I actually wasn't thrilled with this spot the first couple of times I tried them in years past, but recently came across them and gave them another go and I'm very glad I did. They really seem to have come into their own and everything we had was many tiers above our previous experience. Meat was smoky, juicy, and no sauce was even needed - honestly would have diminished the enjoyment of that perfectly seasoned bark. The menu is both traditional and eclectic with some fun twists like the BBQ nachos I particularly enjoyed. Quantity and quality was great, value for the money was competitive for the type of food and the area. The proprietors are so consistently friendly, fun, and sweet - we've always wanted to like the food better because we liked them so much - and now we do. They frequent great breweries with good vibes read more

Smoked chicken is flavorful, moist, and overall delicious. The sides here are also great. I love their bbq sauces as well. Great business customer service and nice place to pickup delicious bbq. read more

I'd say 3.5 stars. We got the smoked wings, sausage and the bacon sliders to share between 3 people. Hands down, the smoked wings were delicious! Great flavor and super tender. The sausage came precut which included a bunch of pieces of meat. It would have been better to let us cut it ourselves. It got a bit greasy as well and might have been better on a bun instead of a la carte. Flavor wise, my friends enjoyed it more than I did. The bacon sliders had thick cut bacon with slaw. One of them was mostly burnt. The bun was burnt (totally black on one side) and some of the bacon slices were burnt. I couldn't get that taste out of my mouth. My friends had the other one and they said it was better than what I had. The 3 boxes turned out to be about $50 which seems to be standard prices these days. read more

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The great food is not even the best part of Thumbs Up. It's Myles, who is such a friendly guy. He forgot to charge me for a soda water and was gracious enough to give it to me for free. Given that restaurants are already struggling with inflation when it comes to food pricing, this was very generous and I made sure to tip him extra to compensate. We got the bacon and corn bread ball's and both were some of the best I've ever had. Myles also kept on checking on us and is just a really friendly guy overall. He is the definition of good vibes and that his food is so tasty is icing on the cake. I'm now back in Seattle and have thought about their food a few times. That's how good it is! read more

Two Thumbs Up is banging. This is my favorite BBQ joint in San Diego and it just happens to be connected to my favorite brewery, Burgeon Brewing Company. You have to try the brisket, with glow slaw and collard greens. I have had the good fortune of meeting and getting to know the Founders, Haley and Miles. These people are great people, they are the best of us and they infuse love into every bite. Do yourself a favor and get some two thumbs up BBQ in your life. ! read more

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BEST BBQ IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO!!!!! ... if they pop up at a brewery, especially Pure Project Vista, you better believe it, we will be there!!! CHICKEN - Amazing smokiness! BRISKET- Devine! PULLED PORK - Drool Worthy! RIB TIPS - YUM!! WINGS - OMG! ALL THE SIDES- Gotta try them all! Whatever you order you will not be disappointed. read more

Great people and positive vibes!! We ordered the 2x2 and meat platter and the collard greens were bomb.com! The Mac and cheese were okay, and the corn balls were good. The brisket was delicious and I love the fatty pieces. The sausages were flavorful too. The pulled pork was tender but a tad salty and the rib tips had a few pieces a little dry. Don't forget the sauces that are located inside Burgeon, the mustard sauce was the best! Overall, this is a great place to chill with friends and grab a beer and eat delicious bbq food. The owners are super nice and friendly!Definitely will be back to try other food items. read more

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The owner, Myles, is so personable and he remembers us every time we see him at Pure Project in Vista. The food is spectacular - brisket, collards, cornbread, the pickles and he gave us a sample of the cheesy balls which were so yummy! Great sauces too! Good portions for the price! Yum!! read more

Myles and Hailee are serving up some real good bbq!!! Service is amazing. They are so friendly. We got bbq wings and pulled pork and a side of bacon. The bacon was 5/5. Pulled pork was 5/5. Wings are 4/5. A little on the dry side but flavor was there. Then we got a side of Mac and cheese... 5/5 with a little curry in there I think. And the corn bread balls were maybe 3/5. Little dry and taste was a little.. different. All in all, we're from the south and the smoked flavor was on point! read more

Wow!!!! First off the owners are so nice and they were working so hard! We went to a Brewery and they had this amazing food stand. We hadn't heard of them and thought we would give it a try. Holy cow the food was so good! I am now an avid follower of this food pop up. You can't go wrong ordering any of the items on the menu. Seriously follow them and give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Tried the 4 meat/3 side combo at this pop up when we were at an event at Roadies Brewing Co. in Vista. For the meats, we had the brisket, chicken wings, ribs, and pulled pork. For the sides, we had the mac and cheese, collard greens, and the cornbread balls. Everything was outstanding, but my favorites on the meats were probably the ribs and the pulled pork. I also thought the mac and cheese was especially unique and delicious. I hate bbq that's drenched in sauce - Myles makes his bbq dry and you can add the sauce to your liking. He had 3 sauces available that were all tasty. None of the sauces were too sweet (another pet peeve), and one was super spicy which we all loved. I thought the plates seemed like a better value than the sandwiches, but everything looked fantastic. read more

Miles knows BBQ but don't forget the Bacon! Everything we've had rocks, even the homemade pickles and the sauces. But at least they serve the BBQ naked, so you can dress it to taste. We're becoming groupie's, willing to follow them wherever they go. read more

Y'all, I'm a Texas girl and picky about BBQ, so please trust me when I say that Thumbs Up is THE BEST BBQ I've had in Cali and sone of the best I've ever had -- ever. I usually can't wait to dig in before taking a photo so I wish I had a pic of their brisket plate with mac-n-cheese & baked beans to show you but don't hesitate. Order that (or make it a brisket sandwich), smother all of it with their house made BBQ sauce, and send the 'cue gods some gratitude for the party happening in your mouth. Hailee and Myles are some of the nicest & funniest human beings you'll meet on planet earth, so you're supporting a local biz run by honest, hardworking people when you order from Thumbs Up. - fresh, quality ingredients - flavor, texture, seasoning - presentation - service - variety (vegetarian & vegan options, all of them DELICIOUS, and plenty of healthy options as well) read more

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Originally had their food a couple years ago at the Burgeon in Escondido and loved it then. Found myself in Carlsbad yesterday and saw they were at the Yarrow location Burgeon and went specifically again for the food. It may have been even better than what I had before. All 3 items I got were seriously perfection and all paired well together. The brisket was fall apart tender, the corn salad had a nice bit of acid to cut through some of the fat of brisket and cream from mac & cheese. If you're in the area give them a visit, it rivals any bbq I've had in the SD County area. To top it off they are both very nice people and make sure you enjoy your food. This is definitely a business I'll continue to follow and support. read more

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If the seven sins were gods, Myles would be the son of Gluttony, cuz I want to devour all the savory goodness he serves up. From the Windigo sandwich ( brisket & sausage) & Bigfoot to the vegeterian beans, and I usually like mine with some smoked meat, but these are fantastic as is. Adding would take away. Absolutely delish (add Homer Simpson drool) read more

Needed to update my review of Hailey and Myles because COME ON! Their BBQ is out of this world. AND they have a new residency at Burgeon - best beers you'll taste. We were so excited when they started popping up around the county again. The food is made with love and it shows! My favorite part of knowing them, and being a long time supporter of their business is that they are the crazy most fun people, who want you to enjoy the entire experience of your food. Good location, amazing vibes and insanely good eats. We are big fans of any food they offer to our mouths - faves are the brisket, the glow slaw, Mac n cheese, cheese balls, sausages. No matter your bbq tastes, they serve their gorgeously and well prepared meat naked - you can sauce it up or down, and their sauce options are wildly varied enough that you can choose your own delicious adventure. The last time we enjoyed a meal with them was a couple of weeks ago, and Eric was also working. Kindest guy, gave us really good food recs while Myles enthusiastically entertained us with his love of a good "cook out", and the vibe of just enjoying the vibe. And Hailey was chaperoning their sweet poodle, who, if BBQ and BACON wasn't the motto, would be the mascot. So glad we have BBQ friends for life with the Witcher's, and so grateful for every well prepared meal we enjoy with them! read more

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First time trying this place. Some of my employees told me to go here and I would love it. Well, they were not wrong. I haven't had good BBQ since I left Texas. But I have to say, this is amazing. I got the Sasquatch Sandwich and a side of BBQ beans with a taste of brisket. The brisket is smoked and slow cooked to make it good and tender. The pulled pork sandwich was terrific. You really must have a good appetite if you go here because the portion size is huge! The owners are super friendly, and service is great. What else could you want? read more

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So delicious!!! I had the one main and two sides plate. The pulled pork was heavenly. It was some of the best pulled pork I have ever had in my life. The flavor was delicious. I had the sides of greens and the Mac and cheese. I think I would probably try different sides next time. The Mac and cheese seemed a bit watery and the greens needed some salt (but to each their own). Don't forget to get all of the sauces and the pickles. If could slurp down that OG sauce. Overall it was great and glad we tried it when we were at Belching Beaver read more

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We have been buying great meals from Thumbs Up for nearly 5 years. And unlike most eatery's I like, this one always impresses . In fact the food startled out great years ago but the owners here have fine tuned each item they sell. I'm a big fan of their pulled pork, coleslaw & corn salad. Yes, brisket, bacon. . . . ect. are all 5 Stars but for me the pulled pork and salads deserve 6 stars. Now that north county's best brewery has them 5 days a week there's no reason to go anywhere else. read more

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I love rib tips--and they are very good here--but their pulled pork has converted me. It is amazingly moist and tender and you get a ton of it. I will never order anything else from these folks. It is pulled pork for me until death do we part. It is absolutely delicious. For the sides, we tried the "Glow Slaw," the "Smackaroni" and cheese (hey, I don't make these names up), the cornbread balls, and the BBQ beans. The Glow Slaw is a mustard-based coleslaw and it is tangy and outstanding. The BBQ beans are also terrific. The cornbread balls (and you get a bunch of them) are a great accompaniment to good BBQ. I didn't love the mac and cheese--it was fine but it just wasn't as creamy as I would have liked. I found myself longing a little bit for that box of Kraft mac and cheese back at home. Oh well. This is outstanding BBQ. They can be found here and there but they are often found outside the Lost Abbey in San Elijo Hills. read more

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Always great service and amazing yummy BBQ and food. AND they pair so well with Burgeons beer! Cheers read more

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Oh. My. Lord. Stupid. Pure stupid. A. Miles is the man B. This BBQ is NO JOKE!! Brisket. Killer Pulled pork. Killer Rib tips. Stupid killer. Sides don't disappoint either!! But the meat!!!!!! Dear lord. Eat this food. Do it. read more

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WELL DONE MYLES & HAILLEE!! Wow, for those reading... ENJOY their Delicious bbq, homemade sauces, and homemade pickles!! DELICIOUS! I'm looking forward to trying the sides but can't comment on them just yet. Hubby and I were at Burgeon Brewery (in Carlsbad) (our Favorite spot) and wanted a snack. Thank goodness for Thumbs Up Bacon & BBQ. We had the rib tips and brisket... tried all of the sauces and had pickles - HIT THE SPOT! Lazer Sauce was the fav, then Sunshine close second and OG is classic. We'll continue to support this team! Seriously hard-working, dedicated, and have the greatest attitudes! Try 'em - Support 'em - Tell your friends and family!! THANK YOU Myles and Haillee and your fur-baby too!!! (sorry forgot the name) read more

The best bbq I had in California. Prices are great for the amazing quality of food they serve. The brisket and pulled pork are perfect and it doesn't even need bbq sauce. It's that juicy and flavorful. Shoutout to the couple that runs this stand! You made my day better. read more

As a comparison Sometimes you have order something like a hamburger which is good but how good can it be it's a hamburger most are good not go out of your way good. Well when it comes to bbq it's an art . When anyone asks how good can bbq be well this is it. There is without a doubt that this bbq is as this is as good as it bbq gets. read more

I travel for a living and try the best BBQ places in the country. This week I went to Carlsbad CA and tried Thumbs Up! My usual order is brisket, pulled pork and potatoe salad. Here I had to try their bacon and sausage as well. Unfortunately, they don't serve potato salad. The brisket was well seasoned and a smoky flavor, but the texture was a bit disappointing for me. It was rather dry. The stars of the show was all pork. I enjoyed the pulled pork so much on it's own due to amazing flavor, I didn't even need to add BBQ sauce! They're bacon is excellent. I appreciate that the sausage had real texture and the flavor was good. I would maybe go for a bit stronger flavor and add more spices. I love pickled red onions, but I felt that these were missing a tad of sweetness. Also, the pickles were quite different than the pickles I had at other places. Maybe to the garlic in the juice, but I really enjoyed them. Additionally, I wanted to mention that the owners working their are really cool people! read more

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Stop the madness! I can't handle the goodness thumbs up brings. Referred by my brother in law and I'll be sharing the love. Thank you Myles and all for such awesome food and friendly atmosphere. read more

I visited thumbs up bacon & bbq the weekend of Sep 7 at Burgeon brew. Sausage - black garlic - the best. Wings - smokehouse - the best. Pork - original - the absolute best. Brisket - original - the best. Rib tips. - Meat candy - the best. I picked up a pound of bacon (their namesake) and I eat it now. Ask for the cornbread spheres. Ask for the wings. I don't eat cheese - my fiancé loved the smackaroni and cheese. Their energy was good vibes. Buy the bacon read more

this is the best brisket I've ever had. Traveled in from NYC and literally smelled the bbq from down the block. I always chase local gems when I travel, I've never had brisket that literally melted in your mouth, you could eat this with no teeth. Miles, the owner, in a brief conversation told me his background and hooked us up with some great brisket lettuce wraps. The pulled pork was great but Get That Wendigo! read more

Amazing. Visited Burgeon Brewery tonight especially for them. My kids were so excited! Sausage tonight was off the charts, and the brisket was amazing. Family was super happy! read more

I've eaten at Thumbs Up! a couple times when they are outside of Burgeon in Carlsbad. Everything I've had has been absolutely phenomenal and the service is great as well. read more

So delicious and absolutely amazing it's our first time but by far not our last. It was delicious and the collard greens are good too. What a treat we just love it here. read more

NORTH COUNTY FINALLY HAS REAL BBQ. Just had their pulled pork, rib tips, corn bread balls, and Mac and cheese at burgeon beer today. I have had my share of bbq around the US but wow, Myles and Hailee are absolutely crushing the bbq game with their pop ups around north county. The smokiness of the rib tips with the most tender fall off the bone flavorful meat I have had anywhere east of Austin. The pulled pork also had great bark AND the variety of bbq sauces? All were so savory, not overly sweet, and packed with flavor. Phenomenal! The sides were both delicious, especially those corn bread balls (crispy edge to cornbread ratio was divine!). You could tell the food was made with love and the owners working the truck were so so nice! Can't wait see where these two end up, the food and their attention to detail speaks for itself! read more

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My brother and I had just braved a long day at Legoland with our kids and had a hankering for barbecue - we rolled up to this simple parking lot BBQ tent just as they were closing and were afraid we were out of luck but the super hospitable purveyors still hooked us up and gave us extra large portions of delicious tender barbecue pulled pork, tangy Baked beans, and the best damn mac & cheese I've ever had in my life. Driving up to find the place, I thought we must be lost because it's a little bit in the middle of office park land, but it was well worth sticking with it to find it. Do not miss!! Thanks much guys! read more

Had our first time trying Thumbs Up at Belching Beaver's Oceanside tap room. We come here just about every week and look forward to the rotating food trucks they have daily (as breweries cannot serve booze without food). The menu is quite large with a variety of meats & sides to try. For today, we opted to share a plate of rib tips, with mac n' cheese and their gooey "cheese balls". Our friends got the brisket, corn salad, collard greens with sweet potatoes, cheese balls and they loved it all. Prices may seem high at first, but you have to factor in how much time and effort goes into cooking and smoking BBQ, plus they give you a ton of meat on your plate. I think $14 for 1 main and 2 sides is just fine. Add two more dollars, for $16, and you can get 2 mains plus 2 sides. I didn't even see this option at first otherwise I would have chosen that. Next time I would like to try their sammiches - there's such a variety on the menu. I added photos of their latest menu and prices (during COVID) so check it out and swing by Belching. I believe they are usually here on Mondays. read more

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Okay, hands down, best bbq I've had since moving to North County and a strong contender for best bbq I've had in San Diego. They had their stand up at Dogleg Brew Co. We ordered the Black Garlic Sausage (which they make themselves), Brisket, Rib Tips, Mac n' Cheese, BBQ Beans, and the Cornbread Balls - yes we were hungry :) Every, single, thing we ate was a 10/10. I could eat this bbq every day. Well done guys, keep doing what you're doing, excellent! P.S. really think you could be charging even more for this food, it is THAT good. read more

I'm sitting here in the Bergeron brewery thinking about how awesome Thumbs Up Barbecue is ,complete surprise ,better than any barbecue place in the area. These people are passionate ,they cook with love, I had the combo platter, brisket and rib ends with coleslaw and beans. Everything five stars! read more

This has to be the best smoked meat I have had here in San Diego! Why did I say smoked meat and not BBQ? Because as their shirts say "Our Meat Come Naked"! So many places smother their meat with sauce, not Thumbs-Up! You get true smoked meat flavor and then can add the sauce of your choice in the amount you need to add to the amazing flavor of the meat profile. Most of the time I just savored the meat in all its natural being. Now don't get the idea that their sauce isn't any good, it's is, but man that smoked meat perfection is heavenly. They had 3 sauces to choose from. The OG which was my personal favorite. The sunshine sauce which is mustard based, and finally the laZer which has a MAJOR kick to it thanks to that reaper chile! You have to have sides with your meal and they didn't disappoint either. The BBQ beans had great flavor and a lil kick to them. And the slaw and Mac and cheese were just as delicious. The owners are equally as amazing with excellent customer service and attitude! If you have a chance to check them out at a local brewery do so, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! My only concern in writing this review is the line is going to become longer and longer once word get outs. Going to have to make sure I'm in line early before they sell out! read more

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I highly recommend this business from A-Z. The food is incredibly delicious!!! My guests had 3rds and I still had leftovers. Every single item I ordered was fantastic, the brisket melted in your mouth, the pulled pork was the best I've had and the bbq chicken breast was equally delicious. The garlic mashed potatoes were the bomb !!! Coleslaw, corn salad, baked beans to die for. The owners/chefs were so professional and friendly. My guests all took their cards and are still raving about how great it all was. read more

Nothing better than this bbq! This food is absolutely amazing, everything we had was the best ever. After trying their bbq at Burgeon, we hired them to cater a 90 person party, and EVERYBODY said this was the best bbq they ever had; meats and all sides! The owner came out himself. Myles is fantastic. Not only does he cook incredible food, but he is hard working, super friendly, and one of the most uplifting people you'll ever meet. Myles is the BEST! Highly recommended for all your bbq needs! read more