Baby back ribs, Cole slaw and baked beans are excellent!
Steve Habercom
Man I’ve been coming to this place for years now and even still it never ceases to amaze me.
Let’s just get it out the way, the food is great high quality for such a reasonable price. That’s something you just can’t find these days in San Diego. Sure there’s other BBQ places that some may say have better BBQ, but Phil’s is a staple to San Diego just like Hodads (who also some could argue there are better burgers here, but they will never be Hodads).
Once my daughter Turned one years old, I took her here on a little father and daughter date. She absolutely loves the french fries and most days likes the rib meat from the ribless tickler ( beef rib meat without the bone, easier to feed daughter). With a decent tip we both leave happy and full for around $20 depending on tip and it “da-da” gets a beer or not… which also they have insanely good drink prices ($5 rotating beers monthly, and not bud light but good ass beers).
Today was an especially good when it comes to the service. Our food buzzer was broken or was the wrong one or something like that so we waited a little bit longer for food than normal. Samuel (god I hope I remembered this name right) noticed my daughter and I waiting and figured something was wrong. Totally helped us out. He then, super intuitively asked if I wanted a separate plate for my daughter, and a kids cup full of water. He also brought back plastic utensils for her to play with which she loved.
After all of that, I find out that Samuel is 19 and doesn’t have kids of his own. That dude is on fire and is super intuitive and on his mark. I don’t know when he gets paid, but I can tell you right now if I Own the company I would hire him in a heartbeat and pay him as much as I could physically afford. He is one of those assets to companies that’s so many bosses oversee.
I recently lost my job, And with the new job having hard times to catch up on bills. these are rare times I can take my daughter out now. I would tip this guy $100 bill if I could. And one day when I get back on my feet I will. Keep going strong, sir. You are a beast and you will succeed at everything you do in this life with the attitude and work ethic that you have.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Hat
Absolutely loved the el toro.. so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Toro Sandwich
Cesar Amv
Very good food, very large portions to take into account, the place is large and everyone understands you very well, it may change if it is very full, but in my case everything is excellent, the place is comfortable and pleasant, it is generally clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Tijerina
Hmmmm good. Place for some bar b cue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Le Cretique- Rube in the Hood
WOW Just thinking about Phil's right now makes my mouth start to water!! Delivious!! I was warmly greeted at the door and helped to get started in ordering my food. I had the quarter chicken with onion rings and root beer. I found a seat and my order was brought to me. OH the taste is out of this world!! Nice to sit eat watch sports on TV. Plenty of parking right out front. Oh if there is a need to go you know where..... we'll restrooms are nearby and clean. I know where I'm going Sunday. You know who I am I'll have thr biggest grin coveted with BBQ sauce all over my face .
Wheelchair accessibility: Those disabled. There are a couple spots open
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Todd
Always great food and service ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, El Toro Sandwich
K Lee
Their food is overrated. Meat is burnt black and too salty. They give you lots of fries and soda. This place is very loud and packed. Overall, that's not worth the wait and the price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Baby Back
tracy mayo
The booths need recusioning. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Ribs and Fries
Georgia Daum
We waited in a long line that was outside the door for food. When we finally reached the point where it was time to order, someone called for us and then a lady cut in front of us. The worker saw this and didn’t say anything. Then, while we were waiting for another worker to help us, they all walked right past us for 5 minutes. Terrible service and workers seemed to have an attitude.
Plan ahead. Great place that's always busy. The service is fast and the food excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L T
Best Bar-B-Q I have had in a long time. The pulled pork sandwich, and thuer cornbread is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sandwich, BBQ Broham Pulled Pork Shoulder, Brisket Sandwich
Joelle H
My husband and I are from Oklahoma and have tried many bbq places. This place smelled great coming in and tasted pretty good. Their bbq sauce is pretty good, but my husband said it was too tangy. Ribs tasted good but not very juicy. I love most coleslaw but I wasn’t a fan of theirs. Their potato salad and fries were great. My husband said the fries needed more seasoning, but I thought they were fine. Overall, pretty good but I don’t see us coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Didier Resendiz
If there is a line when you arrive, it flows quickly. The ribs are very good, except that on this last occasion they had a lot of fat, that didn't stop us. The staff always responds quickly and is very friendly.
Baby back ribs, Cole slaw and baked beans are excellent!
Man I’ve been coming to this place for years now and even still it never ceases to amaze me.
Let’s just get it out the way, the food is great high quality for such a reasonable price. That’s something you just can’t find these days in San Diego. Sure there’s other BBQ places that some may say have better BBQ, but Phil’s is a staple to San Diego just like Hodads (who also some could argue there are better burgers here, but they will never be Hodads).
Once my daughter Turned one years old, I took her here on a little father and daughter date. She absolutely loves the french fries and most days likes the rib meat from the ribless tickler ( beef rib meat without the bone, easier to feed daughter). With a decent tip we both leave happy and full for around $20 depending on tip and it “da-da” gets a beer or not… which also they have insanely good drink prices ($5 rotating beers monthly, and not bud light but good ass beers).
Today was an especially good when it comes to the service. Our food buzzer was broken or was the wrong one or something like that so we waited a little bit longer for food than normal. Samuel (god I hope I remembered this name right) noticed my daughter and I waiting and figured something was wrong. Totally helped us out. He then, super intuitively asked if I wanted a separate plate for my daughter, and a kids cup full of water. He also brought back plastic utensils for her to play with which she loved.
After all of that, I find out that Samuel is 19 and doesn’t have kids of his own. That dude is on fire and is super intuitive and on his mark. I don’t know when he gets paid, but I can tell you right now if I Own the company I would hire him in a heartbeat and pay him as much as I could physically afford. He is one of those assets to companies that’s so many bosses oversee.
I recently lost my job, And with the new job having hard times to catch up on bills. these are rare times I can take my daughter out now. I would tip this guy $100 bill if I could. And one day when I get back on my feet I will. Keep going strong, sir. You are a beast and you will succeed at everything you do in this life with the attitude and work ethic that you have.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved the el toro.. so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Toro Sandwich
Very good food, very large portions to take into account, the place is large and everyone understands you very well, it may change if it is very full, but in my case everything is excellent, the place is comfortable and pleasant, it is generally clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hmmmm good. Place for some bar b cue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW Just thinking about Phil's right now makes my mouth start to water!! Delivious!! I was warmly greeted at the door and helped to get started in ordering my food. I had the quarter chicken with onion rings and root beer. I found a seat and my order was brought to me. OH the taste is out of this world!!
Nice to sit eat watch sports on TV. Plenty of parking right out front.
Oh if there is a need to go you know where..... we'll restrooms are nearby and clean. I know where I'm going Sunday.
You know who I am I'll have thr biggest grin coveted with BBQ sauce all over my face .
Wheelchair accessibility: Those disabled. There are a couple spots open
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great food and service ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, El Toro Sandwich
Their food is overrated. Meat is burnt black and too salty. They give you lots of fries and soda. This place is very loud and packed.
Overall, that's not worth the wait and the price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Baby Back
The booths need recusioning.
Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Ribs and Fries
We waited in a long line that was outside the door for food. When we finally reached the point where it was time to order, someone called for us and then a lady cut in front of us. The worker saw this and didn’t say anything. Then, while we were waiting for another worker to help us, they all walked right past us for 5 minutes. Terrible service and workers seemed to have an attitude.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
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Plan ahead. Great place that's always busy. The service is fast and the food excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Bar-B-Q I have had in a long time. The pulled pork sandwich, and thuer cornbread is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sandwich, BBQ Broham Pulled Pork Shoulder, Brisket Sandwich
My husband and I are from Oklahoma and have tried many bbq places. This place smelled great coming in and tasted pretty good. Their bbq sauce is pretty good, but my husband said it was too tangy. Ribs tasted good but not very juicy. I love most coleslaw but I wasn’t a fan of theirs. Their potato salad and fries were great. My husband said the fries needed more seasoning, but I thought they were fine. Overall, pretty good but I don’t see us coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
If there is a line when you arrive, it flows quickly. The ribs are very good, except that on this last occasion they had a lot of fat, that didn't stop us. The staff always responds quickly and is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Las Mejores Costillas
Excellent food and service. Dog friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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