Papalo BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · La Mesa

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"Following stints in North Park and the East Village, chef Drew Bent’s Sonoran-style barbecue outfit is now permanently located in East County where the downtown La Mesa restaurant is offering up cocktails and draft beer to pair with frequent specials and Papalo favorites like smoked mole barbecue chicken and smoked cherry pecan-glazed pork ribs and seasonal desserts." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo, Paolo Bicchieri

Where to Eat Barbecue in San Diego Right Now

8323 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 Get directions

sonoranbbq.com
@papalopapalopapalo

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