Phils BBQ - San Diego (CA)

5 /5 Amy Phorth: Been here a few times and it is solid every time. We usually get the baby back beef and pork ribs. Baby back ribs are a must if you can try only one thing but lets be real, all of the food on the menu is delicious. The staff are all super friendly and very patient as youre trying to figure out what item to order. After we had ordered, we debated about getting BBQ sauce to take back home. One of the employees, I think it was Derek?, was able to take our order at our table and brought us the sauce. He was so attentive and checked in on us and others to see if we needed any plates, utensils, and wipes. Theres plenty of seating inside as well as outdoor. Lots of parking as well. We came on a Sunday morning right when they opened and didnt have to wait too long. We took our leftovers back home and it was still delicious. Cant wait to go back the next time were in SD.

4 /5 Peter Csanadi: Very courteous and friendly staff, ready to help in any way. Special shout out to Alyanah and Conner for being really attentive and just being on top of things. Food is always delicious. Parking was super easy just before it opened (on a weekday).

4 /5 Debisree Ray: We stopped by this BBQ spot for dinner, and one of our friends who’s local said it’s one of the most popular barbecue places in the San Diego area. That seemed true right away — even on a weeknight, the place was packed, and the air was filled with that amazing smoky, slow-cooked meat aroma. I wasn’t too hungry, so we decided to order a few things and share. I had just one barbecued beef rib with a side of baked beans, while the others ordered multiple ribs and added potato salad and beer. The meat was incredibly tender — juicy, smoky, and literally falling off the bone. I usually prefer pork ribs, and I’ve had some great beef BBQ in Texas, but this place came impressively close in flavor and quality. Overall, the ribs were excellent, the sides solid, and it definitely lived up to its reputation. A great spot for serious BBQ lovers.

4 /5 Marc. Wise: Solid barbecue place. You walk in and you have to order from the counter and then you pick it up when it is ready. Quick service and very reasonable prices. There are lots of great choices on the menu. We got the half baby back rib dinner and a tri-tip tickler dinner, which was not on the menu. We got the barbecue sauce on the side with the ribs, which I would recommend. The barbecue sauce is not super sweet, and it is good, but they do slather a lot on there. The cornbread was fantastic. You must get it. The sides were also very solid. We got fries, onion rings, and coleslaw, which were good. My wife’s steamed vegetables though were a little undercooked and had no seasoning. I can’t fault them too much for that because who really orders that at a barbecue place anyway. Go check it out.

4 /5 WOOCHIKA: Had to stop by Phil’s BBQ while visiting San Diego — and of course, they had the classic long line. You really can’t say you’ve been here unless you’ve waited in it at least once. It had been a while since I last came, so I wanted to retry it. The service was friendly as always, but the flavor felt a bit stronger than I remembered — maybe my taste has changed over the years. Still, it’s an iconic SD spot and worth trying at least once if you’re in the area.