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Barbecue Pit is located in California. It's known for its bar food. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
1.0 of 5 stars.
this place was nasty. first of all, the food had no flavor. when i took my first bite, i bit some of the bone off. not by accident, i pulled off the meat from the pork ribs and the deteriorated bone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a flash back to the 50's and 60's. I've eaten at the BBQ Pit for years, and the food is consistantly good. The beef is always tender with a good smokey flavor. I cant' get enough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got a #5 plate featuring beef, ham, two pork ribs, macaroni salad, potato salad (almost potato soup), and a dinner roll I could only describe as fit for a prison cafeteria. The quick review is,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really not bad. I wasn't expecting a ton and I really wanted bbq so i ordered a rack of pork ribs. They were very tender and pretty tasty. The sides I got were not particularly amazing but could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Home cooked American BBQ! BBQ Beef BBQ Chicken BBQ Ham BBQ Beans with all the sides of a BBQ picnic. And the BBQ sauce is delicious! ummm ummmm fabulous! The food is Yummy The portion is Big The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
classic place. really good ham sands
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is ok...not an A but maybe a C. I met two friends here visiting from AZ and this is where they wanted to meet, as they Loved it when they use to live in SD. Well, next time they come visit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great if you have no taste buds...so basically for really old people that like their food bland and ...well, bland! If you want some good BBQ, come over to my house and i'll make you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um, NO. It was disgusting, flavor-less. I usually LOVE coleslaw. But not here. It tasted like they put mayo, water and cabbage in a blender and blended it. Gross. Good thing it was free otherwise this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was disgusting! Nothing was good. Ok I lied, the baked beans were OK but the canned kind from the store are probably better. The mac salad was disgusting and tasted like watery mayo, (I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is more like the BBQ Pit's! If you think that this is "AWESOME" or "the best!!!" BBQ you have ever tasted, I think its time for a road trip to Memphis or St. Louis.Between my family and I, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I believe it was a year ago that we experienced it and it was not what we expected. We had high hopes for this place but it was more of a failure than sucess. Upon entering the Pitt we walked straight...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 Stars - Not bad, but definetly not the best BBQ I've had. The quality of food wasn't as good as I was hoping for, it just seemed like cheaper food and ingredients. I'd probably go back if we were in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for the occasional lunch or other meal, but I couldn't eat here regularly. Quality of food served it a bit lower than they price it at. I still stop by now and then since I work close...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nathan C. and I were cake tasting for our wedding next door at Flour Power; so much sugar in a short amount of time. As soon as we walked out the door, we inhaled the smokey BBQ wafting from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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The Barbecue Pit has been around San Diego for several years. I have been tot he one in El Cajon as well as National City. They both have the best ribs around.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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I love this place. It is family owned and you can tell. The staff are always friendly and the food is amazing! Great homemade bbq and sides. We usually grab the beef BBQ plate on Monday nights it is cheap and...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HATE the Pit. Sorry. I'm not a big fan of BBQ anyway but if I must eat it, it has to be good. This is just a slab of flavorless meat on a white bun that is nearly gooey with starches. Soggy steak...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, not good...This is a classic place, i remember my dad bringing home platters of ribs, ham and beef along with their bomb sauce and some mac salad and beans when we 1st moved to San Carlos....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gave them two stars and felt I was being liberal. Their webpage says that the original owners were descendants from Texas. The sad part is the only part of Texas in this Barbecue pit are the old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ and friendly staff. Nice, rustic BBQ house atmosphere. Sides are tasty but minimal. Pretty good overall. My fav is the #1 BBQ Beef Plate. Heaven on a plate. I've never had the ribs, however....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deeeeefriggenlicious! You won't order anything bad here. Even the slices of pie are good! Reasonably priced, plenty of parking and if you don't get pie for dessert, Baskin Robins in right next...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 'QBBQ that is. It is a damned dangerous thing when there is a really good bbq joint minutes from the house. On the way from work, we debated about the usual suspects of delivery and take-out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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I grew up going to the one on Balboa Avenue and the location closed down. When I discovered the other location I was SO HAPPY and now I drive the distance to go there. I literally inhale my beef sandwich so...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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I LOVE this place. I've been going here since I was a child, some 25 years. It's a family owned establishment, with great food for a really great price. The BBQ sauce is homemade and is seriously the best I've...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really people?? The best BBQ in SD??? Excuse me....but.......WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! If this is the best BBQ in SD, I'm moving back to LA!!Ok, I'll be serious for a moment....their meat is delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday is the day to go. They have the best beef stew ever. The Ham is very good as well, everything else is just alright, but you can't go wrong with their stew and ham. They have great bbq sauce as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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We love this place! Great BBQ pork, chicken and beef, they have something for everyone. Generous portions and great sides like coleslaw and baked beans. Bring your appetite.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few GREAT bbq restaurants in San Diego County.My favorite thing to order are the french fries.When you order them, ask for them well done. In fact, when you go anywhere (with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Amazing BBQ, this place is for you!Basically it's like a cafeteria. You walk in and are immediately thrown into a line which forms a U shape. At the apex of the line, you order you food. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing bbq beef sandwiches - so many fond memories of eating these as a kid that while visiting my parents I always have to have it - but, whyyyyyy arennnt they open on Sundays? I'm dying over here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For San Diego, this place has some pretty darn good barbecue. I wasn't sure what to expect but I knew that I was in the mood for some hearty grub.I went here. Dropped a little over $30 for a full...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Anyone who says it's not "real" barbecue can get lost. I'm not comparing it to anything. I just think it's delicious and affordable. I get the beef sandwich plate with a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man oh man! I, like so many others on here was raised on this stuff growing up on Mt. Helix this place was just a short little drive down the street. I'm told that I was such a loud and bratty baby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating at The BBQ Pit in La Mesa and have always enjoyed the food. They put together a pretty respectable sauce and the baked beans are tasty. Also great and hearty soups- the three bean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty fantastic BBQ. A Fletcher Hills classic. I think there is a 50% chance that your first job was at this restaurant if you live near by. When you leave, your clothes smell like BBQ. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had this sudden urge to eat ribs so I drove around to find something.Man, did I thank myself for running around for ribs.Nice caffeteria style restaurant and the price is very very reasonable.It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place... used to go to its sister store all the time on balboa ave b4 they shut down. been going since i was little. cant beat it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent barbeque, best in town, local secret. The sauce is tangy tomatoe based sauce that's mmm mmm good!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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This place looks like the BBQ joints I frequented as a child in West Texas. The beef, which is pretty much all I ever order, is smoked and served with the sauce on the side, as a proper BBQ should be. The main...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly East County (I can say that because I grew up there)...but the best BBQ Sauce ever!! I really love the BBQ chicken and their beans! So good when you have the craving! Minus one star for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was raised on the BBQ Pit.Their bbq sauce is the best ever for french fry dipping- I cannot get enough! Their food is good ol' basic southern bbq done right. Nothing fancy, no frills, just good bbq....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I eat here almost weekly and I had my wedding reception catered through them. The food is great! Don't let the long line fool you, the wait is really short (even when the line...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is more of a warning than a review, if you like KC Masterpiece Bbq sauce avoid this place. You will spend your entire meal devising ways to get back at the 4 and 5 star reviewers.The pit is old...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a staple in East County life, I can't even remember the first time I came to the BBQ Pit but my mom works down the street and we still eat it pretty often! It is old school and even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy...I wish I still worked nearby. My in-laws family owns this place, my husband used to bus tables here when he was a kid, so of course I love it. But the best thing is the barbecue beef, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to make it to this place for the past year due to a recommendation of a friend. So we finally came mid week for a work lunch. I now wish we would have come here sooner. It has a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my worldly search for great BBQ I feel this place falls a little short. Yes, they serve large portions that fit the price and this always makes me happy. Here's where they went wrong though.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God I miss this place. The price is just right for allthe food you get and that sauce is wonderful. I have tried everything on the menue and did not find one thing I didn't like. Great service and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Like most BBQ joints there is nothing fancy about the decor here, after all good barbecue is about the food, not the restaurant and this place is no exception to that rule. Unfortunately that's about where the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in to load up for the superbowl game with BBQ ham and pork ribs for the gang. Only about 6 people were in line buying mostly the terrific meal plates to eat right in the restaurant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The barbecue sauce here is simply amazing. They offer a number of combinations that include things like ribs, ham, chicken and your choice of sides (beans, fries, potato salad, etc.) Pretty basic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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a savory favorite that's finger lickin' good...
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