21 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Carlsbad

“The food was very good! My favorites were the baby back ribs, mashed potatoes and gravy and the fries! I definitely recommend it! I wish I would have ordered more mashed potatoes 😅
We came to Legoland and its about 13 minutes from the hotel, definitely worth the drive!“

“The food is fantastic. I came here with my two kids. My son wanted Subway before coming here, but the owner insisted on him trying his food so gave us a taster for my son while my daughter fully enjoyed her amazing steak and rice. You can’t beat the hospitality here, true aloha vibes and great food.“

“The food is scrumptious ok it's the real deal hahahah Texas style! Yee haa“

“Great, casual place to visit in Carlsbad! Outdoor patio -Pet/kid friendly setting downstairs, and an adult upper deck bar with ocean view and fire pits. Good food and craft beer, extensive drink menu! Walk up counter ordering, and fast service!“

“Excellent cuisine with 'Soul' indeed. Very superb dining experience! Made my vacation!“

“A blend of familiar and unique taste experiences make this a good option if you are looking for something new. People I know from Guam also say they do a good job of recreating local favorites from there. Also some of the best poke I have found in San Diego.“

“Cracked tri-tip is a must.“

“This place is great. Food was awesome, kid/dog friendly and nice staff. Yes, when your food is made fresh it will take a bit longer than something with less quality, but thats fine! Colors are different, but I'm not one to judge decor. Owner grew up in 80s, so a fan of neon colors, not a crime:) overall definitely great place to grab great food and fabulous margaritas!“

“After reading reviews we had to try and we were not disappointed. We initially had the brisket and tri tip and sides of mac and cheese , BBQ beans and potato salad. First off the BBQ sauce was exactly as it should taste sweet smoky with a little something left on tounge Perfect profile!. Meats were smoked to perfection and moist as it should be not dry. I would not hesitate to go back and plan on returning soon to try remainder of menu I actually ordered a sausage sandwich to go. Encourage you to try instead of some of the big box BBQ restaurants out there that struggle to make food to scale and lack consistency.“

“highly recommend. amazing BBQ salad and pizza“

“Best food since we’ve been in Oceanside. Great prices and friendly staff! 10000/10 recommend“

“Everything, banchan, pork cheek, and samgyupsal we're my favorites.“

“7/8/2022 I’m from Texas and no doubt I always come back when I’m in Town DELOCIOSO“

“Decent meat, but not all was good. I'd say it was ranging from okay to good. Good pricing though and delicious appetizers, would go again. The waitlist seemed odd, as we put our names in the system in person but people kept being added ahead of us. Weird with the yelp waitlists, I don't think they should do that.“

“Decent BBQ. Certainly nothing as the Texas likes of Terry Black’s or Franklin’s of the Austin area.

We decided to stop here because we were in the area and have frequented Enzo’s of Oceanside. What the heck…BBQ it is.

Andy, our server was very polite, informative and thorough. A good server. He was on it. Good job.

An appropriate location and good food for us today. Decent classic rock playing and cool decore.

CritDicks“

“We travel throughout California to visit our ʻohana and spend time at the theme parks with our na moʻopuna. Carlsbad is one of those places we return to a few times a year, always fun to explore.
After a long day at Legoland, we were exhausted and hungry. I was craving for some onolicious Hawaiian plate lunch, and if I had to be honest, that can be so risky on the continent. Some places that make Hawaiian food are not always the greatest, although Yelp or other platforms say they are. So, it's really scary, but I am glad we took the chance and ordered through DoorDash because we were also too tired to drive. And OMG, what a surprise.
From the very first bite, it felt like home. The rice was perfect, but the mac salad? HEAVEN...And the BBQ chicken was so soft, tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. You could taste the paʻakai, that unmistakable Hawaiian salt, hitting the palate in the best way.
Mahalo nui loa to Ohana Hawaiian BBQ for bringing authentic meaʻai to the continent. You gave us comfort when we needed it the most.
Now we know - every time weʻre in Carlsbad, this is our go-to spot“

“This is some of the best Hawaiian bbq I’ve ever had! Crystal and her team are incredible family-oriented people who always make us feel at home. The food is always delicious and we love it as a great family take out option. Highly recommend checking out L&L!“

“Finally, a spot in Oceanside that uses real charcoal!（They still offer traditional gas grills） The smoky flavor it adds to the meat is a total game-changer compared to gas grills.
The self-serve setup is super convenient—you can just grab what you want and start grilling immediately. The Bulgogi and Spicy Pork are perfectly marinated, and the quality of the meat is top-notch for the price.
If you’re looking for an authentic, no-frills Korean BBQ experience with amazing food and a laid-back vibe, this is it. Best hidden gem in the area!“

“I felt the LOVE. Thank you for the delicious food. Someone in the kitchen loves me. I went there every day for my OMAD and Ital diets while on vacation in Oceanside. Husband joined me a few days later. We ate and had a great time. Thanks again. All you vegans out there and germ phobes, there is a place for us at One Love. Try it for yourself and see.“

“This is the place!!! We eat here couple times a week. Love the bbq and katsu chicken, it’s always perfect!! Try the gravy on the katsu, life changer. Garlic shrimp is life, Teri beef and musubi make my family happy. The Mac salad is 10/10 and the staff cares about your experience! So lucky to have this in our neighborhood!! Malasadas, Lumpia, fried chicken skin!! Let’s go to L and L 🤩🌟 eat the Kalua with cabbage, yum!!! I’ve cheesecake and Hawaiian juice all the flavors❤️“

“First time trying.
Ordered the small chicken katsu and a thai Boba tea.
-Small orders come with one scoop each of rice and macaroni salad.
-Chicken was so crispy! Macaroni salad was decent, added some of their spicy chili oil and it was tastier.

Overall small order a good portion size for one person.

Location had lots of parking, inside was clean and the staff was friendly and efficient. Lots of seating inside for a smaller looking establishment.

Will try again.“