@best_bbq Santa Paula- Tritip & Chicken Bowl with Veggies & Rice $14.99 Mild sauce with Hot on side (habanero spicy!) This place is famous in Ventura County... I've asked countless people/chefs where their fav place to eat is and EVERYONE said its worth the drive to Santa Paula to eat here. Our family had our fav tritip sandwich spot locally back 25 years ago but they closed... but the legendary sauce of my childhood tastes so damn familiar to these guys!!! Bowl was filling... but the staff and the guy at the register were very happy at 11am on a Wednesday! Seriously the Reg guy joked back with us and helped make the ordering smooth. read more

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I recently tried the tri-tip sandwich and pork ribs at Best BBQ in Santa Paula and was disappointed. The biggest issue was the tri-tip. The meat was sliced very inconsistently, with some pieces cut thick and others cut extremely thin. This made the sandwich difficult to eat and took away from the overall experience. The pork ribs were okay, but nothing memorable. The side dishes were also underwhelming--very small portions and average in flavor. For the price, I expected larger sides and better attention to detail with the meat preparation. The restaurant has potential, but consistency is important when serving BBQ. Unfortunately, the uneven tri-tip cuts and small side portions left me feeling unsatisfied. This review refers to Best Bar-BQ in Santa Paula, which is known for its tri-tip sandwiches and ribs. Good luck with parking. The most memorable part was the spicy bbq sauce. read more

Best Bar-BQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

No frills, only thrills bbq spot. My family drives from LA 1-2x a month to enjoy this place. They trust their process and serve their meat without any sauce, and it's delicious. Two types of bbq sauce to add should you desire, I like the hot one but be warned its pretty spicy. Ribs (beef and pork), chicken, tri tip and sausages cooked over an open flame (mesquite charcoal). We prefer the baked beans to the chili beans. Macaroni salad is unlike any other, but delicious. Cole slaw, bean salad, rice, flame grilled and buttered bread, and steamed veggies round out the sides. Staff is super friendly and treat us like family. It is a very low key spot, limited seating and bathroom, but you are coming for the bbq not the ambience. read more

Been hearing about this place for a while. Decided to give it a try. Mistake #1. The meats were underwhelming to say the least. Seemed like they forgot to season them. Sauce was decent. Sides were meh. The best meat we had was the hot link....the one thing they just had to reheat. Big letdown overall. Saw it best said somewhere else...."hands down some of the best bbq in Santa Paula." Not saying much. read more

This hole in the wall bbq spot is a must do! Has indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is covered and you can watch them cook the meats! Food is delicious! We had the three meat plate that included ribs, hot link, and Tri tip. All very delicious. Also enough to share with someone. The Mac salad is a little dry for my liking but overall all the food is good! Oh and their hot sauce is really hot! Just be aware before dipping but it's so good! Mix it with the bbq sauce and it's even better if you like spice. Service is friendly and quick. Highly recommend it! read more

Best Bar-BQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

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We are obsessed with the food here. It's a tradition to pick some up to go even if we already ate and are just driving by.

First time trying this place and it was pretty good! I think you have to dine in at this place to get the full experience and freshness. The drive back home was about 30 mins. Food was pretty good still! Portions are great! I got a tritip dinner with hot links and macaroni as the side. It was delicious! The mild sauce was flavorful with a slight hint of heat. The hot sauce was just burn your mouth spicy. I got baked beans but maybe I should've done the chili beans. My fault for not knowing the difference lol. I dont like sweet beans in general. Overall service was super fast and friendly. Would definitely come back sometime to dine in! read more

Best Bar-BQ - Dinner with tri tip and hot links - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

The tri tip was very good not fatty, not dry, not really thin, it was just right. I got the 1/2 spicy bbq sauce which was a good level for me and just helped out the tri tip without overpowering it. The potato salad was solid and worked well to calm the spice down from the bbq sauce. I was in and out in about 4 minutes even though there was multiple orders going out, very efficient. read more

Best Bar-BQ - Tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Heard about this place from a friend. It was ok. I had the beef ribs and Tri tip with a side of chili beans. The meats were good but the chili beans were a total disappointment. I ordered a salad and I got steamed veggies. Bbq sauce was good, spicy and bold read more

Best Bar-BQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

I've been coming to Best BBQ for a while, but unfortunately the experience has really gone downhill since they've gotten more popular. The quality and customer service just aren't what they used to be. The women at the front counter have been consistently rude and dismissive, which makes the whole experience uncomfortable right from the start. On top of that, the food has been inconsistent. I've now been given a tri-tip "sandwich" with only one piece of bread three separate times--both for me and my dad. I don't know anyone who considers a sandwich to be one piece of bread. It's frustrating, especially when you're paying full price and expecting basic quality and consistency. It feels like once a place gets busy, they stop caring about the people who helped build their business in the first place. Customers are the reason you succeed, and that shouldn't be forgotten. I really hope they take this feedback seriously and get back to the level they used to be at. read more

I'm pretty sure we all know this place is delicious! I wanna say that the family deals are so great! You get so much food I always order for parties!! So worth it! Also I never had a bad experience here! Everyone is so nice read more

1st time here. Awesome bowls! Flew in an walked over from KSZP. Best BBQ HILE in the wall I've had. read more

My husband and I came here while we're in town. We have tried the Santa Barbara location and we had enjoyed it. We wanted to give us a try as well. Customer service is outstanding. Food was great and plenty considering it was one plate for two people. The beans were great. The pasta salad was great, with the potato salad was OK however, the meat and bread were great. I would definitely return and recommended to others read more

Best Bar-BQ - Steak and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

We love their pork and beef ribs which is what we always order. It is very convenient to order on their app as they are very busy and we can then just pick them up. read more

Best BBQ in Santa Paula sits on Harvard just between 8th and 10th streets. You can't miss the smell of the roasting meats! The shop is a basic, no frills kind of place. Rough tables for eating in, although most of the meals are taken out. If you want great bbq meals and don't have time to do it yourself, come to Best BBQ. The staff are friendly, efficient, and professional. The meals are big enough for 2. Value, deliciousness, and quick service. Call in your order 15 minutes before you arrive, and you're in and out in 5 minutes. Truly a BBQ lover's dream. read more

This is a delicious hole in the wall bbq restaurant. It is worth the drive to Santa Paula because it's very unique and has a special spicy and hot bbq sauce. Venue: This restaurant has a parking lot and is nearby a major road. Parking spaces are a little tight, but works for small sedans. When you park, you will be drawn to its smokey smell. There is also plenty of seating inside. Service: This is a casual and blue collar restaurant. Don't expect hospitality and grandeur. It's a bbq joint with counter service. Review the menu before you get in line to order so you don't hold up the line. Food: The sauce is hot and tasty. The tri tip was good and not dry. The pork rib was a little dry and the beef rib was okay. Both ribs needed the sauce to make it better. The sides are average at best, so you can skip it if you just want to have the meats. Their soda fountain is self serve, which is nice if you are eating a lot of spicy food. Overall, this is a good bbq joint. The continue to hold their own with their special bbq sauce. The quality of food is similar or just below Buster's bbq in Ventura. But their prices are also lower here. Definitely come here if you are in Santa Paula. read more

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My husband loves this place so much! It's a must every time we drive through Santa Paula. Our go tos are the Tri tip sandwich & kids bowl. The service is fast even when they are super busy. I've heard this place compares to Buster's in Ventura, but there's nothing similar about them. Their secret is IN THE SAUCE read more

Best Bar-BQ - Kids bowl (rice & chopped hot link - no beans) - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

First time trying this place. It was bad for flavor and the tritip was over cooked. Portion size was good. Chicken was burnt. Beans weren't that good coleslaw was soggy potato salad was ok better at Vons Over all if your not used to bbq it's your place to go to read more

Ok Best BBQ -- I have to call y'all out on the kids bowl. Honestly, it's embarrassing to serve something that mediocre and call it a kids portion -- especially for $9. It's basically crumbs. Feels like being robbed blind. Do better. read more

If you love, tender, and tasty barbecue, don't go here. It is dry and tough, which is really unusual not used to this at all. Plus the sides are not that great. The beans are watery and the barbecue sauce is flavorless! Very disappointing experience! read more

First of all - YES! As you read this review, I need you to be walking to your car so you can get to Best BBQ as quick as possible...safely. Based off appearances, it's a hole in the wall that I normally wouldn't think twice about going to. It's has a house turned business vibe, parking is very limited, and it's right off of a busy highway / Main Street. HOWEVER - it's WORTH IT! The smell of the BBQ is what first enticed me and as I walked up, I was thinking "nose don't fail me now" and it did not! I ordered the hot links and tritip for me and then placed 2 additional orders for my family. Which was a chicken and tritip bowl with rice and beans and then another 2 meat combo this time with beef ribs. NEITHER PLATE DISAPPOINTED!!! It was SO good, so flavorful, and the meat was so juicy! Just so there's no confusion their side "salads" are actually macaroni salad, potato salad, and cole slaw - I got all three for review purposes and still YUM! Like everything about their food is YUM! I should've known from the long line it had when I arrived AND as I waited. The place is worth it , don't let the outside deter you - let your nose guide you and make your taste buds happy! OH !!!! The hot bbq sauce is HOOOOOT! I ordered a mix of their hot and mild and that hot is STILL seeping through, so be careful. Okay - hopefully you're there now and able to attest to this review. ENJOY! read more

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Have you ever had a happy tear or happy tears about food? I was sitting across from hubby who loves tri tip, cooking tri tip in many ways, and he loves to eat... just like me. When he took a bite from his tri tip sandwich, he said, "This is the BEST!!" And yes, I saw a happy tear. The way his face looked, it was just so sweet. In case you know my hubby, I am going to give him plausible deniability. He may not want to tell you about the happy tear. He just might respond, It was smoky as we sat on the outside patio. She really didn't see clearly. Back to the food! Hubby ordered the tri-tip sandwich. It came with a tri-tip sandwich (duh), choice of sauce, and choice of beans. He chose the spicy sauce and chili beans. Hubby is a spicy guy. He said, and I was actually surprised, "This is really spicy!!" Say What??? Hubby then got the regular bbq sauce & mixed it with the spicy to make a medium spice. Hubby almost always says, They call this spicy?? And yet... Best BBQ delivered on the spice. Hubby's best comment & when he was having the alleged happy tear with the sweet face was, This is how it should be done! Tri tip sandwiches do not need all of the extras like mayonnaise, etc. This is the perfect sandwich. The tri-tip is tender, tastes .. AMAZING, and the bread is grilled to perfection. Maybe they should rename their restaurant, Perfect BBQ? I had the combo meal which is the meal that keeps on giving. I had leftovers!!!! Hell to the yeah! The combo is two meats (I chose tri-tip & chicken), mild BBQ sauce, 2 small sides (I chose potato salad), a soda, and I chose the baked beans. I loved every single bite of everything. I loved the BBQ sauce so much that I dipped my wheat thins in the container to scrape out what was left. Then... I used my finger. Yummy yummy in my tummy! If you have very small kids, I would like the theme song of this review to be, There's a party in my tummy. (So yummy) by Yo Gabba Gabba! We will absolutely be back. Honestly, I would like to go back today. It is worth the drive from Ventura. So worth it. P.S. The service was great too. P.P.S. I loved hubby watching the men cook the meats. He looked like a kid watching a movie star. So cute. read more

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I haven't BBQ in years! I've been finding good spots thru the Yelp events and I always save my appetite. Parking is a little tight, but at least the restaurant has a lot of seating inside especially outside near the grill. That's pretty cool that you can see them grilling while you're eating. The customer service was awesome! It was busy when I ordered, but the staff was able to take my order pretty quickly! The food smelled so good (aside from my yelp event meal) that I ended up ordering the family meal combo number 1 (togo) which came with beef ribs, pork ribs, sausages, chicken, and a few sides to go along with it. All so tender, and did not disappoint. Oh, don't forget about the sauces, the regular and spicy! I'm so glad they gave us large sides of the sauce with a big order. All in all, the food was delicious! I'm glad I added the family meal to get a little bit of everything. The staff and the owner (I think that was him in the front) was helpful and so nice! Thanks to Jara and the Yelp team for recommending this bbq spot! As always, please support small businesses! read more

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Amazing quality bbq. Picked up for takeout close to closing, they ran out of Mexican Coke bottles in the fridge, but nice man @ front counter went to the back and grabbed a brand new bottle from the box. And it was cold. This is why it's Best BBQ!!!!! Only thing I regret, is not buying an extra sauce. Get extra sauce!!!! You'll use it all, I promise. read more

My family visited here a few years ago and today we took friends since we were in the area, it smells so good, the staff is friendly and efficient, you can order online and it is available in a timely manner and everything is delicious! The tri tip and chicken bowls are really good (rice, meat, beans, sauce on the side) and one was plenty for an adult and child. The kids portion was for a lite eating kid, but it was only $7 and included a drink. The tri tip was cooked through, no pink in the middle. The veggies are traditional steamed veggies, they are nicely done with keeping their good crunch. Friends tried all the sides and enjoyed them all, said you couldn't go wrong with any of them. The parking lot is always packed and a little tricky to get in and out of so I suggest finding street parking. Also their inside tables are always packed and the food was great to go. The sauce is VERY good! The mild is spicy, you can get half and half... be aware it is pre mixed together and is very spicy! Make sure you get the sauce though, it totally makes the meal! read more

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the food here is very consistent I really like their version of the chicken breast sandwich with hot bbq sauce.the chili beans are a must and the potato salad rounds this meal out well. this spot is small and not easy to get seating were it to have better parking and more table space I'd eat here weekly. the service is good they make your meal to order and they keep a great pace . as for ambiance it's basically a BBQ stand and totally fits expectation read more

If you love barbecue you have to go to Best BBQ in Santa Paula. They serve TriTip, chicken, pork ribs, beef ribs and hot links. Along with chili beans and buttery French bread. The TriTip is especially tender. The chicken is super delicious. All the meats are barbecued just outside over hot coals. The macaroni salad is my favorite. Free soft drink refills. They have plenty of seating and a large television in the main dining area. Service is very friendly. I will definitely return again and again. Buen Provecho. read more

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I had to come by and try the BBQ here since it's related to a previous restaurant that shut down called Just BBQ! I'm originally from Oxnard so last time I visited I made it a priority to come by even if it's a drive. Upon arriving parking wasn't a hassle, but a lot of people are coming in and out of the restaurant so maybe ordering ahead of time is something I'll do in the future. Inside the restaurant is a bit toasty and the dining area is a bit small, but outside seating is also available. The smells are overwhelmingly delicious. I went with my go to order which was the Tri Tip sandwich combo which comes with a side, in my case I got the macaroni. Drink is not included; I added a sausage link and I got myself extra bbq sauce on the side because I'm a saucy guy! The portions are generous!! The tri tip was cooked perfectly and so delicious. Although the sauce does not taste exactly as what I remember it to be, it did have a stronger hint of cinnamon to it, STILL good though! I definitely recommend read more

Best Bar-BQ - Tri Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

The grilled chicken was incredible, juicy, and packed with flavor. The tri-tip was tender and tasty, and the ribs had a great smoky flavor, but were a little dry. You can really tell everything is cooked fresh on the grill. I'll be coming back for more, especially the chicken. read more

Awesome bbq, everything there is great. You won't be let down, try the brisket! Once walking up to the place the wonderful smells will take over. read more

Best bbq in SP! Order the 8 oz. Spicy BBQ sauce to go! It literally tastes good on any meat!

The food is always good, the service is always friendly and the ambiance feels right.

BBQ is not good and they have the worst customer service ever. Not to mention that the price are ridiculous. Tried I will never come back.

Don't get the tri tip/ chicken bowl.. you're paying 15 dollars for rice and veggies.!! They only serve you one slice of tri tip and one piece of chicken chopped into small pieces .. read more

The best in Santa Paula at a very good price. The service is the best in town along with the people working there

Run of the mill bbq! Dry grey tri tip,same with their chicken. I go to Gunsmoke bbq on main st in Santa Paula 1 block away where they also have brisket,pulled pork,pork belly and pastrami!100 times better than the crap these guys serve. The cooks there care about their guests and cook for them like they are family,with quality that shines above most bbq joints out there. Give them a try, costs are higher and so is the quality. read more

I ordered over $100 worth of food!! Beef ribs! Chicken! Tri tip dinners!! Burnt ribs! Dry tri tip! Al undersized chicken! The worst part was I called the order in from Oxnard!!! .I get there ... They say ' coming right up' they proceeded to help every single person in there ... Even those walking in! Then .... 30 mins later they get my order Done!!!I After there was no one there!! read more

Best Bar-BQ - All the food I ordered - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Paula, California

I came into this place early, about 10:45 on a Wednesday. I wanted to get a big plate that I could eat off of twice. I did opt for the three meat combo with tri tip, hot link, and chicken. Sides chosen were macaroni salad and potato salad. The big plate also came with some really good bread and chili beans. So the hot link had no heat, it seemed like some type of sausage, but I did eat it, as it was ok. The chicken was decent, and it was eaten as well. But the gray tri tip that had NO MOISTURE was not eaten. There is no way that beef was fresh, I do not think you could dry it out like that only cooking it once. Anyhow it looked sad and expensive in the trashcan at my room. Was not fit to eat. The beans were good and the two salads were very good, just tiny servings. The food was also accompanied by some excellent sauce. I may have caught this place at a bad time. But the food was almost $30, and it was not worth it. read more

We've been looking for some good local BBQ and Best BBQ did not disappoint! The tri tip was lean and delicious. The bread was great and I loved the macaroni salad. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Ordered Family #2 The quality & quantity was right on point, Juan & Jimmy "Great Customer Service" Just Like The Name "THE BEST BBQ" Thank You read more