the pork were great I would definitely go back!!! I was really wanting BBQ !! There was a great place where I used to live and it made me feel like I never left! read more

Food look great but it looks like it was just barely warm up .. and cover in bbq sause..! Chicken tenders so dry and steal the only good things were the fry's .!!! read more

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If you have nastalgia of the mechanical bull, the lively local scene, and the fun waitresses coming to your table you'll be disappointed. Those days are long gone. The sodas are flat (I mean really bad), not the most friendly cashier, definitely more of a take out vibe, we used to stop by every few months to avoid fast food when we didn't have the time or energy for a nicer restaurant. But I've gotten to the point it isn't even on my list of stop by for any reason at all. read more

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

The food is great and they deserve more credit for this great food! The seating I great and I love the fish

When we got there we were rudely told that there is a party and we would have to eat outside. which we don't mind. However, the lady at the register made sure to tell us multiple times with a rude mannerism. When we tried to order drinks we couldn't order what we wanted because the lady didn't have a button. It was a full bar and shouldn't have mattered. Lastly we recieved our food and not only was it incredibly bland and over cooked. The pork ribs smelled and tasted like fish, meaning they went bad before they were cooked. Definitely not going there again. wonder how they are still in business. read more

Well, this place has a ton of potential. Huge and wonderfully decorated restaurant. Nice outdoor dining and fun indoor area. We went knowing that it's the same owner who used to the burger joint near the Starbuck, which closed during the pandemic and turned into a chicken place. Me being a vegetarian missed their veggie burgers. My husband found Big Bubba's and that they serve burgers. All to discover that this menu doesn't exist anymore. The lady tried to work with me on vegetarian items I could order that didn't work with my strict tummy issues. For those of you that can eat fried food, she said they can make a sandwich with onion rings and all the other toppings. They serve fries, coleslaw, mac n cheese and more. I ordered a small side of mac n cheese. My husband had the brisket sandwich. He looked satisfied. We got a kick out of the lady calling people when their order was ready on the speaker. For example, "Maria, come and get it!" Haha! So good! All in all we don't plan on going back. It was worth trying once. read more

We came around 5:30pm and it was not that busy. There were a lot of tables available as well as TVs around. The decor was interesting and they even had jail cells in the back with tables in them. The menu ranged from appetizers, burgers, plates, and drinks. I though I was hungry and ordered the 3 meat combo ($22.99) with tri-tip, smoked brisket, and pulled pork with a side of mac n cheese. I also ordered a Stella (the smallest size for $7.99) while my coworkers ordered the Smoked Chicken Mac N Cheese as well as the 3 meat combo with baby back ribs, roasted chicken, tri-tip, and fries. We saw probably one person in the kitchen but our food came out fairly quickly. I don't know where everybody else was in the kitchen. The food definitely needed some BBQ sauce which was what they gave us when we asked for it. Besides, this wasn't Texas BBQ so the flavor was there but definitely needed the BBQ sauce. The tri-tip was okay and was a bit dry. The smoked brisket was delicious to me, and the pulled pork was just okay. The mac n cheese I chose as a side was okay as well. Overall, I thought the BBQ here was okay and it was close to the hotel I stayed at. read more

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Food was so good and the atmosphere was fun! Would post a picture of the tri tip sandwich but we ate it too fast lol. Definitely stop by here is ya can! read more

christina at the bar was amazing . great drinks. coming back for sure! She was there for me in time of need and great conversation

Outstanding BBQ we drive up from Orange County just for Big Bubba's Bad BBQ Tri-Tip, Brisket, Rib and chicken the closest to Texas BBQ in California if not better. The beans, Mac-n-cheese and Texas toast are great. We always take some to go. I just found out that they are at the LA Fair. read more

This place is amazing!! Love the chicken sandwich and Mac Cheese You order and the food is ready and Hot & Fresh Staff is wonderful!! 10-10-10 read more

Every time we pass by this town my family and I stop and eat there. The food is okay not to die for however we continue to go there. Today was the last day we go there the lady at the cash register was so so rude to me she had no patience with me, I was having a hard time deciding what we would order and asked a simple question and she was very sarcastic and rude. I don't understand the need of that there was no one behind us she was also in such a rush. No need for that there's so many other restaurants that we could go to. Bye Big Bubba, I think the lady at the counter might be the owner she can keep her food and rude service. My family will never go back and I will share our experience with friends and family. I believe in being nice to others and respectful customer service. read more

Christina was such a pleasure to interact with! We stopped by on our way to Monterey, since the smell was heavenly! The ambiance really goes for the western saloon theme which was so fun! We both ordered the ribs, which were bigger than expected. The food was delicious and Christina was a blast to chat with! We'll definitely be stopping by here again soon! read more

Big Bubba's is a must have when around the area. Western Country Vibes all around. Love the atmosphere. BBQ Lovers you must try the Brisket/Tri Tip/ and those ribs. Food is always tasty. Staff are always welcoming, very nice and friendly. Good beer selection. Love the kettle corn bags too. The location is very clean with clean restrooms too. read more

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food was great, came out fast. Cashier lady must've been having a bad day because she was awfully rude to my mother over a menu item question. read more

Okay, not only fall off the bone ribs but the best Texas toast ever!! The owner is the sweetest woman. I haven't been here for YEARS but it's better than I ever remember. They are nailing it!! The food and service are incredible!!! We can't wait to come back!!! Texas toast comes as a surprise with the chicken strips and fries (my daughter ordered two more slices because it was so delectable) and I had the St. Louis ribs. (OMG!! ) with cole slaw read more

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

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Food sucks, it's overpriced, lacks flavor and the owner flat out said F*** the locals. There are videos all over social media showing it. Do NOT visit this restaurant read more

The brisket tasted good. Others had the pulled pork, bread, and pulled pork sandwich. I like the woody, western decorations. There cups to fill up drinks are extra large, so no med-size fountain drink. read more

Great service and food was delicious and will definitely come back. I had the Nashville medium hot and mac & cheese. I like spicy but not hot. The sandwich was delicious and Mac & cheese good. read more

Bubba's SmokeHouse & Spirits - Chicken Nashville, medium Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and some mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Dry BBQ. DEFINITELY NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. My husband and I went in and the experience wasn't anything special. The food was not great like I thought it would be. It was dry, fatty and uneventful. The service was just okay. The ambiance was cute that's about it. I'm not going back just to pretend someone threw me in jail or i was eating In a corral, not worth it. It was bad BBQ NOT in a good way. Over priced bad BBQ. I've eaten BBQ across the USA, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, New York City, New Jersey, Colorado, Utah, South Dakota, Nevada, and Arizona. I'm sure there's more. This was not a place I'd revisit. read more

Ordered ribs, brisket, sausage, coleslaw, chips, ranch beans... No smoke flavor in any of the meat, no smoke ring. Brisket was flavorless, sausage was average, ribs were mushy off the bone and the best tasting of the 3. Sauce was good but nothing standout. Chips were tasteless, beans were boring but had a bit of spice. I was afraid to eat the coleslaw, definitely not fresh and tasted old and fermented. Praying I don't regret eating here later. The bottled beer was good! Thankful I have a buzz to numb the disappointment of bad bbq. read more

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This place is awful. I have tried three times and each time I hope somebody has learned how to make BBQ. It's truly a disgrace to the BBQ business. The food not as good as fast food and the staff little better. Please Do Not Think Any Local Eats Here. I'm from Memphis and really wanted it to be good Never Again. read more

Grew up eating the he beef ribs here on fishing trips to a local lake (Nacimiento). Most recent trip my son and I had the Tri tip sandwich which was awesome. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. read more

I had been absent for a time and hadn't seen my "extended family" over at Bubbas Bbq in a while and I have to say that when I walked in Christina, the owner and her staff all yelled my name and said they were wondering where I had been, they wanted to know the "latest" and how things were going with me and my family...I was made to feel so special by the entire staff and i could tell they were happy to see me . I have my "favorite restaurants and go, like most people with their families to places I know where the food is always consistent and tasty and where I am made to feel like part of their family. I am always impressed with Christina, the owner, she always greets EVERY customer that comes in regardless of what she is doing or how busy she is. I can't think of a restaurant that I frequent where the owner is working non stop with a fantastic smile welcoming the customers and is open and available to do everything possible to surpass customer expectations time and time again. Thank you Christina and the entire Bubbas Bbq team! Well done !!! Oh by the way, the bbq is excellent as well:) read more

We ordered the #3 family meal, pulled pork and a rack of ribs. Food was fantastic, large portions, very fairly priced. Staff was very helpful, and our food was ready on time. The kids loved the indoor decor, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Will 100% come back. read more

I've been to Bubba's many times over the years, but the owner cares nothing about loyalty to locals. The food is average at best, the service is mediocre, and the management useless. There are many high quality restaurants in our area that give you an excellent meal, great service, and ambiance at an attractive price. Bubba's doesn't fit any of those categories. read more

Great food, great ambiance, overall great experience. I had the pleasure of having the brisket with mac and cheese, brisket was tender, Mac and cheese was full of flavor. The food is worth the price, the portions are spot on. Quality bbq food is hard to come by and I'm so glad I was able to find it! read more

Bubba's SmokeHouse & Spirits - Brisket with a side of Mac-N-Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Lady in the front register was rude. She was not friendly and we did not feel welcomed. If she were to be having a bad day, it's not cool to take it out on the customers. Not coming back. read more

Late February we took our 2 grown kids and their families to Bubbas, 10 of us in total. After each ordered & I went to pay, the person at the register stated there was a 25% "service charge". It caught me off guard, but I paid without question. 25% of our bill was a huge amount. Could you explain why this was tacked on? The customer orders at the counter. Customer seats themselves. Customer picks food up at the counter. Customer fills their own sodas. Customer busses their own table. At no time did staff come to the table to ask if everything was ok. *** Food was ok for a chain bbq. Most dishes came out on the cool side, which we thought because of the cold metal tray it was served on. Counter staff was friendly. Probably won't be back, especially with a group. read more

Friendly place food is good for small town bbq Usually not crowded during the week Beer is cold and sit at the bar you might make a new friend or learn about the area I usually get the sausage plate and its always been good read more

Had to do an update that I really don't like to do? But , the last two times I've been here the food quality has gone down? Tonight I went and had a sampler plater with ribs and brisket. My sides were both ranch beans , in the past are my favorites? But this time the beans were cold straight from the pot and the ribs were really dry ? Normally melt in your mouth and fall off the bone? Sorry but for 34.00 I would think it would be better ? Service is always good here , but maybe today is just an off day ? I had over heard a phone call where the person was very dissatisfied also ? So it's not just me. I honestly tried because I normally love this place but twice now with the same outcome. Thank you, and sorry for the not so good review. read more

Messed up pick up order. Never got so sick in my life for three days. I got pulled pork sandwich. Never again. Thought of calling them or reporting them but I got better after 4-5 days. The worst mean service up front. The cooks were nice though but lousy expensive food. Eat here if you want to get sick and miss work! read more

I popped in for lunch yesterday cause I was in the mood for BBQ and this place was nearby while I was driving. My first mistake was not reading the reviews before I went in. At first, I loved the outside decor and wilderness-lodge vibe to it so it felt welcoming.The first red flag was that this place was dead empty on a Saturday with no cars in the parking lot. I thought it was closed until I went it. Again, the theme of this place is really nice, like a southern-country version of Rainforest Cafe. If only they had put in as much effort on the taste of the food as they did with the decor. I ordered a combo plate with "hot sausage links" and "brisket" with fries and beans. My boyfriend had a "Nashville hot chicken" sandwich. The second red flag was that our food was ready in less than 5 minutes. I'm not a BBQ expert but I've been to enough places to know that the best BBQ food usually takes a while to prepare because it's made fresh. But not this place. Upon opening the plastic containers, I just stared at my food thinking "I've made a huge mistake". The "hot sausage links" literally tasted like Oscar Meyer hot dog wieners! There was no seasoning, no spice, no herbs, nothing. I swear it tasted like a regular hot dog and not even the good kind you would get off a street vendor. The "brisket" was five long strips of chewy meat that again, had no flavor and was so thick and rough that it felt like I was eating a piece of Salisbury steak from the Banquet TV dinners. Even worse, was there they were both lukewarm like the food had been sitting there for hours before we arrived. And to top it off, you have to add the BBQ and spicy mustard sauce on your own so my food was not only cold, but it extremely dry. Also, the spicy mustard sauce is just aioli mustard, which came out of a refrigerator. When I told them that my food was cold, I was expecting them to serve me a fresher plate but the cook literally microwaved it in front of me! LOL! Our total came out to $74, for a plate of microwave chewy meat and a Nashville hot chicken that tasted as dry and flavorless as a bucket of paint. The cooks in this kitchen are not experienced BBQ people and based on other reviews, it looks like there's no attempt by management to change this. This was extremely disappointing and an insult to BBQ food. read more

This place used to be a go to for us but the last time we were in, it has really gone downhill. You need to order at the counter now, the bar only has a couple of seats, and they now serve your beer in plastic cups. One of the things we used to look forward to was their ice cold mugs but the person behind the bar said they no longer have those. I won't be back and not sure how they even stay open, or why.. read more

If you are on spring break and want a slushy drink than great. They have like 15 slushy machines but the food is totally shit. If you are looking for an good meal please don't got here read more

Hello, My wife and I ate at Big Bubbas on Nov. 27, 2021. We liked it so we returned on Nov. 28 with some friends. I ordered and the cashier later told me she didn't charge me for my wife's ice tea. She attempted to cancel the initial transaction and ran my card again with the additional charge on it.  I checked my bank account and saw the initial charge was still there, plus the additional one. Two charges for nearly $50 each. I notified the cashier and she said there's nothing she could do until Monday because she had to to notify the office. So no one can authorize a refund at the restaurant?  She told me her name was Christine and took my number. She said it may take a couple days for the refund to come through but it was coming. After about a week with no refund, I called back and spoke with someone else. She said Christine wasn't in but took my number and said she'd call me back. She also said Christine is the owner and assured me it would get taken care of.  I still haven't received my refund or even a call back. I've called repeatedly and emailed with no response. I'm not sure what the issue is but this is kind of ridiculous for something that clearly was the restaurant's fault. I used to love this place but this is just terrible business. If I could leave negative stars, I would. read more

Brisket was very good, little fatty but very tasty, the thought the sides were overpriced, I'll be back

I go here all the time with my toddler! It's a great place for lunch or dinner. I love everything on the menu but my favorite is the tritip sandwich with macaroni salad. My son can't get enough of the fresh chicken strips and Mac n cheese! The service is always friendly and fast. Definitely recommend! read more

We only went here because it was walking distance from our hotel and how can you mess up BBQ? Well, it was just ok. I probably won't be back here again. read more

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

Traveling north on 101 stopped here for lunch. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with side of fries. Fries were outstanding, the pulled pork less so. Pork was dry, I added extra bbq sauce (nice sauce), and flavor was myeh, no smokiness, seasoning. We pass through Paso from time to time and will take this off the list of places to sop. read more