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8 BBQ Smokehouses in San Diego, CA: Source-Linked Guide

The Pig's Gig BBQ names 12-hour smoked brisket. Eight restaurants include slow-smoked brisket and ribs at Grand Ole BBQ and mesquite-grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken, and sandwiches at Phil's BBQ. They sit in San Diego, El Cajon, and Chula Vista.

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Published prices in this guideThe page lists Beef Brisket Pound at $27 each. The page lists Brisket Plate at $22.95 each. The page lists Half Chicken at $15.95 eachPublished prices in this guideCoops West Texas BBQThe page lists Beef Brisket…$27/eachThe Pig's Gig BBQThe page lists Brisket Plate$22.95/eachSmoke and Glory BBQThe page lists Half Chicken$15.95/eachUS dollarsOne bar per sourced menu price
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  • Illustration of food from The Pig's Gig BBQ

    The Pig's Gig BBQ

    Official site
    Price
    The Pig's Gig BBQ publishes Brisket Plate $22.95 each

    The Pig's Gig BBQ names 12-hour smoked brisket. It also names 10-hour smoked pulled pork. A Brisket Plate is $22.95 for ½ pound of meat, choice of two sides, bread and house bbq sauce. A Pulled Pork Plate is $19.95 for ½ pound of meat, choice of two sides, bread and house bbq sauce. The page names house bbq sauce.

  • Illustration of food from Grand Ole BBQ

    Grand Ole BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Hours
    Tuesday-Sunday 12PM-9PM, Monday Closed
    Wood
    wood-smoked

    Grand Ole BBQ is at 15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021. Monday is closed, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 12PM to 9PM. The page names slow-smoked brisket and ribs and house-made sausages and classic sides. The page names authentic, wood-smoked barbecue. The page names real-deal Central Texas barbecue.

  • Illustration of food from Phil's BBQ

    Phil's BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    3750 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110
    Hours
    monday-sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m
    Wood
    mesquite
    Signature
    The page lists Phil's signature BBQ sauce

    Phil's BBQ is at 3750 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The page names mesquite-grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken, and sandwiches. Since 1998, BBQ lovers across San Diego County have turned to restaurateur Phil Pace. The page names Phil's signature BBQ sauce.

  • Illustration of food from Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew

    Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew

    Official site
    Address
    975 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Hours
    thursday-sunday: 11:00-20:00

    Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew is at 975 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 11AM to 8PM. Buckboard was started over 35 years ago as a local catering company. The page names 3 Smoked and Slow Cooked Sausage Links. All of our dishes are made locally at our BBQ restaurant in San Diego.

  • Illustration of food from Grand Ole BBQ

    Grand Ole BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104
    Hours
    tue-sun: 12:00-21:00; mon: closed

    Grand Ole BBQ is at 3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104. Monday is closed, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 12PM to 9PM. The page names slow-smoked brisket and ribs and house-made sausages and classic sides. The page names authentic, wood-smoked barbecue. The page names real-deal Central Texas barbecue.

  • Illustration of food from BULLSSMOKINGBBQ

    BULLSSMOKINGBBQ

    Official site
    Address
    1127 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
    Hours
    every-day: 11:00-21:00
    Wood
    wood chips
    Signature
    The page lists largest beef ribs in the world

    BULLSSMOKINGBBQ is at 1127 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 11am to 9pm. The page names nothing but wood chips to smoke our meats. The page names Carolina Style Smoked Meats and real Carolina-Style slow-cooked meats. All our food is made in the restaurant including home-made mac-n-cheese, Bull's Fries, and Bull's Beans.

  • Illustration of food from Coops West Texas BBQ

    Coops West Texas BBQ

    Official site
    Price
    Coops West Texas BBQ publishes Beef Brisket Pound $27 each

    Coops West Texas BBQ lists Beef Brisket at Pound $27. Pulled Pork is Pound $22. Pork Ribs are FULL SLAB $50. Our Slow Smoked Meat is stacked high on top of a warm Brioche Bun, with Pickles and Onions served on the side, with BBQ Sauce on the side. The page names Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Southwestern Jerk Chicken, and Pork Ribs.

  • Illustration of food from Smoke and Glory BBQ

    Smoke and Glory BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    330 F St. Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Hours
    Kitchen & Bar Hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Bar Hours on Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Happy Hour: Daily 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Signature
    The page lists signature smoked chicken
    Price
    Smoke and Glory BBQ publishes Half Chicken $15.95 each

    Smoke and Glory BBQ is at 330 F St. Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Kitchen and Bar Hours are Daily 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The page names ribs and signature smoked chicken. The page names slow-smoked meats. Half Chicken is $15.95.

By neighborhood

San Diego

Phil's BBQ is at 3750 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110.

El Cajon

Grand Ole BBQ is at 15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021.

Chula Vista

Smoke and Glory BBQ is at 330 F St. Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910.

FAQ

What can I order at the San Diego BBQ restaurants in this guide?

The Pig's Gig BBQ names 12-hour smoked brisket and 10-hour smoked pulled pork. Grand Ole BBQ names slow-smoked brisket and ribs and house-made sausages. Phil's BBQ names mesquite-grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken, and sandwiches. Coops West Texas BBQ names Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Southwestern Jerk Chicken, and Pork Ribs.

What price information do San Diego BBQ joints publish?

The Pig's Gig BBQ prices a Brisket Plate at $22.95 for ½ pound of meat, choice of two sides, bread and house bbq sauce. Coops West Texas BBQ prices Beef Brisket at Pound $27. Smoke and Glory BBQ prices Half Chicken at $15.95.

Which San Diego BBQ joints smoke with wood?

Phil's BBQ names mesquite-grilled baby back ribs. BULLSSMOKINGBBQ names nothing but wood chips to smoke our meats. Grand Ole BBQ names authentic, wood-smoked barbecue.

Which San Diego BBQ joints are open on Sunday?

Phil's BBQ lists Monday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grand Ole BBQ lists Tuesday through Sunday 12PM to 9PM. Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew lists Thursday to Sunday 11AM to 8PM. Smoke and Glory BBQ lists Daily 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. BULLSSMOKINGBBQ lists Every Day 11am to 9pm.

Which San Diego BBQ joints list brisket?

The Pig's Gig BBQ names 12-hour smoked brisket and a Brisket Plate. Grand Ole BBQ names slow-smoked brisket. Coops West Texas BBQ prices Beef Brisket at Pound $27.

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