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    Best Bar-BQ

    4.1 (352 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Jasmine P.

    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!

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    Syreena M.

    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!

    Tri tip sandwich
    Emiliano N.

    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.

    Joelnramoz ..

    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

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    Reta B.

    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

    Tri tip sandwich with potato salad
    Tan P.

    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.

    Kids bowl (rice & chopped hot link - no beans)

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    I Just really love the food there, especially the beef ribs they have. Overall great place to eat!!!!

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    Expensive and not as good as it was hyped. It's ok but not great. I'll eat it if given but I won't buy it.

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    7 years ago

    Best tri-tip sandwiches ever!! Definitely will recommend to friends and family!! By far my favorite place to go for lunch.

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    7 years ago

    BEST tri-tip and staff. They are super patient and polite. I will come again when I'm in the neighborhood.

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    8 years ago

    First time went here. I was very empress the food is very delicious specially the barbecue. And prices are perfect

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    Seriously the best. They have a chicken veggie bowl that is worth the drive from Ventura.

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    This place has great tri tip! But what really makes this place stand out is their BBQ sauce! Always great service.

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    They have the best tri tip I've ever had! Not too over cooked & definitely not undercooked. Their sauces are also very delicious.

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    7 years ago

    Their tri-tip bowl is the best. Rice and chili beans are delicious. Best BBQ is the best BBQ.

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