Chris Sa
We love this BBQ place near La Jolla Cove Beach area. The food is 🔥 and the server was exceptional. We got the Bubba combo that comes with 3 meats (pulled pork, chopped brisket and baby back ribs) a side and cornbread. The meats were so moist and flavorful. Their BBq sauce was sweet and tangy. We'll definitely come back again.
Hiep Huynh
We were in the area on a weekday so finding parking was fine. We found this restaurant on Google Maps and wanted to try it. It turned out to be a pretty good BBQ restaurant. There's plenty of seats and tables. We felt welcome in this restaurant. Everything we ordered was good: French fries, salad, ribs, beef shank. We will definitely come back.
Amy Stewart
EDIT: Ate here again 2 times last week(2023). Still the best bbq...probably the best I have had in California or in any resturant to date. Friendly staff as usual. Do yourself a favor and try the BBQ chopped brisket over the homemade Mac and cheese.
Best BBQ I have ever had at a restaurant. Seriously! Portions are huge (my brisket platter would have fed 3-4 people). Friendly and happy staff, even during a rush while being understaffed. Definitely a must whenever we visit LA Jolla. (2022)
Nola
I've had Tennessee and Texas BBQ and this place is seriously comparable to theirs. Everything was good. Real southern style cooking. Can't wait to go back!
Nicole Leibforth
AMAZING food, super friendly and attentive staff, clean, beautifully decorated and wonderful atmosphere. The food was incredible- fresh and delicious. Great BBQ sauce and side options. I cannot stress how great our experience was! Will definitely be returning soon.
Naama Atzitz
Great place. The girl was really nice and the food was delicious. They also told me they make the brisket with no vegetable oil, which is awesome. We ordered chopped brisket, pulled pork and mashed potatoes. All delicious.
Marc Alnwick
Amazing ribs! Tender, fall off the bone good. The sauce is excellent. We had the ribs and brisket. I can't wait to go back and try the chicken and pork. We'll definitely be ordering the ribs again. The service was very friendly and nice. Even though it's order at the counter and seat yourself we felt like we were waited on. They had a wing Wednesday special. It's buffalo only, I wish they would do the wings with their BBQ sauce or fry rub.
Nikki Francis
Blink and you’ll miss it. This yummy hidden treasure is a few steps down from the sidewalk right on Prospect Street in La Jolla. We had a little of EVERYTHING….chicken, ribs, chopped brisket, sweet potato w/ melted brown sugar, broccoli and the kind of double baked mac-n-cheese you could only dream about. Jeff, the owner, was super cool and engaging. Will definitely repeat! #bbq #brisket #ribs #homestyle #macncheese
Kaitlyn Star
Great place, you pick where you sit and order at the counter! Really fast service, the music was nice and gave a good atmosphere. The ribs were so good and the meat just fell off the bone, definitely recommend the Mac and cheese! Cornbread was very filling. Only thing was the corn was flavorless and got no refund or replacement for it. Other than that, great place to stop and eat after walking around La Jolla. The washroom was clean and kept sanitary as well.
Idan Bodaker
We had the beef ribs,cheese burgers, wings, sliced brisket, grilled chicken breast and chicken tenders. Everything was just made to perfection! We thought that we will have lots leftovers but the kids really liked the food ( doesn’t happen often) and ate everything that we got them. We will be back soon for sure !!!
Christopher Thompson
Most underrated restaurant in La Jolla. I've worked next door for years and the service & staff have been nothing but phenomenal.
Most of the bad reviews that you see are from people who were hoping to score a free meal or from tourists who had entirely different expectations in ordering food in La Jolla. It's a fast-casual smokehouse, not a luxury restaurant folks.
If you find yourself in the area during lunch, would highly recommend giving this place a try.
Candace Kallen
Friendly staff. Burgers are really big. My father in law got the one with an onion ring on it and loved it. We sat on the patio of what looks like an office building. It doesn't have any views but the food is worth it. Onion rings are gigantic. And the fried okra was crispy perfection.
Daniel Sarmiento
Delicious barbecue joint with happy hour deals on beer! Had their Bubba combo and two kids meals for the boys. Boys were more than filled by their kids meals and the pulled pork and brisket were very tasty
michael kinzer
Great place to get really good BBQ by the beach. Jeff and the staff are very professional and he goes out of his way to make sure you enjoy your experience. I would recommend this to family and friends. 👌🤙
Mr. Solo Yolo
I was craving for BBQ beef rib and this place was close by and didn't have high hope for their BBQ because usually place like this are blah blah. But boy, was I wrong. I only order the 3 beef ribs n nothing else. Sauce was good, n meat is soft n tender n came off the bone. Will go back. It in la Jolla so you can burn the calories off by walking. Will go n try other items when I'm there.
April W
Glad we found this gem just before leaving town- otherwise, we would have packed on the pounds eating here. Tender sliced brisket, not fatty. The bread on the sandwich was fresh. Mac-n-cheese was THE BEST I've had outside of a soul food family reunion. Best BBQ beans EVER - seriously, a game changing recipe. Not sure I will enjoy the standard recipe after this stop. Last but not least, the hospitality by Jeff the owner. Super friendly guy, passionate about his food and his business. See you next time, Jeff! (Sorry no pics. We jumped in when the food arrived.)
NANCY Arismendi
My first time in La Jolla location... we enjoyed everything we ordered, good price, very fresh vegetables, excellent customer service, nice place, generous porcion, best wings we have had in California since July that we moved from east coast. Easy to to thru menu, ask for their specials .. We will be back!
Esau Hernandez
Great BBQ!!
We had the Beef Rib plate and bbq pulled chicken plate and both were OMG! Fantastic!
The sweet bbq sauce they have is a winner!
And the Sweet Tea.. Wowza! Hit the spot.
This is a 5☆ place for sure!!
Rhonda Gishi Chicharello
Delicious delicious delicious!!
Found after a day at the beach. Perfect. It's a must. You won't regret it.
P.S. three meat plate gets you a sampling of all the meat! Order fries , it's an awesome accompaniment to the meat , beans and sauce! ��
Beth Ann Hall
The baby back ribs were excellent! The BBQ sauce was delicious and the meat was soft and falling off the bone. The staff was very friendly and clearly knows their jobs well. Was there on a Saturday night and even though it was busy the wait for our food was short! Will definitely make the drive down from North County to enjoy this again!
Bethany Keech
Best BBQ on the west coast in my opinion! Great food, great service, clean and organized. I know it's a challenge to run a smokehouse but they're on point! Tri tip is awesome! Mac & cheese- yummmm!!! And if you're an ice tea lover- bring a jug! I wish we lived in San Diego but Bubba's will be our go-to every time we're in town now! ���
Amy L. Silano
Great find, and my first visit, and I loved it! I had the pulled pork, chopped beef brisket, with hot links sandwich, and it was so bomb! I will definitely be back.
Jake Kutcher
Nothing outstanding about this place. The meat was kind of dry and not much smoke flavor like you would expect from a BBQ joint. They were out of baby back ribs and we were the second customers in the door. Seems like that's something that could have been taken care of before hand. Not necessarily the stores fault, but their exhaust wasn't working and the store was very smoky forcing everybody to sit outside.
Trish Mathis Edmondson
Delicious BBQ! I came with a large group and we ordered a variety of food. The brisket was my favorite...tender and smoky. I also enjoyed the fried okra. The service was also top notch. Our large, loud family didn't bother them one bit.
Jade Alexis Maciag
Great food and friendly staff! Highly recommend the mac and cheese as well as the red potato salad!
Sherry Elie
Bomb ass food I was totally shocked The music was ole school the service was bomb I’m going back 4sho tho!
Ron Templeton
Best Brisket I've ever eaten!!! Great food, Great service. Supper nice people and place. A must come back to place...
Zafirah Ibraheem
Yum so good!!!! I’m not the biggest fan of BBQ but this place’s bbq and meat are 👌🏽👌🏽
Robert Johnson
Some of the BEST bbq I’ve ever had. I had the combo plate and everything was fantastic!
Robert Gatica
Best place hands down. I've been to every bbq place from vegas to L.A and all the way to San Diego. If you find yourself going to or coming from San Diego, do yourself a favor and stop by.
Tracy Trey Napoleon
Being from NC, I stopped by this place for lunch with some friends. Their sweet tea is on point and the barbecue did not disappoint!
Leticia Brandi
Delicioso!!! Les recomiendo todo!! El pulled pork! Las Ribs! El brisket!! El grill chicken!! El pan de los sandwiches!!
Lo recomiendo ampliamente!
Felicidades por tan delicioso lugar!!
Erin Elizabeth
Amazing spot! The baby back ribs with the baked yam and cinnamon butter is to die for. Favorite spot to go with my friends for happy hour, 4 dollar beers and appetizers everyday..we are there!
Leanne Sheets Hahn
Bubba’s was a great find for us...very friendly staff and excellent food!! So glad we stopped in!!!
Peggy Christoph
Awesome food!!! Brisket was the best. Baked potato was huge. Felt like i was back home in Texas!!!
Tom Smith
We are from Seattle and have ate a lot of bbq, your pork ribs are the best.will definitely come back when in the area
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