I've visited many times when staying in the area. All of the meats and sauces I've tried have been excellent, and the service very good. I'm not a big fan of their breads and side dishes, but the meats keep bringing me back. read more

Not impressed. Although the beef was cooked to good texture, it lacked seasoning and flavor.

"A barbeque in Jasper County does not mean hamburgers and chicken breasts on a fancy gas grill. Yankees call anything you cook outside "barbeque." The word 'barbeque' in Ray's neck of the woods is a 'noun,' not a verb, and it means a whole hog tied to a spit with chicken wire and rope and roasted in an outdoor oven, usually in someone's backyard or some parking lot."―Beth Webb Hart, The Wedding Machine Nice little BBQ spot that's conveniently right off of Hwy 1 in the Crossroads Shopping Center and away from the shit-show that is DT Carmel-by-The-Sea. I ordered a three-meat plate ($27) and it came with a shit-ton of sides for a great price. Meat: -Ribs were tender and had a nice flavor, albeit they were quite tiny for St. Louis cut. Didn't get a lot of smoke flavor off them either. 3.75* -Brisket had a great smoke ring and good flavor, but was absurdly dry. I saw other pics on Yelp were it looked much better so maybe we caught them on an off-day? 2.5* -Chicken was actually quite good and not dried, despite it being a breast cut. Not many people can Q up chicken well, and they did a good job. 4* Sides: -Slaw tasted similar to the Colonel's slaw―which is a good thing in my book. I like that kinda slaw. So sue me. =) 4.5* -BBQ Beans were soft but lacked a lot of flavor. Needed salt and sweetness. 3* -Corn bread was, well... I'm gonna be nice and just say it was terrible. Skip it. 1* -Garlic bread was great and had good flavor and a nice crunch. 4* Overall not a bad BBQ experience as if the brisket was more on point I could've easily given them a 4-star review. Regardless, I'll still give them a recommended for decent Q, good prices and big servings. read more

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This restaurant is exceptionally well-managed, with a team that genuinely cares about their craft and their guests. The space is bright and inviting, featuring an open layout and large windows that create a welcoming atmosphere. This is authentic BBQ at its finest, with the smoker fired up in the early morning to ensure everything is fresh and flavorful. They also serve breakfast, including a standout breakfast sandwich that's a must-try. If you're grabbing lunch or dinner to-go, the family-sized portions are thoughtfully prepared and perfect for sharing. For those dining in, the presentation is top-notch, but the real star is the BBQ itself--it speaks for itself. A fridge stocked with specialty beers and one stocked with apple juices, sodas and such only add to the warm, friendly environment. This place is run by good people who are passionate about what they do. I wholeheartedly recommend it. read more

James and staff did an amazing job in catering for my company's partnering bbq this past Monday (12/23). Communication was on point, delivery was on time, and most importantly the food was amazing. Sometimes with large orders the quality of the food can go down but definitely not the case. The ribs and tri tips were some of the favorites, but the chicken and hot links were a close second. I will definitely use Crossroads BBQ for another work event. read more

Service was great for being New Year's Eve. Order the 3 portion dish to share with my girlfriend. I have to admit the spicy BBQ sauce tied in all the flavors. The only thing I was unhappy was the portion vs the cost. For almost 60 bucks I did expect more. Other then that had a delicious meal read more

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Food is tasty, but overpriced. I got a sandwich and paid six extra dollars to get it in large and they just added an extra inch and a half to the slice of bread and they only added a tiny bit of extra meat. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Large Tri-tip sandwich 24$ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Went here for a quick date night with the wifey. The place smells amazing just walking in. We got the 3 meat option...chicken, tri-tip, brisket and sides: Garlic bread, mac n cheese, and coleslaw. That skin on the chicken was to die for. Perfectly cooked chicken! The tri-tip was delicious. Perfectly seared and evenly cooked--I do prefer mine slightly less cooked but still perfectly seasoned and delicious. The brisket! THE BRISKET! It just melted in your mouth. A little dab of their hot bbq sauce and I could eat that three times a days, 7 days a week!! The coleslaw was a typical one. The mac n cheese was excellent. And the garlic bread was super garlicky...just the way I like it! Definitely coming back! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - 3 meat option...chicken, tri-tip, brisket. Garlic bread, mac n cheese, and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

We liked the brisket better than the tri-tip. We were just getting takeout so we did not eat in the restaurant, but the food was good. I also liked their beans. read more

Located in the back corner of a very cute outdoor shopping strip we stopped here on our leisurely drive down to San Luis Obispo. Was taking my parents away for a weekend trip and even though they never say they are hungry, hangry runs in the family and once we are hungry, we are unable to express that we are hungry. But this place was perfect and they were so friendly and the BBQ smelled amazing. We ended up getting the combo meal with 4 different meats so we tried the brisket, the tritip and the pork ribs. They were all delicious but the brisket was hands down the winner. The sides we tried - potato salad and mac salad - were pretty average. Some out door seating as well so we were able to keep all 3 dogs with us. read more

We wanted something to pick up and take back with us for a night in. This was perfect. The Marie salad with tri tip plus a half rack of ribs hit the spot and was more than enough for two. The tri tip was good but a bit dry, and the sauces that came with the ribs were both so sugary it might as well be candied bbq sauce - even the spicy. Good meat, fresh salads, sub-par sauce. read more

I've ordered the ribs and rib sandwich from DoorDash. I admit the ribs are so good and I will be getting them again. The sauce is top notch. The rib sandwich is lacking in flavor and just doesn't do anything for me. Maybe it needs a slaw or pickles. read more

We had this catered 3 times before and each time was amazing! Pulled pork 10/10: I loved the charred ends and the juicy insides, so tender and flavorful Tri-tip 8/10: Not a huge tri-tip fan but the flavor was good, just a little tough for me. The best tri-tip I've had was in SLO Firestone grill, melts in your mouth! BBQ chicken 15/10: Wow the meat literally fell off the bones, amazing flavor and soooo juicy. Usually I would be more into red meats for BBQ but this was delicious! Hot link 8/10: so juicy and mild spicy but anyone can handle it! Pork ribs 8/10: really flavorful but not as much meat as other spots and not as tender either. Brisket 10/10: Just like the pulled pork, so juicy and tender! Potato salad 8/10: Not sure if they added relish or pickles but I liked the tang it had. We had leftovers so microwaved some 2 days later and still so good! Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

The bbq here is solid, and the prices and portions are fair. Sides were all good. I've had bbq all over the country, Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and the Carolinas, and this isn't the best bbq I've ever had, but for Carmel, I'm happy with it and I'll definitely be going back. The place is clean, kid friendly, and service was good. read more

This was an unexpected pleasure! To find real and delicious bbq in Carmel was a treat. The smokers were spewing out a tantalizing aroma of sweet smoke. Two of us shared a 3 meat combo. The chicken was a leg and thigh, juicy and fall of the bone. The rib were perfectly done, little tug to release the meat and a section of char that reminds you this is meat cooked over coals. The brisket was fork tender and had a lovely smoke ring. The coleslaw was good and the potato salad was made fantastic with the addition of some of the spicy bbq sauce. Service was quick and friendly. They are doing a good take out business. They have a sign out front that made me laugh. It is a q & a about why they sell out of some items. And another question was is the pink section safe to eat. All answers were respectfully addressed. Stop by and enjoy. read more

Mayor Bryxx enjoyed trying out The Crossroads BBQ yesterday and today! They created a doggy perfect meal which consisted of Tri Tip and the Mac and Cheese! I recommend mixing both the spicy and original BBQ Sauce for the perfect combination! (Adding it to the Mac and Cheese made it a lot more flavorfulThe breakfast brisket sandwich was amazing and very filling. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this place out because it has good reviews & it was decent. First off, the customer service was good, they just had one guy taking orders and one guy cooking (it was 6pm when we came + it was on a Tuesday so it was pretty slow). Our food came out quickly, less than 7 mins I'd say. My husband enjoyed his meal, mine on the other hand was not good, the sides were alright but the chicken pictured last is all pink on the inside the top was white but then it got pink and I lost my appetite. The price of the food is too pricey for the amount of portions they serve. Something I didn't like is that the guy taking orders The place is located in a nice area & it is nice inside + out. read more

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Ribs delicious, brisket was tender, coleslaw was unique and flavorful. The corn bread was the best I've ever had, with a crisp crust and moist inner texture. Fabulous dinner for two and well priced. I visited on a Wednesday and found a cheerful service and quick delivery to our table. read more

BEST BBQ on the Peninsula! TACOS! TACOS! TACOS for breakfast! Moses and Paco will hook it up! You won't be disappointed!

Good Tri tip sammich, good beer selection, and decent Mac and cheese. They have two house bbq sauces, regular and spicy, and the latter does have a kick, but I was able to slather it all over my sandwich and eat it comfortably. Friendly staff. Spaced out indoor seating. read more

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Found this place after a hike in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and I am so glad I did! I tried their two meat combo which came with two small sides for ~$25. I was recommended to try their Pork Ribs and Beef Brisket and both were AMAZING! I also really enjoyed their potato salad and Mac and cheese! This restaurant is located inside of a plaza which provides plenty of parking for visitors. I will definitely be coming back next time I am in the area! read more

Such a delicious BBQ spot tucked in the crossroads shopping center in Carmel. The meat was tender and juicy and the BBQ sauce was perfection. I got the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and my boyfriend got the tri tip sandwich - both were amazing. The staff there was so sweet and gave us some samples of brisket burnt ends which they are not selling on the weekends. Great spot, will definitely be back. read more

Less than ok. chicken meal : Skimpy one piece, no veggies no fresh lettuce left hungry Serve yourself Clean up your own table Too expensive Definatly not recommend Will not eat here again. Chicken was pink. I took it back they said if they give me another piece it would be pink. read more

Was walking by in the morning just checking out the area while visiting. I was surprised to see them open for breakfast and I got a brisket egg and cheese biscuit which was phenomenal. I do a lot of BBQ and smoked food on my own at home and I can tell this place knows what they're doing. I hope to come back for a lunch/dinner portion at some point. Menu seems great with fair prices read more

Most tender & delicious brisket bbq sandwich ever!! The pulled pork was also amazing! What a find. Great flavors & taste. read more

Disorganized with hits and misses on the food. The person helping us seemed very distracted and not really interested in what he was doing. Might as well replace him with a self-service kiosk since he added no real value to the process. They ask for your number when you order so they can notify you when it's ready. We were done eating when we got the text so lucky for us we were keeping an eye on the orders as they were set on the counter otherwise out food would have sat there for 20-minutes. We ordered drinks but were not given cups and when we asked the food person about it they seemed very confused and it took some time to find someone to help because the guy that took our order was no where to be found. The brisket was pretty bland (no smoke flavor at all, tasted like it was done in a crock pot). I'm guessing it had been cooked days before (they were not smoking meat the day we were there) and then re-heated and that really ruined it. I was starving but only ate half my sandwich. The pulled pork was really good. You could see the smoke ring/bark on bits of it and it had the proper taste. Their sides should be called tasters because they are so small (likely 4oz). Overall the whole experience was pretty underwhelming - I hope we were there on an off/bad day. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Pulled pork (large) and "Gaucho style" brisket sandwich (large). This is what you get for $50 with two sodas. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

So good!!! Ordered some ribs from here that were juicy and flavorful. Took some to go as well! Service was fast and people were kind :)!

The barbecue is the best I've tasted. Nice serving - we got the two items. And brisket and tritip because the ribs were all gone. So before that we had the pulled pork and the brisket combo I like the potato salad and slaw. Had two beers at the two times - quite a selection of drafts and they are very good. The crew are very nice, they have a large private room and the lighting is dim though and the decor is minimal comfort read more

By far the very worst food I've ever eating in my life!!! Just because you throw meat on the grill doesn't make it BBQ!! I would have given zero stars but Yelp doesn't allow that. Super expensive for BBQ I wouldn't feed my dog. The Mac and Cheese was pasta with some kind of Alfredo sauce, clearly not Mac and Cheese!!! Cornbread?? Really the flattest I've ever had, tasteless,undercooked and was weirdly grilled on one side like a garlic bread! The hotlink sandwich was the worst! The meat was very fatty and grisly, undercooked to the point that I thought it would make me sick. Not sure what type of meat it was. The bread was very doughy on one side and grilled on the inside again like a garlic bread. The BBQ sauce had a hint of hot mustard (who puts hot mustard in BBQ sauce) so they call it spicy. Life is too short to eat very very bad BBQ. Again the very worst BBQ I've ever had EVER!!! read more

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Server was kind and helpful, macaroni and cheese is the best I have had in Monterey and will definitely be back for more.

I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. The (ciabatta-esque(?) and square) bread was hot, toasted, and really good. The pulled pork was fine... a bit chunky for a sandwich since a couple large bits kept falling out of the bun. But flavor-wise it was good. The "Hogwash sauce" (mostly just a spicy vinegar) came on the plate in a small cup. I just poured that over the pork... it adds a little flavor and a little heat, but not too much on either account. I ended up adding some of their regular BBQ sauce, which was fine but nothing to write home about. And that brings us to what they called coleslaw. Think of it more as coarsely-diced cabbage lightly spritzed with vinegar. It feels (and tastes) like a lazy preparation. Worse, it will not stay nicely on the sandwich, and it adds zero flavor to speak of, only texture. If it was shredded, and had a bit more vinegar and some mayo mixed in, it would be about 20 times better. But this was a solid disappointment that I would never order again. In the end, I came, I tried it, I probably won't return. If this was the only barbecue you've ever had, you probably would be satisfied. But I've had better at several other places on the planet. Your mileage may vary. read more

The service, Ambiance and cleanliness was on point. The beers were good. This place looked promising because it has real smokers. we each ordered a beer (which the server graciously let me try before buying) the beer was good and local. I ordered the Meat Combo with Tri Tip and Brisket with potato salad, beans and cornbread. My Guy ordered Meat Combo with Pork Ribs, Tri Tip, grilled bread, slaw and potato salad. The meat was lukewarm and the sides were cold. Brisket was good and juicy and the ribs fell apart but everything else lacked flavor. The sides were especially bland and the cornbread was very very sad- and came with packets of honey and butter not even whipped honey butter- and no real flavor either. It has so much potential but needs more seasoning in everything. Not sure if I will be back. Seems like the sandwiches may be better so maybe I'll try again. I wanted to leave a good review and I would leave 5 stars for service, cleanliness and ambiance but left 3 stars because of no flavor. In all fairness my guy is from the south so he has high standards for BBQ but California needs to learn about seasoning It was ok to try but I probably won't be back. read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Santa Cruz Cider and Alvarado Street sour - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

While exploring Carmel for the weekend, I stumbled across this cute BBQ restaurant and decided to try it out! Absolutely delish food and would recommend others try it out! Shout out to Paco for checking up on me and making sure my order came out perfect! read more

The Crossroads BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmel, California

Michael and the crew at Crossroads BBQ are amazing! They provided delicious food and went above and beyond with their friendly customer service. They provided delicious brisket and cornbread for our gathering; all 150 guests gave RAVE reviews!! read more

Overall great BBQ; brisket was by far some of the best I've had - tender, moist, and good bark. Pulled pork was also great. Burnt ends were good; a little over sauced and salty but n the other meats made up for it. Beans were good, Mac n cheese was ok. read more

My family and I tend to eat a lot of BBQ, but nothing compares to the food at Crossroads BBQ! After trying it once it was impossible to not come back. The food is delicious, the portions are amazing, and the service is great! There's nothing better than buying their BBQ for a holiday, it's always a fan favorite. The restaurant itself is welcoming, neat, and they serve food quick. It's the perfect place to dine-in on a regular day. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Their pies and brisket are my favorite! Overall, this place is definitely the number one place to eat at for amazing BBQ food and even better service, highly recommend! read more

This is such a satisfying bbq joint. Sauce pairs well with everything but food is so good you don't even need it.

Claudia who works there was very helpful when door dash completely dropped the ball on my order. Great customer service and great food.

My family was doing a mini vacation in Monterey in November. Went to this place since we were craving for BBQ and got some to go. We got the combo meals and picked ribs, brisket, tritip and hot link and maybe pulled pork or chicken? We pretty much picked most of the meat to try it out. The hot link was hot! And it was good! The meats are flavorful. The sides were coleslaw, potato salad, mac and cheese and garlic bread. They were okay. They do have a good selection of alcohol that we didn't get to try. Good spot to have in Carmel. read more

Food was amazing!! Service was great and overall had a fantastic time. Very kind and helpful when asking for recommendations. read more