The saltiest BBQ I've ever had. I had the tri-tip plate with pinto beans and quinoa salad. The tri-tip was slightly warm with the sauce served on the side. Everything on the plate has a noticeable salty taste. The meat did not taste like it had been smoked because it was salty. They have a wall of self pour tap beer. Maybe that's why they add so much salt to the dishes. Paid around $21 for the meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Lauren K
Update: After contacting them directly, they refunded the tri-tip sandwiches. It was obviously a mistake, and I'm convinced it won't happen. They seem to genuinely care.
7-15-25 I always enjoy Old SLO BBQ, but yesterday, 7/14/25, I ordered two tri-tip sandwiches from the Broad Street location. Both were absolutely disgusting. One was rare, like barely cooked rare, and almost half of it was huge chunks of fat. The other wasn't cooked as bad, some pieces were ok, but a quarter of it was also fat. I wanted a refund on the sandwiches, but I tried to call and can't talk to anyone anymore. I will NEVER come back—you lost a customer, and your cook working at that location today around 2 PM should be fired!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Turek
We hired Old SLO BBQ as our wedding caterer. Kevin was extremely easy to work with and made the whole process stress-free. The value was outstanding, especially compared to other caterers in the area, and the food was beyond amazing. Everyone loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Gifford
Great trip tip and pulled pork!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina Reynolds
WEDDING CATERING REVIEW: I could write all day long about how delicious Old SLO’s food is and how many compliments we received about the meal from our guests, but what made them the perfect wedding caterer was their ability to quickly adapt when weather became unpredictable. Kevin and his team worked around on again/off again rain showers, wind, and changes in the game plan without a hitch. As the bride, I knew we would be in good hands but we truly had a perfect experience and were so blown away by this team’s professionalism!!
They were also incredibly helpful with clean up and racking up our rental dishes alongside our coordinator. If you’re looking for incredible food your guests will love and an experienced, well-oiled machine of a team, these are your people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel G
I don't know why it's taken me so long to leave a review for this amazing restaurant. It was the first place I tried when I first moved to SLO, and it was the last I had before moving away. Now, it's become a go to spot whenever I'm in town. Highly recommend. Also, if you don't know what to get - can't go wrong with the candied bacon tri tip sliders (it's become a regular order).
Very good pulled pork sandwich and fries... service was efficient and atmosphere was very pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik P
The bbq here is good. I recommend the tri tip plate. They have games for the kids while you wait for your food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tayler Mallory
The sliders are yummy. Most of the food is good but I don't have a favorite item. Kind of middle of the line, not my first choice in town but conveint for after church lunch with friends
Kid-friendliness: Games I think
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sliders
Louie O
If you got off your flight in San Luis Obispo airport. Just go down the street to this spot for some awesome BBQ 👌💯🔥
The food at Old SLO BBQ Company is ALWAYS fresh and tasty. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. It's great to have Old SLO BBQ Company in our community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Schwoerer
Great food and service
Parking: Love that Old Slo Barbeque has this location to avoid crazy downtown parking . The food has always been great but seldom went because it took too long to park and free parking was not available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erika McKiernan
Love the strawberry fields salad and side of tritip. Delicious!!
Parking: Easy to park
Kid-friendliness: Family friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucia Pimienta
Strawberry Field Salad 🤌🏼 Chefs kiss!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gretchen DeBacker
My husband really enjoyed his chicken sandwich! Our Strawberry Fields salads were delicious!!
The saltiest BBQ I've ever had. I had the tri-tip plate with pinto beans and quinoa salad. The tri-tip was slightly warm with the sauce served on the side. Everything on the plate has a noticeable salty taste. The meat did not taste like it had been smoked because it was salty. They have a wall of self pour tap beer. Maybe that's why they add so much salt to the dishes. Paid around $21 for the meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Update:
After contacting them directly, they refunded the tri-tip sandwiches. It was obviously a mistake, and I'm convinced it won't happen. They seem to genuinely care.
7-15-25
I always enjoy Old SLO BBQ, but yesterday, 7/14/25, I ordered two tri-tip sandwiches from the Broad Street location. Both were absolutely disgusting. One was rare, like barely cooked rare, and almost half of it was huge chunks of fat. The other wasn't cooked as bad, some pieces were ok, but a quarter of it was also fat. I wanted a refund on the sandwiches, but I tried to call and can't talk to anyone anymore. I will NEVER come back—you lost a customer, and your cook working at that location today around 2 PM should be fired!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We hired Old SLO BBQ as our wedding caterer. Kevin was extremely easy to work with and made the whole process stress-free. The value was outstanding, especially compared to other caterers in the area, and the food was beyond amazing. Everyone loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great trip tip and pulled pork!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WEDDING CATERING REVIEW: I could write all day long about how delicious Old SLO’s food is and how many compliments we received about the meal from our guests, but what made them the perfect wedding caterer was their ability to quickly adapt when weather became unpredictable. Kevin and his team worked around on again/off again rain showers, wind, and changes in the game plan without a hitch. As the bride, I knew we would be in good hands but we truly had a perfect experience and were so blown away by this team’s professionalism!!
They were also incredibly helpful with clean up and racking up our rental dishes alongside our coordinator. If you’re looking for incredible food your guests will love and an experienced, well-oiled machine of a team, these are your people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know why it's taken me so long to leave a review for this amazing restaurant. It was the first place I tried when I first moved to SLO, and it was the last I had before moving away. Now, it's become a go to spot whenever I'm in town. Highly recommend. Also, if you don't know what to get - can't go wrong with the candied bacon tri tip sliders (it's become a regular order).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tri-Tip Sandwich, Sliders, Garlic Bread, Brisket Sandwich, Ice Cream Float, French Fries
Very good pulled pork sandwich and fries... service was efficient and atmosphere was very pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bbq here is good. I recommend the tri tip plate. They have games for the kids while you wait for your food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sliders are yummy. Most of the food is good but I don't have a favorite item. Kind of middle of the line, not my first choice in town but conveint for after church lunch with friends
Kid-friendliness: Games I think
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sliders
If you got off your flight in San Luis Obispo airport. Just go down the street to this spot for some awesome BBQ 👌💯🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Sliders, Tri-Tip Pit Plate, Candied Bacon Tri-Tip Slider
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The food at Old SLO BBQ Company is ALWAYS fresh and tasty. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. It's great to have Old SLO BBQ Company in our community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service
Parking: Love that Old Slo Barbeque has this location to avoid crazy downtown parking . The food has always been great but seldom went because it took too long to park and free parking was not available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the strawberry fields salad and side of tritip. Delicious!!
Parking: Easy to park
Kid-friendliness: Family friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Strawberry Field Salad 🤌🏼 Chefs kiss!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband really enjoyed his chicken sandwich! Our Strawberry Fields salads were delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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