Ordered Takeout, Tri Tip with the smoked sausage, Mac nCheese with Corn.. Tri Tip was Perfect, sausage was good and flavorful. Mac N Cheese was not top tier but good, and palatable.. Id eat here again read more

I have had hesitation about going to Bubba's, because of their recent reviews and average rating. But I wanted BBQ, and I wanted it now. The gf and I had easy parking in the rear parking lot, and stepped in. Very cute! Themed, on a ranch (or prison!), I found it clean and cute...and smelled great. Yes, sandwiches are a bit pricey (~$19), but they have plates, salads, and my recommendation, get meat by the pound with a couple of sides. I had the Pulled Pork, and it was smokey and tender, with delicious slaw on a fresh bun. Really liked it. The gf got the sexy turkey leg, and sent it back -- very dry and all she could taste was smoke (I agreed). She got a brisket plate instead, and loved it (I also agreed). They earn my vote. Not a cool place, but very good for groups or families. read more

Big enough parking lot to accommodate those in our car club headed to the coast. Nice staff. You order at the counter and find your own table. Rustic decor. Lots of seating. Our food didn't take long to be ready for pick up. Really good pork ribs and I loved their BBQ sauces. read more

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Truth in advertising. The sign in front says "Big Bubba's Bad BBQ", and it is, in fact, bad. The pork ribs are beyond falling off the bone and offer no resistance to chewing at all. The brisket had no smoke ring and little discernible flavor. The beans are good and the service is friendly, but the meat? Meh. read more

BAD service. The female worker that does cashier (the only woman on shift) gave very bad customer service. And on the Mic calling orders " come and get it" , Made not want us to eat here after all. We asked for a kids menu as it stated on online and she said "nope don't got one" I asked for paper plates, she said "don't got any" she was so rude I couldn't believe how she was speaking to us after a 200$ plus tab. She also didn't give us a small size for the beverages & just uncharged for a large. Overall bad service never coming back. read more

Well I dropped a group at the amphitheater to see Chicago, looked sold out to me. I'll park off property and get some dinner. I've been by Bad Bubbas and tonight it's Yelp night. I parked out front on the street, my sprinter is long so... It looked like the dinner rush had settled down, good. Wow the menu is pretty good quite a few choices, combo's, and ala carte'. My first impression was this is not cheep bbq. Now I get it, food costs have sky rocketed especially after you add labor and overhead to the meal. I shop baby back ribs and they run about 7 bucks a pound. I'll wait till they go down as a loss leader and stock my freezer. I say this because it was $20 for four bb rib bones, or $5 a bone Ah...at my rib restaurant in Irvine CA in 1982 sold bb ribs at a 12 bone rack dinner for $10. Now they slow smoke bbq here and thats the real deal BBQ. So if thats your thing this the place for dinner. I ordered the Cobb Salad at $20, smoked chicken and a good portion of bacon. They served my salad in a tin pie pan, probably 8" and certainly not heaping high either. A shallow presentation is skimpy on the greens, Okay. The taste was great and every thing salad wise was real fresh the chunks of chicken small but served hot. The quality is certainly here and I enjoyed my salad but it wasn't a meal for me. The service was order, pay, and pick up and quite friendly...I'm not sure if I'll be back, I just don't see the value for the authentic bbq taste at big city prices. Thanks Bubba foodguy-martin read more

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Really good dining experience. The jail cells are a fun way to have dinner. My kids got a kick out of being "locked up." The food was good, but the prices are high. The location internally is on good condition, but the bridge is in need of repairs. read more

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I absolutely love this place. When I go up to visit my family I always stop here for lunch. The brisket is the best! I've also brought home a whole tri tip and it didn't disappoint. Staff is awesome and helpful. Will keep Coming back!! read more

The woman at the cash register was the absolute rudest person I've ever encountered I walked up and said I've never been here before and she replied with the most rude snarky comment!! I will never go here again!!!!! I hope she sees this and learn to treat people nicer read more

Also named Big Bubba's Bad BBQ, we were rather disappointed in our overall experience. We were a party of 7 so we called to make a reservation. Upon arrival, we noticed it was the kind of place where you order at the counter and then pick up at the counter when your food was ready. So a little confused, I approached an employee and explained we had made reservations. He responded, "one moment." He walked away and never returned. I saw him mopping the floor. So we went to the pickup counter and again asked about the reservation and again, an employee responded, "Give me a minute." That guy walked away and never returned. So now it was our turn in line to order and the lady there said they don't take reservations. Again, confused, she showed us a piece of paper with our reservation details (name, time, party size) and threw it away, repeating that they don't take reservations. So we found a seat outside and struggled to stay warm. My brisket had a good flavor but was so fatty, you could just scrape the gelatinous fat off with the side of the fork. The chicken in the salad was rubbery and lacked flavor. The tri-tip was tough and didn't taste very good. Their only saving grace for that second star on this review is that my daughter liked her ribs and the original BBQ sauce was good. I guess they put the "bad" in Big Bubba's Bad BBQ. We won't be coming back. read more

What a waste of time and money. The good was absolutely terrible. It was obvious just looking at the food they cooked us. The smash burger should have been called The Hit by a truck burger. The order of onion rings should have been called the Onion Rings called The No More Than Four Rings. That's how many I got. Another person ordered the TriTip. He reported it to be dry and not very good. His onion rings order was also 4. My other friend had chicken. I found It in the back of my refrigerator the next day uneaten . Need I say I won't be back,? read more

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You asked for a mediocre review, Bubba's Smokehouse in Paso Robles is... fine. If you're in the mood for barbecue and you're in the area, it's an option. The pulled pork was reasonably tender, and the brisket wasn't offensively dry, though it also didn't exactly melt in your mouth. Their sauces are there, doing what sauces do, adding a bit of flavor if you're so inclined. The sides - mac and cheese, coleslaw - were pretty standard. Nothing to write home about, but they filled a space on the plate. Service was efficient enough, got our food without too much fuss. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a casual barbecue joint. It's not going to blow your mind, but it'll probably satisfy a basic craving for smoked meat without any real surprises, good or bad. It's just Bubba's. read more

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Food, service and ambiance were great! We travel past Paso often and we've been here many times. The food and service never disappoints. We came by today and liked the new look and process. No waiters/waitress, order your food, sit wherever and full bar. I had two margaritas today made with Patron and the Latina who made it was pleasant and very professional. read more

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**WARNING** DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE!! The woman/GM has an attitude problem. Not sure why she is in this business when her customer service is horrible. Dear, owners. Remove this toxic person from your staff. *DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE* Also. The ribs are mushy and the sides are never consistant. Not sure what stick is in that ladies ass, but remove it. Holy crap!! That lady really needs an attutude adjustment. read more

Ordered a smash burger with a side of fries. I guess the fries aren't included with the meal. 5 dollars side of fries right here. Should've done the combo plate smh read more

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Not good too much mayo better food at Taco Bell The decor is pretty but the food needs a lot of help read more

I hate leaving bad reviews but here we are. The brisket my husband ordered had to be cut with a knife and him being from Texas is just unheard of. I got the brisket Mac and cheese and my brisket was chunks which the first bite was good but then the rest were straight up fat bites. The first bite of pasta, bland and no flavor, the second was a dirty cast iron skillet not properly cleaned and seasoned. My husband tried all the sauces to make it edible and was not pleased. Didn't even finish our beers because of the red floaters we found in the bottom of our glasses. The garlic fries were just fries dumped with Parmesan that didn't stick to the fries. The women running the front were rude and not helpful by any means. I will say the workers when we walked in were lovely. All in all for $75 for two people to eat and have a beer what a waste of money. I've never left an entire meal behind or a beer. Would most definitely not go back here. At least I can say the restaurant was cool. Plenty of space and unique decor. read more

If I could leave a half a star, As a first time customer, it would be what this place is..First: the half star is that the facility looks great. No Stars: The lady at the register is so freaking rude and has no clue how to treat customers, Simple question was asked or preferred by me, "I preferred the (point-fatty) part of the brisket for my sandwich, and she looked at me like what, we cut the brisket as it comes we don't just give that, I explained ma'am there's two sides to a brisket (flat/point) one is lean the other is fatty, she went on to interrupt me a say No we don't do it that way, we just cut what's next, I was like Huh?!, so I don't have a choice of which side I want, she said No!, with attitude, you get what we give you!... my response was " what the!!".. so I tried to explain to her or get clarity of how they just do that, but nope, she just walked away from me with that attitude of I do t need to tell you, ..... serious, this person is horrible, and no kind of customer service relationship, wow, She Needs Jesus! read more

Bubba's SmokeHouse & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Very good ribs just fall apart and the brisket is on my favorite list now. Good good. Dubsgreengarden.com read more

Short version Assistance - Balance --- Cleanliness - Deliciousness - Environment + Full review This restaurant was once a true icon in the Paso Robles area, it is now a ghost of its former self since changing hands. Assistance - You order pick up and serve yourself like a very poorly designed cafeteria, the woman I encountered during my visit was snide, condescending, and ignored our order then argued it was what we ordered. Not hard to order a pulled pork no slaw and a side of Mac... Balance --- The quality of food is poor + small in quantity / high price. Cleanliness - Unsure if when it was last swept out, visible dust crumbs and dirt in corners, tables were covered in dried stuck in food, drink machine has heavy smell of mildew/algae/mold not sure which but it's an unmistakable stank. Deliciousness - I've been coming to this restaurant since it's creation, only recently having not been there and now everything has changed 100% it tastes bland, yet spicy, and flavorless, the tritip is some other similar and tough cut, it is not a tritip. The pulled pork is 90% tomato sauce with a metallic canned flavor, IDK what happened here but it's sad! Environment + It's still the nostalgic old West fort style building, no servers or busser, no dances, no fun music and happy times, just a big open shack with sad cafeteria food. Summary: This once great restaurant has been bought by someone and corrupted, strangled, insanguinated, by someone who clearly has no idea how to run a business. Sad fact of the area is people came in and invested in these places during the pandemic, with zero regard to what the place was, like some sick slumlord getting out everything in the area. Truly a sad day... Bubbas is no more. read more

I grew up having big bubbas. We came a few years ago and it was not good but we decided to give it another shot as it seemed they maybe rebranded? We got a pulled pork sandwich, a smash burger, a 10" pizza, 3 fries and it was $83. My husband went to get mustard at the little condiments station and the bottle was empty he asked someone for more and they pointed over to the condiments station we just checked at. My husband told him it was empty. The worker came back with mustard and it was completely watered down while they have brand new things of mustard to refill the bottles with. Instead of refilling it they added water to it. It's not like they were busy we were literally the only people eating in there. The burger was clearly a pre made patty with no flavor whatsoever and tiny for $13. Genuinely mad and wish so badly I had my $83 back. read more

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My family of 7 chose this restaurant after a long morning hike-- we were all hungry. Food was delicious. Unfortunately the whole experience was tainted by a $32.27 (+tax) SERVICE CHARGE added to our bill. We ordered at a counter (no wait staff), and picked up our own food at the "pick up" counter. THERE WAS NO SERVICE. When the woman at the register was questioned, she said "oh, that's just what we charge when the bill is more than $140." So-- if our party had split up and ordered two different orders, we would have avoided $35+ dollar fee. TERRIBLE SERVICE. Also-- the restaurant was EMPTY. This wasn't a case of them being crowded and accommodating a large party. What a terrible way to ruin an otherwise good meal. read more

Bubba's SmokeHouse & Spirits - $32.27+tax SERVICE CHARGE when there was NO SERVICE. - Barbeque Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The food was decent, but the experience was completely ruined by the woman JILL taking orders, who appeared to be the owner. Her attitude JILL was extremely rude and dismissive. When I asked if a chicken dish could be made mild, she made a degrading comment about how her 15- and 16-year-old children can handle the spice--an unnecessary and unprofessional response to a simple question from a first-time customer. Jill also charged for ranch sauces, which I don't mind, but did so abrasively without any explanation. The food itself was fine, but the Jill's behavior behind the counter overshadowed everything else. Based on both this experience and similar complaints in other reviews, her attitude is clearly an ongoing issue. I would not return. read more

Their food was extremely disappointing! Too salty and pretty expensive for just average BBQ.

Stopped there after going to cowgirl across the street. I doubt this place will be open next year at this time unfortunately. Asked the older lady at the counter if there is a beef rib plate , she pointed , said no while she was walking away.i asked my husband what did she say..$30 for ALA CART 1 beef rib and air.. If we would have added a drink and sides for both our lunch it would have been over $100 for 1 beef rib each, a small side and drink. What happened to Babas? We tell our kids there's a fine line between greed and being blessed. This place is now only greed. read more

Disappointment! We used to eat there once a week and loved it! Today was horrible :/ Their food has gone down hill. A bbq place that can't make decent beans and 4$ for a small soda . Will not be going back EVER!!! read more

I'm of the impression that this place HAD its glory days. We came here because it was within walking distance from our hotel, which isn't the best reason/recommendation. There's a lot of fast food places (and a Denny's, for what it's worth) nearby. I had a friend at work whose husband liked it, and I knew where it was located. That's it. My next question is WHEN did they visit this place? I did remember on previous trip to Paso Robles, that we almost visited this place, but, it was busy, and we didn't have time to wait, so we got on the road and went elsewhere. That was then. That sounds like something we would do. This time, the parking lot looked empty. It's around 4:30 pm on a Saturday, December 28th. Interior-wise, the place reminded me of Armadillo Willy's, or a Famous Dave's, up north. We did have someone promptly take our order and print the bill. Food and Beverages-Pork Spare Ribs ($23.49, including the 2.50 upcharge for Mac and Cheese for the one side item), Central Coast BBQ Plate ($24.99, includes 1/2 Chicken, Tri-tip, Baked beans, two half slices of Texas toast and salad), 25 oz. Pacifico (10.49), Mind Haze IPA (8.50) and a 20 percent+ tip (15.00) that you have to automatically include on the payment BEFORE you know if the food is any good. I'm not found of that practice. So, as I'm signing the CC payment, the food is ready for pickup. No table service, plastic utensils, and you bus your table. There's a basic BBQ sauce on the table. I kind of assumed there would be more varieties of BBQ sauce over merely one type. Food- kind of dry. This is why it was ready before I finished signing the bill. The chicken was kind of dry. It needed the BBQ sauce. My husband's spare ribs looked okay, but, again, it needed the BBQ sauce. The mac and cheese? It was okay, but tasted like the predictable, pre-made, nuked in a bag, mac and cheese that we've had at other restaurants. The baked beans, not that exceptional. It was more like something I can open from a can at home. There wasn't anything impressive about the place or the food. It's probably good for someone with a less adventurous palate. It's on par with some catering service that would be used for a corporate event/lunch, wouldn't offend anyone, and met the required specifications of the client. I just thought it would be better. It was overpriced and mediocre. For the amount of money we paid, I would, at least, expect table service. We could do better at a Chili's restaurant. On the following day, I was informed of a better place in downtown Paso Robles. That's for next time. We had to get back on the road. read more

Spent $70 for two people which is pretty accurate for this area.... BUT they have no servers, no one greeting you and telling you that you have to order your food and then they call your name to get it. The food was barely warm and I picked it up not even 1 minute after they called out my name. This place has gone downhill so bad!! If you go in during the evening make sure you wear a sweater it was freezing in there and your food comes on metal trays! read more

Wonderful service I love the food. The food was so great. It was not that affordable, but it's more of like an experience other than I might go there again, but it's not something I would do all the time. read more

Family friendly restaurant with good food! This is the place that will not disappoint. Located right off of the freeway! Easy to find! Fun decor! We came across this place as we were driving by and decided to give it a shot! I am so glad we did. Loved the decor and jail cells that have a table for 4 in each. There are 2. It's also fun for pictures. The service was great! The nice lady who took our order was helpful and very nice. Our food was ready quickly. The portions are generous. I ordered the pork ribs. They were tender and juicy. The meat came right off of the bone. Delicious! It came with their homemade chips. Yum! Their Mac N Cheese is so delicious and made with love. It's cheesy and full of flavor! This is my favorite mac n cheese. Give this cool and unique place a try with the family. You will love it!! read more

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We hadn't been there for several years. But it was elegant evening in town last night so we didn't want to fight the crowd but not go all the way out of town so we ended up at Bubbas. I had the brisket sandwich which was very good. But it came with a small dish of corn. Which was meh. Very bland. I would have liked the potato chips they offer as a side instead. Not sure who came up with corn?? Not even on a cob. Just a strange choice. Anyway it was freezing outside & they had the a/c on. When we asked to turn it off ( blowing right on our table.) the waitress kinda snapped & seemed very annoyed. That cost her two stars. read more

First time here. The empty parking lot at dinner time was my first clue to being underwhelmed. Ordered a combo of brisket and pulled pork along with coleslaw and chili beans. Portions were large but unlike most BBQ place, you don't get a bread (corn bread, toast, etc.). I had to go back and order overpriced Texas toast. And when guests orders are ready, the staff announces their name and says, "Come get it." It's condescending. How about saying, "__________, Your order is ready." Or, "_______, Come on up and get your delicious meal." ? Attention to little details would make guests feel less like they are in a cafeteria. As for the food, the brisket was tender but salty. Pork was good, slaw was ok, beans were good. It wasn't anything to write home about. Atmosphere was charming. Overall, it was a decent meal but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. Looking at other reviews and the empty parking lot, I doubt this restaurant will be able to keep its doors open. read more

what a hidden gem!!! the woman taking our order was friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious!! best turkey melt sandwich i've ever had in my entire life! parking is easy and the vibes are fun inside! will be making a stop here anytime heading thru paso! read more

In Paso Robles for the Keith Urban concert last night.. Decided to eat at Big bubba's before the concert... My girlfriend and I decided to share an entree... We chose the brisket... It comes with one side but I added $2.50 for a " premium side" of onion rings.. The " premium side" of onion rings consisted of - no joke- SIX onion rings..that's it!!.. The entire brisket was six square pieces literally two and a half inches by 2 and 1/2 in, laid in a metal tin, playing, allowing you to choose your own barbecue sauce from the table ... This " MEAL" cost $25.54!!! By far one of the worst dinners I've ever had in a restaurant. I made the mistake of not reading the reviews before my girlfriend and I went there... Huge mistake... I'm writing this so others won't give this extremely overpriced restaurant their hard earned money! read more

What an interesting place! We stopped here while traveling through so had never even heard of it. First impressions walking in was the atmosphere was awesome. 5/5 stars. They have have an old-timey water fountain when you walk in, everything is decorated like an old country western saloon, complete with two "jail cells" that you can eat in. Super creative and fun. Next thing we noticed was how cold it was. We came here on a cold rainy day and really wanted a warm escape from the weather. We didn't get that-- we literally could see our breath inside with how cold it was. Also, the table we ate at wasn't clean, there was barbecue sauce stuck on the table still. Seemed like they could have been a little short staffed this day though. Food was great! Enjoyed the flavors of the brisket best, and the pulled pork and ribs were also great. The turkey leg was HUGE so portion size was great but it was a little dry, and so was the tri tip. Wish everything was a little warmer too. The salad was good to see as a fresh option but needed more toppings than just carrots (maybe some red onion at least). Staff were super nice and friendly and we felt very welcomed. The soundtrack was mostly sad or mad country songs, felt like it didn't quite match the atmosphere they were going for. I felt like they're close to greatness. Change a few things and they'd be at 5 stars. read more

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Not sure why there all these bad reviews... Got food for 3 togo last night. Everything was very good. The giant beef rib is exactly that! Perfect cook and I could only eat half of it! Same with the tri tip. Perfect cook. Sides were good, but the smoker work was amazing. I am constantly disappointed with BBQ places and don't return. They never measure up to what I can do in my smoker. I will be back to Bubba's! read more

The GM is a complete B*tch. Don't eat here they are rude and their food is horrible. Everything is overpriced. They really need to work on their food and staff. read more

So i use to come here when this place first opened and let me tell you, what a difference. The burgers use to be juicy and I believe it was a half pound patty. They were thick and very delicious. I just came with my daughter and got one side and one jalapeño popper. It was over 50 dollars. Wtf. The burgers were flat and dried out . I could get better at McDonald's for God's sake. I picked up the food and asked for a tray. Nope no tray. How does a burger joint not have a milkshake . This place has totally changed and not good change. I will never come back here. Spend your money some where else. read more

$30 for Ala cart for 1 beef rib? holy smokes! an older lady at the counter needed a Pepsi and a break is all we could think of , we had asked if they had a beef rib lunch , she pointed and walked away. only Ala cart for beef ribs unless you want to add sides . 1 beef rib with nothing but air $30. we left quietly since she walked away . what happened to that restaurant? read more

I've tried Bubbas take-out a few times and the food was good. This past Tuesday the kids and I dined in for the first time. The service was great! All very friendly.. The food "Fire" as the kids say lol. Our orders came out hot and fresh everything was amazing. That's all the kids keep talking about. Especially my daughter she's a little Chicken Tender critic and says Canes could never beat bubbas for her. Little miss picky even loved the garlic fries. Very good environment will definitely be returning to dine in of course. I could only get a picture of the wings. Waaaa. read more

Bubba's SmokeHouse & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Paso Robles, California