Great good fast service. Convenient location. Clean and friendly. Can watch sports. Clean restrooms. Bella is a great hostess. read more

Absolutely fantastic BBQ spot! The food was amazing--everything was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and served fresh. The service from RJ was outstanding . He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The entire staff was welcoming and professional, creating a great atmosphere from start to finish. Between the incredible food and exceptional customer service, this place definitely stands out. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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

This place is great, love the burnt ends Great BBQ with or without the sauce, the way it should be, other BBQ is smothered in sauce, but good BBQ can be dry rub with or without the sauce read more

Best BBQ in San Diego. We initially walked away because they were sold out of brisket. Then Mark came to our car and let us know the brisket was resting and almost ready. We decided to come back in to wait. He also gave us all free sodas for having to wait. It was such a 180 of emotions. First we were sad to miss out on the brisket and then we found out we would get it shortly and also have a drink while we waited. So nice!! Once we got the food and we were so happy to have waited because it was worth it. Every bit of food was delicious! I'm sure you can tell by the pictures. The brisket was so juicy and tender. If you don't know if you should choose the cornbread or the Texas toast, get the corn bread. Phenomenal. The only thing I would recommend is maybe remove a table in the restaurant because it is tough to get around because it's so tightly packed in. I get why though, it is the place to be and they want a seat for as many people as possible. Inside the restaurant was fun. The World Cup was on the TVs. read more

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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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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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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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

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

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ is so good! We live in LA and will drive down just to have their Brisket! It's so tender. Their corn bread is to die for! We bought 10 pc just to take home The servers are amazing and friendly! We will continue to make the 1.5 hour trip to this location when we want Bbq! read more

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

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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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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

I am from Texas and I was quite impressed with the food here. Although the portions were slightly smaller than the Texas style portions, the taste made up for it. So juicy, tender, and hot made to order. I actually picked this up from the restaurant, everyone seemed super friendly. The ambiance is your go to bbq spot for any occasion. read more

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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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Great service, and friendly service. Come up to the counter to order food. The food is delicious! read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - No °3 Sampler Plates - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

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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BBQ sauce here is amazing, so many great options of brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken. So many sides to choose from as well! Can't wait to come back. Cashier was so friendly as well! read more

Fast service, the staff are very friendly. The food is amazingly delicious. Eddie is so nice and friendly. read more

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

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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

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

Ava Rj Bella Eddie Pan Cat Amazing friendly employees ! First time here trying the food Love their energy!!! read more

First visit and definitely won't be the last. We had the Number 1 sampler and it was more than enough for me, my wife and my daughter to split. Ava was so kind and welcoming, she made the ordering process easy and seemed to genuinely care about our experience. Eddie, who I believe was running the show, was very friendly and checked on our meal to ensure we were enjoying everything. Great job on the food, even better on the experience. read more

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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*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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Gave this place another shot and it still was just okay. Best item on the menu is definitely the cornbread! We ordered platter #1, their lunch special burger and some burnt ends. There was an issue where the staff member accidentally gave one of our orders to the table next to us, and the other guests already touched the food before realizing the mistake. But there was no apology or communication about it. We were pretty much done eating before the burger arrived. And even then, they forgot the sides it came with, so we had to wait again. And same thing, no apology or some kind of compensation was given. Bbq were just okayy, definitely need the sauce to taste decent. Which shouldn't be the case for a good bbq place. read more

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

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Super friendly staff, great selection of food, and amazing flavor! RJ was great! Not super busy, great inside space. We'll be back for sure!

Meat is lacking smoked flavor alittle dry . Bbq sauce is 10/10 and sides are amazing the corn bread is 10/10 . I wish the meat matched the sides in quality. Good lunch specials. Cashier is friendly but when you get your food they seem alittle less interested in being friendly . I asked for extra sauce and I got an eye roll . Maybe I will return for something else other than the brisket and tri tip read more

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

I just got back from my trip to Dallas, Texas! So, when I read Abbey's real Texas BBQ, I had to come try it out! Service was good. Plenty of space for seating. They have a really cool accent wall depicting all the different cuts of beef on a cow. Thought that was pretty unique. The brisket was spot on! Very tender and juicy. Tons of smoky flavor. That's real deal Texas BBQ! The sandwich and pork ribs were tasty as well. However, the cornbread on the other hand was the highlight of my dining experience! Hands down, the best cornbread I've had anywhere! The crust on top was fire! My only critique would be the bbq sauce (too tangy for my liking). I prefer a more sweeter bbq sauce. But that's just me! Overall, I had a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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Walked in and was immediately greeted by the staff. The place is well kept. The design is very cool, doesn't feel like you're in the city. The food was great, had the sampler which had ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, beans, corn, and corn bread. The meats were tender, especially the brisket. The beans were delicious too, not too sweet, pieces of meat in it. The corn bread was very light and airy, not the typical dry crumbly hard to swallow type. They also have a sandwich location four doors down " Philadelphia Sandwich Co." that we hope to visit soon. Stopped by there and met the owner Abby. She was very polite and was willing to speak with us and shared the families ownership history. Great experience. They have been in business at both locations for over 40 years. read more

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Ordered via their website via DoorDash: 2 full slabs, 2 smoked burnt ends, 2 lbs of beef brisket and a whole chicken. Order came with one slice of Texas Toast (cut diagonally) and 4 ample sizes of cornbread and two sauces on the side. The beef brisket was the hit followed by the burnt ends. The ribs looked too well-done but it was not, and surprisingly tender. Lacking was customer service. I was not greeted or thanked. I did ask if this was the total order and all I got was a yes as she walked away. All I did was come pickup and barely interacted with her? Regardless of the service, I would order a second time because everyone really loved the brisket. My order was enough for a family of eight but I made Mac-n-Cheese, Chopped Kale Salad, Cheddar Biscuits and a tray of Seasoned Fries, Onion Rings, Tots, and Sweet Potato Waffles to go along with the barbecue. read more

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Solid place for bbq! The chicken is pretty juicy, and brisket can sometimes be dry. Pulled pork is solid and can sometimes be dry as well, but on a good day everything is wonderful. Their cornbread, however, is consistently wonderful and is addicting. Service is chill, they run you your food relatively quick (more or less 10 mins) and there are plenty of tables to eat at. I recommend the spot as I think it is better than Phil's bbq! read more

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

This was 3.5. In San Diego, you have to compete against Phil's barbecue and that is a tall order, but I would say the burnt ends like everyone recommended were great and I also got the hot links which were pretty spicy and I would say a little bit too greasy for me overall, it was a good barbecue place that was nearby that satisfied craving. The corn was not seasoned as well and more like boiled but the pork rib was pretty good instead of the sauce overall, I round up because the service was great and they were pretty fast with the food. I also got the seasonal dessert of the apple pie. More like cream pie. The apple pie was more like a bowl of crumbs mixed with cream mixed with some sugar, and it was OK because the apple were a little bit more mushy. Not too crowded on a Sunday night and you should probably get there early to take advantage of their lunch specials read more

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Very unassuming place but 20/10 flavor!! We wanted Texas bbq and made our way over to Miramar and so glad we did. The brisket was so tender and buttery ! The best brisket I've ever had. The ribs were also so delicious. I'll be back!!! read more

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

Really good BBQ here in San Diego. I come back just for the cornbread. Everytime I stop by the service is excellent. Eddie was really nice and came to our table to ask how we were doing also took our order for dessert. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants good BBQ. read more

- situated in a plaza so parking isn't an issue - found spots easily on a saturday afternoon - very kind and quick service - loved all the variety on the menu! the weekday lunch specials also seemed very good value #1 sample plate: - every meat was so tender, not too greasy, salty or saucy! - the sides were also so yummy, loved the cornbread paired with the meat - we also tried the stubborn soda which was refreshing read more

Abbey's Real Texas BBQ - No °1 Sampler Plates (cornbread, mac and cheese, corn on the cob) - Barbeque Near Me - San Diego, California

RJ was so kind and helpful, it was our first time here and he helped us pick out great food. It was all juicy and tender! Very classic restaurant inside too. read more

Great spot! Would recommend! Great meat selection me and my gf love this place in Mira Mesa!!

My family (3 people) ordered the No1 Sampler Platter at the helpful recommendation of the cashier, and we all really liked it. We were very impressed with the portion size of the meat, and only wished we had added an extra side or cornbread to enjoy with the all of the protein. The food was very delicious, especially the brisket! Hoping to stop by again next time we are in the area. read more

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