When you first walk into this place you have hope for great Texas BBQ. They options are simple (as they should be for a real BBQ place), meats and a few sides and some sandwiches. I ordered the loaded brisket fries, 1 lb or moist brisket, 1/2 lb or burnt ends. The loaded fries were awesome and fresh crispy fries with 3 nice pieces of moist brisket on top. Highly recommend Burnt ends - my all time favorite and hard to get at a true BBQ place as they go fast as true burnt ends are limited. These did not disappoint and were spot on. Brisket - I like moist was real real tender and had a great flavor. We also had a side of the brisket baked beans and those babies were amazing. The have not a spicy and a regular BBQ sauce and I loved the spicy for sure. The regular is spot as as well and I just prefer spicy. The pit master and his wife (?) were super nice and the resultant was very relaxed and not loud at all. This is the BEST BBQ in the valley hands down. I'm not a local as I live in Leander TX and this review is my own. read more

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Sometimes, I'm just like everyone else. Similar others, I went with the two meat plate; brisket and (3 bones) ribs. Both meats were tender, smoky, with a well defined smoke ring with very good color. I got my food to go, but after seeing the nice decor inside, I kinda wanted to stay! The sides (Mac and cheese & corn) were fair, with just a little hint of flavor. I'll get the beans next time!!! Staff was quick to serve, but there were no other customers when I got there. I'll be back! read more

Maybells BBQ - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

I wantvto preface it by saying that I am no BBQ expert, in terms of difference types of BBQ. So.. The Brisket was absolutely amazing, just melted in our mouths. My experience with the pulled pork, that day, to me, was a bit dry. I'm not sure if the norm is to serve bread slices vs. rolls, but it wasn't my personal preference. I didn't care for the BBQ Sauce, not sure if it was an in-house recipe or "store bought", it just wasn't my personal flavor profiles. My boys liked the mac-n-cheese, I did not. Not a fan of pepper in mine (assuming that was pepper). Potato salad..potatoes were tender, which I really like but not my style of potatoe salad. Customer Service was outstanding, attentive, etc. I'm still on the fence whether this merits the cost but I think I'd go back for the Brisket alone and I'd love to try the ribs, since they had ran out when we visited. read more

Tried the brisket knowing it was over cooked and chopped and it was still awesome. My buddy got the ribs, absolutely delicious. The mac and cheese and potato salad were perfect. I'm not a bean kinda guy but the smoked beans were flavorful. Great service, not sure if husband and wife but they work amazing together. Good music, smokey smell inside. I'll definitely come back. read more

Maybells BBQ - Brisket sandwich. The bun was almost as good as the brisket. Potato salad and Mac and cheese, pickles and spicy BBQ sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

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The bbq was surprisingly good here... the meat falls right off the bones! The service was excellent as well! I just did a pick up but the place looked cleaned and maintained. read more

Solid mom and pop bbq spot. Shared a brisket sandwich and some coleslaw. Very tasty. Meat was tender and smoky. Seemed like there should have been a few more slices of brisket on there for the price point. We were mainly looking for a snack but if you are really hungry i would try something else on their menu . read more

It's whatever. I would have given it a two-and-a-half star, but those sorts of ratings don't exist on this site. The pulled pork sandwich was by far the best item on the menu. If anyone is curious about the rest of my thoughts for the other dishes, I will leave a description in the captions of each photo. For the next month or so, I am going around both Temecula and Murrieta, to see who has the best BBQ spot. I started yesterday with Destinations BBQ, and that place was pure garbage. Funny how they have stopped people from reviewing that location. read more

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Excellent ribs! Very meaty Good beans and coleslaw slaw. A good place for lunch. Casual order up front dining. read more

Absolutely Phenomenal Chicken and brisket! I order one full chicken just every weekend. It's so delicious, I snack on it all week. read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. The food is amazing, the service, really I only have positive thoughts right now. Come early cause they run out of food early! read more

Maybells BBQ - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

I recently moved to Murrieta and I stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. MayBell's has the best BBQ in the Murrieta, Temecula area. Not only are the slow smoked meats amazing , the side dishes, especially the potato salad and coleslaw are incredible. Portions are huge and I have not had one disappointing dish from their menu. They do sell out sometimes so if you're in the area, I would suggest going in the afternoon. Best BBQ by far! read more

Destination who?? If you haven't tried Maybell's run don't walk I tried the two meat two Sides combo baby back ribs and the pulled pork, sauce on the side, oooh man meat was super tender and the sauce was excellent, not spicy at all, service was great, will definitely return read more

Maybells BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

Was in the area doing some wine tastings that were a bust, and picked up some BBQ here to take back home, and this was the highlight of my day. Tried the pulled pork and brisket, and the brisket is one of the better-tasting briskets I've had in a while. I thought the smoke was a little too heavy, and it was a little on the drier side (that's par for the course when you order BBQ at a legit place towards the end of the day). But, the flavor and cook were spot-on. I also thought it was a little pricey for half a pound versus the full pound, as I definitely should have ordered more had I known it was that good! Front staff was friendly too. A lot of places are "good for the area but wouldn't travel for it," but this BBQ place definitely has me rethinking of making the long trek again soon. read more

Maybells has become our go-to BBQ spot around here over the last few years. The food is always great and the service is always friendly. Looking back I can't believe I only gave 4 stars. This place easily deserves all five. :) read more

I've been here many times over and absolutely love this place. Being from the panhandle area of Texas myself, it's hard to find a good bbq place but this one is the best in Murrieta. Don't fall victim to what's trending on social media, this bbq beats any and all in the inland valley. read more

Came in for a lunch date and this place never disappoints! The service is always top notch giving you that welcomed family feeling, food is always on point and the meats are always tender, juicy with perfect smoky flavor. Well worth the money spent and the portions are generous, always leave feeling stuffed and satisfied! read more

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I came here on vacation on 2 consecutive days to get 2 pounds of brisket each day for my family to share. The menu is limited to brisket, baby back, pulled pork, and sausage but most people get the brisket. They sell it by moist or lean. I got a half and half of each to try and my family prefers the moist, fattier brisket. The smoke flavor is not overpowering and the smoke ring is nicely thick. The bbq sauce is good too. The man also added some burnt ends for us to try as well. Brisket is $34 a pound and the single platter with a side and pickles is ($17.99). The lady also gives slices of white bread with a container of pickles and bbq sauce. The couple is nice and wait time is not long. They have a good amount of seating and a good size parking lot. Closed Mondays. read more

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October 10th? Heck yeah, definitely feelin' 10/10!! I've decided to try Maybell's BBQ out after EoS today. As soon as I opened the door to this magical place, I was hit with the rich, bold smell of wood-smoked meat and my taste buds were prepared for something really exciting to happen!!! I opted for the 2 meats & 2 sides option. Most of the items here were pork, but luckily they had brisket so I got double brisket, sweet corn, potato salad and a side of pickles. They served both lean brisket & fatty brisket. Both were delicious and sooo tender and juicy!! The brisket was not overly salty. By itself, you can definitely taste the love they put into smoking their meat. I like to dip the brisket in BBQ sauce and top it with a pickle for that trifecta umami goodness!! You get the perfect balance of smokey, sweet, and tangy. Omg it was so flavorsome!! Definitely dopamine high today!! The sweet corn was good and the potato salad was really good!! It had pepper in it with the right amount of tart and paired really well with my brisket. The place was very clean, restroom was clean too. Service was great, the owners are very nice and friendly. She came to check on me and ask how I liked it. I told her it was amazing and I love it! Love the music they were playing. Even though it wasn't really from my generation, I liked it, nice, pleasant, and upbeat. This place does not get the love it deserves. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. The brisket is fiiiire!! I love the BBQ sauce! Definitely coming back here (well it would be hard not to, since EoS is right there). We need to support small, local businesses like this one!! read more

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Delicious BBQ and excellent customer service without the long line from the other place across the freeway. As soon as you walk in you can smell the BBQ aroma. Ordered the 2 meat plate with Brisket and pulled pork. The brisket had a nice hint of smoke and was super tender. The fat rendering was perfect. And the pulled pork, OMG! Moist and sweet tasking. Very happy I stopped by. Will be coming here more often. read more

Maybells BBQ - 2 Meat Plate Brisket Baked Beans Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

This place is EXCELLENT!!!! As soon as you walk in it smells amazing, the dining room.was clean and neat. I was greeted as soon as I walked innthe door. I ordered the 2 meat plate with double brisket, corn and Mac n cheese the brisket was juicey and flavorful with a nice crust and beautiful smoke ring, the sides were delicious. They give you bread and pickles and barbecue sauce on the side. Im not from the area or I would be a regular here. I will definitely stop by anytime I am in the area. Keep up the great work!!!! read more

Maybells BBQ - I started eating before I took the picture:) - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

Decided to check this place out after reading reviews on Temecula talk. I ordered a half slab of baby back ribs, a side of the brisket beans, and a side of french fries. The brisket beans tasted like canned pork and beans with brisket. I was not impressed. The french fries were average, nothing special to talk about. The ribs, although fall off the bone, had an over abundance of cumin. The baked beans tasted like they had a lot of cumin too. The meat was tender, but not great. I have had better. They provided sauce on the side, and that was also over seasoned with cumin. If I didn't have any other choice, I might go here for the ribs, but I have choices, so I won't be back. Also, for $39 for my order, it just isn't a good deal. They charge you extra for bread and pickles, which Timmy is a rip off. read more

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Great place to eat f you have all day. Not the ideal place if you have limited time for lunch. In fairness, the food is great.

Maybell's is hands down the best BBQ in the valley. The ribs, chicken and pulled pork are so juicy and perfectly smoked. The bbq chains should be scared, this food is perfection. The sides are incredible also. My favorites are the baked beans and potato salad. Super friendly staff and great service. Comfortable seating and smells amazing. If you want to get food for a party call a day before to make sure they make enough, they run out fast. read more

We ordered brisket 1 meat plate and smoked chicken and brisket 2 plate meal. The sides we tried were corn . Bbq beans and fries The chicken had a good smoked flavor and was tender The brisket was fall apart tender and flavorful The bbq beans were good they had a bbq flavor without the thick bbq sauce The corn was corn The fries were good they had a nice seasoning on them For us a little light on the amount of meat but probably 4 ounces I'd brisket. We would order from here again. We ordered to go. The staff I assume the owner was nice and our meal was ready when promised. So the service was good read more

Best bbq ever!! Always a treat to come eat here. Welcoming, friendly, and very clean restaurant. We love the ribs, corn, and baked beans. Eaten here several times over the past few years and it's always consistently delicious! Give them a try and support small and local. read more

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A bit on the pricey side for lunch, but quality BBQ doesn't come cheap -- and this was well worth it. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Maybells BBQ - Brisket and baby back rib, lunch special with slaw and beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

Mmm mmmm mmmm when you really need some good o bbq that brings you that childhood comfort this is the place to go. Food is always served fresh and hot and oh those smoked flavors will have you diminishing every bite. Service is prompt and customer service wise they are very polite and welcoming. Can't come in find them on door dash too! Place is kept clean with plenty of parking out front. You will smell the flavors from outside to in. So what are you waiting for stop on in at MAYBELLS! I recommend my favorites: Brisket Ribs Sausage Potato Salad Mac & Cheese Best prices in the area for the large portion you won't regret stretching your tummy for. read more

Today we visited Maybells BBQ after hearing about it a few years ago. We were in the area so we thought why not. As soon as you walk in the door you know you are in a true BBQ joint. The smoke smell hits you immediately. We decided on the beef brisket plate and the pulled pork sandwich. My beef brisket was very flavorful. The slices had a beautiful smoke ring in the edges. And the bbq sauce and the slices of white bread just made it that much better. I really loved the bbq sauce. My wife enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich. I had the brisket baked beans and my wife had the mac 'n cheese. Both were very good. If in Murrieta and you are craving some good bbq, this place is a must visit. You will also be quite pleased with the service provided as well. read more

Maybells BBQ - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

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They have military discount. And the owner was very sweet & friendly. It was pretty empty when we came, so it was nice to have the whole place to ourselves. Clean & spacious. As for the food, my husband enjoyed everything. He loved the pulled pork sliders & sausages. The day we came they only had chopped brisket & the didn't have the normal slices. I thought the chopped up pieces they gave us were all the lean parts of the brisket, & didn't have any fat. So it was a little dry. So next time I'd like to try the regular slices. I really enjoyed their spicy bbq sauce. It's not really spicy. But it's a great bbq sauce, & has a great flavor. I'm sure we'll be back to try the ribs next time. read more

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Service with a smile food was fall off the bone great very flavorful. Cute family restaurant with a nice feel.

Let me first start off by saying everyone knows I love food. This is one of the best tasting barbecue places I have ever been to I kid you not the brisket is so mouthwatering tender, and falls apart in your mouth and the ribs are to die for the service is amazing. I love the owners. They are such a beautiful couple with that being said let me talk about the sides that I ordered. I ordered the brisket beans and the mac & cheese. The brisket beans were really good could've had a little more flavor to it But very impressed. I was not a fan of the macaroni and cheese at all. It didn't taste cheesy. It had a seafood after taste to it, but my kids loved it so that's a plus for me however, we will be back for more and more and more barbecue. Keep up the good work guys. Oh yes, and the atmosphere was very welcoming. read more

MAGICAL BBQ "SMOKEY COME HITHER SMELL" Maybell's smoker magically draws you into their establishment. Like expensive perfume, the wafting meat, spice, sweet, and smokey air captivates your senses. You will be greeted by a kind, warm smile and help making a meal selection. THE BRISKET SANDWICH IS MIND-BLOWING! A freshly toasted brioche bun adds an upscale spin to a traditional sandwich. The brisket is unbelievably moist and tender. Great brisket is the product of time, temperature, tending, and a master smoker. Maybell checks all the boxes. A plastic fork effortlessly cuts through the brisket. Maybell's brisket is slow-cooked, flavorful, and easily chewed. Brisket sauce is served warm with Chili, Sweet, and Tangy notes that elevate the brisket notably. And, Maybell's exceptional brisket makes digestion easier too. MAC AND CHEESE PLEASE The macaroni is tender. Cheese sauce is lighter, a little sweet, and has a unique seasoning profile - very pleasant indeed. Again, traditionally heavy food lightens up on digestion, while doubling down on the flavor. ARNOLD SCHWARTZENNEGAR RATING I'LL BE BACK for ribs and dessert for a second review round. read more

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I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs and 1 pound of brisket. For that it was $70 which I thought was fairly expensive. The owners are very friendly people and the food was excellent very very tender brisket and fall off the bone ribs. read more

Amazing hidden gem up in Murrieta! Actually were trying to go to a different bbq place at first but deterred and found this small spot. They have great customer service and the bbq here is fire . The ribs, brisket, and pulled pork were all so tender and flavorful. Would def come back again next time Im up in the area :). read more

Maybells BBQ - Mac n cheese, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, potato salad and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

I had a weekend craving for good smoked barbecue but had no intentions of doing it myself during our 90 degree weather this weekend. Maybells BBQ was first on Yelp and I now see why. I met the owner this afternoon a little while ago when I walked in this establishment. The brisket flavorful and juicy. The ribs falling off the bone good. I told her I wasn't a big fan of pulled pork because a lot of places like to sort of pickle it and that is not good to me. The pulled pork is even good. I am so glad I came here. Thank you for the welcoming customer service and "amazing" as you said, brisket. I will return soon. read more

Was in the mood for BBQ so we decided to give this place a try. Small family owned place with friendly service. Went mid Sunday afternoon so it wasn't busy. All the food was very good and had good smoke flavor with a bit of spiciness. The chicken was really juicy and tender, even for white meat. The ribs were tender but firm and not squishy. The brisket was good but of the lean type, and we prefer fatty brisket. The mac and cheese was creamy & delicious. Potato salad was also creamy & delicious. Overall, a very good experience. read more

Maybells BBQ - 2 meat combos. Brisket & sausage with Mac & cheese and sweet corn. Brisket & chicken with Mac & cheese and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Excellent food excellent service. I love barbecue and I definitely would come back to this place over and over again little small place but the food is phenomenal. JoLynn Acrey. read more

Wow and wow!!!! We had an off menu family meal that came with 4 different bbq meats, 2 large sides, homemade pickles, 5 slices of white bread and their signature Maybell spicy bbq sauce. Again, wow! The pulled pork and brisket paired well with their bbq sauce. The sausage was incredibly moist, not salty nor hard to chew, so tender! Ah, the ribs were just right off the bone eating! The side corn was delicious, somewhat smoky and full of deliciousness. The Mac and cheese was perfect, no velveeta type cheese, smooth and creamy. We got a surprise side to try as a freebie which was the brisket baked beans, best baked beans I ever had! Too bad I'm visiting from Virginia, otherwise this would be one of my to go bbq stops. My mom is picky about food and was truly impressed! She was surprised the meats were not greasy. read more

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Wow.. 3 hungry hikers stumbled into Maybells Bbq after a long treacherous weekend in the desert. Boy oh boy, the flavor of the food was so much more than we could've asked for. Brisket was fire, Mac was fire.. THE PUDDING. Definitely a place to bring the fam and kids.. read more

Maybells BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Murrieta, California

The food was great, I had the ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and bean. But the best part of it was the service. Jillian was so nice, I would definitely come back if I'm in Murrieta again. read more