Big Bubba's Bad BBQ

I can’t rate the food. I can’t rate the service and really can’t rate the atmosphere because I WAS DENIED SERVICE. Why…. I have a service dog. I went early (about 4:30pm) with a guest. Upon entering, I was ignored by a server while the cashier stared at my dog with a disgusted look on her face. I tried to order…. She didn’t take my order opting to tell me to take a paper menu and go to a table. I had a polite conversation with a lady feeding her baby. After 20 minutes, we walked toward the counter only to witness the wait staff cracking jokes. We were the only customers in the restaurant so I can only interpret their actions as refusing to serve us. I am a disabled veteran. What a shame.

We had the smoked chicken, brisket, cheeseburger, and pork belly salad. They were all terrible and looked and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for days. The chicken was very dry. The brisket didn’t really look like brisket. Very bland. The pork belly salad was a ton of lettuce with barely any meat. The meat was great and dry and I could barely chew it. We are SO disappointed especially for the price!!!! The inside is cool and definitely good for kids but the food was so awful I couldn’t believe it.

We were in town and this restaurant had previously been recommended. The lady taking our order was very nice and helpful, and our food came out extremely quickly. For how quick it was it may have been the best ribs i have ever had. The Mac and Cheese was easily top 5 ever as well, which was a big surprise. This place made we wish I had one of these at home, in fact, i have been having dreams about the ribs.... and I have begun regretting not ordering an extra order to go of food. As i write this review i want to eat some. Also, there was a family in there and they were having a lot of fun with the games, an old school electronic fortune teller mining looking guy, and the jail cells around a couple tables.

We came here during Mid-State fair, and it was really great. For us, the service was lightning quick, it was ready right after we got our drinks. The portions were WOW big, the ribs were so tasty, I could only eat 3. The meat literally fell off the bone. Will definitely return.

Wow! These were the best ribs I've ever had! They were so tender and juicy, I didn't use any sauce at all. Sides were also delicious--beans, especially. Portions were generous, enough for lunch the next day. Only complaint (happy accident, actually) is that my husband ordered Mac n cheese and received macaroni salad instead. So I got half the salad, which was wonderful! It's one of the best values in Paso. We'll definitely be coming back!

this plas is really nice they have some claw machines for the kids that actually let you win the brisket was delicious and they slushi mixed drinks are also very scrumptious would go again

Had the smoked chicken. Didn’t eat all of it for fear of getting sick as it didn’t look or taste cooked all the way through. Garlic fries come with Parmesan, which would be fine except I can’t have dairy and nowhere on the menu did it mention Parmesan. You should also beware of the hidden prices on the back side of the menu. One side of the menu lists some sides like salad and fries for a dollar more than the other side. When I asked about the higher charge, the staff acted like I should have read their mind and known which charge was correct. Pros: beans were good. Atmosphere is interesting. Tri-tip was pretty good. Salads were basic but good.

perfect road trip stop, love the ambiance, delicious food, super cool photo ops

I have had hesitation about going to Bubba's, because of their recent reviews and average rating. But I wanted BBQ, and I wanted it now. The gf and I had easy parking in the rear parking lot, and stepped in. Very cute! Themed, on a ranch (or prison!), I found it clean and cute...and smelled great. Yes, sandwiches are a bit pricey (~$19), but they have plates, salads, and my recommendation, get meat by the pound with a couple of sides. I had the Pulled Pork, and it was smokey and tender, with delicious slaw on a fresh bun. Really liked it. The gf got the sexy turkey leg, and sent it back -- very dry and all she could taste was smoke (I agreed). She got a brisket plate instead, and loved it (I also agreed). They earn my vote. Not a cool place, but very good for groups or families.

Driving north from San Diego, driving up the iconic 101 we left San Luis Obispo and decided to eat in Paso Robles since we had never been there. Typical BBQ menu but very expensive. $22 for a brisket sandwich. We got 2 double "smash" burgers on a "buttered" brioche bun $13 each. We decided to share a basket of fries for a whooping $9.99, figuring for that high dollar price there would be plenty for two people to share. Once we found a table, ironically right behind us they were doing studio shots of perfect dishes that looked amazing, delicious, and generous, so I was expecting the high dollar meal to be exceptional. What was plopped down, with no semblance of hospitality etiquette, was a small bun completely soaked with grease, as was the flimsy paper holding it. The bread was wet with grease, especially the bottom, and couldn't be picked up. A leaf of lettuce twice the size of the bun hung out all around. The entire greasy mess had been smashed down, bun and all to an unappetizing, unattractive, and greasy puck. I returned to the counter with my basket, asking if they would use my burger for their photo op. The woman who was the manager, possibly the owner, agreed to do it over, a bit petulantly. She proclaimed "It's a smash burger." I would encourage her to do a bit of research on what exactly defines a REAL smash burger in the culinary world - it's actually a very particularly defined and prepared burger - this wasn't it. Oh, and the $10 fries were about the size of a single basket anywhere else that would have cost $5. When she came to bring the redo burger back, there was no smile or, "Hope this is better for you; y'all come back now ya hear!" Maybe she already figured we wouldn't. I left it on the table I took no photo out of pity for the poor burger that already looked ashamed to exist, leaking grease and regret into the red plastic basket. If you find yourself hungry in Paso Robles - ease on down the road. Giving Bubba's one star was me being exceptionally generous.

What a waste of time and money. The good was absolutely terrible. It was obvious just looking at the food they cooked us. The smash burger should have been called The Hit by a truck burger. The order of onion rings should have been called the Onion Rings called The No More Than Four Rings. That's how many I got. Another person ordered the TriTip. He reported it to be dry and not very good. His onion rings order was also 4. My other friend had chicken. I found It in the back of my refrigerator the next day uneaten . Need I say I won't be back,?

Really good dining experience. The jail cells are a fun way to have dinner. My kids got a kick out of being "locked up." The food was good, but the prices are high. The location internally is on good condition, but the bridge is in need of repairs.

You asked for a mediocre review, Bubba's Smokehouse in Paso Robles is... fine. If you're in the mood for barbecue and you're in the area, it's an option. The pulled pork was reasonably tender, and the brisket wasn't offensively dry, though it also didn't exactly melt in your mouth. Their sauces are there, doing what sauces do, adding a bit of flavor if you're so inclined. The sides - mac and cheese, coleslaw - were pretty standard. Nothing to write home about, but they filled a space on the plate. Service was efficient enough, got our food without too much fuss. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a casual barbecue joint. It's not going to blow your mind, but it'll probably satisfy a basic craving for smoked meat without any real surprises, good or bad. It's just Bubba's.

So i use to come here when this place first opened and let me tell you, what a difference. The burgers use to be juicy and I believe it was a half pound patty. They were thick and very delicious. I just came with my daughter and got one side and one jalapeño popper. It was over 50 dollars. Wtf. The burgers were flat and dried out . I could get better at McDonald's for God's sake. I picked up the food and asked for a tray. Nope no tray. How does a burger joint not have a milkshake . This place has totally changed and not good change. I will never come back here. Spend your money some where else.

Short version Assistance - Balance --- Cleanliness - Deliciousness - Environment + Full review This restaurant was once a true icon in the Paso Robles area, it is now a ghost of its former self since changing hands. Assistance - You order pick up and serve yourself like a very poorly designed cafeteria, the woman I encountered during my visit was snide, condescending, and ignored our order then argued it was what we ordered. Not hard to order a pulled pork no slaw and a side of Mac... Balance --- The quality of food is poor + small in quantity / high price. Cleanliness - Unsure if when it was last swept out, visible dust crumbs and dirt in corners, tables were covered in dried stuck in food, drink machine has heavy smell of mildew/algae/mold not sure which but it's an unmistakable stank. Deliciousness - I've been coming to this restaurant since it's creation, only recently having not been there and now everything has changed 100% it tastes bland, yet spicy, and flavorless, the tritip is some other similar and tough cut, it is not a tritip. The pulled pork is 90% tomato sauce with a metallic canned flavor, IDK what happened here but it's sad! Environment + It's still the nostalgic old West fort style building, no servers or busser, no dances, no fun music and happy times, just a big open shack with sad cafeteria food. Summary: This once great restaurant has been bought by someone and corrupted, strangled, insanguinated, by someone who clearly has no idea how to run a business. Sad fact of the area is people came in and invested in these places during the pandemic, with zero regard to what the place was, like some sick slumlord getting out everything in the area. Truly a sad day... Bubbas is no more.

My family of 7 chose this restaurant after a long morning hike-- we were all hungry. Food was delicious. Unfortunately the whole experience was tainted by a $32.27 (+tax) SERVICE CHARGE added to our bill. We ordered at a counter (no wait staff), and picked up our own food at the "pick up" counter. THERE WAS NO SERVICE. When the woman at the register was questioned, she said "oh, that's just what we charge when the bill is more than $140." So-- if our party had split up and ordered two different orders, we would have avoided $35+ dollar fee. TERRIBLE SERVICE. Also-- the restaurant was EMPTY. This wasn't a case of them being crowded and accommodating a large party. What a terrible way to ruin an otherwise good meal.

I go here all the time with my toddler! It's a great place for lunch or dinner. I love everything on the menu but my favorite is the tritip sandwich with macaroni salad. My son can't get enough of the fresh chicken strips and Mac n cheese! The service is always friendly and fast. We also love the laidback family atmosphere.

I'm of the impression that this place HAD its glory days. We came here because it was within walking distance from our hotel, which isn't the best reason/recommendation. There's a lot of fast food places (and a Denny's, for what it's worth) nearby. I had a friend at work whose husband liked it, and I knew where it was located. That's it. My next question is WHEN did they visit this place? I did remember on previous trip to Paso Robles, that we almost visited this place, but, it was busy, and we didn't have time to wait, so we got on the road and went elsewhere. That was then. That sounds like something we would do. This time, the parking lot looked empty. It's around 4:30 pm on a Saturday, December 28th. Interior-wise, the place reminded me of Armadillo Willy's, or a Famous Dave's, up north. We did have someone promptly take our order and print the bill. Food and Beverages-Pork Spare Ribs ($23.49, including the 2.50 upcharge for Mac and Cheese for the one side item), Central Coast BBQ Plate ($24.99, includes 1/2 Chicken, Tri-tip, Baked beans, two half slices of Texas toast and salad), 25 oz. Pacifico (10.49), Mind Haze IPA (8.50) and a 20 percent+ tip (15.00) that you have to automatically include on the payment BEFORE you know if the food is any good. I'm not found of that practice. So, as I'm signing the CC payment, the food is ready for pickup. No table service, plastic utensils, and you bus your table. There's a basic BBQ sauce on the table. I kind of assumed there would be more varieties of BBQ sauce over merely one type. Food- kind of dry. This is why it was ready before I finished signing the bill. The chicken was kind of dry. It needed the BBQ sauce. My husband's spare ribs looked okay, but, again, it needed the BBQ sauce. The mac and cheese? It was okay, but tasted like the predictable, pre-made, nuked in a bag, mac and cheese that we've had at other restaurants. The baked beans, not that exceptional. It was more like something I can open from a can at home. There wasn't anything impressive about the place or the food. It's probably good for someone with a less adventurous palate. It's on par with some catering service that would be used for a corporate event/lunch, wouldn't offend anyone, and met the required specifications of the client. I just thought it would be better. It was overpriced and mediocre. For the amount of money we paid, I would, at least, expect table service. We could do better at a Chili's restaurant. On the following day, I was informed of a better place in downtown Paso Robles. That's for next time. We had to get back on the road.

Passing thru Paso I had a hankering for a brisket sandwich. However the sandwich at Bubba's was $19.99!!! Unwilling to pay such a price I settle on a cheeseburger slider. The burger was decent, fries were good. But I am still smarting on how jacked up the BBQ prices were. Bummer.

I am very dissatisfied we are locals and they charged us 6.95 for a Texas Twinkie which is absurd to me I make them all the time was trying to order a nice dinner for my husband I'm not sure we will order again

We hadn't been there for several years. But it was elegant evening in town last night so we didn't want to fight the crowd but not go all the way out of town so we ended up at Bubbas. I had the brisket sandwich which was very good. But it came with a small dish of corn. Which was meh. Very bland. I would have liked the potato chips they offer as a side instead. Not sure who came up with corn?? Not even on a cob. Just a strange choice. Anyway it was freezing outside & they had the a/c on. When we asked to turn it off ( blowing right on our table.) the waitress kinda snapped & seemed very annoyed. That cost her two stars.

First time here. The empty parking lot at dinner time was my first clue to being underwhelmed. Ordered a combo of brisket and pulled pork along with coleslaw and chili beans. Portions were large but unlike most BBQ place, you don't get a bread (corn bread, toast, etc.). I had to go back and order overpriced Texas toast. And when guests orders are ready, the staff announces their name and says, "Come get it." It's condescending. How about saying, "__________, Your order is ready." Or, "_______, Come on up and get your delicious meal." ? Attention to little details would make guests feel less like they are in a cafeteria. As for the food, the brisket was tender but salty. Pork was good, slaw was ok, beans were good. It wasn't anything to write home about. Atmosphere was charming. Overall, it was a decent meal but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. Looking at other reviews and the empty parking lot, I doubt this restaurant will be able to keep its doors open.

The food was alright. The lady at the counter seemed a bit annoyed. Not very good customer service. Expensive for a place you order at a counter, pick up your order, and bus your own table.

The food was OK. The service was not good. I do not recommend the sausage or the Mac n cheese. The chicken and ribs were ok.

Disappointing Experience with Poor Customer Service We made a 2.5-hour drive specifically to dine at this BBQ restaurant, as it had been a longtime favorite of my husband during his time working in Paso Robles. Unfortunately, our recent experience did not live up to expectations. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Christina, who we later learned is the manager. As the menu had changed over the years, we had a few clarifying questions. My husband inquired about the portion sizes of the single meat combo versus the double meat combo. Instead of offering a helpful response, Christina replied with an unnecessarily snarky tone, saying, "Well, it says 4 right?!"--even though the double combo did not list a quantity, which was the reason for our question. When our food arrived, I had ordered mac and cheese, beans, brisket, and ribs. Unfortunately, the brisket was extremely tough--so much so that I could not eat it. Normally, I avoid complaining, but given the cost and my dissatisfaction, my husband encouraged me to speak up. I approached a server and asked if I could exchange the brisket for tri-tip. She initially responded dismissively, implying I received what I ordered. After I calmly explained the situation, she said she would check with the kitchen but never returned. After waiting several minutes, I went to the counter to follow up. A staff member there told me he couldn't approve a replacement, at which point Christina intervened. Rather than listening empathetically, Christina approached with a defensive attitude. I politely explained that the brisket was inedible and asked for a replacement or refund. She insisted that the brisket was freshly cut and there was nothing wrong with it. When I reiterated that I couldn't eat it, she refused a refund and demanded to see my plate. I brought it over, showing I had only eaten one piece. She then told me she would give me some tri-tip, but I needed to take my plate back--she wouldn't bring it to me. I asked if she needed the brisket returned, and she said no, she just wanted to make sure I hadn't eaten most of it. She provided four small slices of tri-tip--significantly less than the original portion--and refused to give me the owner's contact information, stating she would pass along any complaints herself. The entire interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessarily hostile. I was treated as though I was trying to take advantage of the situation, despite being calm and respectful throughout--especially with my child present. Overall, this was a deeply disappointing experience. The food was overpriced and underwhelming, and the customer service was unacceptable. I would caution others to reconsider before dining here.

No, no, no, no. What a shame and disappointment. So much has changed over the years and none of it for the better. Came here once during fair and the brisket sandwich was pretty good, so good in fact that I decided to bring my entire family here to celebrate a dual-birthday. What a mistake, I felt so embarrassed to have even suggested this place. First of all, we tried to sit in the jail cell but had too many people (had same amount during fair sitting in the jail cell area- but suppose they were too busy then to realize) and rudely got told to go sit elsewhere... okay, no big deal. Going up to order, this lady was so incredibly unfriendly and rude. They do not offer kids' meals here, so having to pay a hefty price for some chicken strips and fries for young kids was just plain whack. Everything is an upcharge, even if it's not stated, it is. Onion rings listed as a side, but be prepared, you will pay the price. Half of the orders of food were cold (ribs icy, chicken strips cold). One of the members in our party went to order a drink at the bar and waited 15 minutes before someone showed up to take the order. There is a better BBQ joint downtown charging the same kind of prices. Go there.

OK, cute place. Nice decor and in these days of high prices at least the portions are reasonable. Brisket was good tender, 8 ounce portion with one side. The sides are mediocre but the brisket was good. The sausage platter was pretty basic sliced, smoked but not much flavor. Only one BBQ sauce on the table. I've eaten BBQ all over. Memphis, St Luis, Dallas etc. so I love good BBQ. I can see why only 3 stars it's just OK, not the worst but not even in contention for good BBQ.

Bought $50 of brisket and more than half of it was fat. Will not be going back. It use to be good.

I've tried Bubbas take-out a few times and the food was good. This past Tuesday the kids and I dined in for the first time. The service was great! All very friendly.. The food "Fire" as the kids say lol. Our orders came out hot and fresh everything was amazing. That's all the kids keep talking about. Especially my daughter she's a little Chicken Tender critic and says Canes could never beat bubbas for her. Little miss picky even loved the garlic fries. Very good environment will definitely be returning to dine in of course. I could only get a picture of the wings. Waaaa.

Well, I tend to try to find something nice to say about every place we eat, however this place made it hard...the only thing nice I can find is that they took so much time to decorate it they ran out of money to hire good help... The woman that took our order could have taken some etiquette lessons as she was so rude to everyone we were afraid to ask too many questions. I ordered a drink, instead of asking the size I wanted (20oz) she pretty much slammed a 32 oz cup on the counter...when I asked for my sandwich to be cut in half she huffed and acted like I was asking for a million dollar discount... The pulled pork sandwich was bland and full of fat, and the coleslaw on top was, um yeah... then to top it off there is a sign on the tables {Bus your own table} and I put my arm on the table as I was reaching for something and it stuck to the table....so as I have nothing else good to say I will just end my little slice of negativity...I'm sorry about this!!!!

We stopped here for lunch on our way from Santa Cruz to SoCal. Other than being a little pricey, it was great. We got the Western Sausage sandwich and the Pulled Pork sandwich, both with Bubba's Beans on the side. The sandwiches were delicious. The beans were a little soupy for our taste. This seems like a cool place to go if you have little kids. The ambiance/atmosphere is engaging and they even have two tables that are in a "jail cell," which I know my kids would have loved when they were small. The service was fast and friendly. I'd consider stopping here again.

Fountain PEPSI and PEPSI ZERO! I haven't been here in YEARS. It's exactly the same minus the bull. I'm sure Covid took care of that. There is a full bar where is where I've spent most of my previous visits lol. You walk up to the counter to order. Choose from several BBQ options like combo plates, sandwiches, and salads. We had pulled pork sandwiches and a brisket sandwiches. The meat was SO tasty and tender.

We always make this a place to stop at when in the area. Great bbq and great ambiance. Food is ready quickly but quality is high! I've tried their hot chicken sandwhich in the past and trust everyone when they say it's HOT. I was not able to eat more than 2 bites at the time. Not sure what the spice level was but I didn't make the same mistake twice. Tri trip and brisket is the way to go. Sides are good although I haven't tried their Mac and cheese yet. Only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because it's pricey compared to other bbq places I've tried. Anywhere from +3-5. Still recommend you try them out though.

Sadly I have nothing good to say about this place, They do false advertising. They have never taken down their apparently old pricing. I called to talk with a manager who was very rude. She refused to honor the price listed on their web site and hung up on me . I asked her to please explain why they have not taken down their old menu and prices and I quote" well you can call google and tell them to take it down" I was shocked that she would even suggest something like to a customer. Rather than offering some kind of discount for the confusion and fault on their end. They will never have my business !! I would much rather give my hard earned money to a place that values their customers and respects how they talk to the paying public that actually pays their salaries and keeps their doors open. upper management should deal with their old web site and consider carefully who they put in the position of management for their store front!!

First time at Bubba's BBQ in Paso Robles. The place is nice and great for kids with some arcade games to keep them entertained. The food was good, but the overall experience could've been better. The lady at the register wasn't very friendly and didn't offer any suggestions, which would've been helpful. Also, the hot sauce wasn't as hot as expected--wish it had more kick.

Family friendly restaurant with good food! This is the place that will not disappoint. Located right off of the freeway! Easy to find! Fun decor! We came across this place as we were driving by and decided to give it a shot! I am so glad we did. Loved the decor and jail cells that have a table for 4 in each. There are 2. It's also fun for pictures. The service was great! The nice lady who took our order was helpful and very nice. Our food was ready quickly. The portions are generous. I ordered the pork ribs. They were tender and juicy. The meat came right off of the bone. Delicious! It came with their homemade chips. Yum! Their Mac N Cheese is so delicious and made with love. It's cheesy and full of flavor! This is my favorite mac n cheese. Give this cool and unique place a try with the family. You will love it!!

Highly over priced for what you get! Not good service. The lady taking orders was so rude and just gave us dirty looks. Paying extra for onion rings instead of fries as a side and you literally get 3. Will not be back ever again.

I love this place. I stop by when I'm going to family in Monterey. Today stopped and got a tri tip and it was overdone. Like my meat on the rarer side. Will try again

First experience was in 2007 over the years it has declined. Last visited in 2021 it was worth the visit. Today is the last time. My wife and I both agreed on that. Counter service only, serve yourself your own drinks, find your own take out boxes, flatware, condiments and bus your own table, per requested note on napkin dispenser makes me wonder if the tables get sanitzed, surprised we didn't have to do that, had to walk up to the counter to retrieve our food, which was mediocre. Brisket wasn't fresh, lacked in flavor, very little smoked flavor to it. Nobody cared about our food and service, but yet wanted a tip! Constant over the loud speaker mentioned a customer's name and said come and get it! $46 for basket of fries, side of pulled pork, and a Brisket sandwich during lunch time hours no drinks. Very unfriendly and uninviting environment! I live 5.5 hours away and when traveling 101 I would look forward to Bubbas, never again.

Always a go to anytime you stop in Paso Robles. The food is delicious. The drinks are cold. The staff is friendly and service is quick.

What an interesting place! We stopped here while traveling through so had never even heard of it. First impressions walking in was the atmosphere was awesome. 5/5 stars. They have have an old-timey water fountain when you walk in, everything is decorated like an old country western saloon, complete with two "jail cells" that you can eat in. Super creative and fun. Next thing we noticed was how cold it was. We came here on a cold rainy day and really wanted a warm escape from the weather. We didn't get that-- we literally could see our breath inside with how cold it was. Also, the table we ate at wasn't clean, there was barbecue sauce stuck on the table still. Seemed like they could have been a little short staffed this day though. Food was great! Enjoyed the flavors of the brisket best, and the pulled pork and ribs were also great. The turkey leg was HUGE so portion size was great but it was a little dry, and so was the tri tip. Wish everything was a little warmer too. The salad was good to see as a fresh option but needed more toppings than just carrots (maybe some red onion at least). Staff were super nice and friendly and we felt very welcomed. The soundtrack was mostly sad or mad country songs, felt like it didn't quite match the atmosphere they were going for. I felt like they're close to greatness. Change a few things and they'd be at 5 stars.

I have not been to bubba's for long time and wanted to give it a go. Prices super expensive for how mediocre the food was and not only that the women who took our order was super rude as we were ordering. My kids went to the counter to exchange dollars for quarters the lady told them we don't do that. Very poor customer service

Beware the bartender will serve you till you're drunk and she will not cut you off. She will instead call the cops on you so you can get a DUI ticket. I do not know why she did this she could've simply asked me that I have had too much to drink, but she did not do that instead. She lets you get drunk so you can tip her more and she gets more money for the business. The place is always empty. I do not know how they keep up with their bills and the manager was rude. She told me to fuck off when I asked her. Why didn't she cut me off?

food tased terrible my ribs were mush and the person who took our order didn't even speak English do not come

BAD Bubbas BBQ Food made my family ill (3 out of the 6). Service Terrible. My family of 6 went in mid afternoon, after coming a long way and stopped at Bubba's for convenience of location (hotel). Dark hair, woman had a major attitude. No one but two other people in restaurant. This is not the original Bubbas and sprinkles of red chili so apparently to address bad food, is not the answer.

You have to wonder about a beef place that only gives you a plastic knife to cut your meat. That it cut easily is a testament to how tender the meat is! I had the brisket with a side salad; still KETO. The portion is generous, several thick slices of meat. It's really good, too. I'm picky about Ranch dressing, and theirs was clearly not from some bottle. It had a lot of body & good flavor. The patio is spacious and I loved the bonfire. Service was pleasant and quick. Will definitely be back.

When we got there we were rudely told that there is a party and we would have to eat outside. which we don't mind. However, the lady at the register made sure to tell us multiple times with a rude mannerism. When we tried to order drinks we couldn't order what we wanted because the lady didn't have a button. It was a full bar and shouldn't have mattered. Lastly we recieved our food and not only was it incredibly bland and over cooked. The pork ribs smelled and tasted like fish, meaning they went bad before they were cooked. Definitely not going there again. wonder how they are still in business.

Wonderful food , atmosphere and very close to the freeway. Bbq is good , fresh and delicious

Food was okay. Lady in the front was rude. I didn't fully understand the menu and she was no help. Somewhat rude as well. My husband asked for an additional plate to share our meal and one of the staff members was reaching over to hand it to him but the same lady question the need for the second plate. My husband asked her what the issue was and she rudely handed it over. Not planning on coming back.

Good food! Good service! Fire pit out front! What more do you need......good beer! I think I'll come back tomorrow and try the ribs with one of those Mundo beers they serve. Good stuff!

the pork were great I would definitely go back!!! I was really wanting BBQ !! There was a great place where I used to live and it made me feel like I never left!

Super cool place and great atmosphere. You can smell the delicious BBQ from the street! Lots of TVs and the place was fool of character. We tried the pulled pork and brisket. Both were full of flavor and super moist; the sauces were on point and definitely added to the flavor without overwhelming it. The meats had the right amount of smoke, and overall a great BBQ!

Food was so good and the atmosphere was fun! Would post a picture of the tri tip sandwich but we ate it too fast lol. Definitely stop by here is ya can!

I think "Bad" is the operative word in this restaurants name. Despite having read previous reviews and seeing a less than favorable track record, we decided to give it a go. Should have know the second we walked in at 5:30 on a Friday night, to a nearly-empty restaurant, that it wasn't worth eating here. First, the prices are ridiculous, 21 for brisket and ONE side. I laughed out loud that the menu had "4 onion rings" listed for $5. What an absurd price gouge! My husband ordered the brisket, and was informed Mac n cheese would be a price increase of $2, it's comedic at this point. He said no and would do fries, but the cashier wasn't paying attention and kept it on the ticket. I ordered wings and the $12 garlic parmesan fries. The train wreck continues once our name is called to fetch our food. Heaven forbid a tray or something be provided to carry the food, my husband was juggling the plates on the way back. Set the food down, and the only thing that looked palatable (and thankfully was), we're the fries. His brisket was pretty colorless, and come to find out that it was not only dry but genuinely cold. His extra $2 mac and cheese could've been mistaken for mashed potatoes. Truly it was just a lump of mush. My wings were pretty obviously microwaved, the skin was soft, and the meat was gummy. The ranch that came with them was flavorless and hot. The reprieve and only reason I didn't give it a 1 star review is the fries, delicious. We came in hoping to have some drinks and hang out. No one was at the bar, and the vibe was way too odd to want to drink. Not to mention the wet washing rags on the tables... Weird Would absolutely not recommend. They obviously are relying on the captive market with the nearby hotels. Could see why they wouldn't get return customers.

Wow !this my top test ever by far. I wish we could have ability to give 6 stars for this place . We have orders tri tip / pulled pork / brisket sandwiches. Smoked meat melting too m Hun was toasty and soft same time "don't ask how it's possible " Interior was amazing . With 2 jail cells built in for those who don't finish their food haha. I was tempted to leave the kids there and continue with journey. JK I wish they removed those big boxes at the end (to go box thanks to Covid . Restrooms were clean but could use so western theme decorations as well. Outside patio was small but cozy . Staff were friendly, helpful and respectful. It's 200 miles from my home but I'll be back soon

We came in from out of town and were staying near here so walked over to try California BBQ. The are low key, having to walk up to the cash register and order from the overhead menu board. Come to find out, there i\are missing items on the board. I had to show the cashier their website to order a item, a couple plate combo dish. It came with 1/2 chicken, grilled tip brisket, salad, beans and toast. It was almost enough for two, so I asked for a side of French fries. The cashier did not hear my extra side order and when we were called to pick up our order, lo nd behold, no fries. I had to place another order for just the fries.. well, they did not have old fries waiting to get ordered, so. We received freshly cooked and piping hot fries, about 4 minutes later. That was nice. The chicken and brisket were nicely done and smoked well and the brisket was very lean. The salad was in a paper container and nothing special. The beans were sorely lacking in barbecued flavor, with way too many chunks of tomato and kidney and pork and beans style second beans, and did nothing to achieve any barbecued beans distinction. A sign on the table asked us to bus our own table. As I stated, very low key with some hits and a few misses.

christina at the bar was amazing . great drinks. coming back for sure! She was there for me in time of need and great conversation