Dickey's Barbecue Pit

I know everyone likes gristle and fat on their barbecue, I’m in the minority. Went to Dickeys barbecue in Temecula today got the mac & cheese with brisket is more like mac & cheese with fat. The mac & cheese was good but I don’t like all the fat. I won’t order that menu item again. I think they should ask customers if the want fat, if I’m paying for smoked brisket that’s what I want.

First of all, why would they allow you to place app orders just to get there and tell you it's not working. Second, unfortunately something in their food gave me food poisoning. Finally, the food itself tasted pretty decent.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 5

I preordered food for pick up at this location, and although it wasn't a big deal, the tracker for my order never updated to let me know whether my food was in the process of cooking or if it was done. I was parked outside of the location while I was waiting and I was concerned because it looked like they were closed. Their open sign wasn't lit up, and it was night, but the dining area was very dim. I thought I had ordered food and they weren't even open, until I saw someone walk out.

Anyway. When I entered to check on my food, the employee working the register was on the phone. I'm not sure if it was a personal conversation or a work related one, but she barely acknowledged me, asked my name and took out the two cups for my drink, didn't even hand them to me, before she walked off to continue her phone conversation. I was there for around ten minutes, and she was on the phone the whole time.

When I went to fill my drinks with tea, the beverage immediately gave off a sewage smell as it poured. I didn't think too much of it though until I got to the car and sipped some and it tasted just like it smelled, so I went back lol. This is not a negative review towards the young man preparing the food. He seemed kind and just wanted to do his job. The only reason I have two stars for service instead of two lol. I let him know about the drinks and he gave me two new cups and was very apologetic. The other soda beverages tasted fine.

The food was satisfying so I didn't want to take too much from the rating of it, but the overall service and environment of the restaurant wasn't inviting/welcoming. I don't leave reviews often, if at all, but something about this experience really just put me off. I thoroughly appreciate an affordable, satisfying meal but being affordable shouldn't be a reason to have lack luster service. And I want to like y'all because I do like the food! I think your staff just needs to be more aware of how they are servicing their customers. And she wasn't rude, she just wasn't present, which I think is important. And the sewage tea should be a health violation lol.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Brisket

Not worth $56. Food had no flavor, the macaroni and cheese was awful. You get more liquid then beans. Texas toast is a joke. Would not recommend this to anyone

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: 2 Meat Plate

The workers were great, but the food did not taste good. Charging 16$ a plate, the quality was not good. BBQ sauce tasted off. The dining area was OK but a little on dirty the side, but the bathroom was very dirty.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Brisket

They got my order wrong, the food was cold and dry. Very disappointing for $60.

Food: 2

Small but Mighty. GET THE POTATO CASSEROLE! It's so so good, creamy bacon mashed potatoes. And the sauces were fire too! Preferred the spicy but both were tasty. Pulled pork and brisket were on point. It came fastAF too!??

Dietary restrictions: Very meat forward. Some veggies sides too.

Parking: Free parking and plenty

Kid-friendliness: Had kid BBQ meals

Wheelchair accessibility: Doors would be fine and it is o. The first floor near a small ramp.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo, Meat Plate, Beef Brisket, Beef Brisket Sandwich and Mac and Cheese, Brisket

I'd love to speak to owner, I'm a bbq fan, was craving Dickeys because of good past experiences but I gotta be honest.... well I'll leave it there for now

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Be aware of there prices, this place advertised sandwich starting at 14 dollars and as soon as you choose it it goes to 19 dollars.

Food: 4

Service: 4

The customer service was great, but everything was sticky. The floor, the table, the counter. The food was only just okay. I likely won't be going back.

We placed an order for pick up and when my husband got there the employees said they were finishing it. We ordered TWO 2 meat plates, and extra Texas toast and 2 yellow drink cups. One coke, one iced tea. They handed him the bag and told him to fill up the drink cups on his own (which were not the yellow 32oz. plastic cups we ordered, but 32 oz. paper cups). The soda machine was broken and when he asked how to get coke they handed him a can of coke. He said that was not 32 oz and they said to "just add more ice". He was frustrated so he left. Once he got home we realized we also got the wrong food order and gave us no extra toast. I called and told them the order was wrong and they replied that they were out of what we ordered. I asked for a manager, and of course there was no manager. They said they would " take a message". I honestly doubt that will get delivered. AVOID THIS LOCATION AT ALL COSTS!!
I cannot stress that enough, if you order online STAND THERE AND CHECK YOUR ORDER and be prepared to GET POOR SERVICE!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Good food, good service. Good option for when you just want some protein for a decent price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Potato Casserole, Meat Plate, Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs

I don't know what happened to this place. We have been several times, and it was always great. However, something changed.

We last ordered from this location on Easter, and the brisket was all fat and inedible. The rest of it was cold and dry. I went in and asked and the guy working said "we ran out so we gave you what was left."

But, based on our previous experiences we gave them another chance and ordered today. They completely forgot the loaded baked potato, the brisket wasn't sliced it was just chewy chunks, the ribs are dessicated and meatless, and the okra is overly salty, and the potato salad is just poorly done mashed potatoes.

I called about the missing potato and the person on the other end didn't seem to care. It was "what do you expect me to do about it?" Like, what?

So, I'm not sure if the management or ownership has changed, but this used to be my favorite BBQ spot in town, and now I don't recommend it to anyone. I hope they can turn it around.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Place was extremely hot. No free ice cream. Chicken was extremely dry. Not worth the price and won’t come back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Got the three meat plate of pulled pork, brisket, and sausage. All of the meat was barely warm and tasted like it was reheated. Mac and cheese tasted like cheap cafeteria food. Fries were okay but were frozen fries and the oil looked old and gross. The Texas toast was just stale white bread with a little butter and wasn’t even toasted. Sweet tea was gold peak and tasted bad. Will not come back. $29 for mediocre bbq.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4