely polite and attended to us, and it smelled good when walking in but the food was disappointing. The meat was saturated in grease and lots of fatty parts so my kids spewed a lot out. The sauce was on the side so I poured mine on and no real flavor. The sides usually salvage mediocre taste but the Mac n cheese looked like it add noodles with melted craft single sliced in top. My daughter liked it but the other 4 people left the entire box full. Beans were not good either. I would've given them a 3 star review except my family all had upset stomachs after so I had to be honest and give a rare 2 star review read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Not the best. Maybe if it was cheaper, but price dud nit match quality - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered through Uber eats Supposed to be 3 for $15. Had a 2 for 1 special. You pick your meat. For that price it was amazing. Tacos were well seasoned and you get a side of bbq sauce to boot. Cant say about the service or ambiance since i didnt eat there. Id order that again though. Solid food and a great price. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Bbq tacos - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic place and a go to for bbq in San Diego! The Tacos are incredible! Start with some burnt ends maybe but absolutely go for the brisket with a side of cornbread! read more

I'm honestly not someone who likes leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately, I feel like I have to share our experience. We saw so many positive reviews about this restaurant that we decided to give it a try, and sadly, we were very disappointed. The staff was nice and friendly, but unfortunately, the food did not live up to the price. The portions were surprisingly small for how expensive everything was, and most of the food arrived cold. The mac and cheese was very bland and lacked flavor. The rice was mushy and also had almost no flavor. The coleslaw was nearly $7, yet it was dry and seemed to have little to no dressing or flavor. For the price, we expected much better quality, portions, and overall food. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. I'm sharing this because we were influenced by all the positive reviews and expected a much better experience. Based on our experience, I would recommend thinking twice before spending your money here. read more

Great food, the BBQ was really soft and tender with a great taste. RJ, server did an excellent job! read more

Their cornbread is so delicious! The sampler was also a perfect amount for 2 people. The workers here are very friendly and helpful, and I love the vibes here! 10/10! read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried burnt ends for the first time, it was fatty and juicy! Loved getting lunch here with friends and enjoying some good bbq! It wasn't crowded there was a lot of seating! read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Being the carnivore I am, my Father's Day celebration consisted of a meat fest with some of my in-laws at Abbey's Real Texas BBQ. Abbey's had been on my Yelp's Want To Go list for some time, so I'm glad I finally got to grub on Texas BBQ along with my family. There definitely were some notable meat items and sides, but I'd have to give Abbey's 3.5 stars based on the tasty meal, friendly and enthusiastic young lady with glasses who took our order, small dining area, a really slow bus lady, and them running out of meat by 6pm. Despite some opportunities, I definitely would visit again, but not during a busy day like Father's Day. Abbey's Real Texas BBQ is located in the Miramar San Diego area not too far from the Marine Corps Air Station base. You can utilize the 805 or 15 freeways exiting off of Miramar Road and heading east from the 805 and west from the 15. There is plenty of parking in front of the outdoor strip mall or in the back. Abbey's shares the same spatial area as Denny's, Better Buzz, Philadelphia Sandwich Co., Sotos Mexican Food, and Pho Ha Noi. As you enter the restaurant, I liked the feeling that I was going to dine on some BBQ in what looked like a nondescript small town joint with wooden picnic benches, distressed wood square tables with wood/metal chairs, rattan ceiling fans, cattle skulls and steer horns mounted on their walls, and colorful murals depicting all things meat. There were several televisions to catch World Cup games. For how popular this BBQ joint is, it's a small space. We had to wait until tables opened up that would accommodate our party of nine. The young lady with glasses behind the register provided enhusiastic and friendly customer service. Part of the lower rating was that we had to bus our own table and clean it. I had asked the young lady behind the Pick Up Food sign to have someone bus our table. The lady busser responsible did not work with a sense of urgency. BBQ restaurants do sell out, but the restaurant had to post a sign saying they ran out of food. I'm a meat eater and have dined at several BBQ establishments. Since it was Father's Day, I got to plan where we were celebrating, so I chose Abbey's and was looking forward to trying them out for the first time. I'm blessed and privileged that God bestowed upon me the gift of Fatherhood, so I was going to strive for meat sweats by enjoying the BBQ Abbey's had to offer. After perusing their menu, my eyes gravitated to their Sampler Plates and I chose the Number 1, which comes with beef brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken, cornbread or Texas toast, and two sides. For my sides, I selected mac & cheese and potato salad. The Number 1 cost $37.99, which was a reasonable price for how much food was served. Enough so that I brought leftovers home for another meal. The beef brisket and pork ribs were the standouts for me. They were tender, hearty, satisfying, tasty, and fulfilling. The pulled pork was okay and the chicken could have been more seasoned and more moist. I enjoyed the mac & cheese and potato salad as they both were creamy, appetizing, and both complemented the protein on this dish. Choose the corn bread over the toast because the one bite I had of my wife's piece made me regret picking the Texas toast. It was a blessing of a Father's Day celebrating with my family and in-laws at Abbey's Real Texas BBQ because I got to enjoy a meal at a place I'd been wanting to try. Despite some negatives, I'd visit again to try their other menu items. read more

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Restaurant employees: RJ & Ava are pretty awesome!! RJ says that he initially was a customer here and loved their product so much that he became an employee soon after. I would say that's a pretty good testament as to how amazing this food should be! My family and I called ahead before coming to the restaurant just shy of closing time on a Friday evening. Ava was the associate that we spoke with, before coming to the restaurant shortly before closing time. She was great and let us know that while some items were not available any longer today, there was still plenty of meat available to be shared. Some of the things that they were out of included items like their onion rings, seasoned yellow rice, and I can't remember the third one. But either way, they still seem to have a lot of food available. I love the decor here, very grungy sort of garage feeling. It's fun is what it really is. I feel like all that was missing was the sawdust. I like that the graphics along the wall stress the fact that this is a family owned and operated business. Their menu is quite extensive. It took me a good while to read through it all and even then I didn't make it to the end by the time we ordered. As a family of three, we ordered quite a bit! What we ordered 3 cornbread 2 Texas toast 1 corn on the cob 1 Cole slaw 1 Mac n cheese 1 lemon pepper fries Pulled pork Brisket 1 full slab Pork ribs 1/4 chicken Mac n cheese: maybe a little bit of paprika on top, very cheesy, I would've personally appreciated a slightly more baked crispy top. It also seems like their cheese was only one type of cheese, not so much of a rue mixture. Lemon pepper fries: I love the amount of seasoning that is on the fries and I love how crispy they are Slaw: Mayo based, not super juicy, good flavor w the sliced green onions in there Texas toast: lightly crispy on the inside and super soft and spongy on the inside. Brisket: i am THRILLED with this meat choice for sure!!!! (You've gotta ask for the fatty brisket!) For me, the brisket has a really good smoke ring, but unfortunately, for my taste, the outside ring is a bit too salty. But pls realize, there is a huge difference between something being too salty and it not having a good flavor. This flavor is phenomenal. The meat is so soooooo tender. You do not need teeth to chew it. This is why I just wish that they had their season yellow rice available. I know my husband felt the same. Pulled pork: definitely get this with the sauce on it and pile it onto some toast. That'll make for a great meal. Chicken: the breast meat was delicious, tender and had a very nice mild smoke flavor to it. Pork ribs: my lil monster loved the ribs. She kept remarking about how tender it was, and how juicy and flavorful the meat was. She has only taken a really huge liking to ribs more recently. She said this was so good and that she is glad to say that this might be her favorite ribs and brisket spot so far. She said she would like to come here more often. It is too bad that this a few hours away from home for us Thank you so much to everyone who made this visit so delicious!! BTW, their cornbread is amazing. It's more cake like than it is grainy like some of the more rustic styles that I've had. FANTASTIC Update: 05/30/2026 I had to come back and do it twice!!! My Abbey's bbq vocabulary now consists of the following (LOL) Eddie = coleslaw Ava = yellow seasoned rice RJ = fatty brisket w combo 1 In order to get the full experience, we came back again. This time, we came here early enough to get some of the yellow seasoned rice. And of course, after my reviews, raving about their cornbread and how I devoured that coleslaw. you know I had to get more... at least five or six pieces. I'm not sure. Either way, they were devoured. Ava, Eddie & RJ are absolutely phenomenal employees. They're so friendly and we feel, especially now, that we can trust their taste buds!! Not only are they super friendly, but they are very tactful in their delivery and in their efforts to try and up sell in the dessert department. We have not had the pleasure of ordering any dessert yet, but it always sounds so good. And they almost always get us. Haha! I wish we were not driving home tomorrow, but I would very much like to come back here again as soon as possible. Y'all have a great thing going on here. Pls don't change it up. This whole 2-day experience has been amazing. read more

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Service was excellent. Place was very clean and Eddie at the register was very professional and friendly. The food did take a while to come out... it was a Saturday and they were a little busy. You can smell the "smoke" from the parking lot... draws you into the building. The place is great for small to large groups. Large dining area with small tables or large shared picnic tables. Music is playing and there is just a fun buzz to the place. I ordered the No1 Sampler (see menu - 2 slices of Brisket, Chicken breast w/wing, pulled pork, 2 pork-ribs) with Cornbread instead of Toast. and Corn-on-the-Cobb and BBQ Beans as my sides. The brisket tasted good but was a little over and didn't fall apart without some knife support. The cornbread was a little sweeter than I like (tasted like a soft muffin). Overall it was great and I would recommend trying it. ** It was a little pricey, without a drink and plus tip/tax, my No1 Sample Platter was $47 (that included a very appreciative veteran discount). read more

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Came all the way up here for a food review from Chula Vista to try the Brisket was informed they wouldn't have it until 2 1/2 hours later. I Don't come up here often so this is a bummer. Make sure to call ahead to see if they have the brisket. A lot of hungry people inside so I can't blame them. Maybe next time. I did like the black decor. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

The most wicked sandwich I ever seen!! I went to the bathroom and next thing I know I saw this thing, so it was only right that I took it down. The chicken wings go dummy. The owners are really chill, which makes the place feel welcoming. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - CRAZY SANDWICH!! - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

RJ did a fantastic job with recommendations and gave us wonderful service. The brisket was juicy, tender, flavorful. They have fantastic corn bread as well. Wonderful experience! Will be back. read more

Came here for dinner on Saturday to watch the game. We got the sampler platters. I was surprised the chicken was very moist and can't wait to go back and order more. I enjoyed the brisket and pork ribs as well but my favorite was definitely the chicken. The corn bread was sweet and wished they gave me a bigger piece but that's just me being greedy. I got the salad and rice and beans for my sides. The banana pudding was tasty. When you come in all you smell is bbq and there are plenty of seats. Plenty of parking as well. The staff is so friendly and very attentive. read more

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Was really good last trip. Went to pu food for hospital trip and have late lunch. Burnt ends my fav. Tea only sweet tea. Then tried drink machine. Was broken and no ice the person said. Also wanted baked loaded potato. They were out. Seemed odd. Brisket good,ac good. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

Clean, welcoming spot that had the Sunday night football game and the restaurant intercom on speaker in the bathroom so no one misses a beat. Food came out quick and accurately - I got the No.3 sample platter and while I'd pass on the chicken the brisket here is phenomenal. I can't write about this spot without leaving a glowing review for the owner Mark, who was greeting people in the line up to the cashier with an enthusiasm you only see in people who truly believe what their doing in. Not only did he actually remember our earlier conversation, but he sat down with me and we got to chatting. The man's almost better than the food - and that says a lot. It's really fantastic to see a long-time community joint being embraced and renewed by the next generation. Extra shoutout to Bella & Edie!!! read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - Beef brisket by the Lb - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got the combo platter which comes with two sides, a choice of cornbread or Texas toast and an order of hot links. I have not tried Texas BBQ from the source so I do not have a proper point of comparison, however, I would say that it is a decent spot for smoked meats if you are in San Diego. Considering how expensive BBQ can get especially, I think the prices were fair and, if you are active military or a veteran, you get a discount so make sure to show them your ID! The service was great with the staff member kindly explaining to us their offering and even told us that the combo platter would be a good portion size for two people. I place an importance in honesty and appreciate when people are not trying to upsell for the sake of profit. The staff member also checked in on us while we were eating to make sure we had everything we needed but also did not overwhelm us by checking in too frequently. I loved the laid back and casual atmosphere and the music was not loud so I was able to have a conversation without feeling like I was raising my voice. This is a great BBQ spot that you can bring either family with kids in tow or friends. read more

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The best brisket in town, absolutely amazing... we ordered ribs, chicken, and the heavenly brisket it did not disappoint by far the most balanced seasoning and juicy meats, butter like, melt in your mouth food. Service was great RJ had great recommendations, the sides tasty... Just hands down great experience. read more

Brisket is amazing. The Pork ribs were also delicious. Can't leave without also having some Cornbread . Service could improve a bit to bring the food out a bit quicker. Thank you to the staff, especially RJ! read more

Amazing service! The food was delicious, I love all of the sides including macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, and corn bread. RJ was very helpful helping us decide what to eat :) read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - No °1 Sampler Plates - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

My wife and I stopped in for lunch today, and this plate came out looking like a full-on BBQ victory lap. The burger was stacked, juicy, and messy in the best possible way, the fries were seasoned just right, and the ribs had that smoky, charred, fall-apart energy you hope for when you walk into a real BBQ spot. The sides were on point too -- creamy potato salad, sauce ready for dipping, and a sweet piece of cornbread that rounded everything out perfectly. The whole meal had that "sit down, relax, and enjoy yourself" kind of vibe. Big shoutout to Alex, who served us and was very helpful the whole time. Good food is one thing, but good service makes the experience hit even better. Great food, great portions, great service, and a perfect lunch date spot. Abby's BBQ definitely earned a return visit. Wicked awesome BBQ in San Diego. read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - 2 lunch combos tasty - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

First visit .... Kinda nervous ... so far so good. Really friendly service they made great suggestions for our first time we are here for the brisket so they substituted chicken for us to have more on the sampler . Seems very military friendly! Can already tell we will be back here! Wow meat 10/10 Mac n cheese so bomb corn bread delicious read more

I'm gonna tell yall a little secret..... skip the line and order on their website. My friend and I did a little race and she ended up staying in line and i ordered from the website. The difference was 13minutes and I had my food before her. The line speaks for how great the food is. The vibe inside makes it all worth it. read more

*Worth the drive! *awesone customer v service *Casual ambiance *great parking We drove about 30 minutes to try this BBQ spot and it did not disappoint! Pam was so patient and helpful we were a party of 4 and had no idea what to order. She recommended the #3 family pack and she was spot on... we even had a little leftover just like she said we would! The ribs were smoky and tender, and the brisket and chicken were my favorite perfectly cooked. I wasn't a big fan of the mac & cheese (it was warm but a little too sticky for my taste), but don't let that stop you because everything else was delicious. The Cajun fries were great, the onion rings were also good, and the cornbread was AMAZING We'll definitely be back a must-try if you're in Miramar! read more

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Went to try this place for dinner and unfortunately we were a bit disappointed. The food wasn't great, especially the mac and cheese had a weird taste. I only had a bite and I couldn't finish the rest. The pulled pork was dry and didn't taste fresh. Brisket and fries were good. The people working there were very nice and helpful. Parking was free and easy to find. read more

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Best BBQ place in San Diego. Thank you RJ for assisting us. We love coming here. Best cornbread and banana pudding. We also love the brisket! read more