Smokey Lips BBQ

Awesome food grate people if you're looking for good bbq stop in you won't be disappointedread more

Food is fantastic! Very good happy hour and delicious lunch meant too! We got the Korean rib happy…read morehour and the club fried chicken sandwich. I didn't get any photos because I was so hungry. The ipa beer is very light. It's good for this hot summer. But I hope it gets hoppier and stronger in a couple months. I'm looking forward to coming back.

Bar seating, as well as indoor and patio dining areas.

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Exterior and front entry.

Big Earl’s Barbeque

4.6(74 reviews)

1.6 mi

So far Big Earls has the best BBQ I've had in palm springs since the gentleman on the north side of…read moreps retired. Beautfully seasoned tender baby backs, melt in your mouth brisket, AMAZING sausage. Nice vinegary collards. Solid cornbread. I wish he had some amazing Mac n cheese or other sides I like. That's the reason for taking one star away. I don't mind the bar. I just wish I curls order booze from the same waitress as my bvq. That split diminishes the experience. Nevertheless, service was attentive and the dive bar crowd was friendly and diverse. Thank you Earl for doing a great job with what you have.

Humbly believe this is the best barbecue in the Coachella Valley, located in the Fireside bar in…read morethe industrial part of Palm Springs, all of the food is on point. I always get the ribs. My wife always gets the brisket sandwich and the sides are always good no matter what you pick. It's a small bar so there's not a lot of seating but the food is worth it. Don't forget to ask about any "hidden" deserts, you never know what Big E has up his sleeve.

Fireside Lounge with Big Earl's BBQ inside!

12 hour Smoked Chopped Brisket Sandwich and fries

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Smoked Chicken Wings

Brown's BBQ and Soul Food

4.5(563 reviews)

5.3 mi

If you want some soul food or BBQ in Palm Springs, Brown's is the place to grab it. This looks like…read morean unassuming hole in the wall type of house, but you'll find some parking spots out front. The staff is nice and there are a few tables inside. It definitely seems to be family owned and full of love. My friend and I took our food to go and were super pleased with everything. We tried the tasty ribs, plump chicken, sweet potatoes, beans, potato salad - had a good variety of eats. My personal favorite and bias though was the Mac and Cheese. This some straight soul macaroni and cheese, prepared in casserole form and then you get a good sized chunk in the meals. The only thing I wasn't hot on was the cornbread as it was dry. But other than, loved all the components of the dinners. I'm hoping to do an annual trip to Palm Springs and I will surely be making Brown's BBQ and Soul Food a part of that. Next time : Getting those oxtails!

Outstanding BBQ. Very authentic and great staff. Ribs are outstanding and pulled pork. This is…read moretruly comfort food. - LAS

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Palm Springs

2.7(314 reviews)

1.3 mi

Permanently Closed Signage removed, empty store…read more If you miss their beans & cold slaw...go across the street, next to Staples.

Super tender beef brisket like melting in my mouth hardly having to chew it. Real mashed potatoes…read more with a good tasting gravy Service was a little less than what I like to get, especially when it's my first time eating there. Quality is very good and the price is higher than I would like to spend but it was almost worth the price . More meat on the bun would have made me happier

Grand Opening Day - Thursday

Day 2 of Grand Opening

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Blazing King

4.1(318 reviews)

4.7 mi

•$$$

We had a great service with our server Jennifer, she was very attentive and helpful in deciding,…read morethe food was also amazing, had me getting 4th's.

First Timer here! The staff were great! Nancy was so sweet and helpful! She paid attention to us…read moreand was there exactly when we wanted more meats! The meats were definitely worth the money! We left feeling sooooo stuffed. Definitely recommend!

Food for hot pot

What a good Hotpot/Bbq should look like at the end!

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K Pop Foodz Korean Street Food

4.5(148 reviews)

2.2 mi

What a pleasant surprise in the desert of Palm Springs! I…read morewas craving Korean food and stumbled upon Kpop Foodz while searching for lunch. This establishment makes me feel like I am in Town again. The service was friendly, and the decor and music are very welcoming. If you don't know Kpop, be prepared to get your education because it will be playing on the TV the whole time. The food... 5/5. It felt like my Korean mother was cooking for me. I will definitely return the next time I am in the Palm Springs area.

Delicious hearty meal. Truly a mom and pop shop. The mom was so nice and kind, serving, taking…read moreorders, and bussing tables all by herself. I assume the pop was in the kitchen doing the cooking. She notified us that the chicken soup was going to take a while. It actually did take that long. The soup came out delicious. It was my first time having the chicken ginseng soup with rice inside the chicken. The broth was very flavorful. The chicken was easy to break apart and not dry. The rice inside was well cooked. The kimchi was pretty good. I liked how crunchy it was. Other friends got the beef rib soup and kimchi fried rice. The beef rib soup was also really flavorful. The kimchi fried rice was also pretty good. It came with spam. It's a pretty small place. They were able to accommodate 6 people at a table on one side.

Indoor setting playing k-pop videos in TV

My chicken teriyaki

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CV BBQ

4.9(185 reviews)

5.9 mi

10/10 experience. Fed 12 adult men for a fantasy football draft and everyone had their filling…read more Every single dish was amazing and the star of the show were their ribs and tri-tip. My party could not have been happier. Thank you for an amazing dinner

Absolutely love this place. Staff is so nice. Tri tip sandwiches are inexpensive and delicious…read more Cooked to perfection: I highly recommend it

Award Winners 2022-2023 Best Cater/Catering Company & Best BBQ

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Our Famous Tri Tip

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

4.8(1.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

We were driving to L.A. so I browsed the map for vegan friendly eats along that way and found this…read moregem. It's about a 12min drive west of I-10, located in a small business park strip mall. It's absolutely worth the diversion. They have a small section with groceries, and a larger area with refrigerated goods. I tried El Cubano (no tomato, no cabbage), Potato Salad, and Key Lime Parfait. El Cubano was actually delicious. Their thinly sliced and seasoned seitan was perfect, as was the accompanying sauces and toasted bread. I'd order this on repeat if I lived nearby. I was surprised by how great the potato salad was. It had the perfect mayo/mustard balance, which is extremely difficult to find. I need a gallon of this. The key lime parfait was ok. I expected more (in terms of flavor, not quantity), but it was not bad. I've just had much better so I wouldn't order it again. I'd be willing to try a different dessert next time. It was gluten free so that's a plus! There were many other things on the menu that caught my eye, but I only have one tummy. If we'd had a cooler I would've grabbed some tuNo salad, Egg-y salad, smoked chick'n & pasta, and CTK tempeh pâté from their refrigerated section, because everything looked delicious. But now I have the perfect excuse to return to CTK on my next PHX-LAX drive.

The service here was great! The lady who took my order was so friendly and helpful and my order was…read moreready pretty quickly. I also love their little store section with the faux meats, seasonings, and merchandise. I ordered the bowl of chili, the Chupacabra sandwich and the Guadalajara burger. The chili was so flavorful and I enjoyed learning that they use Rancho Gordo beans. The Guadalajara burger had great toppings but as much as I try, I'm not the biggest fan of Tempeh. The chupacabra sandwich was good, the menu said that the 'chicken' is thinly sliced, I didn't realize just how thin it is. I think I would have preferred if it were slightly thicker and less cabbage. There was so much cabbage that it overpowered the rest of the sandwich. Overall, I think this place is a gem and I'd like to try their other menu items.

Party sandwiches! We cater!

Modern Hippie with house made Crack Cheese

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Catering green salads

The Heyday

4.1(724 reviews)

4.6 mi

Burger was solid, lettuce, cheese, special sauce and delicious…read more But $4,50 for a soda? Hard pass on that

Heyday in Palm Springs is such a cute little spot. It has this almost Western-style feel, with fun…read moreart on the walls and a space that just has a lot of personality. The service was wonderful. Our server was so sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. And sometimes you just need a really, really good burger and fries, and this absolutely hit the spot in exactly the way we needed it to. Simple, delicious, satisfying, and just a fun place to grab a meal. Definitely recommend!

Indoor seating

Single smash burger and LNF (late night fries minus the chili in the background)

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Cerveza fría

The Sandwich Spot

4.6(2.5k reviews)

4.4 mi

The owner is the best!!! Friendly and fast service. Best sandwich I have had in Palm springsread more

First off, the woman running the show at the register was large and in charge, and I mean that in…read morethe best possible way! She was awesome. Friendly, efficient, keeping everyone moving, getting orders handled and making sure the whole place ran like a well-oiled machine even though they were slammed. I ordered the Loaded Turkey on Dutch Crunch and it was OUTSTANDING. Fresh, loaded, great bread, and just a seriously damn good sandwich. The place was busy, but we barely waited. Great food, great energy, great service. LOVE this place. Cute little sandwich shop vibe too. Easy 5 stars!

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"But it's a Dry heat" sandwich (w/ Dutch crunch bread)

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Jillian Finley

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10 months ago

We opted for pickup for a wedding and everything went smoothly. Food was excellent, service was professional and everyone loved everything that was offered. The BBQ sauce was also very good and made from scratch! Highly recommend for any event that requires large amounts of delicious BBQ. The Mac n cheese was my favorite. Cake not included haha read more

Adan M.

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2 years ago

Great food, bbq is top notch. Their customer service is top tier. And I love the vibes they bring to an event. But most importantly they truly take pride in their craft. I've tried them many many times. From catering, to their home based business, to pop up events. They never disappoint. read more

Conan E.

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4 years ago

Perfectly fine place --- good everything yadda yadda yadda Nothing much to say except that it's a perfectly fine place. But who cares about Yelp, go experience it yourself. read more

Dalton A.

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7 months ago

Best BBQ in town, great group of people that work and serve the food, very family friendly. Would very highly recommend trying the food, you won't be disappointed read more

Jessica B.

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3 years ago

Have you guys tried the new Smashburgers?! They are melt in your mouth delicious!! Check them out and have a taste for yourself!!!

Adam M.

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5 years ago

Top Notch food and service. A gem in the desert. Go ahead and give them a try. Check out their social media pages.

Moriah R.

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4 years ago

Went to the address listed and it was a residential home. Tried calling and the number was out of order

Kenny K.

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2 years ago

Love! The food is amazing! Everytime ! Definitely recommend and the owner is so nice!

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Food is fantastic! Very good happy hour and delicious lunch meant too! We got the Korean rib happy…read morehour and the club fried chicken sandwich. I didn't get any photos because I was so hungry. The ipa beer is very light. It's good for this hot summer. But I hope it gets hoppier and stronger in a couple months. I'm looking forward to coming back.

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We have been looking for a BBQ that is good. My father and I were especially looking for Beef Ribs…read more I contacted them online and they said they could make those. They have a food truck and I asked for the location. Which would have been to far to travel.( My father and I are disabled, I'm in a wheelchair,) I told them where we are at and they said they have lot's of customers nearby and they would be in the Area on Saturday. They texted me a menu and we ordered a couple of rib dinners we prepaid and made a time for the dropoff on Saturday. The food came packaged with care looked and smelled wonderful. Then we got into eating and we enjoyed the ribs which were meaty, a hint of smoke and a tasty sauce caramelized on them. The sides were all very good the Mac n cheese, coleslaw were very good. I especially liked the bbq beans. I will not hesitate to order again and looking forward to seeing as some of their other items. Sorry no pictures. I forgot my phone and just dug in.

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So far Big Earls has the best BBQ I've had in palm springs since the gentleman on the north side of…read moreps retired. Beautfully seasoned tender baby backs, melt in your mouth brisket, AMAZING sausage. Nice vinegary collards. Solid cornbread. I wish he had some amazing Mac n cheese or other sides I like. That's the reason for taking one star away. I don't mind the bar. I just wish I curls order booze from the same waitress as my bvq. That split diminishes the experience. Nevertheless, service was attentive and the dive bar crowd was friendly and diverse. Thank you Earl for doing a great job with what you have.

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Mica CAN COOK!!! I had the pleasure of serving Mica's Soul…read moreKitchen food at a Sunday brunch I held in my Palm Springs home this past weekend. I treated my guests to soulfood icons like fried chicken, ribs, mac n cheese and cheesy cornbread. Absolutely each dish was the best version of that particular item - even party guests said so. Ordering was easy and she allowed for slight variations (ie. bbq sauce not sweet) and the food was delivered on time as scheduled ! She even loaned me her chafing dish set up w canister flames to keep the beautiful food warm throughout my event . I can't wait to try other dishes from her holiday menu now that it's party season in the desert. a few guests wanted her information so they can cal on her in the future . Fantastic Experience

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