Gorilla Barbeque

Love the atmosphere and the vibe is incredible. I thought the food was good but not great. I got the chicken BBQ sandwhich, first off massive portion which is awesome! Also it comes on a super fresh hoggie roll. The chicken itself I thought was a little dry, but I loved how it came in big chopped pieces as opposed to a shredded option like you usually get at most BBQ places. I also love that they added very little sauce in the sandwich and you could just add your own. It was a meat forward sandwich which I love. The sandwhich combo comes with a side I got coleslaw which was fine. If the chicken was just a little more moist I would have given this place 5 stars through and through. I think next time I might try ribs, brisket or pork.

This spot has been on my list for the past 3 years and haven’t had an opportunity to stop by or they were closed. WELL WORTH THE WAIT! 1/2 rack of ribs and brisket were super tender, the ribs were also fall off the bone soft. Both had a nice bark was nice and smoke ring shows how long it’s been in the smoker and the bbq sauce was a nice complement to the meat. Mac n cheese was flavorful, I think I taste Gouda and and a little heat from it. Very satisfying. Potatoe salad was creamy and light, good mouth contrast with everything we got. Corn bread made from scratch and has chunks of corn in it. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cool little spot off highway 1 inside of an orange trailer. Waited 30ish minutes and spent $55 dollars for everything above plus a soda. Split between two people and had left overs. Worth it and would definitely come back.

The best BBQ that I have had in a long time the Brisket melted in your mouth and the ribs are amazing. Triple D visited there and that is how I found about this great BBQ, the owner was very friendly and I enjoyed talking with her.

This food is good. Got the pulled pork sandwich and the brisket sandwich and the meat was juicy and perfectly cooked. Saw this place on my way to Grey Whale Cove and saw the long line stretching down the street so thought it would be worth a gander and boy was I not mistaken. The sauce that comes with the sandwich has just the right amount of spice to it to really set off meat and give it that extra flavor. Got the last of the brisket and really glad I did because it was amazing, perfect amount of fat on the meatband bbq to perfection. The sides are tasty though I would recommend the potato salad the most had loads of flavor and no onions which is a plus for me. The cornbread is good comes in a little muffin though I wish it had been warmed and came with butter. The beans in rice was bland had no spices at all I guess I could have mixed in the sandwich sauce but hindsight always 20/20 right. They had a lot of canned beverages to choose from but I am most appreciative that they had Squirt as thats my favorite and most places don't carry it. Staff is great and friendly and the service is super fast by the time I finished my order the food was out in about a minute no joke, so if you're in the mood for BBQ or just good food in general definitely check this place out.

Smokey, yummy, deliciousness! Takeout spot that has a small inviting counter to order. The pulled pork sandwich came on the softest roll, piled high with tender, smokey pork, and a tasty BBQ sauce on the side that was equally sweet and spicy. The perfect fit for the pork. Don't even get me started on the mac and cheese! I am definitely a cheese head, and this side was THE BEST Mac I have ever had! Creamy, rich, and savory sauce on fat perfectly cooked Mac, with the bread crumb crisp to finish it off. So good! The prices are high but reflect the quality of food (I paid about $15 for this combo and canned soda, but it could be easily shared between two people). There isn't any seating, but you are a short drive away from the beautiful Pacifica Beach where you can devour some amazing BBQ while watching the surfers glide by. 🤙

We've been coming here periodically for over a decade and I can say with high confidence that the quality has been consistently degrading. The first time we came, we found the portions huge and the meat fresh and tender. The flavor was phenomenal, the prices reasonable, and the hours convenient. Now they are only open three days a week. We arrived 30 minutes after opening on a Friday presuming that we will get the freshest possible meat. Instead we found the brisket very dry and flavorless and the portion quite small for an unreasonable price. The ribs were huge, but under-done and lacking flavor (all you could taste was pork fat). The BBQ sauce tasted old. Pasta in the Mac & Cheese was over-cooked and the flavor was over-powered by the spices/rub mixed-in. Plus, as you can see from the menu from 2017, they've gotten rid of the combo platters to streamline the menu. But it makes ordering a decent variety for a small number of people impractical. We no longer plan to make lunch at Gorilla a central part of our day trips up to Pacifica from Mountain View...not worth it anymore, especially with it being 100% take-out.

Not as good as it was pre pandemic. Got chicken sandwich that had three bones in, side of Mac n cheese was tiny (2-3 bites). Pulled pork was very fatty and wasn’t crisp. Got lean brisket which was ok, but overall, very expensive for what you get.

Was looking for some good Cali bbq, found this and I do have to say that the bbq itself definitely lives up to the hype. Not the best I’ve ever had but the best I’ve had in Cali! I had the brisket and Mac n cheese. First the star; the brisket. The meat was super tender and juicy, moist with the perfect amount of fat and char. Taste was very good and overall it was just a great example of bbq, not just for the west coast but in general. I’d give the brisket a 4.7/5 star rating! The Mac n cheese, well it was a disappointment. Not sure if it’s always like this but the noodles were to soft almost to the point of being soggy, the cheese sauce was nice and thick but something was just off about it. Flavor was okay but nothing to write home about. It seemed like this was not freshly made and I was really disappointed in the Mac. My rating would be a 1.5/5 stars for this. Overall not sure if I just got an older batch of Mac or what, but the bbq itself is what redeemed them and I would go again just for that.

This is a great spot before or after your beach adventures. It hasn't changed much in the last 10 years. Food tastes exactly as i remember which is a good sign. The line outside is sometimes hit or miss but if you come like an hour after opening, we've had success with no line. Here's what to get: 1) ribs - get mixed - lean and fatty 2) hot links 3) Mac and cheese 4) optional- potato salad but note, it's unique! It's like mashed potatoes. Not your traditional Potato salad.

I'm not too sure what the hype is about this place, but after reading some reviews - it seems like there is a new chef? I had Gorilla Barbeque bookmarked for quite some time. Decided to check it out because I was in the area and there was no line. Ordered a rack of ribs, beans and cornbread. The ribs were pretty good and we were given sides of barbeque sauce. The beans were not good - it was plain and bland. The cornbread was not great either. Luckily, the ribs were good. But, not good enough to care to come back to try anything else. Super bummed since I saw this place highly reviewed and it's been on my list for so long to try.

I've driven by this place many times and was finally in the area while they were open (they're only open Friday-Sunday starting at noon). I was really looking forward to trying it out, but overall, the experience was just okay. I had the beef brisket and the pulled pork; both had good flavor, but the brisket wasn't as tender as I've had at other spots, and the pulled pork was a little on the dry side. I also tried the cornbread, which had a nice flavor but was a bit dry and crumbly. Service was fine, nothing standout. Glad I finally got to check it out, but not sure I'd go out of my way for it again.

I don't even understand what people like about this place ...Safeway has better ribs and sides and is cheaper. Also they have never done anything to improve their service. Their hours are unreliable , their days open are unreliable, they won't do anything about the issue that they only have one door for people to go in and of... which includes stairs that people always block and they do nothing about It's a real issue for people who are handicapped and can't walk well to have to fight up and downstairs This place is glad to take your money but won't do anything to help with the issue that they create on their stairs and entrance

They opened as soon as the clock hit 12. 10/10. The ribs are the best in the bay. Sides are good too.

GORILLA BARBECUE (GB) in Pacifica at 2145 Coast Hwy has been smoking it up since 2006! Ribs, chicken, hot links & sides. Bonus: housemade BBQ sauce. Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon until sold out! Even the Flavortown man, Guy Fieri, made his famous visit here. GB is set in an old red refurbished train so it's takeout with most people eating in their car, taking it to the beach or home to eat. Believe there's some outdoor seating during the summer but it's pretty cool weather year round. Five stars on the smoky, barbecue mains with a few points off for okay sides and no seating. I don't mind on the latter point but I know it bugs some people. You see the menu posted outside where the usual queue of people waiting patiently to get inside to order. When they run out of barbecue that's it, doors closed for the day even if posted closing hours. Believe now it does say closed when they run out of barbecue! Staff is welcoming and helpful with questions on their barbecue offerings. Ordered: Half Rack Ribs 1/2 lb. Lean brisket 1/2 lb. Fatty brisket (YES!!!!) Half Barbecued Chicken Sides: Mac n' cheese, Coleslaw Complimentary: Housemade BBQ sauce, or ask for the Housemade Habanero BBQ sauce Overall, consistently good barbecue! The HALF RACK OF RIBS, BARBECUE CHICKEN, HALF POUND FATTY BRISKET was smoky, tender, moist and flavorful, with or without housemade BBQ sauce. For an extra kick, ask for the housemade Habanero BBQ sauce. The LEAN BRISKET, while just as smoky and flavorful, was a tad dry without the extra fat to maintain its moistness. No worries, pile this smoky LEAN BRISKET into a sandwich, some house-made BBQ sauce, topped w/coleslaw and it's all good! GORILLA BARBECUE is a definite local favorite. Their barbecue is solid but get in there before all the smoky, barbecue runs out for the day! See you there!

I've been wanting to try this place for years. But the long line has always been a little off putting. But today the stars were aligned and there was no line at 1:30PM. I finally went inside and was pleasantly surprised how nice, clean, and well organized they were. I didn't expect it since the outside is so simple. The young woman behind the counter was very helpful and super friendly. Answering my stupid questions like does the sandwich come with lettuce and tomatoes with a pleasant smile that implied you don't know how good this sandwich is going to be without it. Of course she was fully correct. I don't eat beef or pork, but was looking forward to the chicken. After considering my options I got the chicken sandwich with peppers added. See pictures. The sandwiches come with one side. I picked the coleslaw. The sandwich is served on a soft French style roll with simply the chicken meat and very limited toppings. It doesn't need any toppings because the meat is so well cooked and so delicious on its own. Yet I still got the peppers. It was perfect and very satisfying. There is no seating at the restaurant. It's all to-go. The menu is limited, but what they do they do very well. Looking forward to the next time I go and trying different sides. Maybe next time I'll try the half chicken. :)

I've wanted to try Gorilla many times when I pass by here. After trying it out recently, it's something I can pass on next time. Situated across from the beach inside an old train caboose, Gorilla serves the BBQ basics (ribs, links, chicken, brisket). You can order by the lb or as a sandwich combo. I tried the brisket (you can choose fatty, lean or mixed) and I chose fatty. What I found lacking was any sort of rub or flavor to the meat. It looked bland. Though some pieces were fatty, there were some pretty dry ones in my order. Inside, there was no where to see the meats as well, which I appreciate when I visit other BBQ spots. I like to see the piles of meat, their outer layer of rub and even the staff slicing into the meats to fulfill my order. Didn't get that here, and the food didn't impress me much.

Should have listened to the reviews. Brisket was dry dry dry. 1/2 rack of pork ribs I thought would be baby rack. Full size, fatty and no flavor. I look forward to having the meat fall off the bone...not having to pry off. Lots of folks came in and asked for the chicken, but they were out. Sorry, probably won't be back to try again. There are better barbecue options in SF. Nice folks, friendly but something was just off.

I fun little bbq spot on the side of the pacific highway in a train car. I thought their bbq sauce was pretty good. However their brisket was a bit tough and hard to chew through. I liked their ribs though but felt a bit underwhelming for a bbq spot

Unfortunately our recent order made me drop a star. Usually both the ribs and chicken are 1000% amazing but only the chicken was worth raving about. The ribs were very dry and tough, maybe the kitchen was just having an off day. We ordered well before closing time so I don't think the ribs had the chance to sit all day and coagulate. I guess even the best places sometimes miss. We'll give them a pass since their chicken has been consistently good. Try it before it quickly sells out. I guarantee you'll fall in love. Lastly, a whole chicken will feed you for a few days so if you're not a fan of leftovers, choose the halfsie :)

This place definitely changed, I use to get the ribs all the time before Covid and the ribs were huge, meaty and hella good. After Covid, looks and taste like it's dry and thin. So, sad, I wonder why they changed so much to point when I think of ribs, it's no longer here.

The first time I tried Gorilla BBQ I had a combo meal with brisket, sausage and pulled pork and though it was okay. This time, I wanted a 2 meat combo of chicken and ribs was talked into ordering a whole chicken with the half rack of ribs and thought the meat was excellent. The ribs and chicken were full of smoky flavor and you could see smoke ring. The meat was juicy and pull apart tender. The combo comes with a choice of 2 sides, beans and rice, a corn muffin and BBQ sauce. I thought the bbq sauce was well balanced. Their mac n cheese is okay, as is their potato salad. The corn muffin was pretty good. The portions are very generous and my most recent meal was eaten over multiple days and still tasted delicious! Some times the line can be pretty long but on this most recent visit I waited 2 minutes to order and 5 minutes for the food. Parking is available in their lot, which can be a bit crazy given that there are no painted lines. There is no seating so be prepared to eat in your car or on your car or take your food elsewhere. The staff is friendly and it's clear there's a lot of locals that stop by. It's a simple operation that runs smoothly to get folks in and out.

My family and I have been making the trek to Gorilla BBQ for several years. They have been very consistent. The wait isn't too bad, but be prepared to wait around ~20+ minutes. Make sure to go early so they don't sell out of what you want. WORTH ORDERING: - Ribs: dry style, nice tender meet. Does need the BBQ sauce - Chicken: great flavor! - Mac & Cheese: good flavor, quality cheese and noodles I'D PASS ON: - Rice and Beans, was very watery - Corn Bread, not worth the price Overall, great local joint for BBQ in the Bay! Always fun to take for to go and eat on the beach.

I was not impressed with the BBQ at all, it has an aftertaste that I did not really care for and there was nothing special about the sides. The service was ok, not friendly. It's a take home place so not much ambiance, but interesting that they sell out of a train. The price is also pretty steep, if I had to do it all over again I'd probably head to Armadillo Willy's.

There is nowhere to eat at this location other than in your car. I ride a motorcycle, so I just took my meal home, along with the to-go order of brisket and two sides. The meat is delicious, and gosh, they are not shy about the portions served. I ordered the beans and rice along with their mac and cheese. I'm not a fan of either of those sides. I wrongly thought the beans and rice would be like New Orleans red beans and rice, and it was not. My mistake. The mac and cheese tasted a bit bland. I won't order those sides again, but I will go back for the meat. The staff is very friendly too. A good discovery for me, for sure.

I came to this place on a whim, just happened to be driving and was hungry. There is a lot of parking, and where you order is on a boxcar from a train. Their menu is really simple which makes ordering easy. I had ordered a brisket sandwich, with mac and cheese, and a Dr. Pepper. It came out to $23.62. The girl taking the order was super nice and they were starting to get a bit busy, so the order taking process was straight to the point. I did like how when I ordered the brisket sandwich they gave the option if I wanted lean, fatty, or a mix. The sandwich is really big, which I liked and their side of mac and cheese was a bit small. I didn't really like the mac and cheese to be honest, but it wasn't bad. My boyfriend had ordered potato salad as his side with his sandwich and said it was okay and a little too mushy. The meat itself was really good but a little dry and needed a bit of extra barbecue sauce on it. Their barbecue sauce is good as it's on the sweeter side. I wish they had more options of sauces like mild, medium, and spicy barbecue. The inside of the boxcar is very homey and cute, very aesthetic. And they pop out ordered super fast.

This place has fallen from grace. I haven't been here in a long while despite living close. They're only open for three days a week in a small window of time. Came in because I was getting that "caveman needs meat" hankering. Mind you they no longer have plate meals so everything is à la carte. Ordered 1/2lb of mixed brisket, part lean part fatty, and 1/2 a rack of ribs with a side of mac & cheese and corn bread. BBQ sauce was good too! Brought it home and opened up the brisket to see I was given all lean and the meat was dryer than a grannies panties! The ribs looked anorexic as well. Now for $50+ I was expecting some good bbq but this ain't it! Ive been to some of the best bbq locals in the nation; STL, Texas, and North Carolina, but this bbq makes Cali look so bad. Best part of the meal was the sides, they were good, but not anything mind blowing. All in all I won't be coming back here again and will drive to the city to 4505 BBQ on Divisadero. Such a shame as they are real close.

It's been awhile since I last visited Gorilla Barbecue in Pacifica. Apparently, I didn't give a review and possibly, a place I wanted to revisit to give a fair review. First time (about 10 yrs ago) I had the ribs and mac n cheese and thought it decent (a bit dry, not flavorful) and unfortunately, hadn't been back since. It was 5:30 and mentioned they were out of chicken, pulled pork...and then after we ordered told ribs were out too. I guess we'll go with the brisket which I prefer and friend was offered brisket and links. We both enjoyed the brisket: flavorful, tender, juicy...my friend said the links were "ok" and had a kick. We were the last customers so we both opted not to get any sides but given 3 cornbread each which was nice. Overall, 3.5 for the items ordered. Service was friendly, pricing reasonable and inline with like places. Located along Coastal Highway 1 to the left. You'll see the lone, orange freight car with a line of people. There was only 2 people ahead of us when we got there with most items out. Place is set up for takeout only

Used to come here all the time back in the day, then switched jobs and went years without visiting Gorilla BBQ....that is until earlier this month when I was in the area for a hair appointment. A lot has changed - they're only open Friday-Sunday now, and gone are the combo plates where you'd get cornbread and sides with your meats. I was a little taken aback that I had to order their mac&cheese separately, and that they had run out of brisket that Friday I went (even though they just opened). They did tell me no brisket is a rare occurrence for them, so I'm rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 because while I miss the combo plates, Gorilla's been in the BBQ game for a minute and the food still doesn't miss a beat.

Disappointed. Went on a sunday at 1:30 Ordered 1lb brisket, mixed fatty/lean. Was cut poorly, dogchew fashion. Non linear cuts. Really dry all around. Got hot links, they were obviously cooked the day before, dried out and sad looking. Tasted "ok" despite being the driest sausage ive ever eaten. And then got a full rack of ribs. These were alright, but still a bit dry, seemed parts were double cooked, or reheated even. Mightve been better on an actual cook day, but sunday seemed like they were just doing leftovers. Cornbread was good, mac was good, potato salad surprisingly good. I might give them another try on a friday when food is fresh, but sunday seems sus.

We unfortunately stopped here for lunch & I had the worst pulled pork sandwich I've probably ever had. It was all fat & some nasty tender thing. It was so unappetizing. I pulled a hard, long, tenden thing out of my mouth. It was just disgusting. The one star is for the really yummy Mac & cheese!! my husband said the rice & beans were good too but his brisket was just alright.

Unfortunately, I gotta tell the truth about my experience. So, I just wanted my 68+ 5 dollar tip be worth the trip. Super expensive and lack of quality is a problem. Dry, dry, drier, driest brisket I have ever had on earth. Dry pork: Haphazardly cut-up and pulled, no juice, decent smoke tho. Wet flavorless beans and over-cooked rice. Soggy Mac and cheese with cheese bits that seemed old and something you'd find in a old 1970's cafeteria. Mashed potato salad. Flavor is very reminiscent of every store bought potato salad I've ever tasted. My feeling is that it is exactly that, but they may whip it up and smooth it out and add a bit of spice and call it there own. The corn bread is a criminal offense. Straight-up JIFFY! DRY AS EFF, SICKLY SWEET, CHEAP TASTING, AND TINY @ $2.75 per muffin. Counter staff was nice. I wanted to enjoy some good BBQ. And Sadly, this joint is all hype.

We came here after hiking at moir point and even though they don't open until 12pm, there was a line forming as early as 11am! There's no indoor seating nor table service, it's more of an order to-go place. They will provide utensils as many customers eat in their car like a car picnic. It's not your typical bbq joints where they cut & measure the meat for you. Their system is quick & efficient. There is one door in & out so it can get crowded esp when you're passing through with trays of food.. We ordered a pound of brisket, half rack ribs, 2 hotlinks, XL Mac & cheese (not on their menu), small potato salad and 2 cornbreads. Obviously, we were hungry haha but we also had leftovers. The potato salad was yummy & small was a perfect size for a side. The cornbread was on the sweeter side. The brisket was tender & juicy. The hotlinks were short & stubby, not your typical look for a hotlink. The mac & cheese wasn't the best but maybe it's our preference. The clumps of cheese wasn't it for me. The bbq sauce added that extra zing! The ribs were fall off the bone too! Another bonus was that all of that was just under $100! Definitely bang for your buck! By the time we left the parking lot, the traffic coming into Pacifica was pretty bad. Would I make the drive & sit in traffic for this bbq? Debatable. But if you're in town or around this area, definitely get you some & don't forget to get there early to stand in line & to make sure they don't run out of anything you may want.

Barbecue anyone? Absolutely, if you are in the area of Pacifica. Trust me when I say run, do not walk, to Gorilla Barbecue! We were in the area and the hubster found this gem. Apparently, this barbecue is so epic, that on occasion people will line up an hour before they open. So we had to come here to get our BBQ on. It's a cute box car converted into this quaint restaurant. One can smell the deliciousness upon your arrival. The parking area is ample, but could use some repaving. This is an order at the counter and carry out type place. Which we were fine with as we enjoyed our meal at a local park. The staff is courteous, friendly and even help with suggestions. We ordered a half rack of pork ribs, the beef brisket, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. Their ribs practically fell off the bone and the brisket was chef kiss-eye-rolling to-the-back-of-your-head-super delicious! Baked beans really are only the hubster's thing and he enjoyed them. Now to the Mac & Cheese...not a fan. Sorry. But this was the only let down. It was not cheesy and goey, but more congealed. Definitely not appetizing. But it did not warrant any removal of stars from me. (Note: if I went inside I may have ordered another side, but that's a different story.) The portions are plentiful so we had leftovers to enjoy later. Come and enjoy this delicious food as soon as you can. You will go bananas for Gorilla Barbecue just like we did!

We started getting bbq here some years ago, and even up to last summer, it was good. In earlier times, there'd always be a line, so when we passed there recently and there was no line, we thought we'd got lucky, so stopped by. Unfortunately, seems to have gone downhill. Ribs were dry and under-seasoned.

Finally went in there after years of driving by. I should have kept driving today. I just got the brisket and it terrible. Just dry, gray looking, no bark, and not tender at all. This is worse than those airport BBQ joints. Just terrible. You're much better off going to breakwater BBQ in half moon bay.

Great food good fast service worth the drive will be back soon!! I love the brisket my wife loved the pooled pork!

disappointing I've probably visited this place over 4 times now and every-time was a bust (ran out of stuff) or they were closed until yesterday! They only ran out of hot links which was a bummer but we did get to order some things. There was a little bit of line when we got there but it went by quick! The road to park was rocky.. but i guess part of the vibe? *** We ordered (based on staff recommendation): - Beef Brisket: pretty dry. again not much flavor 2/5 Stars - 1/2 Rack of Ribs: nothing crazy special. not much 'smoke' flavor. just tasted like meat.. lol 3/5 Stars - Mac n Cheese: sooooo disappointing. The noodle was so soft that the whole thing tasted like it was made two-three days ago.. there wasn't really any flavor. no cheese. no kick. definitely a no go. 0/5 Stars - Coleslaw: pretty good! not too sweet but for almost $7 for that size.. 3/5 Stars Overall, very disappointing. I guess the episode where Guy Furry comes and reviews this place was over a decade ago. Anyways, good place to try once and move on.

I've been to the place twice, thought should give second try in case first was just bad day. The brisket is bad, worst I've had. Tough, tasteless, grey. Don't waste your time or money on this place. Whatever they were when DDD reviewed them is gone

4 stars for the brisket. 3 stars for everything else. The brisket was tender and juicy. 1 lb of brisket is good for one person although it doesn't look like a lot of meat. It was about 4-5 thick slices. The ribs meat fell off the bone but the outer layer of the ribs were hard and dry so I will not be getting the ribs again. The macaroni and cheese was bland and lacking salt. The corn bread was basic. Someone ordered 3 pulled pork sandwiches all for himself so that seem like a popular item that I'd like to try the next time I'm here. I got here at 11:30 on a Friday when they opened at 12 and I was first in line. The line started getting long (around 10-15 people) around 11:50.

Gorilla BBQ delivers juicy, flavorful meat with a tangy, amazing BBQ sauce that always brings a nostalgic memory . I'm just disappointed they stopped offering combo plates--everything's à la carte now except the sandwich, which makes it harder to try a variety. Still, the food is top-notch and worth the visit.

Going on a hike before 2:30pm? Snag a rack of Gorilla BBQ ribs! Great to-go BBQ. Perfectly crispy and juicy. The line is pretty quick, and they're open until they run out. There is no seating, so make sure you've got a picnic spot in mind or drop the tailgate in the shade.

Ordered 1/2 lb of brisket, 1/2 a chicken, and 1/2 rack of ribs along with 1/2 dozen corn bread, 1 large potato salad and 1 XL mac & cheese. Service was friendly and prompt. We were in and out quickly. There is no seating since it's take away only, so we ate our bbq in the parking lot in our car. The ribs were the best on this occasion. Usually the brisket is the star, but it was dry and not fatty enough. The smoky flavor and rub on the brisket was good though.

Gorilla Barbeque was a very pleasant visit. I arrived at 1:45pm on a Friday and it was not busy at all. The parking lot had plenty of space. As they're only opened fri/sat/sun, fridays the least busiest. The restaurant itself is a small bungalow with no seating. We ate in the parking lot, we couldn't wait to eat lol. We ordered corn bread, Mac n cheese, pulled pork, rack of ribs, and beef brisket. The star of the show was definitely the rack of ribs! It was so juicy and flavorful. The beef brisket was also juicy, while the pulled pork was just decent. For the Mac n cheese and corn bread, they were also decent. I think i would come back for the rack of ribs. The employee working the register was super nice and funny! We also only waited a few minutes before receiving our order. Our order was roughly 100$ before tips.

ugh last time the bbq brisket was tough and dry never had such bad brisket here ever 2 stars instead of 1 star because the bbq sauce is still amazing

Got there a little bit before they opened at noon. A couple cars waiting then a few more trickled in. Small stall but checkout was pretty quick. Order a la carte. The ribs and brisket were the best. Tender, juicy, falls off the bone. Mac and cheese was good but I like mine more melty. The cornbread was tiny, like a mini muffin. Parking lot is bumpy and broken. No seating area, only to go but really good bbq!

Yikes. This place fell off insanely hard. No more plates, gotta cop pounds of mediocre meat

OMG drove two hours to get there in traffic today, the worst barbecue I've ever had, used to go there going back 15 years. Nobody there speaks English and supposedly the owners especially gorilla has sold and the new owners have no concept on what barbecue is supposed to taste like. Potato salad taste like it came from Costco, and the mac & cheese tasted like shit don't waste the time or money on this food flare

Oh my, the food is delicious and you get plenty of it! The ribs are so good that you don't really need any barbecue sauce on them! The service is spectacular and the staff is friendly. I can't speak to the ambiance because it Is a take out venue but the caboose train is captivating when you drive up to it!

Go early because they sell out fast. Ask for more bbq sauce. Skip the cornbread. Delicious mac and cheese, chicken sandwich was huge, and decent brisket. Fast service. No seating. Pick it up and eat it at the beach.

Some really solid brisket here. The first time I came here the brisket was amazing but the second time it wasn't as good because the meat was more lean but you are not always going to have the perfect cut. I also really liked the girl at the register. She's really funny and down to earth.

We pass by this place often and finally made the stop. We always see a line formed outside during lunchtime. We arrived around 12:30 and the line went quickly. Excellent customer service -- friendly and fast. Ordered ribs, pulled pork, and corn bread. Ribs fall off the bone and their bbq sauce is delicious. I recommend heating up the corn bread and adding extra butter.

My first choice is always the BBQ Brisket and it will run out , so get there early, but not earlier than me! lol I do like their ribs and will order from time to time. I don't think I have had any food that I was disappointed in. The service works well with such a small space and people are patient to give their order and get their order. They do have it down to a science.

Don't expect to get what you saw on reruns of DDD. First of all, our first clue should have been that there isn't a line anymore!! Got ribs and chicken. The ribs were all fat and unedible. The grease was so bad it was soaking thru the box by the time I opened it. A half chicken was the smallest breast I have ever seen and small drumstick. Way overpriced. They were kind enough to give us our money back for the ribs. Certainly not what it used to be!! Save yourself and stay home and make yourself a sandwich!!!!

The wait can be long on Saturday. I got in line at 11:30 and there were 4 people in line already. The line goes by quick and orders come out even quicker. No more meal options available, everything is a la carte. The ribs were nice and meaty with good flavor. Sadly, 2 of the ribs were mini sized. The lean brisket was pretty dry. Small parking lot. No indoor or outdoor seating, strictly takeout Cash and card accepted

My boyfriend's boss recommended this barbecue spot when he heard we were headed to the Bay Area. We came for lunch on Friday and it was so quick to order and get our food. We waited less than 3 minutes for our order. The server taking our order was so helpful and offered us different food off the menu. We ordered the rack of ribs, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, corn bread, and Mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious and we even got another order of smoked beef brisket to go. The restaurant is a bungalow so the downside is this spot is to-go only so be ready to eat in the parking lot, your car, or bring it home. It is right by the beach too so it gets windy. Would definitely come back for the ribs, smoked beef brisket, and try the sandwiches.

Delicious! Has a good bite on the beef brisket without being too fall apart. Nice flavor and I swear they gave me a little more than I ordered. The girl taking the orders (looks kind of young) was super friendly. And the guy filling the orders seemed nice too

1/2 lb of brisket ($17.58 with tax): First time here! The food smelled so good as I waited in line. I got their brisket and their bbq sauce is amazing. It's a little sweet and tangy. Their brisket was a bit dry but I loved the flavor.