Delicious. There really isn't any other word. Oh, consistency. Absolutely wonderful staff. I am confident every time I come to The Crossroads BBQ in Carmel that I will be greeted with love, my order is taken correctly and then from there it's just mouthwatering. If you like BBQ, this is the spot to lock in. Enjoy the music while you devour your meal. Try a beer if that's your fancy or if not the Stubborn Soda's hit the spot. It's not just a place it's an experience. read more

Phenomenal experience, got our orders quick and gave us some great recommendations of what to try next. Would coming again. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Loaded BBQ Spud - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

The food is delicious, They currently have a jalapeno cheddar sausage that goes extremely well in their loaded baked potato. I usually get the burnt ends, which are still a favourite, but I've never had anything that wasn't yummy. Especially after a hike farther down the coast or in the valley. read more

Okay, where do I begin?!? This place is amazing! The pork ribs and brisket were delicious! They're full of flavor is don't swim on BBQ sauce like at other BBQ places I've been to. The service was fast and the girl behind the register had great product knowledge. I highly recommend and will come back again! read more

Tender Had some dinner to go from here and was pleasantly surprised. This place has unexpectedly great BBQ. Their brisket and ribs were really juicy and well seasoned. Their chicken was not bad either. Went great with their large cornbread slices. read more

I would give this BBQ joint a 3.5 score. The customer service was pretty good; Very nice, friendly, and welcoming. The reason I'm giving this place a 3.5 is strictly for the food. We ordered 2 plate combo with tri tip and brisket and 2 sides: Mac n cheese and fries. We also ordered the brisket sandwich with fries. We got fountain drinks and to our surprise, they had their own soda flavors! They had a vanilla , cherry, and another flavor that I can't recall. We tried the cherry soda and it wasn't my favorite but my husband enjoyed it. The food came out pretty quickly. The brisket was tender and had some good fat marbling however I found it to be dry and not moist. It also lacked flavor but the bbq sauce helped with flavoring. Unfortunately, the tri tip also lacked flavor and moistness. The Mac n cheese was okay but nothing to write home about. The star of the meal was the garlic bread! That was a nice surprise and it tasted really good. The fries were also nice and crispy and fresh. Overall, I think this is an average bbq place in terms of flavor. I would have liked the meat to taste smokier and seasoned as well as more juicy. This would suffice if you were craving a quick fast service style bbq place. Don't think I'd recommend or try this place again though. read more

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Coleslaw tastes ok but bland in appearance. Needs some color of purple cabbage, carrots and possibly raisins. Brisket was a bit dry. Ribs were ok. BBQ sauces were yummy. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Tried their tri tip sandwich with a side order of potato salad. The meat had a nice smoked flavor and seemed very fresh. It was a tad dry. The quality of meat was great. I enjoyed it and it was better without any BBQ sauce! The potato salad was tasty and was a nice size serving. Friendly service and I like the dining area inside. One of the best lunches I have had in Monterey County. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Tri Tip Sandwich with Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

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We come back yearly for our anniversary. So far we've had crossroads bbq every time we roll into town. Unfortunately had to take the food to go since we took the pup for a walk but everything is as good! Tri tip and brisket were great! Bread pudding was good too! I have to try it again but I house so it's nice and warm when I do. Johnny was nice, we spoke bbq and explained menu items well! Great service! See you next year, bud! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Bread Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

10/10 Ordered the Tri Tip Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, and a side of Tri Tip, and wow, absolutely amazing meal all around. I'd 100% recommend every single one of these options. Starting with the Tri Tip Sandwich, this was easily my personal highlight and an absolute must-try. The tri tip was cooked to perfection juicy, well-seasoned, and incredibly tender. Every bite had that perfect balance of smoky flavor and seasoning. The bread was soft and fresh, holding everything together without overpowering the meat. The pickled onions, cucumbers, and jalapeños added the perfect tangy crunch and brightness to cut through the richness. I ordered the salad on the side, and they were generous with the portion, super fresh and crisp. We also ordered the Tri Tip (just the meat), and it truly speaks for itself. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked flawlessly. I honestly kept thinking, how do they make it this good? The Turkey Sandwich completely surprised me, in the best way possible. Turkey can sometimes be dry, but this was the opposite. It was incredibly juicy and executed to a tee. The sauce paired perfectly and elevated the whole sandwich. The bread again was soft and fresh, tying everything together. Easily one of the best turkey sandwiches I've ever had. A staple for sure We also tried the cornbread, it was good! Personally, I would've loved a bit more char on the edges and a stronger corn flavor, but it was still enjoyable overall. Service was amazing. Our waiter brought the food out promptly, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was warm and rustic, such a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Tri Tip Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, Tri Tip - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Surprisingly really good coming from a Bay Area foodie family. The whole fam said thumbs up. The staff was friendly and ready to help us or answer any questions. Ambience was casual but modern and clean. Let's get to the food! The Santa Maria salad ($23) that comes with half a pound of tri-tip was very green, fresh, savory, and filling. I used the blue cheese dressing and drizzled a bit of bbq sauce on it! In addition we ordered the four meat combo ($42) and tried tri-tip, brisket, burnt ends, and pork ribs. The high list was the moist brisket, tri tip was also good. Ribs were decent but not quite falling off the bone. As for the burnt ends, it's more drenched in sweet bbq sauce than burnt. Also decent but you'll have to eat it with bread otherwise it's too saucy to eat alone. Now the sides we got the potato salad very solid and tasty. The baked beans were tender but not over done. Good bbq flavor with bits of pulled pork. Flavor and seasoning level was just perfect so that you can eat endless amounts and not be sick of it. Our fam of 4 was pretty good at this point but since brisket was a fan favorite from our boys we ordered another half pound of brisket ($23). Good, but I'd say the combos are better value. We shall be back when we're in town! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - 4 meat combo, two sides, and choice of bread - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

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This place was okay! I got the kids meal which included 3oz of meat, a side, and my choice of bread. Solid deal and sufficient to fill me up. The brisket was juicy and tender! Best part of the meal. The spicy bbq sauce was a nice addition. I didn't care for the beans or cornbread unfortunately they were dry and lacking in flavor. Otherwise, service is quick and easy. Staff and host were very friendly. Lively spot for families, couples, and solos alike in a nice plaza in the heart of downtown Carmel. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Brisket, beans, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

We have made this a regular stop for takeout and dine in! They have a simple menu with good, barbecued meat and side dishes. Unique takes like shredded pork breakfast tacos, meat-filled baked spuds and large serving portions make it hard to resist. If you're not in the mood for meat, they have a Berry Bleu salad with blackberries, apples, glazed pecans and bleu cheese. It's a large portion and delicious! Enjoy the patio on a sunny day with your pet and watch as people walk by. Their staff is super friendly and to put a stamp on it all, they have a rewards program that leads to $$ rewards pretty fast. They have seasonal specials. In November, they had barbecued turkey that you could have as a combo or as a sandwich. In February 2026, they will have beef ribs. Three of us shared the bread pudding at the last visit and it had delicious details like a rum glaze and the same caramelized pecans as the Berry Bleu salad. One more thing to add: Every server and manager we've ever encountered has been super friendly. One of the servers remembers my order. I'm in a wheelchair and they're super helpful. read more

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We ordered online and ran in to pick it up after a day at the beach. We ordered a 3 meat combo (tri tip, hot links, and chicken) and a bbq beef sandwhich. We LOVED all of it! Sides: Mac & cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread. All were good. We ended it out with a berry cobbler (yummm). The food was amazing! For parents of picky toddlers: our little one ate ALL of the sides, bbq chicken (tender) and the berry cobbler. That is definitely an endorsement! read more

Delicious smokey brisket, ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were very meaty and had a good amount of bark. I highly recommend the spicy bbq sauce and the baked beans. My husband and I stopped in after a spa day at Refuge nearby, and it was the perfect end to a relaxing day. I would come back next time I'm in the area. read more

Very clean restaurant really nice bathrooms super friendly service. They have breakfast tri-tip sandwich, sandwiches and brisket tri-tip sandwich sandwiches. read more

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For someone who really loves BBQ this is a place you have to stop by. The ribs are so so good and the brisket is perfect. With many BBQ spots they have great meats but sometimes lack in sides... once you try this corn bread and slaw... it will keep you coming back. Great spot. 10/10. read more

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I stopped in for a brisket sandwich and was seriously impressed. The meat was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of smokiness. The sauce on the sandwich was also outstanding and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. I really liked that added touch of the pickled onion and cucumbers. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere made it easy to sit back and enjoy the meal. The food also came out reasonably fast considering I came in around early dinner. Special shoutout to the supervisor, who somehow manages to keep the place running smoothly despite looking like they're constantly one minor inconvenience away from writing a resignation letter . But whatever the staff doing, it's clearly working because the food and service were excellent. I'll definitely be coming back for another brisket sandwich. read more

We stopped for lunch around 11:15 after a leisurely drive along the coast, and there was a line out the door of retirees. Bring your patience, orders are taken at the register, and all questions and requests are answered slowly, one-by-one, and no one ahead of us was in a rush to make a hasty decision. The customers in line ahead of us were extremely particular about their requests, and did not hesitate to argue with the cashier. By the time we reached the front of the line, service was not offered with enthusiasm or a smile. My guess is that the cashier's patience had worn thin after several arguments, thousands of questions, and barely reasonable requests by previous customers. Mine would be! The Crossroads BBQ describes their BBQ Spud "1.25lb baked potato topped with your choice of meat, sour cream, cheese and green onions". This dish is a very large baked potato with a very small portion of each topping, and you will not leave hungry. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Burnt Ends, which delicately (a tiny sprinkle) sat on top of the BBQ Spud. Price: $14.95. read more

Yummy bbq. Tried the Ribs, brisket, tri-tip. All tender and flavorful. Great selection of beers in a can.

So I had low expectations because who thinks of Carmel for good BBQ? Well it was delicious, not totally traditional it the flavors were great. Here's what we had: Burnt ends-These were great, great bark and BBQ sauce seemed different from their regular stuff but it was good. Pulled pork- I'm not a big pulled pork guy but my wife is and she couldn't stop eating it. Ribs- Really good, they were sauced but not overdone. Tender but still had some "pull". Gaucho brisket sandwich-This was good as well, needed a bit more chimi but executed well. Potato Salad- Thus was good, potatoes cooked well, good flavor without any overpowering mustard or vinegar. Mac n cheese- This was decent, nothing to write home about though. A little salt and pepper and it did the trick. Baked Beans- The only dud for us. Bland as heck. Corn Bread- I could have ate a plate full. It's like toast and really dense, never had cornbread like this. Overall a winner, this is good for anywhere, let alone a small place like Carmel. The overall 4.1 score is low in my opinion. read more

First time here and just went this month. We had a large group with people ordering a family meal, and others getting combos. Everyone in the group really enjoyed it. The baked beans and Mac & cheese was just ok in my opinion. The carol I brewed was yummy. The brisket was good and probably my favorite. Others really liked the Tri-tip. The service was good and the place was clean. Bathrooms were clean too. I would probably go again if I want bbq in the area. read more

One of thr best local BBQ joints. The burnt ends, beefy ribs and tritips are excellent. The coleslaw is crisp and perfectly balanced. All sides are excellent. They use hickory wood to smoke their meats on the premises. It's is served cafeteria style. The service isn't bad but can be better. read more

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We had Crossroads BBQ cater my wife's birthday party this past weekend, and the food was an absolute hit. We ordered pulled pork, chicken, and brisket, along with their fancy salad, mac and cheese, and BBQ bean. Every single dish was phenomenal. The meats were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked (the brisket in particular disappeared fast), and the sides were just as impressive. The mac and cheese and BBQ beans had people going back for seconds and thirds. Multiple guests came up to us during the party asking where the food was from because they loved it so much. If you're looking for high-quality BBQ that will impress a crowd, Crossroads BBQ absolutely delivers. We couldn't have asked for better food for a special celebration and would 100% use them again. read more

Excellent food and service!! Get the meat combo and thank me later! Everything was fresh and tasty :) read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Get the meat combo!! Highly recommended!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

We were looking for some dinner at the Crossroads Shopping area. Saw a few spots and checked Yelp. Kept moving. Rolled up on Crossroad's BBQ. Checked Yelp and pulled in. Place is large enough and clean. Smoker cooking outside smelled great. My wife had a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad. I had burnt ends with bbq bean, potato salad and cornbread. They add this nice pickled onion and cucumber chips that are home made, very tasty. We both liked our food, A LOT! Pork was moist, potato salad had great flavor with some nice crunch to it. The beans had a great flavor with a slight zip to them. We have added Crossroads to our list of favorites in Carmel. This is straight up Great BBQ!! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Burnt Ends, BBQ Beans, Potato Salad, Cornbread and pickled garnish. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

We stopped in for a quick bite and it really delivered! Quick good service and delicious food!!! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Ribs, brisket, potato salad, mac - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Closer to 3.5 Ordered takeout through their website - 4 meats + 2 sides $41 Sides Potato salad - pretty good flavor Mac & cheese - this was not great, not sure if it sat in the cup for too long but it tasted like frozen mac & cheese you would microwave Meats Tri-tip - very flavorful, a bit tough. Good amount of meat Brisket - all lean pieces, not quite as flavorful as the tri-tip. wish they included some fatty brisket didn't include any barbecue sauce with the takeout read more

Great BBQ meat here! Ribs fall off the bone tender. Chicken moist and Smokey. Sides are also quite good. We especially loved the huge baked potato read more

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I already had an order of ribs that we had ordered from the Rio Grill. When I passed by the crossroads barbecue, I could smell that something was cooking. So I decided to stop in and grab a plate of ribs to take home and see which ones the family like the best. Everybody liked the crossroads barbecue ribs the most. The ribs at the Rio grill were good. Don't get me wrong. But they finished off the Crossroads barbecue ribs first and said that's the one they would want next time the folks are very helpful. The app was easy easy to order from. Everybody inside was very pleasant. I couldn't tell you how good the rest of the food was. I didn't try anything else except for the barbecue ribs, pork ribs. My family also appreciated the fact that there were two levels of spiciness to the extra sauces that I brought them. read more

The BBQ here is pretty outstanding. It's difficult to find smoked turkey at bbq places in the Bay Area. The crossroads does it right. I'm really particular with brisket as nobody makes it quite like dad but I'm seriously thinking that The Crossroads might be worth the 2.5 hour one way drive to go for seconds. We also tried the Rib Sandwich- how could you not - Chef's kiss. Service was great- friendly and you can tell they take a lot of pride in their product and have a passion for what they do. When we couldn't decide what to order, they even offered us a sample. For a minute, I forgot that I was in California. Place is clean and smokers are going. read more

I ordered the cheddar jalapeno sausage, and it was the best I've EVER had, and I never order a full order to myself but...wow...I finished the WHOLE thing!!! Staff was also very kind, and my food came out super-fast - no wait!! read more

We came around lunch time on a Saturday and it was not busy. We found parking right away since plenty of parking here. We order the combo plate of 4 meats and 3 sides. For the meat we got brisket, pulled pork, spicy sausage and burnt ends. The sides were mac and cheese, baked beans and garlic bread. The meats were flavorful and so were the sauces and the vinegar as well. The sides were good. You order when you walk in and then they call your name and you go to the counter to pick up your food. We will come back. read more

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Amazing service. Great food. The Mac n cheese was delicious! Hubs loved his ribs. I loved my Tri tips. Chicken was so tender as well. Would recommend this spot for sure! read more

I'm sure the people are very nice and pleasant. My issues aren't about that. I don't have any issues with the appearance of the restaurant either. Unfortunately for this establishment I'm from the south and not California. There is a correct way to BBQ and there is an incorrect way. This is the latter. The brisket was chewy. This brisket should've been smoked for at least 10 hours and the texture gave me the impression it was maybe done for 3-4. The Tri tip was incredibly salty. The pulled pork was too salty. I'm pretty sure salt was the only seasoning I tasted on anything. The corn bread was essentially a piece of toasted bread that seemed like someone was using to make a grilled cheese but forgot to put the cheese on it. Potato salad was mostly devoid of any real flavor other than pickles and whatever condiment was used to mix the potatoes in. The Mac and cheese was overcooked noodles and not much in the way of flavorful cheese. I wanted to give this a chance because I was told the reviews were good, but I won't be trusting west coast reviews on BBQ again. read more

Probably the worst BBQ we've ever had. The meats were barely adequate. The corn bread was awful. Garlic bread inedible. Beans and coleslaw had no flavor. Dickey's is better. The blueberry salad was good. The staff service was very good. read more

Multi visit fan, continue to love the place .. squealing pig sandwich extra lean is my goto .. Only thing that my buddy who came said he has issue with and we saw it repeated was the distinct impression that we were an inconvenience ordering food .. perhaps a generational gap but the service doesn't make you glow .. I'll overlook it but would flag also, nothing wrong with a friendly smile .. read more

We were in Monterey and were in the mood for some bbq and found this spot not too far from us. In the bay area BBQ spots are quite limited so we didn't have high expectations and boy were we blown away! The meat was absolutely tender and would fall apart just by looking at it. The service was great and the vibes felt very home-y. They also make their own ranch and it was delicious. I can guarantee that we will be stopping by every time we are in town. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - 4 meats - double brisket, tri tip, and ribs with the corn bread and baked potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Thank you to this amazing restaurant for the delicious ribs, chicken, tritip, macaroni and cheese, potatoes salad, beans and garlic bread. I do not live in the area but Crossroads BBQ had been recommended to me as I wanted to send dinner to family and friends who were gathered in Carmel. Everyone raved about the tender meats and tasty sides. I forgot to mention, I also had included a cherry pie (everyone enjoyed as well), with that order. Stormy was instrumental in helping me place the order - it all went so smoothly. Then when I decided to add an item to that order, no problem at all. I would not hesitate to order from Crossroads BBQ again. I highly recommend them!! read more

Very rude lady answered the phone and said she was busy and that the chef won't substitute bread on sandwiches, said she was busy too busy to ask the chef. . won't ever patronize this establishment again...boo...inconsistent as on Saturdays they'll substitute the bread, but during the week there's always blowback on the order, don't care for their Focacacia bread as it's soggy, mush...beans are great though! read more