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    Beale's Texas Bbq

    3.8 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BEALE'S TEXAS BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Esther J.

    I'm only visited this establishment once. A line dancing event. I had fun lot of people having fun eating, drinking and dancing. Friendly employees clean restaurant. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but from the looks of it , it looked good.

    Salmon, yams, and Cole slaw.
    Susan H.

    A large group of us (14-15) dined here on Sunday. They were already busy from the car show in front. They had run out of a few items. I know most people would deduct a star for that. But I'm sure it was a busy weekend before Halloween and they did the best they could. I got the last available salmon. I'd really like to commend our waitress, Kareli. Her service was terrific. She allowed us to each pay separately and didn't make a big deal out of it. Kudos for that alone. She hustled back and forth with our drink orders, brining plenty of napkins and utensils. She was friendly, patient, understanding and professional. I'd recommend this restaurant for watching games on their big screen TVs. It's good for families, and casual dining.

    Menu  4-2026

    Well first time coming to Beale's Texas BBQ. The old original Mike's has turned into a wonderful bbq restaurant. Owner Bret Beale's has created some outstanding dishes for barbecue enthusiasts. The huge tender off the bone St. Louis ribs with a hint of smoke and the mild sauce were off the hook. That tangy, never have I ever had a coleslaw like that, make me not want to share with the family slaw "boom". But the winner was the fluffy air-eee corn bread that was better than cake. I'm not a corn bread eater ask the wife but this was a game changer. Made by owner Mr. Bret Beale's from scratch! BOOM!! The whole meal was delicious and will definitely return as a regular. Great job! A Big 5 Stars!!! Cheers

    Blueberry, Lemon Drop Drink
    Ouida H.

    I have been waiting for this restaurant to be added to DOORDASH and the first order and they cancel claiming they are closed. wow! This place just lost 110.00 order and probably won't visit the establishment

    Waiting for soft opening
    Frank P.

    I hear Beale's was once in H.B. now they occupy the old Original Mike's building in Santa Ana. This place is huge. They have a stage for live music, a VIP room, the dining area and bar have multiple TV's to watch your favorite game. The staff here is really nice and make you feel welcome. I had the three meat dinner with rib tips, brisket, and tried tips. My sides were corn bread, and mac and cheese. I enjoyed all the meats. Everything was tender. The sides were tasty as well. This place is large enough to hold groups, team events etc. It's perfect for football weekends. There's also plenty of parking.

    Triple "B" Sandwich - Tri Tip, Brisket & Pulled Pork
    Ronald E.

    I read other people's reviews for here first (both + & -). My take is that the brisket was SPOT ON. While no grease running out it was tender with the right pull, fat rendered correctly and collagen broken down. The flavor was MAX BEEF which you get when you use "Dalmatian" rub which is very purist Texas Pit smoked - just salt and pepper. The Triple B sandwich was a home run for my grandson - all four meats (they added sausage also) LOVED the sausage, tender not spicy and the pulled pork was well seasoned and like the brisket tender so cooked to 203 give or take. Grandson also loved the Mac & Cheese, with him mixing it all together since the "Formed meat" sandwich was way too big for his mouth and he has a BIG mouth. Service was attentive from start to finish so this place definitely goes on the list of regular haunts.

    Fred G.

    Great food but ambiance didn't seem very BBQey.I had three different meats (pork, brisket and chicken) and all were fantastic. I liked that it had a sports bar vibe but maybe because it eas empty it just didn't feel like a place that sold BQ - it felt more like a nightclub that serves food during the daytime. The portions were large and prices were reasonable. I also liked the sweet and savory bbq sauces. The macaroni was good however the collared greens seemed rather flavorless. Would still recommend and will definitely give this place another look to reconsider for that 5th star

    Ribs, hot links, brisket, Coleslaw and Honey Cheese Cornbread
    Jaz A.

    Everything was delicious, love how they are made with detail and care. I will be coming back.

    Edward U.

    Ok it's about time someone is putting out some good barbecue for some great prices the places off the hook good barbecue taste great people you need to try this place out and come to think about it. The owner attended Valley high school

    Brisket combo
    Juan P.

    Let's start with the service. The service was prompt. The staff is friendly and they are very attentive. There was never a time where I was looking for my server. The food was tasty. I spent some time in Texas, so it's hard to find good bbq to compare it to here. The food here was good. The tenderness of the meat was okay, but the flavor was good. Quality meat. Peach cobbler was delicious. The main reason for the four star was due to the beer selection. They didn't have any draft beer options. Overall, the place was great. Very clean, very friendly, and very attentive. I would recommend this place, hopefully they stick around.

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    The food is decent, but we made reservations for Mother's Day and they ran out of food. Not sure how that happens but very disappointing.

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    I had an amazing time my first time. The service was impeccable and the food was even better! I highly recommend!

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    nasty food no flavor meat was so hard and the corn bread tasted undercooked and old never would go back here again

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    *** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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