Smokey and the Brisket has quickly become one of my favorite places to eat! I come here about twice…read morea week, and honestly, everything I've tried has been delicious. My go-to is the brisket tacos, and I always get them lean -- they're absolutely delicious and full of flavor! One of the biggest reasons I enjoy coming back is Elena, my server. She is amazing! She always greets me so warmly, remembers my usual drink order, and makes me feel so welcomed every time I walk through the door. That kind of service makes such a difference. I also love the atmosphere here. It's always a great experience coming in, enjoying good food, seeing familiar faces, and feeling genuinely welcomed. Coming here twice a week says a lot -- I truly love this place and can't recommend it enough!

Awesome place Excellent food, the wings the chicken,…read morehamburgers Excepcional service Hailey was amazing thanks

Food + hospitality of a welcoming culture. The combination is hard to find. It's worth the time and…read moretravel to get there.

Bowllegged BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype!…read more I ordered the leg and thigh combo plate with collard greens and mac & cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor. The chicken was so incredibly tender that it literally fell right off the bone. You can tell it was cooked with care. The collard greens and mac & cheese were both perfectly seasoned and tasted just like true comfort food. To wash it all down, I had a Tito's with pineapple and cranberry juice with a dash of the Bowllegged Welcomin' . Let me just say, it was the perfect pairing! Beyond the food, the atmosphere really stood out. The artwork both inside and outside gives the place so much personality, and with plenty of TVs and shaded outdoor seating, it's a great spot to kick back and enjoy your meal on a sunny San Diego day. The whole place has a soulful, welcoming vibe that truly felt like home. Thank you to everyone at Bowllegged BBQ for such a great experience. This is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in San Diego. I'll absolutely be back for more!

I had the house smoked pastrami sandwiches Rueben style. It was really good. There was so much…read morepastrami on the sandwich o cold only eat half. The pastrami was lean, a little Smokey, tender and just really tasty. It is only available Tuesday and Wednesday. Definitely worth checking it out. They have info and out door seating. This is a great spot for families with kids and large group. Parking is street parking in the neighborhood. But I always find parking.

I keep wanting to like this place, it's in my 'hood and it draws a good crowd. I remember liking…read moreit more, back in the day, but the last 2 visits were MEH. The other day, I got the tri tip sandwich with chimichurri. The order came up quickly. I live a couple of blocks away. By the time I was home, the sandwich was cold. Not lukewarm, not tepid, but cold. But the REALLY disturbing thing was the bun/bread. It fell apart, into large chunks, the minute I opened the paper wrap up. A sandwich has two major components, BREAD and the filler. Can't you have decent fresh bread? This seems to be a challenge lately for the Grand Ole BBQ. A couple of months ago, I got the hot links, and they were served on the most run of the mill, grocery store quality, HAMBURGER bun. LINKS, folks, should be on a hot dog shaped bun, not cut up into small pieces and placed on a cheap, round, bun. I can't decide if this is hipsters, serving food and doing it their way, with whatever happens to be available at the moment, or if this is management saying "we don't care about your expectations." It isn't novel, to put links on a hamburger bun, it doesn't make it artsy, or unique, it makes it look like an afterthought. So does try-tip on a bun that wasn't. And the chimichurri- driest, almost oil-free chimichurri I've ever had, I had to add oil, at home, to be able to spread it. Good chimichurri isn't difficult, I make it all of the time. Make an effort people. Restaurant are closing. Disregarding your customer is one quicker way to meet that end.

Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

Same experience as Tiffany H. Place is easy to accommodate a large group. Self serve drinks,…read moresauces, and order window. Food came out fast, perfect for a hungry group like us. They had run out of the beef ribs before we got there, would have liked to try those. No brisket here, but the Tri tip was more to our liking, leaner cuts of meat. For dessert, bread pudding was the winner. Cobblers would have been 10/10 with ice cream. All in all a good eat, save for that single roach sighting.

There are some problem areas in this venue. Not enough…read morepeople working. The structure of the very system they have in place. How clean the restaurant looks. I never point out the vibe, but on a Saturday night, the lack of vibe was concerning. Food wise. Mac and cheese, 3/5. That's a lot of corners being cut to make this. Tritip. 4/5. There was bit of uncomfortable burnt flavor on it. Like bit too much. Beef ribs. 5/5. This one was great. Overall, between 3 or 4 stars. I will go for 4. Also, can you give us an option of having bbq sauce on the side and table salt on every table?

I was really looking forward to trying Lil Alex BBQ, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing…read moreexperience. The pulled pork sandwich had several small bone pieces in it, and the meat was extremely burnt and tasted like it had been reheated. The BBQ beans also tasted burnt, to the point that I couldn't eat them. The mac and cheese tasted like it had been frozen and reheated, lacking the fresh, creamy flavor I was expecting. I understand that every restaurant can have an off day, but based on this visit, the quality of the food did not meet my expectations. I hope they take this feedback into consideration because I had heard good things and was hoping for a much better experience.

We recently used Phil's BBQ Catering for our Field Marketing & Comm Ops Summer BBQ and Team…read moreBuilding event, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was incredibly smooth thanks to Brittany, who was fast, responsive, and made planning easy. On the day of the event, Julie, our on-site coordinator, was wonderful to work with. She was organized, friendly, and ensured everything ran seamlessly. A special thank you to Julie Oakes, Derek Gustine, and Allan Denick-Zielstra. Their positive attitudes, professionalism, and willingness to accommodate our guests truly stood out. They were attentive throughout the event and helped create a welcoming, enjoyable experience for everyone. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the entire event was executed flawlessly. I'm still dreaming about the potato salad and cornbread! We couldn't have asked for a better catering partner and would absolutely use Phil's BBQ Catering again and again for future corporate events. Highly recommend!

It's still good solid bbq. Ribs were good, although a little overcooked for me but some people…read morelike the fall off the bone style. Pulled pork was legit! And chicken was tasty. Also pleasantly surprised by the beans! If you go to the bar area, you can sit down and a server will come to you. All in all, a good experience.

Food was bomb and it's fast service coming in the door. You…read moremust have the peach cobbler

I tried this place for the first time when I had my family visit from Florida in July. I loved it…read moreand I've probably ordered close to a half dozed times since, including sending meal deliveries to loved ones. They deemed it a feast as well. The meat is lean, the portions are generous and the food is really good. It's not too salty. The prices are very competitive, especially for BBQ. What sticks out to me the most is the customer service. Whether you go there, which I'm , planning to do one day, or whether you just order through an App like I do, the staff cares about customer satisfaction. I can vouch for that myself. It's important to the manager, I believe his name is Ken, and the rest of the staff there, that the order is correct and that things go smoothly with the order. I recommend Cali BBQ 100%.

If you happen to be near here, and it's a Friday, definitely stop in for the Friday Lunch Club…read morespecial. Burger/sandwich/grilled chicken caesar salad(no fries), fries, and a soft drink. One of the best bargains in town! Available 11:30-3:00! I ordered a delicious patty melt this time...sooooo good! I usually get the same thing but I think I'm going to mix it up a little and eat my way through the menu! As always, the staff is so friendly! Cako still Approves!!!

This is my bf's favorite burger joint (well one of his favorites!)…read more The service is always friendly and helpful so it definitely adds to the charm and character of this place. I think i've eaten her 3x now and I'm always happy with how our burgers turn out. they give you a knife if you need it, and its such a great burger. I'm curious to see how it is at the Chula location. They also just started a new loyalty program, they gave us a punch card so we definitely will be returning more often if possible. It's a great spot to hang out casually, there are pinballs, games, and a pool table that you can play at. Great selection of beer and spirits. I think this is a great spot for happy hour too!