Rita was great, very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and super nice! Would eat here again just for her.

I'll ride for Rita, she was a great server and was professional and courteous throughout our dinner experience. The food was also delicious. Thank you Rita for making our first time at this restaurant an unforgettable experience. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Corn bread, greens, yams, beef brisket and macaroni and cheese. - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

Our server Ingrid was the sweetest, and genuinely friendly! The sampler platter was soo much food I could only sample a few bites of each item... were for sure taking everything home! The cornbread is the best I've ever tasted in my life! $13 catfish meal before 4pm with a coleslaw that was surprisingly great (I don't usually like slaw) read more

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Don't waste your time making a reservation at this place as they do not honor it. I made a reservation for 5:30p on a Saturday for a large group and when I checked it I was told that the table was given to another party because they thought I was not going to show up. Further, the host was dismissive and seemed not to care at all. For context, I walked through the door at 5:30, I was finally greeted by the host after waiting for about a minute. Luckily there was still enough seating for my party, but after discovering what table was reserved for us I saw that the people sitting there already had drinks on the table and appetizers in front of them which indicates they had been there well before 5:30. Beyond this immediate displeasing experience, the food was good and our server was very pleasant. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! BBQ really isn't Oceanside so it's nice change. Their brisket is amazing and tender and the BBQ sauce is the perfect balance! Never had anything bad and service is great even when it's during the busy dinner rush. Also do yourself a favor and grab a slice of Red Velvet cake too! read more

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Located in Oceanside, California is "Felix's BBQ with Soul " . Thinking outside of the box to write a review to let people know that "Felix's BBQ with Soul " should be known for more than generous portions, and famous dishes like: Alabama Fried Chicken, Beef Brisket, or Gumbo. That being said, the next time you go to "Felix's BBQ with Soul" please draw your senses to the smell, and taste of homemade cookies that are on display at "Felix's BBQ with Soul " . On the day that I went to Felix's they had these types of cookies: macadamia, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or snickerdoodle. (See the pictures) Enjoy read more

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BBQ Soul food North county Ocean side 2 locations Live jazz music Indoor seating Large parking Amex accepted Restrooms inside Some vegan and vegetarian options read more

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We just discovered the ideal Sunday lunch spot in Oceanside for our family to get our grub on after church. Yup, you guessed it, this place. Lol Felix, you had me at LIVE PIANO MUSIC, which is the first thing I noticed upon walking in. The gentlemen at the keys can play anything--from jazz to classical. From soul to Stevie Wonder. He even jazzed up Beethoven's Fur Elise! And he let one of my kids play and accompanied him. Best of all, it turns out he's there every Sunday! --the first reason we'll be back. Noah our server was most helpful in guiding us through the whole menu and making recommendations. I don't know how many requests we made for more napkins and plates, etc. for our multiple messy kids, but he was patient and quickly responsive through it all. He was even so generous as to give us a first time customer discount. Another reason to return Finally, the food. Our kids loved the beef ribs and baby back ribs. Tasty and tender. We got more after sampling them in the sampler platter. Same with the garlic shrimp which my wife ended up ordering two more orders of. I couldn't help dipping everything else in its garlic butter sauté. The complimentary cute round cornbread muffins were to die for! So good we ordered like a dozen more to take home. I can't remember if I've ever been so wowed by a restaurant's complimentary carb hah. Speaking of carbs, we were unfortunately so stuffed we didn't get to try any desserts, but I was definitely eyeing the peach cobbler and key lime cake on the menu. "I shall return!" read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Beef ribs, fried okra - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night during a staycation in Oceanside. Walking in we hear live music and the band was really good. We were seated quickly even though it was busy, which is nice. We opted for the sampler which gave us the option of choosing 4 meats and 4 sides. We picked baby back ribs, beef tenderloins, pork ribs, and catfish. For the sides we went southern and got collared greens, hush puppies, fried green tomatoes, and baked beans. For the meats, the baby back ribs were delicious, the other two meats were so-so, but the catfish was the star. It was perfectly fried and the fish was moist and flavorful, definitely the best I've ever had. For the sides, the collared greens was my favorite, the fried green tomatoes and hush puppies were on the dry side, and the baked beans were just a bit too sweet. The ambience was definitely southern and lively, which we both enjoyed. My wife liked the food more than I did, so I'm sure we will be back, which I really don't mind. Who doesn't love good BBQ? read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We ordered catering from the Carlsbad location, arrived on time, food was ready and was hot in the tins when I arrived. We bought Chicken, Brisket and Baby Back ribs. The Brisket was overcooked, dry and tough to eat, the ribs were good, not great but good. The Chicken was overcooked not moist, had good flavor on the outside, but each bite was dry and needed to be washed down. I had 14 people at my house not one said they would order it again, not a good statistic. We were regulars at the Oceanside location, where we ate these items and raved about them in the past, this was not good. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Brisket - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I discovered Felix BBQ several years ago, and whenever we head to San Diego, we usually try to stop by for lunch or dinner on our way home. What originally drew me to this restaurant was their Alabama fried chicken. I've never had anything like it and still can't find anything comparable in the LA or Orange County area. The skin is incredibly crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. They offer daily lunch specials that are great deals. I've had their BBQ ribs before, and they're just okay for me. The greens and mashed potatoes are good and are usually my go-to sides. I also like the fried green tomatoes and love that I can order them as an individual side. They're lightly battered and really tasty. On my last visit, the food quality was a bit off. The fried chicken batter wasn't as thick as usual, and the sides came out cold. That said, I won't let one off experience stop me from coming back. For dessert, their oatmeal cookies are really good. I've tried the red velvet cake before, but it was a little too sweet for my taste. Customer service is always great. I've never had a bad experience. read more

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Great early dinner! I've been here twice! The Cat fish with Shrimp was excellent! (Large Shrimp) I must say! Gumbo very good although a little salty for my taste! They offer several sides which are very good choices. My wife had the baby back ribes which were larger than most places. Service was very good, I believe it was Jessica, she was on the spot with request very quickly. Thanks to her , made the experience worth it!!! Need to come back sooner when the have music. read more

DELICIOUS came in to celebrate graduation right across the street from front wave arena...the CORNBREAD MUFFINS ARE AMAZING! I ate about 7 of them NO KIDDING the ribs were juicy snd just right! I know it was a good meal because when i got back to my hotel i took a nice long nap! Food is filling and the staff is friendly very interactive and caring for their customers...will definitely return if ever in the area read more

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Are you kidding me? Who is cooking because they need a medal or something! This has to be thee best catfish I ever had!!! My husband is from Mississippi and he was even amazed. He ate his ribs so fast I didn't get a picture but those are freaking great too. We door dashed the food and it still arrived hot and delicious. If you are seeking soul food at its finest you must stop here! Thank you for excellence and great pricing. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Mac was great - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Awesome place with a huge menu Love the. Service and happy workers there Great service and delicious food read more

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BBQ with Soul?! Yes...yes it is. Absolutely love this place. Always welcomed with a smile. The service here is perfectly balanced. Attentive but not overbearing. I've never waited for my iced tea or water to be topped off. Then we have the food. Yes yes yes . So good. I got the sampler platter w/o sides which is my standard go to here. Hot links, pulled pork, baby back ribs, and brisket. All four were absolutely delicious. Looking for good bbq? Swing by. It'll be worth your while. Your tastebuds will thank you read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Ribs + Hot Links = - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

We were in town for Easter and found Felix's BBQ. Wow! So delicious! We were greeted and immediately sat. We both had the sweet tea, which was so tasty. They brought us the corn bread muffins and I could have eaten them all myself. We ordered the baby back ribs and the tips and each got 2 sides. We each had the beans and I had the candied sweet potatoes and my son had the red beans and rice. The meat had a nice smoky flavor and the meat was so tender! I absolutely loved the candied sweet potatoes, with a cinnamon kick! They had the games on the tv and plenty of seating inside. Service was excellent, and kept our drinks filled! So glad we found Felix's! read more

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My husband and I got the lunch special. Appetizer of chicken tenders was really good. He got the fried chicken - juicy meat with a nice crunch on the skin. I got the ribs with sauce on the side, Mac and cheese and added collard greens as an extra side. The ribs were much better with the sauce on it. The sides were good. Cake was good, but I think I prefer key lime pie. Food was good for the price. Service was great. May come back and try breakfast. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - BABY BACK RIBS lunch special with MAC N' CHEESE and COLLARD GREENS - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We were in Oceanside for work so I checked on YELP to see what was good for lunch. The menu for this place caught my eye and made me hungry with anticipation. It did not disappoint. We got there around 2 on Saturday afternoon. When we walked in, it didn't look very busy but by the time we left, there were a lot of people waiting to get in. Lucky us. We were greeted right away and taken to a table. The biggest challenge was trying to decide what to eat. Looking around, we could see that the portions were a good size so my wife and I decided to split a meal. We ordered the 1/2 Rack of Ribs and 1/2 BBQ Chicken combo with Sweet Potato Fries and the Southern Baked Beans. Our drinks were brought out along with a basket of Cornbread Muffins. The muffins were delicious. So light and fluffy and full of flavor. Just as we were finishing the muffins, our lunch arrived. Amazing quick service and very attentive throughout the meal. Both the ribs and the chicken were delicious. Hard to say which was better. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and full of flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly. So moist and tender and full of flavor as well. The fries and beans were a perfect pairing. Plenty of food for the two of us. But had no room for dessert. We will have to return to give that a try. Absolutely love this place and highly recommend it. read more

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Hi every body. Okay, so Socal and Soulfood don't seem a likely pairing. If you agree, stop, we're wrong. I'm a born and raised southern man, and quite the southern cook. I got greens, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, hams, yams, YOU NAAAAME IT! (Shirley Caesar). Felix's has that level of soul. Do you eat your greens by mashing a hunk of cornbread into the greens with your fingers, and eating with your digits? I do. This is real southern style soul food. This is that Crooked letter, that Bama, that Jawguh style soul food you don't see out side the deep south. I grew up in all 3 of them, plus Tejas and Virginny. Collard green juice is in my veins along with a dash of Louisiana hot sauce. I burn in the kitchen. This place burns better than me. Fall off the bone tender ribs. Candied yams, could have used slices if lemon (hint, authentic southern candied yams must have lemons cooked in). Oh these were great sweet spuds, but the next level up requires sliced lemons that render and become candied themselves. The cornbread is a southern staple, Jiffy, but they obviously put a spin on it that had the muffins floating off the platter. These where fresh, hot, fresh n hot, lightly sweet, crust was so golden. I was sad when I ran out. No component was served that didn't seem prepared with intensity. Someone put their whole foot in this meal and wiggled each toe. (That's southern chef for they prepared this meal with love ). The server was super nice, very attentive, really seemed genuine. They also have live music. A sax player that was grooving and truly a gifted artist, so do tip. Gotta bounce. Take care of yourselves. Thanks for sharing my experiences in Oceanside Socal, but why noy fly out for your own? When you do, visit this spot. Peace, love, and SOOOOOOOOOOOOUL! read more

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So, I'm truly disappointed in how the service has been going here. The last few times I've been here there seems to be a lot of staff, but no one really knowing what's going on. Basically there's no organization and just a hectic mess. My recent visit, I was told they didn't have an item, only to see they did have it. Also I was told misinformation and then charged incorrectly, and after addressing the issue nothing was done about it. Not sure if there's new management or new owners, but if continues to be this ridiculous I will not be coming back. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

3.5 stars. Starter choose 3 meats 4 sides. Tri tip sandwich with one side. Side muffins and pecan pie. I grew up on BBQ fro. KCMO, Oklahoma.a and Texas. My mom made amazing tender brisket. -Brisket- was a bit tougher than I'd like. -Pork- was ok -St Louis rib. So good! It didn't seem to have sauce on it but had a great flavor and it was very tender. (The star of my dinner ) - Mac n cheese was good and was seasoned. It was not bland. -Baked beans were good a bit runny - Not a fan of the black eyed peas. I should have gone with red beans and rice. (My mom made awesome blacked peas every new year) Ordered spicy BBQ sauce and ranch. The BBQ sauce was super runny and sweet. Not sure what it was. The ranch was really good. - Tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries. Tough but had a great flavor. The sweet potato fries were good. - Pecan pie. Tasted homemade was good. read more

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I come all the way from Dallas, Texas every March to eat at my faves for my birthday. Felix's was such a let down this time around and a total waste of my trip. They were out of everything I wanted to order, and everything I ordered was horrendous. From the food to the drinks. Sad to say I have to let them go. It was absolutely horrible. The "Alabama" chicken wings tasted 3 days old and the Alabama hurricane tasted like sewer water. The ribs were extremely dry. Never again. read more

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Absolutely amazing!!!! Food was better than anything I've had in a long time and the girls super friendly. Overall experience was fantastic!! I will be back read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great Southern comfort food! This place is really really good. It's not Texas BBQ but they do have delicious stuff. They have a wide assortment of dishes from the south... They got Cajun and BBQ! That's the best combo! I had a mixed BBQ plate with four meats, brisket, pork, chicken and tri tip... You get the Southern sides... Collard greens, black eyed peas, Mac n cheese, red beans n rice... Oh. Complimentary warm cornbread muffins! That's what I'm talking about! Very hard to find good food like this in socal. Epic. Both times I went they had live music playing. It kinda reminds me of places you'd visit on the Gulf of Mexico like Louisiana or Mississippi. I've been twice now and can't wait to go again. Definitely worth a shot if you're in the area. I believe they have three locations in North county. Carlsbad Oceanside and San Marcos. read more

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OK, so Felix is a BBQ hits the comfort food craving that I have every once in a while. Every single thing we ordered was solid, even my son's kids cheeseburger disappeared immediately, and he is superduper picky. I will say the brisket I ordered was a little dry, but the collard greens were unreal.. hands-down, the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and absolutely full of smoky flavor, additionally my partners catfish nuggets were crispy outside juicy on the inside and the mac & cheese was very well done and full of flavor. Just a tiny little knock for the brisket, but I'll be back and I think I'll be able to redeem themselves. Good service, friendly servers, and delicious food. read more

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Weekday lunch, had to catch the specials! We were seated immediately by a cheerful young man in a gigantic booth. After some time perusing the gigantic menu, I ordered the $12 blackened catfish with one side. It is quite a bargain these days! I ordered sweet potato fries and collard greens which was an extra $3 for the second side. Very reasonable. The catfish was very moist and tender, I actually wouldn't have mind it a little pan sear. The sweet potato fries were crunchy and perfect, and the collard greens were impressively flavorful considering they were not loaded with bacon. Server said it's a turkey broth. I could taste a little bit of crushed red pepper too. I would call this a fantastic pot liquor! Husband ordered the brisket platter ($24 which was not a lunch special) and it came with two sides so he got baked beans and potato salad. The brisket serving was so large he brought home six slices and had them the next day. The brisket did not have a lot of bark, but was very moist and had some edge fat that had to be removed. The barbecue sauce was already applied, and was not offensive but we do prefer a spicy sauce. Beans and salad were good homemade versions. Our cheerful server brought me ranch and kept up with coke refills. What more could you ask? He was was also our cashier at the end. I would really like to come back and try the barbecue next time! read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Lunch blackened salmon with sweet potato fries and collard greens - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

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A wonderful Birthday celebration! We had an absolutely wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything was prepared perfectly. I especially want to recognize our server, Mariela, who was outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her professionalism and warm personality truly elevated our dining experience. Excellent service like Mariela's makes a big difference, and she deserves special praise. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend! read more

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Food was super tasty, flavorful. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, fried chicken bacon sandwich, ribs, green salad, sweet potato fries, sweet potato pie, and pecan pie. Good pricing, average $15. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambiance was family friendly with live music. Definitely will return! read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Pulled pork with coleslaw sandwich, sweet potato fries, and green salad. - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

My last visit here was pretty good. It was a quiet Friday evening and we came just after roller skating near by. So I was hungry after burning those calories! We were initially kindly greeted by the musician that was wrapping up his evening and Connor was our server for the evening. He did great answering all my questions that I had about some menu options. I went with the sampler as it turned out to be. Great option to share! I chose the Tri-Top among other things and really liked how it turned out. I especially enjoy when they have live music here. I was a tad bummed the guy was already done for the evening. I've other musically inclined friends who come here from time to time too so I'll definitely be back for that and the sampler platter! read more

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First time having soul food was very good would come back ! Very friendly and fast service read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

Enzos this Enzos that, nah. Felix's has the best bbq. They have catfish, they have melt in your mouth tri tip and ribs. The mac and cheese is fire. The homemade Sweet Tea is perfect. I dont know why its so quiet, I guess people havent heard this place is delicious and that makes me sad. Staff is lovely and attentive. Bring your mee maw here, she'll love it. read more

We usually love Felix's! We bring our family and always recommend this place. The service today was not good. It started off well, but once our server dropped off our plates, brought napkins, she did not return until my husband and son was done eating. My Gumbo plate was less than appetizing, and I couldn't get the chance to flag our server down to let her know, she was not even circling around us keeping an eye. At the end of our visit, when she FINALLY returned to make her rounds to clear plates she asked if anything was wrong with the Gumbo. I let her know I did not care for it, and she said she was so sorry, she would take care of it and asked if I wanted anything else. I thanked her, and asked for the Cajun Pasta to go. After another 20 minutes, she returned with the to go order and the check. She said because her manager was not in, she couldn't comp the Gumbo meal. At no point did she let us know that before bringing the pasta and check, obviously we wouldn't have ordered an additional entree had we known our other one would not be taken care of, as she advised. The service was unfortunately nothing we've ever experienced before, and considering it was slow when we were dining in, it was extremely disappointing. read more

Felix's BBQ With Soul - Southern Near Me - Oceanside, California

Dinner was excellent and our waitress was fantastic. Try the Sweet Tea Mule so good. We came during the music so that was extra special.

Saturday evening nice jazzy live music, drinks, good food & place not packed.. People should visit this lil gem, we even have had food delivered for a week & enjoyed it tremendously! read more

Food is amazing no matter what you order. Service is great and fast. Ambiance is awesome especially during the weekend. We sat near the pianist a few times. My favorite: shrimp and grits. Yum!!! read more

This place was absolutely amazing!! I came on a Tuesday evening, where there was a live saxophone player, and it was such a vibe. The jazz music was great. I was told that they have different people come in and play other instruments on the weekends as well. The people that worked there were really nice, especially our server! She was very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Our food came fairly quick as well. The food was fresh and delicious. Their menu is packed with several different options to choose from. As a starter, they bring you corn bread that is soft and fresh. I decided to get the sampler platter, which included 4 meats and 4 sides. I chose baby back pork ribs, fried shrimp, sautéed shrimp, and the tri tip. As far as the sides, I got mac & cheese, collard greens, baked beans, and candied yams. My partner got the half of rack of beef ribs with catfish, and his sides were mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. I would give everything overall a 9/10. This place is great and I would highly recommend it! Individual ratings: - Baby back pork ribs 8/10 - Beef ribs 9/10 - Catfish 10/10 (very large and juicy) - Fried shrimp 10/10 - Sautéed shrimp 9/10 - Tri tip 9/10 - Mac & cheese 7.5/10 - Candied yams 7/10 - Collard greens 8/10 - Mashed potatoes 6/10 (could use more flavor) - Baked beans 7/10 - Corn bread 10/10 Give it a try !! Thanks again read more

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Love Felix's! I'm so glad I found this place, as I moves from LA to Oceanside and was craving soul food. Don't go to Destinantion Smokehouse!!! read more

The jem is literally a fantastic spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with live music. I enjoyed the best veggie omelette ever. The country potatoes were seasoned to perfection and the buttermilk biscuit was delicious. We enjoyed this meal with fresh coffee blended to Alabama love. The ambiance brings the home-cooking only found in the Deep South. The hospitality was top shelf with southern flare and joy. The owner made sure every detail was attended to. I cannot say enough about this place and definitely suggest trying it for yourself. read more