Salinas City BBQ - Salinas (CA)

5 /5 R Temp: Nice little BBQ joint. I ordered the brisket, burnt ends, and the tri tip. The tri tip was a little dry for my taste, but I loved the brisket and the burnt ends. The brisket had a good smoke ring and was really tender. The burnt ends tasted like I was eating meat candy. The meal came with 2 sides, so I picked the Mac and cheese and the potato salad. Both were tasty, but Ive definitely had better. Finished the meal with the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Much like the sides, it was tasty but Ive had better. With all that being said, I would go back just for the brisket and burnt ends.

5 /5 Elijah Gilmore: Absolutely delicious BBQ - its a bit pricey, but very solid meats and sides! I found their brisket delectable, such juicy and tender meat with a fantastic smoky and peppery bark. Ribs are delicious, fall off the bone and well seasoned. Good coleslaw, beans, garlic bread, cornbread and BBQ sauce!

5 /5 Alejandro Avalos: 5 out of 5, my new favorite bbq place food is fire. Not only do the meats come raging or regular. Everything i tried was amazing. They have a good selection of beer on tap and canned go place to stop along the way can wait to go back. And the service was excellent

4 /5 James Thompson: Its ok not as good as 152 bbq in Gilroy same company but just not the same everything was cold meat pretty dry the beans were so spicy couldnt taste them to hot and the coleslaw was like just some cut up cabbage just not for me ill continue driving over to Gilroy when I want good bbq

5 /5 Manuel Ayala: If youre anywhere near Salinas, do yourself a favor and stop by Salinas City Barbecue. The food is absolutely amazing smoky, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The brisket was perfectly tender, the ribs fell off the bone, and the sides like mac and cheese and cornbread were just as impressive. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick even during a busy lunch hour. You can tell this place takes pride in what they serve. Highly recommend it for anyone craving authentic BBQ with great atmosphere!