Barbecue Pit in El Cajon

2388 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020-2103, El Cajon

Overview

Cuisine
  • American
  • Barbecue
Features
  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Good for
  • Large groups
  • Families witd children

Restaurant Hours

Monday

10:30 am

Wednesday

10:30 am

Friday

10:30 am

Sunday

10:30 am

Do they deliver?

No

Are you open the day after thanksgiving

I believe they are call them to be sure

What is the recipe for the macaroni salad?

We make the macaroni salad in house. The recipe is an old family recipe and we don't give it out. If there are allergy concerns please let us know any allergies you have and we can answer if that particular ingredient is in the recipe. Thanks

Can i order a ham for the holidays?

Yes call them also they will smoke your own ham or turkey very good

Review

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William Mack
google
12.02.2024
5/5

Really good food served by friendly people.

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Ryan Graves
google
09.26.2018
5/5

San Diego classic. Love their beef plate and slaw

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Burt English Mastiff
google
09.22.2018
5/5

Been going to this place for years. It's old school style decor, simple menu that hasn't changed for years, and just good food is what makes it a San Diego landmark. Nothing fancy, just good food.

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Sniper Nooo
google
09.17.2018
5/5

Best local BBQ and I chose it over Phil’s. The ham and beef are my favorite. Also my favorite barbecue sauce. Great sides too

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Beth Saltzman
google
09.08.2018
5/5

It just eating at home, feel good food and friendly service. PS They have mac and cheese on the weekend.

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Michael Mcfarland
google
09.06.2018
5/5

Excellent place! Excellent food! Been going there since I was knee high to a grasshopper!

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Misty Kuoha
google
06.18.2018
5/5

I grew up with eating at The BBQ Pit and it's still one of my favorites! Their sauce is crack, fries perfect and ham so delicious! I don't live in the area anymore but it's always a very tasty treat!

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Ben Smith
google
06.14.2018
5/5

Wow!! What a great place, this family has been cooking up BBQ in San Diego for over 70 years. Stopped in for some food and purchased the #6. Taste great, atmosphere is awesome, I am surprised there are not more of these around still. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

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Deborah Kopki
google
06.11.2018
5/5

Honestly this is the best bbq in San Diego County. We've had parties catered by The Barbecue Pit multiple times its always a hit! Just had a ham sandwich and macaroni salad for lunch..... I ate every bite and was considering putting their bbq on all the food i eat lol. I'd give them ten stars as five just isnt enough!

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Randy
google
05.27.2018
1/5

Some of the food didn't deserve a 1 but it wasn't very good and the service and decor were so bad it ruined everything. I understand nostalgia but this is not that.... it is cheap ownership that refuses to invest in their business.

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Robert DeRoos
google
05.07.2018
5/5

The pulled pork is great but love the Navy bean soup. Split pea too.

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Harry Almeraz
google
03.10.2018
5/5

Pork ribs to die for. I've been going here since a kid and it's just great quality bbq. Also they have recently begun adding a dry rub to their ribs and I love it. Please go here because I fee like if the community doesn't one day it will no longer be there.

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Terie Keel
google
02.17.2018
5/5

This place has been here at least for as long as I have been in San Diego. 30 plus years.Same feel, same good old simple menu. Like an old friend, get together and remember good times and good food!

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Michael Rowan
google
02.02.2018
5/5

I love bringing my family here to eat Beef Sandwiches, Ribs, chopped meat sandwiches or the beef plate with the delicious B.B.Q. Sauce . Usually with a side of Baked beans, French Fries and a drink. My son loves the French Fries and sits quietly while I eat. Staff is super friendly, and makes Delicious food.

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Mark Rondeau
google
01.27.2018
5/5

2nd time here and consistently amazing food. Deliciously flavorful and extremely friendly staff.

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Jim Arnett
google
01.23.2018
5/5

Is and has been a neighborhood number 1 barbeque eatery. Best for years, a reputation for great food.

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Medic Finder
google
11.21.2017
3/5

Altho the have good barbecue and friendly staff, they stopped selling beef ribs.

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Felix Navarro
google
11.15.2017
1/5

Big disappointing beef so dryConsidering prices jacked up due to 🍖 neat shortages !!TOO many good barbecue places

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Ally Youngblood
google
11.01.2017
5/5

In error I ordered the beef ribs. Imagine my surprise when my husband said “those are the best beef ribs I’ve ever had”. We’ll be back for the pork ribs soon

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Christina Eng
google
09.22.2017
4/5

Best hometown BBQ...awesome sauce and love the macaroni salad!

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Lelani Dizon
google
09.02.2017
5/5

Been coming here for a while now. They give you a lot of meat in the sandwiches. Fries is always super fresh.

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Kathy Mincheski
google
09.01.2017
5/5

Has always been great and great prices.family owned and run!

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Barbara McKay
google
08.17.2017
5/5

As always our dinner from the The Barbecue Pit was excellant. We had the ham plates. Ham was tender, beans were perfect. And the slaw was good. I love this place!

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S D
google
07.05.2017
5/5

I tried this place for the fist time and it was really good , so good I went back the very next day for lunch.

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d ward
google
07.01.2017
5/5

Really amazing food with a friendly and knowledgable staff. You gotta try the new pulled pork fries.

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Miguel G
google
06.15.2017
4/5

If you like consistency: The menu never changes and rhe prices are fair.

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BigT
google
05.27.2017
3/5

Is this the same place that use to smoke the meat about 20+ years ago tried this place today did not taste the same big disappointment to me other than that no issues just a little pricy and was this place called the wood pit

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Doren James Gendron
google
05.13.2017
5/5

Great food. Family owned. Friendly staff

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Alison Clark
google
04.15.2017
5/5

Delish! Great homestyle bbq

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Lloyd Yamauchi
google
03.23.2017
5/5

Never been disappointed here. Great portions, wonderful flavor. Gotta try the baked beans, they're my favorite. Staff is always friendly.

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Kenny G
google
03.09.2017
4/5

Super Fast food. Always fresh.

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Paul Someson Jr.
google
03.03.2017
5/5

Good BBQ. They don't have sit down service.

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Emilia Arreguino
google
02.11.2017
5/5

The food was excellent the macaroni and cheese is one of the best I ever had the navy bean soup oh my God it was like my mother used to make it everything was so good real good portions of everything thank you

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Some Guy
google
01.03.2017
5/5

Great family bbq

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Petros Moros
google
11.12.2016
5/5

Good food. In a weird way, you walk in and know exactly the kind of food you're going to get. Cheapish, cafeteria style. Recommend checking it out.Unrelated, my girlfriend is reading over my shoulder and is upset I didn't give it 5 stars (from the original 4)... Take that into consideration, i guess. :P*Update* We're engaged now.

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Loraine Spencer
google
10.10.2016
3/5

I'm not a barbecue expert and I usually don't care for barbecue sauce as it too sweet. So I got a beef sandwich to eat without any sauce. Unfortunately the meat was flavorless: no seasoning, no salt, no smoked taste. I was surprised since they have such a good reputation. In my limited barbecue experience I would judge a good barbecue place by how the meat tastes before you add any sauce. I doused it in Louisiana sauce but got tired of eating and didn't finish the sandwich. The coleslaw was excellent, crisp and flavorful. My husband loved his pulled pork sandwich, and my dad enjoyed his ham sandwich and pea soup.

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Marjorie Gross
google
10.07.2016
4/5

Delicious! Huge portion size! Meat was tender, sides were great, especially the baked beans. The service was very friendly! One recommendation would be to offer original (plain) bbq sauce, as the clove sauce was a little too unique.

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Mario Salguero
google
09.27.2016
5/5

A very tasti pork ribs.. Reasonable price for a full baby back ribs. Enough for 4 people with 2 large side dishes..

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David Roberts
google
09.10.2016
5/5

Old fashioned BBQ joint. I'm from La Mesa and have been here many times over the years. The BBQ is very tasty and the service is good.

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Mike Farris
google
08.14.2016
5/5

Good food! Navy bean soup is excellent.

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Cheryl Hansel
google
07.23.2016
4/5

Liked it very much. I hadn't been there in a long time but the food was still great.

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John Chen
google
07.10.2016
4/5

Great tasty food.

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R. Samuel Franks
google
06.25.2016
5/5

Fantastic family-owned BBQ, with a long history in San Diego. The food is consistently great! They use the old family recipes.

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Ronald Pham
google
06.06.2016
5/5

This restaurant is my favorite restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to this restaurant. when I want to go to a good meal, this place comes straight to my mind. fresh and all sorts of food and a rich cuisine.courteous staff, and nice ambience. In addition to that, the cost is good. I sent my friends to this place with pleasure.

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Pablo Trillas
google
06.03.2016
5/5

I strolled up in this place, stating that I never had barbecue. Boy was I pleased and surprised. Ordered a full rack of pork ribs, that's where I messed up. Should of ordered three. Because I found myself trying to save a little for the next day .. that did not work well.. another tip those beans you got to get them.. I definitely will be returning to this family location.

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Yacoub Shaheen USA Tout
google
05.26.2016
5/5

Great tasting food with a great coustomer service

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Debbie Dorfman
google
05.08.2016
3/5

For me, the sauce is the best! The baked beans are the real deal homemade. And the split pea soup is like I remember my Mom making. The meats, eh to me. We tried beef, ham, and pulled pork.

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Jonathan Silva
google
03.25.2016
1/5

Wow! What a disappointment! The bbq sauce is way too sweet. The pulled pork wasn't that good. What a dive! I was fooled by the reviews.

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Renita Norment
google
03.13.2016
4/5

Delicious! Pork, Beef and Ham.

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Louis T
google
01.09.2016
3/5

A bit on the pricey side and the quality was just okay. I try new bbq spots every month, so this really was disappointing as I had high hopes.

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