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    Grand Ole BBQ

    3.3 (19 reviews)

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    Jason W.

    This place churns out popular beef brisket and pulled pork sandwiches to what is usually a long line. It's real smoked barbecue made on site. Lots of real bbq flavor. Probably not the best you'll ever have but definitely the best barbecue at Petco.

    Left: El Borracho Cheese Fries with added smoked brisket- I highly recommend it!   Right: Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Grace L.

    My favorite item to get from here is the El Borracho Cheese Fries with smoked brisket added (for an additional cost). Their queso is so delicious, and the crushed Fritos adds a satisfying crunch. The smoked brisket bumps it up from a side to an entree. I have also gotten the Pulled Pork Sandwich before. The sandwich can be a little bit dry so I like getting the Carolina Gold mustard and sweet bbq sauce on the side. Then, I add the sauces to the sandwich as I eat. The line was long, but the food is delicious prepared pretty quickly after you order. It is worth the wait, and such a filling meal to enjoy while you watch a Padres game in Petco Park!

    The bbq brisket sandwich.  Dry, dry, dry!!!!
    Jennifer S.

    Seriously the driest brisket I have ever had. Jerky is moister than this excuse for meat. As one has to submit their receipt to get food, there is no way to complain (not that the establishment would care). Avoid at all costs!!!! Too bad I can't rate as a zero.

    Tri tip sandwich. Hard to tell from the photo but the layer of tri tip is very thin. Not much meat.
    Madeleine L.

    Don't waste your money on a sandwich. It is more bun than anything. Skimpy on the meat. Lots of fries though. Someone got the fries with BBQ on top; I recommend that instead because they seemed to get more meat. Taste is good though...but it is definitely not as good as Phil's BBQ that used to occupy this spot.

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    Marissa M.

    I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and while the meat was alright, it was incredibly dry and cold. The biggest reason for my low rating is the unkind servers who hasn't given what we all paid for. The menu clearly states that the sandwich comes with coleslaw and bbq sauce, neither of which were being given. I proceeded to ask them for the coleslaw which he didn't seem to know was supposed to come with the meal which made no sense. Then I asked for the bbq sauce to which he also was confused about. Was a little frustrating that the workers didn't seem to pay attention to detail when they only sell three items on the menu. However once I put all the toppings on it tasted great and the serving size was large. The fries were also yummy.

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    Great BBQ cooked on site. Both the brisket and pulled pork are good with a big side of fries. Served with 3 sauce options, but I find the "Carolina/mustard" style a bit too much like plain yellow and not the "golden" style I've had in other places Reasonably priced and big enough for 2 light/modest eaters to share

    Pulled pork fries were the best! Brisket sandwich was good; huuuuugge amount of side fries.

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    $80 for dry cold brisket and dry cold over salted pulled pork. Horrible!! Highly don't recommend.

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    Terrible bbq. Had the pulled pork sandwich. It was dry and cold. The meat was hard as a rock too. I would never get this again at Petco.

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    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Okay, true believers, I might have run through a few different barbecue joints in my time here in…read moreSan Diego, and I have despaired of finding a place which could satisfy my itch without having to commit to hours of tending a fire at my own smoker. Today, I'm pleased to say I've found it. The brisket is nice and juicy. The mac & cheese is divinely creamy, and don't miss the pastrami. The folks behind the register and bar are very pleasant, and we got our food pretty quickly. It's also very kitschy here. There's a brass plaque someone might have lifted from Disneyland here, and I'm currently listening to Crystal Gayle. It's like a piece of my childhood just jumped into my brain.

    I was craving BBQ. And I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. But, I definitely feel…read morethis place was overly hyped up by food influencers. I liked some of the meats here, but others meats just weren't for me. We got a little bit of certain cuts of meat.. St. Louis cut ribs, tri-tip- brisket, and chorizo link, jalapeños cheddar link and their central Texas hot link. Mac and cheese and potato salad and coleslaw. My husband and I really enjoyed the brisket the sausage links, the potato salad and coleslaw. The tri-tip unfortunately was kinda dry and the ribs were a little tough. And the Mac and cheese were super garlicky. This bbq place is ok, it's nice and big and has a nice relaxing atmosphere. But I would stick to the brisket and hot links and the sides.

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    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    After reading amazing reviews about Bowlegged BBQ (named after one of the owner's nickname), I came…read morewith two dear friends to celebrate their birthdays. As it happened it was one of the owner's birthday today. There was a strong and inviting community feel to this charming restaurant. I loved the backyard BBQ vibe. The décor is funky, quirky and I love it. Theres so much to look at, so much history and so many messages--and it's fun! As for the food, I noticed the brisket received some negative reviews. So I was hesitant to try this. However, I'm so glad I did. It was tender and succulent. I would order it again. The tri tip was amazing as were the baby backs. Yep, I'll be back for the baby backs. The Mac and cheese was ok. I prefer backed mac and cheese. But that's my preference. Im picky about greens and I really liked them. If you're looking for down home food an "Q" smoked by an amazing Pit Master, look no further than. Don't stop at the red lights. Z o o m over to Market St and get yourself a treat; and while you at it, say hi to Janette Maria (another owner). Her personality is the only spice you will need Sorry, I was so focused on my friends and the food that I didn't take any pictures. But there are plenty of cool photos on line.

    You can smell the delightful, smoky aroma of BBQ before you even see the entrance to the…read morerestaurant! It draws you in. The entrance of the restaurant doesn't give you a clue to the range of sensory delights in store for you. The inside front of the business has you thinking you are strolling through a primarily Black History Museum. Then, you reach the section of the restaurant where you place your order and you make some difficult choices from a broad range of menu items. Sydney was a huge help because you want some of everything- but of course you can't. So, with her help, we got our priorities in order. A hint to the wise - go early if you want their famous banana pudding. It sells out fast! Loved the decor - even the decorations in the bathroom are a sort of history lesson. This family- owned and operated restaurant has a backyard cookout vibe to it. A place where family and friends gather to enjoy grandma's baked beans, ribs, chicken, sweet tea and sweet potato pie. The music adds to the synergy of tasteful accents, great food, and family style dining at great prices. We are already thinking of friends we want to bring here. We had the privilege of an extended conversation with one of the owners, Maria Jeannette. She stopped by our table and before we knew it, we were talking about everything from family and education to thrifting. Sweet lady!

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    Del's Hideout

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Ordered 2 meat plate with cornbread and Texas toast. The cornbread was nice my Texas toast came out…read moresmooshed but was still tasty. I got pulled pork and the smoked meatloaf. The pulled pork was delicious and the smoked meatloaf had just the right amount of smoke. For sides, I got the bacon, potato salad and the Street corn. I've had both of these sides before and they hit just right each time. I also ordered the bourbon pecan pie to go. This is the first time having the bourbon pecan pie. I did find some shelves in it, which were a little unpleasant, but at least I know that it's real pecans. It does have a strong bourbon flavor so it may not be the best for kids. To drink, I got the guava lemonade. I arrived with my pup and we sat outside. Everybody was super dog friendly. They brought a nice bowl of water for my guy. I ended up taking 2/3 of my meal home because the portions are big enough for two.

    We ordered a to-go for 6 people: the party of 6 (pulled pork, chicken), waffle fries, corn, beans,…read morehalf and half texas toast and cornbread, onion rings, potato salad. Everything tasted great, except they charged us extra for ranch and bbq sauce, which we thought would be included... because otherwise the meat comes bare? The chicken was moist and smokey, the pulled pork was great, the bbq sauce was sweet but not very smokey. Overall I enjoyed everything we ordered.

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    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    21.1 mi
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    Ria isn't just a bartender -- she's the whiskey whisperer, the cocktail queen, the tiny Hawaiian…read moreassassin behind the bar serving drinks so good they'll make you rethink your entire personality. Beautiful, hilarious, cool without trying, and somehow always wearing the most fire shoes in the building. She's the kind of bartender that turns "let's grab one drink" into "well damn, now we live here." Every cocktail was perfect, every recommendation hit, and her energy honestly makes the whole place. Protect Ria at all costs because that girl is a whole vibe. I Wish her all The health and the wealth and if yall don't give this woman a BONUS and a raise- i'm going on strike ;)

    This is an extremely family friendly restaurant. Inside seating for those who don't have kids, but…read moreoutside is prime. I would say the kids are a bit younger, maybe 18 months to 3. There must have been at least a dozen kids or more. I told my 7 year old son not to bring balls but of course other kids did. If you park in the back there is no doubt your car will get hit. But it's softballs, not baseballs. Service is legit. Fast, friendly. They're like get in, order, get out. But we stayed for probably an hour and a half. The live music was great, not too loud. I am sad to confess the food here is not as legit as I figured based on being a San Diego local and a big DDD watcher. It probably depends on which day you come, but on Thursday, the brisket was so average. Del's in Del Cerro is better. Smoky and the Brisket is better. I had my brisket served with that nacho cheese and relish, not nearly as great as I thought it would be based on DDD. I also don't drink anymore, but if I were to have had 2-3 beers + this dinner + the enviornment I would have loved it. My son gave a huge thumbs up to his burger, daughter liked her food. If you want an experience, have time you need to kill and have kids, it's a solid spot, but in no way is this a destination if you live west of the 15. Stick to classic spots.

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